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Supreme Court allows Trump administration to implement mail-in voting limits
The high court lifted an injunction blocking an executive order that restricts mail-in ballot delivery in 23 states and Washington, D.C.
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Trump Administration Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Visas
The Department of Homeland Security seeks to formalize a steep fee for highly skilled foreign workers that was previously blocked by courts.
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U.S. Launches 'Economic D-Day' Financial Offensive Against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces the largest financial offensive in history to isolate Iran following the collapse of ceasefire negotiations.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Met Privately With Jared Kushner
The meeting between the House Minority Leader and President Trump's son-in-law occurred as Democrats are favored to retake the House in November.
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Zelenskyy Warns Wartime Elections Could 'Destroy' Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected calls for fresh elections, stating a vote during the ongoing conflict with Russia would risk splitting and destroying the country.
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Germany faces EU penalties after missing gender pay gap deadline
The European Union's largest economy missed a June 7 deadline to incorporate the Pay Transparency Directive into national law.
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Supreme Court Declines to Revive Carter Page Lawsuit Against James Comey
The high court refused an appeal from the former Trump campaign adviser seeking to hold individual FBI officials liable for surveillance errors during the 2016 Russia probe.
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Peru Holds Presidential Runoff Amid Decade of Political Turmoil
Voters choose between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez in an election shaped by rising crime and a history of nine presidents in ten years.
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John Bolton to Plead Guilty in Classified Documents Case
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton has reached a plea deal with the Justice Department over the illegal retention of sensitive national security documents.
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European Court of Justice Rules German Asylum Benefit Cuts Violate EU Law
The top EU court ruled that rejected asylum-seekers must receive more than the bare minimum for survival, challenging German policy.
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Senate Leader John Thune Clashes With Trump Over DNI Pick and Settlement Fund
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has pushed back against President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI and a proposed $1.776 billion settlement fund.
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Supreme Court allows Alabama to use map eliminating majority-Black district
The U.S. Supreme Court granted an emergency appeal allowing Alabama to implement a congressional map that reduces the number of majority-Black districts.
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Trump Appoints Housing Director Bill Pulte as Acting Intelligence Chief
President Donald Trump has named Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as acting director of national intelligence.
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Democrats Oppose Proposal to Allow Crypto in 401(k) Plans
Congressional Democrats are challenging a Department of Labor proposal that would permit workplace retirement plans to include digital assets, private equity and private credit.
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Trump Administration Plans to Drop $1.8 Billion DOJ 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund
The administration signaled it will scrap the controversial fund following backlash from Democrats and some Republican lawmakers.
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Published files reveal Peter Mandelson called Starmer's operation 'beleaguered'
Newly released documents regarding Peter Mandelson's US ambassadorship include critical remarks about the Prime Minister's office and details of failed security vetting.
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Polls Close in Colombia Presidential Election Amid US Relations Tension
Voters in Colombia have cast ballots in a presidential race that may redefine the nation's strategic relationship with the United States.
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Justice Clarence Thomas Refuses Stay on Alabama Redistricting Map
Justice Clarence Thomas denied an emergency application from Alabama officials seeking to block a lower court's ordered congressional map.
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Testifies in House Epstein Probe
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Oversight Committee on Friday for closed-door questioning regarding the handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case files.
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Trump Administration Proposes NDAs for All Federal Workers
The Office of Personnel Management has released a draft nondisclosure agreement aimed at curtailing the flow of unauthorized information to the media.
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Federal Judges Block Alabama Congressional Map for 2026 Elections
A three-judge panel ruled that Alabama's 2023 congressional district maps intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
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Wes Streeting calls for under-16 social media ban, citing tobacco industry
The former health secretary argues that social media companies should be treated like tobacco firms as the UK government closes a consultation on age limits.
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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Disarmament of AI in First Papal Encyclical
The pontiff's first formal letter warns against the use of autonomous weapons systems and the monopolistic control of AI by Big Tech.
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Republican Hawks Warn Trump Against 'Disastrous' Iran Peace Deal
Prominent GOP figures, including Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham, have rebuked Donald Trump's planned peace agreement with Tehran.