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US judge halts deportation of family of suspect in pro-Israel rally attack

Federal court says removing the wife and children of Mohamed Soliman without due process could cause 'irreparable harm'.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Biden's HHS Secretary condemns Trump admin: 'This is how public health collapses'

Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra blasted the Trump administration's handling of public health since taking office, warning that its actions are a precursor of "how public health collapses." Writing on the social media platform X, Becerra, who's running for California governor, said, "I’ve held back. Gave this administration a chance to...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Live: Tasmanian premier's future set to be decided

A no-confidence motion in Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff is threatening his political future as leader of the minority Liberal government. Follow live.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

DHS orders officers to focus on overstayed visas

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered the staff of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to focus on overstayed visas, according to a Wednesday press release from USCIS. Over the weekend, an attack occurred on demonstrators in Boulder, Colo., pressing for...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Elephant barges into convenience store, grabs a trunkful of snacks

An elephant in Khao Yai, Thailand, was in the mood for a bite to eat and decided to make a pit stop at local convenience store. The elephant was seen on security cameras entering the store and helping itself to a variety of snacks before animal control officers peacefully shooed it away.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

WATCH: Schumer says GOP wants to ‘strangle health care’ with Trump tax bill

Republican leaders in Congress, determined to muscle President Donald Trump’s sweeping package forward, had little to say after the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released its analysis Wednesday. But Democrats piled on with relentless opposition.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Vought: Estimates that tariffs will reduce deficit 'major part' of argument for 'big, beautiful bill'

President Trump's budget chief Russell Vought argued that the prediction the tariffs will take a major bite out of U.S. deficit levels is a key part of the administration's argument for the GOP's "big, beautiful bill." The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) found Wednesday that Trump's tariffs willreduce the deficit by $2.5 trillion over the next...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws

Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

What Merz wants from Trump showdown meeting

Trade, Ukraine and defence issues are likely to dominate the Oval Office meeting between Trump and Merz.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Liberal Party weighing up legal challenge in Sydney seat after 26-vote loss

Still not conceding defeat, the Liberal Party is weighing up whether to challenge Gisele Kapterian's narrow loss in Bradfield in court.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Major aged care provider to cut more jobs ahead of government reforms

Blue Care says the impact of aged care reform means some roles are no longer viable or required as it makes job cuts aimed at "operational sustainability".

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

White House makes misleading claims about Democratic opposition to tax bill

In a release, the White House said that Democrats opposed key measures party members actually championed.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UK to unveil pension reform aimed at boosting retirement savings

Parliamentary bill presented on Thursday set to include a β€˜reserve’ power that could force schemes to invest more in Britain

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Tory shadow chancellor to say sorry for Liz Truss mini-Budget

Mel Stride will say in speech that 2022 fiscal event β€˜damaged credibility’ of main opposition party

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Musk-White House tension spills out

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk attacks underscores pent-up tensions with White House Elon Musk’s harsh criticism of the White House’s signature policy bill is laying bare the tensions between the world’s richest man and the administration where he worked over the last four months. UPI Privately, Musk rubbed a number of...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump must facilitate legal challenges of deported Venezuelans: Judge

Ruling says those deported under 1798 law have right to challenge their removal and that Trump administration must help.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What’s ahead for U.S. economy as global market reacts to Trump’s tariffs

The Congressional Budget Office released an analysis of the impact of President Trump’s tariffs. It projects current policies would reduce the deficit by $2.8 trillion over the next decade, but raise inflation and shrink the size of the economy. It comes as Trump issued new tariffs on steel and aluminum overnight, doubling them from 25 to 50 percent. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Babak Hafezi.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

US vetoes UN resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza over exclusion of hostage release

The United States vetoed the United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an "immediate and permanent" ceasefire in the Gaza Strip over the measure not having the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group Hamas as a condition for the truce. The resolution, which was backed by 14 of the 15 member states, also...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Cologne defuses WW2 bombs after 20,000 evacuated

The German city cordoned off a huge area, calling it the largest evacuation since the end of World War Two.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Egypt vows to protect historic monastery amid land dispute

