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The case could give the administration more power to arrest and hold immigrants, including green card holders, who have criminal records. LA Times
VOA VIEW: It should be an easy yes.
Andy Lewis was also a prominent figure in the niche sports of slacklining and tricklining, which combine elements of high-wire walking with aerial acrobatics — sometimes at perilous heights. New York Post
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted from a viewing event near the White House on Sunday. U.S. Park Police says his 'unplanned presence' resulted in 'disorder.' LA Times
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Six men kidnapped two people at a Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Florida and tortured them. New York Post
Manhattan rents reached an all-time high last month after surging 7% year-on-year — with the market showing no signs of cooling any time soon, as supply dwindles but demand remains steady. Median rents in the borough hit an eye-watering $5,125 per month in May.. New York Post
Images began to surface Monday on X showing the cloud. New York Post
Secret memos show that the White House debated last year, to a greater degree than previously known, whether to limit habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants. New York Times
In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and national parks officials, lawmakers said that members of the administration could face fines and even criminal prosecution. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
Aides to Gov. Gavin Newsom of California say several people associated with the couple have been contacted by federal agents in the past week. He criticized the move as politically motivated. New York Times
VOA VIEW: He has nothing to worry about, if he did nothing wrong.
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Women who can’t take hormone therapy because of breast cancer or other diseases say they are deeply frustrated. New York Times
The price of oil has dropped significantly following the announcement of a peace deal between the United States and Iran. OANN
President Donald Trump has met with French President Emmanuel Macron on day one of the G7 Summit. OANN
VOA VIEW: Macron is anti American.
After the Indian vessel MSV Virat 1 issued a distress call in turbulent waters in the Northern Arabian Sea, a U.S. Navy maritime patrol aircraft coordinated a multinational rescue effort that saved 14 Indian mariners. The rough seas had forced them to abandon their disabled vessel. OANN
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the official signing ceremony of the recently reported peace deal between the United States and Iran will take place on Friday in Switzerland. OANN
VOA VIEW: Seeing is beleaving.
The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Florida's use of a six-person jury instead of one consisting of 12 people. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: A wait and see.
An illegal immigrant who gamed the lax immigration system under President Biden, coaxing a young teen migrant to come to the U.S. and be placed in his care, then sexually abusing her, has just been sentenced to federal prison for his smuggling crimes. Washington Times
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An Indiana man who scratched what appeared to be a $100,000 prize from a new state lottery game was informed it had been validated at only $20, as the Hoosier Lottery acknowledged a printing error, suspended sales of the game and said it is reviewing how to resolve affected tickets. Washington Times
Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House's World Cup task force and the son of former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, said he stood by the U.S.'s decision to reject Omar Artan. CBS
VOA VIEW: As the US should.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies. CBS
Soccer fans from far and wide are taking to the streets of major American cities in droves as the World Cup gets underway. CBS
President Trump and Pakistan's prime minister announced Sunday night that the U.S. and Iran had completed a deal to end fighting in the Middle East. Mr. Trump also said the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz would end immediately. CBS
VOA VIEW: Trump should not push to fast - Iran does not keep a deal or word.
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Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. CBS
The Senate has been at an impasse over the president's controversial pick to serve as acting intelligence chief that resulted in the expiration of a key spy authority. CBS
VOA VIEW: The senate should not delay.
President Donald Trump issued the threat ahead of this week's G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. CNBC
VOA VIEW: France is not a good US friend.
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KFC is facing more competition from legacy giants and upstarts alike, thanks to the growing global popularity of chicken. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
The ban could include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. CNBC
"The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," Trump said in a Truth Social post. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Iran cannot be trusted.
Skydive Kansas City says staff remains in shock after a plane crash killed all 12 people aboard, including 11 skydivers and a pilot in Missouri. FOX News
Two suspects crashed through a gate at Camp Pendleton during a police pursuit, sparking a six-hour manhunt across the Marine Corps base. FOX News
A U.S. Army National Guardsman pleaded guilty to killing a soldier he found in bed with his ex-girlfriend at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. FOX News
The Israeli military launched an attack on Hezbollah targets in Beirut on Sunday, accusing the group of violating a cease-fire agreement. UPI
VOA VIEW: Israel can't be blamed.
Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling its powdered infant formula over concerns of a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination. UPI
One teenager was shot in the foot and four people were stabbed overnight in New York during the celebration of the New York Knicks' NBA championship. UPI
The South Lawn of the White House has been turned into a site for cage fights, hosting UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday with 5,000 expected in attendance. UPI
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed into law a new congressional map designed to give Republicans one more seat in Congress and protect President Trump’s control over the House. They got what they didn't expect.
State lawmakers hustled to do their part in the nationwide redistricting war, passing the GOP-backed maps. Democratic lawmakers threw a fit following the vote, waving signs and blowing airhorns before storming out of the state House chamber. Tennessee currently has eight Republicans and one Democrat — Rep. Steve Cohen, whose district is centered in the city of Memphis — in its House delegation. Under the new map, Republicans would be favored to sweep all nine seats.
Cohen’s (D-Tenn.) majority-minority district seat was a product of the prior interpretation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. But last week, the Supreme Court overturned that precedent and effectively ruled that courts must first determine that there’s a case of racial discrimination before ordering race-based redistrict Cohen, who has held the Memphis-based seat since 2007, has vowed to sue. “It’s a blatant, corrupt power grab that would destroy the black community’s and our entire city’s voice,” he fumed. President Trump won Tennessee by 64% over Kamala Harris’s 34% in November 2024.ting. The map redrawing comes against the backdrop of a broader redistricting arms race playing out across the country.
Top Tennessee Republicans, such as Sen. Marsha Blackburn (D-Tenn.), who is vying for governor, had publicly pressed for the Volunteer State to redistrict in response to the Virginia referendum last month, which cleared the way for a Democratic map expected to give them a four-seat pickup opportunity.
