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Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 41, announced he is returning for his 21st NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a decision he described as being 'best for my soul' rather than to prove anything to himself or others, The Guardian said in a report. During his first press conference as a Steeler, Rodgers expressed that this new chapter in Pittsburgh is about something deeper than football, revealed he recently got married, and stated he is keen to work with Mike Tomlin.

A complaint detailed in a lawsuit accuses Elon Musk of violating Wisconsin's election law by allegedly offering cash prizes to voters, an action the complaint describes as "a brazen scheme to bribe Wisconsin citizens to vote" during a past state Supreme Court election, The Washington Post said in a report. The legal action contends these alleged cash prizes were intended to illegally influence voting in the high-stakes election.

U.S. inflation experienced a minor uptick in May as food costs rose, with consumer prices increasing 2.4% compared to the previous year, up from April's 2.3% annual rise, AP said in a report. Despite this, overall inflation was described as mostly tame. Core prices, which exclude the volatile food and energy sectors and are closely watched by economists to gauge inflation trends, rose 2.8% for the third consecutive month.

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. has secured the Democratic nomination for a second mayoral term after winning the primary election, The Hill said in a report. This victory, projected by Decision Desk HQ, occurred despite Small being under criminal indictment for charges that include assault and child endangerment. In the primary, Small defeated Bob McDevitt, a former longtime head of a casino workers union, and he will now face Republican Nadeem Ahmed Khan, who ran unopposed, in the general election.

A Republican-backed bill proposes the elimination of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), which provides nutrition education to food stamp recipients in the USA, according to a report in The Washington Post. This potential cut, occurring within the broader context of the Farm Bill reauthorization and ongoing debates about government spending on social safety nets, has sparked concerns regarding its impact on the ability of low-income Americans to make healthy food choices. SNAP-Ed is the nutrition education component of SNAP, and its proposed elimination is part of a legislative effort currently under consideration and not yet enacted law.

A pet zebra named Ed, which had been on the loose in Tennessee since May 31, was captured by authorities, BBC said in a report. Following its capture, the animal was airlifted to a waiting animal trailer.

The United States has condemned recent sanctions imposed by a coalition of five nations—the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Norway, and New Zealand—targeting far-right Israeli ministers, such as National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Al Jazeera said in a report. This condemnation highlights a policy divergence, as the US, under the current administration of President Donald Trump, has recently implemented separate sanctions focused on Israeli settlers and entities involved in West Bank violence, rather than government officials. The multi-nation sanctions occur amid international concerns over increased violence and settlement activity in the West Bank.

President Donald Trump has warned of a potential 68% tax increase if a budget bill he referred to as the 'Big Beautiful Bill' does not pass, Al Jazeera said in a report. However, think tanks and tax policy experts dispute this figure, suggesting that a more likely scenario for tax increases, around 7.5% on average for certain groups, is tied to the scheduled expiration of individual provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) at the end of 2025 if no legislative action is taken. These experts state there is no widely accepted analysis supporting the 68% tax hike claim.

Denmark's Parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to permit United States military bases on Danish territory, a decision made amid reports of U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in Greenland, AP says in a report. This new legislation broadens a previous military agreement from 2023, established with the former Biden administration, which had granted U.S. troops extensive access to Danish airbases. Critics of the bill argue that the vote results in a cession of Danish sovereignty to the U.S.

A government watchdog group in Wisconsin initiated legal action on Wednesday to bar billionaire Elon Musk from making substantial monetary offers to voters within the state, according to a report in AP. The lawsuit references an incident where Musk distributed $1 million checks to three Wisconsin voters, with two payments made in person just days prior to the April 1 Supreme Court election, reportedly in an effort to support the election of conservative candidate Brad Schimel.

The U.S. Senate is poised to hold a key procedural vote on stablecoin legislation on Wednesday, a step intended to clear the way for the crypto bill, known as the GENIUS Act, after several controversial amendments had threatened to complicate its progress, The Hill said in a report. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) moved on Monday to end debate on the updated text of the legislation.

General Motors plans to invest $4 billion to move some automotive production from Mexico to its U.S. manufacturing plants, AP says in a report. The automaker is making this shift as it navigates tariffs that could increase vehicle prices and potentially reduce sales. This development follows executive orders by President Donald Trump in April 2025, which relaxed some of the 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts.

