One killed, two survive after US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the US military to at least 208 The Independent UK · Jun 17
Who shows up to the midterms? Voter turnout in the last two midterm elections has been higher compared to midterms in the past four decades. USAFacts · Jun 17
Trump’s picks win Senate runoffs in Georgia and Alabama A pair of Republicans endorsed by Donald Trump won their Senate primary runoffs Tuesday, but the president suffered a setback in a Republican gubernatorial contest for the second time this month. In Georgia, Rep. Mike Collins claimed the GOP Senate nomination, two days after picking up Trump’s support, while the… Roll Call · Jun 16
Trump is shifting special ed, civil rights out of Education Department. Here's what we know The Education Department is transferring oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies The Independent UK · Jun 16
Middle-Aged Women Tear JD Vance Apart on 'The View' as Vice President's Bid to Win Female Voters Backfires JD Vance faced intense questioning on The View, discussing the economy, immigration, and Trump. The exchange underscores challenges in appealing to female voters ahead of elections. International Business Times UK · Jun 16
Newsom Claims Trump Is Weaponizing DOJ to Investigate Him and His Wife Gov. Gavin Newsom accuses President Trump of weaponizing the DOJ as federal investigators probe his wife's taxes and his inner circle. Latin Times · Jun 16
U.S. Signals Wider Latin America Military Campaign, But Experts Question Impact on Tren de Aragua Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns more U.S. military strikes could follow the Venezuela raid on Tren de Aragua's founder under a new regional coalition. Latin Times · Jun 16
Democrats Accuse Republicans Of Interfering In Primaries To Bolster Candidates They Consider More Beatable: Report Congressional Democrats are accusing Republicans of throwing their support behind Democratic primary candidates viewed as flawed and beatable. International Business Times · Jun 16
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees relocated, ICE announces Officials decline to specify how many people have been moved from widely criticized Florida facility or where to The Guardian - US · Jun 16
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent Gov. Mike DeWine says he believes Ohio should abolish the death penalty The Independent UK · Jun 16
Secret Service disbursements raise questions on ballroom funding The White House budget office released $351.6 million to the Secret Service on Friday for “White House Security Measures,” amid mounting criticism that taxpayer dollars may be tapped to help pay for President Donald Trump’s planned East Wing ballroom. A database that tracks “apportionments” made by the Office of Management… Roll Call · Jun 16
FACT FOCUS: Trump says illegal immigration increased car insurance premiums. Experts say otherwise President Donald Trump is crediting his tough immigration policies for a drop in car insurance premiums AAP · Jun 16
Hillary Clinton says Biden’s re-election bid cost Democrats the 2024 election Former secretary of state says the winner of a genuine Democratic primary ‘would have beaten Donald Trump’ The Guardian - US · Jun 16
What Did Donald Trump Jr. Pull From His Pocket and Put in His Mouth? Viral Video Fuels Online Speculation Donald Trump Jr.'s viral video, showing him placing an unidentified item in his mouth, has sparked widespread online speculation, with debates ranging from nicotine pouches to drug use. International Business Times UK · Jun 16
Bored Panda · Jun 16 Trump Photo At White House UFC Event Confirms Secret Under President’s Suits People Have Suspected For Years Photos of Trump with boxer Jai Opetaia fueled a long-running theory about the president's suits.
Ballotpedia · Jun 16 California’s election results timeline and how states count absentee/mail-in ballots Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Federal prosecutors charge 15 ‘antifa’ members over anti-ICE protests in Minnesota ‘These defendants have been charged not for what they said, but for what they did,’ U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said
International Business Times UK · Jun 16 Trump Targeted by 'Obsessive' Jeffrey Epstein Campaign Before Disgraced Financier Killed Himself in Jail, Memo Unveils Newly released emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein's private disdain for Donald Trump, describing him as 'dangerous' and 'borderline insane'. The revelations have intensified political debates in Washington.
International Business Times UK · Jun 16 Who Are Michael Thomas and Bryan Roa? Suspects FBI Says Mapped Sniper Positions at Trump's White House UFC Event The FBI arrested five suspects, including two from California, for allegedly plotting an attack on the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House during President Trump's birthday celebrations.
The Times of India · Jun 16 'Don't Sharia Our Texas': Muslim GOP members asked to leave Republican convention, US if they don't become Christians Four Muslim members of the Republican Party went to attend the GOP Texas convention last weekend, only to be shown the door as the convention discussed 'Don't Sharia Our Texas' during a presentation. Indian-origin Abraham George, the outgoing GOP chair, addressed two Muslim delegares from the stage and told them…
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown Federal prosecutors have charged 15 people with impeding federal agents during a massive immigration surge in Minnesota earlier this year
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Decision to uphold judge’s conviction reignites debate over Trump-era immigration crackdown The former judge faces several years in prison after a jury convicted her on Dec. 19
International Business Times · Jun 16 Political Independents Reach Highest Level in a Decade: Poll A new poll found that 47% of Americans consider themselves independents, a figure that has climbed roughly 10 percentage points since the end of President Donald Trump's first term.
The Times of India · Jun 16 Donald Trump's White House ballroom cost estimated at $600 million, taxpayers footing half the bill: Report President Trump's ambitious White House ballroom project is now reportedly costing a staggering $600 million, with over half expected to be funded by taxpayers, contradicting earlier claims of private financing. Despite assurances of a "tax-payer free" initiative, internal plans reveal significant public funds allocated to the construction, sparking controversy and…
The Texas Tribune · Jun 16 First-of-its-kind GOP midterm convention coming to Dallas in September, Trump says The Republican National Committee has not yet announced the midterm convention or its location, but it has teased the event as an opportunity to put Trump on the ballot.