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Today: June 03, 2026
Today: June 03, 2026

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US House approves outline for $70 billion more for immigration enforcement

The U.S.

US House approves outline for $70 billion more for immigration enforcement
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says it is not a quagmire

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Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says it is not a quagmire
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

House takes step toward funding Homeland Security as White House warns money will 'soon run out'

The House has taken a crucial step toward funding the Department of Homeland Security

House takes step toward funding Homeland Security as White House warns money will 'soon run out'
Arts|Crime|Political|US

In Trump-like tone, government lawyers ask court to undo ruling halting work on White House ballroom

In Trump-like tone, government lawyers ask court to undo ruling halting work on White House ballroom

In Trump-like tone, government lawyers ask court to undo ruling halting work on White House ballroom
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading

A soldier betting on an operation to oust Venezuela’s leader

Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading
Crime|Political|US

Exclusive: Swalwell accuser cooperating with Manhattan DA investigation

Exclusive: Swalwell accuser cooperating with Manhattan DA investigation

Exclusive: Swalwell accuser cooperating with Manhattan DA investigation
Business|Economy|Environment

API, farm groups urge Congress to back year-long E15 sales as prices rise

Groups representing ethanol producers, farmers, and fuel retailers urged Congress on Thursday to allow gas stations to sell higher-ethanol gasoline blends year-round to

API, farm groups urge Congress to back year-long E15 sales as prices rise
Business|Economy|Food|Health

SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants government food assistance programs to cover rotisserie chicken from grocery stores

SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that
Election|Political|US

Johnson gets a bit of slack in his historically narrow House majority

Johnson gets a bit of slack in his historically narrow House majority

Johnson gets a bit of slack in his historically narrow House majority
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

US low-cost airlines seek temporary tax relief to address soaring fuel costs

The CEOs of major low-cost airlines are set to meet on Tuesday with U.S.

US low-cost airlines seek temporary tax relief to address soaring fuel costs
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts

Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in California are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it

Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts
Opinion|Political

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend

Congress has refused to exercise oversight of the Iran war, with Republicans nixing Democrats’ attempts to exercise legislators’ power over military engagements. That’s nothing new.

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed
Economy|Finance|US|World

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
Business|Economy

Brazil government to propose bill cutting working hours this week, says Lula

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that the government will submit a bill to Congress this week aimed at reducing working hours.

Brazil government to propose bill cutting working hours this week, says Lula
Education

Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill

Melania Trump has made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass a series of bills to update a nearly 30-year-old federal foster care program

Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Bessent urges Congress to pass crypto regulation bill

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Bessent urges Congress to pass crypto regulation bill
Political|US

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress under threat of expulsion

CNN's Lauren Fox reports on Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigning from Congress, moments before their House colleagues were prepared to set in motion their swift removal.

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress under threat of expulsion
Political|US|World

US Representative Swalwell to quit Congress following sexual misconduct allegations

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US Representative Swalwell to quit Congress following sexual misconduct allegations
Political|US|World

Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security 'the hard way' after end of talks

Republicans in Congress are forging ahead with a risky go-it-alone strategy for funding the Department of Homeland Security

Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security 'the hard way' after end of talks
Crime|Entertainment|US

After dropping gubernatorial bid, Swalwell still faces calls to resign or face expulsion from US House

After dropping gubernatorial bid, Swalwell still faces calls to resign or face expulsion from US House

After dropping gubernatorial bid, Swalwell still faces calls to resign or face expulsion from US House
Celebrity|Crime|Election|US

Melania Trump says 'lies' linking her to Epstein 'need to end'

First lady Melania Trump blasted “lies linking me to the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein” in remarks from the White House Thursday, attempting to distance herself from the convicted sex offender while calling on Congress to hold hearings allowing his victims to testify on Capitol Hill.

Melania Trump says 'lies' linking her to Epstein 'need to end'
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are saying President Donald Trump should be removed from office after he threatened Iranian civilization would “die” if it didn’t meet his demands

Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats
Crime|US|World

Bondi won't appear for House deposition next week in the Epstein investigation

The Department of Justice has indicated that former Attorney General Pam Bondi won't appear for a scheduled deposition next week before a House committee investigating how the government handled its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein

Bondi won't appear for House deposition next week in the Epstein investigation
Opinion|Political|World

Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions

As critics question President Trump’s motivations for war on Iran, it’s not just about politics. It’s about the Constitution and whether Congress has any hope of checking the president’s warmaking.

Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle|Political|Travel

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says

The U.S. Postal Service is on track to run out of cash within a year unless Congress lets it borrow more

US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Democratic challengers say incumbents aren’t fighting hard enough. This North Carolina primary will test that

Democratic challengers say incumbents aren’t fighting hard enough. This North Carolina primary will test that

Democratic challengers say incumbents aren’t fighting hard enough. This North Carolina primary will test that
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify
Political

Trump's big speech will be delivered to a changed nation and a Congress he has sidelined

President Donald Trump is heading to Capitol Hill this week to deliver the State of the Union address

Trump's big speech will be delivered to a changed nation and a Congress he has sidelined
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Who sits where at Trump’s State of the Union address: A visual guide

Who sits where at Trump’s State of the Union address: A visual guide

Who sits where at Trump’s State of the Union address: A visual guide
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says he’s enacted a 10% global tariff by executive order

The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs

The Latest: Trump says he’s enacted a 10% global tariff by executive order
Political|Technology|Travel|US|World

Transportation secretary says it was not a mistake to close airspace around El Paso

Transportation secretary says it was not a mistake to close airspace around El Paso

Transportation secretary says it was not a mistake to close airspace around El Paso
Uncategorized

Lawmakers say they’ve been stonewalled by DHS, undercutting attempts to hold Trump officials accountable

Lawmakers say they’ve been stonewalled by DHS, undercutting attempts to hold Trump officials accountable

Lawmakers say they’ve been stonewalled by DHS, undercutting attempts to hold Trump officials accountable
Election|US|World

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union address

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union address
Business|Crime|Health|Science|Technology

Mandatory driver impairment sensors clear a funding hurdle, but are they ready?

A federal law requires new cars to include technology that detects drunk or impaired driving, but regulators still have not cleared it

Mandatory driver impairment sensors clear a funding hurdle, but are they ready?
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting

‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting

‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

The Latest: Bondi deflected questions on Epstein files across 5-hour hearing

Attorney General Pam Bondi took heated questions from lawmakers in a combative congressional hearing over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts

The Latest: Bondi deflected questions on Epstein files across 5-hour hearing
Crime|Political|US

5 takeaways from Pam Bondi’s fiery testimony

5 takeaways from Pam Bondi’s fiery testimony

5 takeaways from Pam Bondi’s fiery testimony
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

Kim expected to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress in late February

North Korean state media says the country's leadership will convene a major political conference later this month

Kim expected to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress in late February
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department will allow lawmakers to see unredacted versions of released Epstein files

The Department of Justice will allow members of Congress to review unredacted files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Justice Department will allow lawmakers to see unredacted versions of released Epstein files
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight

President Donald Trump acted quickly to negotiate with Democratic senators on a deal to avert a government shutdown

Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight
Business|Crime|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful

A huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before his death by suicide in 2019

Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful
US|World

Hill Democrats – and even some Republicans – plot an exit for Noem

Hill Democrats – and even some Republicans – plot an exit for Noem

Hill Democrats – and even some Republicans – plot an exit for Noem
Political|US|World

Longtime DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress

The District of Columbia's longtime delegate is closing out her career in Congress

Longtime DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Takeaways from Jack Smith on his case against Trump, 'so many witnesses' and the threats ahead

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified publicly for the first time on Capitol Hill about his investigation of President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election

Takeaways from Jack Smith on his case against Trump, 'so many witnesses' and the threats ahead
Economy

Johnson seeks Trump agenda 2.0 as GOP anxiety grows over midterms

Johnson seeks Trump agenda 2.0 as GOP anxiety grows over midterms

Johnson seeks Trump agenda 2.0 as GOP anxiety grows over midterms
Economy|Health

How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies

There's broad bipartisan support in Congress for reviving federal health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year

How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies