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Man fatally shot by FBI after 12-hour hostage standoff at California bank
A man holding hostages at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield was fatally shot by FBI after a 12-hour standoff ending Wednesday.
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US House passes war powers resolution to restrict Trump's military actions in Iran
On June 3, 2026, the US House approved a war powers resolution 215-208 to block President Trump from further military action in Iran without Congress’s consent.
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Trump suggests UFC arena on White House lawn may become permanent fixture
President Donald Trump said the UFC arena under construction on the White House South Lawn might 'never, ever' be removed after UFC Freedom 250 on June 14.
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US support for same-sex marriage falls to 65%, driven by GOP decline
Support for same-sex marriage in the US dropped to 65%, with Republican backing plunging to 37%, Gallup polls show.
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Former Congressman George Santos Investigated for Betting on State of the Union Attendance
George Santos is under federal investigation for allegedly betting on a prediction market about his attendance at the 2026 State of the Union address.
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Man barricades self with hostages in Bakersfield Chase Bank amid bomb threat
A man with a suspected bomb held hostages inside a Bakersfield Chase Bank starting June 2, police said.
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Iran to hold three-day funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad
Iran will hold three-day funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad starting soon, officials announced.
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Jill Biden reveals Joe Biden’s prostate cancer spread to bones, details 2024 struggles and Melania Trump tensions
Jill Biden disclosed Joe Biden’s invasive prostate cancer had spread to his bones by 2025 and discussed his 2024 election challenges and strained ties with Melania Trump.
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Trump's $1.8 billion weaponisation fund put on hold after GOP opposition
The Justice Department halted Trump’s $1.8 billion fund to compensate alleged government targets after Republicans opposed it in Congress.
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Trump endorses Vance and Rubio teaming up for 2028 presidential race
Donald Trump said on June 3 that a Vance-Rubio ticket for the 2028 US presidential election would be 'very hard to beat' or 'unbeatable'.
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California holds jungle primary for governor, congressional, and local offices
California held primary elections June 2 using a jungle primary system for governor, Congress, and local offices including Los Angeles mayor.
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Jill Biden calls Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance disastrous and recalls withdrawal
Jill Biden described Joe Biden’s 2024 debate as disastrous and recounted how it led to his exit from the presidential race.
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Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map eliminating majority-Black district
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to let Alabama use a 2023 congressional map that removes a majority-Black district in the 2026 midterms.
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Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt advance to runoff in Los Angeles mayoral race
Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt secured the top two spots in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, forcing a November runoff.
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Philippine Senate quorum restored after boycott, acting president elected amid dispute
Pro-Duterte senator joined session June 3, ending boycott and enabling election of acting Senate president amid political tensions.
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Trump says Iran agreed not to have nuclear weapons; Supreme Leader involved in talks
President Donald Trump said Iran agreed not to develop nuclear arms and that its Supreme Leader is engaged in U.S. negotiations.
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UK student Henry Nowak handcuffed while dying after stabbing sparks protests and police review
Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old Southampton student, was fatally stabbed in December 2025; police handcuffed him while he lay dying, sparking protests and investigation.
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Trump Endorses Absent NJ Congressman Tom Kean Jr. Ahead of November Midterms
Republican Tom Kean Jr., absent since March with a medical issue, won June primary and faces Democrat Rebecca Bennett in November in New Jersey.
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Josh Turek wins Iowa Democratic Senate primary, to face Ashley Hinson in November
Josh Turek won the Iowa Democratic Senate primary Tuesday and will run against Republican Ashley Hinson in November.
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Russia bans five British nationals including prominent journalists from entry
Russia announced a ban on five British nationals, including journalists Catherine Belton and Richard Holmes, barring their entry over UK-Russia tensions.
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California June 2 Primaries Set November Runoffs Amid Trump’s Fraud Claims
California held June 2 primaries for governor, Los Angeles mayor, and other offices as Trump alleged unproven fraud in vote counting.
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Lebanon announces partial Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire amid continued fighting
Lebanon declared a partial ceasefire on June 1 between Hezbollah and Israel, with mixed compliance and ongoing clashes reported.
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Senate Democrats vow to block Trump’s $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Senate Democrats pledged to block all disbursements from Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion fund tied to IRS lawsuit settlement.
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Marco Rubio Testifies on Iran Nuclear Talks and Military Status Before Senate Committee
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified June 2 on Iran's nuclear negotiations and military capabilities amid ongoing tensions.