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Spy Power Set to Lapse Amid Standoff Over Trump’s Intel Pick
Strong Democratic objections to the choice of Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief added to bipartisan discomfort with warrantless surveillance of Americans.
Defense Asks Judge in Charlie Kirk Slaying Case to Block Death Penalty
The request came during a hearing on whether prosecutors deserve sanctions for allegedly improper public statements—allegations they deny.
US Housing Department Suspends Funding for Los Angeles Homeless Agency
Investigators found the agency could not verify thousands of housing sites and lacked key conflict-of-interest safeguards.
Massive Medical Supplies Warehouse Fire in Northern California Burns Into 2nd Day
Crews were able to keep the flames contained to the warehouse in Tracy, about 60 miles east of San Francisco.
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Judge Extends Block on Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund
Judge Leonie Brinkema gave the government a week to file a sworn declaration that the Trump administration will not revive the fund.
Trump Admin to Launch New Student Loan Repayment Plans on July 1
The decision comes as America’s student loan portfolio is now almost $1.7 trillion, with a quarter of borrowers defaulting.
69 Arrested in ‘Operation Hands Down’ Targeting Central California Gangs
Among those arrested was Stefan Coronado, who was identified as a secretary for the Mexican Mafia.
SpaceX Goes Public in Blockbuster Wall Street Debut
‘SpaceX is going to be the bellwether’ for the IPO market this summer, says Mark Klein, president and CEO at SuRo Capital.
National Mall Vandalized With ‘8647’ Markings Ahead of Independence Celebrations
The number combines the restaurant term ‘86,’ meaning to remove something, with 47, a reference to President Donald Trump as the 47th U.S. president.
US Appeals Court Allows Trump’s 10 Percent Global Tariffs to Continue During Appeal
A court struck down the tariffs on May 7 in a 2–1 vote.
Trump Admin Located 146,000 Missing Unaccompanied Migrant Children so Far, Mullin Says
The Homeland Security secretary said in a news conference that some of the missing kids suffered ‘horrific’ abuse.
Emails Show Senior DOJ Officials Questioned Biden-Era Memo to Probe School Board Threats
Critics said the DOJ memo gave a green light for federal law enforcement to intimidate parents and others protesting policies.
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Effort to Block 2026 Republican Congressional Map
The high court cited a lack of jurisdiction in the bid to prevent the congressional map from going into effect.
Karmelo Anthony Sentenced Over Fatal High School Stabbing: What to Know
Multiple witnesses testified that Anthony was the aggressor in the dispute that led to the stabbing.
State Department Says It Has Dismantled Birth Tourism Visa Networks
The department said U.S. visas are not a right but a privilege and vowed to take further action to prevent ’this abuse‘ and ’dismantle birth tourism networks.’
US Launches More Strikes on Iran
In response, Iran’s top military leaders announced that Iran would again close the Strait of Hormuz.
Takeaways From the June 9 Primary Elections
Voters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota made key picks for governor, senators, and House seats in the June 9 primaries.
Mexico Suspends Certain Live Animal Imports From US Over Flesh-Eating Screwworm Concerns
The decision was made in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to Mexico’s agriculture ministry.
