CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 05.06.2026.
It displays 151 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
05.06.2026 ⇢ The Day the House Rebuked Trump on Ukraine Aid
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The day's dominant story was the House vote to pass Ukraine aid, with 18 Republicans defying Trump's foreign policy, a rebuke covered by multiple outlets. This followed the previous day's war powers resolution against Iran strikes, signaling sustained GOP fractures. By evening, the Platner scandal intensified with new allegations of abuse and Nazi tattoos, drawing comparisons to Kavanaugh hearings and splitting partisan reactions. Late coverage shifted to Iran, where an adviser said the 'ball is in Trump's court' on negotiations, and the U.S. shot down Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, campaigning in Wisconsin, vowed a quick end to the Iran war. Other threads included the scrapping of the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' California primary results with Becerra advancing, and Pulte's appointment to overhaul ODNI.
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James Handy, an actor with appearances in “Jumanji,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Taps” was brutally murdered by his girlfriend’s son, police said.
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An actor with appearances in “Jumanji,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Taps” was brutally murdered by his girlfriend’s son, police said.
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Associated Press
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew their shaky ceasefire, aiming for comprehensive peace talks later this month. The U.S.
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Associated Press
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew their shaky ceasefire, aiming for comprehensive peace talks later this month. The U.S.
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The Washington Post
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A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many teachers are using AI to save time, but a majority are also worried the technology is making it harder for students to learn to think for themselves.
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Several women who previously dated Graham Platner have described “unsettling” and controversial behavior by him.
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Los Angeles Times
Ian Prasad Philbrick
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The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3 percent.
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CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
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New York Post
Her deranged remarks mirrored talking points repeatedly pushed by Russian President Vladimir Putin throughout the nearly four-year war.
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Most Civil Forfeiture Victims Never See the Inside of a Courtroom
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11:27⇢House Rebukes Trump on Ukraine Aid
⌨The House passes Ukraine aid with 18 GOP defections, rebuking Trump's foreign policy (USA Today, NBC News, MSNBC). Meanwhile, GOP senators block a ban on Trump's 'slush fund' (HuffPost). The Platner scandal continues with new allegations (Breitbart, Daily Wire).
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Children’s shows are promoting LGBTQ propaganda, wishing kids a “Happy Pride Month” on social media. “I don’t want these creepy perverts to wish me anything,” one X user proclaimed.
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Breitbart News
Pop star Madonna posted a bizarre video of herself crawling around on all fours in front of her toilet to issue a Pride Month message while letting her breasts hang out of her dress and smoking a cigarette.
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The Debate Over Israel Aid Is Coming. Congress Wants To Future-Proof the Relationship First.
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In Lebanon, Israel is reusing the same strategy as in Gaza and the West Bank. Demanding the “evacuation” of the population and destroying civilian architecture, it wants to make it impossible for residents ever to return.
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The Washington Post
Consumer spending, which fuels two-thirds of the economy, rose half a percent in April, down slightly from March but a resilient showing, experts say.
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The Atlantic
He is about to take SpaceX public—pushing other AI companies to do the same.
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Associated Press
U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of rising costs from the Iran war.
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The Daily Beast
The president has been obsessing over his renovations to the Reflecting Pool and complaining about the coverage.
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Washington Free Beacon
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After cutting its support for frontline healthcare workers in Central Africa, the Trump administration is pointing fingers.
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The number shows a resilient labor market, although wage growth lags inflation. It’s also looking more likely that the Fed will raise interest rates this year.
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A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader said talks with the U.S. are deadlocked, with Tehran demanding the release of $24 billion in frozen assets before negotiations can advance. Mohsen Rezaei told CNN that President Donald Trump "must break this deadlock. The ball is in Trump's court." Rezaei said Iran wants $12 billion in frozen assets released upon signing an interim agreement, followed by another $12 billion at a later stage.
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Perspective: Platner’s defenders insist the stakes are too high. Democrats should notice where they’ve heard that argument before.
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The actor’s girlfriend spoke exclusively to The California Post.
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The New York Times
The U.S.-brokered agreement requires Hezbollah, which Iran backs, to stop firing first. But the group rejected the conditions as a virtual surrender.
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Trump has revealed the new lineup for a rally celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary after a slew of musicians pulled out of a Freedom 250 event.
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The Washington Post
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14:23⇢House Rebukes Trump on Ukraine Aid
⌨The House passes Ukraine aid with 18 GOP defections, rebuking Trump's foreign policy (USA Today, NBC News, MSNBC). Meanwhile, GOP senators block a ban on Trump's 'slush fund' (HuffPost). The Platner scandal continues with new allegations (Breitbart, Daily Wire).
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California election officials are calling on the public to "be patient" as primary ballots get counted.
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The state Supreme Court rejected Attorney General Kris Mayes’ appeal to revive her crooked case, so she’s shopping for a new grand jury.
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The Washington Post
Big business, including tech and AI companies, launched a quiet but extensive lobbying effort against the green card policy requiring applicants to apply from abroad.
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U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of increasing costs from the Iran war.
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Breitbart News
Thursday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) called for an end to the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act.
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Trump has left little doubt about what he expects from Pulte in the role. "I'd like him to fire a lot of people," Trump told reporters Friday when asked about the appointment, arguing that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence has become bloated and that too many employees are holdovers from previous administrations.
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NPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.
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New York Post
The fan accused of verbally harassing Jalen Brunson has been banned from sitting courtside for the remainder of the Finals, an NBA spokesperson told The Post.
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Why one infected calf has America’s beef industry on edge.
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The Daily Beast
The president hinted at an intelligence agency bloodbath.
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The Federalist
Democrats are casting Platner’s accusers as unreliable after treating the word of Kavanaugh’s suspect accusers as gospel.
