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#OTD: Patrice Lumumba and the Birth of Independ...
On this day in 1960, Patrice Lumumba became the first prime minister of Congo, marking a milestone in African liberation history.
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Iran Retaliates After U.S. Airstrikes
Iran fires back with missile strikes on U.S. bases after Trump targets nuclear sites; oil and diplomacy hang in the balance.
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Cato: Trump’s ICE Crackdown Targets Noncriminals
Cato Institute reports show that a majority of individuals detained by ICE under the Trump administration had no violent or criminal convictions.
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Trump Hints at Regime Change After Iran Strikes
President Trump’s Iran comments spark concern after surprise strikes and limited briefings for Democratic leaders.
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Ocasio-Cortez Calls for Impeachment Over Iran S...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says Trump’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites are unconstitutional and grounds for impeachment.
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Judge Orders Release of Columbia Protester
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia grad student and protest leader, is freed after months in detention as the Trump administration’s crackdown faces legal pushback.
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Trump Weighs Iran Strike as Gas Prices Soar
President Trump mulls military action as gas prices rise nationwide, squeezing American families already grappling with inflation.
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Court Says Trump Can Control California Guard
A federal appeals court backed the Trump administration’s authority to control National Guard troops in Los Angeles, sparking debate over state rights.
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Lionel Richie Turns 76: Still a Musical Icon
Born June 20, 1949, Lionel Richie continues to shape pop culture as an enduring music legend and “American Idol” judge.
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Fed Keeps Rates Steady, Eyes Cuts Despite Risin...
The Fed kept rates steady but signaled upcoming cuts, even with inflation rising and economic growth slowing.
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Retail Sales Dip as Economic Pressure Mounts Un...
Retail and food service sales fell 0.9% in May, marking the steepest decline in over a year, as families pull back on spending.
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Iran Warns U.S. Against Intervention, Threatens...
As Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran for the sixth day, Iran warns the U.S. that intervention will spark regional war and devastating consequences.
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Charles Burrell, ‘Jackie Robinson of Classical ...
Charles Burrell broke racial barriers in classical music and earned acclaim in jazz. He died at 104, leaving a lasting legacy in both genres.
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Brad Lander Arrested Inside Immigration Court i...
Mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested after physically intervening during a federal immigration arrest in a Manhattan courthouse.
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NAACP Shuts Out Trump, Breaking 116-Year Tradition
The NAACP will not invite President Trump to its national convention, citing threats to the Constitution and democratic values.
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Trump Launches Gold Phone, Wireless Service Ami...
President Trump’s new wireless venture, Trump Mobile, includes a flashy gold phone and a politically priced plan, raising ethics concerns.
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#OTD: Tuskegee Boycott Launched to Fight Voter ...
On June 17, 1957, Black residents in Tuskegee, Alabama, began a four-year boycott against racist gerrymandering. Their efforts helped win a Supreme Court victory.
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Trump Ousts Nuclear Regulator, Sparking Safety ...
President Trump removes NRC Commissioner Christopher Hanson without cause, upending decades of independent nuclear oversight.
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Trump Mobile Launch Sparks Ethics Debate
With Trump in office, his sons launch a new phone service. Critics ask: business innovation or political conflict?
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#OTD in 1822: Denmark Vesey’s Slave Revolt Foiled
On June 16, 1822, Denmark Vesey’s planned uprising in Charleston was uncovered and crushed before it began. He and 34 others were executed.
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Manhunt Ends in Arrest for Minnesota Lawmaker S...
Vance Boelter is in custody after a two-day manhunt tied to deadly attacks on prominent Minnesota lawmakers and their families.
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Iran-Israel Tensions Explode: Missile Launch Ma...
Iran fires over 150 missiles at Israel following Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities, in the most intense military exchange in years.
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Poll: Trump’s Health and Tax Bill Faces Backlash
A Quinnipiac poll finds strong opposition to Trump’s proposed Medicaid cuts and tax breaks, raising doubts about his second-term agenda.
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‘No Kings Day’ Rallies Nationwide Push Back on ...
As Trump stages a $45M military parade, activists across all 50 states rally under the “No Kings Day” banner to oppose authoritarian symbolism.
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#OTD: Thurgood Marshall Makes History on the Su...
On June 13, 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first Black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. His legal career shaped the fight for civil rights.
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