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Alphabet Plans to Raise $80 Billion in Stock Sale to Fund AI Spending

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, said on June 2 that it will raise $80 billion through stock sales to fund its artificial intelligence (AI) spending.

Trump Names New Acting National Intelligence Director

Fannie Mae Chairman William Pulte is going to be acting director of national intelligence, President Donald Trump said on June 2.
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California, Iowa, 4 Other States Hold Primaries: Key Races to Watch

Voters in 6 states will go to the polls for a series of key races. These states include California, Iowa, Montana, New Mexico, New Jersey, and South Dakota.

New Jersey State Police Sets up Protest Zone Outside Immigration Detention Center

Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin welcomed the governor’s move to deploy state police to restore order outside the Delaney Hall.

Trump Directs Agencies to Align With Study Recommending Fewer Childhood Vaccines

President Trump signed an executive order directing agencies to align with a scientific assessment that recommended fewer childhood vaccines.

Judge Seeks DOJ Explanation on Bid to Vacate Convictions for Unpardoned Jan. 6 Defendants

A federal judge delayed ruling on the DOJ’s request to vacate convictions tied to the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, citing a need for more information.

Iranian National Used Fake US Company IDs to Steal Military-Grade Technology for Tehran, Treasury Says

Iranian national allegedly used fake U.S. business identities to defrauded dozens of U.S. IT vendors of millions of dollars’ worth of restricted goods.

Trump Says He Will Transfer Kennedy Center to Congress After Judge Blocked Planned Closure for Renovation

President Trump seeks to transfer Kennedy Center operations to Congress after a federal judge blocked a planned two-year closure for renovations.