A planned US Army parade for its 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday on June 14, 2025, has drawn divided reactions from US veterans, AP says in a report. Some veterans, like James McDonough who served 27 years, view the event as a celebration of the Army's resilience and the nation it serves. However, other veterans are critical, with opinions cited such as concerns that "divisive politics have ruined it," it's "stroking Trump's ego," it appears "just suspicious," or represents "a real dark turn," while some others maintain such events are "part of American culture."

President Donald Trump has requested $9.4 billion in spending cuts from funds previously approved by Congress, targeting programs such as public media, initiatives to combat diseases, refugee assistance, and efforts to promote stability, AP says in a report. This package of 21 budget rescissions, described as a small portion of the total budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, requires approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate to take effect, with a House vote anticipated on Thursday; otherwise, the currently allocated spending will remain.

The European Union is preparing to "step up" its cybersecurity measures following a temporary American funding threat in April 2025 to an online security program, an incident that starkly revealed Europe's dependence on Washington in this critical area, Financial Times said in a report. This past funding concern has emphasized the extent of the EU's reliance on the United States for online security, prompting the bloc to formulate plans to increase its own capabilities and reduce this dependency.

A man filmed being pinned to the floor and handcuffed by law enforcement officials in the United States has been identified as an Indian national who had illegally entered the country, NDTV says in a report. The identification followed the circulation of video footage depicting his apprehension at a US airport.

Climate.gov, a significant US government website managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Program Office to support public education on climate science, is expected to stop publishing new content imminently and faces a likely shutdown, The Guardian said in a report. This development follows the recent termination of contracts for nearly all staff members responsible for the site's content, according to multiple former staff.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman labeled recent California protests as 'anarchy' and criticized members of the Democratic party, cautioning that the party risks losing 'the moral high ground' if it fails to more strongly condemn acts of destruction or violence, The New York Times said in a report. Fetterman's comments were made even as local officials in California reportedly stated that the protest situations were 'under control'.

President Donald Trump intends to cut hundreds of millions of dollars from the National Park Service budget for the current year and proposes even larger reductions for the subsequent year, NPR says in a report. This effort to decrease federal funding for national parks is reportedly encountering criticism from members of both major political parties.

Anti-ICE protests, described as riots, led to the temporary closure of Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York, according to a report in Fox News. HUD Secretary Turner refuted claims made weeks earlier by some Democratic politicians, including Representative Maxine Waters, who had alleged that President Donald Trump's administration intended to permanently close these offices. Secretary Turner clarified that the recent closures were temporary and a consequence of the protests.

Colleagues and friends have expressed concerns that Eleanor Norton, the District of Columbia's 87-year-old nonvoting delegate, is struggling to fulfill her congressional duties, the New York Times said in a report. Norton, a respected civil-rights leader and a veteran of D.C.'s home rule advocacy, faces scrutiny over her job performance, contributing to a national discussion on aging politicians in the USA. This situation carries implications for D.C.'s representation, its pursuit of statehood, and potential future leadership for the District in Congress.

California union leader David Huerta is reportedly facing felony prosecution, a development that has sparked an outcry, for alleged behavior during protests related to immigration policies from Donald Trump's first presidential term (2017-2021), The Washington Post said in a report. Huerta is described as one of several officials to face such charges linked to activism against the immigration agenda of the previous Trump administration.

A new House GOP bill proposes the creation of a Border Enforcement Trust Fund, to be financed by revenues from gambling taxes, aimed at providing emergency funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Fox News said in a report. This legislative initiative is set against a backdrop where the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been advocating for increased congressional funding to manage ongoing immigration enforcement challenges.

Liberal clergy and Democratic lawmakers gathered on the Capitol steps on Tuesday for a rally concerning a major budget bill, which the report referred to as the 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' Fox News said in a report. Participants reportedly prayed for a 'moral reckoning' to 'fix' the legislation, with the event also characterized as a rally 'against' the bill, indicating calls for significant changes or amendments to the proposed spending plan.

A proposal within the House version of President Donald Trump's tax and spending cut bill could levy a 20 percent tax on foreign investors from countries that “discriminate” against the U.S., a development that has foreign governments and financiers worried, The Hill said in a report. Tax experts reportedly state the rule is designed to modify a global minimum tax.

President Donald Trump's threat to cut federal funding to California, part of an ongoing dispute with Governor Gavin Newsom and the state that has recently seen immigration protests and a federal military response in Los Angeles, has education experts concerned about the potential impact on schools, The Hill says in a report. Advocates fear California schools would be particularly harmed by such a move, and state and local leaders could struggle to replace the federal aid.

