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A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire

By SAMY MAGDY and MICHELLE L. PRICE
Jun 06, 2026 7:34 am - Bahrain's government said Saturday that Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward it and Kuwait. The foreign ministry said they had been intercepted and called on Iran to immediately cease attacks on its Gulf neighbors.
Trump officials planned to mark 2.7 million living people as dead, whistleblower claims

By Meryl Kornfield
Jun 05, 2026 8:57 pm - The Trump administration had plans to classify 2.7 million living people — including some U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents — as dead as part of its immigration enforcement efforts, according to a former senior Social Security executive.
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

By MICHAEL CASEY
Jun 05, 2026 8:27 pm - A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the U.S.
Lebanese leaders lash out at Iran and say their country should not be used as a ‘bargaining chip’

By FADI TAWIL and HUSSEIN MALLA
Jun 05, 2026 6:27 pm - Lebanon’s president and prime minister criticized Iran on Friday for opposing the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel, saying their country should not be used by Tehran as a “bargaining chip” in its talks with Washington.
Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s offer to meet, saying he sees ‘no point’ in it

Jun 05, 2026 6:20 pm - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting on the 4-year-old conflict, saying he sees “no point” in it.
Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and SEUNG MIN KIM
Jun 05, 2026 6:16 pm - President Donald Trump said Friday that he wants his new acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term.
Illinois treasurer’s gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff’s own money

By JERRY NOWICKI
Jun 05, 2026 5:49 pm - Vatican City’s been a popular spot for Illinois dignitaries since Chicago native Robert Prevost ascended to the papacy last year.Leaders from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to lawmakers to Gov. JB Pritzker have come bearing gifts for Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV — a Chicago-brewed “Da Pope” beer, city-sourced giardiniera, an Illini No. 14 jersey, Chicago White Sox gear and more.
US employers added 172,000 jobs in May, an unexpectedly strong showing

By Lauren Kaori Gurley
Jun 05, 2026 4:52 pm - The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, a surprisingly strong gain for the economy, even as employers grapple with elevated prices.
Americans’ spending props up the economy as rising prices sap savings

By Rachel Lerman
Jun 05, 2026 4:41 pm - Americans are still spending money so strongly it’s steering the economy through inflation, but rising prices are starting to take a toll on savings accounts and summer vacation plans.
Stocks slump as Big Tech sinks and a strong May jobs report boosts odds for higher interest rates

By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA
Jun 05, 2026 4:15 pm - The U.S. stock market had its worst day since October on Friday as a sell-off in big technology companies weighed down the broader market and a strong jobs report boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve will be forced to hike interest rates at some point this year.

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