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Average gas price falls below $4 for first time in months

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Published on: June 18, 2026, 1:48 pm

Gas prices in the U.S. on Thursday dipped below $4 for the first time in months, after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that calls for the reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz. The national average price of a gallon of regular gas is about $3.99, according to the American...

Watch live: Obama Presidential Center holds star-studded dedication ceremony

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Published on: June 18, 2026, 1:45 pm

The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago will hold a star-studded dedication ceremony on Thursday, with former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama set to speak. Former Presidents Biden, Clinton and Bush are all planning to attend the ceremony to commemorate the center’s opening. They will join "global leaders, artists, changemakers, and citizens," with...

Watch live: Vance holds press briefing amid Iran deal blowback

By: The Hill

Published on: June 18, 2026, 1:35 pm

Vice President Vance will take his second turn filling in for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday, as the administration faces widespread backlash over its deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Vance has been the lead U.S. negotiator with Iran and has been all over television defending...

Carville doubles down on Trump departure prediction: 'Your life is miserable'

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Published on: June 18, 2026, 1:30 pm

Democratic strategist James Carville on Wednesday suggested President Trump would depart office by next spring, noting his life would be “miserable” after a sweeping loss during midterm elections.  “He can’t stay awake. He says he’s ‘bored’ with the Iran war. He’s gonna — and I’m telling you, this guy, by Easter of 2027, is just...

The quiet end of identity politics

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Published on: June 18, 2026, 1:30 pm

California's primary election showed that voters are prioritizing competence, results, and accountability over identity politics, and that candidates of all backgrounds should be judged on their merits, not their visibility.

Vance to brief the press following Iran MOU signing

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Published on: June 18, 2026, 1:17 pm

Vice President Vance will brief reporters in the White House briefing room on Thursday following the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran.  The briefing will mark Vance's second time at the briefing podium since press secretary Karoline Leavitt went on maternity leave earlier this year. The vice president will...

O'Reilly on Trump Iran deal: 'Plan B is underway'

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Published on: June 18, 2026, 1:15 pm

Political commentator Bill O’Reilly said Wednesday the Trump administration reaching a deal with Iran is “plan B” after the war did not turn out as President Trump and his team intended. “This is plan B,” O’Reilly told host Chris Cuomo on NewsNation’s “Cuomo.” “So plan A didn't work. Plan A was kill the leadership and...

Trump: Apple partnering with Intel on chip design, production in US

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Published on: June 18, 2026, 1:14 pm

President Trump announced early Thursday Apple will partner with semiconductor manufacturer Intel to design and produce chips in America as the White House pushes to reshore manufacturing to the U.S. Trump, in an overnight Truth Social post, said U.S. companies "design everything" but "need to build it here," including the production of semiconductor chips used...

The FDA's data on mifepristone can't be trusted — here's why

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Published on: June 18, 2026, 1:00 pm

For the review to withstand the necessary scrutiny it will face upon publication, the FDA must prioritize robust, real-world data sources.

Obama Presidential Center opens Thursday: Here's what to know

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Published on: June 18, 2026, 12:57 pm

The Obama Presidential Center will open its doors on Friday, June 17th, with a star-studded ceremony featuring The Roots, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Marc Anthony, Tems, U2's Bono and The Edge, and Marsai Martin.

Trump Jr.: Cruz 'lying thru his teeth'

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Published on: June 18, 2026, 12:54 pm

Donald Trump Jr. on Wednesday slammed Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for criticizing the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) for investing in Iran's reconstruction.  Trump Jr. said Cruz was “lying thru his teeth” in a post on the social platform X, accusing the senator of not being aligned with MAGA initiatives.  “The only problem with this...

Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe, rips NATO allies

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Published on: June 18, 2026, 12:51 pm

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Thursday ripped into NATO allies while announcing a new six-month review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe, accusing the alliance of being a "paper tiger." Hegseth told defense ministers at the NATO headquarters in Brussels that the review will ensure the alliance moves "fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading,"...

Live updates: Vance set to brief at White House as Trump's MOU with Iran comes under fire

By: The Hill

Published on: June 18, 2026, 12:47 pm

Vice President Vance will brief the media at 11 a.m. from the White House as President Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iran comes under fire from Republicans. Trump signed the MOU Iran while dining late Wednesday at the Palace of Versailles with French President Emmanuel Macron. He's set to return to the United States this...

On the Ballot: Black lawmakers on track to lose record gains in representation next year

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Published on: June 18, 2026, 12:00 pm

Congress is slated to lose more than a dozen Black members between both parties in 2027 after representation reached an all-time high on Capitol Hill just last cycle. The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in April to weaken the Voting Rights Act has played a leading role in this seismic deficit. The ruling, which made it easier...