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House of Representatives passes bill to enhance cooperation on critical minerals

The House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill to enhance cooperation with allies in the production of critical minerals and reduce dependence on China. The legislation establishes a Bureau of Energy Security and Diplomacy and aims to create a special adviser position for the president to oversee critical mineral supply chain strategies.

Washington Examiner

Pentagon updates list of companies aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has published its annual list of Chinese companies it believes support the military and operate in the U.S., including Alibaba and Baidu. The list, which now includes 188 companies, is mandated by law and allows for contesting of the designations. It signals risks for contracting with these firms.

The Hill

Susie Wiles Denies Reports of Departure from White House

Susie Wiles, President Trump's chief of staff, has refuted claims made by the Daily Mail regarding her impending departure from the White House after the midterms. She characterized the report as fictional and reaffirmed her dedication to her position.

Washington Examiner

Texas grid operators project confidence amid rising energy demand

Texas power grid operators are anticipating a peak energy demand of 92.2 gigawatts this summer, influenced by high temperatures and the expansion of AI data centers. ERCOT officials are confident in their ability to manage this demand and avoid past failures, supported by new legislation aimed at improving grid reliability.

Washington Examiner

Mike Johnson Critiques California Mayoral Race Vote Counting Process

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the slow vote-counting process in California's mayoral race, stating it raises concerns about transparency. As the results remain uncertain nearly a week after the primary, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has advanced, while Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt compete for the second spot. Recent counts show Raman leading Pratt by a narrow margin.

Ars Technica

macOS 27 Requires Apple Silicon, Ending Support for Intel Macs

Apple's upcoming macOS 27 Golden Gate will require Apple Silicon, marking the end of support for Intel Macs. Intel devices will receive limited updates for a few more years, while Apple Silicon Macs will maintain compatibility with Intel applications through Rosetta 2, though future support will be restricted.

Fox News — Politics

Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's H-1B Visa Payment Requirement

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's $100,000 payment requirement for H-1B visas is unlawful, stating that only Congress has the authority to impose such a tax. The decision follows a challenge from 20 states and highlights concerns over the administration's legal authority in immigration matters. An appeal is anticipated.

Fox News — Latest

Federal Judge Rules Against Trump's H-1B Visa Payment Requirement

U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin has ruled that the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa payment requirement is unlawful, stating that only Congress has the authority to impose such a tax. The ruling follows a challenge from a coalition of states and is expected to be appealed by the administration.

The Hill

DDHQ Projects Raman Over Pratt in Los Angeles Mayoral Race

In the June 2 primary election, Los Angeles registered Democrats voted close to the deadline while deciding on their gubernatorial candidates. Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) reported that this last-minute voting affected the results of the mayoral race, projecting Raman ahead of Pratt.

New York Post

Tom Homan discusses increased ICE presence in New York City

Tom Homan, former acting director of ICE, mentioned plans to increase the number of ICE agents in New York City. He noted that if collaboration with local jail officials does not occur, federal authorities will pursue other strategies to track targets.

Fox News — Politics

Minnesota House Oversight Committee Report Criticizes AG Keith Ellison Over Fraud Response

A report by the House Oversight Committee criticizes Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison for his handling of the Feeding Our Future fraud scandal, alleging he was aware of fraud concerns earlier than he admitted. The report claims significant financial losses and calls into question Ellison's actions, which he and his office have disputed as politically motivated.