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sports9 hrs ago
World Cup fans gather across North America
Thousands of fans from multiple countries have attended parades and matches in U.S., Canadian, and Mexican host cities. Some teams face travel limits tied to visa rules, while local communities have hosted events for visiting supporters.
yardbarker.comsports9 hrs ago
Gaethje upsets undefeated Topuria to win UFC lightweight title at White House event
Gaethje ended Topuria’s 17-0 record on June 14 at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn. The victory gave Gaethje the UFC lightweight championship.
yardbarker.comsports7 hrs agoUpdated
WWE Explores White House Lawn Event After UFC Card
WWE is evaluating a possible event on the White House lawn following the UFC Freedom 250 card held there last weekend. The mixed-martial-arts show featured a main-event finish and post-fight remarks between two fighters.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics11 hrs ago
President Trump Links FISA Reauthorization to SAVE America Act
President Trump stated he will not approve FISA Section 702 reauthorization without the SAVE America Act. The bill remains stalled in the Senate due to a Democratic filibuster. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the president makes his own decisions.
yardbarker.comsports11 hrs ago
Red Corner Stool From UFC Freedom 250 Draws $4,700 in Bids
UFC Collectibles opened bidding June 16 on the stool used by seven fighters at the June 14 White House event. With more than ten days left, the current high stands at $5,170 including premium.
brobible.compolitics11 hrs ago
UFC event at White House draws 4,000 spectators on anniversary
About 4,000 people attended seven UFC fights on the White House South Lawn last Sunday. The gathering marked both the 250th anniversary of the United States and President Trump's 80th birthday.
TechCrunchai13 hrs ago
U.S. orders Anthropic to remove two AI models over security concerns
The Trump administration directed Anthropic to take Fable 5 and Mythos 5 offline after receiving reports that researchers had bypassed the models' safety controls. Anthropic complied by removing public access to both systems.
Fox Newspolitics13 hrs ago
U.S. and Iran Sign 14-Point Memorandum to Begin Nuclear Talks
The United States and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding Friday that starts a 60-day window for a final agreement. The framework calls for an end to military operations, removal of a U.S. naval blockade, and Iranian commitments not to develop nuclear weapons.
The Independenttechnology13 hrs ago
Social media post shows unidentified woman with 'great daughter' message
A presidential social media account shared a photograph of an unidentified blonde woman and the caption 'Great daughter, My Honor!!! President DJT.' The post appeared the evening before Father's Day and prompted online discussion about the woman's identity.
dailycaller.comworld15 hrs ago
Vice President JD Vance Appears on Wife's Podcast for Father's Day Special
Vice President JD Vance joined Second Lady Usha Vance on her podcast to discuss his duties, family reading habits, and read Winnie-the-Pooh. The episode is scheduled to air Sunday morning.
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Washington Examinerpolitics17 hrs ago
Declassified Documents Show Fauci Consulted on Early COVID-19 Origin Assessments by Intelligence Agencies
Newly released records show Dr. Anthony Fauci participated in intelligence community reviews of SARS-CoV-2 origins from 2020 through 2021. The documents were released by Sen. Rand Paul and former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
yardbarker.comsports17 hrs ago
Dana White Declines Aspinall Questions at Post-Fight Press Conference
UFC CEO Dana White refused to discuss heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall at the Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2 post-fight press conference at APEX on June 21, 2026.
yardbarker.comsports17 hrs ago
Dana White says UFC would need $150 million backer to hold fights at Roman Colosseum
UFC president Dana White told MMA Mania the Roman Colosseum requires a $150 million payment to host fights. The sum would fund restoration of Italian sites, but the plan remains unrealized.
insidermonkey.compolitics17 hrs ago
Right-leaning candidates advance in several Latin American elections
Polling shows more Latin Americans identify with the political right than at any point in the past two decades. Several conservative candidates have won recent presidential races and others are leading current contests.
theyeshivaworld.comscience17 hrs ago
White House sends Health Secretary to battleground districts ahead of midterms
The White House has directed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to campaign in competitive House districts. He is promoting administration health initiatives as Republicans seek to retain control of Congress.
