Seattle, Washington, has passed a one-year moratorium on the construction of new data centers, becoming the largest city in the United States to enact such a measure. The city council voted unanimously in favor of the moratorium on Tuesday. Amid a growing backlash to artificial intelligence, Seattle City Council voted 9-0 on Tuesday to enact a one-year moratorium on new large data centers and study their impact. https://t.co/rW1dVjiz05 — The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) June 10, 2026 More from The Guardian: A major tech hub whose metro area is home to Amazon and Microsoft, Seattle is the largest US city to have passed such a moratorium as the backlash against AI infrastructure grows across the country. Lawmakers have framed the pause as an opportunity to draft regulations specifically targeting the electricity-hungry datacenters being built nationwide to serve the AI sector, and to protect local residents from environmental risks and rising electricity bills. According to Seattle’s mayor, Katie Wilson, the moratorium will also let city officials determine whether datacenters are a “good use of urban land”, and potentially impose new stipulations on their approval, such as requiring developers to invest in local transit and housing initiatives in exchange for construction permits. The push for the moratorium intensified after a report in April claimed that five proposed data centers could potentially consume up to a third of the city’s current electricity demand. “There are times when public pressure forces elected officials to do something they don’t want to do, but in other cases, public pressure just supports and helps to spur on elected officials to do things that they already want to do,” Wilson said, according to The Guardian. “I think this was one of those latter cases,” she added. “Congratulations to @MayorofSeattle and @SeattleCouncil for making Seattle the largest major city to pass a data center moratorium,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) commented. “I have been clear for months that we cannot allow data centers into our cities & towns without very clear regulations and guidelines that protect residents against losing their clean air and water, seeing utility rates go up, with no protections for additional future harms that we don’t even know about. We must protect our communities,” she added. Congratulations to @MayorofSeattle and @SeattleCouncil for making Seattle the largest major city to pass a data center moratorium. I have been clear for months that we cannot allow data centers into our cities & towns without very clear regulations and guidelines that protect… — Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) June 10, 2026 Gizmodo shared further: In April, the Seattle Times reported that the city’s electrical utility, Seattle City Light, was facing a data center problem: four mystery companies were beginning work on five separate large data center projects that would have drawn power from the Seattle grid—sucking up 369 megawatts in a city with only about a gigawatt of capacity. A Seattle City Light representative, Andy Strong, told the Times, “We only have so many engineers. We only have so many project managers,” and added, “It’s going to have an impact.” According to a story last week in the Guardian, the news alarmed Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, who told that paper, “That was the first that I, as the mayor, had heard about this.” She and the city council reportedly received 10,000 pro-moratorium emails from residents, and “were happy to move toward a moratorium, especially knowing that there was really strong public support out there for that course of action.” The Guardian also claims that Seattle is the biggest city so far to pass such a measure. According to a site called U.S. Data Center Moratorium Tracker (which, it should be noted, is a project of the hedge fund Interconnected Capital) there have been 111 local data center moratoria, and 77 are currently active. Watch additional coverage below:

Stellantis, Chrysler’s parent company, is recalling over 1 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators in the United States due to a potential fire risk. “Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the ‘Off’ position,” a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) read. Good Morning America shared further: Chrysler is carrying out a massive recall affecting more than one million Jeep owners amid concerns they could catch fire even when turned off. @SamChampion reports. pic.twitter.com/kQ7jY84tte — Good Morning America (@GMA) June 10, 2026 USA TODAY has more: In total, the recall includes more than 787,000 Jeep Wranglers and 289,000 Jeep Gladiators. To fix the issue, dealers will inspect and replace affected parts as necessary, free of charge, per the recall notice. “Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026,” the NHTSA notice read. Chrysler is recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators it says could catch fire even when they're parked and turned off, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration . https://t.co/hyKyouGtUG — CBS News (@CBSNews) June 9, 2026 CBS News noted: The automaker says it’s “working diligently” to makes remedies available to customers and “anticipates a solution no later than July.” Some 253,000 more vehicles in Canada, Mexico and outside North America are also part of the recall, Stellantis points out. Read the NHTSA notice HERE.

