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BREAKING: The U.S. military has killed the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday. The president said on Truth Social that U.S. Southern Command carried out a "swift and lethal kinetic strike" to "successfully execute" Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero. The mission was "closely coordinated" with the Venezuelan government.
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As of this morning the European location and exact date of a deal sign off between VP Vance and Iran's leadership remain in flux. Here is what we know: U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding likely to be signed next week - CBS News cbsnews.com/news/u-s-iran-me…
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Elon Musk has become the first person to cross the trillionaire threshold, at least on paper, after SpaceX priced its blockbuster initial public offering at $135 a share. cbsn.ws/4vKWwUo
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From WH official on Iran deal: 1. Nuclear material will be destroyed and removed 2. Nuclear program will be dismantled 3. None of their money released until they perform 4. Strait of Hormuz will be open 5. No Iran funding of terrorist groups Official adds: "This is what they agreed to. This is a performance based deal."
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“I can’t think of a better way to honor America’s 250th birthday than by giving those who have sacrificed so much a way to make their lives better”: Meta is giving free Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to every legally blind veteran in the U.S., Meta president @DinaPowellMcC and @UFC president and Meta board member @danawhite announce.
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"The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing..." - President Donald J. Trump
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Iran’s Mehr news agency publishes the purported text of the draft agreement with Trump. It will keep the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian control, will promise Iran $300 billion in reconstruction money in addition to an immediate cash transfer of $24 billion, a suspension of sanctions and the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the Middle East. Also, a commitment not to bother Iran again about its missiles and proxies, and restraining Israel in Lebanon. The U.S. gets in exchange a pinky promise to respect the NPT. Let’s see what happens in coming days. Link: mehrnews.com/news/6857718 Full text: A permanent and immediate cessation of war on all fronts, including Lebanon. A U.S. commitment not to interfere in Iran’s internal affairs and to respect the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Full lifting of the naval blockade within 30 days. A U.S. commitment to withdraw its forces from areas surrounding Iran. Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days under arrangements determined by Iran. Suspension of sanctions on the sale of oil, petrochemical products, and related derivatives, along with full Iranian access to the resulting financial revenues. The United States and its allies would be required to present reconstruction plans for Iran worth at least $300 billion. A 60-day negotiation period aimed at reaching a final agreement covering nuclear issues and the complete removal of U.S. primary and secondary sanctions, as well as the repeal of relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council and the IAEA Board of Governors. Reaffirmation by Iran of its commitment under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) not to produce nuclear weapons. During the negotiation period, the United States would commit not to deploy additional forces to the region and not to impose any new sanctions. The release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets during the 60-day final negotiation period. Half of this amount must be made available to Iran before negotiations begin. Establishment of a monitoring mechanism to oversee implementation of the agreement. The final agreement would be approved through a UN Security Council resolution. Final negotiations would not begin before the release of half of Iran’s frozen assets, the suspension of oil sanctions, and the lifting of the naval blockade. The final agreement would focus exclusively on the future of enriched nuclear material and uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, and a program for rebuilding Iran’s economy. Discussion of Iran’s missile program and its support for resistance groups would be definitively excluded from the agenda. As stated by the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, this text still requires review and final approval by the relevant authorities in Iran.
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RT @CBSNews: BREAKING: The Pentagon is currently locked down due to a hazmat situation. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell tells CBS News the…
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Everybody's focused on Lyndsey Fifield's experiences with Platner because she's a Republican. But here's what Jenny Racicot, a lifelong Democrat who dated Platner and spoke to the NYT about an "unsettling" experience she had with him years ago, has to say about him. Speaking with @TheFP, Racicot explained that she is a supporter of Platner’s policies—but not who he is as a person. “I had good memories with him, but also, there’s a side of him that I had an experience with that caused me to cut off all contact and to not support him as a person,” she said. “It was eating me alive to see somebody that I know to be one way publicly portray themselves a different way.” W/@FrannieBlock: thefp.com/p/graham-platners-…
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NATO’s commitment to defend every inch of Allied territory demands that we consistently adapt to an evolving security landscape. As a direct result of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, we’ve seen more incidents with drones along our eastern flank – both in the air and at sea. NATO is working closely with our Allies to ensure we continue to address this challenge efficiently and effectively, including through discussions today in the North Atlantic Council focused on security along the Black Sea
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JUST IN: US inflation jumped to 4.2% (y/y) in May —>the highest in 3 years and up from 2.4% in February before the war in Iran. Higher gas and energy prices drove 60% of the gain. Shelter and food (especially restaurants) also contributed. The monthly increase was 0.5%. Core inflation (excluding food and energy) was 2.9% —>highest since September
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This Sunday on @CBSSunday: Vice President @JDVance on his new book, “Communion,” his life and faith, his outlook on Iran and his handling of that issue inside the administration, his response to Pope Leo and others, and his political future. Plus, Second Lady Usha Vance.
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The U.S. military began launching "self-defense strikes" on Iran in response to Monday's downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday. The two pilots aboard the helicopter were safely rescued. cbsn.ws/4fwIxN6
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The US military didn't take part in the Israeli attacks against Iran, the first since the ceasefire, and the Trump admin didn't order any US defensive action to shield Israel from incoming Iranian missiles, per a US official. @CBSNews
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EXCLUSIVE: A web of oil interests, a fallen congress member, a special envoy and a fleet of social-media influencers tried to pull the Trump administration toward a more accommodating posture on Venezuela. It almost worked. W/ @ebazaileimil politico.com/news/2026/06/07…
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Six people were injured in a stabbing at New York City's Penn Station on Sunday night just ahead of President Trump’s scheduled attendance at the NBA finals game tonight at Madison Square Garden, which is right above Penn Station. The Secret Service has been working with the NYPD for days on the security plan for tonight’s game. Police say the suspect is an “emotionally disturbed person.” ANALYSIS: Aggravated assaults are up more than 40% when compared to 2019 in New York City according to available data on reported crimes. This is in contrast to the significantly lower rates of gun violence. Read more at @CBSNews.com: cbsnews.com/newyork/news/pen…
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The Israeli military says it conducted strikes on military targets in western and central Iran early Monday local time, according to a statement posted on X. The strikes came after Iran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday and after President Trump had called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge him not to retaliate immediately for the Iranian missile attack, according to a senior U.S. official.
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SCOOP — Sens. Cotton & Grassley ask Rubio to “plan for a potential significant gap in foreign intelligence collection” as Senate Dems block FISA 702 extension over Pulte appointment as acting DNI. Deadline is next Friday.
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