President Donald Trump met with the Invest America council for a business roundtable where he described details on topics not specified in the provided article information, The Washington Post said in a report. The engagement with the council involved a discussion of these 'details,' the nature of which was not elaborated upon in the source material.

Senator Marco Rubio is urging the U.S. Treasury Department to launch a sanctions investigation into Harvard University, The New York Times said in a report. This call for an investigation into a domestic entity like a university using sanctions mechanisms is considered unusual by experts and former officials, as U.S. sanctions are typically directed at foreign governments, entities, or individuals. The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is the primary U.S. agency responsible for administering and enforcing such economic sanctions programs.

Authorities in Los Angeles reportedly made 'mass arrests' after a curfew commenced amid ongoing protests in the city, CNN said in a report. The arrests occurred following the enforcement of the curfew order.

AP Entertainment has outlined its planned video coverage in the USA for June 11, which includes the Los Angeles premiere of the Pixar animated film ‘Elio,’ featuring Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, and Jameela Jamil; broadcast video is also available from New York featuring Orlando Bloom at the Tribeca ‘Deep Cover’ premiere, AP said in a report.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marks its one-year countdown to commencement, AP says in a report. This 23rd edition of the tournament will be the largest to date, featuring 48 teams. The United States is set to host the majority of the matches, including the final, necessitating significant logistical, security, and infrastructure coordination across multiple US cities. Funding for the event involves a combination of FIFA revenues, organizing committee funds, and public investment, particularly for infrastructure and security in host cities, while FIFA retains overall governance of the tournament.

President Donald Trump is confronting a difficult choice in the ongoing Iran nuclear talks, where preventing Iran from developing a nuclear bomb might necessitate allowing the country to continue some level of nuclear fuel production, The New York Times said in a report. This dilemma arises after a series of past events, including the USA's withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in May 2018 during President Trump's first presidential term, the subsequent reimposition of extensive US sanctions on Iran, and Iran's responsive measures of gradually exceeding JCPOA limits on its nuclear program starting in mid-2019. These historical developments have shortened Iran's potential 'breakout time' to produce fissile material, creating the current urgent challenge for President Trump's administration.

Leaders from the US Navy and Marine Corps testified before Congress on Tuesday, detailing the services' advancements in fielding unmanned weapons systems, including Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV), and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV), as per a report in Washington Times. This development is part of preparations for a potential future conflict with China, which the military leaders characterized as a major threat to the security of the United States and its allies, emphasizing that such military readiness is framed as a means of deterrence to prevent conflict.

Protests against the Trump administration’s newly intensified immigration raids, initially centered on Los Angeles, spread across the USA on Tuesday, with demonstrations occurring in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Omaha, and Seattle, The Guardian said in a report. Thousands gathered in New York City’s Foley Square to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with some demonstrators holding signs such as “Ice out of New York” and chanting slogans questioning the presence of riot police.

A disagreement has emerged within the Republican party regarding the projected fiscal impact of a tax-and-spending bill proposed by President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson, according to a report in The Washington Post. President Trump and Speaker Johnson state that their bill will reduce the federal deficit, but a growing number of their Republican colleagues hold a differing view, suggesting the legislation could instead increase the deficit.

Rapper Doechii criticized President Donald Trump at the BET Awards for his administration's response to past protests in Los Angeles, specifically referencing the deployment of military personnel against demonstrators during the summer of 2020, The New York Times said in a report. Doechii stated that she views it as her responsibility as an artist to use her platform to speak up for all oppressed people.

Organizers confirmed on Tuesday that a long-rumored boxing showdown between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford will occur on September 13 in Las Vegas, USA, and will be streamed globally on Netflix, according to a report in The Guardian. This major cross-divisional clash, described as one of the most eagerly anticipated fights in years, will see Álvarez, the undisputed super middleweight champion, defend his title against Crawford, an unbeaten four-weight titleholder who will move up two weight classes. The fight, which will be free for Netflix subscribers and not a pay-per-view event, has been billed as the "fight of the century," though a specific venue in Las Vegas, with Allegiant Stadium under consideration, has not yet been confirmed.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has accused the federal government of using her city as a "test case" and "an experiment" for federal authorities to take over from local and state counterparts, an intervention she described as "completely unwarranted," The Guardian says in a report. Bass stated, "I don’t think our city should be used for an experiment," in response to recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids leading to arrests and the Pentagon's deployment of 700 US Marines to Los Angeles amid immigration protests. Families and lawyers are reportedly seeking to contact workers arrested in the ICE actions.

