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Trump Nominates Former Consumer Protection Official Brian Johnson to Lead CFPB
The nomination is now with the Senate for confirmation.
New Car Prices Drop Slightly, Incentives Increase: Report
EV prices dropped on a yearly basis for the 11th consecutive month in May.
FIFA World Cup Gets Underway Across North America
More than 100 games will be played across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
16 Academics Sign Letter Calling for Public Inquest Into Epstein Accuser’s Suicide
Sixteen academics say there are established links between suicide and victims of domestic violence and that an inquest is appropriate and necessary.
US Budget Deficit Narrows 7 Percent in May; Tariff Revenues Drop After Refunds
The federal government is still on track for a $2 trillion budget deficit for fiscal year 2026.
Pardoned J6er Sues Government for $18 Million for Alleged Abuse in Pretrial Detention
Ryan Samsel is suing after becoming what his lawyer previously described as ‘the most tortured individual by the Federal Government in recent American history.’
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DOJ Seizes 13 Domains in Alleged Chinese Spy Scheme
Federal authorities seized 13 internet domains that prosecutors say were part of a Chinese intelligence-linked recruitment scheme.
US Colleges Missing the Mark in Training Reading Teachers, New Report Says
Too many programs still teach debunked methods like cuing children to guess words they don’t know.
FBI Searches California Aerospace Plant Where Chemical Tank Overheated
Investigators planned to seize evidence, paperwork, and other items related to last month’s incident.
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Nearly Half of US Firms Surveyed Hold Back on China Investment Despite Profits
A survey says tariffs, export controls, weak demand, Chinese competition, and procurement barriers continue to weigh on expansion plans.
AI Security Startup Cyera Raises $600 Million in Latest Funding Round
Cyera’s rapid rise in valuation underscores growing demand for data security alongside widespread AI adoption in modern enterprises.
Democratic Party, Leaders Coalesce Behind Controversial Maine Senate Nominee Platner
National Democrats backed Graham Platner hours after his primary win as Republicans opened the general election with an attack ad against him.
Hegseth Visits Guantanamo Bay Amid Rising Tensions With Cuba
Washington has raised pressure on communist-led Cuba, and as U.S. forces have intensified fighting with Iran.
Rubio, EU President Discuss Ebola Response Efforts During Phone Call
The secretary of state has said that U.S. authorities ‘cannot and will not allow any cases of Ebola to enter the United States.’
Pulte to Begin as Acting Director of National Intelligence in Late June, Trump Confirms
Pulte will serve in the acting role while continuing as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
DOJ Rules EEOC Guidelines on Employment Discrimination Unconstitutional
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the guidelines themselves promote discrimination.
DHS Directs ICE to Deport Foreign Citizens Who Illegally Vote in Federal Elections
The directive instructs the agency that they don’t need a conviction to deport non-Americans who illegally vote or make a false claim of citizenship.
Man Accused in Fatal Charlotte Train Stabbing Found Incompetent to Stand Trial
Brown will be committed to a federal facility for treatment with resumption of his trial contingent on his being declared competent.
US Issues Travel Advisories Against 4 African Nations
Congo and Uganda are facing an outbreak of Ebola that has infected about 550 individuals.
Trump Says US in ‘Final Throes’ of Iran Deal, Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen Within Days
The president credited a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports for pushing Iran toward a deal as negotiations enter a final phase.
Trump Says US Pilots Safe After Helicopter Crash in Strait of Hormuz
The crash occurred amid renewed exchanges of missiles between Israel and Iran.
Pentagon Adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD to Chinese Military Groups Blacklist
The designation prevents the Pentagon from procuring from the listed firms.
