Press review · Thursday, 11 June 2026
11 June 2026
11,804 articles: 08 May 2025 – 26 October 2026
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thetimes.com
Keir Starmer’s legacy in the US? Just another forgettable face
Once Americans knew us for Churchill, Thatcher, Blair. The past decade’s many PMs are seen as a hazy melange of ineptitude and futility
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usatoday.com
Mamdani's congressional 'team' wants to upset establishment Democrats
Three candidates are challenging mainstream Democrats for NYC congressional seats in the 2026 midterm elections, with the mayor's backing.
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nbcnews.com
Photos show Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center facade
A court ordered President Donald Trump’s name removed from the center by June 12. A tarp has since hidden the removal from the public.
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abcnews.com
Former IRS officials call for judge to scrutinize Trump's 'breathtakingly improper' immunity from audits
A group of former IRS officials is asking a federal judge to scrutinize a controversial deal that granted President Trump sweeping immunity from past tax audits.
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foxnews.com
Chicago priest tells Trump to 'shut up' and restore gun violence prevention funding after deadly weekend
A Chicago priest told Trump to shut up after his Truth Social post about Juneteenth weekend violence that left six dead and over 30 wounded.
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nbcnews.com
Top intelligence agency begins mass firings under new Trump appointee, source says
The terminations are taking place under acting Director Bill Pulte, whom President Donald Trump tasked with downsizing the National Intelligence Director’s Office.
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foxnews.com
Chicago's deadly Juneteenth weekend leaves 7 dead as Trump shames Dem gov for inaction
Chicago weekend shootings left seven dead and 38 injured, prompting Trump to call on Gov. Pritzker to request federal help for the Windy City.
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nbcnews.com
Senate passes bill to lower housing costs and restrict Wall Street from buying homes
The bipartisan legislation was crafted in both chambers and must now pass the House. It seeks to build more homes and prevent large investors from outbidding families.
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nbcnews.com
Congress is on the brink of a rare bipartisan victory: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the latest on the talks to end the Iran war.
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New York primary will test weight of Mamdani's endorsement | Opinion
The New York primary election will decide whether democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani was a fluke or a foghorn alerting NYC to a deep blue wave.
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post-gazette.com
Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s election...
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news.bgov.com
GOP Budget Sprint Starts With Leader Huddle, Hegseth Briefing
House Republicans are pressing ahead with ambitious plans for a third party-line budget bill this week as GOP leaders meet to discuss the path forward and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to brief a large group on the White House’s ask for defense funding.
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nbcnews.com
Judge quashes ‘unlawful’ subpoenas he says Trump administration was using to harass Minnesota Democrats
The judge said that the subpoenas, served in January while the administration was ramping up its immigration enforcement efforts, were “no doubt” intended to harass Trump’s foes.
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foxnews.com
Obama Center isn't a traditional presidential library. Critics say it's an activism center.
Critics say Obama Presidential Center on Chicago public parkland is an activism hub for his foundation, not a traditional presidential library.
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laist.com
DHS and elections
Officials fear DHS may be threat to elections
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Supreme Court upholds conviction in infamous Etan Patz NYC murder
Six-year-old Etan Patz vanished in 1979 in one of the most infamous cold cases in American history.
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theguardian.com
Starmer’s turn at the Podium of Doom sees him depart with good(ish) grace
The PM is another butterfly broken on the wheel of the public gaze, not quite ready to accept his own limitations
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Keir Starmer’s resignation speech: the six key takeaways
PM reminds listeners of his landslide general election win and achievements in office before ending with tribute to his family
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dw.com
Colombia election: Hard-right candidate claims victory
Right-wing presidential candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, won 49.66% of the Colombians' votes, according to preliminary results.
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Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation timetable, paving way for Burnham premiership - UK politics live
It’s still unclear whether there will be a leadership contest or an uncontested handover of power to Andy Burnham
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indexjournal.com
Attorney general candidate David Stumbo hospitalized days before election
South Carolina attorney general candidate David Stumbo said Saturday he was admitted to the hospital after waking up “not feeling right.”. The hospitalization comes days before voters head to the
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Energy secretary forecasts more price declines, says oil traffic through strait already back to 'normal'
Energy Secretary Wright joined ABC News' "This Week" as Vice President Vance was in Switzerland for negotiations after Iran and the U.S. reached a preliminary deal.
