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Ariana Grande to WH: Don't Use My Music to Promote Policies
American pop star Ariana Grande told President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to stop using her music to promote its policies.The comment came after the White House shared a video on TikTok earlier this week highlighting its immigration policy. The video, which...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:06:47 EDTFederal Judge Halts Paxton Suit Against ActBlue
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from continuing to pursue a lawsuit against the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue over its donation practices, saying he was retaliating against it for fundraising on behalf of his...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:14:07 EDTInterior Ends 36 Partnerships Over DEI, Activism
The Trump administration is cutting ties between the Interior Department and more than three dozen organizations linked to environmental activism and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, a move that officials say will save taxpayers about $4 million.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:45:14 EDTGovernor: Montana Has 'Southern Border Problem'
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte said his administration successfully stopped local governments from adopting sanctuary city policies, citing action taken after the state capital of Helena approved a resolution signaling it would not cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:04:55 EDTNYC Mayor Mamdani Starts Reelection Fundraising
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has laid the groundwork for a 2029 reelection campaign, launching an early fundraising drive while warning supporters that political opponents are organizing years ahead of the next mayoral race.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:01:05 EDTDem Senators Want USDA to Expand Its War Against Screwworm
Numerous members of the Senate Democratic caucus sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, urging it to do more to curb the New World screwworm that recently crossed the border.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:34:42 EDTIran Weighs Targeting Musk Assets Across Mideast
Iran on Thursday said the U.S. and Israeli militaries' use of Starlink and the X social media platform, along with Elon Musk's alleged cooperation with the U.S. government through the Starshield program, justifies adding his assets to a military target list.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:31:27 EDTGOP Adds Roadless Rule Repeal to Wildfire Bill, Sparks Dem Backlash
A bipartisan effort to advance wildfire prevention legislation in the Senate has become mired in controversy after Republicans added a provision that would repeal longstanding protections for nearly 59 million acres of national forest land.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:16:09 EDTIran's Top Negotiator Warns Trump Against Escalation
Iran's top negotiator warned Thursday that President Donald Trump's threats to strike Iran and seize control of its oil and gas industries could trigger a wider crisis.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:17 EDTMemoir Details Fmr Envoy's Frustration With Biden
Ken Salazar, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico, says he was so disillusioned with President Joe Biden's handling of the southern border that he briefly considered launching his own 2024 presidential bid, a disclosure he makes in a forthcoming memoir that doubles as a warning ...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:25:06 EDTDow Jumps 930 Points, Best Day in 2 Months
U.S. stocks rallied to their best day in two months, and oil prices fell after President Donald Trump called off his threat to bomb Iran in the evening.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:07:06 EDTPoll: Most Americans Say Feds Hiding UFO Information
A majority of Americans believe intelligent life exists beyond Earth, according to a new CBS News/YouGov poll that suggests views once considered fringe have moved firmly into the mainstream amid growing public interest in unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:45:36 EDTTrump Appeals Ruling Striking Down $100K H-1B Visa Fee
The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's ruling invalidating President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, according to CNBC.CNBC reported that the Justice Department filed a notice of appeal Thursday after U.S. District Judge Leo...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:14:22 EDTVance's Chief of Staff to Leave by Summer's End
Jacob Reses, the chief of staff to Vice President JD Vance, is leaving the administration by summer's end, NBC News reported.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:02:33 EDTTrump Nominates Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he is nominating Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to serve as the next director of national intelligence.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:43:40 EDTTrump Sets Mark With 22 Specialists for Physical
President Donald Trump underwent evaluations by 22 medical specialists as part of his latest annual physical examination, according to a medical report released by the White House, a level of scrutiny that appears to set a new benchmark for a presidential health assessment.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:37:00 EDTNuns Offer Low-Cost Housing Alternative to N.Y. Rents
As New York City's rental market continues to strain budgets, some young professionals are finding an unlikely source of affordable housing: convents and religious residence homes run by Catholic sisters and other faith-based organizations.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:10:38 EDTSpeaker Stands by Trump as Iran Tensions Rise
House Speaker Mike Johnson defended President Donald Trump's handling of the Iran conflict Thursday, arguing that the administration is balancing military pressure with ongoing diplomatic efforts despite a fresh round of U.S. strikes and increasingly aggressive rhetoric from the president.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:08:01 EDTUS Park Police Investigate '8647' Marking at National Mall in Washington
The U.S. Park Police are investigating the marking of '8647' on the grounds of the National Mall in Washington, the Interior Department said in a statement on Thursday.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:21 EDTWhite House UFC Event Cost Tops $60 Million
Federal agencies and the Ultimate Fighting Championship have spent more than $60 million preparing for Sunday's UFC event on the White House South Lawn, according to court filings, as President Donald Trump and his administration...
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