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Trump's Religious Liberty Commission Presents 12-Point Plan to Enhance Protections

President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission has submitted a 12-point plan to the White House aimed at enhancing federal protections for religious liberty. The report includes recommendations for new enforcement measures by the Justice Department and reforms in various sectors, following a yearlong review of alleged religious discrimination. A public comment period will follow the report's submission.

Axios

Cori Bush Uncertain on Supporting Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker in 2027

Cori Bush, a former Missouri representative, has declined to commit to voting for Hakeem Jeffries as speaker if she wins back her seat. Her comments highlight a division among progressive Democrats regarding support for Jeffries. While some progressives express dissatisfaction with his leadership, others indicate they will support him in the speaker vote.

Fox News — Latest

David Vander Meer dies in custody following murder charges

David Vander Meer, a former youth pastor and yoga instructor, died in custody on June 26, 2026, while awaiting a court hearing for charges of murdering his wife. His death is under investigation, and he had been arrested by U.S. Marshals just days prior. Vander Meer was accused of killing his wife during a hike in Zion National Park in 2006, a case that was reopened nearly 20 years later.

The Hill

DACA Recipients File Lawsuit Over Renewal Delays

DACA recipients have initiated legal action against the federal government, citing delays in the renewal of their status attributed to the Trump administration. The DACA program, which provides work permits and legal residency pathways for individuals brought to the U.S. as children, was created under President Obama.

The Hill

House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Leon Black

James Comer, Chair of the House Oversight Committee, issued two subpoenas to Leon Black during a voluntary interview. Black reportedly did not answer questions related to nondisclosure agreements in the context of the committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

The Hill

CDC raises Ebola response level amid ongoing outbreak

The CDC has raised its Ebola response to the highest level due to the ongoing outbreak in Congo and Uganda. This change aims to address the urgency and complexity of the situation by allowing for additional resource allocation.

Fox News — Latest

Charlamagne tha God critiques Obama's comments about Trump

Charlamagne tha God has called out former President Barack Obama for his comments on President Donald Trump, suggesting that Trump behaves differently in person. Charlamagne noted the friendly interactions between Obama and Trump at Carter's funeral and questioned the authenticity of their public criticisms of each other.

New York Times — Business

Uber Expands Criminal Offenses for Driver Disqualification

Uber is updating its policies to include a broader range of criminal offenses that will permanently disqualify individuals from driving for the company in the United States. This initiative is part of Uber's efforts to improve safety for its users.

Washington Examiner

Trump Criticizes Democrats for Not Countering Socialist Candidates

President Donald Trump criticized Democratic leaders for their perceived reluctance to confront socialist candidates within the party. He expressed concerns that this hesitance could lead to a shift towards socialism in the Democratic Party, especially following recent primary victories of candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Guardian — US

Trump attributes drone strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz to Iran

US President Donald Trump has blamed Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a violation of a ceasefire agreement. The strike damaged the ship's upper deck, but it was able to proceed, and the US military shot down three other drones aimed at the vessel.

PBS NewsHour

Louisiana Republicans Hold U.S. Senate Primary Runoff

Louisiana Republicans are set to nominate a candidate for the U.S. Senate during a primary runoff on Saturday. This follows a recent decision that prevented incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy from pursuing a third term.