Page Updated: Sunday, June 15, 2025 5:20 AM ET
Christian Science Monitor - US News
After day of nationwide protests, Trump's military parade rolls through D.C. -- Tanks, troops, and marching bands rolled through Washington in a parade of American military power, a show met by thousands of citizens who showed another kind of power: protest.
6 hours ago
Two lawmakers shot, one killed, in what is deemed a politically targeted shooting -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says a state lawmaker and her husband were shot and killed in a politically motivated assassination. A second lawmaker and his wife were shot and wounded as well.12 hours ago
AI needs more data. Will library stacks be their next frontier? -- As tech companies battle copyright lawsuits, Microsoft and OpenAI have increasingly looked to libraries for material to train chatbots. Harvard-based Institutional Data Initiative aims to forge partnerships between archive keepers and AI developers.1 day ago
'No Kings' protests to counter Trump's military parade. Where are they happening? -- Nationwide protests are planned for Saturday during a military parade in Washington. The parade marks the Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's birthday.1 day ago
As Marines arrive in Los Angeles, courts battle over executive power to deploy military -- A United States appeals court temporarily allowed President Trump to keep National Guard troops in Los Angeles. This ruling paused a lower court's decision that declared the deployment unlawful and gave control back to California's governor.1 day ago
Army parade collides with protests over Trump's deployment of military on US soil -- As the U.S. Army celebrates 250 years since its founding, a grand parade overseen by President Trump comes amid signs of strain for the military. The latest source of turmoil: his efforts to deploy troops on domestic soil.1 day ago
How JB Pritzker's faith and Holocaust work are powering his dire warnings about Trump -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has long invested in helping Americans understand the ongoing relevance of Nazi-era lessons. He says it's never been more important.2 days ago
Israel launches major attack on Iran's nuclear program -- The attack hit multiple sites and killed the head of the Revolutionary Guards. It appeared to be the most significant attack on Iran since its 1980s war with Iraq.2 days ago
Trump administration 'meddling' prompts nearly all Fulbright board members to resign -- Most of the 13 Fulbright scholarship board members resigned over the Trump administration's interference with the award selection procedure. Many selected award recipients were denied funding, while others are undergoing an unauthorized review process.2 days ago
Immigration has been a winning issue for Trump. This week may be a pivotal test. -- The LA protests are playing to the president's strengths around security and law enforcement, and bringing the politics of immigration front and center.2 days ago
Outside 'agitators' in protests have a long history – in myth and fact -- Donald Trump and others have stirred discussion of whether paid "troublemakers" are trying to foment chaos. But it's difficult to determine in real time whether actions have been planned by an organized group.3 days ago
'Did I do enough?' College grads face a tough job market. -- It's not the Great Recession, but with tariffs, hiring freezes, and the advent of artificial intelligence, the job market has college graduates wondering where they fit.3 days ago
As Trump phases out FEMA, aid groups work to shore up local resilience hubs -- The hurricane season is forecasted to be above normal, while cuts to FEMA could leave states and citizens under-resourced. Aid groups are attempting to fill the gaps and form stronger relationships with state and local governments to prepare.3 days ago
Army changes base names that honored Eisenhower, Black soldiers, and women -- The Army is changing the names of seven bases back to their original ones by renaming them for soldiers with the same last names from other war eras. The move reverses the Biden administration's efforts to remove names honoring Confederate leaders.3 days ago