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US Eyes New Tariffs on 60 Economies Over Forced Labor
The U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Tuesday it has proposed additional duties on imports from 60 economies after determining their failures to curb trade in goods made with forced labor are unreasonable and restrict U.S. commerce.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:05:47 EDTJill Biden: Sorry She Didn't Talk More About Son Hunter's Addiction
Jill Biden says she is sorry she didn't talk more about her son Hunter's drug addiction during her time in the White House, explaining that she now realizes that being open about his substance abuse and his recovery can offer hope to others in the same situation.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:05:01 EDTIran Claims Cruise Missile Strike on Cargo Ship
A Panama-flagged cargo ship was hit by twin explosions in the Persian Gulf near Iraq’s Umm Qasr port, and a day later Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it launched a cruise missile at the vessel in retaliation for a U.S. strike on an Iran-bound cargo ship in the Sea of Oman.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:15:43 EDTVeteran CBS Journalist Pelley Out After '60 Minutes' Confrontation
Veteran CBS News journalist Scott Pelley has reportedly been fired following a clash with new "60 Minutes" Executive Producer Nick Bilton and growing tensions over the show's direction.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:06:03 EDTCanadian PM Warns of 'Crisis of Antisemitism'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country is facing a "crisis of antisemitism."
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:39:17 EDTDr. Oz: 6 Million ACA Users May Not Qualify
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said Tuesday that about 35% of Affordable Care Act enrollees – roughly 6 million people – might not "be legit."
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:29:13 EDTBennett Wins Primary to Face GOP Rep. Kean
Rebecca Bennett has won the Democratic primary to face Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., who has not been seen in Congress since March, Newsmax projects.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:32:41 EDTLast Social Security Paper Checks to Be Issued in '26
The Social Security Administration said it intends to complete the transition of all remaining beneficiaries from paper checks this year, accelerating a broader federal pivot to electronic payments that began under an executive order President Donald Trump signed last spring.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:25:22 EDTRep. Ogles Draws Complaints Over Pride Month Comment
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is drawing criticism after posting a message on social media at the start of Pride Month declaring that "Homosexuality has no place in America."
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:43:04 EDTTrans Minors Sue to Block Access to Medical Records
A group of transgender minors is suing the Justice Department to block a federal prosecutor's subpoena of a New York City hospital where they were treated.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:05:10 EDTCigna Ends Coverage of GLP-1 Obesity Drugs for Staff
Health insurer Cigna will stop covering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs including Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound in its employee health plan effective July 1, according to materials viewed by Reuters on Tuesday.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:32:32 EDTWHO Cuts Congo's Suspected Ebola Case Count
As of Tuesday, the World Health Organization has cut its tally of suspected Ebola cases in Congo to 116, down from more than 900 last week, after testing ruled out hundreds of patients whose symptoms turned out to be other illnesses.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:39:41 EDTForeign Companies Take Flight From U.S.-Sanctioned Cuba
With a U.S. deadline to sever ties with Cuba's military conglomerate GAESA fast approaching, foreign companies had by Tuesday vastly reduced their presence on the island.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:12:21 EDTTrump Accepts Invite to Rescheduled WHCA Dinner
President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation to attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on July 24, praising organizers for moving forward with the event after an armed would-be assassin disrupted the original gathering in April.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:34:47 EDTUS Court Hears Arguments on Trump's Mail-In Executive Order
A federal judge on Tuesday heard from voting rights groups and a coalition of two dozen states that want the courts to halt President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.The plaintiffs argued in two...
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:38:54 EDTBlanche: Scrapping $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:01:50 EDTTrump, Rubio: Talks Continue Despite Iran Media Reports
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio disputed Iranian media reports that Tehran had broken off peace talks, stressing the U.S. remains in negotiations with the Islamic Republic.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:24:00 EDTN.Y. Dems Push Constitutional Amendment for New House Maps in '28
New York Democrats unveiled a proposed constitutional amendment Monday that could clear the way for a significant redraw of the state's congressional map ahead of the 2028 elections, intensifying a growing national battle over redistricting and control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:59:11 EDTCourt Tosses Lawsuit Over Trump Energy Policy
An appeals court dismissed a lawsuit filed by 22 children against executive orders issued by President Donald Trump establishing his energy policy, The Hill reported.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:20:56 EDTReport: House Ethics Panel Opens Probe of Rep. Gomez
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., over allegations of sexual misconduct, according to three sources familiar with the inquiry, adding another sitting Democrat to a growing list of lawmakers under scrutiny by the bipartisan panel.
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