US News Live: RFK Jr. aide Calley Means criticizes US health system while promoting wellness alternatives

Calley Means, a prominent aide to independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has been actively criticizing the U.S. health system, attributing its failings to corruption and accusing leading physician groups of protecting their own interests within the nation's $4.9 trillion-a-year healthcare industry, AP says in a report. These criticisms have been voiced by Means in recent public appearances, including interviews and speeches, while he also operates a company focused on promoting wellness alternatives.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at Fort Bragg on Tuesday for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, a move reportedly made in an attempt to quiet criticism he faces for deploying the military at Los Angeles protests, AP says in a report. His visit coincides with other significant developments, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth preparing to face Congress for the first time since reported "Signal leaks," RFK Jr. reportedly ousting the entire CDC vaccine advisory committee, and Trump advancing his maximalist immigration campaign despite ongoing protests in Los Angeles.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has appointed Yeo Han-koo as the new trade minister to lead ongoing tariff negotiations with the USA, Bloomberg said in a report. These negotiations address US tariffs, such as those on steel and aluminum under Section 232 imposed by a previous US administration, which were subsequently reviewed by the former Biden administration. The appointment aims to manage these ongoing trade matters with the current US government under President Donald Trump, considering also global supply chain resilience and the existing US-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA).

A study involving US patients indicates that anti-obesity injections could have diminished weight loss effects in everyday use compared to the outcomes seen in clinical trials, NDTV said in a report. This difference is reportedly due to patients frequently discontinuing the medication or using a reduced maintenance dose, affecting the treatments' real-world efficacy.

Infighting at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) reportedly escalated significantly on Sunday, with several participants in a DNC officer call blaming DNC Vice Chair David Hogg for leaking a portion of the private meeting, the Washington Post said in a report. This incident has reportedly prompted further internal conflict within the organization.

Iran will propose a framework agreement in nuclear negotiations with the United States, a senior Iranian official indicated, potentially paving the way for an interim deal that could be followed by further discussions, Bloomberg said in a report. This initiative comes amid long-stalled efforts to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), from which the USA, under then-President Donald Trump, withdrew in 2018. Any such framework proposal to the current US administration, led by President Donald Trump, would likely be met with significant scrutiny and potential criticism, particularly regarding the extent of Iran's concessions versus any sanctions relief.

Tom Homan commented that talk surrounding the potential arrest of California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has been "blown out of proportion," The Hill said in a report. These remarks address discussions occurring in the context of immigration protests in Los Angeles and President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and Marines in the city. Homan clarified, "There is no threat to arrest Gov. Newsom, but the statement was made..." indicating that while the idea of an arrest had been previously mentioned, it was not an active or official consideration.

President Donald Trump plans to visit Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Tuesday to deliver a speech marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, AP said in a report. This visit occurs as Trump faces criticism regarding the use of military personnel in an attempt to quiet immigration protests in Los Angeles. Fort Bragg, near Fayetteville, serves as headquarters for U.S. Army Special Operations Command, home to units like the Green Berets and Rangers. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll are also slated to attend Tuesday's event.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has stated that the New York City Police Department (N.Y.P.D.) will not tolerate the kind of protests recently occurring in Los Angeles, The New York Times says in a report. Adams affirmed that while the N.Y.P.D. would protect the right to protest peacefully, the department would “not allow violence and lawlessness” in the city.

Jennifer Lyell, a prominent whistleblower whose testimony was integral to a 2022 report exposing widespread sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Church (SBC), died at the age of 47 on Saturday, The New York Times said in a report. As the SBC, the largest Protestant denomination in the USA, commenced its annual meeting this week, Lyell was reportedly not acknowledged from the dais. Her role was significant in bringing to light systemic issues within the church, contributing to ongoing internal political struggles and external scrutiny regarding the denomination's handling of abuse allegations.

Four executions are scheduled to take place in the USA this week—in Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina—marking a notable increase in killings as President Donald Trump advocates for the revival of the death penalty, The Guardian says in a report. A fourth execution, planned for Oklahoma, has been temporarily halted by a judge, though the state's attorney general is contesting this decision. These developments occur amidst rising concerns regarding the methods of execution employed by various states.

High-level trade negotiations between the United States and China continued into a second day in London on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, focused on easing economic tensions, AP says in a report. A U.S. delegation, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, met with a Chinese team led by Vice Premier He Lifeng for several hours on Monday, June 9, with talks resuming Tuesday. President Donald Trump remarked that China is 'not easy' but that the U.S. was 'doing well' in the negotiations.

