https://divergence.news/event/11841Divergenceen2026-06-26T20:45:50.267997+00:00Trump calls Democratic-aligned progressive candidates 'godless communists' at Faith and Freedom Coalition conference https://divergence.news/event/11839Divergenceen2026-06-26T20:03:10.553267+00:00Earthquakes kill over 920 people in Venezuela, triggering international rescue and aid response. https://divergence.news/event/11838Divergenceen2026-06-26T20:03:10.531439+00:00Supreme Court rules 6-3 to allow Trump administration to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians https://divergence.news/event/11836Divergenceen2026-06-26T19:27:36.486700+00:00Washington DC settles lawsuit with man detained for playing Darth Vader theme while protesting National Guard patrol https://divergence.news/event/11834Divergenceen2026-06-26T18:12:48.912537+00:00House Oversight Committee subpoenas Leon Black during Epstein investigation interview https://divergence.news/event/11832Divergenceen2026-06-26T17:36:27.214010+00:00Trump threatens 100% tariff on countries that impose digital services taxes on US tech companies https://divergence.news/event/11831Divergenceen2026-06-26T17:36:27.198894+00:00Israel and Lebanon sign US-brokered framework agreement in Washington on June 26, 2026 https://divergence.news/event/11828Divergenceen2026-06-26T16:23:14.904746+00:00Iran drones strike cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, US military retaliates with strikes on Iranian targets https://divergence.news/event/11827Divergenceen2026-06-26T15:47:22.769651+00:00Mel Brooks turns 100 years old on June 28, 2026 https://divergence.news/event/11826Divergenceen2026-06-26T15:47:22.739741+00:00Utah judge holds prosecutor in contempt but keeps death penalty in Tyler Robinson murder case https://divergence.news/event/11823Divergenceen2026-06-26T14:33:59.320427+00:00The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza and replaced him with Andy Green https://divergence.news/event/11821Divergenceen2026-06-26T13:58:01.819002+00:00A small aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower, Beijing's tallest skyscraper, on June 26, 2026. https://divergence.news/event/11819Divergenceen2026-06-26T13:18:02.972150+00:00Gavin Newsom proposes a national billionaires tax while opposing a California ballot measure on the same subject https://divergence.news/event/11818Divergenceen2026-06-26T12:07:53.511520+00:00Volkswagen considers cutting up to 100,000 jobs and closing four German factories https://divergence.news/event/11817Divergenceen2026-06-26T11:33:51.382654+00:00Rabbis sign open letter demanding apology from NYC Mayor Mamdani over AIPAC 'monsters' speech https://divergence.news/event/11813Divergenceen2026-06-26T10:22:39.878868+00:00Democratic Socialists of America expand political influence following New York primary wins in 2026 midterm cycle https://divergence.news/event/11812Divergenceen2026-06-26T09:48:52.057648+00:00Ukraine launches a mass drone attack of 660 drones across 12 Russian regions and Crimea https://divergence.news/event/11810Divergenceen2026-06-26T08:43:03.558004+00:00IAEA chief says US-Iran deal grants nuclear inspectors access to Iran's sites https://divergence.news/event/11808Divergenceen2026-06-26T06:31:14.263117+00:00South Korea announces plan to train 500,000 drone warriors and procure 60,000 drones by 2029 https://divergence.news/event/11807Divergenceen2026-06-26T06:31:14.251469+00:00Texas State Board of Education votes on requiring Bible stories in public school curriculum https://divergence.news/event/11805Divergenceen2026-06-26T04:51:00.345802+00:00Australia and Paraguay draw 0-0 to secure knockout round berths at 2026 World Cup https://divergence.news/event/11801Divergenceen2026-06-26T01:55:17.084173+00:00Marina Mabrey ties WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points. https://divergence.news/event/11800Divergenceen2026-06-26T01:55:17.070460+00:00Japan and Sweden draw 1-1 to advance to World Cup knockout stage. https://divergence.news/event/11799Divergenceen2026-06-26T01:22:17.044806+00:00New York City Rent Guidelines Board votes 7-1 to freeze rents on approximately one million rent-stabilized apartments https://divergence.news/event/11798Divergenceen2026-06-26T00:47:37.730583+00:00Trump signs executive order on pesticides and regenerative agriculture. https://divergence.news/event/11797Divergenceen2026-06-26T00:47:37.717876+00:00Federal judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire arson trial after jury deadlocks 10-2 for acquittal