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US Pledges More Than $1 Billion to United Nations After Funding Cuts
Most of the money is going to the U.N. World Food Programme.
Lawmakers on Alleged Hit List for White House UFC Event Respond After Arrests
Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Tom Cotton were among those allegedly targeted.
Trump Cancels Senate Hearing for DNI Pick, Alleges Democrats Broke Agreement
Jay Clayton had been set to answer questions from senators.
Judge Partially Blocks Idaho Ban on Using Bathrooms of the Opposite Sex
The block allows individuals to continue using single-user facilities of the opposite sex, and multi-user facilities when no single-user options are available.
1 Dead After US Military Hits Suspected Trafficking Boat in Pacific Waters
The operation targeted a vessel on known narco-trafficking routes, with one fatality and two survivors reported by U.S. authorities.
GM Defense, Lockheed Martin Sign Agreement to Bolster US Defense Manufacturing
The Department of War-backed agreement seeks to improve delivery timelines of critical capabilities and ensure supply chain resilience.
University of California Considers Reinstating SAT, ACT in Admissions Requirements
The test scores have not been considered in the university’s admissions process since 2021.
Trump-Backed Rep. Collins Wins Senate GOP Primary Runoff in Georgia
Collins received Trump’s endorsement days before the runoff election.
Vance Says UN Nuclear Inspectors Will Return to Iran in New Deal
The vice president said that the United States will also help Tehran ‘destroy’ a stockpile of enriched uranium.
Trump Calls on Putin to Reach Deal With Ukraine After Zelenskyy Meeting
Trump said the United States could reinstate sanctions on Russian oil following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Several States and DC Hold Primaries and Runoffs: What to Watch
In Washington, the three-term incumbent mayor isn’t seeking a fourth term, opening a scramble among Democrats to fill the vacancy.
Key Takeaways From US–Iran Preliminary Deal
Trump said Iran agreed to ’strong policing powers’ to ensure that it ‘will not have a nuclear weapon.’
Vance Says US-Iran Deal Text Will Soon Be Released, Details Need to Be Worked Out
The vice president said the agreement opens the Strait of Hormuz and would preclude Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
CMS Proposes Creating Permanent Framework for Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
The Supreme Court declined to consider appeals by pharma companies seeking to challenge the government’s ability to negotiate prescription drug prices.
Federal Agents Dismantle Human Smuggling Stash House in Texas
The joint investigation resulted in the arrest of 11 illegal immigrant adults and one unaccompanied child.
Terrorism Threat Level ‘Highest It’s Ever Been’ Amid FISA Lapse: DHS Secretary
Secretary Markwayne Mullin cited security around the World Cup games being held in cities across the United States along with Freedom 250 events.
Trump Selects James McDonald as US Attorney for Southern District of New York
The U.S. attorney in Manhattan oversees a vast portfolio, ranging from terrorism and espionage cases to security fraud and public corruption.
More Than 5,000 Pounds of Cocaine Captured, 11 Smugglers Arrested in Marine Interceptions
U.S. authorities also recently repatriated 32 illegal immigrants to the Dominican Republic navy after interdicting their vessel near Puerto Rico.
