US News

Former first lady Michelle Obama praises her husband in presidential center dedication speech

June 18, 2026 • CBS News

Summary

Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke at the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. She expressed that it was an honor to support her husband during the event.

Key Facts

Michelle Obama gave a speech at the dedication ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center.
The event took place in Chicago.
She referred to it as an honor to stand by her husband’s side.
The center is named after President Barack Obama.
The ceremony was covered by CBS News.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

CBS News

Raskin demands full list of Trump medications, doctors’ names

June 18, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

A top Democrat in the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, is asking for a full list of President Donald Trump's medications and the names of his doctors. This request comes shortly after President Trump’s 80th birthday and after doctors said he is in excellent health.

Key Facts

Rep. Jamie Raskin is the leading Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee.
He sent a letter to President Trump’s doctor asking for health details.
The letter questions why 22 specialists had to confirm the president’s excellent health.
President Trump recently turned 80 years old.
The inquiry seeks full lists of medications President Trump takes.
It also requests the names of all doctors treating the president.
This action is part of an ongoing investigation into President Trump’s health records.
The focus is on transparency about the president’s medical condition.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

The Hill

Michelle Obama's speech at center opening moves husband to tears

June 18, 2026 • CBS News

Summary

Michelle Obama gave a heartfelt speech at the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. She praised President Obama’s values and achievements, and highlighted that the center honors their shared stories and democracy, not just one person.

Key Facts

Michelle Obama spoke at the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 18, 2026.
During her speech, she praised President Barack Obama’s values like equality, honesty, and fairness.
President Obama became emotional and wiped away tears during her tribute.
She mentioned the challenges and accomplishments of President Obama’s eight years in office.
The center is meant to reflect their life stories and support democracy, not just honor President Obama alone.
Michelle thanked workers, leaders, friends, and their family for their support.
She also spoke about their daughters, Malia and Sasha, and their growth.
The event included prominent political figures and highlighted community pride in Chicago’s South Side.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

CBS News

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George to be next mayor of Washington DC

June 18, 2026 • Guardian US

Summary

Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist and current DC city council member, will be the next mayor of Washington DC after her opponent conceded. She won the Democratic nomination in the city’s first ranked-choice voting election and is expected to run unopposed in the November general election.

Key Facts

Janeese Lewis George ran on expanding childcare, education, housing, and ending DC’s cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
She defeated Kenyan McDuffie, whose campaign focused on public safety and local businesses.
This was Washington DC’s first ranked-choice voting election.
Kenyan McDuffie acknowledged George’s victory and wished her success.
President Donald Trump threatened to increase federal control over DC if Lewis George won.
Trump has deployed the national guard in DC and supported strong immigration enforcement.
DC is recovering from federal workforce cuts and high unemployment.
Robert White won the race for US congressional house delegate, a non-voting position for DC, replacing Eleanor Holmes Norton who retired.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

Guardian US

Pelosi on Trump’s Iran deal: A ‘gift to the Iranians’

June 18, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

Rep. Nancy Pelosi criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to end a previous agreement with Iran and make a new deal. She said this action hurt Americans and called the new agreement a benefit for Iran.

Key Facts

Rep. Nancy Pelosi spoke against President Trump’s Iran deal.
Pelosi said Americans suffered because of Trump’s military action toward Iran.
The new U.S.-Iran agreement is called a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Pelosi described this new agreement as a gift to Iran.
She disagreed with President Trump’s choice to cancel the previous agreement.
Pelosi’s comments were made on a Thursday.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

The Hill

Watch live: Trump participates in medal of honor ceremony

June 18, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

President Donald Trump will lead a Medal of Honor ceremony on Thursday to honor heroes from the Vietnam and Afghanistan wars. One of the recipients is Major James Capers Jr., who showed great bravery while leading his Marine team during a difficult attack despite being seriously injured.

Key Facts

President Trump is hosting the Medal of Honor ceremony on Thursday.
The ceremony recognizes heroes from the Vietnam and Afghanistan wars.
Major James Capers Jr. will receive the Medal of Honor.
Capers led a nine-man Marine reconnaissance team during a dangerous ambush.
He continued to lead despite serious wounds in April 1967.
The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the United States.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

The Hill

How Trump's Approval Rating Has Changed with Black Voters as of Juneteenth

June 18, 2026 • Newsweek

Summary

President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Black voters has dropped sharply to the mid-to-low teens by Juneteenth 2026. This decline is linked to economic challenges like inflation and job losses, as well as dissatisfaction with changes to civil rights programs and federal holiday recognitions.

Key Facts

Trump’s support among Black voters peaked at around 35% in early 2025 but fell to mid-to-low teens by mid-2026.
Black disapproval of Trump’s presidency has risen above 70%, with some polls showing over 80% disapproval.
Economic issues such as higher inflation, rising unemployment (7.3% among Black Americans), and energy costs contributed to the decline in support.
The administration’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs also upset many Black voters.
Trump’s administration removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the National Park Service’s fee-free days in 2026, replacing them with other dates including his birthday.
Legal experts say a president cannot cancel a federal holiday established by Congress, like Juneteenth.
Despite some reductions in city celebrations of Juneteenth, the holiday remains federal law since 2021.
The loss of Black voter support could affect voter turnout and political engagement in the upcoming midterm elections.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

Newsweek

GOP congressman, missing for months, set to return on June 30

June 18, 2026 • CBS News

Summary

Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. from New Jersey will return to Congress on June 30 after being absent since March due to a personal medical issue. He has been working virtually and plans to share more details about his health once he returns to in-person work.

