Russia Grooms Ukrainian Teens as Spies, Saboteurs

Russia Grooms Ukrainian Teens as Spies, Saboteurs

Russian operatives have increasingly targeted young Ukrainian users on social media with offers of quick cash in exchange for their collaboration, the Financial Times reported Monday.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:19:28 EDT
Oceanic Agency Replacing Hurricane Forecast Program

Oceanic Agency Replacing Hurricane Forecast Program

The Trump administration will end a satellite program that helped provide data used in weather forecasting at the end of July, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Monday.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:01:24 EDT
More July 4 Events Canceled in LA Over Immigration Raids

More July 4 Events Canceled in LA Over Immigration Raids

More Fourth of July events have been canceled or postponed in Southern California due to federal immigration raids, reported KTLA.The Gloria Molina Grand Park's Summer Block Party in downtown Los Angeles, scheduled for Friday, has been postponed indefinitely "in light of...

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:39:36 EDT
Sen. Tillis Told Trump He Won't Run Prior to Truth Social Threat

Sen. Tillis Told Trump He Won't Run Prior to Truth Social Threat

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., told President Donald Trump he would not be seeking reelection to a third term in 2026 minutes before the president threatened on social media to find someone to run against Tillis in the Republican primary because of his opposition to the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:11:04 EDT
White House: Witkoff Is Communicating With Iran

White House: Witkoff Is Communicating With Iran

Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, continues to have direct and indirect communications with Iranian officials even though President Donald Trump has not talked to Tehran, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:32:33 EDT
Abrego Garcia's Release From Jail Delayed Again

Abrego Garcia's Release From Jail Delayed Again

Kilmar Abrego Garcia will stay in jail for now over concerns from his lawyers that he could be deported if he's released to await his trial on human smuggling charges, a federal judge in Tennessee ruled Monday.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:19:36 EDT
WH: Canada Gave In to Trump on Tech Tax

WH: Canada Gave In to Trump on Tech Tax

The White House said Monday that Canada "caved" to President Donald Trump by hastily rescinding the country's digital service tax after the president threatened to close trade negotiations between the two nations, CNBC reported.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:18:22 EDT
Appeals Court Weighs Trump's Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans

Appeals Court Weighs Trump's Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans

A federal appeals court heard oral arguments on Monday in what is likely to be a decisive lawsuit over whether President Donald Trump's administration can use an 18th-century law to speed up deportations.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is weighing whether Venezuelan...

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:14:55 EDT
Trump Warns Japan of Higher Tariffs Over Rice Refusal

Trump Warns Japan of Higher Tariffs Over Rice Refusal

President Donald Trump is threatening Japan with higher tariffs over what he claims is the country's refusal to import American rice.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:14:51 EDT
US Stocks Push Further Into Record Heights

US Stocks Push Further Into Record Heights

The U.S. stock market added to its record as Wall Street closed out a second straight winning month.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:08:26 EDT
Rasmussen Poll: Voters Split on 2020 Election Probe

Rasmussen Poll: Voters Split on 2020 Election Probe

American voters remain divided on the validity of the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to a new poll from Rasmussen Reports that found voters are split on whether a special prosecutor should be appointed to investigate.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:31:11 EDT
GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson Running for South Dakota Governor

GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson Running for South Dakota Governor

Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., kicked off his campaign for governor of South Dakota on Monday.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:27:24 EDT
Americans Paying Less for July 4 Cookouts Under Trump

Americans Paying Less for July 4 Cookouts Under Trump

Americans hosting Independence Day cookouts in 2025 will spend a good amount less this year than last year. A Fourth of July barbecue, including cheeseburgers, pork chops, chicken, potato salad, fruit, ice cream, and other picnic staples for 10 guests, will cost $70.92 this year.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:46:42 EDT
Hundreds Charged in $14.6B DOJ Healthcare Fraud Case

Hundreds Charged in $14.6B DOJ Healthcare Fraud Case

The Department of Justice on Monday reported initial results from its coordinated takedown of healthcare fraud amounting to over $14.6 billion and the arrests of 324 defendants, including nearly 100 doctors...

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:57:57 EDT
Trump Is Expected to Sign Executive Order Ending Sanctions on Syria

Trump Is Expected to Sign Executive Order Ending Sanctions on Syria

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday ending U.S. sanctions on Syria, following through on his earlier promise to do so.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the move was designed to "promote and support the country's path to...

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:54:46 EDT
US Customs Revenue Exceeds $100B, Thanks to Tariffs

US Customs Revenue Exceeds $100B, Thanks to Tariffs

America's customs revenue has exceeded $100 billion since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, according to Axios. Of that figure, the vast majority is from tariffs, the outlet reported, as the president's trade strategy begins to pay off in a big way.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:48:53 EDT
Poll: N.J. Voters Oppose Male-Born Athletes In Girls' Sports

Poll: N.J. Voters Oppose Male-Born Athletes In Girls' Sports

A new poll shows New Jersey residents overwhelmingly oppose male-born athletes playing in girls' sports. The American Principals Project poll shows 68% of New Jersey voters oppose such competition, while only 22% support letting transgender girls play in female sports.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:41:41 EDT
Senators Consider Proposed Amendments to Megabill

Senators Consider Proposed Amendments to Megabill

Senators hunkered down Monday to consider proposed amendments to President Donald Trump's big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid challenges, including the weekend announcement from one GOP senator that he won't run for reelection after opposing the package over its Medicaid healthcare cuts.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:09:14 EDT
IPhone App Lets Users Post ICE Sightings

IPhone App Lets Users Post ICE Sightings

A new iPhone app lets users post sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in their area, CNN reported. The app, ICEBlock, was launched in early April by musician and developer Joshua Aaron.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:12:58 EDT
Trump Adds Pressure on Fed's Powell to Lower Rates

Trump Adds Pressure on Fed's Powell to Lower Rates

President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Jerome Powell, issuing a call for lower interest rates against the Federal Reserve chair's continued opposition and calling out the failure of the Fed's monetary policy.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:39:36 EDT