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ICE denies having a protester database. But a letter to Congress sheds more light
ICE denies having a protester database. But a letter to Congress sheds more light
In a previously unpublicized letter to Congress, the newly departed head of ICE said the agency collects data on people suspected of potentially unlawful activity, which could include protesters.
Jude Joffe-Block | Jun 10, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Bill Gates tells lawmakers he was not aware of Epstein's crimes
Bill Gates tells lawmakers he was not aware of Epstein's crimes
Gates is sitting for a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Ava Berger | Jun 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
San Francisco immigration court shuts down, striking at heart of historic advocacy
San Francisco immigration court shuts down, striking at heart of historic advocacy
The main San Francisco court was one of the busiest in the country, hearing thousands of cases a year. It was also one of the courts most likely to grant an immigrants' asylum application.
Ximena Bustillo | Jun 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch
The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch
This summer, 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basics to get you started.
Juliana Kim | Jun 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Israeli leader who pulled out of Lebanon warns against getting stuck again
Israeli leader who pulled out of Lebanon warns against getting stuck again
Ehud Barak withdrew Israeli forces from Lebanon in 2000, ending an occupation that lasted nearly two decades. He says that was a quagmire Israel shouldn't repeat.
Greg Myre | Jun 10, 2026, 8:40 AM UTC
After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and math
After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and math
Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different story for 13-year-olds, however.
Sequoia Carrillo | Jun 10, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC
Evette, backed by Trump, and Wilson, a Trump supporter, head to S.C. governor runoff
Evette, backed by Trump, and Wilson, a Trump supporter, head to S.C. governor runoff
In South Carolina, both Republican candidates for governor are MAGA devotees, but Trump only endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, not Attorney General Alan Wilson. The two are headed to a GOP runoff.
Gavin Jackson | Jun 10, 2026, 1:21 AM UTC
California AG's office finds Redlands district compliant with sex abuse reform agreement
California AG's office finds Redlands district compliant with sex abuse reform agreement
The California Attorney General's Office has found that the Redlands Unified School District has been substantially compliant with most court-ordered reforms required by a 2024 judgement.
Madison Aument | Jun 9, 2026, 11:44 PM UTC
House approves bill to speed up union contract negotiations
House approves bill to speed up union contract negotiations
The House has approved a bill to slash the time it takes for newly unionized workers to get a first contract. The measure allows for government intervention if a deal is not reached within 90 days.
Andrea Hsu | Jun 9, 2026, 11:10 PM UTC
Federal judges face scrutiny after alleged misconduct in 3 states
Federal judges face scrutiny after alleged misconduct in 3 states
Three judges are facing misconduct allegations in three different states, putting pressure on the federal judiciary's system for policing bad behavior in its own ranks.
Carrie Johnson | Jun 9, 2026, 10:42 PM UTC
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