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The Department of Justice has filed a new lawsuit against Apple Inc. The source provided a link to The Guardian article discussing US consumer anger over prices and the economy. The lawsuit claims Apple has used its power to stifle competition and limit consumer choice.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative has proposed additional tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 economies. Donald Trump is not abandoning tariffs on Mexico and Canada, despite a trade agreement. A lahmacuna was priced at 1450 TL.

Lawmakers in the House began an attempt to end the war without presidential approval. This initiative challenges existing war powers. Former President Trump criticized Republican lawmakers following the House's passage of a bipartisan resolution concerning Iran. Former President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Republican lawmakers following a vote on an Iran war resolution. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the lawmakers' stance. The source did not specify which lawmakers or the nature of the attacks. This action highlights ongoing tensions between Trump and certain members of the Republican party. The resolution passed with a fifteen-to-two vote, with some Republicans voting against it. A commentator questioned Donald Trump's 'Art of the Deal' strategy, suggesting it is ineffective without superior power.

The DOJ task force froze $3.8 million in illicit cryptocurrency. Coinbase, SpaceX, and Meta assisted in the operation.

Senate Republicans have initiated a marathon voting session known as a vote-a-rama. The session is reportedly focused on funneling an additional $70 billion to ICE, which critics describe as abuses.

The EPA chief questioned climate change after the hottest month on record. New Zealand plans to introduce a law to stop private climate lawsuits. Extreme climate outcomes could still occur with just 2 degrees Celsius of global warming.

The Republican House Intelligence Committee Chair told Fox News that the experience of Trump's Director of National Intelligence pick is actually a positive. He stated the nominee did not try to 'coup'.

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 4, 2026, features an image of the planetary nebula Tc 1. The image provides exquisite detail of the nebula, with its diameter measured between 10 and 23 meters.

Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX's AI revenue to grow 100 times by 2030, serving as a valuation anchor for its $75 billion IPO. This AI narrative is now presented as the primary reason to invest in SpaceX, overshadowing its traditional rocket business.

The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of the FCC's in-house process for levying fines against carriers. This decision supports the commission's authority to fine companies over location-sharing data.