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Congress still can’t decide what to do about warrantless surveillance
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Congress still can’t decide what to do about warrantless surveillance

The deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is coming up a week from now on June 12th, and legislators seem no closer to reaching a deal. If this sounds like deja vu, it's because we've been here before. Congress reauthorized Section 702 in late April - but o

The Verge·June 5, 2026
After D.C.'s Reflecting Pool gets repainted, visitors ask: What changed?
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After D.C.'s Reflecting Pool gets repainted, visitors ask: What changed?

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilling after President Trump had it painted "American flag blue." Some visitors say the results of the project — which reportedly cost millions — are subtle.

NPR·June 5, 2026
Trump administration, OpenAI discussing possible government stake in the AI startup
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Trump administration, OpenAI discussing possible government stake in the AI startup

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first shared the idea with the Trump administration in 2025, according to a source.

CNBC·June 5, 2026
Graham Platner Controversy Deepens Democratic Unease Before Maine Senate Primary
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Graham Platner Controversy Deepens Democratic Unease Before Maine Senate Primary

The party’s politicians, officials and strategists wrestled with how to respond to new reporting about Graham Platner, with worries rising about his vulnerabilities in a general election.

NY Times·June 5, 2026
Zelenskyy: Putin choosing war by rejecting offer for in-person talks
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Zelenskyy: Putin choosing war by rejecting offer for in-person talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has turned down an offer for in-person talks with the Ukrainian President.

Al Jazeera·June 5, 2026
Prediction market firms face growing scrutiny as Congress weighs regulation
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Prediction market firms face growing scrutiny as Congress weighs regulation

Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisc., is working on a bill to ban Congress members and their staff from certain bets on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.

CNBC·June 5, 2026
Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy
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Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy

Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.

NPR·June 5, 2026
Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war
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Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.

BBC News·June 5, 2026
What Are Democrats’ Best Senate Pickup Opportunities?
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What Are Democrats’ Best Senate Pickup Opportunities?

We’ve grouped six battleground states by some of the factors that shape how likely it is for the party to flip each Senate seat.

NY Times·June 5, 2026
Trump to attend NBA Finals Game 3 in New York
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Trump to attend NBA Finals Game 3 in New York

President Trump said Thursday that he has accepted an invitation from New York Knicks owner James Dolan to attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next week.

ESPN·June 5, 2026
Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks
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Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg.

NPR·June 5, 2026
Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
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Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest

The Greater Manchester mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.

BBC News·June 5, 2026
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