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Trump says Iran ceasefire is over and U.S. launches more strikes
President Donald Trump said the Iran ceasefire was over, and AP and the Financial Times reported that the U.S. then launched additional strikes on Iran. The escalation lifted oil prices, pressured global stocks and renewed concern about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Congressional report alleges Trump politicized America250 planning through Freedom 250
A new congressional report alleges the Trump administration steered America’s 250th anniversary planning into a partisan, donor-driven operation through Freedom 250, sidelining the bipartisan commission created by Congress. The report renews scrutiny of funding, access and oversight around the semiquincentennial.
Trump administration shifts to 'birth tourism' crackdown after Supreme Court birthright ruling
After the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship on June 30, the Trump administration pivoted to a narrower crackdown on alleged birth tourism, with officials saying they will use visa screening, fraud investigations and interagency enforcement to target pregnant foreign visitors.
Trump nominates Keith Sonderling for permanent labor secretary role
President Donald Trump said he will nominate acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to lead the Labor Department permanently, a move that requires Senate confirmation.
Supreme Court rules for ExxonMobil and Cisco in June 23 opinions
The Supreme Court issued two June 23 opinions that will shape transnational litigation: a 6-3 ruling letting ExxonMobil pursue claims over Cuban confiscated property and a separate decision ending a Falun Gong lawsuit against Cisco under the Alien Tort Statute.
Top DOJ officials can remain part of prosecution of press gala attack, judge rules
A federal judge denied a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials Todd Blanche and Jeanine Pirro from the prosecution of Cole Tomas Allen in the White House Correspondents' Association dinner attack case, ruling their attendance at the event and Pirro's ties to Donald Trump did not create a conflict of interest.
Trump Fast-Tracks Quantum Computing With New Executive Orders
President Trump signed two executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum computing and move up the federal shift to post-quantum cryptography, with goals tied to 2028 and 2031.
Trump Signs Executive Orders to Speed Quantum Computing Push
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on June 22 aimed at accelerating U.S. quantum computing development and advancing the federal shift to post-quantum cryptography by 2031.
Trump administration quietly shifts $352 million in federal funds for White House ballroom
The Trump administration quietly redirected about $352 million in federal funds toward White House ballroom-related work, according to AP and The Guardian. The move drew from Secret Service accounts and renewed questions about legality, congressional control of spending and Trump’s promise that the project would be privately funded.
Trump administration reverses plan to dismantle ocean monitoring system
The National Science Foundation has reversed its plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, saying it will keep the ocean-monitoring network operating, redeploy some removed equipment and seek expert input on its future.
Trump invokes Defense Production Act as GM and Lockheed discuss partnership
Multiple reports say Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to speed munitions production while General Motors and Lockheed Martin are discussing a possible supply-chain partnership. The talks are described as exploratory, with no detailed agreement publicly disclosed.
Trump at G7 faces pressure to put Ukraine back on his agenda
At the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, Trump spoke with Zelenskyy and Putin and said Russia and Ukraine should make a deal, while allies pressed for more U.S. pressure on Moscow and stronger support for Kyiv.
US justice department charges five men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
Federal authorities have charged five men over an alleged plot targeting a UFC event planned at the White House, saying investigators uncovered discussions of drones, firearms and attacks on fleeing attendees.
Five arrests in alleged plot targeting UFC event at the White House
Federal authorities say they disrupted an alleged plot targeting a White House UFC event, arresting five suspects in multiple states as the investigation continues.
Trump invokes Cold War-era law to boost munitions production
Trump signed a June 11 memo invoking the Defense Production Act to speed U.S. munitions output, citing limited production capacity, fragile supply chains, long-lead dependencies and bottlenecks. The directive gives Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authority to pursue voluntary agreements with private industry as the administration looks to rebuild missile stocks.
DOJ charges five men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
The Justice Department has charged five men over an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House, according to court papers and an FBI affidavit described in published reports. Investigators say the plan involved explosive-laden drones intended to cause panic, followed by gunfire at people fleeing the scene.
FBI foils 'explosive-laden drone' attack on UFC White House event, five people in custody
Newly unsealed court papers say the FBI disrupted a planned attack on the White House UFC event, describing explosives-laden drones, gunfire on fleeing crowds and five arrests across multiple states.
FBI says it disrupted planned attacks targeting White House UFC event
The FBI says it disrupted an alleged plot targeting the UFC event on the White House South Lawn and arrested five people after receiving intelligence on June 10. Newly unsealed court papers describe encrypted chats, alleged drone and sniper plans, and a broader group of suspects across multiple states.
'Reeks of corruption': protesters rally as Trump hosts UFC event on his birthday
Protesters gathered in Washington as President Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on his 80th birthday. Reporting says an emergency lawsuit to block the card was rejected, while supporters and critics staged competing demonstrations around the spectacle.
Donald Trump turns 80 and hosts UFC event on the White House South Lawn
Multiple outlets reported that Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026, coinciding with his 80th birthday and the run-up to America 250. The event drew protesters, highlighted Trump’s relationship with UFC leadership and renewed questions about ethics and financing.
Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran deal will be signed today but Tehran casts doubt on timing as Israel launches strikes on Beirut
Trump said a U.S.-Iran deal could be signed on June 14, but Iranian officials said no final signing decision had been made. Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs killed at least three people and wounded 16, while Israel said the attack followed Hezbollah projectiles fired into northern Israel.
Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Trump’s UFC event at White House
Marjorie Taylor Greene has criticized Donald Trump’s planned UFC event at the White House, calling the venue inappropriate and questioning whether taxpayers should help pay for it. The fight is scheduled for June 14 on the South Lawn and has been promoted as part of the U.S. semiquincentennial and Trump’s 80th birthday.
Seven fights on the South Lawn: Trump prepares for UFC birthday spectacle at White House
The White House is set to host UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday after a federal judge rejected an effort to block the card, which is tied to Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Trump officials cut federal funds to LA homeless services agency
The Trump administration has frozen federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority while HUD investigates alleged fraud, misuse of funds and conflict-of-interest violations. LAHSA, Mayor Karen Bass and county leaders say the move is political and could disrupt housing support.