Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump says he is nominating Hung Cao to be Navy secretary
The announcement comes one day after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned
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kcur.org Top stories ·
Justice Department sues Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools over transgender policies
The Justice Department is suing Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools in what it calls a “first-of-its-kind" lawsuit over its policies for transgender students. The school district said it's compliant with federal law.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
House adopts resolution condemning socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Von der Leyen vows response to Russian drone incident in Germany
As Germany formally blames Russia for a hybrid warfare incident involving an explosive-laden drone at one of its airports, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte to discuss a coordinated response. #EuropeNews
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.S. completes fresh strikes on Iran as Mideast tensions flare again
U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday stateside, hitting multiple Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites across the country.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Ariana Grande completes tour and steps back from public life
The star makes an emotional farewell as she wraps up a tour she's described as her "last hurrah".
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Tiger Woods set for plea change hearing after DUI arrest following Florida rollover crash
Tiger Woods is set for a change of plea hearing Wednesday in Martin County after his DUI arrest following a rollover crash near his Florida home.
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
Notorious Olympic breakdancer Raygun admits ‘I was cringe’ reflecting on viral debut
The Olympic breakdancer reflects on bringing “shame and embarrassment” to Australia and weathering global backlash in a new Netflix documentary.
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phillyvoice.com Top stories ·
Academy of Natural Sciences is shutting down its museum after nearly 200 years
Declining attendance contributed to the decision, officials say. Stewardship of the collections will continue.
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calmatters.org Top stories ·
Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of session
The measure, which was opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's public utiliites, never came to a vote in the Assembly.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Germany blames Russia after explosive-laden drone found near Ukrainian cargo planes at major airport
Germany closed Russia's Bonn consulate after linking Moscow to a failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft.
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wlos.com Top stories ·
Rep. Chuck Edwards censured by House in rare ethics punishment after harassment claims
The House moved to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards for allegedly secually harassing young female staffers in his office on Tuesday.
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springfieldnewssun.com Top stories ·
Springfield Haitian student takes his own life after being fitted with ICE ankle monitor, advocates say
A 20-year-old Wright State student took his own life on Interstate 70 out of anguish over a required ICE ankle monitor, according to local community advocates.
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6abc.com Top stories ·
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences museum to close after nearly 200 years
The board said the move to shutter the museum, which was founded in 1828, follows an extensive process aimed at strengthening the academy for the future.
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Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth before his departure: Sources
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned early last week at one of the busiest moments for the service since the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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slate.com Top stories ·
The Supreme Court Is Letting Trump Get His White House Ballroom on a Technicality
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to keep building its new White House ballroom, even as the project itself is likely unlawful.
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denofgeek.com Top stories ·
Coyote vs. Acme Reception Confirms the Looney Tunes Have Long Deserved Better | Den of Geek
Coyote vs. Acme is outperforming expectations, which is a nice change of pace for a set of characters largely neglected and abused for more than 30 years.
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variety.com Top stories ·
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended, Position Will Be Recast
'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended from the game show, Sony Pictures TV confirms.
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cnet.com Top stories ·
Roku Pro TV Now One of Cheapest OLEDs Starting at $999 - CNET
The Roku Pro OLED TVs promise better picture quality at an affordable price.
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Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial
Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Democratic Sen. Ed Markey easily fends off Massachusetts primary challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton
Markey defeated his challenger, NBC News projects, after he stressed his progressive positions and touted endorsements from Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Tehran vows ‘severe punishment’ following new wave of US strikes
Tehran pledges 'severe punishment' and retaliation against Washington following a new wave of US attacks.
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abc7news.com Top stories ·
'HeeHaw' the donkey shot, killed by police amid search for missing child
"HeeHaw" the donkey was shot and killed by a police officer over the weekend.
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drexel.edu Top stories ·
Preserving the Academy of Natural Sciences' Legacy and Collections for the Future
As part of this broader effort and following careful consideration, grounded in deep respect for the Academy’s extraordinary legacy, Academy and Drexel leadership have made the difficult decision to close the Academy’s museum as of September 30. While the museum will close, the Academy remains committed to public engagement and education, and work will continue to identify new and financially sustainable opportunities for the public display of elements from its collections and engagement with the natural sciences.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
China dissented from G20 statement opposing 'cheap exports' flooding market, Bessent says
Bessent is leading the Trump administration's plan to choke off Iran's economy by threatening its business partners with secondary sanctions.
