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US Retires Aging Air Force One, Qatar-Donated Boeing 747 to Serve as Interim Plane
The US retired one of its long-serving VC-25A presidential jets June 18 and will use a Qatar-donated Boeing 747 as interim Air Force One.
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US Treasury sanctions Lebanese officials and Hezbollah-linked groups over peace process obstruction
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on Lebanese figures and Hezbollah-linked entities for hindering Lebanon’s peace process and delaying Hezbollah’s disarmament.
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U.S. Navy lifts blockade of Iranian ports after peace agreement signed
The U.S. Navy ended its naval blockade of Iranian ports on June 18, 2026, following a peace memorandum signed by U.S. and Iranian presidents.
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US Open to Poland Hosting Permanent Military Base Amid Troop Deployment Review
The US Department of Defense is open to Poland's offer to host a permanent US military base, with a deployment review planned within six months.
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Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago with Bipartisan Attendance and Cultural Events
The Obama Presidential Center opened June 18, 2026, in Chicago, drawing bipartisan leaders and featuring star-studded performances.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange missile and drone strikes including Kyiv and Moscow attacks
Russia launched missile strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine hit Moscow's oil refinery with drone attacks on June 18.
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US and Iran sign 14-point deal to end conflict and reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum on June 17 to end a 110-day conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days.
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US Vice President JD Vance defends Trump’s Iran deal amid Israeli criticism
US Vice President JD Vance condemned Israeli far-right ministers for attacking the US-Iran peace deal signed June 17, 2026.
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US Supreme Court unanimously limits gun ban on marijuana users under Second Amendment
On June 18, 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that federal law cannot categorically bar marijuana users from owning firearms.
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Janeese Lewis George wins Democratic primary for Washington, DC mayor
Janeese Lewis George won the Democratic primary for Washington, DC mayor, with Kenyan McDuffie conceding the race.
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US and Iran sign interim deal to start 60-day talks and reopen Strait of Hormuz
US Vice President JD Vance announced a 60-day negotiating period after US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities and lift blockade June 18.
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All detainees transferred from Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention center amid hurricane season
All detainees have been moved out of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz immigration facility due to hurricane season safety concerns.
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18-year-old Indian tourist dies after horse-drawn carriage accident in Central Park
An 18-year-old tourist from India died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park on June 17.
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Harvard Tops U.S. News 2026-2027 Global Rankings; Six California Schools in Top 25, Taiwan Shines in QS List
Harvard University ranked first in the U.S. News 2026-2027 global university rankings; six California schools made the top 25, while Taiwan placed four universities in QS top 200.
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US Military Used Elon Musk’s AI Tool Grok in Strikes Against Iran, DOJ Says
The US Department of Justice disclosed that Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok was used in military strikes on Iran during Operation Epic Fury.
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US to review European troop presence as it pressures NATO allies on defense spending
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of US forces in Europe to push NATO allies toward greater defense spending and self-reliance.
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Brazil's Lula warns Trump against interfering in 2026 presidential election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned Donald Trump not to interfere in Brazil's October 2026 presidential vote.
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Oklahoma GOP candidate Jackson Lahmeyer suspends campaign amid texting scandal; Trump backs Mark Tedford
Jackson Lahmeyer suspended his Oklahoma congressional campaign on June 17 after a texting scandal, and Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement in favor of Mark Tedford.
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Macron hosts Trump for dinner at Palace of Versailles during 2026 G7 summit
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted U.S. President Donald Trump for dinner at Versailles on June 17, 2026, amid G7 summit events.
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Trump's Purge of Republican Dissenters Raises Concerns Ahead of November Midterms
Donald Trump ousted Republican incumbents in May 2026 to rally his MAGA base, risking GOP prospects in November midterms.
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Trump says February Iran girls’ school bombing was not deliberate, investigation ongoing
President Trump said at the G7 summit that the February strike on an Iranian girls’ school killing 168+ was unintentional and under investigation.
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Sherwin Gatchalian elected Philippine Senate president, ending two-week leadership dispute
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Philippine Senate president on June 17, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano after a contested leadership struggle.
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US Department of Defense Renames Indo-Pacific Command Back to US Pacific Command
The US Department of Defense reversed the 2018 name change, renaming Indo-Pacific Command back to US Pacific Command on June 16, 2026.
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Rex Heuermann sentenced to life without parole for Gilgo Beach serial murders
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to multiple life terms without parole for killing eight women in New York from 1993 to 2010.