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President Trump signed legislation allocating nearly $70 billion to immigration enforcement through the end of his term, including $38 billion to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and $26 billion to Customs and Border Protection.
U.S. inflation hit 4.2 percent in May, marking its highest level in three years, driven largely by rising gas prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. Trump responded to the inflation report by telling reporters he "loves the inflation."
The U.S. military launched fresh strikes against Iran on Wednesday evening at President Trump's direction, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of forthcoming attacks. Trump stated Iran was "taking too long to negotiate a deal" and "will have to pay the price."
The National Park Service reported that construction of Trump's planned 250-foot-high triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round, as officials aim to complete the project within three years.
President Trump announced plans to install Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief on June 19, while also keeping him as head of a federal housing agency. The appointment has heightened tensions with Congress over FISA surveillance law renewal.
The Trump administration is seeking to denaturalize 17 people this month, part of an unprecedented effort in modern U.S. history to strip Americans of their citizenship. This reflects broader denaturalization policies being pursued by the administration.
The Trump administration asked National Park Service visitors to report displays or exhibits containing "negative" history information, but approximately 35,000 respondents instead submitted critical feedback and calls for accurate historical representation.
Maine Democrats nominated Graham Platner, a scandal-plagued Marine combat veteran, as their Senate candidate in a race against five-term Republican Senator Susan Collins. Despite personal controversies, Platner's campaign emphasized his progressive platform.
Solar power continued to surpass coal for electricity generation in the U.S. despite Trump administration policies favoring coal, according to reports from energy think tank Ember and the Solar Energy Industries Association released on Wednesday.
Trump stated he may not renew the Canada-Mexico trade deal (USMCA), making the comments at a crucial moment in negotiations among the three countries over the renewal of their free-trade agreement.