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Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke buys Los Angeles Angels in reported $4bn deal
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke buys Major League Baseball franchise the Los Angeles Angels in a deal reportedly worth $4bn.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Joe Rogan Has Brutal Response to Trump’s ‘Lake America’
Even the conspiracy theory-loving podcaster is fed up with Trump’s “distractions.”
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contracosta.news Top stories ·
Adam's Law Poised to Establish Most Comprehensive Child Protections in the Country
California lawmakers passed Adam's Law which will be the most comprehensive digital protections for children interacting with chatbots.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Arte Moreno era officially over as Angels sell to Rams owner Stan Kroenke for $4B
Stan Kroenke agreed to buy the Angels from Arte Moreno for north of $4 billion, making it the single most expensive franchise sale in MLB history.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
DHS: No plans for ICE to be at polls for midterm elections
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said federal agents would enter a polling place if there is a threat or to serve a warrant.
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newstalkkzrg.com Top stories ·
Missouri’s congressional map fight comes down to two questions | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM
News - Talk - Weather
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knau.org Top stories ·
Second person found dead following Grand Canyon flooding
A second person has been found dead with more than a dozen still unaccounted for after severe flash flooding in Grand Canyon National Park.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Hochul, Mamdani press Trump for $87M he promised on Truth Social — but feds say NY has unspent aide
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday complained President Donald Trump has failed to fulfill an 11-month-old promise to restore millions in federal funding to New York’s home…
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Whistleblower: Postal Service's work to comply with Trump order is rushed and sloppy
The U.S. Postal Service is poised to launch a hastily built, error-riddled computer system that could jeopardize the process of mail voting relied upon by one-third of all voters, according to a whistleblower statement released Tuesday by Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
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wset.com Top stories ·
Gov. Spanberger meets Botetourt County farmers as 90-day imported beef tariff cut begins
Virginia cattle farmers say drought, an early frost and rising costs are already putting pressure on their operations.
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revolt.tv Top stories ·
Keffe D spent years talking about Tupac Shakur’s death — then his own words helped convict him of his murder
Nearly 30 years after the Hip Hop legend's death, Duane “Keffe D” Davis' interviews and memoir took center stage before a jury convicted him of first-degree murder.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Suspended Amid Investigation
Sony Pictures TV says that it will recast the role while it looks into the incident involving Jim Thornton.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
'None of the government's damn business': DeSantis pushes back on highway surveillance
Flock Safety cameras face a 30-day removal deadline on Florida state roads after Ron DeSantis moved to curb what he calls a "digital surveillance state."
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Annie Andrews vs. Darline Graham—first independent poll gives race update
New polling data reveals where the race to succeed Lindsey Graham in the Senate stands.
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sfgate.com Top stories ·
With rumors of a hurricane in California, here's what to expect
Experts explain.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Key Texas county votes to cut polling sites ahead of the midterms
Officials in Tarrant County, the third most populous in Texas, approved a plan to reduce the number of polling locations by 92 compared with the 2022 elections.
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motherjones.com Top stories ·
It’s just too late for John Roberts to say he doesn't like Trump’s ballroom
The president's lawlessness is the chief justice's fault.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
House censures GOP congressman over creepy behavior toward staff
An ethics panel said the Republican lawmaker showered staffers with lavish trips, expensive gifts, romantic poems and an ice cream deluge.
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futurism.com Top stories ·
Researchers Alarmed as GPS Readings Suddenly Veer Off by 33 Feet, Enough to Crash Self-Driving Cars
Scientists are warning that a powerful solar storm threw GPS readings off by as much as 33 feet -- enough to cause real-world safety dangers.
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
Trump Appoints Pastor With No Experience as CDC Tobacco Adviser
Why is a pastor advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on tobacco health?
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Woman Left With 38 Stitches After ‘Relentless’ Otter Attack
The victim scrambled over rocks to escape.
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voiceofoc.org Top stories ·
Angels Owner Arte Moreno Sells Baseball Team Four Years After Stadium Deal Flop
Angels owner Arte Moreno has reached an agreement to sell a controlling interest of the baseball team to the owner of Los Angeles Rams.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Nearly 200 witnesses to Charlie Kirk shooting apply for victims' benefits in Utah
While the high-profile shooting at Utah Valley University had only one homicide victim, Kirk's assassination was witnessed by thousands in person and even more as video spread online.
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China dissents as Bessent says 19 finance ministers agree to address 'cheap exports'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that 19 of the members of the G20 agreed to address streams of “cheap exports” that cause global economic imbalances, but China dissented.
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US energy secretary will travel to Venezuela to unveil oil arrangement
Venezuela's National Assembly voted to back the 65-billion-barrel oil deal, despite no details being publicly released.