A new survey by the Pew Research Center, released Tuesday, reveals a significant partisan divide in media trust within the USA, with business publications Forbes and The Wall Street Journal being the only two out of 30 news sources that both Democrats and Republicans reported they are more likely to trust than distrust, AP says in a report. This finding underscores the extent of political polarization in the country, where members of both parties increasingly inhabit different information silos regarding their news consumption.

Fetterman called out unrest in Los Angeles as "anarchy," and noted that his "party loses the moral high ground when we refuse to condemn setting cars on fire, destroying buildings, and assaulting law enforcement," Fox News said in a report.

The administration of President Donald Trump is halting further development of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines, a technology that proved its life-saving potential during the COVID-19 pandemic and was previously advanced under his administration's Operation Warp Speed initiative, The Hill said in a report. This policy shift occurs as mRNA vaccines face increasing scrutiny from individuals skeptical of mainstream scientific views.

Dozens of states across the USA are suing to block the company 23andMe from selling personal genetic data, as per a report in NPR. The states contend that sensitive information such as biological samples, DNA data, health-related traits, and medical records should not be sold without each individual's express and informed consent due to their inherent sensitivity.

Drug overdose fatalities in the USA among individuals younger than 35 decreased by roughly 40% during the previous year (2024), a trend the report describes as a 'welcome pivot' for families and communities impacted by fentanyl, NPR said in a report. This significant reduction in deaths for this specific age group indicates an easing of the fentanyl crisis's impact on younger Americans, as highlighted in the report.

Huawei Technologies Co. founder Ren Zhengfei dismissed the impact of US export restrictions on China in a front-page People’s Daily article, thereby addressing one of the key topics in the ongoing Washington-Beijing trade negotiations, Bloomberg says in a report. Ren's public statement in the Chinese state-run newspaper concerns the United States' curbs on technology exports to China, a central point of contention as the two countries continue their trade discussions.

Public colleges in the USA are reportedly losing millions of dollars as scammers increasingly use artificial intelligence to enroll non-existent students in online courses and steal federal financial aid, as per a report in AP. This fraudulent activity also results in identity theft victims, who never attended these colleges, being wrongly burdened with student debt; for instance, Heather Brady of San Francisco discovered an application had been made to Arizona Western College in her name without her knowledge.

President Donald Trump announced he will continue using Starlink internet service at the White House and reiterated his desire to end his public spat with Elon Musk, Bloomberg reports. Trump told reporters he would retain the service and wished his 'billionaire backer very well.'

President Donald Trump experienced a stumble as he ascended the stairs of Air Force One on Sunday, June 8, 2025, HuffPost said in a report. This event has drawn considerable attention primarily because President Trump had previously and publicly mocked former President Joe Biden for similar incidents of stumbling on stairs, including an occurrence in March 2021. The juxtaposition of Trump's past criticisms of Biden's physical stumbles with his own recent incident has become a focal point of subsequent commentary.

Jurors in the Harvey Weinstein trial are reportedly fighting among themselves, and the foreperson has also stated that some jurors are considering allegations outside the realm of the case in their deliberations, BBC News says in a report. These issues have been reported during the jury's ongoing deliberation process in the USA-based trial.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging Senate Republicans to minimize changes to a bipartisan tax package that includes an increase in the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap to $40,000, Bloomberg says in a report. This push from Johnson comes as President Donald Trump, the current U.S. President, has indicated a willingness to scale back this specific tax write-off. The deal Johnson is defending was part of a broader tax package that previously passed the House in January 2024, which also featured an expansion of the Child Tax Credit.

A federal judge has declared President Donald Trump's proclamation, which invoked the Alien Enemies Act to accelerate the deportation of Venezuelan individuals suspected of gang affiliation, as "unlawful," Washington Times said in a report. The ruling, issued on Monday, also forbids the Trump administration from citing this specific law to remove immigrants who fall under the jurisdiction of the presiding judge.

A critical procedural vote on stablecoin legislation has been scheduled for Wednesday in the US Senate by Majority Leader John Thune, Bloomberg said in a report. The proposed legislation has received backing from both the cryptocurrency industry and President Donald Trump. This vote represents a significant step in the process of potentially establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins in the USA.

