Politico·Jun 26
The world's not big on the US. The World Cup might help.
Few people globally have confidence in President Donald Trump's leadership, according to a new poll.
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The Hill·Jun 26
OpenAI slow rolls new model amid Trump administration concerns
{beacon} Technology The Big Story OpenAI slow rolls new model amid Trump admin's concerns OpenAI announced Friday it will preview its newest GPT-5.6 model series with only a group of partners before a public rollout, at the behest of the U.S. government. © AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool The ChatGPT maker said it previewed...
The Hill·Jun 26
Trump's religious liberty report calls for building 'bridges' between church and state
A draft final report from President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission released on Friday calls for “building bridges between church and state,” a seeming reversal of a longstanding U.S. legal principle. “Americans must know their rights and stand with courage when those rights are challenged,” the commission’s report reads. “To preserve this freedom, we must build bridges,...
The Straits Times·Jun 26
Could Michelle Obama run for US president in 2028?
Could Michelle Obama run for US president in 2028? The Straits Times
The Hill·Jun 26
US, Israel, Lebanon announce framework agreement, boxing out Iran
The Trump administration, Israel and Lebanon on Friday announced a trilateral framework aimed at kicking out Iran’s influence in the country through its support of the militant group Hezbollah and paving a way for an Israeli withdrawal from territory it holds in the south. The agreement came after three days of intense talks between Israeli...
NYT Politics·Jun 26
How the Supreme Court Removed Key Protections for Immigrants
Our Supreme Court reporter Ann E. Marimow describes how a 6-3 majority of the justices removed protections for immigrants and asylum seekers amid the Trump administration’s crackdown.
Washington Examiner·Jun 26
Gallego says Democrats are ‘in trouble’ in 2028 if Rubio is GOP nominee
Gallego says Democrats are ‘in trouble’ in 2028 if Rubio is GOP nominee Washington Examiner
NYT Politics·Jun 26
Earthquake Tests Growing Ties Between U.S. and Venezuela
The Trump administration said it would commit aid, as it expands U.S. commercial interests in Venezuela beyond oil.
The Hill·Jun 26
DACA renewal delays under Trump spark lawsuit
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients sued the federal government Thursday, citing significant delays in renewals of their status under the Trump administration. Those brought to the U.S. as children rely on the status, created under President Obama, in order to secure work permits as well as a lawful pathway to remain in the...
The Hill·Jun 26
GOP governor of Ohio, home to 10K Haitians, calls TPS ruling ‘a mistake’
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) expressed concern about the implications of the Supreme Court’s Thursday ruling in Mullin v. Doe, which authorized the Trump administration’s efforts to strip certain humanitarian protections from Haitians and Syrians residing in the U.S. “Today’s decision is a legal decision. As I have stated in the past, the policy to...
The Hill·Jun 26
Secret Service didn't secure mobile devices, putting leaders at risk, says report
The Secret Service left themselves vulnerable to hacking due to issues with both official and personal devices, a government watchdog found in a report ordered after the assassination attempt on President Trump’s life in Butler, Pa. The report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) found that agents...
The Hill·Jun 26
Trump warns democratic socialist victories in primaries 'isn't stopping with New York'
President Trump warned that the democratic socialist candidate victories in Tuesday's New York primaries goes beyond the left-leaning city. “The Democrat Party is in big trouble because this isn’t stopping with New York," Trump said on Friday, speaking at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's Annual Policy Conference in Washington. "It's too easy to get elected,...
NYT Politics·Jun 26
Yale Seeks Trump Administration Deal in Inquiry Over Race and Admissions
The university hired a high-powered law firm to try to reach an agreement with the Justice Department over claims its admissions practices hurt white and Asian applicants.
Mediaite·Jun 26
Senate Democrat Warns Party: ‘We Are in Trouble’ if Rubio Is 2028 GOP Nominee
Senate Democrat Warns Party: ‘We Are in Trouble’ if Rubio Is 2028 GOP Nominee Mediaite
The Hill·Jun 26
Official who claims to have once teleported to Waffle House on leave at FEMA
A Trump administration appointee who claims to have once teleported to a Waffle House is now on leave from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A FEMA spokesperson confirmed in a statement to The Hill that Gregg Phillips, who was leading a key disaster response office, is taking “leave for personal reasons.” “Since joining the agency,...
The Hill·Jun 26
Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on any country that imposes tax on US tech firms
President Trump on Friday threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff on any country that implements a digital services tax on American technology companies. He pointed to Europe, where he said countries have “been discussing the imminent implementation” or are “close to actually" putting such taxes in place. Digital services taxes are fees levied on...
The Hill·Jun 26
Iran reasserts its authority over Strait of Hormuz
Iran on Friday asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that safe passage can only be guaranteed for ships that coordinate with Tehran. The statement comes after President Trump accused Iran of hitting a commercial vessel sailing close to the coast of Oman with a one-way attack drone. The British military said the...
Salon.com·Jun 26
The rise of the Christian left could reshape 2028
The rise of the Christian left could reshape 2028 Salon.com
The Hill·Jun 26
Democrats demand Trump remove East Wing debris 'recklessly' dumped at East Potomac Park
A group of Democrats are blasting President Trump's administration for dumping tons of debris from construction for President Trump’s ballroom project, some of which tested positive for toxic chemicals, at Haines Point on land overseen by the National Park Service that is near three D.C. public golf courses. In a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum...
The Hill·Jun 26
Trump says Iran violated ceasefire with drone strike on ship in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Friday said Iran carried out an attack on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation" of a ceasefire, signed last week, that was meant to ensure safe passage through the waterway and kick off negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. In a post on Truth Social, Trump did not address...
The Hill·Jun 26
Trump takes center stage at GOP conference amid internal rifts
Plus: Hegseth’s firing of a top Army rising star irks Republicans {beacon} Happy Friday! That was a bummer of a loss last night for the U.S. men’s national soccer team. But at least it doesn’t matter — it has made it to the knockout round! So, I’m thinking we need our own version of...
NYT Politics·Jun 26
How Trump’s Political Agenda Is Shaped by His Own Obsessions
President Trump’s priorities seem increasingly detached from the concerns of voters and his party.
The Hill·Jun 26
Kelsey Grammer says he's considering a run for political office
Grammer, who met with Trump on Thursday, has hinted that his political aspirations may manifest “in some way” in the coming years.
Newsweek·Jun 26
New Poll Shows How Top 2028 Potential Democratic Candidates Have Shifted
New Poll Shows How Top 2028 Potential Democratic Candidates Have Shifted Newsweek