President Trump, Vice President J D Vance, and other senior US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, convened at Camp David for several hours on Sunday to strategize on the Iran nuclear crisis and the war in Gaza, according to a report in Axios. The administration reportedly views these crises as intertwined. While Iran is expected to formally reject a US nuclear deal proposal, indications suggest Tehran may wish to continue negotiations, with a US-set deadline expiring this Thursday. President Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday about Iran's demands and aid entering Gaza. Separately, US officials noted some recent progress in Gaza ceasefire talks, partly due to increased Qatari pressure on Hamas.

Current and former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees protested outside the agency's Atlanta headquarters, calling for the resignation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and opposing significant job and funding cuts they warn will impair the CDC's ability to protect public health, Axios reports. The protest on Tuesday followed a Health and Human Services (HHS) Department announcement in March to eliminate about 2,400 CDC positions and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s removal on Monday of all 17 members from the CDC's vaccine advisory panel. Protesters also voiced concern over President Donald Trump's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, approved by the U.S. House, which recommends a $3.59 billion cut to the CDC. HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon stated the reactions to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions prove he 'is doing exactly what he was brought in to do: challenge the failed culture that has dominated public health for decades.' Questions also persist regarding who is currently leading the CDC.

Party politics reportedly played a role in Health Secretary Kennedy's firing of vaccine advisers, The New York Times said in a report. While Health Secretary Kennedy officially cited financial conflicts of interest as the reason for the dismissals, a White House official and another person familiar with his thinking stated he was also concerned about the advisers' ties to Democrats.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly addressed what is described as a threat from President Donald Trump regarding a potential arrest related to the handling of the Los Angeles riot response, which occurred in the summer of 2020, Fox News said in a report. Newsom indicated that he has been compelled to consider the implications should the Trump administration proceed with securing a federal warrant for his arrest, highlighting an ongoing dispute between the two political figures concerning the state's management of the past civil unrest.

The US Supreme Court's 2024-2025 term features several major cases with wide-ranging implications, The Washington Post says in a report. Key issues before the justices include the regulation of "ghost guns," which are privately made firearms often lacking serial numbers. Another set of cases pertains to state laws restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. Additionally, the Court will consider cases involving public funding for religious schools, building on recent precedents regarding church-state separation and school choice. These cases are anticipated to further shape legal landscapes related to the Second Amendment, LGBTQ+ rights, and religious freedom in the USA.

The White House, under the current Trump administration, is reportedly urging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to find new methods to substantially increase the number of arrests of undocumented immigrants, aiming for record detention levels, The New York Times says in a report. This push has prompted concerns from former officials, who suggest that such pressure on the agency heightens the probability of mistakes occurring during enforcement actions, as they believe the drive for quantity in detentions could compromise accuracy and procedural diligence.

Negotiators from the USA and China have reached an agreement on a 'framework' concerning trade after discussions held in London, Al Jazeera says in a report. This preliminary agreement is set to be presented to US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping for their respective approvals.

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is at his home in Texas dealing with an unspecified health issue, as reported by ESPN on Tuesday, The Guardian says in a report. Sanders was away from the University of Colorado campus as the school’s annual summer football camps began last week. His son has stated that Sanders is “feeling well,” but a date for his return to the team has not yet been set, and Colorado is scheduled to open its season against Georgia Tech on August 29.

The USA men's national soccer team suffered an embarrassing defeat in a friendly match on Tuesday night, marking their first four-game losing streak since 2007 and raising concerns about their preparedness with the World Cup just a year away, as per a report in AP. During the match, the Americans conceded four goals in the first half and failed to register a single shot on target. Defender Walker Zimmerman commented on the performance, suggesting that despite the poor showing, it's important not to overreact to a single game, referencing the team's build-up to the 2022 World Cup as an example of overcoming setbacks.

The Trump administration has approved federal waivers for three states, enabling them to prohibit participants in public food assistance programs from purchasing items like soda and other specified junk food, Fox News said in a report. This approval brings the total number of states reforming their food stamp programs through such waivers to six. These federal waivers grant the states exceptions to standard Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules, which typically allow for a broader range of food purchases.

Current US President Donald Trump is pushing for a new program that would establish '$1,000 Trump accounts' for every newborn in the USA, The Washington Post said in a report. These proposed accounts would be tax-deferred investment vehicles, with the accumulated funds becoming accessible to the recipients when they reach the age of 18.

