Trump News for Wednesday, June 10, 2026

US bombs Iran after Trump threat, Tehran closes Hormuz Strait to all ships

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Explosions hit Qeshm Island, ports along Strait of Hormuz after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard'.

Watch: Historic US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

BBC News

The Trump administration in 2025 paused the use of the famous Haskell Library's main entrance on the US side, which had been used by both countries for decades.

US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Yahoo Entertainment

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday blocked a request to temporarily halt President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion...

WATCH: Spice reflects on legacy, culture and Caribbean American Heritage Month

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Dancehall icon Spice discusses her new single, cultural impact and what Caribbean American Heritage Month means to her.

U.S. military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in 2nd day of renewed fire

The Associated Press, NPR

The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, with President Trump warning that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Makes Hail Mary Plea to Delay SpaceX IPO

Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com

The IPO's net result could be "disastrous," Warren said.

The US-Iran ceasefire is breaking down

Cameron Peters, Vox

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The US-Iran “ceasefire,” such as it is, is breaking do…

US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard'

BBC News

US Central Comand said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.

US Defence Secretary Hegseth pledges strikes on ‘key facilities’ in Iran

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

US Central Command has described the attacks as a result of 'Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression'.

White House Defangs AI-Testing Unit at the Worst Possible Time

Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com

Trump administration officials have directed the Center for AI Standards and Innovation to stop publishing reports of its AI model reviews.

Judge rejects watchdog's bid to block Trump administration's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, Yahoo Entertainment

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a government watchdog's request for a court order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from forging ahead with...

Trump directs interim US intelligence chief Bill Pulte to downsize agency

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Interim ODNI chief Bill Pulte has been slammed by Democrats as a Donald Trump loyalist with no intelligence background.

Trump claims more than 100M barrels of oil, 200 ships gone through Strait of Hormuz

Luis Martinez, Emily Chang, Abcnews.com

The president referred to this as a “secret mission” that he says was conducted last month.

‘I love the inflation’ US President Trump dismisses price concerns

Al Jazeera English

Trump said he ‘loves’ inflation as new data showed US consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in three years.

LAPD Apparently Has Its Own Internal Cop Gang Problem

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

The more things change, the more they remain the same. That could be said of anywhere in this country, now that the Trump administration is trying to turn the clock back to 1940, if not 1840. But it’s especially true in Los Angeles, where law enforcement agen…

Infantino tells people to 'chill and relax' after Somali referee denied US entry

Sky Sports

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for people to "chill and relax" over Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup.

Trump Risks Key Surveillance Authority Over ‘Unqualified’ Spy-Chief Pick

Dell Cameron, Wired

US lawmakers are alarmed that Bill Pulte, a housing official with no intelligence experience, is poised to take charge of one of the government's most powerful surveillance tools.

Report: ICE wasted millions, endangered detainees in largest immigration facility

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR

Since the opening of Camp East Montana in Texas last year, immigration lawyers and rights advocates have expressed concerns about conditions inside the facility.

India summons US envoy over attack on ship carrying Indian sailors off Oman

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Three Indian seafarers are missing after Oman rescues 21 others following a US attack on the Palau-flagged Settebello.

OpenAI says a suspected China-linked influence operation tried to sway the debate about US data centers

Brent D. Griffiths, Business Insider

OpenAI said the effort "sought to exploit and amplify existing public concerns about energy prices and local impacts of data center development."

Momentum Builds to Rein In Domestic Spying Law — Whether or Not Bill Pulte Survives as Intel Chief

Matt Sledge, The Intercept

“I have been doing this a while,” Sen. Ron Wyden told The Intercept. “And I’ve never had this kind of bipartisan support.” The post Momentum Builds to Rein In Domestic Spying Law — Whether or Not Bill Pulte Survives as Intel Chief appeared first on The Interc…

Trump: “we’re working… to make sure the right people come in”

Al Jazeera English

When asked about people’s ability to obtain visas to attend the World Cup, Trump said administration is working hard.

Bill Gates testifies in closed-door US House meeting over Epstein ties

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

In prepared remarks, Gates told the House Oversight Committee that meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment'.

Trump's arch construction to run 20 hours a day for 2 to 3 years, documents show

Peter Charalambous, Abcnews.com

To complete Trump's "Triumphal Arch" by the time he leaves office, construction would run 20 hours a day over the next two to three years, according to planning docs.