President Trump said Graham Platner, who won the Maine Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday night, is probably “worse than any human being that’s ever run for office.” “He’s a thug,” Trump said. “He’s worse than any human being that’s ever run for office, probably,” he continued. “He’s a thug. I know thugs. I had to deal with thugs. I built a lot of buildings. I dealt with the toughest people on Earth. I dealt with worse than thugs. This guy’s a thug. He’s a low-level thug,” Trump added. Check it out: Trump on Platner: He's a thug . H's worse than any human being that's ever run for office, probably. Nobody's ever had a record like that. Schumer goes crazy over Epstein. Why aren’t they talking about him? This guy's got a rap sheet. He's a thug. I know thugs. I had to deal with… pic.twitter.com/QFDr58ybqR — Acyn (@Acyn) June 10, 2026 The Hill noted: Platner, a progressive oyster farmer, easily won the Democratic primary on Tuesday to become the party’s candidate to face incumbent Republican Susan Collins. But recent revelations of a sexting scandal and reports of misconduct with several ex-girlfriends have rattled his campaign. Platner has denied any claims of physical roughness with girlfriends. Trump slammed the Democrats for not talking enough about the allegations against Platner. Trump went on to call Platner a “pig.” “He’s like a pig. That’s what he reminds me of,” Trump said. “I come up with good names for people. I don’t want to stick him with that one, although I think pigs would be very upset about it,” he continued. Watch below: Trump on Platner: He’s a pig. He's like a pig. That's what he reminds me of. I come up with good names for people. I don't want to stick him with that one, although I think pigs would be very upset about it. pic.twitter.com/GnR710wOWK — Acyn (@Acyn) June 10, 2026 Platner’s victory sets up one of the most closely-watched Senate races in the November general election. Sen. Susan Collins' allies preview 'the end for Graham Platner' in Maine Senate war https://t.co/GPyRYCH36U pic.twitter.com/aR0dug8ub0 — New York Post (@nypost) June 10, 2026 More from the New York Post: Allies of Sen. Susan Collins wasted little time gearing up for a bruising battle with oyster farmer Graham Platner now that he has officially clinched the Democratic nomination for Senate. Eager to defend the critical Senate seat that could be instrumental in determining the balance of power in the upper chamber, Collins’ allies lashed out at Platner over his many scandals. “Today marks the beginning of the end for Graham Platner. He will be exposed, his agenda destroyed, and Mainers will reject him,” Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee, declared on X. “No amount of DC Democrat support or left-wing billionaire backing will save him.” The NRSC released a quick video juxtaposing Collins’ lengthy legislative record with Platner’s baggage. “Graham Platner delivers scandals. Susan Collins delivers results. In Maine, the choice is clear,” the NRSC declared. Meanwhile, the Republican National Committee slammed Platner as a “sick and deranged person.” What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE

President Trump on Wednesday revealed that he directed the U.S. military to support oil tankers and commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. “Last month, I directed our Great U.S. Military to execute a secret mission to support Oil Tankers and other Commercial Ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Today, I am pleased to announce that this effort has resulted in more than 100 MILLION Barrels of Oil making its way through the Strait, and into the Open Market,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “More than 200 Commercial Ships have safely traveled through the Strait. This wildly successful effort is because the UNITED STATES of AMERICA CONTROLS the Strait of Hormuz — NOT Iran. Their military is defeated, and their economy is lost. It’s over for Iran!” he added. TRUMP: Announces secret U.S. mission moved 100 million barrels and 200 ships through Strait of Hormuz, says U.S. controls it, not Iran pic.twitter.com/RJsfuacSw5 — Trump Truths (@trumptruthsbot) June 10, 2026 Reuters has more: The ​world consumes about 100 million barrels of oil in one day. Trump suggested that global oil ​prices had fallen as a result of the secret mission. “That’s why it’s at $85-$90 a barrel, instead of $250,” Trump told reporters, ‌earlier ⁠at the White House. Iran, a major OPEC oil producer, “just figured it out” that the oil had been taken through the strait. “We took out the other night 22 ships, late at night with no lights, because they don’t have any radar because we blasted the crap out of it,” Trump said. Separately, U.S. Energy ⁠Secretary Chris Wright told a congressional hearing on Wednesday that an increase of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz over the last week is the result of “using the U.S. ​military to increase flows of oil” in the waterway. Wright said the vessels making it through ​the strait ⁠were not Iranian. Other countries that ship oil through the strait include Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. Trump said the United States is still looking to make a deal with Iran. “We want a deal that ⁠is meaningful, ​we want a deal that works,” Trump added about the ​negotiations with Iran. Trump said that Iran has already agreed not to obtain a nuclear weapon, but the agreement still needs to be ​signed. “I’m going to tell you because they just figured it out. So now that they figured it out, I can tell you it was very hard for me. I wanted to say it so badly,” Trump said. “When it’s over, you will see oil drop to where it was before,” he added. Watch below: BREAKING: The U.S. is taking "millions of barrels of oil" out of Iran every night, President Trump announces. "I'm going to tell you because they just figured it out. So now that they figured it out, I can tell you it was very hard for me. I wanted to say it so badly." "When… pic.twitter.com/sf3rucqhAj — Fox News (@FoxNews) June 10, 2026 CNBC shared further: Trump said early Tuesday morning that the U.S. and Iran could reach a “very, very good deal” in “two or three days.” Oil prices fell in the next trading session — though they reversed course Wednesday, after Trump vowed to attack Iran “very hard” absent a diplomatic breakthrough. Oil and markets have responded positively to Trump stoking optimism that the end of the war is right around the corner via an agreement that’s palatable to both the U.S. and Iran. That’s been the case even in recent weeks, as the testy U.S.