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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he once threatened Bill Pulte, President Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence, after hearing negative things about himself. Pulte is a businessman chosen for the intelligence post despite no experience in intelligence, causing concern among lawmakers.
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Bessent said he told Pulte he would “kick his ass” during a private dinner last September.
The argument reportedly started because Pulte was speaking badly about Bessent.
Bill Pulte currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, overseeing government-backed mortgage companies.
President Trump nominated Pulte to be the next Director of National Intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard resigned.
Pulte’s background is in real estate and finance, not intelligence or national security.
Some lawmakers from both parties worry Pulte’s appointment could politicize intelligence agencies.
Pulte has made criminal referrals alleging mortgage fraud involving Democrats while at FHFA.
Bessent described the disagreement as a typical “locker room” squabble among teams.
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UK ministers are under pressure after some important documents about Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington were not released. These missing papers include a vetting summary that suggested Mandelson should not get security clearance. MPs want to know why these documents were withheld and if there were steps taken to manage the risks.
Key Facts
Over 1,500 pages of documents related to Mandelson’s appointment were published, but some key files were withheld.
The missing papers included a vetting summary where officials recommended denying Mandelson security clearance.
The Metropolitan police asked for some documents to be withheld because they might affect an ongoing investigation.
The vetting concerns involved Mandelson’s links to certain foreign officials and controversial figures.
No clear evidence was found about how the risks identified were managed or reduced.
MPs criticized the Prime Minister Keir Starmer for delegating decisions without enough oversight.
Some personal materials like photos, videos, and declarations of interest were also not disclosed.
The government says it followed proper rules for releasing the documents but MPs remain unsatisfied.
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A Florida school principal was placed on leave after lyrics from the song "Trap Queen," which mentions drugs, appeared in the school yearbook. The lyrics caused concern because they are not suitable for a school environment.
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The yearbook included lyrics from the song "Trap Queen."
"Trap Queen" contains references to drugs.
The appearance of these lyrics in the yearbook was considered inappropriate.
The principal of the school was put on administrative leave.
The decision to place the principal on leave came after the controversy arose.
The issue relates to what is appropriate content in school materials.
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Actor Shia LaBeouf has entered a plea regarding an incident that happened during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. He was accused of punching two people in February.
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The incident took place during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.
Shia LaBeouf was accused of punching two individuals.
The event occurred in February.
LaBeouf has now entered a plea related to the accusations.
Mardi Gras is a large festival known for parties and parades.
The legal process is moving forward with LaBeouf’s participation.
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The Pentagon faces higher fuel costs, causing a budget shortfall of $4 billion to $6 billion for the Army this fiscal year. As a result, the military has cut training programs and limited travel to manage expenses, while rising fuel prices related to the Iran war and other missions continue to strain defense spending.
Key Facts
Fuel prices for the Defense Department rose nearly 27% from October to April, averaging $195.72 per barrel.
The Pentagon uses about 80 million barrels of fuel annually for jets, tanks, and other equipment.
Increased fuel costs could add more than $1 billion in unplanned expenses this year.
The Army is facing a $4 billion to $6 billion budget shortfall through September 30, 2026.
Training programs for medical personnel, engineers, and artillery troops have been cut or scaled back.
Helicopter flight hours have been reduced, allowing only minimum flying time for many crews.
Rising civilian fuel and commercial airfare costs are also causing financial pressure on the military.
The Navy warned it may start running out of money during the summer due to operational costs.
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Senator Marco Rubio will speak to the Senate Appropriations Committee about the State Department’s budget for 2027 and the current conflicts in the Middle East. This happens shortly after Rubio was questioned by the House of Representatives on issues related to the Iran war.
Key Facts
Marco Rubio is a U.S. Senator.
He will testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The topic includes the State Department’s budget for the fiscal year 2027.
Rubio will also discuss ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Earlier the same day, Rubio was questioned by the House of Representatives.
Democrats in the House focused their questions on the war involving Iran.
These discussions may affect negotiations in Congress.
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A man named Kimani Osayande Jones was arrested at Sacramento International Airport after an explosive device was found in his carry-on bag at a TSA checkpoint. He faces federal charges for carrying explosives at the airport and is being held without bail.
Key Facts
Kimani Osayande Jones, 49, was detained on May 30, 2026, at Sacramento International Airport.
TSA found an improvised explosive device and a torch lighter capable of igniting it in his carry-on bag.
The bag also contained a knife, scissors, scissor blades, an aerosol can, zip ties, and five cellphones.
One cellphone had a 15-minute timer, and another showed a message saying, "we will be awaiting your call."
Bomb technicians removed and examined the device, confirming it was active and could damage an aircraft.
Jones was federally charged with unlawful possession of explosive material at an airport, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
He is held without bail at Sacramento County Jail on a federal hold.
He had contacted the FBI multiple times in 2026, reporting being threatened and intimidated.
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Ben Black leads the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC), which manages government investments abroad. Emails and records show he had personal and business connections with Jeffrey Epstein, although Black denies wrongdoing. President Trump appointed him to this influential role, which manages up to $205 billion in investments.