Palantir CEO Says Bernie Sanders Will Regret Only Wanting 50% Public Ownership of AI Companies

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

Alex Karp called himself a card-carrying progressive and "some people think I'm neurodivergent."

House Lawmakers Target NFL’s Antitrust Exemption, But Democrats Link Rising Sports Costs To Trump Favoritism In Paramount And Other Mergers

Ted Johnson, Deadline

House lawmakers on Wednesday seized on the migration of NFL games from free TV to subscription platforms, in a hearing lopsided in criticism that frustrated fans are shelling out more to see their favorite teams. A hearing to examine the Sports Broadcasting A…

Ebola cases in DRC surpass 600 as officials report struggles with community outreach

DADA JOVANOVIC and MARY KEKATOS, Abcnews.com

Health officials are following 5,681 contacts, but only 56% have been reached.

After a Democrat standoff, Trump signs $70bn immigration enforcement bill

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Immigrant advocates warn the funding bill offers few guardrails for ICE and CBP amid Trump's mass deportation campaign.

Trump warns of more attacks on Iran after US Apache helicopter downing

Al Jazeera English

Trump warns of more attacks on Iran after US Apache helicopter downing

US military chief Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring military arms

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Hegseth's visit to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, comes as the Trump administration increases pressure against Cuba's government.

Will Trump ruin America’s birthday?

Kelli Wessinger, Noel King, Vox

President Donald Trump has big plans for America’s 250th birthday celebration, which gets underway this month. Some are anodyne: a state fair on the National Mall, for example, and what will reportedly be a record-breaking fireworks display.  Others, though, …

The future of AI regulation is courting the strangest, most anxious bedfellows

Tina Nguyen, The Verge

Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about tech politics, tech influence, and tech shenanigans in Washington, DC. (If you're not a subscriber, you can get on board here.) We're back after a two-week hiatus, during most of which I…

Trump Media drops Truth Social spinoff, refocuses on $6 billion fusion merger with TAE Technologies

Cristian Dina, The Next Web

Trump Media & Technology Group, TAE Technologies, and Texas Ventures Acquisition III have decided not to proceed with a planned spinoff of Truth Social and other media assets. The three companies said in a statement on Wednesday that Trump Media and TAE remai…

India froze Starlink approvals over Iran fears, days before SpaceX’s record IPO

Ana-Maria Stanciuc, The Next Web

India has effectively frozen the approvals Starlink needs to begin commercial operations in the country. Security agencies under India’s Ministry of Home Affairs withheld final clearances after SpaceX allowed Starlink access inside Iran despite not having a l…

Donald Trump Is Ready for Fight Night. So Are Donors

Hugo Lowell, Wired

The UFC event on the White House's South Lawn is the president's birthday gift to himself. Sources expect it to be a lobbying extravaganza.

Can the Democrats Find a Foreign Policy?

Missy Ryan, The Atlantic

The party is struggling to agree on a vision for America’s place in the world after Trump.

What, Did FIFA Forget to Bribe Ken Paxton Before the World Cup?

Jim Vorel, Jezebel

The idea of a man with as many allegations as Ken Paxton going after FIFA for its ticket-selling practices is pretty rich.

Trump hardens tone against Iran, says ‘may keep going’ with strikes

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

US president claims Iran is 'completely defeated' and renews threats to bomb the country's civilian infrastructure.

Trump indicates to Speaker Johnson he won’t back down on Pulte despite fight over key surveillance authority

Kristen Holmes, Sarah Ferris, CNN, CNN

President Donald Trump indicated to House Speaker Mike Johnson during a meeting Tuesday that he wouldn’t back down on his decision to elevate Bill Pulte to a...

Taiwan drills with U.S. rocket system, firing in China's direction

The Associated Press, NPR

The drill on Wednesday marked the first time the U.S.-supplied HIMARS system has been fired into the Taiwan Strait.

The myth of white Argentina still shapes the nation

Federico Pita, Al Jazeera English

Milei is deepening a state tradition that has equated whiteness with civilisation since its inception.

Shut the Door on Your Way Out, Nancy Mace

Danielle Han, Jezebel

Turns out claiming the ‘Hottest’-Woman-in-Congress title doesn’t necessarily keep you in government.

