Jun 09 Vance demands DOJ probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud' By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations they failed to stop widespread social services fraud. Continue reading
Jun 09 Trump booed by NBA Finals crowd prior to Game 3 By Stephen Whyno, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The president was unfazed. “It was, I think, mostly cheers,” he told reporters after the game before boarding Air Force One to return to Washington. “It was loud, and it was very enthusiastic.”… Continue reading
Jun 09 Listen Again: Michael Harriot on this moment for Black history By Geoff Bennett We’re revisiting our episode with award-winning journalist and writer Michael Harriot, who spoke with Geoff Bennett about his best-selling book, “Black AF History,” and what we can learn from Black history today. Continue reading
Jun 09 Only half of U.S. adults trust the CDC's public health recommendations, poll finds By Hannah Grabenstein The only group for whom trust in the CDC has increased over the past year are Republican voters — 67% this year, slightly up from 63% when the poll was conducted in April 2025… Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 5:27 News Wrap: 3 more screwworm cases found in Texas and New Mexico In our news wrap Monday, authorities reported three more cases of New World screwworm in the U.S., a federal judge struck down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, a stabbing at New York City’s Penn Station left six people injured, a… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 9:18 Millions lose SNAP benefits as One Big Beautiful Bill's stricter requirements kick in By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant SNAP enrollment has fallen sharply nationwide since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last summer. More than 3.5 million people have lost access to the food assistance, as states implement new eligibility requirements and stricter application processes. Continue watching
Jun 08 Wall Street holds steadier as AI stocks recover some of last week's sell-off By Stan Choe, Associated Press Some of the best performers were companies that sell computer chips, memory and other products fueling the AI boom. Continue reading
Jun 08 OpenAI files preliminary SEC paperwork for IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut By Associated Press This move follows Anthropic's June announcement of its own IPO plans. Continue reading
Jun 08 NYC imposes stringent security as Trump becomes 1st sitting U.S. president to attend NBA Finals game By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press Donald Trump is set to be the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game, bringing strict security measures that will require New York Knicks fans to navigate an extensive safety perimeter around Madison Square Garden and an… Continue reading
Jun 08 Apple unveils new AI features with privacy focus at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press While the iconic iPhone maker has been playing catch-up with rivals when it comes to AI, it sought to distinguish itself from its peers by stressing a privacy-centered approach and integrating AI across its devices and apps. Continue reading