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Trump Anticipates Meeting With Iran's Supreme Leader
President Donald Trump said he anticipates meeting Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and indicated progress is being made despite ongoing conflict and slow-moving peace negotiations.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:41:56 EDTTrump: Platner a 'Major Sleaze Bag,' Talarico Is 'Worse'
President Donald Trump criticized two leading Democrat Senate candidates in a podcast interview Wednesday, calling Maine candidate Graham Platner a "major sleaze bag" and saying Texas Democrat James Talarico was "worse."
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:08:04 EDTReport: Disruption of Mideast Energy Supplies Into Next Year Would Slam Global Economy
Prolonged disruption of energy supplies from the Middle East due to the Iran war would deal a severe blow to the global economy, sending some countries into recession and spreading inflation and higher unemployment...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:22:47 EDTGOP Lawmaker Files Resolution to End $3.8 Billion Aid to Israel
A pro-Israel House Republican introduced a resolution to replace the $3.8 billion in annual U.S. military aid to Israel with a partnership allowing Israel to purchase American weapons using its own funds, a proposal backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:31:59 EDTTrump Confirms Calling Netanyahu 'Crazy' Amid Iran Talks
President Donald Trump in an interview released Wednesday confirmed an earlier report that he criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "crazy" in a Monday phone call, saying he was "a little bit perturbed" that Israel's fighting of Hezbollah in Lebanon was...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:32:36 EDTTrump: Not Ruling Out DeSantis as Attorney General
President Donald Trump said he's not ruling out Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace former Attorney General Pam Bondi, calling the term-limited governor "very good" and referring to him as a friend.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:18:00 EDTSpaceX Aims for $75 Billion IPO at $135 per Share
SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion in its initial public offering by selling 555.6 million shares at a target price of $135 per share, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:17:21 EDTGallup Poll: Same-Sex Marriage Support Flattens
Acceptance of same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has flattened after more than two decades of steadily increasing support, with an ongoing decline among Republicans, according to a new Gallup poll. About 65% of U.S. adults believe same-sex marriage should be...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:52:25 EDTUS Eyes New Tariffs on 60 Economies Over Forced Labor
The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on imports from 60 economies after determining that they failed to curb trade in goods made with forced labor, a finding described by a senior EU lawmaker as "utterly absurd." The proposal from the U.S. Trade ...
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:05:47 EDTGeorge Santos Reported to Prosecutors Over Suspicious Kalshi Trades, AP Source Says
A prediction market reported U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he'd be going to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance, according to a person familiar with the investigation.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:48:21 EDTHilton, Becerra Lead in California Governor's Primary
Republican businessman and commentator Steve Hilton emerged as the frontrunner in California's closely watched gubernatorial primary, leading the race to secure one of two spots in November's general election. With just over half of ballots counted Wednesday, Hilton held ...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:17:46 EDTJill Biden: Sorry She Didn't Talk More About Son Hunter's Addiction
Jill Biden says she is sorry she didn't talk more about her son Hunter's drug addiction during her time in the White House, explaining that she now realizes that being open about his substance abuse and his recovery can offer hope to others in the same situation.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:05:01 EDTIran Claims Cruise Missile Strike on Cargo Ship
A Panama-flagged cargo ship was hit by twin explosions in the Persian Gulf near Iraq’s Umm Qasr port, and a day later Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it launched a cruise missile at the vessel in retaliation for a U.S. strike on an Iran-bound cargo ship in the Sea of Oman.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:15:43 EDTVeteran CBS Journalist Pelley Out After '60 Minutes' Confrontation
Veteran CBS News journalist Scott Pelley has reportedly been fired following a clash with new "60 Minutes" Executive Producer Nick Bilton and growing tensions over the show's direction.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:06:03 EDTCanadian PM Warns of 'Crisis of Antisemitism'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country is facing a "crisis of antisemitism."
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:39:17 EDTDr. Oz: 6 Million ACA Users May Not Qualify
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said Tuesday that about 35% of Affordable Care Act enrollees – roughly 6 million people – might not "be legit."
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:29:13 EDTBennett Wins Primary to Face GOP Rep. Kean
Rebecca Bennett has won the Democratic primary to face Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., who has not been seen in Congress since March, Newsmax projects.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:32:41 EDTLast Social Security Paper Checks to Be Issued in '26
The Social Security Administration said it intends to complete the transition of all remaining beneficiaries from paper checks this year, accelerating a broader federal pivot to electronic payments that began under an executive order President Donald Trump signed last spring.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:25:22 EDTRep. Ogles Draws Complaints Over Pride Month Comment
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is drawing criticism after posting a message on social media at the start of Pride Month declaring that "Homosexuality has no place in America."
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:43:04 EDTTrans Minors Sue to Block Access to Medical Records
A group of transgender minors is suing the Justice Department to block a federal prosecutor's subpoena of a New York City hospital where they were treated.
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