-Iran truce has been repeatedly undermined by military flare-ups in the Persian Gulf and as peace talks have been further strained by Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. Feeding the dynamic is an assumption from markets and analysts that, despite the continued conflict in the Middle East, a deal will eventually be reached that ends the war and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil-shipping route. “While geopolitical developments continue to draw large oil moves, there is some optimism that the US and Iran will reach a peace deal this month,” Deutsche Bank researchers said in a June analyst note. While both sides are eager to show they can endure protracted war, Iran’s economy has been battered and Trump’s approval ratings have sunk amid the conflict, leading observers to believe that incentives favor a deal. What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE

The U.S. State Department has discovered several “birth tourism networks,” where embassies found “evidence of plans to facilitate individuals traveling to the U.S. to give birth,” The Daily Wire reports. According to the outlet, the networks were discovered in West Africa, North Africa, and Europe. SCOOP: The State Department has uncovered several "birth tourism networks" in West Africa, Europe, and North Africa, where embassies found evidence of plans to facilitate individuals traveling to the U.S. to give birth. https://t.co/x9ZNwr1PgL — Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) June 10, 2026 More from The Daily Wire: In West Africa, a U.S. embassy uncovered a “sophisticated birth tourism network” wherein more than 100 foreign nationals were using fraudulent documents to obtain visas and secure U.S. citizenship for their children. The State Department shut down this birth tourism network and revoked the foreign nationals’ visas. State is also coordinating with local authorities to “systematically identify and cut off any similar operations.” “Under President Trump, the State Department is defending the integrity of U.S. citizenship by ending illegal birth tourism schemes,” said State Department messaging viewed by The Daily Wire. “No foreigner is permitted to obtain a visitor visa for the primary purpose of acquiring U.S. citizenship for a child by giving birth in the U.S.” A U.S. embassy in Europe found that more than 400 suspected birth tourism cases had occurred since 2024. In this case, investigators traced the birth tourism to at least six companies that were coaching applicants on what to say in their visa interviews, arranging housing, and setting up delivery plans. State again shut down the process, revoked the visas, and permanently banned “several fraudsters from traveling to the United States ever again.” An embassy in North Africa revoked more than 100 visas for “birth tourist” parents who came to the United States specifically to give birth to children who would get U.S. citizenship. State Department consular officers worked with law enforcement and used data analytics to identify the networks abusing the visa system in this case. “A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right. The State Department is taking action around the world to stop this abuse, dismantle birth tourism networks, and hold accountable those who try to scam our system,” the State Department said. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right. The State Department is taking action around the world to stop this abuse, dismantle birth tourism networks, and hold accountable those who try to scam our system. — Department of State (@StateDept) June 10, 2026 Business Insider Africa has more: Investigators allegedly traced the cases to at least six companies that coached applicants on visa interviews, arranged accommodation in the United States and coordinated childbirth plans. In North Africa, U.S. officials said more than 100 visas were revoked from parents who travelled to the United States primarily to give birth so their children could obtain American citizenship. The department did not identify the countries involved, disclose the nationalities of those affected or provide evidence supporting the allegations. It also did not indicate whether any arrests or criminal prosecutions resulted from the investigations. The announcement signals a shift from warnings to active enforcement as the Trump administration expands scrutiny of visa applicants suspected of concealing the true purpose of their travel. The policy foundation was laid during President Donald Trump’s first term. In January 2020, the U.S. government amended visitor visa regulations, allowing consular officers to deny applications when they believe the primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the United States to secure citizenship for a child. The rule remains in force and has become a key tool in Washington’s efforts to combat birth tourism. The latest action follows warnings issued by several U.S. diplomatic missions, including the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, which cautioned applicants that visas could be denied if consular officers suspected travel was primarily intended for childbirth and citizenship purposes.