News for June 6, 2026

An Arkansas judge dropped the murder charge against sheriff candidate Aaron Spencer after finding that police mishandled key evidence, allowing him to keep running for sheriff.

The Treasury Department is looking at using frozen Iranian assets to help pay for damage and rebuilding needs tied to Iran’s attacks on U.S. Gulf allies.

Andrew Giuliani says the U.S. is as ready as it can be for a massive World Cup security effort, while the FBI and Secret Service help manage risks around the tournament.

Kevin O’Leary and other AI leaders were celebrated at a Washington gala even as public concerns grew over data centers, job loss, and the risks of chatbots and election misuse.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s removal of women from a Navy promotion list has raised fears among female officers that their careers may hit a ceiling.

Pope Leo praised Spain’s support for peace and international law during his visit, even as the trip highlighted tensions with the Trump administration over war policy.

Candace Owens’ trip to Russia became part of a Kremlin effort to suggest warmer ties with the United States, even as the war in Ukraine and U.S. warnings kept relations tense.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making a risky push to shape the city’s voice in Washington by backing challengers against three incumbent House members and testing how far his political power can reach.

SoFi Stadium workers, represented by Unite Here Local 11, have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike just before Los Angeles hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Graham Platner returned to the campaign trail in Maine, where supporters backed him even as he faced fresh allegations and tried to shift attention to his race against Senator Susan Collins.