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Buttigieg Separated From Children After False CPS Report

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband were separated from their four-year-old twins for 24 hours following an anonymous false report to Child Protective Services (CPS). According to multiple reports, the allegation was determined to be baseless, with authorities concluding i

Jun 26, 7:02 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsDiplomacy

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Digital Tax Nations

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all goods from any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies, according to multiple reports. The threat was made in a social media post on Friday and specifically targets European nations discussing such taxe

Jun 26, 5:04 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsTaxation

Newsom Proposes National Billionaires' Tax

California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a national 'billionaires' tax,' calling for an economic reset in America. In a Substack post published on Friday, he outlined his agenda to address wealth inequality and the concentration of power among the elite. The governor's proposal includes a minimum t

Jun 26, 5:04 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, upholding the constitutional right established by the 14th Amendment in a 6-3 decision. Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the majority opinion, joined by liberal justices Sonia Sot

Jun 26, 2:58 PM ET·3 min read

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Immigration

UN Calls for ICE Detention Death Probes

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for prompt, independent investigations into the deaths of individuals in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. According to multiple reports, at least 19 people have died in ICE detention this year, with f

Jun 26, 2:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Investigation

Leon Black Testifies on Epstein Payments

Leon Black, co-founder and former CEO of Apollo Global Management, testified before the House Oversight Committee about his payments to Jeffrey Epstein. According to a 2021 review commissioned by Apollo, Black paid Epstein $158 million from 2012 to 2017 for tax, estate planning, and other financial

Jun 26, 12:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Kelsey Grammer Praises Trump During White House Visit

Actor Kelsey Grammer , known for his roles in "Cheers" and "Frasier," visited the White House on Thursday to promote his new movie, "Young Washington." During his visit, he praised former President Donald Trump , describing him as 'very chipper, very positive and uplifting,' according to HuffPost .

Jun 26, 10:44 AM ET·2 min read

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Government

Bolton Pleads Guilty to Retaining Classified Info

John Bolton, former national security adviser under President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty on Friday to one count of retaining classified information. The plea agreement includes a $2.25 million fine and up to five years in prison, though the final sentence will be determined by a judge during his s

Jun 26, 10:44 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

NYC Freezes Rents for 1M Apartments

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted on Thursday to freeze rents for about one million regulated apartments for up to two years. The decision fulfills a central campaign promise of Mayor Zohran Mamdani only months into his term and impacts approximately 27% of the overall housing stock across

Jun 26, 6:47 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

DeSantis Closes Controversial Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closure of the controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in the Everglades on Thursday. The facility, which opened in July 2025 and was criticized for inhumane conditions, has processed over 21,000 deportations , according to DeSantis

Jun 26, 5:52 AM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

California Voters to Decide on Billionaire Tax in November

California voters will decide in November whether to approve a controversial one-time 5% tax on individuals with net worth exceeding $1 billion. The initiative, backed by the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), would apply retroactively to those living in Califo

Jun 25, 10:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Opens Great American State Fair on National Mall

President Donald Trump opened the Great American State Fair on Washington's National Mall on Wednesday, kicking off a 16-day celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary. The event featured military flyovers, patriotic music, and speeches by Trump, who touted his administration's achievements

Jun 25, 5:25 PM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 4 publishers

Protests

Kenya Marks Deadly Protests Anniversary Amid Arrests

Families of victims and activists in Kenya marked the second anniversary of deadly anti-government protests with marches and calls for justice, while authorities arrested over 350 people and used tear gas to disperse crowds. According to multiple reports, at least 60 protesters were killed by police

Jun 25, 3:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Calls Burnham 'Extremely Liberal'

President Donald Trump described Andy Burnham , the expected next British Prime Minister, as “extremely liberal” during a press briefing in the Oval Office on Wednesday. According to multiple reports, Trump stated that Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, would likely not support expanding o

Jun 25, 3:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

ICC Judges Sue Trump Over Sanctions

Three International Criminal Court (ICC) judges filed a lawsuit in the federal court in Manhattan against U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration, arguing that the sanctions imposed on them last year were unlawful. The judges—Kimberly Prost of Canada, Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda, and R

Jun 25, 1:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Gun Permission Law

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law that required individuals to obtain 'express authorization' from property owners before carrying handguns on private property open to the public, such as businesses and hotels. In a 6-3 decision , the justices overturned a lower court's ruling that had

Jun 25, 11:03 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Supreme Court Allows Trump to End TPS for Haitians, Syrians

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 25, 2026 that the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 356,100 immigrants from Haiti and Syria, paving the way for mass deportations. In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the court's conservative majority ruled tha

Jun 25, 11:03 AM ET·4 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Signs Iran Deal to Reopen Hormuz Shipping Lanes

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on June 17 to reopen oil and gas shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz. The deal aims to ease economic pressure on Iran by lifting U.S. sanctions temporarily and authorizing a $300 billio

Jun 25, 7:18 AM ET·3 min read

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LegislationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Zimbabwe Senate Approves Bill Extending Presidential Terms

Zimbabwe’s Senate approved constitutional amendments on Wednesday that will extend presidential terms from five to seven years, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030. The bill also includes provisions for presidents to be elected by parliament rather than through direc

Jun 25, 5:34 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Judge Blocks Trump's Mail-In Voting Executive Order

A federal judge in Boston blocked President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at tightening rules for mail-in voting, preventing it from taking effect ahead of November elections that will decide control of Congress. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani sided with a coalition of Democratic-led stat

Jun 25, 2:04 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Judge Blocks Subpoenas for Transgender Care Records

In a significant ruling on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla temporarily blocked federal prosecutors from accessing the medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals. According to CBS News , Failla called the government's pursuit of these sensitive records

Jun 24, 10:21 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Clashes with GOP Senators Over Iran War Powers

President Donald Trump engaged in a heated confrontation with Senate Republicans during a closed-door meeting, criticizing their vote to end U.S. military operations in Iran. The clash centered around the Senate's vote on the War Powers Resolution, which Trump argued could disrupt ongoing negotiatio

Jun 24, 8:19 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

USPS Proposes Rule for Voter Lists

Postmaster General David Steiner proposed a rule requiring states to provide voter lists for mail ballots or risk delivery delays during a Senate hearing Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The proposal aims to ensure adherence to federal law and facilitate law enforcement efforts. The USPS cl

Jun 24, 8:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

South Korea Arrests Shincheonji Church Leader

A South Korean court ordered the arrest of Lee Man-hee , the founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, over allegations he orchestrated an illegal scheme for followers to join a political party. The court late on Wednesday cited the risk of evidence destruction by Lee. Officials at the Seoul Centr

Jun 24, 8:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Buttigieg Separated From Children After False CPS Report

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Digital Tax Nations