Waymo has halted its robotaxi service in Los Angeles after multiple self-driving cars were set ablaze as protests over federal immigration raids unfolded in the city, The Hill said in a report. A Waymo spokesperson confirmed the company decided to remove its vehicles from downtown Los Angeles and pause services in that area, a move made in coordination with the Los Angeles Police Department.

The United States, in concert with other Western nations, is set to advocate for a formal censure of Iran at this week's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors meeting, citing Tehran's ongoing noncompliance with nuclear inspection protocols, AP says in a report. This move comes as IAEA inspections remain critical, especially concerning any potential future nuclear agreements between Tehran and Washington, following the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran's nuclear activities have been a point of contention, particularly after the USA's past withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018 under a previous administration, which led to Iran scaling back its cooperation with the IAEA.

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a pair of resolutions on Monday condemning an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, as part of an effort to address a spate of incidents targeting Jewish individuals, The Hill said in a report. The first of these resolutions, introduced by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.), was adopted with a 400-0-2 vote, with Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) being the two dissenting votes.

U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams is set to miss the upcoming friendly match against Switzerland on Tuesday night because of a foot injury, AP said in a report. Coach Mauricio Pochettino stated on Monday his hope that the injury is not a significant issue, suggesting Adams might rest for a few days to potentially be ready for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Adams played in the second half of the U.S. team's 2-1 loss to Turkey on Saturday. The Americans are scheduled to begin their Gold Cup campaign against Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday and are already reported to be missing Weston McKennie.

A man in Texas is facing accusations that he gave his ex-partner an abortion pill without her awareness or consent, BBC said in a report. The charges are based on the allegation that the medication was provided to the woman surreptitiously.

PWHL Seattle prioritized bolstering its offensive capabilities during the recent Professional Women's Hockey League expansion draft, with General Manager Meghan Turner reportedly envisioning the formation of her top two forward lines around player Hilary Knight, AP said in a report. This team-building phase for the new Seattle franchise followed a five-day exclusive signing period where expansion teams, including Seattle, could sign up to five players before entering the seven-round draft to further complete their rosters.

Alabama is scheduled to execute Gregory Hunt on Tuesday night at a south Alabama prison for the 1988 beating death of Karen Lane, a woman he had been dating, according to court records, AP says in a report. This execution, if it proceeds, will be the nation's sixth to utilize nitrogen gas. The Alabama execution is one of several scheduled in the United States, with executions also planned in other states.

Pentagon chief Hegseth is scheduled to appear before Congress for three hearings beginning Tuesday to address his initial period as head of the Defense Department, his use of the Signal messaging app, and the deployment of Marines to Los Angeles, AP says in a report. Members of Congress are also seeking clarification on a proposed $1 trillion increase in Pentagon spending, for which Hegseth has reportedly not yet supplied detailed information.

Anthony Wainwright, 54, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Tuesday at Florida State Prison for the April 1994 rape and killing of 23-year-old Carmen Gayheart in Lake City, AP says in a report. Gayheart, a mother of two young children, was kidnapped from a supermarket parking lot. This scheduled execution follows six carried out in Florida during 2023.

New Jersey voters will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor in Tuesday's primaries, an election viewed as potentially signaling public reaction to President Donald Trump's agenda and how Democratic voters believe their party leaders should respond, AP said in a report. New Jersey is one of only two states, along with Virginia, holding a gubernatorial race this year. The contest is for an open seat, as two-term Democratic Governor Phil Murphy is term-limited.

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) plans to reintroduce legislation that would increase penalties for assaulting police officers, citing recent protests in Los Angeles as the impetus, The Hill said in a report. The proposed bill, which Gonzales had previously introduced in 2023, seeks to "increase jail time and civil fines for assaulting a law enforcement officer or interfering with the performance of their official duties."

Television personality Dr. Phil McGraw was present with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents before and after they conducted raids across multiple Los Angeles locations on Friday, his TV network MeritTV confirmed, according to a report in The Guardian. MeritTV stated McGraw's presence was to gain a 'first-hand look at targeted operations'. Immigration advocates reported that at least 45 people were arrested during these actions, which subsequently led to days of protests and drew condemnation from California’s governor and Los Angeles’ mayor.

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell testified on Monday in a Denver defamation trial, reiterating his assertions that the 2020 US presidential election was stolen, AP said in a report. Lindell denied making any statements he knew to be false regarding Eric Coomer, who is the former product strategy and security director for Dominion Voting Systems. Coomer is suing Lindell over these claims.

