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Crimea Fuel Stations Run Dry After Ukrainian Strikes
Fuel stations on the Russian-held Crimean peninsula were out of petrol on Thursday, Reuters witnesses said, as a Ukrainian campaign against supply lines to the peninsula escalates. A Reuters witness in Sevastopol, the peninsula's largest city, said that there was no fuel at...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:53:40 EDTUS Charges Suspected Russian Hacker With Facilitating Cyber Campaign
A suspected Russian hacker is in U.S. custody after being extradited from Thailand and has been charged with facilitating a campaign of cyberattacks carried out by a Russia-aligned group that victimized numerous U.S. companies.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:09 EDTMidwest Storms Knock Out Power, Disrupt Flights
Damaging storms swept through the Midwest, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers and causing more than a thousand flight delays or cancellations at Chicago airports.The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings Wednesday across Illinois, Kansas,...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:40:47 EDTKash Patel on the FBI's Defining Test: Securing the World Cup
With 48 teams, 36 base camps, and 11 stadiums, the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, is one of the biggest security challenges the FBI has ever faced. That's before you account for 3 million visitors, including heads of state...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:46:44 EDTCanada Floats Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Canada has introduced legislation that would require users to be at least 16 years old to access major social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, joining an international effort to protect children online.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:31:18 EDTTrump: Might Not Renew North America Free Trade Deal
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. might not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, the free trade agreement among the three countries.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:01:17 EDTFBI: 7 Arrested for Alleged Attacks on University of Michigan Leaders
FBI Director Kash Patel announced Wednesday that federal agents and law enforcement partners have arrested seven individuals charged in a 10-count indictment alleging a coordinated campaign of threats, vandalism and intimidation against University of Michigan leaders.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:15:52 EDTGroup Hits Talarico on Trans Issues in Senate Ad
A Trump-aligned conservative group is launching a six-figure advertising campaign targeting Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, signaling growing Republican concern about a race that had long been viewed as safe Republican territory.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:32:43 EDTRep. Jason Smith: Congress Must Fix Social Security
The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee said Wednesday that Congress must act now to avert a projected shortfall in Social Security's main trust fund by the end of 2032.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:19:08 EDTJudge Rejects Watchdog's Bid to Block 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a government watchdog's request for a court order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from forging ahead with a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a...
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:38:13 EDTSeveral Dem Senators Still Won't Endorse Platner
Graham Platner may have overwhelmingly won the Maine Democratic Senate primary Tuesday night, but some Senate Democrats remain on the fence about supporting him.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:13:21 EDTWH Defends Cuba Sanctions as UN Warns of Harm
The Trump administration defended its sanctions on Cuba on Wednesday after the United Nations' human rights chief warned U.S. actions were causing "widespread harm to the population and endangering lives.""These sanctions target the leaders and entities who sustain the...
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:24:50 EDTWH, Defense Firms to Discuss Ramping Up Production
The Trump administration plans to meet executives from the biggest U.S. defense contractors at the White House as soon as next week to discuss accelerating production, as U.S. strikes on Iran and other military operations draw down supplies, sources said.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:58 EDTSenators Urge Action as Social Security Gap Widens
A bipartisan group of senators is pushing Congress to extend Social Security’s solvency after the program’s trustees issued a report Tuesday warning that its main retirement trust fund would face a significant shortfall by the fourth quarter of 2032.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:02:32 EDTFla. High Court Allows New Map for Midterm Elections
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed new U.S. House districts drawn by Republicans to be used in the midterm elections, marking another victory for the GOP in a nationwide redistricting effort aimed at helping the party retain its slim House majority.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:18:58 EDTOpenAI: China Pushes Tariff, Data Center Propaganda
Chinese propagandists have been trying to use OpenAI's flagship chat to gin up opposition to President Donald Trump's tariffs and intervene in American debates over data centers and artificial intelligence, OpenAI said in a report published on Wednesday.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:20:35 EDTTrump to Skip First US Hosted World Cup Match
President Donald Trump will not attend Friday's FIFA World Cup match between the United States and Paraguay in Los Angeles.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:17:06 EDTFeds Sell Old Post Office Building in D.C.
The General Services Administration announced Wednesday the sale of the historic Old Post Office Building on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, part of the agency's effort to reduce the federal government's real estate holdings and focus resources on core assets.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:57:08 EDTTrump: Ensure 'Right People' Enter US for World Cup
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration wants to make sure everyone attending the FIFA World Cup is properly vetted, The Hill reported.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:38:53 EDTTrump Picks Capital One Exec to Lead Consumer Watchdog
President Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated former financial regulator Brian Johnson to lead the federal government's top watchdog for consumer financial protection, according to a notice from the White House.
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