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Top Intelligence Democrat calls Pulte 'worst and most dangerous' Trump pick

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Published on: June 7, 2026, 8:29 pm

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, on Sunday called the appointment to make Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) head Bill Pulte the acting Director of National Intelligence the "worst and most dangerous" appointment made by President Trump. Himes is among several bipartisan lawmakers who have slammed Trump's appointment, saying...

House Republican criticizes Hegseth 'inappropriate' D-Day remarks

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Published on: June 7, 2026, 7:47 pm

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) on Sunday criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for making “inappropriate” remarks during a speech for the 82nd commemoration of D-Day.  “I think it should have been about their sacrifice, their service to their country, and what they did to protect the free world at a time of great peril against Nazi...

Bodnar, Osborn make the case for independent Senate candidates in solid red states

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Published on: June 7, 2026, 7:29 pm

Two independent Senate candidates, Seth Bodnar and Dan Osborn, on Sunday advocated for the independence of their upper chamber bids. “I’m going around this state, I’m saying, ‘Hey, I’m Seth Bodnar, I’m running for U.S. Senate as an independent. I’m not going to work for either of these parties, I'm going to work for you.’...

Lawsuit seeks to block Trump’s UFC fight at White House

By: The Hill

Published on: June 7, 2026, 6:38 pm

A lawsuit filed Saturday is seeking to block the Trump administration’s UFC fight scheduled to take place at the White House next week on President Trump’s birthday, June 14. Plaintiffs' attorneys argue the event is “deeply corrupt” and have accused Trump of benefitting from the event financially, citing reporting that says the president purchased up...

Ro Khanna says latest Platner accusations are not 'a surprise' to Maine voters

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Published on: June 7, 2026, 6:21 pm

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday said the latest accusations about Maine oyster farmer and Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) were not "a surprise" to Pine Tree State voters. Khanna appeared on CBS News's "Face the Nation," where host Margaret Brennan pressed him about Platner, whom he supports. She asked about reporting from The New...

Trump chooses an unqualified director of national intelligence

By: The Hill

Published on: June 7, 2026, 6:00 pm

President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, an unqualified individual with no experience in intelligence or national security, as Acting Director of National Intelligence, prioritizing his own self-interest over America's national security.

Solar flare prompts storm warnings, chance at seeing the northern lights this week

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Published on: June 7, 2026, 5:31 pm

Days after Earth was impacted by several coronal mass ejections, forecasters say a recent solar flare could be directed at us, potentially sparking another chance at the northern lights.

Judge tosses lawsuit against musician who canceled Kennedy Center concert after Trump renaming

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Published on: June 7, 2026, 5:26 pm

A judge in Washington, D.C., on Friday dismissed a lawsuit that the Kennedy Center filed against a jazz musician for canceling a performance after the center’s board added President Trump’s name to the building.  Associate Judge Tanya Jones Bosier wrote that the Kennedy Center failed to prove that Chuck Redd had signed a contract to...

As schools close nationwide, Black students bear the greatest burden

By: The Hill

Published on: June 7, 2026, 5:00 pm

Our research shows that school closures disproportionately impact Black students and those from low-income communities.

Pelley says CBS News ‘is on fire’

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Published on: June 7, 2026, 4:41 pm

On Sunday, former "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley told The New York Times that his former employer, CBS News, "is on fire" under its current leadership. The Times interviewed Pelley after he was fired for blasting the new "60 Minutes" executive producer, Nick Bilton. He stressed his hope that the leadership at Paramount — CBS...

Trump cuts off interview with Welker: 'I've had enough'

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Published on: June 7, 2026, 4:38 pm

President Trump abruptly ended his interview with NBC News’s Kristen Welker on Friday, after the two discussed his unfounded claim that the California gubernatorial primary was “rigged.” During a lengthy interview in Wisconsin that aired Sunday on "Meet the Press," Trump repeated his false claim that the 2020 presidential election was rigged and said “it’s...

Warner: Democrats have been ‘way too bureaucratic’

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Published on: June 7, 2026, 4:21 pm

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday criticized his party for being "way too bureaucratic" as Democrats battle unpopularity in the polls. “I think the Democrats ... you know, need to articulate a fuller strategy, not just against Trump. I want the Democratic Party to be pro-growth, pro-innovation, and actually about getting stuff done,” Warner said...

Trump defends 'anti-weaponization' fund: 'Great idea'

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Published on: June 7, 2026, 4:14 pm

President Trump on Friday defended his administration’s short-lived nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, days after acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the Justice Department was not moving ahead with it.  “So, me, personally, I think the weaponization fund is a great idea, and so do many other Republicans,” Trump told host Kristen Welker during...

Is Britain getting a new prime minister?

By: The Hill

Published on: June 7, 2026, 4:00 pm

Sir Keir Starmer's premiership has soured quickly, with his approval rating plummeting to -51 and the Labour Party's popularity following suit, leading to speculation of a change in leadership with Andy Burnham emerging as a potential replacement.

DOJ has other routes to payouts beyond Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

By: The Hill

Published on: June 7, 2026, 4:00 pm

The promised end of President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund won’t necessarily stop the Justice Department from making payouts to those who argue they’ve been wronged by the government and who are instead eyeing new pathways to access federal money. After acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the controversial fund would “not be moving forward,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)...