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DHS Confirms Illegal Immigrants Held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Moved for Hurricane Season
The transfer was carried out due to concerns over hurricanes in the state.
FDA Advisers Recommend Approving First mRNA Influenza Vaccine
Moderna’s vaccine is the first influenza shot to contain messenger ribonucleic acid.
Jamaica in Talks to Temporarily Hold Third-Country Deportees From US
A DHS statement said the Trump administration is ‘utilizing all lawful options’ to carry out deportations.
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Overhaul College Sports
The bipartisan legislation has been endorsed by several athletic conferences, but not the SEC and Big Ten.
Shasta County Supervisors Won’t Fund Legal Defense in Lawsuit Over Mail-In Ballot Ban
California sued Shasta County to block a ballot measure that seeks to limit voting by mail and require voter photo IDs.
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DHS Says Alleged Ringleader of UFC Terror Plot Is a Mexican Illegal Immigrant
Homeland Security officials say alleged ringleader Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez entered the United States under the DACA program in 2014.
Social Isolation, Escalating Anger Drove Palisades Arsonist’s Desire for Revenge, Analyst Tells Jury
A behavioral analyst underscored the state’s case against 29-year-old accused of sparking a blaze that led to one of the most destructive fires in U.S. history.
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Coast-to-Coast Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced to 275 Months in Prison
The court also ordered a forfeiture of more than $2.49 million, which the DOJ said was the gross proceeds of the individual’s cocaine business.
Switzerland Says US–Iran Talks Planned for June 19
The negotiations are slated to take place at the Bürgenstock mountaintop resort overlooking Lake Lucerne.
Knicks Accept White House Invitation After Championship Win, Owner Says
James Dolan said he is proud the team will visit the White House. Previous NBA champions have declined to visit Trump.
New Forecast Predicts Later Social Security Depletion
Penn Wharton’s analysis predicted that around only 86 percent of benefits would be payable when the fund depletes.
FBI Arrests Illegal Immigrant for Flying Drone Near World Cup Event
The suspect had a prior conviction for cocaine distribution and illegally reentered the United States two times, officials said.
South Korean President Asks Trump to Push North Korea Peace Effort
Seoul says North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs continue to advance.
Leading US Disc Golf Manufacturer Sends Free Equipment to Active Military, Veterans
Four new promotions from Innova will benefit the troops in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Billionaire Rick Jackson Defeats Trump-Backed Burt Jones in Georgia GOP Gubernatorial Runoff
Jackson received over 52 percent of the vote to Jones’ roughly 47 percent.
Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost Weapons Production, Supply Chain
The secretary of war can use the new authority to kickstart production for critical munitions, missiles, and equipment.
2 Democratic Power Players ‘Agree to Strongly Disagree’ Over a New York House Primary
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is backing Rep. Adriano Espaillat against a challenger endorsed by the NYC mayor, with early voting underway.
Appeals Court Revives Nurse’s COVID-19 Vaccine Lawsuit
Vaccination ‘is a means to an end,’ the opinion said.
All Eyes on Kevin Warsh as His 1st Fed Meeting Signals What’s Ahead for Policy
Markets wait to see how the new chairman talks about interest rates, forward guidance, and economic projections.
