Senate Republicans have withdrawn a $1 billion funding proposal for President Trump's White House ballroom project, leaving future security funding uncertain. The decision follows a ruling by the Senate parliamentarian that complicated the proposal's advancement. Critics have raised concerns about the funding being a taxpayer subsidy for a project initially promised to be privately financed.
Kuwait's defence ministry has condemned an attack on its international airport, attributing the act to Iran. The ministry characterized the incident as aggression on June 3, 2026.
Ukraine carried out air strikes targeting an oil facility and a naval air base near St Petersburg on June 3, 2026. The attacks took place late Tuesday.
Sunny Hostin announced her support for Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, despite previously expressing concerns about his character. She emphasized the importance of political control for Democrats and referenced polling that shows Platner's support among voters in Maine.
Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor but managed to secure over 18,000 votes from voters in California. This occurred despite his withdrawal from the race.
The Senate confirmed Katie Lane as a federal judge in Montana despite her 'not qualified' rating from the American Bar Association, which cited her insufficient legal experience. The confirmation vote was split along party lines, with Republicans supporting Lane and Democrats expressing concerns about her qualifications.
Republican Reps. Ken Calvert and Young Kim are advancing to a runoff election for California’s 40th congressional district after the primary election results showed Calvert leading with 36.2% of the vote. Both candidates have heavily campaigned against each other, with significant fundraising and attack ads highlighting their respective criticisms.
President Trump signed an executive order on June 3, 2026, converting nearly 10,000 federal employees to the Schedule Policy/Career category, making them at-will employees. This move removes civil service protections and allows for easier termination of employees in policy-related roles. The policy is facing legal challenges from federal employee unions.
In a congressional hearing, Rep. Ted Lieu and Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed President Trump's public appearances, focusing on instances where he seemed to fall asleep. Lieu showed Rubio videos related to the topic during their exchange.
An Arizona Democrat running for Congress has stated her support for decriminalizing prostitution to aid transgender people. This position is part of a campaign against incumbent Rep. Juan Ciscomani in a competitive electoral race.
A fire at a hotel in New Delhi has led to the deaths of at least 21 people, among whom are 18 foreign nationals. The incident was reported on June 3, 2026.
Japan's national football team arrived in Monterrey, Mexico, where they were welcomed by fans wearing cowboy hats. This event took place ahead of the World Cup.
Senator Bill Cassidy called on President Trump to address the issue of medical debt during a Senate speech. He noted that a significant portion of personal bankruptcies is linked to medical expenses and pointed to rising costs following the expiration of ObamaCare subsidies.
Walmart has recalled 165,000 children's dressers due to safety concerns. The recall is aimed at preventing potential injuries or fatalities associated with the product.
Congo's soccer federation is currently in talks with the Spanish soccer federation and international bodies following the cancellation of a World Cup warmup match against Chile. The decision was prompted by fears related to Ebola.
Rupert Everett has revealed the toll that Hollywood's body-image pressures have taken on his health, stating that years of weightlifting have left him with serious consequences. He also disclosed that he wore custom-made bodysuits to appear more muscular on set, which he kept secret from directors.
Amazon has overtaken Walmart to become the top company on the Fortune 500 list, reporting over $700 billion in revenue for the previous year. The list also highlights Alphabet as the most profitable company and notes a record number of women leading Fortune 500 companies.
Attorneys for George Floyd's family are demanding an apology from the Minnesota GOP after the party held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of Floyd's murder. The moment occurred at a state party convention in Duluth, Minnesota.
In the Stanley Cup Final on June 3, 2026, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4, with Tomas Hertl scoring the game-winning goal. Hertl had previously been on a 29-game goal drought before receiving support from former teammate Joe Pavelski, which helped him regain his scoring ability.
Jewish professors at Columbia University have filed an antisemitism claim with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They allege that the university has taken sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict and punished them for their support of protests for Palestinians in Gaza.
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