A Chinese national living in California has entered a guilty plea for illegally shipping guns and ammunition from the United States to North Korea, Al Jazeera said in a report. Prosecutors stated that the man was responsible for dispatching at least three containers filled with weapons destined for North Korea, an action that violates US export laws and international sanctions.

Marines are being deployed to Los Angeles to address ongoing immigration protests where dozens have been arrested and hundreds of less-than-lethal rounds used, AP says in a report. Concurrently, the California Attorney General has filed a lawsuit regarding the deployment of the National Guard. The Pentagon is reportedly developing rules to guide the Marines, and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) chief has expressed concerns about potential coordination issues if the Marines' arrival is not coordinated with police. New York Mayor Eric Adams has described the escalating immigration protests in Los Angeles as "unacceptable."

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reportedly removed the entire CDC vaccine advisory committee, an action that has prompted a CDC advisory panel member to state, ‘It’s unclear what the future holds,’ AP says in a report. In response to Kennedy's move, major physicians and public health groups have voiced criticism, and a skeptical Republican senator is seeking reassurances from Kennedy.

In the USA, two men face charges for allegedly stalking an artist critical of Xi Jinping, according to a report in New York Times. Prosecutors also stated that the two individuals unsuccessfully attempted to illegally export sensitive U.S. military technology to China.

President Trump's target of signing a bill by July 4th is facing delays because Republican senators are currently battling one another over spending cuts and other contentious issues within the legislation, which has already cleared the House, The Hill said in a report. Senator Thune is reportedly trying to kickstart the bill's progress in the Senate, but these disagreements among GOP members are hindering its advancement and pushing back the President's desired timeline.

The White House is reportedly pushing Texas to conduct a mid-decade redrawing of its electoral maps, an uncommon initiative outside the typical post-census cycle, The New York Times says in a report. This effort is purportedly aimed at blunting potential Democratic gains in the state. However, the push has reportedly caused unease among some Texas Republicans, who are concerned that the strategy to disadvantage Democrats could inadvertently jeopardize GOP incumbents in the 2026 elections. This situation unfolds against a backdrop of ongoing legal challenges to Texas's 2021 redistricting maps and notable demographic shifts within the state.

Indian students, who form the largest international student contingent in the USA and are vital for filling critical skills gaps, are increasingly reconsidering their plans for education in the country, BBC says in a report. This trend is driven by a perception of the US environment as "scary and stressful," reportedly stemming from increased safety concerns, reports of crime, and uncertainties related to shifting US immigration rhetoric and policies.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya is scheduled to appear on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to answer questions regarding the agency's budget, which is part of the current Trump administration's fiscal plans, The Hill says in a report. Bhattacharya's testimony comes at a time when NIH staff are reportedly protesting changes implemented within the agency under his leadership.

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to reconsider the cases of some migrant children, citing undue delays caused by regulations implemented during President Donald Trump's first administration, AP says in a report. U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich in Washington, D.C., found that these more stringent regulations led to undue delays for the children and their potential family sponsors, such as parents and adult siblings, who were hoping to bring the children into their homes.

Nicole Daedone, founder of the women's wellness company OneTaste, and Rachel Cherwitz, the California-based company’s former sales director, were found guilty of forced labor by a Brooklyn federal jury on Monday, AP reports. The conviction followed a five-week trial and less than two days of jury deliberation. Prosecutors argued that Daedone and Cherwitz ran a yearslong scheme that involved grooming individuals. Both women face up to 20 years in prison when sentenced later.

Apple plans to provide app developers with access to its artificial intelligence models, a move announced by CEO Tim Cook, who stated the company aims to "harness the power of Apple Intelligence" at what was described as a cautious annual conference, the Financial Times said in a report. This development in the USA occurs amid ongoing Congressional discussions regarding federal AI regulation, a significant executive order on AI safety and security issued by the then-Biden administration in late 2023, active antitrust scrutiny of major technology firms by US regulatory bodies, and various state-level efforts to enact stricter data privacy laws.

A former New Orleans jail employee, Darriana Burton, was arrested on Monday and accused of assisting in the May 16 escape of 10 inmates from the facility where she previously worked, AP said in a report. Burton is reportedly one of at least 16 people arrested and accused of aiding the breakout. According to authorities, two inmates remain at large: Burton's boyfriend, Derrick Groves, who is a convicted murderer, and Antoine Massey, who is facing charges of rape and kidnapping.

