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Trump to Unveil Nearly $700 Million Plan to Boost Coal Industry
President Donald Trump is expected to announce nearly $700 million in new federal support for the coal industry on Thursday, using authorities under the Defense Production Act, a Cold War-era law that allows presidents to bolster industries deemed critical to national security.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:35:14 EDTVirginia Man Gets 15 Months for Threatening Grenell
Richard Grenell, President Donald Trump's envoy for special missions, said Wednesday he was rattled while giving a victim impact statement in court before a man convicted of sending a threatening message to him was sentenced to prison.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:36:47 EDTDOJ Opens Probe Into Arizona State DEI Programs
Arizona State University is under federal investigation over alleged diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, marking an escalation in the Trump administration's campaign against DEI programs in higher education.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:48:16 EDTRep. Ogles Blames Homophobic Tweet on Staffer
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., said a staffer is responsible for a homophobic tweet his account posted that received bipartisan condemnation.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:04:08 EDTReport: Middle East War Threatens World Economy
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) warned Wednesday that the Middle East conflict has become the biggest threat to the global economy, driving up energy costs, fueling inflation, and slowing growth as disruptions to oil and trade flows ...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:14:46 EDTChina Spending Billions to Stop AI, Data Centers in U.S.
While China has been pouring billions into its own AI infrastructure and expansion, it may also be funding an equally expensive influence campaign here in the U.S. to oppose the building of data centers – critical to advancing the technology.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:05:52 EDTUSDA: Suspected New World Screwworm Case in Texas
Officials suspect that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:50:51 EDTIsrael, Lebanon Agree to New Ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a new ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after U.S.-led talks in Washington.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:48:47 EDTFloyd Family Furious Over Minn. GOP's Chauvin Tribute
The family of George Floyd is calling for an apology from the Minnesota Republican Party after delegates held a moment of silence at last weekend's convention for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering Floyd.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:43:40 EDTSenate Moves Long-Delayed ICE Bill as Dems See Shot at Political Leverage
The Republican-led Senate voted on Wednesday to open debate on a $70 billion bill to fund President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.But that simultaneously clears the way for a marathon of debate and amendment votes that Democrats will try to use to tie Republicans...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:13:37 EDTBessent: I'm Performing Duties of IRS Commissioner
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday that he is "performing the duties" of IRS commissioner, a position that has remained vacant since President Donald Trump fired former Rep. Billy Long, R-Mo., in August.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:05:23 EDTHilton Still Ahead, Becerra 2nd in Calif. Governor Primary
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra maintained the top two spots in the open primary race for California governor on Wednesday, making them favorites to advance to the Nov. 3 general election.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:04:18 EDTDHS: Judges Enable Juvenile Immigration Program Fraud
The Department of Homeland Security is accusing some state court judges of enabling fraud in a federal immigration program that can provide a path to permanent legal status for juvenile applicants.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:42:09 EDTHouse OKs War Powers Curb in Trump Rebuke
The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long conflict.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:43:12 EDTICE to Restore Full Training Standards July 1
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will increase the amount of training for new officers next month, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Wednesday, after criticism that the agency was loosening standards as it rushed to deploy more deportation officers.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:54:17 EDTIBM's Krishna Says Trump AI Policy Hits 'Goldilocks' Balance
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna's endorsement of the White House's latest AI cybersecurity order comes as the Trump administration pursues a broader strategy centered on accelerating U.S. AI development.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:35 EDTReport: Trump Plans to Attend Knicks-Spurs Game 3
President Donald Trump plans to attend Game 3 of the Knicks-Spurs series on June 8 at Madison Square Garden, according to sources cited by the New York Post, though the plans could still change.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:36:19 EDTJewish Faculty Allege Bias at Columbia
A group of Jewish professors at Columbia University have filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging they faced discrimination and harassment because of their views on Israel, Zionism and Palestinian rights.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:43:28 EDTTexas Secretary of State Resigns Before Midterms
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, the state's top election official, will leave her post next month.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:50:56 EDTEbola Spreads Beyond Congo Outbreak Epicenter
Ebola has spread to a health zone more than 100 miles from the mining town where the Democratic Republic of Congo's latest outbreak is believed to have originated, Bloomberg reported.
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