President Donald Trump today invited everyday Americans to the White House as he made another push for his sweeping tax and border legislation—the “Big Beautiful Bill.” However, Republicans are facing hurdles in the Senate as they try to pass the measure before Independence Day.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, revealed new details about the strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities—including that the Massive Ordnance Penetrator munition used against the Fordow nuclear site was specifically created for that target.

Iran’s supreme leader made his first public statement since the cease-fire with Israel. Ayatollah Khamenei declared victory in the war and claimed that U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites failed to cause significant damage. Meanwhile, families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip continue to call for the release of their loved ones.

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday made their most detailed case yet for why they’re confident that U.S. strikes have obliterated Iran’s key nuclear sites. The announcement comes as NATO leaders deliver a win for Trump by agreeing to boost their defense spending. The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold talks next week.

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old New York state lawmaker and self-described democratic socialist, has declared victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has conceded.

The U.S. Department of Education says California is violating federal law by allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports. Now, the state may be forced to give back accolades to female athletes.

President Donald Trump heads to Europe for the NATO summit as he applauds a cease-fire between Israel and Iran, which appears to be holding despite a rocky start. The two sides agreed to a cease-fire Monday night, but exchanged strikes even after it went into effect. Following a conversation with Trump, Israel says it is holding off on additional attacks on Iran.

Reactions are pouring in from Capitol Hill following the cease-fire announcement. A GOP lawmaker has nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Meanwhile, 124 Democrats joined Republicans in tabling articles of impeachment against Trump, after Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) and a small group of Democrats called the president’s strikes on Iran unconstitutional.

An extreme and long-lasting heatwave is reaching a dangerous peak Tuesday, with some East Coast cities facing their hottest day in a decade. More than 150 million Americans are under heat alerts, and at least one death has been reported.

President Trump posting on Truth Social on Monday that a cease-fire has been agreed between Israel and Iran. The announcement comes hours after Iran launched multiple missiles at a U.S. air base in Qatar. Qatar’s Defense Ministry said it “successfully” intercepted the attack.

The Trump administration can now resume deporting criminal illegal immigrants to countries other than their homelands. In a 6–3 ruling along ideological lines, the Supreme Court today reversed a lower court decision that had blocked the administration from carrying out such removals.

A rare and dangerous June heatwave is sweeping across much of the country, putting nearly 150 million people under heat alerts from Texas to Maine. In the Northeast, temperatures are forecast to reach their highest levels in more than a decade.

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The US military strikes multiple nuclear facilities in Iran. Afterward, Iran launched a barrage of missiles, hitting multiple cities in Israel. Details on President Trump's address after the strikes.

A suspected gunman was killed outside a church in a Detroit suburb. One man was injured: a security guard on the scene.

Three people found dead in North Dakota after tornadoes wreaked havoc. Wind speeds were so high they also blew over a dozen train cars off their tracks.

Two guests join us to break down just how significant the US strikes on Iran were, and what they mean for the region and the world.

How an American surgeon saved lives under enemy fire in Vietnam. Vital Signs’ host Brendon Fallon shares highlights from his interview with US Military veteran and cardiothoracic surgeon, Allen Davies.

And, thousands of people gathered in New York City, to walk through the night—on a shared mission to end suicide and shed light on the importance of mental health.

As the Israel–Iran conflict continues, reports indicate that American B-2 stealth bombers are heading west, departing the U.S. B-2s are the only aircraft equipped to carry and deploy 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs—potentially just what Israel needs in its ongoing fight with Iran.

With Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by his side, former Columbia University graduate and activist Mahmoud Khalil has returned to the New York metro area after spending three months in ICE detention. A judge ordered his release on bail Friday.

And Middle East analyst Gerard Filitti breaks down the latest developments in the Israel–Iran war. Will Iran agree to a deal before President Trump’s two-week deadline?

The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting the regime’s weapons programs. This comes as Israel and Iran continue to exchange deadly strikes, now a week into their conflict. A European delegation is holding talks with an Iranian official today, but President Donald Trump says Iran is actually seeking to engage with the United States, not Europe.

A federal judge today ordered the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention. The Trump administration has sought to deport him over his role in protests at Columbia University. He was detained on March 8.

Meanwhile, a court has upheld Trump’s use of the California National Guard in response to the riots in Los Angeles. As part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to crack down on illegal immigration, Vice President J.D. Vance is in Los Angeles today meeting with Marines and federal officers.

President Donald Trump says he’ll make a decision within two weeks on whether to launch a military strike against Iran, as Israel and Iran continue to trade fire. Israel reports striking another nuclear site in Iran, while an Iranian missile has hit a hospital in Israel.

The president has also given TikTok another 90 days to finalize a deal, granting China-based ByteDance more time to sell the app’s U.S. assets. Trump had already delayed enforcement of the TikTok ban twice before.

A SpaceX rocket exploded in Brownsville, Texas, Wednesday night. The company said the Starship “experienced a major anomaly” around 11 p.m. while on the test launch pad. SpaceX reported no danger to nearby communities but advised the public not to approach the site.

In the Middle East, Iran’s Supreme Leader has rejected President Trump’s call for an unconditional surrender, as deadly exchanges between Israel and Iran continue. Speaking today, President Trump said Iran had reached out and proposed coming to the White House for talks—but added that it’s “very late” for that. He also warned that the U.S. “may or may not” launch a military strike against Iran.

The Supreme Court on Monday, in a 6–3 decision, upheld Tennessee’s ban on so-called gender-affirming care for minors. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, said the law banning puberty blockers and hormone treatments for minors does not violate the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause. The ruling aligns with the Trump administration’s earlier rollback of protections for transgender individuals.

The Federal Reserve has unanimously voted to keep interest rates steady at 4.25%. Fed officials still project two rate cuts before the end of the year, while President Trump continues to push for rates “two points lower.”

President Donald Trump left the G7 summit earlier than planned Monday night, saying something “bigger” is coming. He also said the United States knows exactly where the Iranian supreme leader is hiding, adding, “Our patience is running thin.”

A three-judge appellate panel on Tuesday considered whether the California National Guard should remain under Trump’s control, following recent protests in Los Angeles over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Meanwhile, California lawmakers are proposing a bill that would ban law enforcement officers from concealing their faces during operations.

The New York City comptroller was placed in handcuffs Tuesday after a scuffle at the immigration courthouse. He was escorting a defendant, and Homeland Security said he was interfering with ICE agents.