A judge has dismissed a $400 million defamation lawsuit that was filed by Justin Baldoni against Blake Lively, CNN said in a report. This judicial decision effectively ends this specific legal action concerning the defamation allegations.

A landmark civil lawsuit initiated by five Black women against the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) has established a new legal precedent throughout the USA, according to a report in Al Jazeera. This case, distinct from a criminal prosecution, involved private individuals seeking monetary damages for harm suffered. The ruling is significant as it provides a principle that future courts may follow when deciding similar cases, thereby strengthening legal avenues to combat organized hate groups and racial violence.

A United States federal appeals court on Tuesday agreed to allow many of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on United States trade partners to remain implemented for the time being, The Hill said in a report. This ruling extends a temporary suspension issued late last month after a different court had determined that the tariffs were unlawful. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals approved the Trump administration’s request for a longer pause on the lower court's decision while the appeal process is underway.

Major League Soccer (MLS) players in the USA are currently in a dispute with their league over the distribution of compensation money from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Al Jazeera says in a report. The MLS Players Association (MLSPA), the certified labor union representing the players, is negotiating with the league, which operates under a single-entity structure where player contracts are technically owned by the league. The disagreement centers on how the compensation provided by FIFA to participating clubs and leagues for the tournament will be shared with the players.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk experienced a significant decrease in his net favorability among Republicans following a public feud with President Donald Trump, The Hill said in a report. This decline was recorded in the latest YouGov/Economist poll, which was conducted in the days after the public disagreement unfolded between Musk and Trump, who were described in the article as two of the world’s most powerful men.

The deployment of National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, intended to quell protests related to immigration raids, is estimated by the Pentagon to carry a significant cost of about $134 million, The Hill said in a report. This figure highlights the financial implications of mobilizing these forces for domestic situations arising from federal immigration enforcement actions.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to weaken limits on toxic emissions from power plants, including mercury, and also intends to scrap restrictions on planet-warming greenhouse gases from these facilities, The New York Times said in a report. These proposed actions would impact regulations concerning how power plants manage both hazardous air pollutants and emissions contributing to climate change.

Veteran ABC correspondent Terry Moran has been dropped by the US broadcaster after he referred to Stephen Miller, an aide to President Donald Trump, as a 'world-class hater', Al Jazeera said in a report. The disciplinary action against Moran followed his comment about Miller, who is also known for his previous role as a principal architect of the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies.

President Donald Trump attended an event at Fort Liberty, formerly known as Fort Bragg, marking the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, Fox News said in a report. During the appearance, President Trump reportedly danced, an action that was met with cheers and patriotic "USA" chants from the assembled military personnel and attendees.

Survivors and family members of those killed in the Pulse nightclub massacre nine years ago are being given their first opportunity, starting Wednesday and over four days, to walk through the long-shuttered LGBTQ+ venue in Orlando, Florida, AP says in a report. These visits coincide with the ninth anniversary of the tragic event, which was at one point the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The nightclub is set to be razed and replaced with a permanent memorial, after original plans for a memorial reportedly fell short.

The surge in artificial intelligence (AI) development could lead to increased air toxins in Texas, as a report published Wednesday by the Environmental Integrity Project found that state regulators are currently considering proposals for more than 100 new gas power projects, the vast majority being entirely new plants, intended to power a new wave of data centers, The Hill said in a report. These findings highlight potential environmental consequences linked to the energy demands of the rapidly growing AI sector in the state.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch, intended for an Axiom Space commercial mission to the International Space Station (ISS), was delayed after an oxygen leak was detected in ground support equipment, NDTV says in a report. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), as an ISS partner, participated in the safety review process and concurred with the postponement decision. The ISRO Chief reportedly described the delay as a "good decision" because human safety was involved. Primary decision-makers for such a US commercial launch typically include SpaceX, NASA, and the FAA, with ISS partners like ISRO providing technical consultation and formal agreement.

More than 100 people have been detained by federal immigration authorities in a series of raids targeting LA’s fashion district and Home Depot parking lots in Southern California, AP said in a report. These enforcement actions have reportedly triggered significant fear within immigrant communities, affecting both undocumented individuals and those with legal US status, as highlighted by a day laborer making sure to show his green card. Jacob Vasquez, who arrived from Mexico less than three years ago, is noted as one of many workers impacted by the operations in a region where approximately 10% of Los Angeles County residents lack legal immigration status.

