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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks DOJ’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
The fund was announced last week by the DOJ and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Vance Says US–Iran Deal ‘Very Close’ but No Guarantee of Final Agreement
A tentative 60-day ceasefire framework awaits Trump’s approval, with Vance saying more progress needs to be made on some details before a deal can be clinched.
DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon
A total of 12 countries carry TPS designations at present.
Austrian Man Who Planned Attack on Taylor Swift Concert Sentenced to 15 Years
The 21-year-old pleaded guilty last month to a range of terrorist-related offences, with the Austrian court told he wanted to kill ‘as many people as possible.’
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US Military Denies Iranian Claim of Downed Aircraft in Southwestern Iran
Iranian state TV said a U.S. aircraft had been destroyed near Bushehr.
Can’t Spell Jatrorrhiza? Ask a Sixth Grader
Of the 247 contestants who competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, only nine move on to tonight’s finals.
Residents Displaced by Chemical Tank Scare in California Sue Company
Class-action and other lawsuits were filed this week after the chemical emergency affected thousands of Southern Californians.
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CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Moringa
Two outbreaks—one this year and the other dating to August 2025—have sent dozens to the hospital, and companies are recalling moringa products.
US to Designate 2 Major Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Organizations, Rubio Says
The designation, which targets PCC and Comando Vermelho, allows the United States to freeze assets and bars Americans from providing support.
Minnesota Protest Inspires State Laws Protecting Worship: What to Know
Legislatures across the country are considering new worship-protection laws as lawmakers revisit existing trespassing statutes.
Federal Prosecutor in Chicago Denies Opening Investigation of E. Jean Carroll
The former Elle columnist previously obtained an $83 million jury award against the president.
US Embassy in Kyiv Says It’s Staying Open Despite Russia Warning Diplomats to Leave
Moscow said it was preparing to launch the strikes in retaliation for a Ukrainian drone attack on a university in Russian-controlled Ukraine.
Newsom Vows to Take 100 Percent of Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund From Californians
The governor claimed he could tax all proceeds of the funds from anyone living in California.
2nd Worker Dies, 9 More Presumed Dead After Chemical Vat Rupture at Washington State Paper Mill
Authorities abandoned all hope of finding survivors among the 9 workers still missing, turning their efforts to recovery instead of rescue.
US Military Needs 3 Years to Replenish Weapons Systems Used in Iran War, New Analysis Shows
The military has what it needs for any future conflict, the Pentagon said.
Tennessee Chancery Court Upholds New Congressional Map Ahead of Midterms
A three-judge panel dismissed the emergency lawsuit on May 26, 2026.
Mullin Says DHS Drawing Up Plans to Stop Processing Immigration at Sanctuary City Airports
‘We are currently—which we’re not initiating yet—but we’re currently drawing up plans,’ Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.
American Airlines to Install Starlink on 500 Jets
Starlink, which has over 9,000 active satellites in space, has already served more than 21 million airline passengers.
Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
President Donald Trump shook up the race a week before the runoff by endorsing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn.
Journalist, Son of Texas Politician Accused of Selling Intelligence to Beijing
The man has worked for multiple Chinese state outlets and allegedly taken at least $100,000 from a Chinese intelligence official, according to court filings.
