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Revocation of access newest attempt by Trump’s defense department to restrict reporting on military affairs Journalists may no longer enter the Pentagon’s press office, which has been designated as a classified space amid growing moves to restrict press access to the defense department. “This is the most transparent war department in history. No amount of … Read more

Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, is speaking out following his latest controversy over sexually text messages he sent to half a dozen women while married. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.

Tehran says Israel’s operation in Lebanon is violation of existing ceasefire with US, throwing wrench in planned peace talks – key US politics stories from Monday 1 June Peace talks planned between the US and Iran are in limbo yet again, sparked by the Israeli offensive in Lebanon. The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said … Read more

Albanian anti-corruption prosecutors are investigating changes to the protected status of a coastal wetland where a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, has drawn environmental opposition and protests, according to Politico. SPAK, Albania’s special anti-corruption prosecution office, has opened a probe into changes made to the status … Read more

Ohio-based slider chain introduces Southwest Veggie Slider permanently after customer feedback for meatless option Vegetarians have a new reason to celebrate: White Castle has added a permanent meat-free option to its menu. On Monday, the Columbus, Ohio-based slider chain announced the launch of the Southwest Veggie Slider, featuring a crispy brown rice crust and a … Read more

Other progressive members of Congress who endorsed Platner, the leading Democratic candidate for the Senate in Maine, are also coming to his defense.

Fans of the Hollywood icon set a new world record as 1,034 people descended on the California desert town to celebrate what would have been her 100th birthday. It was the largest ever gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe Continue reading…

President Trump said he would be ‘okay’ if the Iranian regime refused to return to talks. The administration also appeared to abandon its $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

The Trump administration has selected a veteran Border Patrol official with more than 26 years of service to lead the agency following the resignation of former Chief Mike Banks. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Monday that Rosario “Pete” Vasquez will serve as the next chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, overseeing nearly 20,000 … Read more

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, American voters remain attached to the country, even as a majority describe it in negative terms and many believe Americans are more divided by their values than united by them. That’s according to the latest Fox News national survey released Monday. When asked what one word best … Read more