An Oklahoma judge on Monday granted a temporary stay of execution to John Fitzgerald Hanson, 61, who was scheduled to receive a lethal injection this week for a 1999 Tulsa murder, AP said in a report. Hanson’s attorneys argued he did not receive a fair clemency hearing before the state's Pardon and Parole Board, alleging bias from board member Sean Malloy due to his previous employment with the Tulsa County District Attorney's office. The article notes that Hanson's case had previously been expedited during the Trump administration (referring to the 2017-2021 term).

Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) announced on Monday his intention to resign from the U.S. House of Representatives after a final vote on a significant piece of legislation he referred to as the party’s "big, beautiful bill," according to a report in The Hill. His resignation will also mean vacating his leadership position as chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, and Green indicated he has already secured employment outside of Congress.

United Natural Foods (UNFI), a major US distributor for Amazon’s Whole Foods Market, has reported a cyber attack that has disrupted its operations, potentially affecting supplies to supermarkets, Financial Times said in a report. The company is a significant supplier of natural and organic foods, and the disruption at UNFI could impact the ability of retailers like Whole Foods to stock their shelves.

BlackRock is requesting the dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit initiated by Texas, which alleges the asset manager improperly uses its significant index fund investments to pressure companies on their emissions policies, thereby negatively impacting the coal industry, Financial Times says in a report. The lawsuit, part of broader actions by Republican-led states against ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment strategies, claims BlackRock's influence over companies, including those in the energy sector, amounts to anticompetitive behavior. BlackRock maintains that its engagement with companies aligns with its fiduciary responsibilities and that its index fund holdings do not equate to coercive control over corporate decisions.

A former New Orleans jail employee, Darriana Burton, was arrested on Monday and accused of assisting in the May 16 escape of 10 inmates, including her boyfriend, convicted murderer Derrick Groves, AP says in a report. Burton is among at least 16 individuals arrested for allegedly aiding the breakout from the facility where she once worked. Authorities report that two inmates, Groves and Antoine Massey, who faces rape and kidnapping charges, remain at large.

Maui County has announced that fifty trucks will begin a five-month operation next Monday to haul debris from the Lahaina wildfire to the Central Maui Landfill, approximately 19 miles away, AP said in a report. The significant volume of debris, enough to fill five football fields stacked five stories high, is from the devastating wildfire in August 2023 which killed 102 people and turned vast stretches of Lahaina into burned rubble. The trucks are expected to make multiple trips each day.

Finneas, the brother and musical collaborator of Billie Eilish, reported that he was tear-gassed during a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles, The Hill said in a report. He stated that he was "tear-gassed almost immediately" at the demonstration.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the use of violence during immigration protests in Los Angeles, urging the Mexican community abroad to maintain peaceful conduct, The Hill said in a report. Sheinbaum stated, "We do not agree with violent actions as a form of protest. Burning police cars appears to be more an act of provocation than of resistance. We condemn violence."

The FBI will investigate "any evidence of a criminal conspiracy" linked to ongoing anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles, where a federal response including the National Guard is active, Fox News said in a report. The unrest is reportedly connected to opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies. This federal investigation occurs as civil disturbances continue in the city and aligns with the current federal administration's stated "law and order" approach to such events.

President Donald Trump stated that Iran has rejected a nuclear proposal designed to prevent it from enriching uranium, The New York Times said in a report. President Trump emphasized that any uranium enrichment by Iran is unacceptable and commented, “They don’t want to give up what they have to give up.”

During anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests in Los Angeles on Sunday, demonstrators and other individuals described as agitators pelted California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers and their vehicles with rocks from a freeway overpass, The Hill said in a report. The CHP officers were the direct recipients of the projectiles during the incident.

T.J. Oshie, notable for his performance for the U.S. team that defeated host Russia at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and for his role in the Washington Capitals' 2018 Stanley Cup championship, announced his retirement on Monday following a 16-season career in the NHL, AP said in a report. Oshie shared his decision with fans at Washington Harbour in Georgetown, a site connected to the team's memorable Stanley Cup victory celebrations seven years prior.

A U.S. district judge in Arizona has opened the way for further legal arguments concerning a federal land transfer in Arizona intended for a large copper mining project, AP said in a report. While Judge Dominic Lanza, in a ruling issued Monday, denied motions that sought to completely stop the land transfer while the case is ongoing, he has prevented the U.S. Forest Service from proceeding with the land exchange until 60 days after the agency issues its final required documentation. This decision affects environmentalists and some Native American groups who are seeking to stop the transfer of land they consider sacred.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he is removing every member of the independent panel that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccines, The Hill said in a report. Kennedy stated in a Wall Street Journal op-ed released Monday that this action, which the article describes as an unprecedented escalation in his efforts to reshape the CDC, was necessary to restore faith in the agency.

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green has announced his resignation from Congress before the end of his current term to join the private sector, Fox News said in a report. Green's departure, part of a trend of Republican retirements, will vacate his leadership role on the committee, which has been focused on border security, and further reduce the slim Republican majority in the House of Representatives. This resignation is expected to trigger a special election in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.

Several US states have initiated legal action to halt the Trump administration's plan to return thousands of confiscated machine gun conversion devices, The New York Times said in a report. This decision by the current administration, led by President Donald Trump, reverses a policy enacted during the former Biden administration and would affect devices that enable rapid firing, even in states where such items are banned.

President Donald Trump declared his support for arresting California Governor Gavin Newsom if Newsom obstructs Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, and further claimed that protesters in Los Angeles are 'professional agitators' who 'should be in jail,' Fox News said in a report. Trump's statements were reportedly a response to Governor Newsom daring former Acting ICE Director Thomas Homan to arrest him over state policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Puerto Rico and attorney Ángel Robles are demanding the US release and return a 47-year-old Dominican woman who they state is living legally in the U.S. territory, AP says in a report. The woman was reportedly detained by police in late May in Puerto Rico after entering a municipal building to seek a permit to sell ice cream and was subsequently turned over to federal agents, to whom she presented her passport, driver’s license, and work permits as proof of her legal status.

Funk music icon Sly Stone, known as the leader of the groundbreaking American band Sly and the Family Stone, has passed away at the age of 82, as per a report in BBC. His family stated that his death followed a "prolonged battle" with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other underlying health issues.

Vice President J D Vance and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday appeared to support the deportation of the popular X user Derek Guy, also known as “Menswear Guy” (@dieworkwear), The Hill said in a report. This development occurred after Guy, in a social media post on Sunday, revealed that he had a history of "being an undocumented immigrant."

A Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic in Los Angeles has been shuttered due to what was described as 'chaos' and the actions of 'rioters', leading to concerns about veterans' access to healthcare, Fox News says in a report. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Collins criticized those responsible, stating, 'Your actions are interfering with vets health.' Secretary Collins has also promised that the facility will be reopened as soon as safety can be guaranteed for the veterans seeking care.

California scientists and infectious disease experts are raising concerns that the proliferation of new antifungal pesticides in the U.S. agricultural sector could be fostering resistance to vital antifungal drugs used to treat humans and animals, according to a report in The Hill. While these agricultural fungicides are important for controlling crop diseases, experts warn that their ongoing development and widespread application might inadvertently leave people more vulnerable to severe fungal infections due to this emerging resistance.

President Donald Trump has declared that "disrespect" directed at National Guard members in Los Angeles "will not be tolerated," specifically stating, "If they spit, we will hit," Fox News said in a report. This statement comes as protestors and the National Guard continue to clash in the city, with the primary issue reportedly fueling the confrontations being ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.

President Donald Trump on Monday mocked climate activist Greta Thunberg, suggesting she should go to an anger management class, The Hill said in a report. Trump made the comments to reporters when asked for his message to Thunberg, following reports that Israel had intercepted a boat she was on carrying aid for Gaza. "She’s a strange person. She’s a young, angry person," Trump stated, adding, "She’s certainly different. I think she has to go to an anger management class."

Three years following the overturn of Roe v Wade, a Gallup poll released Monday indicates the widest gender gap ever recorded on abortion rights support in the USA, The Guardian said in a report. The poll found that 61% of women identify as "pro-choice," a figure consistent with 2022 levels shortly after the Supreme Court decision was leaked. In contrast, only 41% of men currently identify as "pro-choice," a decrease from 48% in 2022. Gallup's historical data over decades shows that prior to the collapse of Roe, the difference in support between men and women on this issue had never exceeded 10 percentage points.

A Chinese scientist was arrested at Detroit airport while arriving in the U.S. in a case involving the alleged smuggling of biological material, AP said in a report. Authorities stated on Monday that the scientist is accused of shipping biological material—described by the FBI in a court filing as related to certain worms and requiring a government permit—months ago to staff at a University of Michigan laboratory.