US bombs Iran’s water facilities: Why that’s so significant

Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English

The US struck several sites in Iran, saying it retaliated against the downing of a US helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz

Key Tuesday primaries takeaways: Platner wins, but faces months of more scrutiny

Oren Oppenheim, Abcnews.com

Primaries in four states on Tuesday showed a victory for a Democrat who was facing controversies and the continued strength of President Donald Trump’s endorsement,

Donald Trump Responds To Stephen A. Smith In AM Social Media Rage Storm, Says ESPN Host Is “Totally Unqualified To Ever Think Of Running” For Office

Ted Johnson, Deadline

To little surprise, Donald Trump responded to Stephen A. Smith’s taunts and teasing, including over who has a higher IQ and over images that appeared to show the president sleeping while attending the New York Knicks NBC finals game. On Truth Social on Wednes…

Trump administration lambastes lawsuit seeking to stop White House UFC event

Alexander Mallin, Peter Charalambous, Abcnews.com

The Justice Department on Tuesday urged a federal judge to reject a lawsuit seeking to stop the White House's Ultimate Fighting Championship event scheduled this weekend

Hero’s welcome for Somali referee denied entry to US World Cup tournament

Faisal Ali, Al Jazeera English

The first Somali picked to referee a World Cup rose from Mogadishu's pitches, only to be barred at the US border.

Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged

BBC News

The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.

U.S. Sunscreen Is Actually Getting Better, for the First Time in More than 20 Years

Jim Vorel, Jezebel

The United States is finally catching up with the rest of the world, which has been using more effective sunscreen for decades.

Netanyahu caught between the US, Lebanon war, and Iran ceasefire

Simon Speakman Cordall, Al Jazeera English

As elections near, Israel's PM finds himself squeezed between his voters, his allies, and his opponents.

Apache down, fighting up: What the latest US-Iran attacks mean

Caolán Magee, Al Jazeera English

Analysts say Iran seeks to deter US patrols on the Strait of Hormuz by attacking its assets across the Gulf.

July 1 brings big student loan changes. Here's what you need to know

Cory Turner, NPR

A popular (and generous) repayment plan ends, two new plans begin and many borrowers will see new loan limits.

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes. And, House passes ICE and Border Patrol funding

Brittney Melton, NPR

The U.S. and Iran have exchanged strikes after a helicopter was downed Monday near the Strait of Hormuz. And, House Republicans have passed a bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through Trump's term.

American Christians Face a Choice

Peter Wehner, The Atlantic

The faithful can still repair the wreckage they have wrought.

How Britain Became as Poor as Mississippi

Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic

A case study in self-sabotage

Trump has locked in high gas prices for summer — and maybe longer

Russell Payne, Salon

Even if the war ends now, it will take months for prices to come down

Scotland fan has US visa revoked an hour before flying to World Cup

Ben Philip - BBC Scotland News, BBC News

Michael Wright was at airport security when his visa status changed to "travel not authorised".

Graham Platner wins Maine primary election: Results and key takeaways

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Platner wins in Maine, Republican Nancy Mace loses in S Carolina. Results for Nevada and North Carolina also announced.

Trump administration killed criminal investigation of GOP senator’s coal companies

Molly Redden, Avi Asher-Schapiro, Salon

DOJ put pressure on a probe into potential criminal violations of Justice's vast coal empire.

Top Pentagon Official Admits Boat Strike May Have Killed Victims of Human Trafficking

Nick Turse, The Intercept

If this boat was running drugs, why was it loaded with so many people? The post Top Pentagon Official Admits Boat Strike May Have Killed Victims of Human Trafficking appeared first on The Intercept.

Nevada gubernatorial race shapes up as bellwether for GOP heading into 2028

Juhi Doshi, Abcnews.com

Nevada’s primaries have resulted in a face-off between incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic nominee Attorney General Aaron Ford.

'Anti-Weaponization Fund' still being challenged despite DOJ's vows to kill it

Peter Charalambous, Laura Romero, Abcnews.com

Two separate cases are challenging the administration's scuttled $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund," despite vows from the DOJ that the plan is "not going forward."

Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine

PATRICK WHITTLE and WILL WEISSERT, Yahoo Entertainment

This election year is déjà vu for Sen. Susan Collins — the Maine Republican is running for reelection as Democrats pin their hopes on a new candidate to defe...

