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US Vice President JD Vance defends Trump’s Iran deal amid Israeli criticism
US Vice President JD Vance condemned Israeli far-right ministers for attacking the US-Iran peace deal signed June 17, 2026.
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US Supreme Court unanimously limits gun ban on marijuana users under Second Amendment
On June 18, 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that federal law cannot categorically bar marijuana users from owning firearms.
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Janeese Lewis George wins Democratic primary for Washington, DC mayor
Janeese Lewis George won the Democratic primary for Washington, DC mayor, with Kenyan McDuffie conceding the race.
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US and Iran sign interim deal to start 60-day talks and reopen Strait of Hormuz
US Vice President JD Vance announced a 60-day negotiating period after US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities and lift blockade June 18.
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All detainees transferred from Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention center amid hurricane season
All detainees have been moved out of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz immigration facility due to hurricane season safety concerns.
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18-year-old Indian tourist dies after horse-drawn carriage accident in Central Park
An 18-year-old tourist from India died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park on June 17.
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Harvard Tops U.S. News 2026-2027 Global Rankings; Six California Schools in Top 25, Taiwan Shines in QS List
Harvard University ranked first in the U.S. News 2026-2027 global university rankings; six California schools made the top 25, while Taiwan placed four universities in QS top 200.
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US Military Used Elon Musk’s AI Tool Grok in Strikes Against Iran, DOJ Says
The US Department of Justice disclosed that Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok was used in military strikes on Iran during Operation Epic Fury.
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US to review European troop presence as it pressures NATO allies on defense spending
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of US forces in Europe to push NATO allies toward greater defense spending and self-reliance.
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Brazil's Lula warns Trump against interfering in 2026 presidential election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned Donald Trump not to interfere in Brazil's October 2026 presidential vote.
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Oklahoma GOP candidate Jackson Lahmeyer suspends campaign amid texting scandal; Trump backs Mark Tedford
Jackson Lahmeyer suspended his Oklahoma congressional campaign on June 17 after a texting scandal, and Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement in favor of Mark Tedford.
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Macron hosts Trump for dinner at Palace of Versailles during 2026 G7 summit
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted U.S. President Donald Trump for dinner at Versailles on June 17, 2026, amid G7 summit events.
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Trump's Purge of Republican Dissenters Raises Concerns Ahead of November Midterms
Donald Trump ousted Republican incumbents in May 2026 to rally his MAGA base, risking GOP prospects in November midterms.
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Trump says February Iran girls’ school bombing was not deliberate, investigation ongoing
President Trump said at the G7 summit that the February strike on an Iranian girls’ school killing 168+ was unintentional and under investigation.
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Sherwin Gatchalian elected Philippine Senate president, ending two-week leadership dispute
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Philippine Senate president on June 17, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano after a contested leadership struggle.
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US Department of Defense Renames Indo-Pacific Command Back to US Pacific Command
The US Department of Defense reversed the 2018 name change, renaming Indo-Pacific Command back to US Pacific Command on June 16, 2026.
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Rex Heuermann sentenced to life without parole for Gilgo Beach serial murders
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to multiple life terms without parole for killing eight women in New York from 1993 to 2010.
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Hillary Clinton says Biden’s 2024 re-election bid was a ‘terrible mistake’ costing Democrats presidency
Hillary Clinton criticized Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election bid as a ‘terrible mistake’ that hurt Democrats’ chances and the country.
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Iran Re-closes Strait of Hormuz Citing Israeli Attacks Despite US-Iran Peace Deal
Iran announced it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again due to Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, challenging a recent US-Iran peace agreement.
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Trump cancels Senate hearing for Jay Clayton as U.S. Director of National Intelligence
President Trump halted Jay Clayton’s Senate confirmation as DNI, delaying it until Jamie McDonald is confirmed as U.S. Attorney for SDNY.
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South Korean President Lee urges Trump to lead peaceful North Korea resolution at G7 summit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked U.S. President Donald Trump to lead efforts for peaceful North Korea talks at the 2026 G7 summit in France.
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US Marine Corps to build permanent war-ready stockpile in southeastern Australia
The US military will establish a permanent Marine Corps stockpile in Victoria, Australia, operational by 2028 to support Indo-Pacific missions.
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Trump-backed Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff, to face Jon Ossoff in November
Mike Collins defeated Derek Dooley in Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff on June 16 to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff in November.
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G7 leaders pledge to tackle debt burdens in developing and middle-income countries
On June 16, 2026, G7 leaders in France committed to intensify efforts addressing debt challenges in developing countries, including vulnerable middle-income nations [s1,s2].