Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds

A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States. 

Judge bans Trump from enforcing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.

House committee approves new social media rules for children

Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information

A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.

2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department

Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024. 

Former mob enforcer turned NJ councilman 1 of 2 arrested in extortion case

New Jersey officials arrested two men this week, including a former mob associate turned local councilman, in connection with an extortion investigation.

Poll reveals how public support for Iran war compares to other US conflicts

A new Gallup poll found U.S. military action against Iran received lower public approval than most major military operations since the 1980s.

Report: White House delaying release of voting machine security study

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a new report implying that voting machines could face software vulnerabilities ahead of the November midterm elections.

Court restores Ohio rules limiting kids’ access to social media

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts. 

Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates

With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.

President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier

President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).

Trump pulls dozens of national park exhibits deemed to ‘inappropriately disparage’ Americans

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must return dozens of exhibits that were removed by a Trump order because they were deemed to “inappropriately disparage" Americans. 

U.S. VP JD Vance: Gas prices lower after Trump/Iran agreement
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance took reporter questions at a June 18 press briefing, shortly after an agreement between President Trump and Iran. Vance announced the lowest gas prices since the conflict began.

White House UFC Freedom 250 attack plot: Alleged ringleader was in US illegally, DHS says

Federal officials say Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, identified in court documents as the alleged ringleader of a plot to attack the White House UFC event this past weekend, was in the country illegally after overstaying a visa, according to information from Fox News Digital.