https://divergence.news/event/11795Divergenceen2026-06-25T23:38:14.667526+00:00Trump nominates Chris Klomp as deputy secretary of Health and Human Services. https://divergence.news/event/11794Divergenceen2026-06-25T23:38:14.653336+00:00Federal judge orders DOJ to unredact Epstein files or explain redactions by July 2. https://divergence.news/event/11792Divergenceen2026-06-25T22:25:52.237579+00:00King Charles III will not reside at Buckingham Palace after refurbishment and discloses tax payments. https://divergence.news/event/11791Divergenceen2026-06-25T22:25:52.216878+00:00House GOP rebels blockade floor action to pressure Senate on SAVE America Act. https://divergence.news/event/11789Divergenceen2026-06-25T21:48:41.131729+00:00Supreme Court issues 6-3 rulings backing Trump immigration policies on TPS and asylum seekers https://divergence.news/event/11787Divergenceen2026-06-25T21:48:41.072597+00:00FIFA permits rainbow flags at Egypt vs. Iran World Cup match designated as Seattle's Pride Match https://divergence.news/event/11786Divergenceen2026-06-25T21:12:54.282734+00:00Two powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela near Caracas, killing at least 188 people. https://divergence.news/event/11785Divergenceen2026-06-25T21:12:54.263507+00:00Netanyahu declares Israeli forces will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely. https://divergence.news/event/11784Divergenceen2026-06-25T20:37:40.074721+00:00Iran reasserts control over Strait of Hormuz shipping after vessel struck near Oman https://divergence.news/event/11783Divergenceen2026-06-25T20:02:47.095857+00:00Microsoft raises Xbox console prices worldwide citing memory costs and tariffs. https://divergence.news/event/11782Divergenceen2026-06-25T20:02:47.071385+00:00Supreme Court rules Trump administration can turn away asylum seekers at the border and end TPS protections. https://divergence.news/event/11777Divergenceen2026-06-25T18:37:58.639328+00:00Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention facility is closing after nearly one year of operation. https://divergence.news/event/11775Divergenceen2026-06-25T18:37:58.608898+00:00Three DSA-backed candidates win Democratic primaries in New York City. https://divergence.news/event/11774Divergenceen2026-06-25T18:37:58.596453+00:00Air Canada flight diverted to Boston after captain suffered medical emergency. https://divergence.news/event/11773Divergenceen2026-06-25T18:37:58.579831+00:00National Park Service reports Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor in court filing. https://divergence.news/event/11771Divergenceen2026-06-25T18:37:58.553593+00:00Federal judge blocks Trump executive order restricting mail-in ballot delivery. https://divergence.news/event/11768Divergenceen2026-06-25T17:59:13.503413+00:00Iran strikes Singapore-flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely in Strait of Hormuz, prompting UN to pause evacuation of stranded sailors https://divergence.news/event/11765Divergenceen2026-06-25T17:24:39.411201+00:00New York prosecutors drop rape charge against Harvey Weinstein after accuser declines to testify again. https://divergence.news/event/11758Divergenceen2026-06-25T15:00:42.007430+00:00Apple raises MacBook and iPad prices globally due to memory chip shortage driven by AI demand. https://divergence.news/event/11756Divergenceen2026-06-25T15:00:41.956723+00:00Iran and US dispute terms of unfrozen funds under Pakistan-brokered MOU. https://divergence.news/event/11755Divergenceen2026-06-25T14:22:57.197837+00:00U.S. stock markets see mixed trading as Micron surges, Apple drops on price hikes, and tech stocks face renewed pressure. https://divergence.news/event/11754Divergenceen2026-06-25T14:22:57.182147+00:00Supreme Court rules 6-3 in favor of Trump administration on two immigration cases involving TPS terminations and asylum seeker border policy https://divergence.news/event/11753Divergenceen2026-06-25T14:22:57.167468+00:00Supreme Court rules federal law preempts state failure-to-warn lawsuits against Roundup maker. https://divergence.news/event/11752Divergenceen2026-06-25T14:22:57.142602+00:00Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns on private property open to the public. https://divergence.news/event/11750Divergenceen2026-06-25T13:48:49.976851+00:00Democratic socialist candidates won Democratic primaries for three New York congressional seats and multiple state legislative positions. https://divergence.news/event/11749Divergenceen2026-06-25T13:13:29.627252+00:00JPMorgan names Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh co-presidents. https://divergence.news/event/11747Divergenceen2026-06-25T13:13:29.588207+00:00Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to 4.1% in May, a three-year high. https://divergence.news/event/11746Divergenceen2026-06-25T12:03:41.311973+00:00Ukraine Recovery Conference opens in Gdansk with EU loan disbursement. https://divergence.news/event/11745Divergenceen2026-06-25T12:03:41.299405+00:00EU designates Amazon and Microsoft cloud services under Digital Markets Act. https://divergence.news/event/11744Divergenceen2026-06-25T11:29:16.597871+00:00Russell 1000 index set to add SpaceX and small-cap stocks. https://divergence.news/event/11740Divergenceen2026-06-25T09:12:28.550419+00:00Secretary of State Rubio tours Gulf states to reassure allies on US-Iran deal terms. https://divergence.news/event/11734Divergenceen2026-06-25T01:28:31.038867+00:00Morocco defeat Haiti 4-2 to advance to World Cup round of 32 as Group C runners-up. https://divergence.news/event/11729Divergenceen2026-06-25T00:18:19.730095+00:00Court filing reveals Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO before DOJ antitrust settlement. https://divergence.news/event/11726Divergenceen2026-06-24T23:07:55.473838+00:00Socialist-backed candidates defeat incumbent Democrats in New York primaries. https://divergence.news/event/11723Divergenceen2026-06-24T23:07:55.436578+00:00Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faces problems and political scrutiny. https://divergence.news/event/11722Divergenceen2026-06-24T22:26:51.808911+00:00Ivan Cepeda concedes Colombian presidential election to Abelardo de la Espriella. https://divergence.news/event/11720Divergenceen2026-06-24T22:26:51.774794+00:00Justice Department warns California it will sue over Glock ban and Maryland Republicans request similar review. https://divergence.news/event/11719Divergenceen2026-06-24T21:17:50.997060+00:00White House requests $87.6 billion emergency supplemental funding for Iran war and other priorities. https://divergence.news/event/11718Divergenceen2026-06-24T21:17:50.970409+00:00Trump clashes with Senate Republicans over Iran war powers and voting bill. https://divergence.news/event/11717Divergenceen2026-06-24T20:42:13.792496+00:00Micron Technology forecasts Q4 revenue above estimates on AI-driven memory demand. https://divergence.news/event/11715Divergenceen2026-06-24T20:42:13.766804+00:00Three Mamdani-backed candidates win New York Democratic primaries, ousting two incumbents. https://divergence.news/event/11714Divergenceen2026-06-24T20:42:13.749683+00:00Federal judge blocks Trump administration subpoenas for transgender patients' medical records at New York hospitals. https://divergence.news/event/11712Divergenceen2026-06-24T20:05:32.850366+00:00Norwegian World Cup fans gather in New York City. https://divergence.news/event/11709Divergenceen2026-06-24T19:29:13.481857+00:006th Circuit Court of Appeals rules Michigan does not have to turn over voter registration list to DOJ. https://divergence.news/event/11708Divergenceen2026-06-24T19:29:13.467218+00:00President Trump kicks off Great American State Fair celebrating America's 250th anniversary. https://divergence.news/event/11707Divergenceen2026-06-24T18:53:38.165624+00:00A street closure permit near Madison Square Garden has been filed for an event during the July 4 weekend, sparking speculation about a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding. https://divergence.news/event/11706Divergenceen2026-06-24T18:18:04.380957+00:00Postmaster General David Steiner testifies before Senate on USPS finances and mail-in ballot rule. https://divergence.news/event/11705Divergenceen2026-06-24T18:18:04.368986+00:00Abortion access and politics four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. https://divergence.news/event/11704Divergenceen2026-06-24T18:18:04.354000+00:00Israel refuses to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon amid US-mediated negotiations. https://divergence.news/event/11703Divergenceen2026-06-24T18:18:04.338289+00:00Federal judge orders Kennedy Center to explain tarp covering facade after Trump name removal. https://divergence.news/event/11702Divergenceen2026-06-24T18:18:04.326729+00:00Federal judge permanently blocks Trump executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote. https://divergence.news/event/11699Divergenceen2026-06-24T17:42:42.321468+00:00Oil prices fall to pre-war levels as tankers exit Strait of Hormuz following interim deal. https://divergence.news/event/11696Divergenceen2026-06-24T17:07:46.174355+00:00Larry