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Jun 12, 2026

Summary

President Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran, claiming a peace deal is imminent, while naming Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence. Despite high inflation, U.S. consumer spending rose in May, though lower-income households face financial strain. Other news includes severe Midwest tornadoes, the Supreme Court rejecting Alabama’s bid to execute Jeffrey Lee via nitrogen gas, and the start of a potentially strong El Nino. Additionally, Phil Mickelson lost his country club membership amid misconduct allegations.

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