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Trump nominates Jay Clayton as permanent US Director of National Intelligence
Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton as the permanent US Director of National Intelligence after backlash over Bill Pulte's acting appointment.
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Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran as peace deal talks continue amid protests
US President Donald Trump canceled planned military strikes on Iran on June 11 amid ongoing high-level peace negotiations.
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Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Killing House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Husband
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty on June 11 to murdering Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and shooting state Senator John Hoffman and his wife.
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US Navy Surface Drone Rescues Two US Army Aviators After Helicopter Crash Near Strait of Hormuz
A US Navy unmanned surface vessel rescued two US Army AH-64 Apache crew members after their helicopter crashed near Oman on June 8, 2026.
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22 Countries Condemn Iran’s Proxy Attacks on Dissidents, Journalists, and Jewish Communities
On June 11, 2026, 22 countries jointly condemned Iran’s use of proxy groups to attack dissidents, journalists, and Jewish communities abroad.
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Trump threatens to seize Iran’s key oil hub Kharg Island amid escalating conflict
President Trump said on June 11 US forces may seize Iran’s Kharg Island to control vital oil infrastructure amid intensified strikes.
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US missile strike disables Palau-flagged tanker off Oman, killing three Indian crew members
A US missile hit the oil tanker Settebello near Oman’s coast on June 10-11, killing three Indian sailors and injuring one.
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Widespread protests erupt in Albania over Jared Kushner-linked luxury resort projects
Thousands protest in Tirana against luxury resort developments tied to Jared Kushner, citing environmental and corruption concerns.
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Donald Trump Celebrates 80th Birthday With UFC Event and World Peace Message
Donald Trump turned 80 on June 14, 2026, marking the milestone with a UFC event at the White House and reiterated calls for world peace.
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US inflation hits 4.2% in May as Trump says he 'loves the inflation'
US consumer prices rose 4.2% in May 2026 amid Iran war disruptions, with Trump stating he 'loves the inflation'.
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US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702 expires after Congress fails to extend
Section 702 of the FISA surveillance law expired June 12 after Congress rejected an extension amid opposition to Trump’s acting intelligence chief.
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US launches self-defense strikes on Iran after Apache helicopter downing
The US military conducted air strikes on Iranian military sites June 9-10 in response to Iran downing a US Apache helicopter.
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Social Security trust fund projected to be depleted by late 2032, benefits cut expected
The Social Security Administration projects the OASI trust fund will run out by late 2032, reducing benefits to 78% of scheduled amounts.
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Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary with 72%, to face incumbent Collins
Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic Senate primary with 72% of the vote, setting up a November race against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
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Former Taliban Commander Haji Najibullah Sentenced to 42 Years in US Prison
Haji Najibullah was sentenced to 42 years in New York for hostage taking and attacks killing US soldiers.
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US airstrikes damage water reservoirs in southern Iran, cutting off water to 20,000+ residents
US airstrikes on June 10 targeted southern Iran’s Jask, Sirik, and Qeshm Island, damaging reservoirs and disrupting water supply for over 20,000 people.
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Bill Gates testifies before Congress about ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Bill Gates voluntarily testified June 10 before the U.S. House Oversight Committee about his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Benjamin Netanyahu to run for re-election in Israeli national vote by October 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his bid for re-election in the national election to be held by October 2026.
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US to Complete Southern Border Wall Main Structure by Late 2027
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced the wall's main construction will finish by late 2027, with tech installations by 2028.
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Nearly 20,000 in Japan protest Trump’s use of anime characters on social media
Almost 20,000 Japanese signed a petition against US President Trump’s unauthorized use of manga and anime characters on social media.
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U.S. urges Europe to impose Ebola travel restrictions ahead of 2026 World Cup
The U.S. government urged European countries on June 1 to impose travel restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa before the 2026 World Cup.
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Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra advance to California governor general election
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra secured the top two spots in California’s June 2 primary to face off in the November governor’s race.
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US State Department to pilot $750 premium expedited B1/B2 visa interview service starting July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, the US State Department will pilot a $750 premium service for faster B1/B2 visa interview appointments at select consulates.
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Iran launches missile and drone attacks on US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait
Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck US military bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait in retaliation for US airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz.