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Trump Defends Jobs Data as Markets Slide on Inflation Fears
President Trump pushed back on inflation fears sparked by a strong May jobs report, arguing robust growth should boost markets. Stocks fell as energy costs and geopolitical risks weighed on investors.
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's Immigration Freeze on 39 Nations
A federal judge ruled Trump's immigration freeze on 39 countries unlawful, ordering USCIS to resume processing green cards, asylum claims, and naturalization ceremonies.
Defense
House GOP Advances Bill to Rename Pentagon as Department of War
House Republicans voted to formally rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, advancing a Trump-backed measure that faces a tough path in the Senate.
International
US State Department Enters UK Political Firestorm Over Henry Nowak Murder
The State Department has intervened in the UK political storm over Henry Nowak's murder, highlighting concerns about two-tier policing and racial discrimination.
Finance
US Debt Market Strains: High Treasury Yields, Foreign Pullback, and Fiscal Risks
Treasury yields hit 2007 highs as foreign holders sell US debt, Japan and China reduce holdings, and the deficit exceeds 6% of GDP, testing the dollar's safe-haven status.
Technology
ISS Crew Ordered to Shelter in SpaceX Capsule as Russian Repairs Continue
Five ISS crew members briefly moved to a SpaceX Crew Dragon safe haven Friday after an air leak from cracks in a Russian transfer tunnel, as cosmonauts paused repairs for data review.
Politics
NPR Journalist Alleges Santos Threatened Him with 'Gun in Your Face' Over Insider Trading Report
NPR's Bobby Allyn claims former Rep. George Santos threatened him with a 'gun in your face' during a furious phone call over a report about a DOJ insider trading investigation into Santos.
Politics
Trump Unveils Lincoln Memorial Promenade Plan Amid Monument Revamp Push
President Trump announced plans for a pedestrian promenade connecting the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, part of a broader effort to reshape iconic D.C. landmarks.
Healthcare
Florida Court Orders Forced C-Section, Threatening Bodily Autonomy
A Florida court ordered a forced C-section on a conscious woman in labor, sparking concerns over bodily autonomy and due process in pregnancy-related medical decisions.
Trump Names Greenwood, Macchio for DC Rally After Mass Dropouts
President Trump announced Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio will perform at his June 24 Freedom 250 ral
De Blasio Warns Democrats: Don't Enable Trump's AI Surveillance Push
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urges Democrats to hold firm against Trump's AI surveillance plans, warning of
Vanilla Ice Eyes Stage at Trump's DC Rally After Concert Collapse
Vanilla Ice expressed hope he'll perform at Trump's upcoming DC rally, which replaced a canceled Kennedy Center concert
Trump’s SLAPP Suits: A Legal Strategy to Silence the Press
Trump’s latest defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal, already dismissed once, exemplifies his use of SLAPP law
Buttigieg Rises as Democrats' Go-To Trump Counterweight Ahead of Midterms
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has become a leading Democratic voice against Trump, topping a 2028 presi
Trump to Attend NBA Finals as Knicks Fan, Accepts Dolan Invitation
President Trump confirmed he will attend an NBA Finals game in New York next week, accepting an invitation from Knicks o
FCC to Overhaul $3B School Internet Program Over Screen Time Fears
The FCC is launching a top-to-bottom review of its $3 billion school internet subsidy program, driven by concerns over c
House Narrowly Passes $7.1 Billion Agriculture and FDA Funding Bill
The House passed its second fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill, funding agriculture and FDA programs, with a 213-210 v
Flesh-Eating Screwworm Returns to Texas Cattle After 60 Years, Quarantine Imposed
A flesh-eating screwworm infestation in a Texas calf has triggered a quarantine and renewed fears for the $113 billion c
Flesh-Eating Screwworm Found in Texas Cattle, USDA and State Officials Clash Over Response
USDA confirmed a New World screwworm infestation in a Texas calf near the border, sparking a political clash over contai
Illinois, Colorado Swipe Fee Reforms Stalled as Congress Weighs National Solution
Illinois and Colorado swipe fee reforms face setbacks amid bank lobbying, while the bipartisan Credit Card Competition A
Bipartisan House Bill Lays Out Three-Year Pause on State AI Rules
A bipartisan House duo unveiled a long-awaited national AI framework draft, aiming to temporarily override state AI deve
Why Renting Beats Buying: The Data That Debunks the Homeownership Myth
Decades of data reveal that renting and investing consistently beats homeownership in most U.S. markets, challenging the
Second Wave of Facebook Privacy Payouts: $100 Million Distributed to 15.7M Users
Starting June 9, 15.7 million Facebook users who cashed their first settlement check will receive a second payment from
11 Class Action Settlements: Check If You're Owed Cash
Class action settlements from Amazon, Bank of America, and others are distributing funds. Check eligibility and deadline
Credit Card Delinquencies Hit Highest Level Since 2011 as 13.1% of Balances Over 90 Days Late
Serious credit card delinquency hit 13.1% in Q1, the highest since 2011, as rising interest rates and inflation squeeze
Treasury Launches Trump Accounts App for Children's Investment Program
The Treasury Department launched a mobile app for Trump Accounts, tax-free investment accounts for children. Parents can
SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic Race to Public Markets in AI Funding Push
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are racing to go public, seeking billions to fund AI infrastructure. SpaceX's IPO filing r
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Gambit Leaves Trump Few Moves in Geopolitical Stalemate
By shutting the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran has shifted the negotiating focus from its nuclear program to reopening the wat
IAEA Warns Iran Stockpile Could Yield 10 Bombs as Inspections Halt
The IAEA reports it has been unable to inspect Iranian nuclear facilities since the war began last June, warning Tehran'
U.S. and Japan Commit $1 Billion to Joint Science and AI Research Initiative
The U.S. and Japan announced a $1 billion joint science and AI initiative, with each country contributing $500 million,
IAEA Sees No Major Shift in Iran Nuclear Program Since Conflict Began
The IAEA's first report since the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran began shows no major changes to its nuclear assessment,
Bhattacharya Defends Trump's Ebola Strategy, Contrasts with COVID Response
Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya defends the Trump administration's Ebola response as scientifically justified, cont
Hezbollah Rejects US-Lebanon Ceasefire as 'Humiliating,' Urges Israeli Withdrawal
Hezbollah rejected the latest US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with its leader calling the deal 'absurd