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Israelis across the political spectrum say the deal appears to leave fundamental security threats posed by Iran unaddressed. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Trump says a deal with Iran was done yesterday and will be signed Friday 6/19 - will Iran change again? Iran cannot be trusted - time will tell.
Experts say there are some commonsense changes California could make to speed up its vote counts, including better funding county election offices and encouraging earlier voting. But dramatic shifts will be hard, especially before November. LA Times
VOA VIEW: CA needs time to cheat'
He was a dissent from Myanmar who traveled to China for academic purposes. Now Chinese authorities are accusing him of espionage. LA Times
VOA VIEW: The US has made it too easy to cheat.
Anthropic Shuts Down Mythos Access After Sweeping US Order LA Times
Vice President JD Vance opened up about how President Trump likes to prod him about 2028 from time to time and expressed confidence that the GOP heavyweight will be supportive of him seeking the presidency if he decides to pursue it. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
The most severe impacts are centered in Northern California, where an "Extreme Heat Warning" runs from mid-Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. New York Post
The complaint states that victims "went from homeowners to homeless in a matter of hours." New York Post
Britain’s Defense Ministry said it was the first time that British forces had acted alone to stop a ship in the fleet, a collection of vessels that Russia uses to move fuel and evade sanctions. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Russia is a joke.
Eleven passengers and a pilot were killed shortly after takeoff near the Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri. New York Times
No details were given about the 84-year-old former majority leader’s condition, but he has had a string of health issues in recent years. New York Times
The F.B.I. director, following a strategy from President Trump, has filed six defamation lawsuits against news media companies and commentators in nearly seven years. New York Times
Tens of thousands of mixed martial arts (MMA) fans are descending upon the nation’s capital today as gates officially open for Day 2 of the historic UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest and Watch Party. OANN
Today the US gathers to honor and commemorate the 80th birthday of a president who has etched his name in the chronicles of American history with a lengthy list of life events and notable accomplishments. OANN
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced its launch of a new airport security initiative, TSA Gold +. The program could expand private companies’ involvement in passenger screening operations across the nation. OANN
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has begun its weekend celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with official and ceremonial weigh-ins and a massive fan event in Washington, D.C. OANN
In a move that could complicate a fragile peace process between the United States and Iran, Israel reportedly attacked Beirut in response to an earlier Hezbollah attack. OANN
A plane carrying passengers planning to spend a sunny afternoon skydiving crashed Sunday in Missouri, killing all 12 people aboard, authorities said. Washington Times
Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target stores and online Saturday after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism, federal authorities said. Washington Times
It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including gunshots in Times Square. Washington Times
EPA CHIEF ZELDIN: No nationwide environmental standards for artificial intelligence data centers will be implemented by the Trump admin. Washington Times
Customs and Border Protection agents working at a border crossing near Buffalo, New York, found over 1,600 pounds of marijuana in a purported shipment of chocolate. Washington Times
A plane slated to fly from London to Charlotte, North Carolina, had to double back and make an emergency landing after being struck by lightning. Washington Times
A crew stripped President Trump's name from the front of the Kennedy Center overnight, after a federal judge rejected the administration's efforts to keep the signage in place. The removal followed a separate ruling that paused a presidential directive to remove signs and exhibits at national parks that cast the U.S. in a "negative light." CBS
VOA VIEW: The liberal judge should pay for the wrong if he is reversed.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. CBS
Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators. CBS
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A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument. CBS
VOA VIEW: Someone should have seen who did it.
Kevin Warsh's two immediate predecessors preferred to be called the Fed "chair." For Warsh, it's "chairman" of the Federal Reserve. CNBC
Switzerland votes on a population cap that could tighten immigration and put its EU free-movement agreement under pressure. CNBC
VOA VIEW: As they should.
The cost of attendance at a growing number of colleges is now more than six figures a year. CNBC
Drugmakers are betting they can crack into the obesity drug market that Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly currently dominate. CNBC
CBP agents intercepted a 30-foot boat carrying 40 migrants from the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Uzbekistan near Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico. FOX News
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Multiple people were wounded in a shooting at Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina, the largest mall in the state, police confirmed Saturday. FOX News
A federal judge ruled she lacks authority to reinstate a fired Yosemite park ranger who flew a trans pride flag across El Capitan on their day off. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The judge did not have the authority.
Yaroslav Vishnevski convicted on five federal counts after authorities found ghost gun 3D printing operation and illegal silencers from China. FOX News
One person is dead and 22 others injured when a large tent collapsed at an outdoor church service Friday evening in Moneta, Va. UPI
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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt says he does not expect to advance to the general election after voting projections place him third. UPI
The Americas was the world's leading region for forced displacement in 2025, with 22.8 million refugees and others needing international protection, UPI
More than 100,000 users of Meta's social media platforms Facebook, Instagram experienced outages earlier on Friday. UPI
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A judge on Friday extended an order to block President Trump's billion-dollar "anti-weaponization" fund because she does not trust the administration. UPI
VOA VIEW: An anti Trump liberal judge.
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Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, taking the oath of office at the White House one day after winning confirmation in the Senate. A positive change.
At a ceremony in the Oval Office, President Trump called Mullin a "great American patriot" and said he has "been a close and vital partner in helping us secure the border, stop migrant crime, end the scourge of illegal drugs and make America safe again and make America great again." Attorney General Pam Bondi administered the oath as Mullin's family looked on. The Oklahoma Republican said the moment was "the most nervous I've ever been" and vowed to hit the ground running.
"No one is going to outwork me, and I'm not going to let any of them outwork me. The president has entrusted me with this, and failure is not an option," Mullin said. His appointment finalizes Mr. Trump's shakeup of DHS following the ouster of Kristi Noem, whose leadership of the department came under intense scrutiny in recent months.
The Senate confirmed Mullin in a 54-45 vote Martin Heinrich of New Mexico voted in favor of Mullin's confirmation. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was the sole Republican to oppose him. Noem resigned as secretary earlier this month. Her handling of two deadly shootings by federal agents during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis in January prompted criticism from Democrats and Republicans and kickstarted an impasse over funding for the agency that has persisted. But it was criticism over Noem's advertising spending at a congressional hearing days before her ouster that appeared to seal her fate.
