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Fujimori Narrows Lead in Peru's Tight Presidential Runoff

Peruvians are voting in a tightly contested presidential runoff between right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist congressman Roberto Sánchez. With 98% of ballots counted, preliminary results show Fujimori leading with 50.002% compared to Sánchez's 49.998%, according to figures released by Per

Jun 6, 6:22 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

House Rejects Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution

The U.S. House of Representatives voted down a resolution introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib , D-Mich., that sought to constrain President Donald Trump's military actions in Lebanon. The vote was 324-92, with most Democrats joining Republicans in opposition. The resolution directed the president to re

Jun 5, 6:58 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsDiplomacy

UK Rejects US Claims of Two-Tiered Justice After Nowak's Death

British officials have forcefully rejected accusations from the U.S. State Department that the UK has a two-tiered criminal justice system following the death of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed by police after being stabbed. Justice Secretary David Lammy rejected what he calle

Jun 5, 5:13 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

Court Hears Challenge to Trump's White House Ballroom

An appeals court heard arguments Friday on whether President Donald Trump's administration has the authority to build a $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval, pitting preservationists against the president in a case testing the limits of executive power. The U.S.

Jun 5, 2:56 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Judge Blocks Trump Policies on Immigration Benefits

Chief U.S. District Judge John McConnell ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration unlawfully barred applicants from 39 travel-ban countries from receiving decisions on asylum, work permits, green cards, and citizenship. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed in March by

Jun 5, 12:54 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Republican Governors Rename Pride Month

Several Republican governors have rebranded June as an alternative to Pride Month, which is widely recognized for celebrating LGBTQ+ communities. According to multiple reports, the governors of Indiana and Tennessee declared it Nuclear Family Month, emphasizing units made up of one husband, one wife

Jun 5, 10:46 AM ET·1 min read

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Government

Trump Completes Reflecting Pool Renovation

President Donald Trump has completed a controversial renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C., according to multiple reports. The pool, which sits between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, was repainted a deep shade that Trump calls "American flag blue" a

Jun 5, 10:46 AM ET·2 min read

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Government

NAO Report Reveals Royal Property Arrangements

The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) has published a detailed report on royal property arrangements, revealing significant financial details about leases held by members of the Royal Family. The report shows that Prince Andrew sublet three cottages on his Windsor Royal Lodge estate while paying a no

Jun 5, 8:39 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

EU Considers Limiting Protection for Ukrainian Men

EU ministers have broadly supported a proposal to limit access to temporary protection for Ukrainian men of military age, according to The Guardian . The European Union activated the Temporary Protection Directive after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine to manage large-scale arrivals of displaced pe

Jun 4, 11:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

South Korea Orders Probe Into Ballot Shortage Disrupting Elections

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung ordered a comprehensive probe into ballot shortages that disrupted recent local elections. The issue prevented some voters from casting ballots at over a dozen polling stations across the country. The National Election Commission (NEC) reported that 50 of 14,3

Jun 4, 9:10 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Kennedy Center to Remove Trump's Name by June 12

The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. has been ordered to remove President Donald Trump’s name from its title by June 12 following a federal court ruling that deemed the renaming illegal. According to Reuters , the center's general counsel sent a memo instructing staff to immediately update email si

Jun 4, 9:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

House Passes Ukraine Support Act

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 296-195 on Thursday to pass the Ukraine Support Act , a bill providing over $ 1.3 billion in security and reconstruction aid to Ukraine and imposing new sanctions on Russia, according to multiple reports. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y

Jun 4, 9:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago

The Obama Presidential Center officially opened to the public on Juneteenth after a celebratory dedication in Chicago. The roughly $850 million project covers both political and personal realms of Barack Obama's presidency, featuring high-tech exhibits spanning his campaigns, key moments during his

Jun 4, 2:42 PM ET·3 min read

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EnergyPolicy

Trump Allocates $700M to Coal Industry Using Wartime Powers

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in the U.S. coal industry, invoking wartime authority under the Defense Production Act to expedite funding. The initiative includes upgrading more than a dozen existing coal-fired power plants and constructing two new facilities in Alaska an

Jun 4, 2:42 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

SNP's Murrell Admits Embezzling £400K Over 12 Years

Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has admitted to embezzling £400,310.65 from the party over a 12-year period. According to multiple reports, Murrell used false invoices and fake expenses to fund a lavish lifestyle, including purchasing a luxury motorhom

Jun 4, 12:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

US Sanctions Top Cuban Leaders Amid Escalating Tensions

The United States has imposed new sanctions on top Cuban leaders, including President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife Lis Cuesta Peraza, and several affiliated individuals and entities. This move is part of an escalating pressure campaign by Washington against Cuba's communist leaders amid a deepening e

Jun 4, 12:40 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Upholds FCC Fines on AT&T, Verizon

