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Washington is mourning the sudden loss of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). The longtime South Carolina Republican died at 71. His office said he passed away following a brief and sudden illness.The United States hit targets across Iran in response to the regime firing on ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Iran followed up by striking U.S. military bases in the region.A decade-old South China Sea ruling is back in focus, as the United States and more than a dozen nations are urging the Chinese regime to recognize the decision.

The Department of Justice subpoenas New York Times reporters regarding an intel leak about the new Air Force One presidential plane.The U.S.-led Shield of the Americas Western Hemisphere coalition supports the results of the contested Colombian election, as President Gustavo Petro refuses to recognize the incoming conservative leader.

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S.–Iran ceasefire is over. The president says his administration will continue to hold more talks with Tehran amid the flare-ups in the Middle East, despite suggesting that the regime may not be worthy of a deal. Trump also announced that he will not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in protest of the Senate not passing the SAVE America Act.The Department of Homeland Security says Tou Lue Vang, an illegal immigrant from Laos, was set to be deported before receiving a pardon last month from Minnesota officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stepped in to revoke the legal status of Vang, a child sex offender who was convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl, and deported him immediately, according to a DHS press release.Eight men were indicted on conspiracy charges over their alleged involvement of a planned attack at the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House in early June. According to a press release by the DOJ, all eight individuals were charged in two separate conspiracies on murder and terrorism.

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday after President Donald Trump said the United States would retaliate against the recent Iranian attacks on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The United States struck multiple Iranian military sites “to further degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping and innocent civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz,” according to an X post by the U.S. Central Command.Trump announced that he will ask the Supreme Court to rehear the case on birthright citizenship after the high court struck down the policy on June 30. The Supreme Court is currently on its annual summer recess, and the justices will begin their next term on Oct. 5.A new report reveals nearly 90 instances of fraud and abuse of federal education tax dollars. The State Financial Officers Foundation said it uncovered around $225 million in alleged fraud across America’s schools over the past six years.

President Donald Trump reiterated a strong warning against communism on the last day of the NATO summit, saying he believes it's taking root in the United States and around the world. Trump told NTD that the idea of the United States becoming communist is one of the greatest threats the country has faced.“One thing that happens when you go communist is you never come back,” Trump said, adding that countries that have adopted communism will instead experience repression, poverty, and suffering.During a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump announced the United States will grant Ukraine a license to produce its own supply of Patriot air defense systems, which have been in high demand throughout Ukraine’s war with Russia.Vice President JD Vance delivered updates on the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud at a Milwaukee event Wednesday. Vance highlighted saving billions from Medicare fraud by making companies provide medical equipment before patients are required to pay. Vance also addressed fraud in the H-1B visa program and how overseas fraudsters and big corporations were using the program to undercut American workers’ wages.

President Donald Trump arrived in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Tuesday for a two-day summit with NATO leaders. Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is this year's host, and announced that he is working to lift sanctions preventing Turkey from obtaining F-35 fighter jets. NATO’s 32 member countries are meeting to discuss the president’s demands for increased defense spending commitments.New York City has evacuated multiple buildings, including a school, and closed streets in midtown Manhattan after structural columns buckled in a high-rise building that is under construction. The office building, which formerly housed Pfizer, is still unstable and continues to move hours later.Democrats retract endorsements for Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner following an allegation of rape that was reported by Politico. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and the Maine Democratic Party called on Platner to withdraw from his race against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine).🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

NTD was live outside the courthouse where Tyler Robinson, 23, who was charged with aggravated murder for the assassination of Charlie Kirk last year, attended the first day of a weeklong preliminary hearing. Utah prosecutors will present evidence to the judge to determine whether there is enough to move the case forward to trial. Two witnesses were called on to testify and describe what they experienced on the day of the assassination.President Donald Trump issues a fierce rebuke to communism as he celebrates the official launch of Trump accounts. Trump called these accounts the ultimate weapon against the ideology he says threatens American freedom. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent opened the ceremony and encouraged parents to take advantage of the newly launched investment opportunity to help their children."The American dream belongs to every child, and today we are equipping the next generation with the right to claim their rightful share of it," Bessent said.FIFA rejects Belgium's appeal of the organization's decision to allow U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's World Cup match against Belgium despite receiving a red card in the American team's previous game. Trump said on Monday that he called FIFA's president Gianni Infantino about the red card and asked for a review.

