Bessent flips script on Dem senator with reminder about his son’s past ties to Epstein
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted Sen. Ron Wyden about his son's emails with Jeffrey Epstein during a tense budget hearing exchange.
California awaits official primary results
As the votes are still coming in for California’s primaries, it seems voters will likely send two Republican political newcomers to the November elections. Meanwhile, CBS News projects current Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will advance to a runoff this fall. Matt Gutman has more details. Original CBS News Link
Trump declines to say whether he’s dropped “anti-weaponization” fund plans
President Trump called the idea of establishing what the White House calls an “anti-weaponization” fund, “the greatest thing,” on Wednesday, and wouldn’t say whether he’s agreed to drop plans for it. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had told lawmakers this week that the fund would be dropped after a federal judge temporarily blocked its establishment.
Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Customs Fraud, Duty Evasion
President Donald Trump prepares to sign an executive order during an event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on June 3, 2026. Trump signed executive orders related to strengthening customs enforcement and reforms to federal work laws. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing a broad
These Republicans bucked the party on Iran, Ukraine votes
Several GOP lawmakers joined House Democrats on Wednesday afternoon to pass a resolution to force the Trump administration to end its war against Iran and to advance legislation to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Four Republicans crossed party lines to support the Iran war powers resolution, including Reps. Thomas Massie (Ky.), Brian Fitzpatrick…
Rubio Says US Not Withholding $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies in Washington on June 3, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers this week that the United States is not withholding a pending $14 billion arms package for Taiwan, saying the package remains under review and that Washington’s policy toward Taiwan has not changed.
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