Milwaukee — President Donald Trump ended a televised interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday after a series of questions about his recent claims that the Tony Awards were “rigged,” cutting the discussion short before the program’s scheduled conclusion.

WASHINGTON — The White House has approved a controversial no-bid contract to apply gold leaf covering to the Statue of Liberty, a decision that has prompted swift reaction from lawmakers, preservationists, and public policy experts.

ATLANTA, June 4, 2026 — American Airlines and Delta Air Lines announced Thursday that they will eliminate traditional coach-class seating on several major domestic and international routes, converting affected aircraft to offer only business-class and first-class accommodations.

The carriers said the changes will be introduced gradually beginning later this year and will initially affect a limited number of high-demand routes connecting major business and financial centers, including flights between New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, and other destinations.

San Antonio - Federal and state agricultural officials confirmed this week the presence of New World screwworm infestations in cattle herds in southern Texas, marking the first such detection in the United States in decades and raising concerns about containment capacity.

WASHINGTON — A video released by the White House on Tuesday showing President Donald Trump signing an executive order regulating AI-generated videos has sparked controversy after technology experts overwhelmingly concluded that the footage itself appeared to have been created using artificial intelligence.

PHILADELPHIA — Organizers of the Freedom 250 celebration announced Thursday that rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z will serve as the headline performer for the nationally televised event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The announcement comes after several previously scheduled musical acts withdrew from the program in recent weeks because of touring commitments, scheduling conflicts, and other professional obligations, according to event officials.

BOSTON — A bright meteor that detonated over the Atlantic Ocean late Thursday night, visible across much of the northeastern United States, has sparked renewed debate in Washington over the pending release of government documents related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).