President Donald Trump spoke before an estimated 150,000 people gathered at the National Mall on the evening of the Fourth of July to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. “We’re celebrating freedom’s triumph over tyranny, liberty’s conquest over oppression, and the enduring victory of the American spirit—from July 4, 1776, to July 4, 2026,” the president said. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Epoch Times sister outlet NTD spoke with NTD senior geopolitical analyst, Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, about the significance of America's past, present, and future.

Massive July 4th celebrations take place in Washington on Saturday as large crowds of people gather to celebrate the 250th year of the United States. NTD looks at the events leading up to Independence Day and an interview analyzing America's history and what led to it being the representation of freedom.Leaders across the globe are sending their congratulations as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, with allies recognizing America's historic milestone and longstanding partnerships.NTD dives deep into the top moments in sports history where America has dominated the main stage. We look at why tourists are marveling at American culture during the 2026 World Cup, how the United States defeated the four-time defending gold-medalist Soviet Union team in the 1980 Winter Olympics, and the highlights from the 1992 U.S. Men's Olympic Basketball Team, known as the "Dream Team," that featured the biggest names in basketball history, and what led them to securing the gold medal.

President Donald Trump will mark the nation’s 250th birthday with a historic celebration at South Dakota’s iconic Mount Rushmore. That’s before he returns to Washington for Freedom 250's Salute to America Celebration on Independence Day.The Spirit of ‘76 exhibition at Freedom Plaza was unveiled today as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. It features a series of statues honoring figures from the American Revolution.

Hiring momentum slowed in June as the economy added fewer jobs than expected, but the stable growth shows the resilience of the labor market, officials said. The White House told NTD that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump, has been delivering for Americans as the nation celebrates July 4th.Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, said the bill has achieved everything that the administration was aiming for and that people were able to “make more money, and keep money that we saw in the tax return data, that the typical benefit across all three was maybe $6,000 to $7,000 per person.”Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, announced that former Olympian David Hearn was indicted on a felony charge over allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month. Hearn is accused of inflicting more than $1,000 worth of damage during a June 19 incident where he was arrested. However, Hearn claims he “didn’t destroy or break or peel anything.”As America comes close to celebrating it's 250th birthday, NTD breaks down the top events leading up to the holiday including a huge celebration at Mount Rushmore featuring military honors, family-friendly activities, fireworks, and a speech by Trump.

President Donald Trump kicked off July Fourth celebrations on Wednesday, cutting the red ribbon to officially open the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Trump delivered remarks during the dedication ceremony, paying tribute to Roosevelt and describing him as “a man who embodied the heart and soul and fight and spirit of our country.” Trump told audience members that Roosevelt was “a staunch and ferocious opponent of a thing called communism,” and drew attention to an increase in support for communism in America today, following the successful primaries in New York and Colorado of Democratic Socialists. He called it “the greatest threat to our country.” The Department of Justice announces new federal charges against eight illegal immigrants who are allegedly members of Tren de Aragua—a Venezuelan gang designated as a foreign terrorist organization—in its ongoing efforts to fight against transnational crime. The charges were filed for two separate crimes of kidnapping and murder. Two masked individuals are in custody after climbing to the top of New York City’s Empire State building’s spire. The duo flew a banner from the top that read, “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.”

