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Meta accuses Israeli spyware firm of again targeting WhatsApp users
Meta accused an Israeli spyware firm on Monday of violating a court order restricting phishing attempts on WhatsApp, a social messaging platform owned by the technology company. In an online statement, Meta announced it has asked a federal court to hold NSO Group in contempt
DOJ finds EEOC guidelines on workplace discrimination unconstitutional
The Justice Department on Tuesday found the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) hiring guidelines unconstitutional, finding they pressure employers to take race into consideration. The opinion from the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) is not a
Trump warns hundreds of hospitals of fines over missing price information
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide that they are failing to comply with federal price transparency requirements by failing to disclose costs of medical services, arguing that it drives up health care costs higher than necessary. The
Wright predicts more oil will move through Hormuz
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Wright: Oil through Hormuz will 'continue to rise' Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted Tuesday that the amount oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz will “continue to rise” as the U.S. and Iran work to
Congress just gave DHS another $70 billion
Congress narrowly voted to fund President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda, giving the Department of Homeland Security $70 billion over the next three years. The house voted 214 to 212 in favor of the reconciliation bill Tuesday, following the Senate's 52-47 vote last
US launches strikes on Iran in retaliation for downed helicopter
The U.S. military on Tuesday launched strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tehran shooting down an American Apache helicopter overnight, a response that President Trump hinted at earlier in the day. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) forces “began launching self-defense strikes
White House Reveals Plan to Shut Out Reporters From UFC Fight
The Trump administration is restricting which reporters are allowed to cover June 14’s UFC fight on the White House lawn, giving the mixed martial-arts company control over who can get in. The White House Correspondents Association told its members in an email last week that
Trump faces tough choice: Save spy powers or stick with Pulte
Pressure is growing on President Trump to back down from his controversial move to appoint Bill Pulte to lead the intelligence community in order to safeguard another priority— renewing America’s warrantless spy powers. A growing number of Democrats have threatened to not renew
House Republicans clear $70B go-it-alone immigration enforcement package
President Donald Trump is expected to swiftly sign the legislation after four months of drama.
House sends reconciliation bill funding immigration enforcement to Trump's desk
House Republicans on Tuesday passed a package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through 2029, marking a victory for President Trump and GOP leaders. The nearly $70 billion budget reconciliation package that had stalled in the Senate for weeks
Trump administration offering 'premium' expedited visa interviews for $750
The State Department is launching a new “premium” expedited visa interview service next month, allowing foreigners seeking U.S. travel or business visas to secure appointments within 10 days for an additional $750 fee, according to internal documents obtained by The Associated
US attorney predicts 'people will be charged' over California voter rolls
Bill Essayli, the first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, on Monday said it is likely “people will be charged” over alleged voter fraud in California. “I expect people will be charged. But we need a wide-scale audit of the California voter roll,
Carney says bridge threatened by Trump will open
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that a bridge between Michigan and Canada that President Trump threatened to block will soon open. “Look, it’s positive news. Obviously the bridge will be open at the end of the week, and, you know, [it’s] a symbol but also a fact of
White House says UK should not ban social media for kids under 16
The Trump administration is urging the United Kingdom not to enact a social media ban for kids under the age of 16, citing the “benefits” of access to the open internet. Instead of a formal ban, the U.S. Embassy in London is pushing parents to manage their children’s privacy
MAGA Group Runs Horrific AI-Generated Ad Attacking James Talarico
With high gas prices caused by an unnecessary war in the Middle East and a floundering economy, the GOP seems to realize they aren’t going to win the midterm elections on policy issues. Instead, they’re pivoting to the most distasteful plan B possible. A new ad released Tuesday
Live updates: Republicans jockey for Amodei's seat in Nevada House primary