The 16 Governor Races to Watch This Year

Josh Jackson, Jezebel

We predict the nation's most competitive gubernatorial races in 2026.

European sentiments towards the US hit an all-time low

Jana Kobzová, Paweł Zerka, European Council on Foreign Relations

A major ECFR poll finds the European public, in a time of rupture, thinking differently and questioning old assumptions. It reveals new political space availabl

Late-Night Hosts Take Aim at Trump’s Knicks Game Appearance: ‘He Hit Them With a Jinx’

Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone

Late-night hosts took aim at Donald Trump's appearance at the NBA Finals on Monday night, joking that the president jinxed the Knicks.

Iran war day 103: US strikes after helicopter shot down, Tehran hits back

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

Analysts warn of further escalation after tit-for-tat attacks between Tehran and Washington.

Gen Z Share 29 Things They Think Should No Longer Be Normalized

Mariia Tkachenko, Boredpanda.com

When Hilary Clinton uttered the words, “My campaign is not going to let Donald Trump try to normalize himself,” she started a wave of "normalization” worldwide. The term has become so mainstream that it’s used every time something calls for social reform.

Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins.

In Nevada, Trump's policies are making things tough for Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo

Paul Boger, NPR

In one of the most competitive races for governor this year, Nevada Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford will challenge Republican Gov. Joe Lomardo for his office in November.

A Trump order asked national park visitors to flag 'negative' historical info. They had other ideas

JACK DURA and MEAD GRUVER, Yahoo Entertainment

The Trump administration last year issued a plea to visitors at U.S. national parks: Report any displays or exhibits saying "negative" things about Americans...

Iran’s new leaders are taking risks their predecessors avoided

Analysis by Abbas Al Lawati, CNN, CNN

Iran’s strikes on Israel this week were some of its most audacious attempts yet to redefine the boundaries of a confrontation that for decades has largely be...

Trump's Position in the White House Ballroom Case Reflects His General Resistance to Judicial Review (opinion)

Jacob Sullum, Yahoo Entertainment

The president has repeatedly argued that courts have no business deciding whether his actions are legal.

After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and math

Sequoia Carrillo, NPR

Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different story for 13-year-olds, however.

Dem rep who went on expletive-laden anti-Trump rant wins primary

Yahoo Entertainment

Trump Attempts To EO America Into Mimicking Denmark’s Vaccination Schedules

Timothy Geigner, Techdirt

Back in January of this year, RFK Jr. clearly strong armed the CDC into changing the childhood vaccination schedules in America to mimic those of Denmark. The public messaging was crafted to sound as reasonable as possible and amounted to a claim that America…

Former Cameron adviser Steve Hilton advances in California governor's race

BBC News

President Donald Trump has backed Hilton, who, if he wins in November, will be the first Republican governor in 15 years.

Trump Family Reportedly Made About $2.3 Billion on Crypto While Investors Lost About $2.3 Billion on Trump-Related Crypto

Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com

It's nice and symmetrical, and also sad.

South Carolina primary results: Trump-backed Evette in runoff for governor

Oren Oppenheim, Abcnews.com

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, backed by Trump, and state Attorney General Alan Wilson will advance to a runoff in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary.

AI foe or crypto bro? Big tech spending dominates debate for Manhattan House seat.

Walter Wuthmann, Gothamist

Upper West Side Assemblymember Micah Lasher and Upper East Assemblymember Alex Bores are running in the Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler. Assemblymembers Micah Lasher and Alex Bores spent much of the night attacking each other. [ more › ]

In California, a Former Biden Official and Fox News Personality Will Face Off for Governor

Jessica Washington, The Intercept

A billionaire running as a progressive failed to defeat Steve Hilton, a Republican who will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in November. The post In California, a Former Biden Official and Fox News Personality Will Face Off for Governor appeared first on The Int…

Brazil intercepts 108 Cuban immigrants amid growing asylum applications

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Last year, for the first time in a decade, Cuban asylum applications exceeded Venezuelan ones in sign of growing strain.

Steve Hilton To Advance To November Election In California Governor’s Race, AP Projects; Former Fox News Host Will Face Democrat Xavier Becerra

Ted Johnson, Deadline

Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November election and face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra, the AP projected on Tuesday. Votes are still being counted, but the AP determined that Hilton had amassed a lead that the third place finisher, Democra…