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independent.co.uk
The two scenarios facing No 10 if Starmer resigns as prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer faces crunch day on Monday after a weekend reflecting on his political future
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Lindsey Graham: 'Obliterate' Iran if there's Strait of Hormuz resistance
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on \
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mediaite.com
Ruben Gallego Reportedly Used Campaign Money for Super Bowl
Sen. Ruben Gallego routinely used campaign funds to pay for pricey trips — including to both Disneyland and Disney World with his family and to the Super Bowl
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‘A shift has taken place’: Starmer faces the music after weekend of reflection
While PM’s desire to fight was strong, time with his inner circle at Chequers sharpened his sense of the inevitable
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Starmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM
Ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions on Monday morning with an autumn departure the most likely option
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nbcnews.com
Senate Republicans grow increasingly frustrated with Trump blindsiding them
Trump has used his clout to knock out senators in primaries, issue unachievable demands and force them into politically fraught positions. Some say it’s harming his own agenda.
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Trump says UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign: 'Failed'
President Donald Trump said that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will step down in a Truth Social post.
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foxnews.com
Trump's Iran gamble divides GOP hawks and 'America First' conservatives over what victory looks like
Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding divides GOP as hawks like Cassidy and Cruz clash with allies over whether the deal surrenders leverage.
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nbcnews.com
Sen. Cory Booker says people should be ‘very worried’ about Trump and Israel upending peace in the Middle East
The New Jersey Democrat criticized President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them both “criminal” leaders.
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nbcnews.com
Trump keeps bringing up the number 22
A White House official couldn’t explain why the 47th president has seized on the number.
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foxnews.com
Obama Center visitors say project symbolic of 'Black excellence,' claim scandal-free legacy while Trump ripped
Visitors at the Barack Obama Presidential Center opening praised his legacy as "Black excellence" while lamenting divisions under President Trump.
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Judge allows release of Biden memoir audio to Heritage Foundation
Judge allows DOJ to release Biden memoir audio to Heritage Foundation, rejecting bid to block disclosure; Biden plans appeal.
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Senate panel considers vote to shield special education from RFK Jr.'s agency
The Republican chairman of the Senate's education panel promised Democrats a committee vote to prevent special ed programs from going to HHS.
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motherjones.com
There is no Social Security crisis
The Trump administration has priorities. Helping the little guy just isn't one of them.
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foxnews.com
Obama Presidential Center follows widely mocked 'stolen land' acknowledgment with Native American dance show
Critics mocked the Obama Presidential Center's "land acknowledgement" as performative, while the center hosted Native American dance performances Saturday.
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Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM – UK politics live
Business secretary says PM spending the weekend ‘making time to reflect on the political realities’ he faces
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Trump says multiple people arrested over alleged vandalism at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump said the U.S. Park Police had arrested multiple people he alleged were vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has seen algae.
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Iran accuses US, Israel of ceasefire violations, will close Strait of Hormuz again
The Iranian military accused the U.S. of negotiating in \
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thetimes.com
The fatal flaw that brought Keir Starmer crashing down to earth
How did a prime minister who won a landslide become the most unpopular in modern times?
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Trump says Reflecting Pool needs more repairs, blames 'terrible Vandals'
President Trump said more people have been arrested for vandalism of the Reflecting Pool, which now likely needs to be drained and repaired again.
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nbcnews.com
Trump blames vandals for Reflecting Pool problems and says it may need to be drained again
A three-time Olympic canoeist said he was arrested Friday after he said he reached into the pool to touch the new “American flag blue” coating that has begun to peel off.
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foxnews.com
Biden scores temporary court victory as Trump-appointed judge delays release of Hur investigation materials
Former President Biden won a three-week injunction blocking the release of audio recordings from special counsel Hur's classified documents investigation.
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pbs.org
Trump deepens the dustup with Italy's Meloni, who says his 'unprovoked attacks are senseless'
President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she asked “over and over” for a photo with him at the recent Group of Seven summit and criticizing what he said was Italy’s lack of cooperation during the Iran war.
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foxnews.com
Former Olympian among those charged with vandalizing Reflecting Pool; Trump vows immediate repairs: report
Multiple people were reportedly arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, prompting President Donald Trump to warn of serious jail time.
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foxnews.com
Trump says Iran's missiles 'aren't the problem' after White House made them central to war rationale
Trump says Iran having missiles may be OK if neighbors have them, a different tone than officials who cited missiles as a reason for Epic Fury.
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Trump, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni feud online over G7 photo
President Donald Trump continued his war of words with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni insisting she "begged" for a photo of them together despite denials.
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foxnews.com
Obama Center embeds 'Indigenous' land message on controversial site
The Obama Presidential Center features a permanent land acknowledgment display near the museum tower, sparking debate given the site's history.
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foxnews.com
Dem who sued to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center now says venue becoming 'lifeless husk' in fresh fight
The plaintiff in the case, Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, said that by refusing to take steps to resume shows, the Kennedy Center is in violation of a previous court order.