In Iowa Senate race, Hinson-Turek matchup set for November Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who bills himself as a “commonsense prairie populist,” won the Democratic nomination for the state’s open Senate seat Tuesday. Turek beat state Sen. Zach Wahls in a contest that symbolized some of the party’s ideological divisions. Wahls ran as an… Roll Call · Jun 3
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s UK envoy admits war has ‘cost a lot’ as drone strike overshadows ‘Russian Davos’ Russian diplomat says ‘we cannot lose this war’ as he admits Ukrainian forces have caused major damage to Russian oil infrastructure The Independent UK · Jun 3
US and Iran exchange new strikes as ceasefire talks falter over Israel's military actions in Lebanon Iran fired missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain but failed to hit their targets, with two of those fired at Kuwait falling apart en route, while those aimed at Bahrain were intercepted, the US Central Command said. Euronews · Jun 3
Canada and Mexico tell United States they want the North American free trade agreement renewed Canada and Mexico on Tuesday called for a 16-year renewal of the North American free trade agreement with the United States, in hopes of binding the three countries to a pact that President Donald Trump has openly questioned. In a letter Monday, Ottawa's minister in charge of Canada-US trade Dominic… The Economic Times · Jun 3
Trump picks inexperienced ally Bill Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as top US intelligence offical President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, a loyalist housing official, as the new head of US intelligence. Pulte, who lacks national security experience, has a history of targeting political opponents. Critics express concern over his suitability for the role. Supporters defend the appointment, citing his loyalty to elected leadership. The Economic Times · Jun 3
Iran-US war latest: Israel and Lebanon agree ceasefire as US House votes to limit Trump’s war powers Representatives from Israel and Lebanon will reconvene in the week of June 22 The Independent UK · Jun 3
Americans face new price hikes as Trump targets imports from dozens of countries over ‘forced labor’ The U.S. Trade Representative has announced the Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more for dozens of major trading partners following a probe into alleged forced labor The Independent UK · Jun 3
US proposes more tariffs on goods from 60 economies US President Donald Trump is ignoring critics of his tariff policies, and has imposed additional duties of 10 or 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies. AAP · Jun 3
Is Trump Missing? White House Faces Fresh Questions After President Vanishes From Public View for a Week Donald Trump's recent absence from public appearances has sparked speculation about his health and political strategy, as critics question the lack of visibility from a typically public figure. International Business Times UK · Jun 3
Trump’s civil rights shake-up sparks fury as Black student programs come under fire Under the Trump administration, efforts to address deep-rooted inequities for students of color are being cast as discriminatory against white students The Independent UK · Jun 3
Trump's Self-Promotion Is Always Shameless and Sometimes Illegal The president tramples the rule of law in his rush to glorify himself. Reason · Jun 3
France 24 · Jun 3 Colombia's presidential frontrunner vows closer US ties after Trump endorsement Colombia's hard-right presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella pledged closer ties with the United States on Tuesday after receiving US President Donald Trump's endorsement, strengthening his position ahead of a June 21 run-off election against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda.
TechRadar · Jun 3 The Trump White House is ready to regulate AI, but it's exactly the wrong body to do so, and its control could become a problem Donald Trump just signed an executive order that gives the US Government unprecedented control over future AI frontier models. This could be a recipe for disaster
AAP · Jun 3 CBS fires top journo after criticism of news regime The US TV network CBS has fired one of its most prominent journalists after he criticised the new regime at the network as being unqualified.
The Economic Times · Jun 3 US looks to unblock Hormuz with quiet version of Project Freedom America is now working discreetly to safeguard ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This new approach involves coordinating with shipping companies. Vessels are reportedly turning off tracking devices and sailing near Oman's coast. The US military is providing assistance if needed. This strategy aims to avoid provoking Iran, unlike a…
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Multiple nuclear operations in Iran have now halted amid ongoing conflict: IAEA chief Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon continue in Washington amid ongoing hostilities. International observers watch regional nuclear security. Iran links the conflicts, warning of a ceasefire unraveling. Israeli ground operations intensify. US President Trump pressures Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to halt strikes. Civilian casualties rise as displacement crises deepen.
The Guardian - US · Jun 3 ‘Jilly, I had no choice’: Jill Biden recalls pressure Joe Biden faced to drop out of 2024 race Former first lady speaks about Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race at event for her new memoir
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Trump signs AI order giving government access to powerful models US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order creating a voluntary framework under which AI developers will share advanced models with the government before public release. "Voluntary frameworks are not enough, however" and the government must be empowered "to block the release of systems that pose an unacceptable…
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait Iran war news: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that Iran sanctions relief is linked to its nuclear program. He stated this during congressional hearings. Any sanctions easing depends on Iran abandoning its nuclear activities. This comes as lawmakers question the ongoing conflict with Iran. The US and Israel…
The Economic Times · Jun 3 CIA feuds over turf, mission with another top US spy agency; stops sharing some intelligence A rift has emerged between the CIA and the nation's top spy office. The CIA is withholding contributions to key intelligence reports. This dispute impacts national security analyses during critical global events. The conflict centers on a task force established by the Director of National Intelligence. Officials claim the CIA…
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Oil Price Today (June 3): Crude oil nears $100 again as Iran launches attack in fresh escalation. What are experts saying? Middle East tensions escalated as Iran launched missiles, prompting U.S. strikes and rattling oil markets. Brent and WTI crude prices saw a notable increase. Diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington remain stalled, with mixed signals on negotiations. The strategic Strait of Hormuz remains a key focus for traders amid ongoing…
The Economic Times · Jun 3 EU to unveil plan to wean itself off US, Asia tech The EU will set out on Wednesday how the 27-country bloc hopes to slash its dependence on American and Asian technology, and favour European digital alternatives. The latest moves reflect a change in Brussels, not just moving away from regulating Big Tech but favouring European technology.