President Donald Trump celebrated two wins with Tuesday's Supreme Court rulings. Justices lifted limits on campaign spending in federal elections and upheld West Virginia and Idaho laws banning boys in girls' sports. However, the Supreme Court struck down Trump's executive order excluding children of illegal immigrants and temporary visa holders from automatic citizenship at birth. Trump said the ruling is a loss for America and called on Congress to change the law to end birthright citizenship."The Supreme Court upheld Birthright Citizenship, which is too bad for our country, but we can easily make it up in Congress through Legislation, with the support of the President, that has now been determined during this process," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Tuesday.A new report finds a growing campaign to silence critics of the Chinese Communist Party is expanding inside the United States. The findings include threats, assaults, and pressure campaigns targeting Americans across more than 30 states.House lawmakers have expressed concern over security at the northern border, which has seen a growing trend of attempted crossings by terror suspects along with an increase in cartel activity.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump is urging the passage of the SAVE America Act, as the Supreme Court upholds mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day.The Supreme Court expands Trump's firing authority over the Federal Trade Commission. What did the ruling come down to, and why does it impact a swath of federal agencies?The United States and Iran are set to resume talks after both sides exchanged clashes over the weekend. What is the White House saying, and how are oil prices trending?

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Tensions are climbing once again in the Middle East with Iran launching drone attacks against Bahrain Saturday, while a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile.The Department of State releases the text of a U.S.-brokered agreement between Israel and Lebanon that charts a path toward ending decades of conflict. The deal calls for the disarming of the Hezbollah terrorist group and a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon.

President Donald Trump spoke at the 2026 Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Policy Conference, sounding the alarm on communism.“The biggest thing we have to do is we have to stop this horrible threat of cancer that’s permeating our country, called communism,” Trump said. Trump also warned Democrats about the slew of self-proclaimed democratic socialists who have gained ground in New York.House Republicans say Democrats are headed for an internal battle after democratic socialist candidates scored high-profile primary wins. Now, a group of moderate Democrats are publicly pushing back, saying the party needs to promote a centrist message.Members of the Religious Liberty Commission presented Trump with its final report, which highlights threats to religious freedom in the United States and recommends 12 actions to strengthen it.

At least 188 people are dead, with thousands more injured or trapped under rubble after two major earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.5 and 7.2 struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates the death toll could reach as much as 10,000. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he already spoke with Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez, coordinating U.S. support.A U.S. official said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a drone at a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on June 24th. This incident comes after the U.S. and Iran entered into a memorandum of understanding that included an end to hostilities and open access through the Strait of Hormuz.The Supreme Court allows the Trump Administration to revive an Obama-era restrictive policy where immigration officials can turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, as they need to be on U.S. soil to do so.

All Democratic Socialists and progressive candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their House primaries on Tuesday, handing Mamdani a victory in his bid to move his party further to the left.President Donald Trump commented on the New York primaries while answering questions from reporters during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. “They’re going radical left,” Trump said, calling one candidate a communist.California’s billionaire tax proposal has garnered enough signatures to become eligible for the general election ballot on Nov. 3. The measure is a proposed one-time tax of up to 5 percent on California residents with a net worth of more than $1 billion as of Jan. 1 with some exceptions.

The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that 455 people were charged in a nationwide healthcare fraud crackdown. The schemes allegedly involved $6.5 billion in false claims and, in some cases, may have put patients' lives at risk.A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can fast-track deportations of illegal immigrants across the nation. It allows immigration authorities to remove illegal immigrants who entered the country without valid documentation or through fraud, who had not been paroled, or who cannot prove they lived in the country continuously for two years or more.California consumers sued gas station operators including BP, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Marathon, Circle K, and Albertsons over allegedly using artificial intelligence to hike prices. Drivers said gas prices have risen as much as 30 cents a gallon in some areas. This led gas prices to reach "astronomical" levels, at times reaching $7 a gallon, according to the complaint.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said major progress was made as a "good foundation for a successful final deal" was laid during long talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland. Vance said all four key objectives were achieved during the negotiations, including Iran allowing nuclear inspections, keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, preventing regional escalation, and establishing a formal process to continue technical negotiations.UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer announces his resignation as leader of the Labour Party amid growing pressure from within his own party to step down, opening the door to a leadership contest to replace him. Starmer said he will remain as prime minister until his replacement is decided, leading Britain to prepare for its seventh leader in 10 years.The Chinese Commerce Ministry announces new export restrictions on 10 U.S. rare earth minerals and defense companies after the Pentagon on June 8 flagged several Chinese companies it believed were aiding the Chinese military.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