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The Daily Caller
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The Washington Post
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The Boston Globe
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The Daily Beast
Rep. Joyce Beatty wants proof that the Kennedy Center will take steps to book shows after its closure was halted.
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Graham Platner Has Made #MeToo Democrats and Their Enemies Switch Sides
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It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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Matteo Arnaldi dropped out, sending No. 10-seeded Flavio Cobolli to the final, where the No. 2-seeded Alexander Zverev awaits.
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A source tells us that when it came to picking a place for the high-profile occasion “privacy was of number one importance to them both.”
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The Boston Globe
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilling after President Trump had it painted "American flag blue." Some visitors say the results of the project — which reportedly cost millions — are subtle.
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The New York Times
Matteo Arnaldi dropped out, sending No. 10-seeded Flavio Cobolli to the final, where the No. 2-seeded Alexander Zverev awaits.
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The president sat down for an exclusive interview with Kristen Welker as the U.S. looks to make a deal with Iran to end the war.
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Los Angeles Times
Christina Cauterucci
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The development comes as analysts warn that any escalation involving the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could send already diminished oil supplies plunging further and intensify pressure on global fuel prices.
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In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Trump said he believed Iran now had roughly 21-22% of the missiles it did when the war started.
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AI slop will teach your kid how to dust underwater and eat salad with scissors.
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The Washington Post
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18:23⇢Iran Ball in Trump's Court
⌨The media focuses on Iran negotiations, with an adviser to the supreme leader saying the ball is in Trump's court (CBS) and Trump stating Iran hasn't agreed to a deal because they're strong and proud (NBC News). Meanwhile, Iran sets sights on a second oil chokepoint (Newsmax), and Iran World Cup players get US visas (ABC News).
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NBC News
Trump told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he believed Iran now had roughly 21%-22% of the missiles it did when the war started.
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Breitbart News
The U.S. State Department announced a new round of sanctions Thursday on the crème de la crème of Cuba’s communist Castro family dynasty.
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Trump told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he believed Iran now had roughly 21%-22% of the missiles it did when the war started.
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Even If Trump's Ballroom Project Is Illegal, a DOJ Lawyer Says, the Courts Cannot Stop It
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Breitbart News
The U.S. State Department announced a new round of sanctions Thursday on the crème de la crème of Cuba’s communist Castro family dynasty.
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These citywide events are a low-stakes way to meet people and combat loneliness.
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The Daily Beast
“Let’s focus on the coffee and not on the froth,” a U.S. ambassador said.
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After months of doubts over their participation, Iran’s players have received visas for the United States just days before the World Cup begins.
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Mother Jones
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The US military shot down four Iranian drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday evening, US Central Command said — as President Trump told an audience in Wisconsin he had to hurry…
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Facing a pivotal midterm race that could help decide which party controls Congress, the president told attendees to expect a rapid end to the conflict and fast-plummeting fertilizer and fuel prices. Trump aimed to tamp down farmers' increasing anxieties over the economic toll of the war, which has so far defied speedy resolutions.
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In Lebanon, Israel is reusing the same strategy as in Gaza and the West Bank. Demanding the “evacuation” of the population and destroying civilian architecture, it wants to make it impossible for residents ever to return.
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President Trump said he's exploring the federal government acquiring shares in AI companies, likening it to a "partnership with the American people."
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The Department of Defense moved this week to reduce the number of recognized religions, faiths and belief systems from more than 200 to 31.
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Associated Press
Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state.
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The Washington Post
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It's unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal, as an Iranian official says "the ball is in Trump's court," and Israel-Hezbollah hostilities continue.
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20:17⇢Drones Downed Near Hormuz
⌨The dominant story is the US military shooting down Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple outlets reporting strikes on Iran targets. Trump vows a quick end to the war, while an Iranian official says the ball is in Trump's court. Other topics include Xavier Becerra advancing in California governor race, new Cuba sanctions, and Iran's soccer team allowed into US for World Cup.
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Democrat Xavier Becerra becomes the first candidate to advance to general election for California governor.
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The Washington Post
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This week the jobs numbers smashed expectations for the third consecutive month, lots of foreigners went home and lots of federal workers had to get a real job, factory output is growing rapidly, and manufacturing wages are in hot pursuit.
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Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest NBA Finals score, news and highlights.
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The New York Times
Visitor numbers to Shibuya are surging and trash cans are scarce. Enter the city patrol.
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The Nasdaq Composite suffered one of its sharpest selloffs in years on Friday.
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The Daily Beast
Former Obama national security adviser Ben Rhodes says Trump is sidelining experts on Iran and repeating mistakes the Obama team worked to avoid.
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The Washington Post
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New York Post
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The Daily Beast
Much like the Great American State Fair, Trump’s birthday cage fight is proving remarkably effective at repelling celebrities.
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New York Post
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New York Post
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The Washington Post
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New York Post
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It's unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal, as an Iranian official says "the ball is in Trump's court," and Israel-Hezbollah hostilities continue.
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Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest NBA Finals score, news and highlights.
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22:34⇢Iran Ball in Trump's Court
⌨The media focuses on the U.S.-Iran conflict, with CBS reporting another round of fire and an Iranian official saying 'the ball is in Trump's court.' Meanwhile, the Nasdaq suffered a historic $1.7 trillion market-cap loss (Newsmax), and Xavier Becerra advances to the California governor general election (ABC News, USA Today, Epoch Times).
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The Daily Beast
The president found time between discussions of farming policy to rave about a stranger’s physique and an Olympian’s legs.
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Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has clinched the top spot on California's ballot for governor. With millions of ballots still to be counted, his November challenger is unknown.
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The Knicks are heading back to the Garden with a commanding NBA Finals lead.
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