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Today: June 19, 2026
Today: June 19, 2026

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Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP

Taiwan's top diplomat in the U.S. says the island needs American weapons to bolster its self-defense against the growing threat from China

Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP
Business|Economy|Environment

Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects

The Trump administration says it’s buying back another energy company’s U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels

Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance

The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet nearly half the central bank’s policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, an unexpectedly aggressive outcome that would disappoint President Trump and suggests heightened concerns about persistent inflation

Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiated

The interim deal between the U.S. and Iran is supposed to usher in a two-month period that would address Tehran’s nuclear program

The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiated
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties

The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs

US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Netanyahu could use 'softer touch' in Lebanon

Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use a "softer touch" in the fight against Hezbollah militants in

Trump says Netanyahu could use 'softer touch' in Lebanon
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is downplaying the impact of the Trump administration's decision to reduce military support for allies

NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans
Crime|Health|US|World

Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis finds

A Vietnamese man with cardiovascular problems collapsed and died in the “Speedway Slammer,” the repurposed Indiana

Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis finds
Environment|Political|US|World

Trump administration challenges reparations for Black residents in Chicago suburb, city defends program

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it was moving to challenge a reparations program for Black residents in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, while

Trump administration challenges reparations for Black residents in Chicago suburb, city defends program
MidEast|Political|US|World

Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran?

Shortly after the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28, U.S.

Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran?
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France

Rising inflation and a 30% jump in oil prices are dampening global growth, but leaders of the world's top economies are unlikely to blame U.S.

Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats

Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats

Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats
Economy|Political|World

Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was willing to send his interim deal to end the war with Iran for review by the U.S.

Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress
Americas|Crime|US|World

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean
Business|Environment|Technology

In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center

The Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musk’s companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas turbines to power a $20 billion data center in Mississippi

In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments

US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments

US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments
Political|Sports|US|World

US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match

The Trump administration is pushing back on complaints from Iran’s national team that it was forced to leave the U.S. immediately after its first World Cup match instead of having a day to recover in a hotel, saying that was the plan for the team all along

US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match
Education

Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights

President Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies

Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights
Crime

Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown

Federal prosecutors have charged 15 people with impeding federal agents during a massive immigration surge in Minnesota earlier this year

Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown
Arts|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae
Business|Economy|Political|World

Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt US action against Iran

The Senate has tried again to advance a war powers resolution that would force an end to the U.S. military action against Iran

Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt US action against Iran
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Interview|US|World

JD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. 'The View' had other plans

Vice President JD Vance is promoting his new book, but that wasn’t the main focus when he went on ABC’s “The View” to plug his memoir on faith

JD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. 'The View' had other plans
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Tehran can immediately sell oil upon signing US-Iran deal, US official says

The U.S. will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the memorandum of understanding the two sides reached to end the war, a

Tehran can immediately sell oil upon signing US-Iran deal, US official says
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet reality

The White House has informed supporters that President Donald Trump has accomplished his goals in the war with Iran despite the details of an initial agreement remaining unclear

White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet reality
Business|Economy|Political|World

‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement

‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement

‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Opinion|Political

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’
Education

Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending

The Trump administration is giving Indiana more flexibility over how it decides to spend its federal grant money

Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending
Political|US|World

Trump: Iran deal says 'loud and clear' that Tehran won't have a nuclear weapon

U.S.

Trump: Iran deal says 'loud and clear' that Tehran won't have a nuclear weapon
Business|Science|Technology|World

Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models

A group of cybersecurity executives and experts is asking the Trump administration to lift its directive preventing the use of Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence models by foreign nationals, saying the move could help U.S. adversaries more than it hurts them

Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models
Business|Economy|World

US, Mexican officials to discuss agriculture, energy as Trump casts doubt on trade deal

U.S. and Mexican negotiators meet in Washington on Tuesday for a second round of talks focused on agriculture and energy in an effort to revamp the

US, Mexican officials to discuss agriculture, energy as Trump casts doubt on trade deal
Arts|Opinion|World

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|US

US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outage

The Trump administration said on Monday it had closed an investigation, without seeking any penalties, into a July 2024 meltdown at Delta Air Lines

US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outage
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks

The Trump administration and Iran's leadership agreed on Sunday to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a

Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders

A key platform that Cubans in the U.S. use to send money and goods to relatives in Cuba has stopped operations

Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders
Education|Opinion|Science|World

Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’

Iran has emerged with its uranium enrichment knowledge intact, its stockpile buried and fresh reason to believe that only a nuclear weapon would have deterred the US-Israel attack.

Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’
Economy|US|World

US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear

U.S.

US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence

U.S.

US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence
Business|Science|Technology|World

Cyber leaders urge US to lift curbs on Anthropic's security models

Cybersecurity leaders at major U.S. firms, including Nvidia and Adobe, have asked the Trump administration to lift restrictions on Anthropic's most powerful AI

Cyber leaders urge US to lift curbs on Anthropic's security models
Business|Crime|US|World

Democrats press Trump administration over “pay-to-play” pardons

Two Democratic members of Congress on Monday pressed the administration of President Donald Trump to retain communication records related to pardons

Democrats press Trump administration over “pay-to-play” pardons
Business|Economy|World

US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration

US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration

US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|US

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin
Crime|Political|US|World

Supreme Court to hear Trump appeal involving lengthy detention of certain immigrants

The U.S.

Supreme Court to hear Trump appeal involving lengthy detention of certain immigrants
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry

The Trump administration's push to boost critical minerals production by regulating prices is facing skeptical G7 allies

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry
Crime|Political|US|World

Supreme Court dumps Trump aide Carter Page’s wiretapping suit against James Comey

Supreme Court dumps Trump aide Carter Page’s wiretapping suit against James Comey

Supreme Court dumps Trump aide Carter Page’s wiretapping suit against James Comey
Arts|Economy|Education|Health

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

The White House says the changes it seeks would strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight. Critics say federal grantmaking would become too political.

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch

The

Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement

Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement

Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Markets celebrate MOU on SoH

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Markets had suspected President Trump wanted to wrap up the war for his birthday, and so it happened.

Markets celebrate MOU on SoH