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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

US Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) admitted that Iran is playing "rope-a-dope" ... read more


After wasting a jaw-dropping $113bn attacking Iran the Trump Administration doesn't want to spend 1% of that amount to help state and local governments with DHS funding to prevent terrorism, protect infrastructure, and prepare for major disasters unless they comply with election law changes. read more


Across the Persian Gulf region, the president was viewed as a pro-business ally, but his decision to wage war on Iran and his erratic conduct have tarnished his image. read more


Two more dead ducks have been found near Donald Trump's Reflecting Pool. The dead ducks were discovered floating in a pond at Constitution Gardens on the National Mall, a short distance from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to The Washington Post. read more


In 2025, the baby name "Donald" hit its lowest point of popularity in U.S. history, according to data maintained by the Social Security Administration and reviewed by NOTUS. read more


"It put them into a full-blown panic," [Republican Rep. Thomas] Massie said, referring to his push for the [Epstein] files. "If you look at the timeline, that meeting in the Situation Room was two days after I introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act ... This would have never been an issue for the White House, number one, if they had just done what they campaigned on, but number two, if I hadn't introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and that's frankly, one of the reasons they spent $30 million to take me out is because they don't want transparency over there." read more


ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn't access abortions. Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her. read more


A ransom note sent days after the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie was abducted from her home claimed she had died. read more


Now they're turning away. From Italy to France, nationalist leaders are reassessing their ties with the U.S. president as his brand sours across the EU. read more


Voters are increasingly upset over the cost of living, turning to candidates with scant political experience. read more


A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan on Monday challenged a decision by a top state elections official to disqualify his candidacy ... read more


Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with what authorities say was a planned attack targeting UFC cage-fighting show at the White House earlier this month. read more


Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Clive Davis, the visionary music executive whose instincts reshaped popular music and launched some of the most influential artists of the last six decades, died Monday at his home in New York City at 94, his family said. read more


A federal judge ordered immigration officials to release the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque ... read more


The Republican-controlled US Senate has approved a measure instructing President Donald Trump to halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action. read more


Judge Patrick Schiltz said the grand jury subpoenas were 'no doubt' aimed at punishing Walz for refusing to aid immigration crackdown. read more


 

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