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 President Donald J. Trump signs the Secure America Act in the Oval Office, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

Trump Signals End to War in Iran Hours After Threatening Strikes

President Trump escalated tensions with Iran by threatening major strikes, only to reverse course hours later and suggest a peace deal is near. Here’s the latest on the rapidly shifting situation.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, right, and his wife Amy Gertner gesture to supporters during a primary election night watch party Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Despite Concerns Over Character, Platner Wins Maine Primary and Sets Stage with Long-time Incumbent

Graham Platner secures a decisive win in Maine’s Democratic Senate primary despite controversy, setting up a closely watched battle against incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in November.

President Donald Trump attends an NBA Finals playoff basketball game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, June 8, 2026, with Kai Trump. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump Makes History and Prompts Criticism When Attending NBA Finals in New York City

President Donald Trump becomes the first sitting U.S. president to attend the NBA Finals, drawing criticism, heightened security, and mixed reactions from fans at Madison Square Garden.

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