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2 Democrats Advance in California Special Election to Replace Swalwell
California Democrats Melissa Hernandez and Aisha Wahab advanced to see who will replace Swalwell.
Trump Awards Medal of Honor to 3 Recipients in White House Ceremony
The president bestowed the nation’s highest military decoration honoring extraordinary valor.
Attendees Emotional After Viewing ‘Unbroken’ Documentary at Southern California Screening
Audience members were moved by the story of how Shen Yun performers remain dedicated to their art in the face of adversity.
DOJ Joins Catholic Nuns in Challenge to NY Law Allowing Men in Housing for Women
The sisters run a hospice center in New York, caring for terminal cancer patients.
Vance Responds to Israeli Critics of Trump’s Iran Deal
The vice president suggested that Israeli officials shouldn’t be attacking the country’s ‘only powerful ally’ left in the world.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Post Strong Gains on Iran Peace Agreement
Crude oil dropped below $75 per barrel on June 18, helping ease fears of rising inflation.
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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.
Internships Give College Grads Advantage in Job Offers, Study Finds
About 55 percent of 2026 graduates who participated in a paid internship received at least one job offer, compared with 44 percent overall.
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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White House Delays Vance’s Trip to Switzerland for Iran Talks
The White House said logistics of the talks with Iran ‘have never been simple or predictable,’ suggesting the plans remain fluid.
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.
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.
Dairy Companies Can Now Apply for H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Visas
Employers applying for such worker visas must prove an existing labor shortage.
Historians Set Record Straight on 5 Events That Shaped America
Popular beliefs collide with historians’ accounts of how the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s ride, and ’the shot heard ‘round the world’ really played out.
Here’s What’s in the US–Iran Deal
The deal kicks off a 60-day period of negotiations before both sides reach a final agreement.
Thune Says ‘Votes Currently Aren’t There’ to Pass SAVE America Act After Trump Demand
The GOP Senate leader said that passing the measure would require removing the filibuster.
US Builder Confidence for Newly Built Single-Family Homes Falls in June
This month, 35 percent of builders cut prices of their homes put for sale.
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.
Education Department Unveils Partnerships Shifting Special Education Coordination, Civil Rights Enforcement
The interagency agreements with HHS and DOJ are part of a broader push to downsize the federal government’s role in education.
Stanford Students Walk Out of Graduation Ceremony in Protest During Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s Speech
Numerous students walked out of their graduation on Sunday, some carrying Palestine flags or other signs, while booing could be heard from the crowd.
France to Invest $758 Million in AI ‘Revolution’
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu also said the DGSI intelligence agency would replace U.S. tech firm Palantir with a French competitor.
Trump Hopeful After Iran Deal, Reiterates Warning on Nuclear Weapons
The warning comes as the United States and Iran have made progress toward a potential diplomatic resolution to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
