Politics
Justice Department activates untested court for ‘alien terrorist’ deportations
Judge James Boasberg has suggested the Alien Terrorist Removal Court would be the natural forum for considering deportation on national security grounds.
FBI will no longer investigate ICE confrontations, The New York Times reports
The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have both denied that any change in oversight has taken place.
UK’s incoming PM Andy Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritize cost of living, say allies
The incoming prime minister plans to focus resources on pocketbook issues such as the cost of living, according to his allies.
Housing costs is the top political issue for young voters, CNBC survey finds
The cost of housing is the top priority for voters ages 18 to 34, besting food and healthcare cost concerns, the CNBC All-America Economic Survey found.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, U.S. Marshals Service tells AP
The arrests place the U.S. at the center of an international legal saga that has stretched from Romania to Britain.
U.S. says it targeted Iranian forces after attacks that killed two American service members
Centcom says it hit Iran’s coastal surveillance and air defense facilities a day after two U.S. troops were killed in an Iranian strike on Jordan.
Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of U.S. president’s posts, sources say
Trump Media & Technology Group has in recent weeks also pitched a discounted plan of $60,000 per month if the firms sign up for a three-year plan.
World Cup audience stayed bipartisan despite Trump’s prominent role, CNBC survey finds
Nearly half of registered voters watched the 2026 World Cup, with income and education shaping viewership more than party affiliation, the survey found.
U.S. military says it has completed the latest round of strikes against Iran, amid more disruptions to shipping
U.S. Central Command says it continues to enforce a naval blockade against Iran, while Kuwait and Bahrain say they have intercepted more Iranian projectiles.
Trump rips Canada as wildfire smoke spreads, says U.S. will add pollution cost to tariffs
The smoke coming from active wildfires in Canada has led to unhealthy air quality in swaths of the U.S., which could affect the upcoming World Cup final.