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US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwinds

By MATT OTT
Jun 11, 2026 7:53 am - U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street

Associated Press
Jun 11, 2026 7:23 am - Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX will make its debut on Wall Street Friday and both institutional and retail investors are expected to gobble up the 555.6 million shares going up for sale at $135 apiece. Musk, already the world's richest man, could become its first trillionaire.
Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end the war

By JON GAMBRELL, MICHELLE L. PRICE and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN
Jun 11, 2026 7:20 am - U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump’s UFC fight at White House

By JESSE BEDAYN
Jun 10, 2026 7:32 pm - President Donald Trump's planned UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn has required a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and at least $60 million, according to a legal filing that offers a glimpse into the preparations.
Judge rejects watchdog’s bid to block Trump administration’s $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN
Jun 10, 2026 6:49 pm - A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a government watchdog's request for a court order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from forging ahead with a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government.
UN nuclear watchdog board demands urgent Iran cooperation and access to nuclear sites

By STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN
Jun 10, 2026 6:44 pm - The U.N. atomic watchdog's board on Wednesday demanded that Iran fully cooperate with the agency, provide complete information about its stockpile of near weapons-grade nuclear material and grant its inspectors access to Iranian nuclear sites.
Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a ‘grave error in judgment’

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM
Jun 10, 2026 6:36 pm - Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier.
Democrats demand security checks for Trump intelligence pick Bill Pulte

By Warren P. Strobel, Noah Robertson and Mariana Alfaro
Jun 10, 2026 6:29 pm - Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday demanded that Bill Pulte, President Donald Trump’s controversial pick for acting director of national intelligence, submit to a full security check before assuming the post, including an examination of his financial holdings and foreign contacts.
Another sell-off for AI stocks knocks Wall Street back to where it was 5 weeks ago

By STAN CHOE
Jun 10, 2026 4:29 pm - Another sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks helped drag the U.S. market sharply lower Wednesday, as Wall Street’s former superstars continue to face heavy scrutiny for their success.
Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and COLLIN BINKLEY
Jun 10, 2026 4:25 pm - President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for the rest of his time in the White House.

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