Over 1,000 individuals convened in a scenic Minneapolis neighborhood this past Saturday for an annual community ritual: the sharpening of a very large No. 2 pencil, CBC News said in a report. The event, described as an annual tradition, drew a significant crowd to witness this unique local gathering.

The 2025 schedule for the USA men's national soccer team has seen them play six matches, resulting in two wins and four losses, AP says in a report. Past results include a 3-1 win against Venezuela on January 18 and a 3-0 win against Costa Rica on January 22. Losses were incurred against Panama (1-0) on March 20, Canada (2-1) on March 23, Turkey (2-1) on June 7, and most recently Switzerland (4-0) on June 10. Upcoming fixtures include matches against Trinidad and Tobago on June 15 in San Jose, Calif. (6 p.m. EDT), Saudi Arabia on June 19 in Austin, Texas (9:15 p.m. EDT), and Haiti on June 22 in Arlington, Texas.

A new regulation in Yosemite National Park now prohibits the display of large flags on El Capitan, and those who violate this rule could face a penalty of up to six months in jail, The New York Times said in a report. This rule, which specifically targets 'large' flags rather than all flags, appears to have been formalized in May 2025 for the renowned climbing destination.

Hundreds of U.S. Marines, deployed by President Donald Trump, have arrived in the Los Angeles area, with the U.S. Northern Command confirming the arrival on Tuesday, The New York Times said in a report. This deployment has drawn opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has characterized the action of deploying Marines on U.S. soil as illegal.

Thousands of protesters marched through downtown Chicago, where they carried signs denouncing federal immigration officials, The New York Times said in a report. The demonstration involved a large number of participants expressing their disapproval of these officials through visible means.

Representative Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) called for de-escalation in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, following the deployment of federal troops to address protests in the city, The Hill said in a report. In an interview, Gonzales, described as a moderate Republican, stated that while the significant show of force is important to send a message against 'lawlessness,' he believes the situation should now be de-escalated.

Protests have continued in Los Angeles, where demonstrators are voicing their reasons for taking to the streets, and similar actions have been seen in other major US cities, including Chicago, where protesters clashed with police on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, according to a report in BBC. The ongoing demonstrations highlight continued civic engagement on various issues.

An official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has resigned, reportedly communicating their departure through a 'fiery email' that criticizes the Trump administration's handling of the agency, The New York Times says in a report. The resignation is linked to allegations that the administration has frozen the CFPB's operational activities and abandoned the majority of its legal actions against banks and financial lenders.

Olympic athletes, along with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) athletes’ commissions, have condemned the "Enhanced Games," a new sporting event planned for May 2026 in Las Vegas where competitors are encouraged to use performance-enhancing drugs, warning of potential severe health consequences or even deaths, according to a report in The Guardian. The joint statement, issued Tuesday, described the games as “a betrayal of everything that we stand for,” while critics have labeled the event a “clown show”; backers reportedly include Donald Trump Jr.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced a curfew for a portion of the city's downtown area, set to begin at 8 p.m. local time (03:00 GMT Wednesday), Al Jazeera said in a report. The measure comes in response to protests concerning President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Gregory Hunt, 65, was executed by nitrogen gas in Alabama on Tuesday evening, June 10, 2025, for the 1988 murder of Karen Lane, AP said in a report. Hunt was pronounced dead at 6:26 p.m. at a south Alabama prison. This was the sixth execution carried out in the United States using nitrogen gas and was one of four executions scheduled nationwide this week. Hunt was convicted of capital murder for killing Karen Lane, 32, in her Cordova apartment in Walker County on August 2, 1988.

The US Justice Department has issued a legal opinion affirming that President Donald Trump has the authority to cancel national monument designations, including those meant to protect historical and archaeological sites and those created by his predecessors under the Antiquities Act, AP says in a report. This new legal stance, released on a recent Tuesday, disavows a 1938 determination which had concluded that monuments established by previous presidents could not be revoked. The department's opinion clarifies that presidents can indeed cancel such designations, impacting protections for broad landscapes, including areas designated at the request of Native American tribes.

Federal immigration authorities conducted a raid at the Glenn Valley Foods meat production plant in south Omaha on Tuesday morning, taking dozens of workers away in buses, as per a report in AP. Company officials expressed bewilderment, stating they believed they had followed the law, while a small group of people protested the raid in an area noted to have a nearly quarter foreign-born population according to the 2020 census.

Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) faced a federal indictment on Tuesday on three charges alleging she forcibly impeded and interfered with law enforcement officers, The Hill said in a report. The charges stem from an incident on May 9 outside an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, where McIver allegedly took such action during an attempted arrest, as detailed in a press release from the U.S. attorney's office for the District of New Jersey.