Vice president JD Vance called Sunday's negotiations with Iran “a historic meeting” and said the parties have made “great progress.” President Donald Trump said Iran must stop its ‘proxies’ in Lebanon from causing trouble or the U.S. will "hit Iran very hard again." Speculation reaches tipping point that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, possibly as soon as tomorrow. Even President Trump weighed in, posting on Truth Social: “I wish him well!” June 21st is Father’s Day and to celebrate NTD spoke to presidential historian Jane Hampton Cook for a discussion on the history of the holiday.

Vice President JD Vance started his trip to Switzerland today for U.S.-Iran talks that will involve Pakistan and Qatar.Iranian state-run media reported on June 20 that Iran has once again closed the critical waterway. It comes after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, jeopardizing a memorandum of understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran.President Trump said there will be no tolls in the Strait of Hormuz even after the 60 days. But he says the U.S. could impose its own measures if a deal is not reached.

Israel and terrorist group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, following an escalation of fire overnight in Lebanon, a U.S. official told The Epoch Times. The ceasefire was reached following mediation efforts by the United States and Qatar. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed the United States' support for the government of Lebanon's efforts to strengthen its sovereignty and maintain peaceful relations with all its neighbors, in a call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to U.S. spokesperson Tommy Pigott.Cuba agrees to implement its largest policy reform since 1959. The Communist Party votes to approve major economic changes, opening key economic sectors such as banking, tourism, and agriculture to attract both Cuban and foreign investment. This comes amid pressure from the United States to make democratic changes.A new award-winning documentary, "Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun," premieres in Los Angeles, drawing audiences from around the globe. The investigative film unveils the perseverance of the New York-based dance company in the face of threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The latest screening comes as federal prosecutors continue uncovering CCP influence operations in Southern California.

The U.S. Navy lifted its blockade of Iranian ports, U.S. Central Command announced in a post on X Thursday. The announcement came after Vice President JD Vance told reporters at a White House briefing that more than 12.5 million barrels of oil moved through the Strait of Hormuz overnight, and gas prices dropped below $4 a gallon Thursday.The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged 15 people—11 of them illegal immigrants—for allegedly stealing more than $1.4 million in benefit fraud in Massachusetts. These programs include Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance, MassHealth, Social Security disability payments, housing assistance, and unemployment benefits, the DOJ reports.Thousands of Knicks fans pack the streets of New York City for a historic ticker-tape parade following their first NBA championship in 53 years. Jalen Brunson, Knicks captain and NBA Championship MVP, thanked his team and fans at the parade and got emotional when giving thanks to his family. "Without them, their sacrifice and everything—wouldn't be possible," he said.

On Wednesday, the United States releases the 14-point memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. On the final day of the G7 summit, President Donald Trump predicts that the plummeting price of oil will boost the economy and that the United States will "end up having the lowest energy anywhere in the world.""Now that the oil is coming down, you're going to see everything follow, everything follows the cost of energy," Trump told NTD's Mari Otsu.The Labor Department is putting all 50 states on notice, warning that they must comply with measures to stop fraud schemes related to unemployment insurance, or risk losing federal funding. This warning comes after the DOJ sued New York state on June 16 over alleged fraud tied to New York's $10 billion home-care program provided to Medicaid patients as part of the Trump administration's efforts to combat fraud across the country.Steve Hilton, Republican gubernatorial candidate for California, announces plan to introduce a flat state income tax that would remove state income taxes for families earning up to $150,000.