Organizers of the 2026 World Cup acknowledge that potential immigration policies under President Donald Trump's administration could affect the tournament, with Philadelphia's host city executive stating they accept this as one of the possible external events, AP says in a report. The executive also noted that various national, international, and unforeseen geopolitical issues could influence the event next year, indicating that current planning accounts for such uncertainties.

Authorities in Tennessee recently captured a pet zebra named Ed that had been on the loose since May 31; the animal was subsequently airlifted to a waiting animal trailer, BBC said in a report. The incident involved the pet zebra that had escaped and was roaming before being secured by officials.

The Trump administration argued on Monday that charges should not be dropped against a Wisconsin judge who was indicted for allegedly helping a man in the country evade federal agents who were seeking to arrest him in her courthouse, AP said in a report. Attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice urged a federal judge to reject a motion filed by the Milwaukee County Circuit Judge who is seeking to have the charges against her dismissed.

Monitoring is underway for President Donald Trump's appointments to key administration positions in his ongoing second term, The Washington Post said in a report. This process includes consideration of personnel suggested by conservative entities like The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, which has focused on policy development and candidate identification. Appointment patterns and experiences from Donald Trump's first term as president (2017-2021) are also being referenced in the context of current staffing. Any ongoing legal issues concerning Donald Trump are noted as part of the broader context.

The US Supreme Court has decided to hear a case during its next term that will examine the role of multiple IQ scores in assessing an Alabama murderer's eligibility for capital punishment, The Washington Post said in a report. This decision follows the Court's landmark 2002 ruling in Atkins v. Virginia, which prohibited executing individuals with intellectual disability, and subsequent cases that have sought to clarify how states must make such determinations. The upcoming case will specifically scrutinize Alabama's approach to evaluating intellectual disability in death penalty sentencing.

CNN has published a photo gallery titled 'In pictures: Vice President JD Vance,' featuring images of United States Vice President JD Vance, CNN says in a report. This collection of pictures visually documents JD Vance, who is identified in the gallery's title and by current reference information as the Vice President.

President Donald Trump's legal team has reportedly moderated its arguments regarding deportation in a court setting, diverging from the broader public rhetoric often articulated by the President concerning mass deportations, The Washington Post said in a report. This development highlights the common distinction between political statements and the specific legal positions required in judicial proceedings, which must adhere to existing laws and constitutional norms.

President Donald Trump advised Vice President J.D. Vance to adopt a diplomatic stance towards Elon Musk following a recent public controversy involving Musk, The Washington Post said in a report. President Trump reportedly chose not to engage in strong criticism of Musk himself and counseled Vice President Vance to exercise restraint in his public commentary regarding Musk, with the aim of maintaining a potential future relationship or line of communication with the influential figure.

Adults living in the U.S. illegally will be excluded from Minnesota's state-run healthcare program, MinnesotaCare, under an overall budget deal passed by the closely divided State Legislature during a special session on Monday, AP said in a report. The agreement includes the repeal of a 2023 state law that had previously made these immigrants eligible for the program, which serves the working poor. This repeal was a stated priority for Republicans during the budget negotiations. The Minnesota Legislature's division, with a tied House and a narrow Democratic majority in the Senate, was a key factor in these negotiations.

U.S. stocks mostly rose on Monday, June 9, 2025, moving closer to record levels as markets awaited developments from trade talks between the United States and China commencing in London, AP said in a report. The S&P 500 increased by 0.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained flat, and the Nasdaq composite saw a 0.3% gain, with these discussions potentially contributing to avoiding a recession. Treasury yields slipped following a survey that suggested consumers' expectations for future inflation had eased.

Representative Nick Langworthy has introduced a new House Republican bill designed to prevent federal funding from reaching sanctuary cities, including Los Angeles, that do not cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Fox News said in a report. The proposed legislation targets jurisdictions that limit their assistance to, or are perceived by the bill's proponents as not complying with, federal immigration authorities. For the bill to become law, it must be passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and then receive President Donald Trump's signature.

David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union California, has been charged with conspiring to impede an officer during a demonstration concerning President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, federal prosecutors announced on Monday, AP said in a report. Huerta was reportedly being held in federal custody in Los Angeles and was expected to appear in court later on Monday for a bond hearing. His union represents thousands of workers, including janitors.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), current Chair of the House Republican Conference, has called New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) a 'total hypocrite,' The Hill said in a report. The criticism is directed at Governor Hochul's decision to use the New York National Guard to assist at state-run prisons, which Stefanik contrasted with Hochul's previous criticism of President Donald Trump's past National Guard deployment in California. Stefanik also indicated she may consider running for governor against Hochul in the 2026 election.

