THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 157 • Updated Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 12:45 AM UTC

US military shoots down Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response.

Sources: AP News


Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election for California governor

Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state.

Sources: AP News


Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill

Senate passes $70B immigration bill enforcement bill in new funding for ICE, Border Patrol.

Sources: AP News


Trump keeps door open to call with Taiwan's president despite China warnings

Sources: AP News


Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong measures

Sources: AP News


Putin says it's 'far too early' to discuss running for another term

Sources: AP News


Xi Jinping to visit North Korea for first time since 2019

Sources: AP News


Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on telecom regulation

Sources: AP News


US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel

Sources: AP News


Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' song marks return to pop country

Sources: AP News