Former New Jersey state Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli has secured the Republican nomination for governor for the second time, aiming to succeed after a loss four years prior, according to Decision Desk HQ, The Hill said in a report. Ciattarelli, who received an endorsement from President Donald Trump relatively late in the primary cycle, defeated other challengers for the GOP nomination. His previous run in 2021 against incumbent Phil Murphy resulted in a narrower loss than anticipated in the heavily Democratic state, contributing to his existing name recognition.

Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) has secured the Democratic nomination for governor of New Jersey, emerging victorious from a crowded field of six major candidates in a competitive primary, The Hill said in a report. The win, confirmed by Decision Desk HQ, positions Sherrill to succeed current two-term Governor Phil Murphy (D), who is unable to run again due to term limits. Sherrill's victory followed a hotly contested primary race.

U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Washington, D.C., dismissed a lawsuit on Tuesday over President Donald Trump's firing of board members of the U.S. African Development Foundation in February, AP said in a report. Judge Leon found that Trump was acting within his legal authority when he made the dismissals. In March, the same judge had previously ruled that the administration's actions regarding the funding and staff of the congressionally created agency were also legal, provided the agency was maintained.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a legislative proposal on Tuesday that aimed to ban teaching antisemitism in Arizona's public K-12 schools, universities, and colleges, and would have exposed educators to discipline and lawsuits for violations, AP said in a report. The Democratic governor stated her reason for the veto was that the bill was not about antisemitism but was an attack on teachers, imposing an "unacceptable level of personal liability" on educators and staff in public educational institutions.

The Republican-led North Carolina legislature on Tuesday gave final approval to two pieces of legislation aimed at having the state participate in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and strengthening a law that mandates sheriffs assist federal agents seeking criminal defendants, AP reports. These measures now head to new Democratic Governor Josh Stein, potentially setting up an early policy confrontation between the GOP-controlled General Assembly and the recently inaugurated governor.

TikTok personality Khaby Lame, who has millions of followers, has left the U.S. after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas for allegedly overstaying his visa, AP said in a report. Lame, a Senegalese-Italian influencer whose legal name is Seringe Khabane Lame, was detained on Friday at Harry Reid International Airport. A spokesperson for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed that he was allowed to leave the country without a deportation order.

Popular TikTok star Khaby Lame has left the United States after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), AP said in a report. This development concerning the social media influencer was noted in an AP Video Delivery Log on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, which indicated video content of Lame leaving the U.S. following his detention was available.

Ashish Jha, former White House COVID-19 response coordinator under former President Joe Biden, has criticized presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announced decision to fire all 17 experts from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) vaccine advisory panel, The Hill said in a report. Kennedy reportedly announced this plan in an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal.

Protests in Los Angeles over the White House’s deportation efforts are providing a boost to a Republican legislative proposal, described by President Donald Trump as a "big, beautiful bill," by putting pressure on GOP members to approve fresh immigration enforcement funding, The Hill says in a report. The White House and administration allies are reportedly using these protests to push lawmakers to back the measure, suggesting that opposing it would align them with California Democrats. This legislative effort is understood to primarily concern appropriations for increased border security and funding for immigration enforcement agencies.

Rep. LaMonica McIver faces a federal indictment for allegedly obstructing federal agents during a clash at a Newark Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, Fox News said in a report. The source's article title stated that 'US Attorney Alina Habba' announced the charges; however, Alina Habba is a private attorney, and such federal charges are typically announced by the US Attorney for the relevant district. Rep. McIver's team has characterized the indictment as political retaliation.

House Republican leaders on Tuesday initiated modifications to a major legislative package focused on President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending priorities, The Hill said in a report. These adjustments are being made after the Senate parliamentarian reviewed the sprawling package and identified provisions that do not comply with Senate rules. The revised bill is slated to be voted on by the full House of Representatives later this week.

President Donald Trump's current administration is casting doubts and fostering speculation over the use of mRNA vaccines, a significant shift from his previous stance where he heralded their speedy development, The Hill said in a report. The Department of Health and Human Services is reportedly involved in this new approach by the administration, which contrasts with past praise for the rapid creation of such vaccines.

New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidates Mikie Sherrill and Josh Gottheimer have condemned President Donald Trump's actions during past civil unrest in Los Angeles, and are vowing to protect New Jersey residents if elected, Fox News said in a report. This condemnation of President Trump's historical handling of protests, specifically those in California around 2020, has now become a campaign issue in the New Jersey gubernatorial race, with the candidates highlighting their positions on state autonomy and responses to civil disturbances.