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Ben Black heads the DFC, a US government agency investing overseas with a $205 billion lending limit.
Records show Black had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including investing in a company with Epstein and receiving advice from him.
Black denies any personal or professional relationship with Epstein.
The DFC’s lending limit was recently tripled, expanding Black’s control over taxpayer funds.
Black was confirmed by the Senate for his position during President Trump’s administration.
Other Trump appointees, like Howard Lutnick, also had connections to Epstein but have not been accused of wrongdoing.
The DFC was created under President Trump to increase US investment abroad and counter China’s influence.
Black coauthored an essay advocating a pro-market approach to foreign aid before his appointment.
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Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to a runoff in the June 2 mayoral primary, marking the first runoff for an LA mayor in over 20 years. In other key primary elections, some incumbents and Democratic candidates showed strength, while a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump lost in Iowa’s gubernatorial primary.
Key Facts
Karen Bass is the first Los Angeles mayor in more than 20 years to face a runoff election.
Bass emphasized her experience and achievements but faced criticism over her handling of last year’s wildfires.
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt ran against Bass and currently holds second place, but final results are still pending.
It’s unclear if Pratt or progressive city council member Nithya Raman will join Bass in the runoff.
In California’s governor race, Republican Steve Hilton (endorsed by Trump) and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead, with mail ballots still to be counted.
In Iowa, a Trump-backed candidate lost the gubernatorial primary.
The primaries show some support for incumbents and limits to the influence of a Trump endorsement.
The results highlight important trends ahead of the November midterm elections.
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Lawmakers questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin during hearings on Capitol Hill. The sessions involved detailed discussions on issues relevant to their departments.
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The hearings took place on Capitol Hill.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before lawmakers.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also responded to questions.
The sessions were described as tense.
The hearings were covered by CBS News reporter Taurean Small.
Lawmakers focused on topics related to state and homeland security matters.
The purpose was to seek information and accountability from the secretaries.
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The police handling of Henry Nowak’s stabbing has sparked debate about whether anti-racism policies influenced officers’ actions. While some critics say a focus on race led to poor treatment of Nowak, officials and experts say the documents cited are not formal police policy or training and that other issues caused the failures.
Key Facts
Critics argue police anti-racism policies caused poor handling of Henry Nowak’s stabbing case.
The controversial document, the police anti-racism commitment, was published by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) last year.
The document states police should not treat everyone the same without considering context and historical experiences related to race.
Ministers say the document gave the wrong impression and was not part of official training or formal policy.
Few police officers actually knew about or used the document in their work.
Police policy requires taking claims of racial motivation seriously but does not mean automatically accepting them.
Evidence shows racial bias in UK policing still affects ethnic minorities, with higher use of force against Black people.
The police race action plan launched after George Floyd’s murder has seen little improvement, according to independent reviews.
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A retired detective said that looking at car tracking data and address searches might help find a suspect in the Nancy Guthrie case. Law enforcement could use this information to narrow down possible leads.
Key Facts
The case involves Nancy Guthrie.
A retired detective spoke to NewsNation about the investigation.
Tracking data from cars may help identify suspects.
Checking address queries (searches for locations) could provide clues.
Law enforcement is exploring these methods to find new leads.
The information was shared publicly through a news report.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expand the U.S. government's voluntary safety testing of advanced AI models. The order focuses on collaboration between AI companies and federal agencies but does not impose strict regulations or requirements. Critics say the government may not be ready to effectively monitor AI risks in the short timeframes set by the order.
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President Trump signed an executive order to promote voluntary AI safety testing by companies.
The order avoids strict regulations to avoid slowing AI innovation.
Earlier plans to give the government a 90-day testing window were shortened to 30 days to speed up AI deployment.
The National Security Agency (NSA) will lead a classified process to define key AI models that need testing.
The order also tasks the Treasury Department and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency with managing cybersecurity efforts.
The government must recruit cybersecurity experts within 60 days to support testing efforts.
Funding for AI vulnerability detection may come from existing federal grants, but resources are uncertain.
The attorney general is directed to prioritize enforcement against illegal uses of AI to harm computer systems.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Greenland is still part of Denmark "for now," responding to President Trump's repeated suggestions that the U.S. should take control of Greenland for security reasons. The Trump administration is holding talks with Greenland and Denmark about using the island for defense, while leaders there and in Canada have firmly said their countries are not for sale.
Key Facts
Greenland is a self-governing territory that belongs to Denmark.
President Trump has said it would be easier to defend Greenland if the U.S. controlled it fully.
The U.S. already has military access to Greenland under a 1951 defense agreement with Denmark.
Denmark and Greenland have told President Trump they are not selling Greenland.
The Trump administration is engaged in diplomatic talks with Greenland and Denmark about defense cooperation.
President Trump has also called Canada the "51st State," which Canadian leaders have dismissed.
Despite tensions, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants stronger ties with the U.S.
