Trump wants a gas tax holiday. There’s a much bigger problem looming - NPR

Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain the fund meant to cover roadbuilding and repairs — a fund that's already in trouble.

Will Tony Blair's intervention change the Labour debate? - BBC

While the former PM still has some admirers in Labour, others wings of the party are not listening.

A Google engineer made $1.2 million by insider trading on Polymarket under the name 'AlphaRaccoon': DOJ - Business Insider

The DOJ charged Michele Spagnuolo, accusing him of using confidential Google information to mint over $1 million.

Trump Files Revised Defamation Lawsuit Against WSJ Publisher - WSJ

Poll shows Becerra opening lead in California governor’s race - Politico

The Democratic frontrunner is in position to draw a Republican matchup in November.

Becerra, Hilton Lead in California Governor’s Race Poll Ahead of June Primary - KQED

The Public Policy Institute of California survey suggests it’s likely that one Democrat and one Republican will advance to the state’s top-two November runoff.

Anger and suspicion as Ebola spreads through eastern DR Congo - Financial Times

Disinformation and mistrust have hampered efforts to contain third-worst outbreak of virus in history

Iran’s forever war: Deal or no deal, Iran’s challenge to America will outlast Trump - CNN

Shortly after I landed in Baghdad for the first time in January 2004, US intelligence services intercepted a letter from Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy, to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the leader of al Qaeda in Iraq. The letter discussed the use of ruth…

Pat Forde: Why an SEC Breakaway Would Be Catastrophic for College Sports - Sports Illustrated

SEC leaders are openly questioning whether college sports can enforce its own rules, but an isolated super-league would solve little.

Prosecutors say ex-CIA official stole $40 million in gold bars from agency - The Washington Post

The former senior employee, who kept the gold in his Virginia home, also allegedly lied about his military and educational background.

CNBC Daily Open: Oil falls on Iran peace hopes — then U.S. launches airstrikes - CNBC

Global markets rally as investors continue to price in Middle East de-escalation.

Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket - TechCrunch

According to the complaint, a Google engineer risked over $2.7 million on wagers related to Google's 2025 Year in Search campaign.

Morris Day Denies He's Playing Controversial 'Freedom 250' Gig in D.C. - Variety

Morris Day and the Time were advertised as being part of the Freedom 250 celebrations on the National Mall in Washington, but Day is disavowing that.

The Texas Senate candidates have two radically different visions of Christianity - vox.com

A religious fight is brewing in the Lone Star state.

New York, New Jersey subpoena FIFA over World Cup ticket pricing - NBC Sports

As it turns out, there's a limit to the power of FIFA.

Trump's IRS case should be reopened so court can probe possible 'fraud,' ex-judges argue - CNBC

Reopening the Trump-IRS case "will allow the Court to commence an inquiry into whether the Court was deceived," the ex-judges wrote.