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June 20, 2026

Popular beaches closed as high bacteria levels raise health concerns for swimmers

Several states warn beachgoers about elevated bacteria levels this summer, with beach closures in Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington state.

June 18, 2026

Socialist poised to lead DC after Dem primary victory, setting stage for clashes with Trump

Janeese Lewis George, a socialist, won the D.C. Democrat mayoral primary, positioning her to become the next mayor of the nation's capital.

June 17, 2026

'Something big': Feds reveal how relatives of suspects in foiled White House UFC plot saw warning signs

Family members of two men in the alleged White House UFC attack plot saw warning signs before arrests, including a mother who alerted police to her son’s weapons stockpile and behavior.

June 17, 2026

Conservative Washington sheriff says effort to remove him from office stems from stance on transgender issues

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank says a ballot proposal to make the position appointed rather than elected targets his views on transgender issues.

June 17, 2026

State of play: What to know about potential socialist showdown between Trump and DC mayor as votes pour in

Socialist candidate Janeese Lewis George leads D.C. mayoral race with 52.6% of votes counted as Trump threatens possible federal takeover of the capital.

June 12, 2026

Obama judge rules on effort to block America 250 events at WH and Lincoln Memorial

Federal judge denies emergency request to block UFC Freedom 250 at the White House and Lincoln Memorial, ruling plaintiffs lacked legal standing.

June 10, 2026

Family files lawsuit alleging daughter was sexually assaulted by trans athlete during girls' competition

A Washington state family alleges their daughter was sexually assaulted by a male trans athlete during a girls' wrestling match in an ADF lawsuit.

June 9, 2026

High school lacrosse player dies after routine play turns fatal, second such death in a year

Washington high school lacrosse star Eliot Abramson, 17, died after being struck by a ball at the base of his neck during a college recruiting showcase.

June 9, 2026

JD Vance installs custom chicken coop at Naval Observatory and will personally care for birds

A custom chicken coop built by Carolina Coops has been installed at the Naval Observatory, where Vice President JD Vance will care for the chickens.

June 9, 2026

Seattle mayor says sobriety won't be required at new homeless shelter

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says residents entering a new homeless shelter community in Interbay will not be required to be sober under a low-barrier model.