Taxpayers get the victory as Trump’s anti-weaponization fund dies
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Israel kills 8 in southern Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate
Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli airstrike that hit a building and damaged a hospital in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo)
Minority bloc calls on Senate President Alan Cayetano to resign over ‘dereliction of duty’
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How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and allies
President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he arrives at the White House, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Trump calls me ‘crooked as hell’. That’s rich coming from him | Representative Ilhan Omar
Trump and Republicans are not interested in combatting fraud and corruption. They are interested in ransacking the public good for their own profit
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After the Trump DOJ Halted Police Reform, This City Stepped In. Then Officers Shot and Killed Katelyn Hall.
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Boatwright naturalization process stalled amid Senate turmoil
MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer sharpshooting import Bennie Boatwright’s naturalization process got stalled after Monday’s turmoil within the Philippine Senate.
· Richard Dy
Trump unleashes verbal tirade at Israeli prime minister
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Trump's Iran negotiations walk him into a $300 b. extortion scheme by the IRGC - opinion
The media reports that the United States is negotiating with three different branches of Iran: the clerics, the political leadership, and the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The truth is that the United States is primarily negotiating with the IRGC, and here's why.
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The leak was the message in Trump’s Netanyahu clash
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Lee says he hopes to regularize Korea-Africa summits
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
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Philippine Senate deadlock deepens after Estrada arrest, complicating Sara Duterte’s trial
The arrest has left rival blocs short of the numbers needed to act ahead of the vice-president’s impeachment trial
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Philippine Senate deadlock deepens after Estrada arrest, complicating Sara Duterte’s trial
The arrest has left rival blocs short of the numbers needed to act ahead of the vice-president’s impeachment trial
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Japan and Philippines Trump-proof efforts to check China's ambitions
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shake hands before a summit meeting in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. © Reuters
· Richard Heydarian
EU trade lawmakers back compromise on deal with Trump
BRUSSELS — The European Parliament’s trade committee approved by a wide majority a compromise struck with EU governments and the Commission on legislation to implement a trade deal with the United States.
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Marlins play the Nationals leading series 1-0
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Trump makes late-night endorsements in six states ahead of Tuesday primaries, including California
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Federal government paid $3.8m in personal protection for then CFMEU administrator
Senate committee also hears Murray Watt needed personal security after sending the union into administration
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Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday, as the Justice Department also said it would temporarily pause the program's implementation in compliance with a court order.
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Middle East crisis live: Conflict continues in Lebanon despite Trump hailing Israeli-Hezbollah de-escalation
Israeli military says it intercepted missiles from Lebanon this morning while Netanyahu says his forces will continue operating in the south of the country
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Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'
NEW YORK — In another of a series of moves restricting media access at the Pentagon, the Defense Department has declared that its press office is now a classified space inaccessible to journalists.
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Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz expected within week | The National
US President Donald Trump said he expected a deal with Iran to be completed within the coming week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to stop attacking each other in Lebanon.
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Iran war day 95: Trump pushes Lebanon truce after Tehran vows to end talks
United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to halt hostilities in a major de-escalation effort after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday.
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Senate deadlock at 11-11: What it means for majority and minority blocs
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Israeli opposition attacks Netanyahu after Trump announces Lebanon ceasefire
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon and the reported cancellation of an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs sparked criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from opposition figures and political rivals.
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How One Nation’s polling surge would reshape Australia’s parliament
One Nation is on track to become the biggest third party in Senate history at the next election, but would likely fall short of holding the balance of power as Labor and the Greens maintain control over the chamber.
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Ronald Lauder says Mossad and Shin Bet should track ‘disinformation’ against Israel
Ronald Lauder, the president of the World Jewish Congress, speaking at the Jerusalem Post conference in New York City on Monday, said that Mossad and Shin Bet should track “disinformation” against Israel adding, “It just makes sense to use them in this fight”.
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Trump intervenes to halt Lebanon attacks, Iraq cracks down on corruption and UAE approves weight-loss pill | The National
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump says Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to stop attacking each other after efforts by Washington to prevent a major Israeli escalation in Beirut.
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Ateneans, La Sallians, artists, women’s rights groups call on Senate majority to shape up
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What Trump's intervention in Lebanon reveals about Iran war
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Senate majority accused of holding legislation hostage after walkout over Estrada arrest
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said the majority bloc's boycott of the Senate session on Monday sought to hold legislation hostage over the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada.
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Beirut flights remain disrupted despite Trump ceasefire announcement | The National
Several flights to and from Beirut continue to be affected despite US President Donald Trump's assurances that Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to stop attacking each other after weeks of intense fighting.
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S. Korea, US begin nuclear talks on Seoul’s submarine, fuel-cycle bids
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Trump administration proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over unfair trade practices
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods under Section 301, determining that the South American nation had engaged in practices that "are unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce."
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Republican senators want more answers on $1.8B settlement fund
Rioters storm the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
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Rubio to testify before Congress for the first time on Iran war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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Democrats choose US House nominee for New Jersey battleground district
In this Jan. 15, 2019, file photo, New Jersey Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr., R-Westfield, addresses reporters in Trenton, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
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Iowa Democrats choose between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls in Senate primary
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to supporters before a canvassing event, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Waukee, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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New Mexico picks nominees for governor as revenue soars from oil boom
Candidates for governor of New Mexico participate in a public forum in Rio Rancho, N.M., on April 28, 2026, ahead of a June 2 primary election: From left to right, they are Democratic Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, Republican businessman Doug Turner; Republican cannabis entrepreneur and health care…
· Savannah Peters
EEUU llama a la unidad para enfrentar a cárteles en México y objeta politización de la seguridad
La presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum se dirige a sus seguidores en el Monumento a la Revolución en Ciudad de México, el domingo 31 de mayo de 2026, con motivo de su segundo aniversario en el poder. (AP Foto/Marco Ugarte)
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Asia can’t wait for the US to lift its naval blockade on Iran
Readers discuss how to make the blockade costly for Washington, the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, and the success of a grass-roots film
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Asia can’t wait for the US to lift its naval blockade on Iran
Readers discuss how to make the blockade costly for Washington, the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, and the success of a grass-roots film
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Time to say no to Trump: Israeli officials condemn Netanyahu's decision to cancel Lebanon strike
Multiple Israeli officials took to social media to criticize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to cancel a strike on Beirut at the urging of US President Donald Trump on Monday.
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US lawmaker says prolonged conflict harms troops and families
US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer renewed his criticism of US President Donald Trump over the conflict with Iran, arguing that delays in reaching a resolution are harming American troops and families.
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Iran war latest: Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to halt attacks | The National
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Hay menos personas sin hogar en California y a lo largo de EEUU, dice nuevo informe federal
El número de personas que no tienen un lugar al cual llamar “hogar” disminuyó en California y en todo Estados Unidos el año pasado, según un informe federal largamente esperado.
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Alcántara se luce en 7 entradas y Miami corta su mala racha al vencer 7-3 a Nacionales
Sandy Alcántara, lanzador de los Marlins de Miami, trabaja durante la primera entrada en el juego de béisbol de Grandes Ligas contra los Nacionales de Washington, el lunes 1 de junio de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Jess Rapfogel)
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Alcantara rebounds on mound and Marlins snap 5-game skid with 7-3 win over Nationals
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara throws to the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
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Lebanon says Hezbollah accepted US proposal to stop attacks
BEIRUT (AFP) -- Lebanon said Monday Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal to stop attacking Israel in exchange for Israel halting attacks on south Beirut, after US President Donald Trump reported having a "very good call" with the Iran-backed group.
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