Newsweek is reporting that the House of Representatives has passed a war powers resolution concerning Iran, with some Republicans joining Democrats to signal lawmakers' diminishing patience with President Donald Trump's Iran policy. It said Trump and Democratic Senator John Fetterman argue against undermining presidential authority during pivotal talks. The resolution now heads to the Senate, where its passage is unlikely, but it could still challenge Trump's control over Republicans and the Iranian crisis. Newsweek also highlighted that China could play a role in resolving the impasse over Iranian nuclear material, with President Trump suggesting China as one of two nations capable of removing Iran's highly enriched uranium.
Newsweek also reports on ongoing vote counting in California's primaries. It said a Trump-endorsed Republican is currently leading President Biden's health secretary Xavier Becerra in the governor's race. In the Los Angeles mayoral contest, Trump-backed reality TV star Spencer Pratt is in second place behind Democratic incumbent Karen Bass. Trump has claimed "BIG cheating" in the election process.
In other international news, Newsweek is reporting that Israel carried out multiple drone strikes in southern Lebanon just hours after a ceasefire was agreed upon following U.S.-involved talks. It also noted the killing of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton, who was handcuffed by police while pleading he couldn't breathe, sparking protests and comparisons to George Floyd. Separately, Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, a Washington, D.C., exorcist, was relieved of his duties for linking UFO sightings to demonic activity.
Domestically, Newsweek reports that Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner in Maine is receiving support from senior Democrats, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, despite controversies involving a Nazi-associated tattoo, offensive social media posts, and a sexting scandal. Platner's chief rival for the nomination, Governor Janet Mills, exited the race in April.
Newsweek is also reporting that Georgia drivers are facing higher fuel costs after the state's temporary gas tax suspension expired on June 2. The suspension had lowered prices by approximately 33 cents per gallon. Analysts told Newsweek that while U.S. gas prices are easing, a return to pre-conflict levels is not expected until late 2026 or early 2027.
Additionally, Newsweek highlights that Black and Latina women in the U.S. experience higher rates of medical misdiagnosis, leading to severe financial consequences and spiraling medical debt. It said these women are 20 to 30 percent more likely to be misdiagnosed than white women, with disparities in care quality and longer hospital waiting times.
Finally, Newsweek reports that the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly, has been detected in a calf in La Pryor, Texas, confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This discovery exposes the nation's cattle industry to a serious threat and could further increase already record-high beef prices. A 12-mile quarantine zone has been established, and sterile fly releases are underway to contain the outbreak.