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates reportedly pleaded with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to reverse proposed cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the New York Post said in a report. The article links these potential reductions to Elon Musk's advocacy for government efficiency, referencing a "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)"; however, there is no official U.S. government agency by this name established by Musk. Gates has previously voiced opposition to cuts in foreign aid.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking a court order to prevent the Trump administration from using military personnel for immigration raids in Los Angeles, with a court having set a hearing on the state's request, AP said in a report. This action follows comments from President Donald Trump describing Los Angeles as a 'trash heap' and stating he would 'liberate' it. Concurrently, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has called on President Trump to halt federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. Separately, a federal immigration raid at a meat production plant in Omaha, Nebraska, has resulted in protests. In Los Angeles, local police reported over 100 arrests and two officer injuries on Monday evening in events distinct from federal immigration enforcement.

Over two dozen journalists covering protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles have sustained injuries or been roughed up, prompting press freedom organizations to investigate whether law enforcement has intentionally targeted media personnel, AP says in a report. Incidents include journalists being pelted with rubber bullets or pepper spray; specific cases involve an Australian TV reporter struck while doing a live shot, a New York Post reporter left with a significant welt after a direct hit, and a CNN crew being briefly detained.

Additional women who were denied abortions in Texas have joined a lawsuit against the state, challenging its restrictive abortion laws, MSNBC says in a report. The lawsuit, which also includes doctors, argues that the medical exceptions in Texas's abortion ban—enacted after the 2022 Supreme Court Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade—are unconstitutionally vague and too narrow. Plaintiffs contend these provisions force medical professionals to delay or deny necessary care until a patient's condition becomes imminently life-threatening, thereby violating their rights and endangering their health.

Immigration authorities conducted a raid at the Glenn Valley Foods meat production plant in south Omaha on Tuesday morning, around 9 a.m., taking dozens of workers away in buses, AP said in a report. Company officials expressed bewilderment, stating they believed they had followed all legal requirements for employment verification. The raid in an area where, according to the 2020 census, nearly a quarter of residents were foreign-born, prompted a small protest where some individuals attempted to obstruct a vehicle to hinder officers.

President Donald Trump stated that US troops will remain in Los Angeles until peace is restored and dismissed the idea that deploying the military could inflame the situation; additionally, the Trump administration has approved limits on the purchase of soda with food stamps in certain states, AP says in a report. In other developments, Kennedy promised that no 'anti-vaxxers' would be part of a new CDC vaccine panel. During an address to troops, President Trump also referenced a past assassination attempt. Separately, correspondent Terry Moran is no longer with ABC News following a social media post regarding Stephen Miller, and Rubio has condemned sanctions imposed by allies against right-wing Israeli officials.

A U.S. House of Representatives bill aimed at overturning Washington D.C.'s law permitting legal noncitizens to vote in local elections was opposed by 148 Democrats, while some Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure, Fox News said in a report. Republicans have raised alarms about potential foreign agent influence and election integrity as reasons to nullify the D.C. law, which was passed in late 2022 and applies only to local elections for legal residents like green card holders.

President Donald Trump and Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota have outlined significant changes they intend to implement at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to a report in The Hill. Their proposals include an intention to eliminate the agency "as it exists today" and to have it "dole out less money."

Reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy described his practice round at Oakmont for the upcoming 125th US Open as "impossible," stating he shot an 81 despite feeling he hadn't played badly, The Guardian said in a report. McIlroy noted the greens were running at 15.5 on the stimpmeter with pins in "dicey locations" during his visit at the start of last week, though conditions were more benign by Tuesday. Separately, the report mentioned that Bryson DeChambeau will renegotiate his LIV Golf deal in 2026.

The House Oversight Committee has stated it will receive testimonies from four former aides of ex-President Joe Biden regarding an alleged cover-up related to his mental condition, with these interviews scheduled throughout June and July 2025, Fox News says in a report. This development pertains to an ongoing inquiry by the committee.

Senator Rand Paul, current chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, announced on a recent Tuesday that his panel will introduce changes to a House-passed bill designed to enact President Donald Trump's agenda, The Hill said in a report. Paul indicated these revisions would aim for a more 'conservative' legislative outcome and propose 'dramatically less money for border security.' He has previously contended that current spending proposals for border initiatives are excessive.