David criticizes White House UFC event in Variety interview. https://divergence.news/event/11694Divergenceen2026-06-24T17:07:46.142271+00:00U.S. airstrike kills senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-'Ulaywi in northwest Syria. https://divergence.news/event/11691Divergenceen2026-06-24T15:55:55.565425+00:00A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Northern California. https://divergence.news/event/11689Divergenceen2026-06-24T15:16:58.666026+00:00Short sellers increase bets against SpaceX after post-debut share price decline. https://divergence.news/event/11688Divergenceen2026-06-24T15:16:58.622481+00:00President Trump cancels planned signing of bipartisan housing bill to pressure Congress on voting legislation. https://divergence.news/event/11686Divergenceen2026-06-24T14:06:37.376342+00:00IDF Chief Zamir meets with rabbis over women in tank units amid boycott threats. https://divergence.news/event/11685Divergenceen2026-06-24T13:31:58.705229+00:00Camp Mystic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after deadly 2025 flood. https://divergence.news/event/11684Divergenceen2026-06-24T13:31:58.691005+00:00Record-breaking June heatwave grips Europe causing deaths and disruptions. https://divergence.news/event/11683Divergenceen2026-06-24T12:58:36.430125+00:00Frank Carone, former chief of staff to ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams, arrested in federal bribery probe. https://divergence.news/event/11682Divergenceen2026-06-24T12:23:21.261601+00:00Investors await Micron earnings amid semiconductor sector volatility. https://divergence.news/event/11679Divergenceen2026-06-24T12:23:21.224388+00:00Lionel Messi leads the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race with five goals after two matches. https://divergence.news/event/11678Divergenceen2026-06-24T11:43:57.734707+00:00US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Gulf allies to address concerns about the US-Iran agreement. https://divergence.news/event/11676Divergenceen2026-06-24T10:34:17.297687+00:00Ukraine escalates drone strikes on Crimea, causing power outages and fuel shortages in Sevastopol https://divergence.news/event/11675Divergenceen2026-06-24T10:00:57.139766+00:00France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo. https://divergence.news/event/11674Divergenceen2026-06-24T09:25:50.716642+00:00President Trump orders DOJ to investigate oil companies over gasoline prices. https://divergence.news/event/11673Divergenceen2026-06-24T09:25:50.695944+00:00NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with President Trump ahead of July summit. https://divergence.news/event/11672Divergenceen2026-06-24T08:19:02.508996+00:00Record-breaking June heatwave causes deaths and disruptions across Europe. https://divergence.news/event/11671Divergenceen2026-06-24T06:35:20.054569+00:00Germany cancels F126 frigate project and switches to MEKO A-200 vessels. https://divergence.news/event/11668Divergenceen2026-06-24T04:15:31.368636+00:00April McClain Delaney defeats David Trone in Maryland 6th District Democratic primary https://divergence.news/event/11666Divergenceen2026-06-24T04:15:31.345805+00:00Democratic socialist candidates win multiple primary races in New York. https://divergence.news/event/11662Divergenceen2026-06-24T03:03:59.448849+00:00Ben McAdams wins Democratic primary for Utah's 1st Congressional District. https://divergence.news/event/11661Divergenceen2026-06-24T03:03:59.436370+00:00General Christopher Donahue steps down from US Army Europe and Africa command. https://divergence.news/event/11659Divergenceen2026-06-24T02:26:32.543806+00:00North Korea commissions its largest warship and announces naval expansion plans. https://divergence.news/event/11658Divergenceen2026-06-24T02:26:32.523142+00:00Cait Conley wins Democratic primary to challenge Rep. Mike Lawler in New York's 17th District. https://divergence.news/event/11655Divergenceen2026-06-24T01:50:31.175053+00:00Maryland state Del. Adrian Boafo wins Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Steny Hoyer. https://divergence.news/event/11652Divergenceen2026-06-24T01:15:39.459102+00:00Brad Lander defeats incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in New York Democratic primary. https://divergence.news/event/11651Divergenceen2026-06-24T00:41:42.409987+00:00US and Iran negotiate deal to end war amid disagreements on nuclear inspections and Hormuz. https://divergence.news/event/11650Divergenceen2026-06-24T00:05:06.413102+00:00Congress passes bipartisan housing affordability bill.