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Jun 16, 2026

Summary

President Trump discusses a new Iran deal at the G7 summit while European leaders express cautious praise. Domestically, California Governor Gavin Newsom claims a Justice Department probe targets his presidential ambitions, and primaries occur in several states. Meanwhile, Zillow data reveals a surge in million-dollar starter homes, and the Federal Reserve begins its interest rate meeting. Internationally, African nations repatriate citizens fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa, as severe weather impacts the U.S. Gulf Coast and West.

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Trump at G7 praises new Iran war-ending deal Elections: Primaries in OK, DC; Runoffs in AL, GA Gov. Newsom claims DOJ investigation is political Record number of cities see $1M starter homes Fed opens interest rate meeting under new chair Xenophobic attacks in South Africa force repatriation Flood watches on Gulf Coast; heat in the West
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