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Trump Signs Secure America Act Fully Funding Ice And Border Patrol
President Trump signed the Secure America Act into law on June 10, 2026. The roughly $70 billion reconciliation package provides funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection through fiscal year 2029. It allocates about $38 billion to ICE and $26 billion to CBP, with an additional $5 billion for related Department of Homeland Security needs. Congress passed the measure largely along party lines after Democrats opposed it and sought reforms such as changes to arrest procedures. Republicans described the bill as essential to support border security operations and counter previous funding shortfalls that affected the Department of Homeland Security.
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Trump-Backed Steve Hilton Advances to California Governor Showdown
Republican Steve Hilton has secured one of the two spots in Californiaâs November gubernatorial general election after the June 2 jungle primary. The Trump-endorsed former Fox News host and British-born political strategist edged out billionaire activist Tom Steyer to advance against Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former Biden administration health secretary and state attorney general. California uses a top-two primary system where the leading vote-getters move forward regardless of party, setting up a partisan matchup in the heavily Democratic state. Hilton aims to become the first Republican to win the governorship since Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006 and has pledged to tackle high costs, investigate fraud under outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom, and make the state more affordable for workers and businesses.
Democrats Float Plan to Swap Scandal-Hit Platner in Maine Senate Race
Democrats are floating ideas to replace Graham Platner after he won the partyâs Senate primary in Maine. New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer urged Platner to step aside following his victory and allow a different candidate onto the ballot. Platner faces ongoing scrutiny over a Nazi-style tattoo he says he got during a drunken night while serving in the Marines in 2007. Reports also detail allegations from former girlfriends about mistreatment. Party members worry these issues could hurt chances against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in a competitive race that may help decide Senate control.
DHS Orders ICE to Deport Illegal Aliens Who Vote in US Elections
The Department of Homeland Security directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement to pursue deportation of aliens who illegally vote in American elections. DHS General Counsel James Percival issued the guidance in a letter to ICE leadership citing the Immigration and Nationality Act. This law allows removal of aliens who vote unlawfully or make false claims to US citizenship even without a criminal conviction. Officials noted that such actions dilute the votes of American citizens and undermine election integrity. The move aligns with President Trumpâs March 2025 executive order on preserving election integrity. It builds on prior steps including updates barring green card applicants who voted illegally from citizenship.
California Dominates Federal Welfare Cash for Illegal Immigrant Households
A new federal report reveals that California absorbed about 81 percent of nationwide spending on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families child-only cash assistance for households headed by parents ineligible due to immigration status in fiscal year 2024. Nationwide more than 85,000 such households received benefits with nearly 60,000 located in California. The cases allow benefits to flow to children in these households while bypassing standard work requirements and time limits that apply to other recipients. California accounted for roughly 70 percent of the affected households and spent approximately $617.5 million which represented about 16 percent of its overall TANF basic assistance expenditures. Federal officials described the setup as a loophole that directs taxpayer dollars to households including noncitizen parents.
USPS to Halt Mail-In Ballot Delivery for States Refusing Voter Roll Data
The United States Postal Service proposed a new rule requiring states to submit lists of voters eligible for mail-in and absentee ballots, including personalized barcodes, as part of a process to create a âMail-In and Absentee Participation List.â States must notify the USPS in advance if they plan to send such ballots for federal elections. The agency would then provide states with a finalized list and only process ballots tied to enrolled voters on it. This step follows President Trumpâs March executive order aimed at enhancing election security through better tracking and verification. The proposal supports law enforcement by allowing comparisons between mailed and received ballots to spot irregularities. It remains subject to public comment and ongoing legal challenges from Democratic-led states.
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Mob of Karmelo Anthony Supporters Harasses Grieving Metcalf Family Outside Courthouse After Killerâs Sentence
A jury in Collin County, Texas, convicted 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony of first-degree murder for the April 2025 stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet. The same jury sentenced Anthony to 35 years in prison on June 10, 2026, after rejecting his self-defense claim following less than three hours of deliberation on the verdict. Video footage captured a group of Anthonyâs supporters following and taunting Austin Metcalfâs grieving family, including his identical twin brother Hunter who witnessed the stabbing, as they left the courthouse. The mob chanted phrases such as âWe glad Austinâs dead!â while closing in on the family as they walked to their vehicles under sheriffâs deputy watch. The harassment continued even as the family entered cars and attempted to drive away. Anthony had entered a rival teamâs tent during a rain delay, leading to a confrontation where he stabbed Metcalf in the chest after being told to leave.
Pritzker Blames Bears for Stadium Deal Collapse Despite Private Funding Offer
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker blamed the Chicago Bears organization for the collapse of negotiations over a new stadium project after state lawmakers adjourned without passing tax certainty legislation the team sought. The Bears had offered to invest $2 billion privately in a domed stadium at the Arlington Heights site in exchange for predictable long-term property tax treatment amid concerns over high rates in Illinois. Pritzker criticized the team for early missteps including a press conference seeking taxpayer support and for not securing legislative agreement by the end of the session. He expressed openness to calling a special session if lawmakers reach a unified bill but downplayed the teamâs move toward a Hammond Indiana site. When questioned about state spending on migrants versus reluctance to support the Bears Pritzker defended humanitarian aid costs and attributed the influx to buses sent from Texas by Governor Greg Abbott.