Egypt's foreign minister told Greece that Egypt will preserve the spiritual and religious value of the historic Saint Catherine's Monastery, which is part of the Greek Orthodox church.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Pope Leo XIV and Putin Discuss Peace in Ukraine: A Call for Diplomacy Rooted in Shared Christian Values

Pope Leo XIV and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first phone conversation, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and a Russian gesture to promote peace in Ukraine amid efforts to address humanitarian needs and uphold Christian values. Related: Second Round of Russia-Ukraine Talks Ends with Agreements on POWs At a critical moment for global peace, […]

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

News Wrap: Trump says Putin vows to respond to Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian airfields

In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump said Putin told him Russia would respond to Ukraine's drone attack on airfields, an aid group in Gaza temporarily paused food deliveries today at its three distribution sites, a stampede outside of a cricket stadium in India killed at least 11 people and injured more than 30 others.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Djokovic to face Sinner in blockbuster French Open clash

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic keeps up his quest for a record-breaking 25th major singles title, advancing to the French Open semifinals where he will face top seed Jannik Sinner.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump administration returns Guatemalan man wrongly deported to Mexico

The Trump administration has returned a Guatemalan man wrongly deported to Mexico, the first instance of compliance with a judge’s order to facilitate the return of a migrant challenging their removal. The man, known in court documents at O.C.G., made contact with his attorneys after landing in the U.S., Trina Realmuto, executive director of the National...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

White House revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions

The Trump administration rescinded federal guidance that required emergency rooms to provide an abortion if the procedure would save a patient’s life. The Biden-era guidance argued the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act required hospitals to provide treatment during a medical emergency, even in states with near-total abortion bans. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Sarah Varney.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Housing demand drives forestry companies' shift from blue gum to pine

As Australia looks to meet housing construction targets, companies in SA and Victoria's Green Triangle are investing more heavily in softwood timber.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump’s β€˜big beautiful bill’ will swell US debt by $2.4tn, warns fiscal watchdog

Administration insists legislation will slash the deficit

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Musk whips opposition to Trump tax plan: 'KILL the BILL'

Musk's reaction likely comes in part because Trump's bill cuts an EV tax credit that helps Tesla, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Georgia teen says ICE detention was ‘life-altering’ and ‘like a prison’

The Trump administration is continuing its crackdown on immigration through enforcement raids, arrests and deportations. That has included some teenagers being taken into custody by immigration officials. Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez spoke with Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a Georgia teenager fighting deportation after ICE officials detained her following a mistaken traffic stop.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

FBI charges man with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of fertility clinic in California

The FBI says Daniel Park has been stockpiling a chemical that can be used to create makeshift explosive devices, with a purchase history going back as far as October 2022, and as recently as a few days prior to the explosion.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French Open: Djokovic downs Zverev to set up semifinal against Sinner

Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev to set up a French Open semifinal showdown with Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

House Republicans warn Senate not to touch SALT deal

Moderate House Republicans from high-tax blue states are warning senators that they will not give the β€œbig, beautiful bill” a final stamp of approval if the Senate changes their proposal for the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap. The shot across the Capitol came shortly after Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Miles Taylor fights Trump’s order targeting him, calling it ‘an attack on free speech’

In 2018, an anonymous Trump administration official delivered a stark warning about the threat he said the president posed with his erratic behavior. The author was later revealed to be Miles Taylor. When Trump returned to office, he claimed Taylor’s actions could be treasonous and ordered DHS and other agencies to launch an investigation. Taylor joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his legal response.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Local arts groups face budget gaps as NEA pulls grants

On May 3, the National Endowment for the Arts sent emails to hundreds of arts organizations around the country terminating their grants. The abrupt loss of federal support has organizations scrambling to make up for budget shortfalls. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Senate panel targets Biden-era green programs

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Environment committee releases GOP policy bill text The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee released text for its portion of the Trump agenda policy bill that Republicans are trying to get across the finish line, becoming the first Senate panel to do so....

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill