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Obama-appointed judge torpedoes Trump’s bid to fight obesity as White House warns it won’t be ‘final say’

June 23, 2026

Obama-appointed judge torpedoes Trump’s bid to fight obesity as White House warns it won’t be ‘final say’

Obama-appointed judge strikes down Trump administration's SNAP soda ban, ruling USDA cannot redefine what Congress has already defined as food.

Washington Post boasts it stared down ‘unwarranted’ Justice Department subpoena

June 23, 2026

Washington Post boasts it stared down ‘unwarranted’ Justice Department subpoena

The Washington Post says the Justice Department withdrew grand jury subpoenas for reporter Ellen Nakashima after the paper challenged them in court.

Reporter's Notebook: Senate Republicans brace for tough lunch with Trump amid legislative clashes

June 23, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Senate Republicans brace for tough lunch with Trump amid legislative clashes

President Trump visits Capitol Hill on Wednesday to meet Senate Republicans amid growing tensions over the SAVE America Act and filibuster demands.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone draws the line after Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s lollipop incident: 'P----s me off'

June 23, 2026

Yankees manager Aaron Boone draws the line after Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s lollipop incident: 'P----s me off'

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. was spotted with a lollipop on defense amid a losing effort in Detroit, and manager Aaron Boone is not having it.

Mitch McConnell will not vote in the Senate this week as recovery continues

June 23, 2026

Mitch McConnell will not vote in the Senate this week as recovery continues

GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky will not vote this week as he continues his recovery, according to a statement from a spokesperson.

Cruz says Mamdani, AOC, Platner show Democrats' leftward shift: 'That's where the energy is'

June 23, 2026

Cruz says Mamdani, AOC, Platner show Democrats' leftward shift: 'That's where the energy is'

Sen. Ted Cruz says the Democratic Party has been radicalized, pointing to Zohran Mamdani, Graham Platner and AOC as signs of the party's direction.

Iran war's price tag hits $80B — more than double what Congress was told

June 23, 2026

Iran war's price tag hits $80B — more than double what Congress was told

Trump administration prepares roughly $80 billion supplemental funding request to resupply munitions depleted during the Iran war.

George Kittle wishes 'luck' to whoever trades for Brandon Aiyuk as 49ers look to move on from receiver

June 23, 2026

George Kittle wishes 'luck' to whoever trades for Brandon Aiyuk as 49ers look to move on from receiver

George Kittle wished luck to whoever gets Brandon Aiyuk as the San Francisco 49ers receiver has posted videos cheering for the Washington Commanders on Instagram.

US sanctions five Cuban entities, Castro family member in latest pressure campaign, Rubio says

June 23, 2026

US sanctions five Cuban entities, Castro family member in latest pressure campaign, Rubio says

The U.S. has hit Cuba with fresh sanctions targeting five state-run entities linked to the military conglomerate GAESA and the mining sector, expanding Washington's economic pressure campaign.

Tiger Woods makes first public appearance since DUI, rehab stint as PGA Tour announces sweeping changes

June 23, 2026

Tiger Woods makes first public appearance since DUI, rehab stint as PGA Tour announces sweeping changes

Tiger Woods made his first public appearance since his March DUI arrest to introduce PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp at a major press conference Tuesday.