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against AT&T and Verizon regarding fines related to customer data privacy violations. The court upheld the FCC's system for levying fines through in-house proceedings, rejecting the companies' argument that it viola

Jun 4, 12:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Security

Bolton to Plead Guilty in Classified Info Case

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton will plead guilty to retaining classified information under a deal with federal prosecutors, according to multiple reports. The agreement resolves an indictment filed last October that charged Bolton with 18 counts of either retaining or disseminating cla

Jun 4, 12:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

California Governor Race Unsettled as Vote Counting Continues

California's gubernatorial primary remains unsettled as election officials continue to tally votes, a process that could take days or even weeks due to the state's mail-in ballot system. According to multiple reports, Republican Steve Hilton is narrowly leading the race, followed closely by Democrat

Jun 4, 10:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Sheinbaum Accuses U.S. of Meddling in Mexican Affairs

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the United States of meddling in Mexico's internal affairs, escalating tensions between the two countries. According to multiple reports, Sheinbaum questioned the rationale behind the U.S. revocation of visas for two Mexican governors and made public a

Jun 4, 2:35 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Nominates Todd Blanche as Attorney General

President Donald Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general on Thursday during a Rose Garden event, according to multiple reports. Blanche has served in an acting role since April 2026 after the firing of Pam Bondi. The nomination comes amidst controversy over Blanche's actions aligne

Jun 4, 12:37 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

House Approves Iran War Powers Resolution in Bipartisan Vote

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution on Wednesday, directing President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before carrying out any further military operations against Iran. The measure passed by a vote of 215-208 , with four Republicans joining all voting Democrat

Jun 3, 8:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Republicans Gain Edge in Redistricting Ahead of Midterms

Republicans have secured an advantage through mid-decade redistricting ahead of the November elections. According to PBS , new congressional maps could help Republicans win as many as 16 additional U.S. House seats in eight states: Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, Tennessee, Louisiana

Jun 3, 8:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Hamawy Wins NJ Primary as Pro-Palestine Voice

Dr. Adam Hamawy won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, securing 28% of the vote and positioning himself to become one of the few Muslim lawmakers in Congress. His victory marks a significant moment for pro-Palestine advocacy in U.S. politics. Hamawy, an Egyptian-bor

Jun 3, 6:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Fujimori Narrows Lead in Peru's Tight Presidential Runoff

House Rejects Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution

UK Rejects US Claims of Two-Tiered Justice After Nowak's Death

Court Hears Challenge to Trump's White House Ballroom

Judge Blocks Trump Policies on Immigration Benefits

Republican Governors Rename Pride Month

Trump Completes Reflecting Pool Renovation

NAO Report Reveals Royal Property Arrangements

EU Considers Limiting Protection for Ukrainian Men

South Korea Orders Probe Into Ballot Shortage Disrupting Elections

Kennedy Center to Remove Trump's Name by June 12

House Passes Ukraine Support Act

Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago

Trump Allocates $700M to Coal Industry Using Wartime Powers

SNP's Murrell Admits Embezzling £400K Over 12 Years

US Sanctions Top Cuban Leaders Amid Escalating Tensions

Supreme Court Upholds FCC Fines on AT&T, Verizon

Bolton to Plead Guilty in Classified Info Case

California Governor Race Unsettled as Vote Counting Continues

Sheinbaum Accuses U.S. of Meddling in Mexican Affairs

Trump Nominates Todd Blanche as Attorney General

House Approves Iran War Powers Resolution in Bipartisan Vote

Republicans Gain Edge in Redistricting Ahead of Midterms

Hamawy Wins NJ Primary as Pro-Palestine Voice

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Fujimori Narrows Lead in Peru's Tight Presidential Runoff

House Rejects Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution

UK Rejects US Claims of Two-Tiered Justice After Nowak's Death

Court Hears Challenge to Trump's White House Ballroom

Judge Blocks Trump Policies on Immigration Benefits

Republican Governors Rename Pride Month

Trump Completes Reflecting Pool Renovation

NAO Report Reveals Royal Property Arrangements

EU Considers Limiting Protection for Ukrainian Men

South Korea Orders Probe Into Ballot Shortage Disrupting Elections

Kennedy Center to Remove Trump's Name by June 12

House Passes Ukraine Support Act

Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago

Trump Allocates $700M to Coal Industry Using Wartime Powers

SNP's Murrell Admits Embezzling £400K Over 12 Years

US Sanctions Top Cuban Leaders Amid Escalating Tensions

Supreme Court Upholds FCC Fines on AT&T, Verizon

Bolton to Plead Guilty in Classified Info Case

California Governor Race Unsettled as Vote Counting Continues

Sheinbaum Accuses U.S. of Meddling in Mexican Affairs

Trump Nominates Todd Blanche as Attorney General

House Approves Iran War Powers Resolution in Bipartisan Vote

Republicans Gain Edge in Redistricting Ahead of Midterms

Hamawy Wins NJ Primary as Pro-Palestine Voice

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