United States · Politics
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Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary despite controversies
Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic Senate primary on June 9 with about 72-75% of the vote amid controversy.
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Nick Reiner Seeks Access to $1.5 Million Trust Fund for Murder Trial Fees
Nick Reiner petitioned a Los Angeles court to access his parents' trust fund to pay legal fees as he faces murder charges.
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NASA names Artemis III crew to test SpaceX and Blue Origin moon landers in 2027
NASA announced four astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission to test docking of new moon landers in orbit in 2027.
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Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in fatal Texas high school stabbing
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf in a stabbing at a Texas high school track meet in 2025.
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Mark Fuhrman, LAPD Detective from OJ Simpson Trial, Dies at 74
Mark Fuhrman, former LAPD detective involved in the 1995 OJ Simpson trial, has died in Idaho at age 74.
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US Congress approves $70 billion funding for immigration enforcement under Trump
Congress passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill, signed into law by President Trump on June 10, 2026.
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Trump says Middle East peace deal with Iran in final stages, expected soon
US President Donald Trump said June 9 that peace talks with Iran are in their final stage and a deal could come within days.
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6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Northwest Coast of Cuba, Felt in Florida and Mexico
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off northwest Cuba Monday, shaking parts of Florida, Mexico, and Cuba with no reported injuries.
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UN Chief Guterres urges end to Middle East violence, reopening Gaza crossings amid escalating conflict
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned renewed Middle East violence and called for ceasefires and humanitarian access to Gaza.
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Trump repeats baseless claims of rigged California primary elections
Donald Trump claimed California gubernatorial and LA mayoral primaries are rigged without evidence, walking out of an NBC interview when challenged.
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Trump’s approval rating steady near career lows amid rising US gas price worries
Polls June 3-8 show Trump’s approval at 35%, with 59% of Americans expecting higher gas prices amid Iran conflict.
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US Raises Israel to 'Critical' Counterintelligence Threat Level over Espionage Allegations
The US Pentagon elevated Israel to its highest counterintelligence threat level citing intensified espionage targeting senior US officials.
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Nithya Raman advances to November runoff for LA mayor, edging out Spencer Pratt
Nithya Raman secured second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, advancing to a runoff against incumbent Karen Bass.
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UN urges immediate lifting of US sanctions on Cuba citing severe humanitarian harm
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk said US sanctions since January 2026 are causing critical harm to Cubans, including rising infant deaths and medicine shortages.
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US and Iran sign preliminary peace deal to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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US-Iran tensions rise after US Apache downed and retaliatory strikes exchanged
A US Apache helicopter went down June 8 near Strait of Hormuz, triggering US strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation on US bases.
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US Justice Department files denaturalisation cases against 17 immigrants for fraud and crimes
The Justice Department filed denaturalisation cases on June 8 against 17 naturalised US citizens accused of immigration fraud and serious offenses.
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Zelenskyy holds positive talks with US envoys to advance Ukraine peace efforts
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner on June 8 to discuss renewing diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine.
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Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
Ed Gallrein won Kentucky's 4th District GOP primary over incumbent Thomas Massie, backed by Trump and outspending with $32M in ads.
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New York Times Files Second Lawsuit Against Pentagon Over Press Escort Policy
The New York Times sued the Pentagon on May 18, 2026, challenging a new escort policy limiting reporters’ access as unconstitutional.
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WHO declares international emergency over Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHO declared a public health emergency on May 17 amid an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda with confirmed deaths and cases.
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Donald Trump nominates Todd Blanche as permanent US Attorney General
Donald Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve permanently as US Attorney General, submitting the nomination to the Senate on June 8 or 9, 2026.
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US troops remain on high alert amid 14-week stalemate with Iran
US forces maintain highest alert in the Middle East as conflict with Iran enters 14th week with ongoing ceasefire and regional attacks.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Era $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful Tax
A US federal judge ruled June 8 that the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee is an unauthorized tax and blocked its enforcement.