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Jun 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Senate passed a resolution to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, a move largely symbolic as President Trump tours Pennsylvania amid high inflation. Meanwhile, the International Maritime Organization begins evacuating thousands of seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf following an interim peace agreement. The Supreme Court ruled that prison officials cannot be held financially liable for violating inmates' religious liberty, while primary elections take place in Maryland, New York, and Utah. Additionally, Europe endures a severe heat wave, and Cristiano Ronaldo made histor…

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Senate passes resolution to end Iran war; Trump tours PA IMO begins evacuating seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf Supreme Court rules on religious liberty damages in prison Primary election day in Maryland, New York, and Utah Europe swelters through record-breaking heat wave Ronaldo scores in sixth successive World Cup Top story repeat: War Powers resolution details This American Life promo: The mystery of lost pants
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