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US Tells NATO It Will Cut Force Contribution, Citing ‘Potential Reality’ of Multiple Conflicts
USEUCOM Commander U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich said that there had been an ‘unhealthy co-dependence’ on American forces in the alliance.
US Proposes Additional 12.5 Percent Tariff on Some Countries After Forced Labor Probe
‘The failure of our most important trading partners to address the importation of goods made with forced labor is unacceptable,’ trade czar Jamieson Greer said.
US Private Payrolls Post Biggest Gain Since January 2025: ADP
‘Hiring was more broad-based in May than we’ve seen in the last few years,’ says top economist Nela Richardson.
US Seeks Public Comment on New Trade Board With China
The new mechanism, approved by the two countries’ leaders last month, will identify non-sensitive products from both sides that may qualify for tariff cuts.
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5,000 More Criminal Illegal Immigrants Added to DHS ‘Worst of the Worst’ Website
Some of the individuals’ criminal histories include homicide, drug possession, and sex offenses against children.
Make the SAT, ACT Required Again, STEM Professors Urge University of California Leaders
An open letter says many UC Berkeley students aren’t prepared for calculus, while some University of San Diego students can’t even do middle school math.
Bass Advances to Runoff in LA Mayor’s Race; Pratt, Naman Vie for Remaining Spot
Votes to determine the runner up, who will advance alongside incumbent Mayor Karen Bass to the general election, are still coming in.
The Legal Drug That’s Destroying Lives, and the Community That’s Providing Hope
Unpaid volunteers who have been addicted to kratom, an opioid-like substance, are providing data that could help federal regulators set policies.
NY and 6 States Sue Federal Government Over Canceled Wind Project
They argued that cancellation of the lease did not follow due process.
Amazon’s Ring Doorbell Hit With $5 Million Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Feature
The ‘Familiar Faces’ feature was designed to alert homeowners about who is approaching their front door, the company said.
Trump Signs AI ‘Cyber Defense’ Executive Order
AI companies would be required to submit their frontier models on a voluntary review basis before public releases.
Iran Signals Talks Remain Alive After Trump Brokers New Israel–Hezbollah Ceasefire
A report from Iran’s official state media suggests that the negotiations remain intact but that their fate depends on Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
International Flight Processing at Newark Airport Will Continue: Mullin
He previously said he could pull customs agents from the airport, which could lead to impacts on processing international flights and cargo.
Dissidents Rally Outside Chinese Embassy, Seeking Release of Mother, Sister
The gathering in Washington came ahead of the 37th anniversary of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square massacre, also a taboo subject in China.
Trump Says Iran Still ‘Wants to Make a Deal’ as US Strikes New Targets
The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran.
What to Know About Iowa’s Primary Election on Tuesday
Governors are up for reelection in 36 states across the country this fall, including Iowa.
Trump Says He’s in No Hurry to Make Deal With Iran
The president gave an update on negotiations between Washington and Tehran in a weekend interview.
Organizers Say Trump to Open 250th Event, Some Artists Withdraw
Five out of nine artists scheduled to perform as part of a planned concert series have pulled out, citing politics and security concerns.