Key Facts

Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress since March 5.
His absence is due to a personal medical issue, but the exact nature has not been disclosed.
Kean is set to return to in-person work on June 30.
He has missed more than 130 votes during his absence.
Kean has promised to be transparent about his medical condition once he returns.
He spoke of focusing on recovery and followed healthcare advice during his absence.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has spoken with Kean and said the health issue is uncommon but not serious.
Kean ran unopposed in the recent GOP primary for his seat in New Jersey.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

CBS News

Watch: Obama speaks at dedication of presidential center in Chicago

June 18, 2026 • CBS News

Summary

President Barack Obama spoke at the opening ceremony of his new presidential center in Chicago. He said he hopes the center will help people understand the importance of democracy.

Key Facts

The event was the grand opening of President Obama's presidential center.
The center is located in Chicago.
President Obama gave a speech during the dedication ceremony.
He talked about democracy being precious.
The presidential center is a place to learn about his time in office and related history.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

CBS News

NY Knicks Parade: Man Slashed in Neck with Bottle, Police Investigating

June 18, 2026 • Newsweek

Summary

A 20-year-old man was cut on the neck with a broken glass bottle during the New York Knicks’ ticker-tape parade in Lower Manhattan. The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition, and police are investigating the incident.

Key Facts

The attack happened around 11:50 a.m. near 1 Centre Street in Lower Manhattan.
The victim is a 20-year-old man.
The injury was caused by a broken glass bottle.
The victim was taken to Bellview Hospital and is in stable condition.
The fight started after the man made an inappropriate comment to a woman.
No arrests have been made related to the slashing as of the report.
Earlier that morning, police arrested eight people near Broadway and Battery Place for unclear reasons not connected to the slashing.
The police investigation is still ongoing.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

Newsweek

WATCH: Opal Lee, 'grandmother of Juneteenth,' calls on Americans not to forget

June 18, 2026 • ABC News

Summary

Opal Lee, known as the "grandmother of Juneteenth," encourages Americans to remember the significance of Juneteenth as the 250th anniversary of the United States approaches. She highlights the importance of recognizing this day that marks the end of slavery in America.

Key Facts

Opal Lee is called the "grandmother of Juneteenth" for her long efforts to promote the holiday.
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
The 250th birthday (semicentennial) of America is coming soon, in 2026.
Lee urges people not to forget the history and meaning of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth has become a symbol of freedom and African American heritage.
The article is from ABC News and includes videos and other news headlines on various topics.
The message from Opal Lee connects historical remembrance with current and future generations.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

ABC News

Federal appeals court rules Interior can remove, replace Philadelphia slavery exhibits

June 18, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

A federal appeals court decided that the Trump administration can remove and replace a slavery exhibit at the first U.S. executive residence site in Philadelphia. This ruling overturned a lower court order that had forced the government to put back the removed displays.

Key Facts

The court ruling supports the Trump administration's ability to change the slavery exhibit.
The site is known as the nation’s first executive residence, located in Philadelphia.
A lower court had previously ordered the federal government to restore the removed displays.
The appeals court reversed this earlier decision.
The exhibit relates to slavery and its historical presentation at the site.
The case involves the Department of the Interior, which manages the site.
The ruling allows the government more control over how history is displayed at federal sites.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

The Hill

Vance Urges ‘Faith’ in Trump Iran Deal That May Shape His Political Future

June 18, 2026 • Newsweek

Summary

Vice President JD Vance supported President Donald Trump’s memorandum of understanding (MOU) to pause the ongoing conflict with Iran, urging trust in the deal despite criticism from some conservatives. Vance defended the agreement as a strategic move to weaken Iran’s nuclear program and emphasized that the U.S. maintains leverage if Iran does not comply.

Key Facts

President Trump signed an MOU in France aiming to halt a months-long conflict with Iran.
Vice President JD Vance has publicly defended the Iran deal amid criticism from conservatives.
Vance said the deal rewards good behavior and punishes bad behavior, weakening Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Some conservatives, including Senator Bill Cassidy and commentator Ben Shapiro, criticized the deal as dangerous and ineffective.
President Trump joked that if the deal fails, Vance would take the blame; Vance said he is not worried about this.
Vance praised the deal as beneficial for the American people and expressed confidence in the U.S. negotiating position.
The conflict began after U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28.
Vance was expected to continue negotiations in Switzerland soon and made some critical remarks about Israel’s response to the deal.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

Newsweek

Bipartisan Senate duo looks to help more small businesses sell goods overseas

June 18, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Dave McCormick plan to introduce a bill to support small American businesses in selling their products overseas. The bill would make a program permanent that helps local governments assist businesses in getting loans for exporting goods.