Voters in the Silver State are weighing in on a slate of House primary elections Tuesday. Republican Rep. Mark Amodei is retiring from his seat in the 2nd Congressional District, setting off a crowded GOP primary in Nevada. Financial advisor David Flippo secured President
Live results: South Carolina Republicans vie for primary nod to replace McMaster
The contest to replace South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is underway. A handful of candidates are jockeying for the GOP nod in a Tuesday primary, including Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, and state Attorney General Alan Wilson. State Rep. Jermaine
Live results: South Carolina House primary elections underway
Voters at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on South Carolina's House primary elections. There are two open seats this cycle, with Reps. Nancy Mace of the 1st Congressional District and Ralph Norman of the 5th Congressional district both opting to run for governor. Polls close at 7
Live results: Platner seeks primary nod in Senate race to unseat Collins in Maine
The heated Senate race in Maine will come to a head Tuesday, with voters heading to the polls for primary elections. Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) is the presumptive nominee on the Republican ballot, while progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner leads the other side of the aisle
Live results: North Dakota holds House primary election
Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R) is slated to easily advance from a Tuesday primary in North Dakota. Democrat Trygve Hammer, a teacher, faces no challengers and is the presumptive nominee on the other side of the aisle in the ruby red state. Polls close at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. EDT. Follow
Live results: Mainers choose Mills's successor in gubernatorial primary elections
Voters are weighing in on Tuesday primaries in the race to replace Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D). It's a wide open race on both sides of the aisle, with several candidates jockeying for both parties' nods. Democratic voters are deciding between Former Maine House Speaker Hannah
Live results: Graham faces tough South Carolina Senate primary
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is facing a tough Tuesday primary battle in South Carolina as he seeks a fourth term in office. He's running against Mark Lynch in the GOP primary and could head to a runoff. He is still heavily favored to ultimately win the Republican nod. On the
Live results: Democrats duke it out in key Maine primary race for battleground House seat
Republicans have the upper hand in the battle for an open House seat in Maine as voters head to the polls Tuesday. Rep. Jared Golden (D) is leaving his seat in the Pine Tree State's 2nd Congressional District, and Democrats are duking it out for a spot on the November ballot.
Trump Sticks With Disastrous New Intel Chief as Democrats Lead Revolt
House Speaker Mike Johnson failed Tuesday to convince President Donald Trump to sacrifice his crooked crony in order to save FISA. In a meeting at the White House, Trump indicated that he would not nominate a replacement for Bill Pulte, the wildly inexperienced housing official
AARP: New Social Security report should be 'wake-up call'
After the Trump administration on Tuesday released its annual report on Social Security and its projected future, officials from AARP urged action to protect the program. The annual report from the board of trustees of Social Security and Medicare stated that Social Security’s
How a coming Supreme Court decision on mail-in ballots could impact California
The Supreme Court is set to decide as soon as this week whether states can accept mail-in ballots that arrive after election day in a case that could invalidate the so-called grace period in places like California. The decision will come after enormous attention was paid across
Collins: Platner 'owes the people of Maine a detailed answer' in light of allegations
Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) accused her Democratic opponent on the day of the state’s Senate primary race of shying away from addressing accusations about his alleged past conduct toward women. “The allegations against Graham Platner are extremely troubling and serious, and
Who qualifies for $68 million settlement over Google Assistant?
You may have already received a notice about the settlement in your email.
Your Apple device may be vintage, or even obsolete: How to tell
You may have a relic on your hands.
Republican Senator Attacks GOP for Becoming “Circular Firing Squad”
Outgoing Senator Thom Tillis wrote a 15-paragraph letter excoriating his Republican colleagues for bending over backwards to the most troubling parts ofPresident Trump’s agenda. Tillis called out Republicans pushing Trump’s vote-suppressing SAVE Act, saying the party has
Raphael Warnock meets with Mike Johnson after questioning speaker’s Christian faith
The Georgia Democrat said he and Johnson spoke about the GOP megabill and redistricting around the country.
