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Bitcoin Falls to $61,193 as US Dollar Strengthens
Crypto markets have wiped off more than $2 trillion in market cap since October 2025, according to Coingecko.
Trump Says Progress Is Being Made on Lebanon
Hezbollah said it would not abide by a ceasefire agreed between Beirut and Jerusalem in Washington.
US Labor Market Stays Hot as Economy Adds 172,000 New Jobs in May
The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent.
Rubio Backs Bolivia’s Government as Protests Trigger Food, Fuel Shortages
Protests and road blockades have disrupted supplies to Bolivia’s two largest urban centers, La Paz and El Alto, home to about 2 million people.
California High-Speed Rail’s Early Segment Scales Down as Local Officials Reluctant to Pay
The cost of the whole high-speed rail project was estimated at $126.08 billion, compared to the $33 billion price tag when the project was approved in 2008.
Trump Admin Cuts Funding to Hawaii Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
The unit failed to secure a single indictment or conviction from 2021 to 2025, according to federal officials.
FCC Rethinks School Internet Subsidies Over Screen Time Concerns
The agency has been subsidizing connectivity to and within schools for almost 30 years, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said.
California Lawmakers Reject Lobbying Transparency Bills to Explore Other Options
The Assembly plans to look into other ways to increase public access to lobbyist letters without requiring legislation.
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Bessent Signals Bigger Boeing Sales to China Before Xi’s US Trip
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China may purchase additional Boeing jet orders ahead of the Chinese leader’s September visit.
Ohio State University Reaches $100 Million Settlement With Nearly 300 Sex Abuse Survivors
Ohio State University Reaches $100 Million Settlement With Nearly 300 Sex Abuse Survivors.
Appeals Court Halts Order for Customs Chief’s Testimony in Tariff Refunds Case
An appeals court stopped an order that would have required Rodney Scott to testify in the case about tariff refunds.
American Journalist Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
Chinese intelligence agent told the man his reports would be read by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to court documents.
New York Democrats Advance Plan to Redraw House Maps Before 2028
Democrats pushed the amendment through both chambers on party lines, 38–22 and 91–47. It must pass again next year and win voter approval to take effect.
DOJ Launches $300 Million Initiative to Transform Public Safety in American Cities
Recent surges of federal law enforcement in cities such as Memphis have resulted in a decline in violent crime rates, including murders and sexual assaults.
Obamacare Fraud Estimated to Cost $25 Billion This Year: Report
A conservative think tank estimates 6.2 million improper enrollments in 2026. That’s more than a quarter of all enrollments.
Day in Photos: Demonstration in Chile, Military Helicopter Crash, and Fire in India
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Senate Moves Ahead With Bill to Fund ICE, Border Patrol
The vote kicks off an amendment process called a vote-a-rama.
Bass Advances to Runoff in LA Mayor’s Race; Pratt, Raman Vie for Remaining Spot
Votes to determine the runner up, who will advance alongside incumbent Mayor Karen Bass to the general election, are still coming in.
NY and 6 States Sue Federal Government Over Canceled Wind Project
They argued that cancellation of the lease did not follow due process.
Amazon’s Ring Doorbell Hit With $5 Million Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Feature
The ‘Familiar Faces’ feature was designed to alert homeowners about who is approaching their front door, the company said.
‘We’ll Fly Again Before the End of This Year,’ Says Blue Origin CEO
NASA also expressed confidence that some of the company’s upcoming moon base missions could still go ahead as planned.
