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Netanyahu: Iranian Regime Headed for Collapse
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Iran's ruling regime is showing signs of collapse, pointing to growing internal divisions and mounting pressure on Tehran's leaders.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:40:24 EDTExxonMobil Ditches New Jersey for Texas
ExxonMobil shareholders have approved moving the energy giant's legal domicile to Texas, ending a corporate connection to New Jersey that dates back nearly 144 years and underscoring Texas' growing appeal as a destination for major corporations.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:01:17 EDTSpeaker Johnson: Kean Recovering From Health Issue, Will Return to Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday defended Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Washington, saying the New Jersey Republican is recovering from a health issue and plans to return to Congress once doctors clear him to do so.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:49:14 EDTNetanyahu: Trump Disputes Are 'Tactical Disagreements'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview with CNBC that he and President Donald Trump occasionally have "tactical disagreements" but remain aligned on major issues and maintain a close working relationship.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:17:00 EDTRussia Mega-Lender: Import More Indian Workers
Sberbank, Russia's largest lender, on Wednesday called for more workers from India to be allowed into the country to help overcome labor shortages in the construction sector and offered help to facilitate the immigration process.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:33:01 EDTFarmers' Frustration With Tariffs, Rising Costs Tests GOP
Midwestern farmers, a key Republican voting bloc that overwhelmingly backed President Donald Trump in 2024, are facing mounting economic pressures from tariffs, rising fertilizer costs and disruptions linked to the conflict with Iran...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:31:52 EDTMars Orbiter Maven Declared Lost by NASA
After six months of radio silence, NASA's Maven spacecraft at Mars was declared dead.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:15:17 EDT$90M in National Park Fees Fund America 250 D.C. Prep
The Trump administration will direct at least $90 million in national park revenue to projects in Washington, D.C., including a planned $1.6 million fireworks display for the nation's 250th anniversary celebration, according to National Park Service documents reviewed by The Washington Post.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:38:43 EDTFBI Kills Suspect After 12-Hour Hostage Standoff
A man who was holding hostages inside a California office building for about 12 hours was shot and killed by the FBI early Wednesday, police said.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:56:28 EDTBernie Sanders Bill Would Seize 50% of Top AI Firms' Stock
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said he will introduce legislation in the coming weeks to give the federal government a 50% ownership stake in the largest American artificial intelligence companies, financed not by a tax but by a one-time levy paid in the firms' own...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:26:09 EDTUS Tells Europe, Canada to Boost NATO Air, Naval Forces
The U.S. expects European NATO allies and Canada to swiftly increase the number of manned and unmanned aircraft and ships they contribute to the alliance's defense plans as Washington steps back in these areas, a top U.S. general said on Wednesday.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:18:44 EDTCook Report: Iowa Rating Shifts to 'Lean Republican' Amid War, Primary
Late Tuesday, the Cook Political Report moved its rating of Iowa's Senate race from "likely Republican" to "lean Republican," after Democrat state Rep. Josh Turek secured his party's nomination to face incumbent GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, in the race to replace retiring Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:28:24 EDTTrump Anticipates Meeting With Iran's Supreme Leader
President Donald Trump said he anticipates meeting Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and indicated progress is being made despite ongoing conflict and slow-moving peace negotiations.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:41:56 EDTTrump: Platner a 'Major Sleaze Bag,' Talarico Is 'Worse'
President Donald Trump criticized two leading Democrat Senate candidates in a podcast interview Wednesday, calling Maine candidate Graham Platner a "major sleaze bag" and saying Texas Democrat James Talarico was "worse."
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:08:04 EDTReport: Disruption of Mideast Energy Supplies Into Next Year Would Slam Global Economy
Prolonged disruption of energy supplies from the Middle East due to the Iran war would deal a severe blow to the global economy, sending some countries into recession and spreading inflation and higher unemployment...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:22:47 EDTGOP Lawmaker Files Resolution to End $3.8 Billion Aid to Israel
A pro-Israel House Republican introduced a resolution to replace the $3.8 billion in annual U.S. military aid to Israel with a partnership allowing Israel to purchase American weapons using its own funds, a proposal backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:31:59 EDTTrump Confirms Calling Netanyahu 'Crazy' Amid Iran Talks
President Donald Trump in an interview released Wednesday confirmed an earlier report that he criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "crazy" in a Monday phone call, saying he was "a little bit perturbed" that Israel's fighting of Hezbollah in Lebanon was...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:32:36 EDTTrump: Not Ruling Out DeSantis as Attorney General
President Donald Trump said he's not ruling out Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace former Attorney General Pam Bondi, calling the term-limited governor "very good" and referring to him as a friend.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:18:00 EDTSpaceX Aims for $75 Billion IPO at $135 per Share
SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion in its initial public offering by selling 555.6 million shares at a target price of $135 per share, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:17:21 EDTGallup Poll: Same-Sex Marriage Support Flattens
Acceptance of same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has flattened after more than two decades of steadily increasing support, with an ongoing decline among Republicans, according to a new Gallup poll. About 65% of U.S. adults believe same-sex marriage should be...
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