The FBI disrupted an alleged multi-phased plot targeting last weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event, FBI Director Kash Patel announced in an X post on Tuesday. Investigators have identified 23 people as part of a possible network, with five individuals now in custody.Daniel Rosen, U.S. attorney for Minnesota, announces charges against 15 suspects accused of conspiring with two Minneapolis-based Antifa groups to violently interfere with federal immigration enforcement.And Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway files a lawsuit against a major seller of baby monitors and home security cameras over their alleged ties to the Chinese military.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump attended the G7 summit Monday, after announcing the previous day the completion of a historic U.S.–Iran peace deal. Oil prices fell to their lowest level since March, and global stocks have risen since the deal with Iran was announced.Trump told reporters at the summit that he will now focus on Ukraine and that he "had a very good conversation yesterday" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt joins Kenneth Bass, LA Mayor Karen Bass's brother, in a lawsuit suing the city for "reckless negligence that led to the destruction of our homes," Pratt wrote in an X post.Google reports a Beijing-linked hacking group was secretly stealing data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical, and military research institutions for over a year before being detected.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran has been reached. The president said: "This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace".New diplomatic signals on the war in Ukraine. President Trump spoke with Russian president Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in separate calls. NTD has the latest.All 12 people aboard a small plane were killed in Butler, Missouri, when a skydiving trip went horribly wrong.There are security concerns at America's polling sites and preparations for the FIFA World Cup. We hear from Homeland Security on what's being done to stay ready.

President Donald Trump announced in a Saturday Truth Social post that the United States and Iran are scheduled to finalize a pending peace framework on June 14 as negotiations appear to be nearing the finish line.In a separate post, Trump revealed that a U.S. military strike had killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the infamous leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The "Tren de Aragua terrorists no longer have [a] safe haven," Trump wrote.The New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. As the Knicks lead the series three games to one, Saturday's decider will see if they can clinch their first NBA title since 1973 with a win.

The Department of War released the third batch of files related to unidentified flying objects and unidentified anomalous phenomena on Friday. In one file, it reveals details about a 2022 sighting where five U.S. Army members at Fort Carson described seeing an object that was “roughly the size of a large jet and resembling an angular, non-symmetrical potato” behind the Cheyenne Mountain. Musk became the world’s first trillionaire following the successful debut of SpaceX, which went public and began trading on June 12 under the SPCX ticker on the Nasdaq in what is the largest initial public offering in history. SpaceX opened with shares priced at $135 apiece and closed the session with shares at $161, pushing the company’s valuation above $2 trillion. The U.S. is getting ready to take on Paraguay at SoFi Stadium with the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially underway. NTD spoke to local Los Angeles residents who attended watch parties at the FIFA Fan Festival and West Hollywood World Cup Free Fan Zone to see who they are supporting and what their predictions are for the game.

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he called off planned evening strikes against Iran, saying a deal with Iran will soon be reached soon, with the "time and place of the signing to be announced shortly."Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office following the signing of the executive order to restore America's seafood competitiveness, stressing the need to pass the Save America Act."We need to have voter identification, which we don't have right now on a national basis," Trump told NTD. Trump said Democrats are opposing the bill and do not want people to provide "citizenship when you vote."Homeless residents in Los Angeles' Skid Row are claiming they were paid between $2 to $5 to vote for Mayor Karen Bass during the recent Los Angeles mayoral race. The videos went viral on social media and were first published Tuesday by TikTok account LANeedsSpencerPratt. NTD went to downtown L.A. to interview residents about their experiences.

President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the United States will launch additional attacks on Iran after Tehran downed a U.S. Army Apache helicopter and claimed Iranian negotiators dragged out talks on the peace deal. Trump also revealed that the U.S. military secretly moved more than 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.“This wildly successful effort is because the UNITED STATES of AMERICA CONTROLS the Strait of Hormuz - NOT Iran,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to Cuba, telling troops the United States seeks a positive relationship with Cuba but warned that it should not seek weapons that could strike the U.S. homeland or naval base in Guantanamo Bay. Hegseth also visited U.S. Central Command headquarters, praising troops for their efforts amid the war with Iran.“Central Command will be busy tonight because President Trump said we will be hitting Iran hard,” he said.Lawmakers grilled superintendents from Loudoun County, Virginia, Chicago, and San Francisco at an Education and Workforce Committee hearing. They say their policies sideline parents, push radical gender ideology on young children, and violate religious liberty.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

