Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general Trump is elevating Blanche days after his most public setback. Axios · Jun 7
Could Retaining Foreign Talent Help The U.S. Maintain Its Competitive Edge In Tech? The U.S. is at risk of lagging behind in tech innovation because of a brain drain. International Business Times · Jun 7
Armenians go to the polls as Russia watches closely and Trump urges voters to ‘Make Armenia Great Again’ Putin has made thinly veiled threats comparing Armenia's path to that already taken by Ukraine The Independent UK · Jun 7
Cuba's humanitarian crisis worsens as U.S. talks stall Prolonged blackouts due to limited fuel supply are disrupting essential services, making even basic tasks difficult or impossible. Axios · Jun 7
How the Talarico-Paxton race could play out Talarico links the affordability crisis with corruption, while Paxton frames the Democrat as out of touch. Axios · Jun 7
Trump health readout leaves key blanks unfilled The medical report didn't put to rest questions about bruising on Trump's hands, swollen ankles and his alertness. Axios · Jun 7
Trump reins in Netanyahu over Lebanon after Iran threatens to quit talks Planned strikes in Beirut won't go ahead, an Israeli official told Axios. Axios · Jun 7
"People are not happy": Lebanon vote has House Democrats at each others' throats "This resolution does nothing to advance a solution," one House Democrat fumed. Axios · Jun 7
Trump confirms profanity-laced Netanyahu call over Lebanon The call exposed a widening divide over Lebanon and Iran. Axios · Jun 7
Netanyahu squeezed between Trump and election year politics Trump's intervention over Lebanon caused a firestorm in Israel. Axios · Jun 7
Trump broadens U.S. military footprint The expanding military operations are testing whether Trump's America First doctrine can accommodate a growing U.S. military footprint overseas. Axios · Jun 7
House rebukes Trump over war in Iran It's Congress' first successful rebuke of Trump's Iran war. Axios · Jun 7
Pulte pick sparks a Senate GOP rebellion The choice for DNI is jeopardizing an extension of the government's surveillance authorities. Axios · Jun 7
Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire terms The full ceasefire faces its biggest obstacle: Hezbollah's apparent rejection. Axios · Jun 7
Axios · Jun 7 Senate advances ICE funding through Trump's second term The final vote was 52-47, with one Senate Republican voting "no."
Axios · Jun 7 "Someone called me the MAGA whisperer": Hunter Biden charms his trolls Seven years sober, the former president's son is engaging with his critics head-on.
The Independent UK · Jun 7 As the Knicks chase history, Trump looks set to steal the spotlight Donald Trump plans to be back at Madison Square Garden in New York to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs
The Economic Times · Jun 7 Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least nine people and wounded 20, hitting a police station and a vehicle. Mediators are working to salvage a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, with new truce talks beginning in Egypt. Hamas demands an end to Israeli attacks for any progress.
International Business Times UK · Jun 7 Donald Trump 'Had Stroke on Camera' Claims Medical Expert Who Says President Is on '43 Days of Borrowed Time' A US geriatric specialist has claimed Donald Trump showed signs of a 'stroke-like event' during a White House briefing, reigniting questions about the president's health.
The Times of India · Jun 7 'They're strong, they're proud': Trump on why Iran has yet to agreed to a deal President Trump stated Iran has not yet agreed to a deal to end the ongoing conflict, citing leadership pride and resolve. He believes Tehran will eventually concede, as they've faced insufficient consequences for decades.
Euronews · Jun 7 Pentagon raises counterintelligence alert regarding Israel, reports say The move comes as tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv have increased over the war with Iran and other regional security issues.
RideApart · Jun 7 Indian Motorcycle's New PR Firm Might Be Behind Right-Wing Influencer Campaign. Former Trump Campaign Operative Connected Noise Media, which partnered with Indian Motorcycles, was working with former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale and could be the brains behind the current right-wing influencer campaign. He's also a registered Israeli agent.
The Guardian - US · Jun 7 US insurers’ move to back vaccines sends ‘powerful’ message about safety of shots, experts say As Trump officials take aim at vaccine schedule, scientists encouraged by companies’ desire to continue coverage
Salon · Jun 7 Why Iran is “Trump’s Vietnam” We’ve barely begun to feel the economic effects of Trump’s misbegotten war. This fall could get rough
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Trump shares bizarre AI video of himself riding a camel and holding pizza bearing his face Donald Trump shared an AI-generated music video on Truth Social featuring himself being celebrated around the world set to the song “Trump,” created by New York congressional candidate Anthony Constantino, who he recently endorsed.