Politics & World Affairs — June 10, 2026

Bill Gates tells House panel: ‘I have never victimized anyone’ Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door interview that he has ‘never victimized anyone’ and had no indication Jeffrey Epstein engaged in criminal conduct.

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North Korea and China claim wins from Xi’s Pyongyang visit, but limits remain Xi Jinping’s first visit to North Korea in nearly seven years ended with both sides claiming major wins. But analysts say China’s ability to pull Pyongyang away from Russia has clear limits.

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Netanyahu to run for re-election after Trump raised doubts Benjamin Netanyahu’s party announced he will seek re-election this year, after President Trump publicly said he wasn’t sure if the Israeli prime minister would stand again.

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Trump administration to offer $750 expedited visa interviews The State Department will launch a $750 premium service allowing foreigners seeking US business or tourist visas to schedule interviews within 10 days — a fast lane for those who can pay.

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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after helicopter downing The U.S. launched strikes against Iran beginning at 5pm ET Tuesday in response to Iran’s downing of a U.S. helicopter.

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