Tuesday, June 10
Donald Trump has stirred controversy by suggesting a cover-up of Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis, expressing surprise that the public wasn't informed earlier. Trump alluded to the severity of Biden's condition and questioned the timing of its detection. His son, Donald Trump Jr.
A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), deeming the takeover by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as illegal. Judge Beryl Howell stated that the removal of the board by the administration was unconstitutional, rendering subsequent actions null and void.
US President Trump signed the 'Take It Down Act,' a federal law criminalizing the sharing of explicit images without consent, including AI-generated fakes. Supported by Melania Trump, the law requires social media platforms to remove such content within 48 hours of a victim's request, potentially facing prison time for offenders.
Citing an unnamed source familiar with the talks, the Washington Post said that US officials have told Israel it could lose American backing if the conflict does not stop. "Trump's people are letting Israel know, 'We will abandon you if you do not end this war,'" the source was quoted as saying by the Washington Post.
Kerry Morgan testified that Sean "Diddy" Combs assaulted her, suspecting Cassie Ventura of infidelity. Morgan claimed Combs choked her and hit her with a hanger, resulting in a concussion. Following the incident, Ventura allegedly downplayed the assault and had Morgan sign a non-disclosure agreement after Combs paid her $30,000, ending their friendship.
Former FBI chiefs Kash Patel and Dan Bongino insist Jeffrey Epstein's death was a suicide, countering conspiracy theories. They cite their experience and review of the case file, dismissing claims of foul play. The controversy surrounding Epstein's death persists, fueled by surveillance malfunctions and conflicting forensic opinions, even as more FBI investigations are hinted at.
Israel has recovered the official Syrian archive of spy Eli Cohen, executed in 1965, in a covert Mossad operation. The archive, containing 2,500 documents, photos, and personal items, was presented to Cohen's widow. Recovered materials include handwritten letters, forged passports, and the original death sentence, offering insights into Cohen's intelligence work and final days.
The Mexican Navy training vessel Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two cadet fatalities and multiple injuries. A mechanical failure is suspected to have caused the ship to lose power and drift into the bridge during a farewell ceremony. Investigations are underway, raising concerns about potential staffing issues within the US Coast Guard.