Paxton investigating FIFA over World Cup ticket prices in Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday announced an investigation into FIFA over allegations that some World Cup ticket holders were misled about the locations and quality of seats they purchased for upcoming matches. The probe comes days before World Cup matches are
Republican on stalled Iran talks: 'Starting to feel like we’re Charlie Brown' trying to kick football
Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) on Tuesday said the stalled peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are "starting to feel like we're Charlie Brown" trying to kick the football. Gimenez appeared on "Varney & Co." on Fox Business, where host Stuart Varney asked the lawmaker if
Trump Suggests Stealing Half of Iran’s Oil as War Payback
President Trump on Tuesday mused aloud about profiting from his war on Iran. In an interview with ABC News, Trump said , “Somebody’s going to have to build all that infrastructure, new bridges, new this, new that, new power plants. You know, they’re talking about a trillion
Democrat on California ballot counting: 'Score at halftime' different than end of game
California Rep. Ted Lieu (D) on Tuesday criticized Republican concerns about the progression of his state’s elections by making a sports comparison. “In California, I ask people to simply listen to the words of the Republican nominee for governor, Steve Hilton, who said that
Federal Watchdog Warns Trump’s Biggest Megaprison Is Rife With Abuse
A sweeping report released Tuesday by the Government Accountability Office found that the government spent millions of dollars more than necessary on Camp East Montana in Texas, and somehow still failed to meet its contractual requirements with regard to health care, room and
Trump Flew to Knicks Game Amid Search for Missing American Pilots
President Trump went to the New York Knicks game while two U.S. soldiers were missing after Iran shot down their helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. According to the timeline released by the U.S. CENTCOM, Iran downed two pilots operating a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter
Hunter Biden charms his way back into public eye with social media spree
Hunter Biden has burst back onto the political scene with a social media spree marked by crude responses to Republican critics and self-deprecating humor about his troubled personal life. As the son of former President Biden, his return to the public eye has quickly drawn the
Watch live: DDHQ Data Nerds track primaries in Maine, South Carolina and more
The Hill presents two hours of live, real-time primary night coverage, diving deep into the 2026 primaries in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota on Tuesday June 9th, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. EDT to 10 p.m. EDT. The Hill's coverage will be anchored by Sunrise on The
House GOP campaign chair: 'I think we'll pick up seats' in November
The GOP’s House campaign chair on Tuesday morning expressed optimism in the Republican Party’s odds headed into this year’s midterm elections. “I’m very confident we’re going to hold the House,” Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) said at an “Axios AM Live” event in Washington, D.C.
The White House blocked a study on alcohol consumption. This is what it said
In 2022, the Biden administration set in motion a study on the effects of drinking, with extensive international participation by researchers from the U.S., Canada and the U.K. After years of research, the study authors were informed by the Trump administration last year that
Stephen A. Smith fires back at Trump in Knicks beef: 'The brother wasn't awake'
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith on Tuesday blasted President Trump over the security, road closures and gridlock in New York City as a result of his attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden (MSG) before accusing the president of sleeping during the
Trump not expected to act on Pulte after Johnson meeting
Democrats want the acting DNI out before agreeing to spy-powers extension.
Social Security Is Running Dangerously Low on Cash
A fund used to support Social Security retirement benefits is expected to expire in 2032, according to a new trustees report released by the Social Security Administration Tuesday. The new expiration date for the Old Age and Survivors Insurance fund, or OASI fund, is three
House advances ICE and Border Patrol reconciliation bill
The House on Tuesday advanced a nearly $70 billion budget reconciliation package that would fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. The lower chamber approved a rule 213-211 that tees up debate and a final vote on the GOP measure. The rule briefly
Government aware of 'several' kinds of aliens: UFO whistleblower
Lawmakers called on the White House to grant immunity to whistleblowers who come forward with UFO information.
Longtime Epstein assistant says she set up phone calls between Epstein and Trump
House Oversight Democrats are accusing Lesley Groff of misrepresenting her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
House Democrat says he thinks Platner will 'get off the ballot soon'
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) on Tuesday said Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner should win his primary on Tuesday and then get off the ballot so that Democrats can replace him with a stronger candidate in the fall. Platner is expected to win Tuesday's Democratic
Alaska investigating Senate candidate with same name as incumbent
Alaska’s top election official is investigating a GOP Senate candidate who shares the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), citing “credible allegations” that he entered the race to confuse voters. Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom (R), who oversees elections in Alaska,