Immigration attorneys, Sacramento advocates concerned about new ‘mega master’ immigration hearings

Gerardo Zavala
Monday, June 8, 2026 | Sacramento, CA

California immigration advocates and experts are raising concerns about a new federal immigration court initiative designed to expedite deportation order cases.

Courts across the country started rolling out “mega masters” that bring unusually large numbers of immigrants into court proceedings at the same time. Immigrant attorneys argue the practice could make it more difficult for people to understand their rights, find legal representation and adequately prepare their cases.

French Villagers Tell ‘Persona Non Grata’ Pentagon Pete to GTFO

AU REVOIR

The Secretary of Defense received a chilly welcome when he touched down in France.

Julia Ornedo 

Reporter

Published Jun. 6 2026 12:26PM EDT 

Pete Hegseth flew to France to commemorate the anniversary of the D-Day landings, but the locals were not pleased to see him.

China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers

BY CHAN HO-HIM
Updated 7:07 PM PDT, June 5, 2026
The Associated Press

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese-made humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic, and even make coffee as the companies developing them seek ways to expand and dominate the market.

The Revolutionary War's chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America's 250th

By — Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Jun 3, 2026 4:55 PM EDT
LONDON (AP) — "Mad" King George III, the villain of "Hamilton," "Schoolhouse Rock" and the Revolutionary War, has undergone a makeover in time for America's 250th birthday.

Tehran strikes Gulf neighbors after US attack on Iranian military sites

A top Iranian official said peace talks are at a deadlock over $24 billion in frozen assets and warned of the potential for a wider war
CNN News

Updated 3:25 AM EDT, Sat June 6, 2026

Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor

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June 5, 2026

By Marisa Lagos

SAN FRANCISCO — Democrat Xavier Becerra will advance to the November election for California governor, according to a race call by The Associated Press. After days of counting ballots, it remains unclear who will claim the second spot in the fall.

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Wealthy CEOs say we are Running on Empty. Truth is Corporate Greed and a Bad President are Bleeding America’s Working Class Dry

By Yiannis Damellos

June 5th, 2026

Paychecks Shrink, Prices Soar as CEOs Profit While America’s Families Suffer

Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane, a very rich man,  just made the bluntest assessment: American consumers—especially in lower-income brackets—are “literally running out of money at the end of the month,” with negative cash flows and people dipping into savings. He frames corporate response as a retail survival tactic: cutting prices on some products, increasing promotions, and shrinking package sizes to hit lower price points.

Security planners brace for unprecedented threats as millions head to 11 US World Cup cities

ALANIS THAMES
Thu, June 4, 2026 at 7:39 PM PDT

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Millions of soccer fans are expected to gather in 11 U.S. cities for the World Cup, and security planners have been coordinating with state, local and federal law enforcement agencies to monitor unprecedented security threats.

House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders

By Sarah Ferris, Alison Main

7 hr ago

More than a dozen GOP lawmakers defied their own leadership — and President Donald Trump — by voting with Democrats to approve a major bill to deliver billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine while imposing steep sanctions on Russia.

As War Moves From Iran Back to Ukraine, Trump Seeks A Victory Amidst Strategic Defeats, Triggering Putin's Anger

June 5, 2026

By Yiannis Damellos

As the conflict in Iran appears to be winding down, there is a palpable sense that the U.S. may be repositioning its focus. After all, War never stops. With the Midterms approaching and Trump boxed in the White House, defeated and nursing a "rebellion", Ukraine is back in the spotlight as a target for further military and financial support. This strategic pivot suggests a broader agenda driving U.S. engagement in the region, and Vladimir Putin is not thrilled. Moscow has issued a stern response to the recent U.S. announcement of more aid for Ukraine, following remarks by Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicating additional funding for Kyiv.

Trump pans ‘bad Republicans’ who voted to end the Iran war

“Who would do such an unpatriotic thing,” he said. “They know where the negotiations stand.”
Gregory Svirnovskiy
06/04/2026, 9:13am ET

President Donald Trump lashed out at the four Republicans who lent their votes to a war powers resolution against the Iran war this week, calling them grandstanders and questioning their patriotism.

MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff

11 hours ago
Dan Sales

Chinese spies are posing as recruitment agents to trick UK government and military staff into disclosing state secrets, MI5 has warned.

'You'd have to be nervous': Google's $40 billion Texas project raises water concerns

by Briannagh Dennehy,
Wed, June 3, 2026, at 3:19 PM

STAMFORD, Texas — Two Google data centers are currently under construction in Haskell County, forming part of a $40 billion investment in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure across Texas. As development progresses, the project is beginning to register as a meaningful economic force within West Texas. Stamford, located on the border of Jones and Haskell counties, is now assessing the long-term pressures this growth could place on water resources and infrastructure.

Iran war powers rebuke shows how Trump is increasingly boxed in

Analysis by Aaron Blake
2 hr ago
Ahead of a House vote Wednesday on whether to rein in President Donald Trump’s Iran war powers, Speaker Mike Johnson pleaded with Republicans to oppose it.

US House Approves Measure To End Iran War As Rubio Insists Conflict Is Over

    By Alex Raufoglu June 04, 2026 07:19 CET

The US House of Representatives approved a war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran, delivering a bipartisan rebuke to the administration even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted that US operations against Tehran had ended.

Senate Republicans drop Trump ballroom funding from immigration bill

 

Politics

3 min read

By Sarah Ferris

Updated 2 hr ago

Senate Republicans have formally removed funding for President Donald Trump’s ballroom security as part of their sprawling immigration funding package, according to revised legislative text released Wednesday.

Rubio Has Been Infected by Trump's Denial Syndrome Over US Failure in Iran

June 3rd, 2026

Failure is An Option When Your President is Trump

During a recent House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Marco Rubio proclaimed that the U.S. military operation concerning Iran, named "Epic Fury," has concluded. This statement reflects a broader trend of denial reminiscent of former President Trump’s approach to international conflicts.