Carmine Gotti Agnello has been charged with assaulting his girlfriend shortly before he was to report to prison for COVID-19 fraud. The incident involved physical violence and damage to property. Agnello is facing multiple charges and is scheduled to serve a 15-month sentence for stealing $1.1 million in relief funds.
The House has passed a bill aimed at reducing fraud in the federal child care grant program, which has a total budget of $8.83 billion. This action follows reports of $325 million in improper payments associated with the program.
Elon Musk is seeking to alter a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data-privacy order that imposes strict regulations on X's data handling. The order, established after a coding error at Twitter, requires independent audits and allows the FTC to monitor compliance for 20 years.
Senate Republicans are critically evaluating Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General, with key committee members expressing uncertainty about their support. Concerns focus on Blanche's comments regarding January 6 and his ties to former President Trump, as well as a recently proposed fund that faced bipartisan backlash. His nomination's fate may hinge on the votes of centrist Republicans and the Judiciary Committee's dynamics.
The DHS inspector general's report on the Winn Correctional Center in Louisiana revealed several operational issues, including safety and sanitation concerns, and recommended nine actions for improvement. ICE has stated it is working to address these problems through enhanced staff training.
Monsignor Stephen Rossetti has been removed from his role as an exorcist for the Washington Archdiocese. He is known as an ordained priest and psychologist who investigated claims of demonic possession.
A Quinnipiac University poll revealed that 57 percent of Americans feel the democratic system in the U.S. is not functioning properly. Only 37 percent believe it is working, with 7 percent of respondents undecided.
Vote counting in California continues with incomplete results for the gubernatorial primary and Los Angeles mayoral race. President Trump has accused Democrats of election fraud, while Mayor Bass assures that every vote will be counted. The final results may take several weeks due to the state's voting procedures.
President Trump signed an executive order on June 4, 2026, allowing for the easier termination of 8,000 federal workers by reclassifying them as at-will employees. This move has drawn criticism from various groups who argue it may prioritize political loyalty over public service effectiveness.
Six Republican senators joined Democrats in voting for a proposal to prevent the construction of a new White House ballroom unless Congress provides authorization. The proposal, sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley, seeks to ensure that Congress retains control over such projects and restricts funding sources.
Six Democratic senators have requested information from two tobacco companies about their lobbying efforts with the Trump administration. This request comes after the FDA eased restrictions on flavored vaping products and granted marketing authorization to several items.
The Senate has voted against a proposal to ban President Trump's $1.8 billion fund related to government agency actions. This decision comes shortly after the House voted to restrict Trump's military powers concerning Iran.
The Senate Intelligence Authorization Act includes provisions to strengthen intelligence sharing between the U.S. and Israel, requiring future presidents to document any changes to this cooperation. Introduced by Senator Tom Cotton, the bill emphasizes the importance of this partnership for U.S. national interests and outlines requirements for reporting on defense integration.
Melissa Casias, a worker at Los Alamos National Laboratory, was found dead near a handgun, prompting her family to reject the suicide theory and suspect foul play. Casias had been missing since June 26, 2025, and her body was discovered on June 4, 2026, in an area previously searched by authorities. An official cause of death has not yet been determined.
John Bolton, a former advisor to Donald Trump, is anticipated to plead guilty in a case related to classified documents. Sources indicate that he has come to an agreement with prosecutors.
Steve Bannon, a former Trump adviser, expressed concerns that the Republican Party could lose its Senate majority in the midterm elections. He attributed this potential outcome to a decline in enthusiasm among GOP voters ahead of the November elections.
Poke has been approved as the first AI agent for Apple's Messages for Business platform. The startup allows users to engage with AI agents through simple text messaging.
Jimmy Kimmel made comments about Spencer Pratt, labeling him as a "Karen" following the recent election results. His remarks also touched on the voting behavior of Democratic voters in Los Angeles.
The IAEA has stated that its assessment of Iran's nuclear program remains largely unchanged since the beginning of the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, according to a report delivered to U.N. member states. The report was reviewed by Reuters before the IAEA's board meeting.
Maja Chwalinska has reached the final of the French Open after defeating Diana Shnaider. This accomplishment is notable as Chwalinska made her way to the final through the qualifying rounds.
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