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Harvard and Montana Technological University researchers propose aliens might be among us despite no evidence in recent government reports Getty Images

Harvard thought experiment suggests aliens may be among us

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a Trump-era bump stock ban from 2018. Biden responded by calling on Congress to pass a ban on bump stocks. Getty Images

Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era bump stock ban in blow to ATF

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, D, is considering a face mask ban on subways to help prevent antisemitic crimes. Reuters

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul considers face mask ban to combat antisemitic crime

A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked President Biden's Title IX LGBTQ+ expansion in four states. AP Images

Judge blocks Biden’s Title IX LGBTQ+ protections in 4 states

The Supreme Court unanimously voted to preserve nationwide access to the abortion pill, rejecting a challenge to how the FDA regulates it. Getty Images

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill

Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer, has lost her case against World Aquatics' transgender policy, barring her from competition. AP Images

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas loses case, barred from elite women’s races

Tesla shareholders overwhelmingly approved Elon Musk's pay package for the second time. But he may not be able to take this vote to the bank. AP Images

Tesla shareholders side with Elon Musk. Here’s why it won’t erase legal woes

Last year, Texas lawmakers passed a bill that required armed officers in every school. Nine months later, research shows that isn't the case. Getty Images

Survey: Texas promised armed guards at every school, most don’t have them

Former President Donald Trump spoke about his campaign strategy and policy during a visit with congressional Republicans. Getty Images

Trump visits Republicans on Capitol Hill, says he wants to eliminate taxes on tips

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that mifepristone — the pill used in 60% of U.S. abortions — can remain accessible. Getty Images

Supreme Court says abortion pill can stay on the market; IVF debate continues

A Georgia appeals court will decide the future of a small town where locals are fighting plans to build a monkey breeding facility. AP Images

Small Georgia town could be home to thousands of monkeys despite protests

President Biden attends G7 Summit in Italy, expected to sign a 10-year security pact with Ukraine and endorse a $50 billion loan plan. Getty Images

US, Ukraine set to sign 10-year security pact at G7 summit  

Attorney General Merrick Garland says House has "turned a serious congressional authority into a partisan weapon" after contempt vote. Getty Images

Attorney General Merrick Garland held in contempt of Congress

There's a single, subtle change in the Federal Reserve's latest comments on inflation. Here's what it means for future rate cuts. Getty Images

Federal Reserve teased a ‘glimmer of hope’ in its comments on inflation

Five people have been convicted of stealing more than $40 million in COVID-19 funds under the guise they were going to kids in need of food. Getty Images

Five convicted of stealing more than $40 million in COVID-19 funds

An appeals court has ruled that a Texas library must reinstate eight of 17 banned books. The ruling comes after the books were banned by local officials and ordered to be removed from library shelves. Getty Images

Government can’t ban books even if they include ‘butts and farts,’ court says

Anti-Israel posters targeted the Brooklyn Museum's Jewish director and board members' homes during an antisemitic vandalism incident. Eric Adams via X

Brooklyn Museum director, board targeted in antisemitic vandalism attack

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said Chief Justice John Roberts should use his administrative authority to have Alito "sanctioned." Getty Images

Senior Senate Democrat wants to block Alito from writing majority opinions

Eight suspected terrorists with possible ties to ISIS were arrested. Efforts are now underway to deport the detained suspects. Getty Images

8 suspected terrorists with ties to ISIS detained after crossing US border

Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting prepare to graduate high school on June 12. Getty Images

Graduation day is bittersweet for Sandy Hook shooting survivors

What's next now that Hunter Biden has been convicted on all 3 federal gun charges? Learn more in the Morning Rundown for June 12. AP Images

Hunter Biden Convicted on all 3 federal gun charges

This weapon of the week from Performance Drone Works has a few highlights that make it stand out from the rest of the pack for the military. Performance Drone Works

Smaller drones finding a home in the military: Weapon of the week

Joey Chestnut, the 16-time world hotdog eating champ, will not be competing in this year's Nathan's Famous Hotdog Eating Contest. Nathan's said that it's because he's chosen to promote another hotdog brand instead of theirs. Getty Images

Joey Chestnut will not be competing in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

A liberal activist went undercover at a charity event, obtaining recordings that have brought new scrutiny to the U.S. Supreme Court. Getty Images

Reaction to conservative Supreme Court justices secretly recorded at Gala