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Hillary Clinton says Biden’s 2024 re-election bid was a ‘terrible mistake’ costing Democrats presidency
Hillary Clinton criticized Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election bid as a ‘terrible mistake’ that hurt Democrats’ chances and the country.
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Iran Re-closes Strait of Hormuz Citing Israeli Attacks Despite US-Iran Peace Deal
Iran announced it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again due to Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, challenging a recent US-Iran peace agreement.
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Trump cancels Senate hearing for Jay Clayton as U.S. Director of National Intelligence
President Trump halted Jay Clayton’s Senate confirmation as DNI, delaying it until Jamie McDonald is confirmed as U.S. Attorney for SDNY.
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South Korean President Lee urges Trump to lead peaceful North Korea resolution at G7 summit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked U.S. President Donald Trump to lead efforts for peaceful North Korea talks at the 2026 G7 summit in France.
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US Marine Corps to build permanent war-ready stockpile in southeastern Australia
The US military will establish a permanent Marine Corps stockpile in Victoria, Australia, operational by 2028 to support Indo-Pacific missions.
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Trump-backed Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff, to face Jon Ossoff in November
Mike Collins defeated Derek Dooley in Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff on June 16 to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff in November.
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G7 leaders pledge to tackle debt burdens in developing and middle-income countries
On June 16, 2026, G7 leaders in France committed to intensify efforts addressing debt challenges in developing countries, including vulnerable middle-income nations [s1,s2].
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One killed, one injured in Wilmington Hospital shooting; suspect arrested
A shooting at Wilmington Hospital on June 16 left one person dead and another injured; a 23-year-old suspect was taken into custody the same night.
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Sierra Leone receives first group of nine West African deportees from US
Sierra Leone received nine West African migrants deported from the United States on Wednesday morning, the first under a new repatriation agreement.
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Trump and Netanyahu hold tense talks over Iran peace deal and military options
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tense call discussing a peace proposal and possible military strikes on Iran.
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Trump demands firing of Senate parliamentarian after $1 billion security funding blocked
President Trump called for Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to be removed after she blocked $1 billion in ballroom security funding.
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U.S. House passes bipartisan bill limiting investor purchases of single-family homes
The U.S. House approved a bipartisan housing bill restricting large investors from buying single-family homes while allowing new construction, with strong support on May 20, 2026.
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Cost of Trump White House ballroom rises to $600 million with majority taxpayer-funded
The Trump-initiated White House ballroom project, begun in 2025, now costs $600 million with around $307 million from taxpayers despite Trump's private funding claims.
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Trump Thanks China and Russia for Role in US-Iran Preliminary Ceasefire Agreement
President Donald Trump credited Chinese and Russian leaders for helping achieve an initial US-Iran ceasefire deal by supporting the US naval blockade.
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Florida sues TikTok over alleged violations of child social media law
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit June 15 alleging TikTok violates state law banning children under 14 from social media use.
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France's DGSI to replace US AI firm Palantir with domestic provider ChapsVision
France's DGSI will phase out Palantir and adopt French AI firm ChapsVision to ensure digital sovereignty, Prime Minister Lecornu announced today.
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Poll: 38% of Americans Doubt US Will Remain Unified After 250 Years
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 38% of Americans doubt the US will exist as a single country in 250 years, with growing concerns about democracy and political violence.
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Multiple Iranian Ships Cross US Naval Blockade Ahead of Ceasefire Signing
On June 16, 2026, three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo ships broke through the US Navy maritime blockade amid ceasefire talks.
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FBI foils plot to attack White House UFC event using drones and snipers
The FBI disrupted a plot involving explosive drones and snipers targeting the June 14 UFC event at the White House, arresting five men.
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Trump urges Russia-Ukraine peace amid G7 summit; Zelensky proposes US-hosted talks
Donald Trump called for a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war during the G7 summit, meeting with both Putin and Zelensky to discuss ending hostilities.
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UNICEF: Nearly Half of World’s Children Face Three or More Overlapping Climate Hazards
UNICEF reports that roughly 1.1 billion children globally are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards.
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US and Iran agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz, ships already moving amid ally doubts
US and Iran announced a peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz with ships moving through and formal signing set for June 19, 2026.
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US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base, killing eight
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on June 15, killing eight people aboard.
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Donald Trump Hosts UFC Freedom 250 on White House Lawn with Controversial Remarks
President Donald Trump hosted UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, marking the first pro sporting event at the White House with seven fights and controversial comments.