U.S.
Top News
Another Hurricane Season Is Underway: What to Know
NOAA forecasts eight to 14 named storms in the Atlantic Ocean this season, and looks to drones and AI to improve prediction accuracy.
Rosario ‘Pete’ Vasquez Is the New Border Patrol Chief, CBP Announces
Vasquez succeeds Mike Banks, who stepped down from the role in May after 15 months on the job.
DOJ Says It Will Comply With Court’s Block on ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
On Friday, a federal judge in Virginia temporarily blocked disbursements from the $1.8 billion fund.
New York Banned Phones in School—Teachers Say Kids Are Social Again
Teachers said students are more attentive, respectful, and engaged. Meanwhile, a national study found no meaningful improvement in test scores.
5
8
9
Former Election Clerk Tina Peters Released From Prison
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence in May.
Young, Eager Minds Versus Old, Complicated Words
An eighth grader from California claimed the $50,000 National Spelling Bee top prize by spelling 32 words in 90 seconds.
Nancy Pelosi Held This Seat for 39 Years. Who Will Win It This Year?
Meet the candidates who are clamoring for the open San Francisco congressional district seat.
LATEST
Schumer Launches Senate Democratic Campaign to Block $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
The Democratic leader said his caucus will use floor votes, spending bills, and oversight to stop a DOJ fund tied to Trump’s dropped IRS suit.
Tums Antacid Recalled Due to Possible Contamination, Notice Says
CVS Pharmacy announced the recall of two lots of Tums Ultra tablets due to the possibility of metal fragment contamination.
US Awards SpaceX $4.16 Billion for Golden Dome Satellites
The deal follows another contract worth more than $2 billion signed with SpaceX a few days earlier.
Lawsuit Alleges Inhumane Conditions at ICE Tent Camp
Civil rights organizations file a federal lawsuit accusing ICE of abusing detainees at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas.
Why US Oil Companies Are Holding Off on Drilling New Wells
‘Oil companies are hesitant to make such big investments over what may be a temporary price spike,’ economist Paul Mueller said.
Trump Admin to Modernize Airport Infrastructure in 43 States
Texas’s Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is getting $70 million, while two airports in North Carolina and Florida are receiving over $40 million each.
Trump in ‘Excellent Health,’ Doctor Says
The president received an examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday.
Paxton, Talarico Prepare for Expensive Texas Senate Race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), setting up a general election contest that won’t be cheap.
276 Arrested, 89 Children Rescued in Massive Child Exploitation Sweep in Texas
More than 90 law enforcement agencies were involved in the northern Texas operation.
Judge Blocks Planned Closure of Kennedy Center and Orders Trump’s Name Removed From Building
The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by a Democratic congresswoman.
DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon
A total of 12 countries carry TPS designations at present.
US Military Denies Iranian Claim of Downed Aircraft in Southwestern Iran
Iranian state TV said a U.S. aircraft had been destroyed near Bushehr.
Bessent Says Fate of $250 Trump Bill Is in Congress’s Hands
The Treasury secretary deferred to congressional leaders when questioned about the bill during a White House briefing.