President Trump’s comments have strained U.S. relationships with allies like Denmark and Canada.
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An immigration judge in Charlotte, North Carolina, ordered the deportation of Levi Mendez-Maldonado, a young man from Honduras who was killed in 2024, because he did not appear in court. Despite notice of his death and submission of police records, the judge conducted the hearing without acknowledging his death and issued the removal order in his absence.
Key Facts
Levi Mendez-Maldonado, from Honduras, came to the U.S. as an unaccompanied minor at age 17.
He was murdered in a shooting in November 2024.
An immigration judge signed a deportation order on May 21, 2026, stating Mendez-Maldonado failed to appear in court.
His lawyer informed the court about his death and presented police records, but the judge found the proof insufficient.
The judge's deportation order made no mention of Mendez-Maldonado’s death.
The Charlotte immigration court handles cases from North and South Carolina and has a backlog of about 129,000 cases.
The court granted relief in only about 1% of cases in 2025.
Advocates say this case shows how the immigration system can treat immigrants without recognizing their human dignity, even after death.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has agreed to delay a law that requires public school classes to have fewer students until 2029-30. This change allows more time for hiring teachers and building schools to meet the new class size limits, and teachers with larger classes may receive extra pay.
Key Facts
The city must reduce class sizes to 25 students or fewer by 2029-30, instead of the original 2028 deadline.
Kindergarten through third-grade classes have a target maximum of 20 students; grades 4–8, 23 students; high school classes, 25 students.
The city needs to be 70% compliant with the new class sizes by next school year and 90% by 2028–29.
Mayor Mamdani promised to hire 1,000 teachers annually to meet class size goals but faces challenges including a large budget gap.
Meeting the requirements may cost up to $1.7 billion for teacher salaries and $18 billion for new school buildings.
Teachers with classes exceeding the size limits due to staffing or space shortages will get up to $9,500 extra pay by 2027–28.
The United Federation of Teachers supports the delay, hoping it will lead to better compliance and more classroom seats.
The extension results from discussions among Mayor Mamdani, Governor Kathy Hochul, state lawmakers, and the teachers’ union.
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Seventeen cannons that sank in the Savannah River during the American Revolution have been recovered and will soon be displayed at the Savannah History Museum in Georgia. These cannons were discovered in 2021 during a river dredging project and have been preserved for public viewing as part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations.
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The cannons sank in the Savannah River nearly 240 years ago during the American Revolution.
They were found in 2021 by workers dredging the river to deepen the shipping channel.
A total of 19 cannons were recovered, with 17 now displayed at the Savannah History Museum.
The cannons were initially thought to be from the Civil War but were later dated to the Revolutionary War period.
The British scuttled ships in the river in 1779 to block French reinforcements during the Siege of Savannah.
The cannons were sent to Texas for cleaning and preservation before returning to Georgia.
The display of the cannons coincides with the Fourth of July celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Savannah was the site of one of the war’s bloodiest battles, with heavy casualties among American colonists.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he has never seen President Donald Trump fall asleep during meetings. He spoke about this during a House Foreign Relations Committee hearing when asked by a representative.
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Marco Rubio is the U.S. Secretary of State.
He appeared before the House Foreign Relations Committee.
Rep. Ted Lieu asked Rubio if he had ever seen President Trump fall asleep in a Cabinet meeting.
Rubio said that was false and that he never saw President Trump fall asleep.
He mentioned this during a discussion about President Trump’s behavior in meetings.
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Authorities in Los Angeles are reviewing new sexual assault claims against Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently serving a federal prison sentence related to prostitution charges. The claims involve a record producer named Jonathan Hay, who alleges Combs sexually assaulted him and caused emotional harm.
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The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office is examining sexual assault allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs.
LAPD and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department presented two separate investigations about one victim to the district attorney in fall 2025.
Combs is serving 50 months in prison after a federal court convicted him of transporting women for prostitution.
Jonathan Hay, a record producer, publicly accused Combs of assault, harassment, false imprisonment, and emotional distress.
Hay says Combs behaved inappropriately while working on a project linked to the late rapper Christopher Wallace (Notorious BIG).
Hay alleges that Wallace’s son and co-producer later brought him to Combs, who then sexually assaulted him.
CJ Wallace and co-producer Willie Mack apologized to Hay but have denied the allegations, calling them baseless.
CJ Wallace has filed a defamation lawsuit against Hay in response to the claims.
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Voters in several states held primary elections that could affect which party controls Congress later this year. Key contests in California for governor and Los Angeles mayor were still undecided, while a significant Senate race took place in Iowa.
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Primary elections were held in about six states on Tuesday.
These elections help select candidates for the November congressional elections.
The California governor’s race had no clear winner yet.
The Los Angeles mayoral primary was also too close to call.
Iowa held an important Senate primary election.
The Senate race in Iowa is seen as critical for control of the U.S. Senate.
President Donald Trump lost in the Iowa race mentioned.
Voters’ choices in these primaries can influence U.S. government leadership in the fall.
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