Amazon announced on Monday its intention to spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, one of which will be constructed next to a nuclear power plant, a plan that has drawn scrutiny over its power sourcing arrangement, AP said in a report. Kevin Miller, vice president of global data centers at Amazon Web Services, stated that the company will also build another data center complex north of Philadelphia.

President Trump hosted a roundtable event to advocate for a proposal included in Republicans' significant reconciliation package that aims to provide $1,000 for each newborn baby to be deposited into an investment account, The Hill said in a report. President Trump characterized this as a "pro-family initiative" intended to help millions of Americans leverage the economy's strength to support the next generation.

Commissioners from the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, and SEC lauded a judge's approval of a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement, viewing it as a means to bring stability and fairness to the college athletics industry, AP said in a report. During a virtual news conference on Monday, June 9, 2025, they acknowledged potential "growing pains" in implementing the settlement's terms, which include directives on revenue sharing, and emphasized the need for U.S. Congressional intervention to provide a clear legislative framework. The report also noted that SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey had recently met with U.S. President Donald Trump, indicating efforts to seek political support for future changes in college sports.

Chief executives from eight corporations, including Uber, Goldman Sachs, and Salesforce, are scheduled to be at the White House on Monday to express support for President Donald Trump's plan concerning accounts for children, New York Post said in a report. The plan aims to provide $1,000 to nearly every child born during President Trump's current second presidential term through an initiative referred to as '$1,000 Trump Accounts'.

An American flag with 51 stars, including one green star positioned below the traditional white stars, was raised in Lafayette Park across from the White House in Washington D.C. last week, New York Post said in a report. The flag, described by the source as an 'unusual take on the Stars and Stripes' and one of the capital's 'newest curiosities,' appeared with District of Columbia officials reportedly being involved in its presence. The display of a 51-star flag is widely understood as a symbolic gesture supporting the ongoing movement for Washington, D.C. to become the 51st state.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday accused the Defense Department of “lying to the American people” in justifying deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles to quell protests against federal immigration raids, The Hill said in a report. Newsom asserted that the situation intensified only when the Pentagon deployed troops, posting to X, “The situation became escalated when THEY deployed troops.”

Nashville, Tennessee, has undergone a significant transformation in its soccer landscape, evolving from a city with a minimal following for the sport to a notable hub that is now slated to host FIFA Club World Cup matches, AP said in a report. This development underscores years of growth, from early immigrant enthusiasts and semi-professional teams to establishing the infrastructure and fan base necessary for international tournaments, marking a significant shift from its prior status as a city with limited soccer engagement.

U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams is set to miss the upcoming friendly against Switzerland on Tuesday night due to a foot injury, AP says in a report. Coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed hope that the injury is not severe and that Adams might recover in time for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, stating, “I hope it's not a big issue. I think we can manage in a good way and rest him a few days and then see if he can be ready for the Gold Cup.” Adams participated in the second half of the team's recent 2-1 loss to Turkey. The U.S. team is scheduled to begin its Gold Cup campaign against Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday and is already without Weston McKennie.

A lawsuit filed in New York by actor and director Justin Baldoni against his “It Ends With Us” costar Blake Lively was dismissed on Monday by U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman, AP said in a report. Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, had sought $400 million in their suit, which accused Lively and her husband. This dismissal is the latest development in a legal dispute that includes a lawsuit Lively filed against Baldoni in late December, accusing him of sexual harassment and retaliation.

A U.S. District Court Judge on Monday dismissed the lawsuit filed by actor and director Justin Baldoni against his “It Ends With Us” costar Blake Lively, AP says in a report. Judge Lewis Liman's decision is the latest development in the legal dispute surrounding the film. This dispute also includes Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni, filed in late December for sexual harassment and retaliation, and a $400 million lawsuit initiated by Baldoni and production company Wayfarer Studios accusing Lively and her husband.

A riot at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center in Tennessee, a privately operated facility, was contained after several hours on Sunday evening, AP said in a report. According to the facility's operator, a large group of inmates from several housing units left their cells, accessed an inner yard, and became “disruptive and confrontational.” The inmates reportedly sought to destroy property, compromised security cameras, and set a few fires. The incident resulted in minor injuries to three inmates and one guard.