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Burgum Fires Back at Critics of Lincoln Pool Project
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum pushed back on criticism of the ongoing restoration of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying concerns over the project ignore the poor condition of the iconic landmark and the extensive repairs now underway.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:29:22 EDTReport: Anti-Weaponization Fund Axed; Payouts Still Possible
The Trump administration has abandoned plans for a controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund," but there are still ways for people who believe they were targeted by politically motivated investigations to obtain compensation through existing legal channels.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:03:00 EDTNY AG Targets Compass Real Estate Buying Spree
New York Attorney General Letitia James' antitrust division is examining Compass' growing dominance in residential real estate following a string of acquisitions that have transformed the brokerage into a juggernaut housing-sales network, The Real Deal reports.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:04 EDTSec. Bessent Accuses Sen. Wyden of Epstein Slander
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., of slandering the Treasury Department over Jeffrey Epstein-related claims while trying to deflect attention from Wyden's son.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:44 EDTDemocrat Seeks to Undo Trump's Tough New Green-Card Policy
Arizona Democrat Sen. Ruben Gallego is seeking to overturn a Trump policy that critics say could affect potentially hundreds of thousands of green-card applicants by requiring them to leave the United States and complete the process abroad, according to a report by The...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:26:31 EDTController Calls Pilot 'Insane' After Close Call
An air traffic controller's blunt assessment of a pilot involved in a near miss near Florida's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is drawing attention after newly released communications captured the controller calling the aviator "insane" moments after a ...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:11:46 EDTMusk Set to Hit $1 Trillion Net Worth as SpaceX IPO Nears
Elon Musk stands days away from becoming the world's first trillionaire, and Democrats are seizing on the milestone as a fresh rallying cry against extreme wealth heading into the 2026 midterms.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:40:59 EDTAustria, Portugal Among New UN Security Council Members
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N. Security Council for two-year terms starting on January 1, 2027.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:28:40 EDTFeds Arrest Tech Boss Charged With Illegally Supplying Iran
Federal agents arrested a Newport Beach, California, businessman during a predawn raid at his mansion Wednesday, charging him with illegally supplying U.S.-origin computer hardware to Iran for use in military and nuclear operations, according to federal prosecutors.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:22:36 EDTData Center Build-Out Is Falling Way Behind Schedule
Google parent Alphabet's planned $85 billion capital raise underscores the enormous costs of the artificial intelligence race, even as the technology industry's ability to build the massive data centers needed to support AI faces mounting obstacles...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:37:42 EDTFmr Pentagon UFO Hunter Claims 80-Year Cover-Up
A former Pentagon official who helped lead the U.S. government's investigation into UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena is set to release a new memoir that promises fresh revelations about what he says authorities know regarding nonhuman intelligence.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:53:28 EDTMullin Warns US Still Lags on Counter-Drone Defenses
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday that the federal government is still playing catch-up on counter-drone defenses.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:01:41 EDTThune Questions Candidate Name Duplication in Alaska Race
Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized Alaska's election system this week, calling a challenge facing Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan's reelection campaign "bizarre" and suggesting it was designed to confuse voters.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:11:24 EDTTrump Will Attend NATO Summit in Turkey in July, Rubio Says
President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in July, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, providing a confirmation that will likely lead to a sigh of relief across the capitals of the alliance.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:42:01 EDTSen. Fetterman: Democrats Were Wrong on Filibuster
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., compared efforts to eliminate the Senate filibuster to both political parties fearing the other will reach for a "pistol under the table," arguing the procedure remains an important safeguard for minority rights.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:12:50 EDTNetanyahu: Iranian Regime Headed for Collapse
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Iran's ruling regime is showing signs of collapse, pointing to growing internal divisions and mounting pressure on Tehran's leaders.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:40:24 EDTExxonMobil Ditches New Jersey for Texas
ExxonMobil shareholders have approved moving the energy giant's legal domicile to Texas, ending a corporate connection to New Jersey that dates back nearly 144 years and underscoring Texas' growing appeal as a destination for major corporations.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:01:17 EDTSpeaker Johnson: Kean Recovering From Health Issue, Will Return to Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday defended Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Washington, saying the New Jersey Republican is recovering from a health issue and plans to return to Congress once doctors clear him to do so.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:49:14 EDTNetanyahu: Trump Disputes Are 'Tactical Disagreements'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview with CNBC that he and President Donald Trump occasionally have "tactical disagreements" but remain aligned on major issues and maintain a close working relationship.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:17:00 EDTRussia Mega-Lender: Import More Indian Workers
Sberbank, Russia's largest lender, on Wednesday called for more workers from India to be allowed into the country to help overcome labor shortages in the construction sector and offered help to facilitate the immigration process.
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