Key Facts

Senators Angela Alsobrooks (Democrat from Maryland) and Dave McCormick (Republican from Pennsylvania) are working together on this bill.
The bill is called the Regional Export Promotion Act.
The bill focuses on helping small businesses in the U.S. export their products to other countries.
It aims to make a program at the Export-Import Bank permanent.
This program helps states and cities connect with small businesses to provide loan support.
The loans are used to finance the exporting of goods abroad.
The goal is to expand overseas sales for American small businesses.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

The Hill

Supreme Court sides with Texas man who challenged case on drug use, gun ownership

June 18, 2026 • CBS News

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Texas man who was prosecuted for having a gun while occasionally using marijuana against the law. The Court said that this prosecution was too broad and violated the man’s Second Amendment right to bear arms.

Key Facts

The case involved a Texas man who was charged for owning a gun while occasionally using marijuana illegally.
The Supreme Court made a unanimous decision supporting the man’s challenge.
The Court said the law was interpreted too broadly in this case.
The ruling focused on protecting the Second Amendment, which guarantees the right to own firearms.
This decision limits how laws can restrict gun ownership based on drug use.
The case reflects the Court’s approach to balancing gun rights and drug laws.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

CBS News

Lib Dem MP Cameron Thomas suspended amid police investigation

June 18, 2026 • Guardian World

Summary

Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas has had the party whip and membership suspended while police investigate him. He was arrested by Gloucestershire police, and the party says it cannot comment further during the ongoing inquiry.

Key Facts

Cameron Thomas is a Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament.
He was arrested by Gloucestershire police on a Wednesday night.
His party suspended his whip, meaning he is temporarily not a party member in Parliament.
His full Liberal Democrat party membership is also suspended.
Cameron Thomas has been the MP for Tewkesbury since the 2024 general election.
The party spokesperson said they cannot provide more details due to the ongoing investigation.
Thomas is a former officer in the Royal Air Force (RAF).

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

Guardian World

Teenager wrongly arrested wins race discrimination claim against the Met

June 18, 2026 • Guardian World

Summary

A 16-year-old boy named Daryl McLune was wrongly arrested by the Metropolitan Police in London after his mother tried to take her own life. A jury found that the police treated him unfairly because he is black and awarded him a race discrimination claim.

Key Facts

Daryl McLune was arrested and held for 23 hours on suspicion of attempting to murder his mother in 2021.
The police arrested him without enough proof and kept him handcuffed for five hours during forensic testing.
The jury decided McLune was treated worse than a non-black boy would have been in the same situation.
Police were unaware at the time about bloody razor blades and a suicide note found later.
McLune’s lawyers said the arrest caused him post-traumatic stress disorder and disrupted his education.
The jury ruled the police’s actions violated McLune’s human rights but did not find excessive force in handcuffing.
The judge will decide the amount of compensation McLune will receive.
The Metropolitan Police said they regret the distress caused and are reviewing the case.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

Guardian World

Rape charge against ex-BYU WR Kingston dismissed

June 18, 2026 • ESPN

Summary

A judge dismissed the felony rape charge against former BYU football player Parker Kingston. However, prosecutors said they intend to file the charge again.

Key Facts

The charge was for first-degree felony rape.
The accused is Parker Kingston, a former BYU wide receiver.
The dismissal happened on a Thursday.
Prosecutors plan to refile the charge.
The case is still ongoing and has not been dropped permanently.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

ESPN

U.S. lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials

June 18, 2026 • AP News

Summary

The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran, allowing oil tankers to use the Strait of Hormuz again. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtab Khamenei supported direct talks with American officials following a new agreement to end hostilities between the two countries.

Key Facts

The U.S. ended its blockade on Iran on Thursday.
Oil tankers began moving freely through the Strait of Hormuz after months of restriction.
Vice President JD Vance may delay a planned trip to Switzerland for a signing ceremony related to the deal.
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei approved direct negotiations with the U.S. in a statement.
Khamenei emphasized that talks would not mean giving in to enemy demands.
President Donald Trump signed the agreement to avoid economic harm to the U.S.
The deal includes a ceasefire and allows 60 days for broader negotiations.
Some U.S. politicians, including Republicans in Congress, criticized the deal as too favorable to Iran.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

AP News

Top Foreign Relations Democrat on Trump’s Iran deal: ‘Catastrophically bad outcome’

June 18, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

A leading Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee strongly criticized the reported U.S.-Iran deal. The Democrat said the deal is very bad and expressed concern that Congress and the public cannot review the details because the White House has not shared the agreement.

Key Facts

The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee spoke against the reported Iran deal.
The Democrat described the deal as a "catastrophically bad outcome."
The White House has not made the full agreement public.
Neither Congress nor the American people have seen the deal’s details.
The criticism suggests worries about transparency and the deal’s effects.
The article mentions the U.S. government but does not give detailed terms of the deal.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

The Hill

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Think you caught it all?

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Start your week caught up

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

News that doesn't raise your blood pressure

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

You're the one who keeps this going

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Before you go — the news doesn't have to be exhausting

Preferences saved!