The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term’s meaning Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? Newslaundry · Jun 2
White House ‘reviewing’ college sports bill ahead of Senate hearing The House and Senate could be headed toward a showdown over competing bills that would usher in major changes to college sports, but President Donald Trump has yet to make clear just what he would sign. The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday morning is slated to hear from expert witnesses… Roll Call · Jun 2
30 gallons of fuel spilled onto the National Mall from generators at recent Trump-backed America 250 event: report Environmental remediation team was seen at the sight of the fuel spill Monday, according to NBC News The Independent UK · Jun 2
What to know about Freedom 250 as artists pull out of Trump’s concert IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 2
Trump names inexperienced loyalist as intelligence chief WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump appointed a loyalist with no national security experience as head of US intelligence on Tuesday — and said he would also retain his existing jobs overseeing federal housing and mortgage policies. Bangkok Post · Jun 2
Pulte pick raises concerns about DNI independence President Donald Trump’s pick of Bill Pulte to be the acting director of national intelligence got mixed reviews Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as some worried that the Trump ally may seek to weaponize the agency. Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chairman of Fannie Mae and… Roll Call · Jun 2
Dollar Slips on US-Iran Peace Hopes The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.04%. Comments from President Trump have reduced safe-haven demand for the dollar when he said that negotiations with Iran are continuing "at a rapid pace" and he's optimistic the US can reach an interim peace deal with Iran" over the next... Barchart · Jun 2
Where Was $1.776 Billion Going? The Shocking List of People Blocked by New 'Slush Fund' Bill US senators Mark Kelly, Adam Schiff and Elissa Slotkin have introduced the Drain the Slush Fund Act to shut down Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti‑weaponisation' fund. International Business Times UK · Jun 2
Who is Bill Pulte? Trump names FHFA Director as acting Intelligence Chief in major leadership shift Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has been appointed as acting Director of National Intelligence by President Donald Trump in a major administrative reshuffle. Known for overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Pulte has primarily worked in housing finance and business sectors. His unexpected move into intelligence… The Economic Times · Jun 2
Freedom 250: Who’s in and out after several artists drop Trump’s concert event “The Great American State Fair” is a series of concerts, exhibits, tributes and other programs scheduled to take place June 25 to July 10 on Washington’s National Mall The Independent UK · Jun 2
Seven US states sue Trump administration over deal to kill windfarm project State attorneys general argue $1bn deal to terminate major offshore wind lease off the coast of New York is unlawful The Guardian - US · Jun 2
Israel conducts deadly attacks on southern Lebanon after Trump promises de-escalation Israel kept up strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing eight people, including children, as it pressed its campaign against Hezbollah a day after President Donald Trump asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Beirut to avert a further escalation. France 24 · Jun 2
International Business Times UK · Jun 2 Ivanka Trump Dubbed As 'Daughter of the Antichrist', Targeted in Chilling Assassination Plot Ivanka Trump faced online abuse after sharing Jelly Roll concert photos, as reports highlighted an alleged plot targeting her over Donald Trump's actions.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war
Barchart · Jun 2 Stocks Pressured by Uncertainty of US-Iran Ceasefire Prospects The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.33%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Independent UK · Jun 2 ‘Naive or dumb’: Markwayne Mullin slammed over plan to pull customs agents from airports in sanctuary cities Homeland Security secretary warned proposal would cause travel chaos for Americans of all political persuasions
The Times of India · Jun 2 Donald Trump names William Pulte as interim spy chief ahead of Tulsi Gabbard's departure US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the appointment of William J Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as the interim Director of National Intelligence (DNI), ahead of Tulsi Gabbard's departure from the post to care for her cancer-stricken husband.
The Economic Times · Jun 2 US may have shaved its metal tariffs but the steel wall facing Indian exporters remains standing Tariff modifications in the United States bring a touch of relief for Indian exporters, particularly with reduced duties on select metal-involved equipment. Despite this, the persistent high tariffs on imports like steel, aluminum, and copper suggest limited benefit for India’s metal sector overall. Yet, firms leveraging U.S.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Who is Bill Pulte? Trump names acting DNI after Tulsi Gabbard resigned IN FULL
The Economic Times · Jun 2 US SEC, Elon Musk defend 'compromise' settlement over Twitter purchases Musk called the settlement a fair, adequate and reasonable resolution where "each side gave something up and each side gained something," according to a Monday night filing in the Washington, D.C., federal court.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Trump names Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation He will retain his current positions while serving in the intelligence role
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Trump is furious with Netanyahu because Israel is still in charge ANALYSIS: Donald Trump has gone further than ever in venting his rage against Benjamin Netanyahu, but don’t be fooled: it’s Israel’s PM who remains the master manipulator here, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley