Global Economy Briefing — June 6, 2026
A blowout 172K jobs report — more than double consensus — shattered the AI rally, sending the Nasdaq down 4.2% in its worst session since April 2025 and wip...
Trump takes victory lap on hiring surge and stock rally— vows gas will drop in 90 days when we ‘come out of Iran’
Trump touted the positive economic numbers during a farmer roundtable in Chippewa Falls, Wis., and said that good news would come within 90 days for fuel and fe...
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from d...
WATCH: Hawley fumes after 4 GOP senators help sink Trump-backed voter ID law
Sen. Josh Hawley criticizes four fellow Republicans who joined Democrats to block the SAVE Act voter ID amendment from the Senate reconciliation package.
US jobs notch third straight month of solid growth
The unemployment rate in the United States has held at 4.3 per cent for a third consecutive month, government statistics indicate.
US House squeezes through Russia sanctions bill — RT World News
The US House has passed the Ukraine Support Act, but the bill faces a steep Senate threshold and a probable Trump veto
Utah residents sue officials over Kevin O’Leary data center plan
A nonprofit and five Utah residents have filed a lawsuit against officials and a special entity overseeing Kevin O’Leary’s planned Stratos data center.
FBI arrests 3 men who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS, funded drone attacks targeting US troops overseas
FBI arrested three men in Kansas and California who allegedly conspired to provide material support to ISIS, including funding drones to attack U.S. service mem...
Justice Department urges judge not to block ‘anti-weaponization’ fund that it says is already dead
A federal judge last week temporarily blocked the $1.8 billion fund from being used after a Jan. 6 prosecutor sued to block the Trump administration’s actions...
Richard Gere says US is in 'darkest moment' he's experienced
Richard Gere warns Democrats about complacency, saying at the Oslo Freedom Forum that the U.S. is living in its 'darkest moment' under President Trump.
Democratic dread in Maine: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we dive into the Democratic response to the latest Graham Platner controversy and the questions that still surround Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s ...
Trump wants Bill Pulte to fire big chunk of national intelligence office staff: WSJ
President Trump's comments are sure to roil members of Congress who criticized the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting national intelligence director.
Republican Senator Calls on Florida Stadium to Cancel Kanye West Show Over Antisemitic Comments
Haikou, China – Sept. 15, 2024: Music fans cheer during Kanye West’s Vultures Listening Experience at Wuyuan River Stadium. Photo: …
Bill Pulte: Trump enforcer turned spy chief
Bill Pulte has a history of going after Trump’s rivals. Now he is the pick to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Pennsylvania Dem rep claims Graham Platner 'has disqualified himself' from Maine Senate race
Rep. Madeleine Dean says Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has "disqualified himself" amid mounting allegations against the combat veteran.
Measure Discounting Gasoline for Service Members Advances in Congress
House lawmakers moved a measure this week to lower gas prices at military exchanges, making fuel cheaper for U.S. service men and women.
‘Essential’: Indian Rep. Thanedar Wants More Migrants in His Poor District
Rep. Shrinivas Thanedar (D-MI) says it is essential that Congress bring more migrant workers into seasonal jobs throughout Michigan.
Zohran Mamdani makes ‘high-risk, high-reward’ move to reshape New York’s voice in Washington
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seeking to put his stamp on the city’s congressional delegation with a trio of endorsements against incumbent lawmakers and t...
Strait Of Hormuz Flashpoint: US Targets Iranian Radar Installations Following Drone Threat
Drone interceptions and US strikes intensify tensions amid sensitive Iran-US diplomatic efforts.
US raises Israeli espionage threat level, citing concerns over intelligence gathering
Pentagon raises Israel counterintelligence threat to ‘critical,’ NBC reports, citing US officials alleging surveillance of senior US officials over Iran tal...
Iran launches ballistic missiles at Bahrain, Kuwait after US hits its radar sites
Iran on Saturday fired ballistic missiles and drones at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait hours after the US conducted strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance radar...
Fuel stocks look secure into August as price hike eases
The nation's fuel reserves are flush as petrol prices at the bowser continue to drop, but motorists could be in for a shock when the excise discount ends.
US led over 100 vessels via Strait of Hormuz in May — NYT
Passage through this waterway remains dangerous for ships against the backdrop of stalled US-Iranian reconciliation talks, the newspaper said
These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it though
Joe Biden isn't on the ballot this fall, but three of his administration members are running for governor
House resolution to remove US troops from Lebanon, defeated
Democratic lead Lebanon War Powers Resolution was defeated 324 to 92, with Democratic leaders saying US troops are not in combat there.
‘Maine had my back’: Graham Platner hits the campaign trail amid latest turmoil
Hundreds of supporters signaled they weren’t phased by the new allegations about Graham Platner’s past relationships, giving the Democratic Senate candidate...
U.S. warns Europe to step up Ebola screening ahead of World Cup
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is urging European countries to mirror U.S. travel restrictions implemented in response to Ebola as the U.S. prepares to...
Platner Propped Up by Radical Couple Behind Other Far-Left Politicians
Graham Platner was hand-plucked by a pair of socialists after they caught wind of him through the Democratic Socialists of America.
Trump brings uncertainty to numbers of US troops in Europe — AP
At the same time, the Donald Trump administration claims that the reduction of US military presence in Europe was planned beforehand and was coordinated with th...
Two men shot at Trump's Butler rally sue federal government over Secret Service 'preventable failures'
Two men shot at the 2024 Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, are suing the federal government, alleging the Secret Service was grossly negligent in failing to ...
Some Jewish Republicans say Tucker Carlson is a diminished threat. Others worry he’ll run for president.
Rep. Randy Fine said he thinks Carlson is no longer the "most dangerous antisemite in America."
GOP firebrand rips lefty silence on NYC DSA pol who condemned Muslim pro-Israel protesters to hell
Brooklyn Councilwoman Inna Vernikov is in hot water for her “Islamophobic” posts ripping lefty detractors for staying silent after DSA members condemned Mus...
Majority of House Democrats vote to defeat Lebanon war powers measure
The resolution, forced to the floor by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, drew support from 91 Democrats but was opposed by party leaders.
Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts at national lab in Tennessee, source says
WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner traveled to the Oak Ridge National Lab...
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Renaming Tollway to Honor President Trump
A Texas state representative wants to rename a tollway in honor of President Trump to highlight the success of his administration's agenda.
How has the GOP’s position on LGBTQ+ rights shifted in the Trump era?
Many Republican-led states are looking to Pride Month alternatives as well as other controversial initiatives surrounding LGBTQ+ communities.
WNBA player says the league shouldn't wear USA 250 patches for the All-Star Game because of slavery
WNBA says nothing has been finalized regarding America 250 patches for the All-Star Game after Las Vegas Aces forward Brianna Turner criticized the commemoratio...
Ex-SJSU volleyball player speaks out on alleged scholarship deception by coach during trans scandal
Elle Patterson claims San Jose State rescinded her volleyball scholarship while a transgender teammate kept theirs despite missing more games due to injury.
Senate blows up renewal of key surveillance power to protest Trump pick of Bill Pulte as acting DNI
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will lapse at 11:59 p.m. June 12 absent congressional approval.
Trump’s back-and-forth on troops in Europe potentially cost millions, US officials say
The U.S. military is still waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe.