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Justice Department unseals new charges against National Guard shooting suspect

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 7:24 pm

An Afghan national is facing new federal charges in connection with the shooting of two National Guard members who were patrolling in the nation’s capital in November, according to a superseding indictment unsealed by the Justice Department on Tuesday. Rahmanullah Lakanwal pleaded not guilty to eight new charges, including murder of person assisting a federal officer, three...

Trump takes special education, civil rights oversight away from Education Department

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 7:02 pm

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that special education and civil rights oversight would no longer be helmed by the Department of Education. Instead, the Department of Justice (DOJ) will now handle civil rights enforcement and student privacy protection while the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) takes over special education initiatives for students...

Sean Penn to direct movie about Jan. 6 Capitol riot; major actor already in talks to star

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 7:01 pm

Following his Oscar-winning performance in “One Battle After Another,” Penn will direct the as-yet untitled film from his own script.

Macron, Zelensky heard on hot-mic talking about Trump at G7 meeting

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 6:53 pm

French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday were heard on a live microphone discussing President Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders' summit in Evian-les-Bains. "Yesterday, we had a difficult discussion in front of the camera," Macron said of the G7 meeting with Trump regarding the war in Ukraine. The...

A failing grade for the US and Israel in Iran

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 6:50 pm

America's credibility, both as a guarantor of maritime commerce and as an ally, has been diminished.

Democrats unveil drug pricing policy roadmap ahead of midterms

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 6:41 pm

Senate Democrats on Tuesday released a blueprint of proposals to lower prescription drug costs, as Democrats focus on affordability to provide a counter message to the White House and help Democrats win back control of Congress. High prescription drug costs are a persistent concern for voters of both parties. President Trump has been touting his own efforts of voluntary pricing deals...

Cornyn non-committal on Blanche's confirmation as attorney general after meeting

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Published on: June 16, 2026, 6:20 pm

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) met with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday for what he described as a “positive interview,” but did not commit to backing his nomination to head the Department of Justice.  “I will not make a decision on confirmation until after that briefing and completion of his hearing before the committee,”...

'The View' hosts challenge Vance on race: 'Where do Americans of color fit in this vision?'

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:58 pm

"The View" hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin on Tuesday pressed Vice President Vance on the Trump administration's removal of Black history from sites around the country and the dismantling of majority-Black voting districts. Goldberg asked Vance what Black people did “to this administration that has allowed it to really stigmatize folks of color.” “You...

Jeffries urges Rubio to ensure Cape Verde goalkeeper's mother gets visa for World Cup

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:56 pm

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure the mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha can attend her son’s next FIFA World Cup match. Cape Verde on Monday played to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta against Spain, one of the pre-tournament favorites. That was in part thanks...

Trump special envoy Kristi Noem joins mining firm as adviser

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Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:50 pm

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has joined the advisory board of Canadian mineral exploration firm NovaRed Mining, the company announced Tuesday. Noem, who now serves as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas, will work in a strategic advisory role as the company seeks to acquire and advance critical mineral exploration projects using...

Vance fires back at MLB over San Francisco Giants Pride Bible verses

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Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:44 pm

Vice President Vance mocked Major League Baseball for issuing a warning to a handful of San Francisco Giants players who wore Bible verses on their Pride Night ball caps during a recent game. The three players, pitchers Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker, wore Pride Night hats with Bible verses written on them when...

FBI thwarts White House UFC attack; Are taxpayers actually funding Trump’s ballroom?

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:43 pm

⚽ Plus: Iran’s World Cup team ordered to quickly leave US, says coach {beacon}   It’s Tuesday. The World Cup storyline of Scottish soccer fans taking over Boston has gotten even funnier. The Boston Globe reports that some bars literally ran out of beer last weekend. One bar’s COO says she had never seen anything like it in...

What to know about the Anthropic models takedown

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Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:34 pm

Anthropic took down its newest AI models last week, after the Trump administration slapped the company with an export control order requiring it to block foreign nationals from accessing its latest technology. The order comes amid concerns about the potential capability to bypass the models’ guardrails, sparking yet another dispute between Anthropic and the administration....

Charlamagne tha God: White House standard set by Obamas 'no longer exists'

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:20 pm

Radio host Charlamagne tha God said that a standard of “decency and class and poise and intelligence” set by the Obamas doesn’t “exist” anymore, comments that come after derogatory remarks by a fighter aimed at former first lady Michelle Obama during the White House UFC event. “I don't know why you MAGA lovers do that,...

UK bans social media for kids under 16 — companies should do more!

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:09 pm

tech companies know exactly what concerns parents have. They know the research. They know the criticism. They know the risks. So they should not wait for a judge, a jury or a government mandate.