U.S. Central Command announced Tuesday that American forces launched strikes against Iran. This comes after President Donald Trump announced that Iran was responsible for downing a U.S. helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier and vowed the United States would respond.Federal regulators said Chinese money laundering networks are moving hundreds of billions of dollars for Mexican cartels, helping fuel America’s fentanyl epidemic. A congressional hearing on Tuesday discussed the threat to U.S. security.Bipartisan lawmakers return to Capitol Hill to push for greater government disclosure on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and protection for whistleblowers. David Grusch, whistleblower and former intelligence officer, discusses specific UAP and non-human intelligence-related evidence he came across in heavily classified channels.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

The Department of War released an update on Monday designating more than a dozen prominent Chinese companies—such as Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu—as "Chinese military companies" operating in the United States.Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman holds a narrow lead against former reality TV star Spencer Pratt in the race for second place in the LA mayoral primary. NTD asked LA residents how they feel about mail-in-ballots still being counted.Apple unveils new hardware features and software updates at its Worldwide Developers Conference. The tech giant's CEO Tim Cook shared that the new updates focus on privacy and day-to-day use, and they will be implemented in time for the upcoming release of their new products this fall.

Israel is on high alert after Iran began launching a fresh wave of missiles at Israel. The IDF said the Israeli Air Force is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary.President Donald Trump responds to the news of Iran’s missile attack on Israel saying to Fox News: “It’s certainly not going to help negotiations.”South Korea’s president Lee Jae Myung is calling for a thorough investigation into a ballot shortage that disrupted last week’s local elections. Days of protests have followed in the South Korean capital as members of the public demand a re-run of voting.

Marking the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to France on June 6 to commemorate the troops who helped liberate Western Europe. Hegseth spoke at the Normandy American Cemetery and urged today's generation not to forget those who fought and died on D-Day.U.S. Central Command shoots down four Iranian attack drones heading for the Strait of Hormuz, calling them an immediate threat to sea traffic in the region.As of June 6, former Biden health secretary Xavier Becerra will advance to the November election for California governor, according to a race called by the Associated Press. As vote counting continues, his opponent has not yet been determined.

President Donald Trump praised a ‘great’ jobs report as the U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, exceeding expectations amid the war in Iran. Trump also travelled to Wisconsin to discussTop federal prosecutors open a probe into multiple election fraud cases amid the California primary elections as ballots continue to be counted. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in an X post, “California’s election system has serious structural vulnerabilities.”Anthropic cautions artificial intelligence (AI) labs to pause development, as the technology could soon progress faster than humans can control it or mitigate the risks. AI’s rapid improvement in executing tasks is heading towards “recursive self-improvement”, Anthropic said in a blog post.

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a $700 million investment to boost the coal industry. Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to support coal exports and coal-fired power plants across the country.The Department of Justice announced 14 indictments for millions in fraud schemes, most of them healthcare related, at a press conference in central Ohio. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said, “Ohio is facing some of the most significant fraud schemes in the country.” FBI Director Kash Paatel also revealed a new “Top 10 Most Wanted Fraudsters” list.Marking the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, NTD’s David Lam interviews Catherine Bauknight, a photographer who was at the student-led pro-democracy protest in 1989. She recounts her experience at the scene watching students fight for their human rights.

President Donald Trump talked to Iris Tao, NTD's White House correspondent, on Wednesday about his Truth Social post on communism and its impact on the situation in New York, California, and the District of Columbia.California's unofficial primary election results show Republican Steve Hilton leading with nearly 28 percent of the votes, and Democrat Xavier Becerra coming in a close second at 25 percent in a tight race to succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.Iran attacks Kuwait International Airport with drones, killing at least one person, injuring others, and causing a temporary closure of the airfield. The latest attack tests the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, as Trump said negotiations with Tehran were continuing.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said on Tuesday that the Trump administration is increasing transparency on drug prices by adding 160 more medications to TrumpRx. He added that his agency is aggressively going after states for fraud in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says that the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate victims of government weaponization. Blanche says during a House hearing, "We are not moving forward with the fund, period."Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about the State Department's budget request. He answers questions on the Trump administration's approach to Iran and Cuba.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump on Monday said Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop attacking each other following a flare-up of fighting over the past weekend. He added that U.S. negotiations with the Iranian regime are continuing “at a rapid pace.”Republican lawmakers missed the president's deadline to pass funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). They are also weighing the Department of Justice’s proposed $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund.Officials in Los Angeles say they are investigating a mail-in ballot box that was burned, as well as a vandalized voting center. A panel will join NTD to discuss the upcoming California primary races on Tuesday.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said protesters from out of state engaged in dangerous and violent behavior toward law enforcement outside a detention facility in Newark over the weekend.Lara Trump interviewed her father-in-law, President Donald Trump, on a wide range of issues. Find out where he said the latest negotiations with Iran now stand.New concerns are emerging over popular Chinese-made apps and how they may be collecting sensitive data from users without their knowledge.

