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The Hill

Cruz comments on gas prices and midterm elections

Senator Ted Cruz expressed his belief that rising gas prices due to the Iran conflict will not impact the midterm elections. He stated that national security decisions should remain separate from political considerations during his interview on CNBC.

PBS NewsHour

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to Testify in House Hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will testify in a House hearing on Tuesday. This comes as the Trump administration pauses plans for a $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating allies of the former president who allege unjust investigations.

Washington Examiner

Trump Signs Executive Order for Voluntary AI Collaboration with Government

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 2, 2026, allowing AI companies to voluntarily collaborate with the federal government for early access to new models. The order establishes a framework for assessing AI models' cybersecurity capabilities and emphasizes that participation is not mandatory.

The Hill

Divorce trial of Ken and Angela Paxton canceled by judge

The divorce trial between Ken Paxton, a Texas Republican Senate candidate, and his estranged wife Angela Paxton has been canceled by a judge. The cancellation occurred on Tuesday after recent developments in their relationship.

Guardian — US

Trump Appoints Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence

Bill Pulte has been appointed by Donald Trump as the acting director of national intelligence. Pulte, who lacks national intelligence experience, previously led the Federal Housing Finance Agency and made notable changes during his tenure there, raising concerns among some officials.

Scientific American

Trump issues AI executive order requiring government assessment of new models

Former President Trump has issued an executive order that requires AI companies to allow the U.S. government a period of up to 30 days to assess new frontier models before they are launched. This marks a significant change in the administration's approach to artificial intelligence technology.

The Hill

White House Correspondents' Association Plans Second Dinner for July 24

The White House Correspondents Association has scheduled a second dinner for July 24 after the previous event was canceled due to an assassination attempt against President Trump. The initial dinner took place in April, and the announcement was made by WHCA head Weijia Jiang.

New York Times — World

Canada's Trade Minister to Meet U.S. Trade Representative

Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's trade minister, will meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on June 6, 2026. The meeting is part of ongoing discussions between the two countries regarding trade relations.