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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly jobs report Today, with economic reporters and observers noting its lackluster results.

"A disappointing jobs report," wrote Navy Federal Credit Union chief economist Heather Long on X.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for urging residents to conserve energy during a dangerous East Coast heat wave, calling the request absurd.

Mamdani addressed the extreme temperatures on X, "New York: it's hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool."

Former CIA Director John Brennan sued President Donald Trump's Department of Justice, or the DOJ, shocking one media correspondent.

The lawsuit stemmed from the DOJ's investigation into Brennan for allegedly making false statements before Congress and for grand conspiracy.

Legal experts warned the Supreme Court's latest birthright citizenship decision fails to conclusively resolve central constitutional issues.

Harry Litman, former federal prosecutor, and Melissa Murray, NYU Law professor and co-host of Strict Scrutiny, discussed the ruling's implications during a Substack Video.

President Donald Trump faced widespread ridicule following his inaugural flight aboard a $400 million Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar's royal family.

Trump flew to North Dakota aboard the controversial jet Wednesday for the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

FBI Director Kash Patel failed to timely disclose a significant stock purchase.

According to federal records reviewed by NOTUS, Patel bought stocks ranging between $100,001 and $250,000 in MicroStrategy on November 21 but did not report the trade to federal regulators until May 26 — six months later.

White House staffers have deleted social media posts documenting attendees at the "Great American State Fair."

According to CNN, staffers were instructed to delete aerial photographs of the event after President Donald Trump became enraged over the sparse turnout.

The U.S. Navy launched a search operation for a missing crew member following an emergency landing of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in the Arabian Sea.

According to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, the helicopter assigned to USS George H.W. Bush conducted an emergency water landing on July 1 at 3:30 a.m. ET.

Vice President JD Vance faced online backlash after criticizing Pope Leo's stance on immigration during a Fox News appearance.

"I don't see Pope Leo as an anti-capitalist. I do think some of the things that have come out of the Vatican on the immigration issue, in particular, have been troubling," Vance said.

Following the sparse attendance at last week's Great American State Fair rally, Trump administration officials are privately concerned about low turnout at an event scheduled for the 4th of July.

According to CNN, officials are worried no one will show up, despite President Donald Trump promoting it as the "most unforgettable birthday party any country has ever seen."

Discontent is brewing among right-wing college students who believe the Trump administration is not aggressive enough on immigration enforcement.

The Atlantic's Charlie Sabgir spoke with young men who support the MAGA movement at academic institutions across the country.

Melania Trump issued a rare statement expressing support for the LGBTQIA+ community on Tuesday, sparking outrage among MAGA followers.

The first lady shared her comments on X, following the Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia and Idaho prohibiting transgender girls from competing in female school sports. The decision was considered a setback for the transgender community, according to The Associated Press.

Department of Justice lawyers representing the Kennedy Center urged a federal appeals court on Tuesday to restore President Donald Trump's name to the institution, warning the removal jeopardizes "hundreds of millions" in gifts and pledges to a newly created entity called the Trump Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Foundation.

The foundation, which emerged suddenly on March 18, was created by renaming an existing nonprofit, previously called the Kennedy Center Foundation, originally established in 2024, according to The Atlantic.