Mercer Island Schools Let Kids Alter Names and Gender Markers Sans Parental Okay
Mercer Island School District in Washington state is distributing official forms that permit students to request changes to their preferred first names and gender designations in school records. The forms list the studentâs legal name from the system and offer checkboxes for male, female, or nonbinary options. A note on the parent or guardian signature line states that per Washington state law the parent signature is not required if the student requests the changes. This policy applies across the district including elementary schools and follows guidance from the stateâs Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction that emphasizes student privacy on gender identity matters in daily interactions. A parent whose child attends the district expressed alarm over the practice calling it child abuse that erodes family authority.
Minnesota Disenrolls Thousands of High-Risk Medicaid Providers
Minnesota has terminated billing privileges for thousands of Medicaid providers flagged as high-risk for fraud after federal pressure from the Trump administration threatened to withhold billions in funding over longstanding oversight failures. The state Department of Human Services reviewed nearly 5,600 providers in categories such as adult daycare and autism therapy services. Officials revalidated only about 2,061, or roughly 37 percent, allowing them to continue without interruption. More than 3,400 others faced disenrollment due to incomplete paperwork, failed site visits, or owners who did not pass background checks, while an additional 111 were removed for having stopped providing services. This rushed cleanup followed years of reports detailing sophisticated billing schemes that drained taxpayer dollars, with state lawmakers highlighting persistent gaps in enrollment records and enforcement.
Newsom Pocketed 50k From Executive at Pentagon-Blacklisted Chinese Military EV Firm
California Governor Gavin Newsom received $50,000 in campaign contributions from Ke Li, a top executive at Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD. Li, a Chinese national and executive vice president at BYD who is reportedly married to the companyâs billionaire founder and CCP ally Wang Chuanfu, donated $20,000 to Newsomâs 2018 gubernatorial campaign and $30,000 to his 2022 reelection bid. Newsom had praised BYD during a 2023 visit to its headquarters in China. The Pentagon added BYD to its list of Chinese military companies on June 8, 2026, citing ties to Beijingâs military-civil fusion efforts that support the Peopleâs Liberation Army.
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Trump Warns Iran Will Pay the Price for Dragging Out Negotiations
President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Iran will have to pay the price after taking too long to negotiate a deal. He described Iranâs military as a complete mess with much of its navy and air force no longer existing and called the regime all talk and no action. The comments followed US self-defense strikes on Iranian air defense, ground control, and radar sites in retaliation for Iran downing a US Army Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting sites in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. Trump also highlighted the effectiveness of the US naval blockade, which he said has left Iran doing zero business and unable to pay its military or bills.
Johannesburg Mass Shooting Claims 12 Lives as Police Hunt Armed Gang
A late-night mass shooting struck the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 9, 2026. More than 10 heavily armed suspects arrived in a white Toyota Quantum minibus shortly after 11 p.m., split into groups, and opened fire on residents at multiple locations before fleeing in the same vehicle. Eight men and three women died at the scene while another victim succumbed to injuries in hospital, bringing the toll to 12 dead with nine others wounded and hospitalized. South African police launched a manhunt with no arrests yet reported and the motive still unclear though such incidents often tie to gang activity or local disputes in the countryâs high-crime informal settlements.
Sudanese Asylum Seeker Charged With Attempted Murder Following Knife Attack in Belfast
A 30-year-old Sudanese asylum seeker named Hadi Alodid has been charged with attempted murder after a knife attack on a man in his 40s identified as Stephen Ogilvie in north Belfast on the night of June 8, 2026. The victim suffered serious injuries including the loss of an eye along with slash wounds to his face and back. Bystanders intervened to subdue the attacker until police arrived and a kitchen knife was recovered at the scene. Alodid who entered the UK in 2023 and received a five-year leave to remain appeared in Belfast Magistratesâ Court where bail was refused. The incident captured on video quickly spread online sparking protests that turned violent with fires set to homes cars and a bus in Belfast as anti-immigration demonstrators clashed with authorities. Police have stated the attack is not believed to be terrorism-related and no other suspects are being sought. UK leaders including Prime Minister Keir Starmer have condemned both the stabbing and the subsequent unrest while calling for calm.
UK Terrorism Watchdog Questions Mass Migrationâs Impact on National Security
Jonathan Hall, the United Kingdomâs independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, stated that recent violent incidents involving migrants raise legitimate questions about the effects of mass immigration on national security. This came after a Sudanese asylum seeker, Hadi Alodid, allegedly attempted to behead a local man in Belfast on June 8, 2026, sparking riots with vehicles set ablaze and unrest in the area. Hall noted that trends in offenses by individuals from certain countries, including recent migrants potentially acting as proxies in state threats, warrant considering migration beyond economic and housing concerns and in terms of stability and public safety. He referenced concerns similar to those raised by the Trump administration about destabilization in Europe while emphasizing the need for balanced discussion on how legal frameworks address tensions between individual rights and collective security.
White British Pupils Drop Below 60 Percent in England Schools
Department for Education data for the 2025-2026 school year shows White British pupils now make up 59.7 percent of schoolchildren in England, down from around 70 percent a decade ago. Minority ethnic backgrounds account for nearly 39 percent, a record high. The decline appears across school types, with White British pupils falling from 71 percent to 59 percent in state-funded secondary schools and from 68 percent to under 60 percent in primary schools over ten years. Nursery pupils show the sharpest shift, with White British children at 47 percent, already a minority among the youngest. In London, White British pupils are a minority in every local authority. Similar patterns exist in cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, Bradford, and Slough, where shares fall well below 40 percent in some cases. Nearly 22 percent of pupils speak a language other than English as their first language, up from about 18 percent ten years earlier. The figures come from the official January 2026 school census and highlight rapid demographic shifts in Englandâs classrooms.
