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Warsh faces inflation test at first Fed meeting

June 17, 2026 |

Kevin Warsh chairs his first Federal Reserve rate meeting as inflation rises and energy prices remain elevated after the U.S.-Iran conflict. Investors will watch the policy statement, news conference and dot plot for signs of the new chairman’s approach.

Trump delays Clayton intelligence nomination over voter ID bill

June 17, 2026 |

Politics and US

Trump said he is delaying Jay Clayton’s intelligence chief nomination and keeping Bill Pulte as acting director while pressing Congress to pass a voter ID bill. The move comes amid a fight over renewing Section 702 of FISA, a lapsed surveillance authority.

ICE moves detainees from Alligator Alcatraz over hurricane risks

June 16, 2026 |

Politics and US

ICE says detainees have been moved out of Florida’s Everglades detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” because of hurricane-season safety concerns. The transfers come amid reports of a possible shutdown and continuing allegations over conditions at the facility.

Key takeaways: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would enshrine reproductive rights has qualified for…

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Iran tankers leave blockade zone before U.S. talks

June 17, 2026 |

Financial, Politics and World

Iranian oil tankers have crossed a U.S. blockade line near the Strait of Hormuz ahead of planned U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland. The emerging memorandum has triggered disputes over sanctions relief, Lebanon and the future of Iran’s nuclear program.

Brazil court convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro over US lobbying

June 16, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and World

Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro of lobbying the United States to interfere in his father Jair Bolsonaro’s coup trial. He was sentenced in absentia to four years and two months in prison and called the ruling “baseless and senseless.”

Fragile Lebanon truce tested by deadly Israeli strikes

June 16, 2026 |

Politics and World

Deadly Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have tested a fragile ceasefire understanding between the United States and Iran. Displaced families are returning to devastated towns, but Israeli occupation, Hezbollah’s weapons and reconstruction remain unresolved.

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Ohio Secretary of State Confirms Proposed Amendment to Enshrine Reproductive Rights in Ohio Constitution Qualifies for November General Election Ballot