ESPNsports1 day ago
Gaethje dethrones Topuria for lightweight title at White House UFC event
Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria by corner stoppage after four rounds at UFC Freedom 250 on June 20, 2026. The new champion later said he plans to fight again.
citizen.co.zaworld1 day ago
White House report: hospital contract ban would cut U.S. health costs by $45 billion
A White House analysis released June 18 estimates that prohibiting three types of hospital-insurer contract provisions would lower hospital prices 18 percent and family insurance premiums by about 7 percent. Aggregate savings could reach $45 billion to $63 billion annually.
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f4wonline.compolitics1 day ago
UFC holds championship fight on White House lawn; comedian calls attendees racist
D.L. Hughley posted on social media that only racists and those tolerant of racists attended the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn. He also compared the event to gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome.
The Independentscience1 day ago
Ellipse lawn left bare after large outdoor viewing event
An aerial photo taken Friday shows the 52-acre public park nearly covered in yellow grass and dirt. The National Park Service said equipment removal from the Ellipse is scheduled by June 23, 2026.
ABC Newspolitics1 day ago
U.S. and Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding After February Strikes
The agreement follows months of conflict and failed talks. Both sides now cite violations while preparing new negotiations in Switzerland.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics1 day ago
U.S. officials sign memorandum with Iran after White House event
A cage-fighting event took place on the White House grounds last Sunday. Days later, U.S. officials signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at the G7 summit.
livemint.compolitics13 hrs agoUpdated
Vice President cancels Switzerland trip over Iran talks logistics
Vice President JD Vance postponed a planned flight to Switzerland for finalizing a diplomatic memorandum with Iran. Officials cited unsettled operational details and a reported Iranian freeze on its delegation linked to Israeli operations in Lebanon.
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thehindu.compolitics1 day ago
Iran and U.S. Sign June 15 Memorandum Granting Sanctions Relief
A memorandum of understanding signed June 15 provides Iran with sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds. Iranian officials and media have expressed both support and caution over the agreement.
citizen.co.zapolitics21 hrs agoUpdated
Russia Deports 24 Filipinos Held Nine Months in Irkutsk After Marcos-Putin Meeting
@CBSNews reported that Russia freed 24 Filipinos after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raised their case with President Vladimir Putin during a June 17 meeting in Kazan.
middleeasteye.netpolitics1 day ago
White House reviews travel rules for Iran team ahead of Seattle match
Officials are discussing adjustments to entry and exit timing for Iran's national football team before its June 27 group-stage game in Seattle. The team is currently based in Mexico and limited to 24-hour visits under existing restrictions.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics1 day ago
Book Describes Trump’s Nickname for Youngest Son
A forthcoming book reports that the president’s youngest son first told him about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The account also states that the president used the term “honey” while speaking with his son.
nbcnews.compolitics1 day ago
Russia Deports 24 Filipinos Held Nine Months Without Charges in Irkutsk
The detainees are scheduled to arrive in Manila on two flights early Sunday. Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro will greet the first group.
jpost.compolitics1 day ago
Mother's calls to police led to arrests in alleged White House event plot
A series of phone calls from a concerned mother prompted local police to investigate her son, resulting in a nationwide probe that led to five arrests in four states. The investigation uncovered an alleged plan to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on June 14, 20…
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Forbespolitics1 day ago
Trump Says Meloni ‘Begged’ for Photo at G7; Italy Cancels Miami Forum
Italian officials canceled a planned U.S. trip and publicly disputed the president’s claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni begged for a photo at the recent G7 summit. The premier posted a video calling the remarks fabricated and said Italy does not beg.
Washington Examinerpolitics1 day ago
Trump Says He Would Blame Vance if Iran Deal Fails, While Rubio Has Led Negotiations Since February
President Trump made the remark at the G7 summit in France on June 17. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood beside him without smiling.
sportsnet.casports1 day ago
Gaethje wins undisputed lightweight title after Topuria quits on stool following four rounds
Gaethje claimed the undisputed 155-pound championship on June 14 at the White House after Topuria quit on the stool with broken orbital bones. The American won in his third title attempt.
jpost.compolitics1 day ago
Five Democratic-led states enact laws limiting federal access to election materials
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland and Washington have passed measures restricting law enforcement near polling sites and requiring court review before federal seizure of ballots or voter data. The laws respond to administration efforts to obtain voter rolls and records…
cnet.comtechnology1 day ago
Meta Tests Rank One Face Recognition for Smart Glasses but Deletes Enabling Code from App
Meta is testing face-recognition software from Rank One for potential use in its smart glasses. The company previously removed related code from the glasses app.
theaviationist.compolitics1 day ago
U.S. and Iran sign memorandum of understanding
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding last weekend to end their conflict. Officials gave differing accounts of when the text would be released and when the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.
The Guardianpolitics1 day ago
White House orders multiple construction projects across Washington DC
The White House has directed several renovation and construction projects in central Washington DC. Work includes demolition of the East Wing, restoration of the reflecting pool, and fountain repairs ahead of the country's 250th anniversary.
nypost.compolitics1 day ago
German World Cup fan invited for White House tour
A German soccer fan visiting the United States during the World Cup has been invited to tour the White House. The invitation follows his social media posts about his trip.
foxnews.compolitics1 day ago
Jack Osbourne Responds to Criticism Over Attending UFC Event at the White House
The 40-year-old posted a video on his YouTube channel after receiving online criticism for attending the June 15 fight on the South Lawn.
yardbarker.comsports2 days ago
UFC Collectibles Auctions Red Corner Stool Used by Seven Fighters at Freedom 250 Event
The auction features the stool used by seven fighters at the June 14 White House South Lawn event. Bidding stood at $2,800 as of midweek.
yardbarker.comsports2 days ago
Turki Alalshikh Offers to Mediate Dana White-Eddie Hearn Dispute After Fan Criticism
Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh announced June 19 he will seek a summit among Dana White, Nick Khan, Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn and DAZN to resolve the year-long promotional conflict.
New York Postpolitics2 days ago
White House account criticizes conservative commentators over Iran agreement
An official White House social media account posted attacks on two conservative writers after they criticized a recent U.S.-Iran agreement. The posts followed public statements from the writers questioning the deal's terms and the administration's messaging.
Newsweektechnology2 days ago
White House directs Anthropic to halt exports of Fable and Mythos AI models after reported safeguard bypass
The Commerce Department directed Anthropic to restrict access to Fable and Mythos after a South Korean telecom received Mythos and Amazon flagged a bypass of Fable 5 safeguards. The models have been unavailable to all users for one week.
foxnews.compolitics2 days ago
Hunter Biden Criticizes UFC Event on White House Lawn but Praises UFC Brand as American Success
Hunter Biden addressed podcaster Joe Rogan on social media Thursday and challenged Donald Trump Jr. to a cage match after the UFC Freedom 250 event was held on the White House South Lawn.
yardbarker.comsports2 days ago
Rousey Tells UFC Executive 'Kiss My Ass' After Netflix Event Outdraws UFC White House Card
Rousey responded to UFC domestic numbers for its White House event with a direct statement aimed at Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell.
yardbarker.comsports2 days ago
Alex Pereira Says He Chose Not to Respond Physically to Josh Hokit at UFC Events
The Brazilian fighter addressed trash talk from Josh Hokit ahead of UFC Freedom 250 and said he kept his composure despite multiple in-person run-ins.
Nbc Newspolitics1 day agoUpdated
U.S. Accepts Qatari Jet as Temporary Presidential Aircraft Despite Ethics Concerns
President Trump unveiled the modified jet at Joint Base Andrews on June 19. The aircraft will serve until new VC-25B planes arrive in 2027 and 2028.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics2 days ago
Museum Dedicated to Former President Barack Obama Opens in Chicago
A museum and civic center focused on former President Barack Obama's time in office opened to the public in Chicago. Visitors lined up to view a sculpture of the former president and his wife Michelle Obama.
nbcnews.compolitics2 days ago
Italian Prime Minister Accuses Trump of Fabricating Story About Her
Italy's prime minister said President Trump made up comments that she begged for a photo at the G7 summit. She called the remarks fabricated and said Italy does not beg. Officials in Italy canceled a planned U.S. trip and politicians across parties defended her.
newser.compolitics2 days ago
White House Still Reviewing Report on U.S. Voting Machine Security Vulnerabilities
The White House has kept a report identifying major security vulnerabilities in U.S. voting machines for multiple months without releasing it ahead of the midterms.
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inquisitr.compolitics2 days ago
Retired Air Force One Jet Completes Final Flight After G7 Return
The largest presidential Boeing 747 that served for more than three decades landed for the last time on Thursday after carrying President Trump back from the G7 Summit in Switzerland.
Washington Examinerpolitics2 days ago
Pennsylvania Republican voted four times to continue Iran war
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie criticized his 2024 primary opponent for supporting regime change and bombing Iran. He has since voted four times to uphold the war and raised concerns about its length and cost.
snopes.compolitics2 days ago
Trump Reposts Text Comparing His Power to Historical Leaders and Replies 'Sounds Good to Me'
President Trump reposted a text comparing his global reach to figures including Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Hitler, Mao and Stalin, replying 'Sounds good to me!'
citizen.co.zapolitics2 days ago
U.S. to End Funding for South Africa HIV Programs
The U.S. government will stop funding HIV and AIDS programs in South Africa, citing the country's alleged failure to protect its white-minority Afrikaner community. South African health officials said they had not been notified of the decision and had already prepared a self-reli…
foxnews.compolitics2 days ago
Israeli Prime Minister Seeks to Shape U.S.-Iran Negotiations Through Commentators
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly plans to use pro-Israel commentators and lawmakers to influence final U.S.-Iran talks. CNN cited an unnamed Israeli source for the account.
nbcnews.compolitics2 days ago
Cage Fighting Held on White House South Lawn Before Trump Travels to G7
President Trump hosted cage fighting on the South Lawn Sunday, then traveled to the French Alps where a memorandum of understanding with Iran was signed to extend a ceasefire and begin 60 days of negotiations.
newser.compolitics2 days ago
Air Force One jet used since 1990 completes final flight
One of the customized Boeing 747-200 aircraft that served as Air Force One made its last trip earlier this week, returning the president from Europe. Officials said the plane had operated in that role since 1990.
theblaze.compolitics2 days ago
Trump Names Pulte Acting Intelligence Director After Gabbard Resigns, Pauses Clayton Nomination
Bill Pulte arrived early at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, requested employee lists, and discussed job cuts. Tulsi Gabbard will leave the post on June 19.
The Independentsports2 days ago
White House UFC event draws 17 million viewers on Paramount+
Seven UFC fights held on the South Lawn reached 17 million viewers in the U.S. and Latin America. The total fell 117 million short of a pre-event prediction for Super Bowl-level numbers.
Fox Newspolitics2 days ago
Trump Says Netanyahu Needs Softer Touch on Hezbollah but Signals Likely Endorsement
President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can apply a softer touch in operations against Hezbollah and confirmed he called the Israeli leader 'f---ing crazy' during a phone call. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. would not lift sanctions on Iran if…
Washington Examinerpolitics2 days ago
Republicans criticize vice president over Iran agreement terms
GOP lawmakers and commentators have directed criticism at the vice president for an Iran memorandum of understanding that provides economic relief before nuclear limits are finalized. Some Republicans have avoided direct criticism of the president while questioning the agreement'…
ABC Newspolitics2 days ago
Administration Transfers $397 Million to Secret Service Accounts
The Trump administration moved nearly $400 million in taxpayer funds to Secret Service accounts in two transfers this month. Lawmakers have raised questions about whether any of the money could support construction of a new White House ballroom.