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Donald Trump's White House ballroom cost estimated at $600 million, taxpayers footing half the bill: Report

President Trump's ambitious White House ballroom project is now reportedly costing a staggering $600 million, with over half expected to be funded by taxpayers, contradicting earlier claims of private financing. Despite assurances of a "tax-payer free" initiative, internal plans reveal significant public funds allocated to the construction, sparking controversy and…

The Times of India

Anthropic’s IPO pitch has a new problem: The government can shut it down

“Heck yeah there’s regulatory risk,” said David Linthicum, a longtime cloud analyst.

Fortune

UFC 250’s Guest List At The White House Tells Us Everything We Should Know About 2026

America is turning 250, and what better way to celebrate than a battle of the brawn on the White House lawn? Celebs from every walk of fame showed up, some raising more eyebrows than others. Read the full article to see who showed up, who said 'no thanks,' and who…

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Trump’s ballroom now set to cost $600 million - with half coming from taxpayers, new report reveals

Internal cost estimates suggest the project was always expected to depend significantly on taxpayer money

The Independent UK

White House Says Barred Somali World Cup Referee Was Talking to 'Very Bad People'

Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House World Cup Task Force, said that U.S. authorities had intelligence information that justified blocking a Somali referee from entering the country to take part in the World Cup.

International Business Times

Tariffs are generating only 25% of the revenue needed to pay interest on national debt—despite pitch that it would be a silver bullet

The CBO reported that between October and May 2026, the government has spent $742 billion servicing the debt burden, an increase on the $674 billion spent for the same period last year.

Fortune

White House Forms UFO Science Team To Study Unexplained Orbs And Declassified Military Sightings

The White House has established a science council, led by astrophysicist Avi Loeb, to study UFOs using modern scientific methods, aiming for stronger evidence and reliable conclusions.

International Business Times UK

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Skeptical Republicans demand details of US-Iran outline peace deal

JD Vance says specifics ⁠to be ‌worked out as Senate Republicans say there are many unanswered questions

The Guardian - US

Quote of the day by ex-American President Harry S. Truman: “Three things can ruin a man: power, money and women. I never wanted power, I never had any money, and the only woman in my life is…”

Harry S. Truman never developed a reputation for speaking in polished political language. Even after reaching the White House, he often sounded more like a neighbour sharing an opinion than a leader delivering a carefully constructed message. That quality explains why many of his remarks have survived long after his…

The Times of India

US-Iran deal, Uranium stockpile and the $300 billion question: What exactly has Tehran agreed to?

US President Donald Trump has declared that Iran has agreed to never acquire nuclear weapons, presenting the emerging agreement with Tehran as a major breakthrough.

The Times of India

US at odds with allies over how easy it is to reopen Hormuz

Global leaders are meeting to discuss the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump expects it to reopen soon. However, European allies are cautious. They need clarity on an interim agreement with Iran before committing to de-mining and patrols. The situation remains complex, with differing timelines and potential challenges ahead…

The Economic Times

Thune bucks Trump on tying voter ID law to renewal of FISA spy bill: ‘Not realistic’

The Save America Act represents Trump’s second action complicating the Senate GOP’s work to renew FISA Section 702

The Independent UK

After 24 hours of tense calls, Trump administration places sweeping export controls on AI company over national security fears: ‘Our hands were tied’

"No testers have yet been able to find a universal jailbreak.”

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'Mr President, Come After Me': Newsom Dares Trump After Claiming He Landed on a 'Hit List'

California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses President Trump of politically motivated DOJ investigation, claiming it's an intimidation tactic as he considers a 2028 presidential bid.

International Business Times UK

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The Mary Sue

A Random UFC Fighter Insults Michelle Obama, The Internet Sighs

UFC Freedom 250’s most-talked about moment isn’t anything from the actual fights. It’s one of these athletes insulting Michelle Obama. The White House played host to UFC Freedom 250 over the weekend. And, unfortunately the spectacle was all out there for the world to see. Josh Hokit used his moment…

International Business Times UK

Leaked Trump White House Memos Expose Stephen Miller Led Bid to Dismantle Constitutional Right to Habeas Corpus

Leaked memos from Trump's White House reveal Stephen Miller's controversial push to suspend habeas corpus, sparking debate and highlighting the administration's aggressive stance on immigration.

Fortune

‘Fix this code.’ The three little words behind the U.S. government decision that shut down Anthropic’s Fable and Mythos AI models

The Fable jailbreak was trivially easy, an independent security researcher found. But she and other experts say Fable’s value to cyber defenders outweighs its risks. Meanwhile, her own involvement may have antagonized the Trump administration.

The Mary Sue

The White House Referenced Persona 5 and It’s Absolutely Embarrassing

The White House is far from looking cool after referencing Persona 5 in an animated video posted to social media. The edit, featuring Donald Trump and other Trump administration members, leans into Persona 5‘s “all-out attack” command made by Futaba. For the fandom, the decision to snag specific scenes from…

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Reason

The White House vs. Anthropic's New AI Model

The government says this is about national security. But given the history—and ongoing litigation—between the White House and Anthropic, something more may be going on.

The Independent UK

The View hosts eviscerate Trump over reaction to UFC fighter calling Michelle Obama ‘a man’

Sunny Hostin described Trump’s response as ‘beneath the dignity of the Office of the President of the United States’

The Mary Sue

The Trump Administration Is Beefing With The Weather Channel Now

Most of the United States is celebrating in one form or fashion. But, The White House was busy beefing with The Weather Channel this weekend. Down in Washington, D.C., the Donald Trump administration tried to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with the UFC Freedom 250 fights on The White House lawn.…

The Independent UK

Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success

The Mary Sue

Ariana Grande Joins the Long List of Artists Telling Trump to Stop Using Their Tracks to Glamorize Mass Deportations

The video posted by the White House on June 9, featured clips of ICE officers detaining people set to Grande’s song.

International Business Times UK

Inside the Situation Room Tapes: The Terrified White House Discussions Over Trump's Epstein Ties Exposed

Alleged recordings from the White House Situation Room may have been accessed by journalists, raising security concerns and scrutiny over internal discussions on sensitive topics.

The Independent UK

That brutal, unserious cage fight underlined who Trump really is — and what he’s doing to America

ANALYSIS: Hosting a fighting championship on the White House lawn was even worse than anyone expected, writes Holly Baxter

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