Kristi Noem is released after being rushed to the hospital with an allergic reaction The Homeland Security secretary was rushed to a Washington D.C. hospital on Tuesday The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Stock Market Today: Stocks Grapple for Peace Trade Gains Of course dramatic tension is high on Fed Day, only this time it's about war and peace as well as monetary policy. Kiplinger · Jun 18, 2025
Trump Argues That He Can Take Over a State's National Guard Whenever He Feels Like It The government's lawyer told a 9th Circuit panel the president's deployments are "unreviewable," so he need not even pretend to comply with the statute on which he is relying. Reason · Jun 18, 2025
Elon Musk's latest gaming take is ruthlessly mocked by Bioshock fans: 'Probably thinks Andrew Ryan was the hero' Musk is apparently a big Andrew Ryan fan, but also doesn't seem to actually know anything about him. PC Gamer · Jun 18, 2025
New CDC advisers will skip some expected topics and explore a target of antivaccine activists U.S. Health Secretary Robert F The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Trump threatens to withhold funds from California wildfire victims because of his dislike for Newsom Donald Trump threatened to withhold funds from California wildfire victims because of his dislike for the state’s governor, Gavin Newsom. The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Meet General ‘Gorilla’: Iran hawk has become Hegseth’s go-to adviser as US involvement in Middle East crisis intensifies ‘He’s got the look of the general that both Hegseth and Trump are looking for,’ one former official said The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Drug overdoses are increasing for the first time in years and health experts are trying to figure out why Street drug overdoses rise for the first time in 17 months, a new report from the CDC states. The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Hegseth Laughs After Senator Pushes Him to Deny Ordering Military to Use 'Lethal Force' Against Protesters Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laughed when asked if he had authorized the military to use lethal force against protesters, refusing to give a direct answer. Latin Times · Jun 18, 2025
Middle East Jitters Underpin Crude Prices July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) Wednesday closed up +0.30 (+0.40%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) closed up +0.0367 (+1.62%). Crude oil prices whipsawed Wednesday in volatile trade and finally settled higher. Concern about escalation of the Israel-Iran war boosted crude prices Wednesday after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali... Barchart · Jun 18, 2025
Photos of downtown Los Angeles after mayor lifts curfew imposed during protests Downtown Los Angeles businesses are hoping customers will return after Mayor Karen Bass lifted a curfew she had imposed last week to prevent vandalism and break-ins during nighttime protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
‘Abducted by Ice’: the haunting missing-person posters plastered across LA The handmade posters of immigrants have become a symbol of quiet resistance. Their creators reveal the story behind the project The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2025
87-year-old’s five-word response to being arrested at Trump protest Air Force veteran John Spitzberg likened president’s actions to a ‘betrayal’ The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Jeezy reflects on the legacy of his commercial debut, the classic 'Thug Motivation 101' Jeezy is launching his orchestra-backed “TM:101 Live” tour on June 27 The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025 Hegseth says renaming military bases after Civil War soldiers who fought for slavery is ‘important for morale’ Defense secretary claims veterans and active-duty troops are thankful the previous names are returning to bases formerly named after confederate generals and officers
Latin Times · Jun 18, 2025 Hegseth Attempts to Cut Off Democratic Senator After Asking If He Discussed Security Firing With MAGA Influencer: 'Your Time is Up' Sen. Jacky Rosen received no response after pointedly asking if Laura Loomer had consulted regarding the dismissal of Gen. Haugh in April.
International Business Times UK · Jun 18, 2025 More Women Than Men Blame Trump for US Economic Decline, Poll Finds A new poll revealed that more women than men are blaming Donald Trump for the declining US economy. Will this affect him in the 2028 election (if he runs again)?
Al Jazeera · Jun 18, 2025 US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid economic uncertainty The US central bank held rates steady despite backlash from President Donald Trump.
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025 ‘I may do it, I may not’: Donald Trump taunts Iran over airstrikes as Starmer holds Cobra meeting Thousands flee Tehran as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insists Iran won’t surrender to White House pressure
The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2025 Federal Reserve holds interest rates, defying Trump’s demand to lower them Hours before the decision, the president called the Fed’s chair, Jerome Powell, ‘stupid’ for anticipated rate hold
Fortune · Jun 18, 2025 'Big Short' investor warns the precarious tariff environment reminds him of WWI—and a trade war would send the U.S. into a recession "The tariffs and the potential for a trade war, I think, is really the only risk to the market right now,” Steve Eisman said.
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025 Nezza's Spanish anthem at Dodger Stadium ignites debate over team's immigrant support After Latin pop and R&B singer Nezza's viral controversial performance at Dodger Stadium, Dodgers fans have grown frustrated over the team’s lack of vocal support for local immigrant communities impacted by the rise of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests and raids
Fortune · Jun 18, 2025 The Fed holds interest rates steady and forecasts two rate cuts for 2025 Faced with a blurry forecast for the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve continued its pattern of keeping interest rates at their current levels.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025 The Guardian view on Israel, the US and Iran: you can’t bomb your way out of nuclear proliferation Editorial: The age of disarmament is over. But military action only increases the dangers instead of ending the threat
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025 Federal judge to deny Trump administration's motion to dismiss lawsuit over block on wind projects A federal judge in Massachusetts said Wednesday he plans to deny a motion by the Trump administration to dismiss a lawsuit over its blocking of wind energy projects, siding with a coalition of state attorneys general