Protests outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, continued on May 30. Multiple arrests have been made throughout the protests, and concerns are growing over violence directed at federal officers.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that China must not dominate the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at a defense summit in Singapore, Hegseth also emphasized U.S. commitment to regional security as concerns grow over China's increasing military buildup in the region.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said the U.S. has seized $1 billion in crypto assets from the Iranian regime so far. It’s part of Operation Economic Fury, which aims to put financial pressure on the regime amid the war.Former Arcadia, California mayor Eileen Wang appears in federal court to plead guilty to secretly acting as an agent of the Chinese Communist regime. Federal prosecutors say Wang shared articles favorable to Beijing, at the request of Chinese officials.Tennis star Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the third round of the French Open, losing to Brazilian teenager João Fonseca. Djokovic was hoping to win his 25th Grand Slam.

An app for the new Trump Accounts became available in app stores on Thursday. The accounts are expected to come into effect on July 4, when parents will be able to contribute towards the financial future of their newborn children.California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law additions to the election code ahead of California’s June 2 statewide primary. They block federal agents and law enforcement from accessing voter rolls or disrupting election workers without a court order.The FBI is ramping up security for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will get a makeover, and the area around it will be a no-drone zone.

President Donald Trump ruled out immediate sanctions relief on Iran on Wednesday, amid ongoing negotiations to secure a lasting peace agreement. He said during a White House Cabinet meeting that the United States is not considering easing sanctions or giving money to Iran.Two people are dead, and nine others are missing, after a chemical tank imploded in Longview, Washington state. Authorities say there is no hope of finding more survivors.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Republican primary runoff election. Jenny Beth Martin, chair of the Tea Party Patriots Action, joins NTD to discuss how much weight Trump's endorsement carried.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump will host a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, after first announcing that the meeting would take place at Camp David. The president on Tuesday postponed the cabinet meeting at Camp David based on possible bad weather conditions.An American journalist and the son of a Texas Republican politician has been charged with acting as a Chinese agent. Court records show Thomas Pauken II was allegedly paid at least $100,000 for selling intelligence to the Chinese Communist Party.Vice President JD Vance hosts a roundtable with state attorneys general on anti-fraud efforts. Kurt Couchman, senior fellow in Fiscal Policy at Americans for Prosperity, joins NTD to discuss.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump on Monday said negotiations with the Iranian regime are "proceeding nicely." He said there will only be either a great deal for all, or a return to "Battlefront and shooting, but bigger and stronger than ever before." Americans pay tribute to the roughly 1.3 million military service members who fought and died for the United States. Trump participates in a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Pope Leo XIV calls for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence in his first major teaching document. He warns that the rapidly advancing technology risks spreading misinformation, fueling conflict, and normalizing war.

President Donald Trump on Sunday wrote on Truth Social that he has told his representatives not to rush into a deal with Iran and that “time is on our side.” He added that a deal is not fully negotiated yet, but if he were to sign a deal with Iran, it will be good and proper.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added public health screening for Ebola at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The screening applies to passengers returning from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.At least 82 people were killed and some 120 others were injured in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China's coal-producing Shanxi province. Rescue efforts are underway, and the cause of the explosion, and potential safety lapses, are under investigation.