U.S. inflation hits 4.2% in May as gas and shelter push costs higher
U.S. inflation accelerated in May, with the CPI up 4.2% year over year as gasoline and shelter kept pressure on commuting and household budgets.
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FISA Section 702 nears June 12 lapse amid Trump-Pulte standoff
Section 702 faces a June 12 lapse unless Congress acts, as Trump backs Bill Pulte and the House weighs a short-term fix to keep the program running.
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U.S. inflation hits 4.2% in May as gas costs keep budgets under pressure
May inflation rose 4.2% from a year earlier as gasoline stayed expensive, consumers kept spending, and households had little savings cushion.
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U.S. soft-cheese recall after Listeria outbreak warns pregnant, older adults
Recalled soft cheese tied to a multistate Listeria outbreak has sickened 8 people, hospitalized 7 and killed 1 in Maryland as officials investigate.
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United States: Target recalls Up & Up baby wipes after FDA finds bacteria
Target recalled two Up & Up baby wipe lines nationwide after FDA testing found bacteria in samples, with infants and immunocompromised users most at risk.
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U.S. widens Iran sanctions campaign with crypto exchanges and LPG tankers
Treasury’s June 2 and June 5 sanctions hit Iran crypto exchanges and an LPG-smuggling network, raising compliance risk for U.S. banks and trade firms.
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House passes Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions bill, sending it to the Senate
The House passed a Ukraine aid and sanctions bill on June 4, and the Senate now decides whether to move, amend, or slow the measure.
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United States: Supreme Court upholds FCC fine process in AT&T privacy case
The Supreme Court said the FCC can keep issuing forfeiture orders without a jury in telecom privacy cases, preserving a key consumer-enforcement tool.
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Weekend storms bring flash-flood risk from the Plains to the East
United States Evening Safety and Weather Update – A slow-moving storm system is keeping flash-flood watches active in parts of the Plains and Midwest tonight.
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Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill, sending it to House
The Senate passed the Secure America Act 52-47 on June 5. The bill would fund ICE and CBP through 2029, but it still needs House action.
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United States: FDA warns on 7 million Omnipod pods in voluntary correction
FDA says specific Omnipod lots may underdeliver insulin. Users should check lot numbers, stop using affected pods, and request free replacements.
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U.S. jobs market stayed solid in May, keeping borrowing costs in focus
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May and unemployment held at 4.3%, signaling a steady labor market and little immediate relief on borrowing costs.
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U.S. proposes tariffs on goods from 60 economies after forced-labor review
USTR proposed new tariffs after a forced-labor review of 60 economies, starting a July comment period that could affect prices if finalized.
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Supreme Court lets Alabama use GOP-leaning map for 2026 elections
The Supreme Court’s stay keeps Alabama’s 2023 congressional map in place for now and leaves Aug. 11 special primaries on track in four districts.
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U.S. job openings rose in April, but hiring slowed as employers stayed cautious
April job openings rose even as hiring slowed, while the Fed said employment was mostly flat and consumer spending and prices stayed under pressure.
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United States under G3 geomagnetic storm watch for June 4-5 UTC
NOAA says a G3 geomagnetic storm watch could bring auroras farther south and brief disruptions to GPS, radio, satellites and power systems.
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D.C. Circuit narrows transgender-troop ruling, protecting current troops
A federal appeals court said the Pentagon’s transgender-service policy likely violates equal protection, but kept protection for current troops named in the case.
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CDC expands Ebola screening to four U.S. airports as travel rules tighten
CDC has tightened Ebola screening for some travelers from outbreak countries, routing them through four U.S. airports for extra checks.
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White House trims metal tariffs for farm gear, HVAC and some machinery
A June 1 White House proclamation lowers tariffs on some farm gear and HVAC products, while raising duties on other metal items and machinery.
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U.S. issues AI chip guidance to close export loophole for D:5, Macau buyers
BIS clarified chip export licensing for D:5- or Macau-tied buyers, and Senate Democrats are pressing for oversight and testimony on enforcement.
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Supreme Court sends immigration-judge speech fight back to lower courts
The Supreme Court revived the immigration-judge speech case on May 26, 2026, sending it back without ruling on the First Amendment claim.
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U.S. judge leaves Trump’s mail-voting order in place for now
A federal judge declined to block Trump’s March 31 election order, saying the challenge is premature while agency action remains pending.
