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Fla. Building 'Alligator Alcatraz' to Hold Illegals
Florida is building a migrant detention center in the Everglades that state Attorney General James Uthmeier has nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:28:39 EDTRubio Asks, China Responds to Deter Iran on Choking Strait
Secretary of State Marco Rubio asked China on Sunday to persuade Iran not to follow through on threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, where approximately 20% of the world's oil production flows, following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:18:28 EDTLA Sheriff's Office Apologizes for Post About Iranian 'Victims'
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has pulled a post that went up on its social media account that referenced the "victims" of recent bombings in Iran.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:48:12 EDTMamdani Aide Backed NYC Street Name for Murder Suspect
A top staffer for Zohran Mamdani, the leading socialist candidate for New York City mayor, appeared to support naming a street after Luigi Mangione, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the Daily Caller reported.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:56:47 EDTUkraine Thwarts Assassination Plot Against Zelenskyy
Ukraine's internal security agency foiled an alleged assassination plot against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while he was traveling in Poland, Newsweek reported, quoting Lt. Gen. Vasyl Malyuk, who heads the Ukrainian internal security agency SBU.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:16:49 EDTSupreme Court Lifts Limits on Deporting Migrants to Countries Not Their Own
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for President Donald Trump's administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without offering them a chance to show harms they could face, handing him another victory in his aggressive pursuit of...
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:55:12 EDTZelenskyy: Russia Has Plans for New Attack in Europe
Russia is preparing for new military operations in Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on the eve of his trip to this week's NATO summit in The Hague, Breitbart reported on Monday.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:44:22 EDTKamala Harris Weighs Run for California Governor
Former Vice President Kamala Harris might make a run for governor of California, The Hill reported, after having previously served as a senator in the state for four years.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:33:08 EDTDow Gains 375 on Rate Cut Hopes, Oil Tumbling
Wall Street rallied Monday as prospects of the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates as early as July offset fears that Iran would disrupt crude transport in the Middle East.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:04:42 EDTPete King Rips Rep. Greene's 'Betrayal' of Trump on Iran
Former Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y., accused Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., of being in an "unholy anti-Trump alliance" with Rep. Ocasio Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., after Greene criticized the Trump administration for its handling of Iran.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:59:35 EDTJury: Man to Pay $500K for Assaulting Officer on Jan. 6
A federal jury on Monday awarded $500,000 to the widow and estate of a police officer who killed himself nine days after he helped defend the U.S. Capitol from a mob of rioters, including a man who scuffled with the officer during the attack.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:56:22 EDTBiden's Former Doctor Set for House Oversight Deposition
Kevin O'Connor, who previously served as former President Joe Biden's personal physician is being deposed by the House Oversight Committee next month, Axios reported.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:33:39 EDTSen. Thune: Senate Stays at Work Until Big Beautiful Bill Passes
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has promised that the Senate will stay in session until the reconciliation bill containing permanent tax cuts and government spending reductions is approved. "We will remain here until this bill is passed," he said.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:43:17 EDTFed's Bowman: Rate Cut Should Be on Table in July
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman Monday said the central bank should consider cutting its key interest rate as soon as its next meeting in July, underscoring deep divisions among Fed officials as they endure sharp criticism from the White House.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:13:12 EDTSpeaker Johnson: Not Time to Consider War Powers Resolution
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., dismissed efforts on Monday by lawmakers to advance a measure to check President Donald Trump's use of military force against Iran, after Tehran carried out a missile attack on the Al Udeid U.S. airbase in Qatar.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:00:52 EDTFed's Goolsbee: Tariffs' Impact on US Economy Modest
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said Monday that thus far the surge in tariffs has had a more modest impact on the economy relative to what was expected.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:54:23 EDTEmerson Poll: Cuomo, Mamdani in Tight Race for NYC Mayor
Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is gaining ground on former Gov. Andrew Cuomo ahead of Tuesday's New York City mayoral primary, according to a new poll. An Emerson College Polling/PIX 11/The Hill survey has Cuomo leading with 35% and Mamdani in second at 32%.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:15:20 EDTDow Jumps as Oil Drops After Iran Counterattack
Wall Street's main indexes rose Monday after oil prices fell 4% to $74.09, following a restrained response by Iran to U.S. attacks on its nuclear facilities over the weekend.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:11:58 EDTSen. Fetterman: Democrats 'Often Wrong' on Iran
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman on Monday criticized his fellow Democrats for opposing President Donald Trump's strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, saying his party has "been often wrong" on Iran in the past.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:21:01 EDTIran Launches 6 Missiles on US Base in Qatar; No Injuries Reported
Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.Iran said its missile barrage on Qatar was the same number of bombs as those used by the U.S. on...
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