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Blanche: Scrapping $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:01:50 EDTCourt Tosses Lawsuit Over Trump Energy Policy
An appeals court dismissed a lawsuit filed by 22 children against executive orders issued by President Donald Trump establishing his energy policy, The Hill reported.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:20:56 EDTReport: House Ethics Panel Opens Probe of Rep. Gomez
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., over allegations of sexual misconduct, according to three sources familiar with the inquiry, adding another sitting Democrat to a growing list of lawmakers under scrutiny by the bipartisan panel.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:14:51 EDTVandalism Cited in Fuel Leak at WH-Backed Freedom 250 Event Space
Organizers of a Trump administration-backed event celebrating America's 250th anniversary say vandals were responsible for a fuel spill that contaminated part of the National Mall and triggered an environmental cleanup effort, NBC News first reported on Tuesday.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:03:51 EDTRubio Clashes With Senate Democrat Over Iran Talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed Tuesday with Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., after she accused him of being at a party in Miami with President Donald Trump while other senior U.S. officials were involved in negotiations with Iran.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:13:57 EDTWall Street Ends Modestly Higher on AI Zeal
The S&P 500 and the Dow closed modestly higher Tuesday as risk appetite driven by AI fervor was counterbalanced by tensions arising from U.S.-Iran talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the months-long war.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:01:32 EDTBloomberg: Just 4 Ships Transited Strait of Hormuz
Uncertainty surrounding peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran has brought commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a virtual standstill, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:46:16 EDTTrump Blasts Media Over Iran Talks Coverage
President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected media reports that negotiations between the United States and Iran had been suspended, calling such claims "false and erroneous" and insisting discussions have continued uninterrupted.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:34:01 EDTLA County Investigating Election-Related Vandalism, Burned Ballots
Los Angeles County election officials are investigating apparent acts of election-related vandalism after mail-in ballots were burned in a drop box and a voting center was damaged just days before California voters headed to the polls for the state's primary election, The Hill reported Tuesday.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:09:45 EDTVaccine-Preventable Illnesses Are Increasing
Pediatricians and emergency physicians across the United States are reporting a rise in serious illnesses that were once largely controlled through childhood vaccination, raising concerns that declining immunization rates could lead to broader public health setbacks.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:28:20 EDTCalif. Election System Faces Scrutiny as Lengthy Vote Count Fuels Uncertainty
California's election system is facing renewed scrutiny as voters cast ballots in a gubernatorial primary that may not produce definitive results for days or even weeks, according to a Newsweek analysis.Newsweek reported that California's vote-counting process routinely...
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:14:10 EDTJob Openings Rise by 731K, the Most Since 2021
U.S. job openings increased by the most in five years in April, but the surge likely overstates the labor market's health, as hiring declined against the backdrop of economic uncertainty stemming from the Iran war.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:41:01 EDTSen. Thune: No Need for 'Weaponized' Intel Chief
The U.S. does not need a "weaponized" director of national intelligence, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Tuesday.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:37:24 EDTPoll: 79% Say Health System in Crisis
A new poll found that 79% of likely voters believe the U.S. healthcare system is either in crisis or facing major problems, while 76% said they are highly concerned about out-of-pocket costs such as premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:25:06 EDTFlesh-Eating Screwworm Detected 25 Miles From US Border in Mexico, USDA Says
A parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage was found in Mexico within 25 miles of the U.S. border, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Tuesday.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:43:47 EDTTrump Ally Hinson Warns Iran War Risks Becoming GOP Liability
Rep. Ashley Hinson, a leading Republican candidate for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat, warned that the conflict with Iran could become a political liability if it continues much longer, Politico reported on Tuesday.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:26:23 EDTFrederiksen to Start 3rd Term as Danish PM Thanks to Greenland Stance
Mette Frederiksen is set to begin a third term as Denmark's prime minister, during which she is expected to maintain a firm stance against President Donald Trump's ambitions for Greenland, the kingdom's semiautonomous territory, and continue supporting Ukraine.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:42:08 EDTDavid Axelrod Says Trump Anger at Netanyahu Justified
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said President Donald Trump's reported frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was understandable, arguing that Netanyahu has damaged Israel's standing internationally and created political challenges for Trump.Speaking...
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:21:52 EDTTrump Admin Seeks Greater Oversight of Federal Grants
The White House is moving to ensure billions of dollars in federal grants support President Donald Trump's policy agenda, unveiling a proposal that would increase oversight of taxpayer-funded programs across the federal government.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:07:32 EDTBlue Origin: Launch Pad Damage Less Than Feared
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin said Tuesday that last week's rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and some other critical parts of the launch pad.
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