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Former Connolly Aide Wins Democratic Nomination in Northern Virginia Special Election James Walkinshaw, a longtime political aide and local official, has secured the Democratic nomination to succeed the late Rep. Gerry Connolly in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, a solidly Democratic seat in the Washington, D.C. suburbs. Walkinshaw emerged victorious in Saturday’s party-run primary, earning 59.54% of the vote, according to results released by the 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee of Virginia. He defeated nine other contenders, including state Senator Stella Pekarsky and Delegate Irene Shin. Shin placed second with 14.27% of the vote, while Pekarsky finished third at 13.40%. A…

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda signed a peace accord on Friday in a U.S.-facilitated effort aimed at ending decades of deadly fighting in eastern Congo, while also opening the door for American officials and companies to secure access to vital regional minerals. “Today, the violence and destruction comes to an end, and the entire region begins a new chapter of hope and opportunity, harmony, prosperity and peace,” President Trump declared during a White House ceremony with the nations’ foreign ministers. Earlier, the pact was officially signed in the State Department’s Treaty Room, beneath a portrait of Colin Powell—America’s…

Iran Holds Massive Funeral for Senior Commanders and Scientists Killed in War with Israel Thousands of Iranians dressed in black gathered in the heart of Tehran on Saturday for a solemn funeral procession honoring military leaders, nuclear scientists, and civilians killed during this month’s war with Israel. State media reported that among the 60 individuals being commemorated were at least 10 top commanders and 16 nuclear scientists, including some of the country’s most senior figures. Those killed included Major General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of the armed forces, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander General Hossein Salami, and General Amir Ali…

On Friday, U.S. federal prosecutors announced charges against 11 individuals involved in an extensive fraud scheme based in Russia, which aimed to defraud Medicare—the federal health insurance program for seniors and people with disabilities—of approximately $10.6 billion. The indictment, dated June 18, describes the group as a “transnational criminal organization” responsible for a sweeping healthcare fraud and money laundering operation. According to the filing, the defendants acquired numerous previously legitimate medical equipment businesses and used them to submit fake claims for high-cost devices that were never delivered. In the process, they stole the personal data of over a million Medicare…

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will step away from the team for the rest of the season to address a medical issue, the club announced Friday. Washington, 73, and currently the oldest manager in Major League Baseball, has been away from the dugout for the past week after exhibiting signs of fatigue and shortness of breath during a road series against the New York Yankees, which concluded on June 19. He returned to Southern California shortly afterward and underwent medical evaluations before being placed on leave. In his absence, bench coach Ray Montgomery has taken over…

Trump Administration Defends Iran Strikes Amid Dispute Over Intelligence WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has escalated its defense of recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran, citing newly acquired intelligence that supports claims of a successful operation, despite leaked assessments suggesting Tehran’s nuclear program may only have suffered a temporary setback. The administration is reportedly considering limiting the distribution of classified intelligence to Congress, according to reports from The Washington Post and Associated Press, as internal disagreements and criticism mount. “This was a devastating attack, and it knocked them for a loop,” former President Donald Trump said Wednesday, walking back earlier remarks…

HANOI, Vietnam — Starting next month, Vietnam will abolish the death penalty for eight criminal offenses, including embezzlement and attempts to overthrow the government, according to a statement from the National Assembly on Wednesday. The move will spare the life of real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, who was sentenced to death last year in a $12 billion fraud case. The National Assembly, Vietnam’s legislative body, unanimously approved amendments to the Criminal Code that eliminate capital punishment for several crimes. These include damaging state property, producing counterfeit medicines, threatening peace or launching aggressive wars, espionage, and drug possession, according to…

Tulsi Gabbard Sidelined as Trump Administration Sharpens Iran and Israel Policy WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, once a vocal critic of U.S. military interventions and now a key figure in the Trump administration, appears to have lost influence in internal deliberations over potential military action against Iran, according to multiple senior officials familiar with the situation. Although Gabbard’s allies acknowledge some tensions with the White House, they argue the friction has been exaggerated. None of them believe she’s at risk of resigning over the president’s Iran strategy — even if that includes direct military engagement. Signs of…

Amazon CEO Warns AI Could Lead to Corporate Job Cuts Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy has cautioned white-collar employees that advances in artificial intelligence could lead to job reductions within the company over the next several years. In a memo sent to staff, Jassy said that the growing use of generative AI tools — including autonomous AI agents and chatbots — is expected to significantly change how work is done at Amazon. As a result, some roles may no longer be necessary. “As we roll out more generative AI and agents, it should change the way our work is done,” Jassy…

Israeli Airstrike Disrupts Iran State TV Broadcast Amid Escalating Conflict On Monday, June 16, 2025, Iran’s state-run news agency reported a significant incident in Tehran, where an Israeli airstrike targeted the Iranian state broadcaster IRIB during a live television broadcast. The attack abruptly interrupted the program, causing the studio to fill with dust and forcing the reporter to flee as an explosion occurred behind her. The broadcast quickly switched to prerecorded content as the situation unfolded. Approximately an hour before the strike, Israel had issued an evacuation warning for the area surrounding Tehran’s TV studios, urging residents to leave due…