June 2026 – Page 633

Former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra Clinches Top Spot in California Governor Race

Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra secured first place on the California gubernatorial ballot with millions of votes still being counted.

The US Treasury Department announced fresh sanctions against Iranian-linked entities and oil tankers as pressure on Tehran continued.

Israeli military chief Lt Gen Eyal Zamir told cabinet that a ceasefire with Lebanon on current terms is preferable now rather than in coming months.

Kuwait reopened its airspace after a temporary shutdown triggered by Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Gulf states.

Bahrain reported being targeted by Iranian missile and drone attacks amid the continuing regional conflict and condemned the aggression.

Energy executives and experts at a Helsinki summit debated how the Strait of Hormuz crisis has exposed deep reliance on fossil fuel trade routes.

Voters in Monterey Park California approved a ban on new data center construction amid concerns about water and energy usage.

Adam Hamawy a former volunteer doctor in Gaza won the New Jersey Congressional primary on a platform opposing US military aid to Israel.

Democratic lawmakers pushed back against a proposed regulatory change that would allow pension funds to invest in cryptocurrency and private equity.

Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed during testimony that Todd Blanche oversaw the release process for Jeffrey Epstein files.