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Donald Trump's plans to host a historic UFC fight night at the White House are facing unexpected criticism from one of his most influential supporters. Joe Rogan, the world's most popular podcaster and a longtime UFC commentator, has questioned the idea of staging a championship-level event on the White House lawn. Trump has promoted the June 14 event as a major attraction tied to America's 250th anniversary celebrations and his 80th birthday, with preparations already underway on the South Lawn. Speaking on his podcast, Rogan described the concept as "odd" and argued that outdoor conditions in Washington, D.C., could create serious problems for fighters and spectators. He warned that extreme summer heat could affect performance and said world championship bouts should take place in a controlled indoor environment.

Iran War News: The conflict across the Middle East intensified on Monday as Israel ordered fresh strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs while the United States and Iran exchanged military attacks, raising fears that ongoing diplomatic efforts could collapse.<br /><br />Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said the strikes were authorised in response to what they described as repeated Hezbollah violations of the ceasefire and attacks on Israeli communities. The warning prompted thousands of residents to flee Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiyeh, a stronghold of Hezbollah, causing severe traffic congestion on roads leading out of the area.<br /><br />The developments come as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that remains partially disrupted. Repeated exchanges of fire have fuelled concerns that any major escalation could derail efforts to reach a broader agreement.<br /><br /><b>Here are the latest developments in US-Iran war:<br /></b><br /><ul><li>Israel announced strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs after accusing Hezbollah of repeatedly violating the April ceasefire and launching attacks on Israeli territory.</li><li>Overnight Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon reportedly killed six people, while Hezbollah claimed rocket and missile attacks against Israeli troops and military infrastructure in northern Israel.</li><li>The US military said it struck radar, air defence and drone facilities in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 drone operating over international waters.</li><li>Iran said it responded to American attacks and later released footage of a ballistic missile launch, while Kuwait reported intercepting incoming drones and missiles early on Monday.</li><li>Despite the military escalation, diplomatic efforts continue. Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold another round of talks in Washington this week, while the US and Iran remain engaged in negotiations over a possible ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.</li></ul>

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio drew attention after refusing to comment on the controversial drone incident in Romania while meeting Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Washington DC. Asked about an alleged Russian drone strike, Rubio simply replied, “Thank you guys,” before walking away. His silence came as NATO and EU leaders blamed Russia, but Romanian officials later suggested the drone may have changed course after being intercepted over Ukraine. The incident has fueled debate over what really happened and whether conclusions about responsibility were reached too quickly.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio drew attention after refusing to comment on the controversial drone incident in Romania while meeting Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Washington DC. Asked about an alleged Russian drone strike, Rubio simply replied, “Thank you guys,” before walking away. His silence came as NATO and EU leaders blamed Russia, but Romanian officials later suggested the drone may have changed course after being intercepted over Ukraine. The incident has fueled debate over what really happened and whether conclusions about responsibility were reached too quickly.

Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced explosive questions during a closed-door House Oversight deposition over the controversial release of Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi admitted there were “redaction errors” in the DOJ’s handling of sensitive records while defending the department’s transparency efforts. Lawmakers pressed her on missing documents, survivor identities being exposed, and lingering questions surrounding Epstein’s alleged associates. The hearing comes after a year of backlash over Bondi’s past claims about an Epstein “client list” and growing pressure on the Justice Department to reveal what records still remain hidden from the public.

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The Trump White House has just turned immigration enforcement into a terrifying, sci-fi-infused digital game." In a highly bizarre public relations move, the administration launched an official portal that uses UFO and extraterrestrial rhetoric to track and target undocumented migrants in the US. Complete with a live-updating map of ICE arrests in major cities and a tip line joking about "alien abductions," the site’s launch is being heavily criticized as a calculated distraction. Watch

US Vice President JD Vance is going viral after an awkward and playful moment at the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in Colorado Springs. Cameras captured Vance teasing a cadet during handshakes before chest-bumping with graduates, sparking a frenzy online. During his speech, Vance also revealed new details about a tense US rescue operation involving a downed F-15 shot down by Iran, admitting the mission hit “a bit of a snag” before all crew members were safely rescued. The viral moment has triggered mixed reactions across social media. Watch the full clip and Vance’s surprising remarks.