Congress clears immigration funding, shifting budget fight
A new law funds DHS immigration enforcement through FY2029, but the FY2027 DHS bill and other spending fights still affect federal services.
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Nationwide Nara Organics infant formula recall after botulism cases
FDA and CDC linked three infant botulism cases to Nara Organics formula and say parents should stop using recalled cans and check lot codes now.
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U.S. jobless claims fall to 226,000 as layoffs stay low and hiring holds up
Weekly claims fell to 226,000, pointing to low layoffs, while May payrolls rose 172,000 and unemployment held at 4.3% in the national labor market.
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Congress locks in nearly $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol through 2029
The Secure America Act is now law, sending nearly $70 billion to ICE, Border Patrol and DHS-related costs nationwide through fiscal year 2029.
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United States: Nara Organics formula recall follows 3 infant botulism cases
FDA and CDC say three infants in California, Pennsylvania and Washington were hospitalized as Nara Organics recalled all lots of infant formula.
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U.S. jobless claims dip to 226,000 as hiring stays cautious
Weekly claims fell to 226,000, signaling layoffs remain low as May payroll gains and April openings point to a cautious hiring pace.
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Treasury expands bank fraud-sharing rules, with immigration checks in the mix
FinCEN’s June 12 guidance lets banks share more suspected-fraud data under Section 314(b), while immigration-related compliance pressure looms.
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United States severe weather keeps summer air travel shaky as airlines extend waivers
Airlines are still keeping weather waivers in place for Midwest and Northeast hubs as severe storms raise the risk of delays, cancellations and reroutes.
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U.S. inflation hit 4.2% in May as gas surged, even as pump prices eased
May inflation rose 4.2% over the past year as gas and energy pushed prices higher, even though national pump prices have eased a bit.
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June 11 Midwest storms kept rattling U.S. travel on June 16
A June 11 tornado outbreak grounded flights, cut power to hundreds of thousands, and kept Chicago travelers dealing with ripple effects through June 16.
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United States gas prices ease, but May inflation stayed hot
U.S. gas prices eased again this week, but May CPI and PPI still showed energy-driven price pressure for households and businesses across the economy.
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White House trims tariffs on farm, HVAC and some industrial equipment
The White House cut tariffs on some farm and HVAC equipment and parts of industrial machinery, effective June 8, through Dec. 31, 2027.
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United States flood threat rises as NOAA tracks Texas tropical development
NOAA says a moderate flood risk covers the Texas Gulf Coast, Louisiana and Mississippi, with 2 to 5 inches possible and tropical development under watch.
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Trump signs nearly $70B immigration bill, locking ICE, CBP funding through fiscal 2029
Trump signed a nearly $70 billion immigration enforcement bill on June 10, funding ICE, CBP and DHS operations across the country through fiscal 2029.
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Nationwide Nara Organics infant formula recall after infant botulism cases
Nationwide recall: parents should stop using Nara Organics infant formula, check lot codes, and watch babies for serious botulism symptoms.
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USDA rushes screwworm controls as U.S. animal cases reach six
USDA and CDC are responding to six confirmed New World screwworm cases in U.S. animals, with detections in Texas and New Mexico and sterile fly releases underway.
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United States evening weather update: Heat peaks as storms move east
Dangerous heat leads tonight across the South and East while severe storms threaten the Appalachians and Northeast, and tornado cleanup continues in Illinois and Indiana.
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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.