Clockwise US News

Clockwise Politics News — Former National Security Advisor John Bolton pleaded guilty today to illegally retaining classified information, striking a deal with federal prosecutors. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. Bolton's plea agreement could help him avoid a prison term, with sentencing scheduled for October. He admitted to sharing over 1,000 pages of classified diary-style notes with his family. President Trump today threatened a stringent 100% tax on imports from any European nation that implements new digital service taxes.

Clockwise General News — Iran has been accused of violating a ceasefire with a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern. This accusation comes as the IAEA chief confirms a US-Iran deal for UN inspectors to access nuclear sites. Tehran had previously indicated key sites might remain off-limits. In Venezuela, a catastrophic earthquake has left at least 589 people dead and thousands injured across northern cities.

Clockwise General News — The US Senate today rejected a war powers resolution concerning the Iran conflict, reversing an earlier stance. This pivotal vote occurred after President Trump reportedly pressured Republican senators. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. The reversal comes after President Trump reportedly confronted Republican senators over their initial opposition to his Iran policy. Republicans who previously supported curbing Trump's war powers changed their votes.

Clockwise Business News — Micron Technology's blowout earnings are fueling a major rally in AI stocks today. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. The leading chipmaker announced an impressive 17% pre-market surge today after delivering results that dramatically exceeded expectations. Its robust outlook significantly boosted confidence across the entire artificial intelligence sector. However, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge climbed to a new three-year high in May, creating economic headwinds.

Clockwise Politics News — A federal judge just blocked President Trump's executive order seeking a federal voter list. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. District Court Judge Indira Talwani sided with nearly two dozen states, calling the order an unconstitutional overreach.

Clockwise General News — The Supreme Court today permitted the Trump administration to terminate legal protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants. This directly affects individuals under Temporary Protected Status from nations like Haiti and Syria. This 6-3 decision exposes approximately 1. 3 million people from 17 countries to potential deportation, overturning lower court orders. The court also cleared the path to revive a restrictive asylum application policy at the border.

Clockwise General News — Senate has just passed a monumental climate infrastructure bill aimed at accelerating green energy transitions. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. The bipartisan legislation secures substantial funding for renewable energy projects and modernizing the national power grid.

Clockwise Business News — Cooling inflation fears send markets higher. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. The Consumer Price Index surprisingly edged down this month. This unexpected drop provides a welcome relief to economic forecasts. The latest CPI report indicated a 0.

Clockwise Politics News — President Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate oil companies for alleged price gouging. He claims gas prices are not falling fast enough despite dropping crude oil costs. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. The President stated that Brent crude has fallen below $75, yet US pump prices average $3. 92, higher than last year.

Clockwise General News — A significant magnitude 5. 6 earthquake has just struck Northern California, shaking Mendocino County intensely. The tremor caused power outages and strong shaking, specifically noted in the city of Willits this morning. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern.