Pam Bondi fires January 6 prosecutors: DOJ shakeup
Key Points At least three federal prosecutors involved in January 6 Capitol riot cases were abruptly fired by the Department of Justice on Friday. The dismissals included two supervisory attorneys from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington and one…
Don Bacon retires, opens Nebraska US House Seat
Key Points Rep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican representing Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, will not seek reelection and plans to retire in 2026. Bacon’s formal announcement is expected next week, likely on Monday, coinciding with a major House…
USNS Harvey Milk renamed Oscar V. Peterson by Pete Hegseth
Key Points Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the USNS Harvey Milk will be renamed the USNS Oscar V. Peterson, honoring a World War II Medal of Honor recipient. Hegseth stated the move is to “take the politics out of ship naming,” criticizing the…
US Senate rejects bid to limit Trump Iran War powers
Key Points The US Senate, led by Republicans, voted 53-47 to reject a Democratic resolution requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before further military action against Iran. The vote followed recent US airstrikes on Iranian…
Trump predicts Gaza ceasefire within week
Key Points U.S. President Donald Trump stated a Gaza ceasefire could be achieved “within the next week.” Trump’s comments come amid escalating violence in Gaza, with at least 80 Palestinians killed in recent shooting incidents near aid distribution…
Saudi Arabia deploys Drones to monitor Coastlines, protect Marine
Key Points Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) has launched a drone-based program to monitor 2,480 km of the Kingdom’s coastal areas. The initiative is in cooperation with the Marine Operations for Environmental Services…
UK Auto production hits 76-Year low amid Trump Tariffs
Key Points UK car production in May 2025 fell 32.8% year-on-year to 49,810 units, the lowest May output since 1949, excluding the pandemic-affected 2020. The decline marks the fifth consecutive month of falling vehicle output in the UK. US President…
Iran denies New US Nuclear talks amid Trump claims
Key Points Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denies any plans for new nuclear negotiations with the US, contradicting Donald Trump’s claims. Trump had announced upcoming talks and expressed cautious optimism about a deal. Previous rounds of…
Eric Adams Launches independent reelection Bid for NYC Mayor
Key Points New York City Mayor Eric Adams officially launched his reelection campaign as an independent candidate on June 26, 2025, at City Hall, following the unexpected victory of progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary. Adams,…
Rubio and PM Shehbaz stress durable Israel-Iran peace
Key Points U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a phone call emphasizing the need for lasting peace between Israel and Iran. Both leaders agreed on the importance of diplomatic efforts to prevent further…
