John Bolton Pleads Guilty in Classified Case; DOJ Says Deal May Cap Time
United States Evening Breaking National Update — DOJ says John Bolton pleaded guilty; plea deal recommends up to 5 years and a $2.25M fine. Sentencing Oct. 28.
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May PCE prices up 0.4%: what it means for U.S. household budgets
May’s PCE prices rose 0.4% and 4.1% year over year; the Fed reports household debt at $21.1T—two signals for tight monthly budgets.
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FDA recall: Beekeeper’s Naturals saline nasal spray lot #5950 (Amazon)—what to do
FDA posted a voluntary recall for Beekeeper’s Naturals saline nasal spray from Amazon: lot #5950 (exp. 02/2028) due to yeast and possible Aspergillus.
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U.S. jobless claims: 226,000 (week ending June 13)—what to watch next
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch – Jobless claims for the week ending June 13 were 226,000. What insured unemployment shows, plus JOLTS June 30 and July 2.
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Parents told to stop using Nara infant formula after botulism outbreak
FDA and CDC say families should stop using recalled Nara powdered infant formula while investigators examine three infant botulism cases.
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U.S. jobless claims fell, but continuing claims rose to 1.81 million
New U.S. unemployment claims eased in mid-June, but ongoing benefit claims rose to 1.81 million, a mixed signal for job seekers and employers.
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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.