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[00:00:03]Welcome to NTD News Today. Here are today's top stories. President Trump saying a deal with Iran could come over the next week. What's behind the fresh tensions between Israel and Lebanon? And how President Trump is intervening.

[00:00:17]Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Capitol Hill today as he testifies at back-to-back hearings for the first time since the Iran War began.

[00:00:26]President Trump says he's appointing William J. PY to serve as acting director of national intelligence while he continues his current roles including leading federal housing finance and overseeing major mortgage institutions.

[00:00:41]Several primary races are taking place across the nation today with two high-profile governor's races and several swing seats. State the US labor market is showing resilience amid uncertainty. The latest report on job openings is beating expectations.

[00:01:11]This is NTD News Today live from our global headquarters in New York City.

[00:01:18]Today's Tuesday, June 2nd. I'm Stephanie Aox. President Trump says a deal with Iran to extend the ceasefire could come soon. It comes as the Secretary of State explains how Iran is trying to take advantage of a delaying tactic. Joining us now live is NTD's White House correspondent, Iris Tao. Good afternoon, Iris. What's the latest?

[00:01:40]Good afternoon to you as well, Steph.

[00:01:42]So, President Trump telling ABC in a new interview that he thinks an agreement with Iran on its nuclear ambitions to extend the ceasefire as well as reopen the trade of formoose could come as early as over the next week. It comes as Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying before Congress today for the first time after the Iran conflict started. A Rubio highlighting how Iran of course is still uh in the process of getting back to the US on a potential peace agreement. He's also highlighting the fact that that he thinks the war with Iran is over as Iran's military capabilities have been largely degraded.

[00:02:20]um highlighting that both conventional we weapons shield and defense industrial base have been degraded and that the US blockade against Iran in the street of Hormuz is costing Iran hundreds of millions of dollars each day on Iran's nuclear ambitions Rubio while noting the ongoing negotiation process is saying that the current progress is already unprecedented watch >> there is the prospect before us which could happen today it could happen tomorrow it could happen next week that for For the first time, certainly in in my memory, they have agreed to negotiate aspects of their nuclear program that just a month ago or just a a year ago they were refusing to even mention, much less enter into discussions about.

[00:03:06]>> And late last week, President Trump saying that Iran has already agreed to no nuclear weapon. And after reviewing that agreement in the situation room for about two hours, according to White House officials, reports suggest that President Trump is now demanding stronger language on Iran's commitment on no nuclear weapon as well as on his commitment to reopen the straight of Hormuz. And now again, US waiting for Iran to get back. A secretary of St. Marco Rubio during his testimony saying that Iran's leadership remains highly fractured. And he also says there are some elements in that regime that understand what the US is seeing when it comes to these talks. But there also elements that are more resistant to making agreements. Secretary saying that Iran is using this delaying tactic to its advantage. Watch >> what's complicated them is you ultimately are negotiating with people who then have to negotiate within their own system >> to see what they're allowed to give and what they're allowed to agree to. What is abundantly clear is that Iran is facing severe internal econ and this is why you see reporting about there might be a deal in the next few days because internally it takes time to get responses from them sometimes upward to five or six days.

[00:04:23]It all comes amid new clash between Israel and Lebanon based Hezbollah.

[00:04:28]President Trump telling reporter in ABC interview that he quickly turned around a little glitch and reaching a deal with Iran by brokering a truce between uh Israel and Hezbollah. President Trump announcing yesterday that he talked to both sides and ultimately both sides who agreed to stop fighting. It comes though as Israel while backing off from its threat to strike Beirut still had new clashes with Hezbollah overnight. And now we know that a while ago actually Trump administration did negotiate a truce between Israel and Lebanon. And during which the Trump administration emphasized how Hezbollah, a militant group based in Lebanon, also backed by Iran to target Israel, is the common enemy of both Israel and Lebanon. Let's take a look.

[00:05:16]Both are victimized by the same terrorist organization. A terrorist organization that no doubt has victimized Israel, but has also victimized the people.

[00:05:24]>> But Lebanon was a great country. It was a beautiful country. Smart people, very brilliant people, doctors, professors, economists, some of the smartest people on the on the planet. But it got torn apart by different factions and nothing having to do with them, outside factors.

[00:05:42]So, no, I think it could be brought back pretty quickly.

[00:05:49]And today the fourth round of talks between Lebanon and Israel are happening at the State Department in Washington DC mediated by the US and that is part of a larger peace plan for the region that the Trump administration is now pushing for. Back to you.

[00:06:06]>> All right, thanks for that report Iris Tao. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifying on the State Department's budget request this morning. It's his first public testimony on Capitol Hill since the Iran war. Rubio spoke about his recent visit to China and the state of the US China relations, saying there are long-term problems that need addressing which may take not just years but perhaps decades.

[00:06:30]>> We understand that there are areas in which long-term we're going to have some real challenges whether it's supply chains. Put it to you this way. Let's leave China aside for a moment. The United States and I would argue the world cannot depend on one country for 90% of anything, especially 90% of things that are critical to our economies to our not from our weapon systems to our pharmaceuticals. We just can't live in a world in which we rely on anybody for 90% of what we get in one sole source that could be cut off at any time as leverage against us or punishment or in a time of conflict. And so we are actively searching and have plans in place and we're implementing these to diversify where we get critical minerals, where we get our supply chain, secure that supply chain, and obviously the Chinese would like to retain their monopoly position in some of these.

[00:07:18]>> Rubio was also asked whether the administration was willing to release sanctions and frozen money to make a deal with the re Iranian regime. Senator Murphy pressed Rubio on how soon the Straight of Hormuz could be reopened, which as he put it, has to happen tomorrow.

[00:07:35]>> Any sanctions relief is conditionbased, which means it has to be in return for the reason why those sanctions were put in place in the first place, which is their nuclear program. So, yeah, look, Iran is being sanctioned because they enrich uranium. Iran is being sanctioned because they've highly enriched uranium.

[00:07:49]Iran is being sanctioned because of their nuclear activities. If they agree to give up those things, there will be sanctions relief associated with their commitment and compliance.

[00:08:01]>> Rubio will appear again before the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee and House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees over two days. The Trump administration is seeking congressional approval for its proposed 30% cut to the foreign affairs budget as it seeks a 50% increase in military spending.

[00:08:20]President Trump meanwhile saying he's appointing William J. PY to serve as acting director of national intelligence while he continues in his current roles.

[00:08:29]The president saying PY will remain director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and also continue as chairman of Fanny May and Freddy Mack. President Trump highlighted Py's experience managing sensitive matters and overseeing more than 10 trillion dollars in markets tied to Fanny May and Freddy Mack. He noted that figure is up substantially from a year ago. President Trump says the appointment reflects confidence in Py's leadership across both housing finance and national intelligence responsibilities.

[00:09:00]Several primary state races are taking place across the nation today, notably in some key tossup races. NTD's Molina Wiseup has that report.

[00:09:10]>> The most watched race today will be the race for California's governor. The primary shaping up there is a nonpartisan primary, meaning only the top two performing candidates will make it to the November ballot. So, we could see a situation where you have the top two Democrats on that ballot or two Republicans on the ballot in November.

[00:09:25]Now, remember, this was also an area where there was a shakeup for the Democrat party when Congressman Eric Swallwell left the race after those sexual misconduct allegations surfaced against him. Now, on the Democrat side, you have the two leading candidates, former Health and Human Services Secretary Javier Bera and Tommy Styer.

[00:09:41]On the Republican side, the top candidate there is Steve Hilton, TV show host.

[00:09:45]>> Everywhere you look, there's this sense that things aren't working and it's time for change. And that's why I think it's actually really important that I'm in the top two so that Californians have a choice.

[00:09:56]>> President Trump doubling down on his endorsement for Steve in a post last evening writing, "People are fleeing, crime is increasing, and taxes are high.

[00:10:03]Steve can turn it around." This type of messaging was also seen in the race for LA mayor. Here's what the Republican candidate in that race, Spencer Pratt, had to say.

[00:10:12]>> We need change in LA. We can't do four more years of Karen Bass. There won't be an LA. We lose 50,000 people last year.

[00:10:19]Over a 100 businesses closed. I meet with people now that have a lot of investment in LA. If Karen Bass were to get reelected, they're all leaving.

[00:10:28]>> He's trying to make it to the November ballot to have a chance at unseating current Democrat Mayor Karen Bass, who's running for her second term.

[00:10:35]>> We don't need a TV. reality show villain, nor do we need a former council woman who has been in city hall twice as long as I have and who is okay with tents in the street.

[00:10:48]>> There are also several congressional races that I'm watching in California, like who will fill the seat of Speaker Ammerida Nancy Pelosi in the 11th district where she served for the past 40 years. Also, how powerful will Pelosi's endorsement be in this race?

[00:11:00]She's endorsed Connie Chan. There's also a pickup opportunity for Democrats in the 48th district. The Republican held district was just redrawn to favor Democrats. There's also a governor's race shaping up in Iowa. Five Republicans are vying to fill the seat of current Governor Kim Reynolds, who's leaving office. A late night endorsement came from President Trump in this race as well. He endorsed Representative Randy Fenstra. Whichever Republican prevails in this race will face Democrat Rob Sand in November, who's running unopposed in his primary. Reporting from Washington DC, Molina Weissub, NTD News.

[00:11:33]And thanks to Molina for that report.

[00:11:35]Also in Iowa, Democrats are eyeing a pickup opportunity for a US Senate seat.

[00:11:40]Republican Senator Joanie Erns seat will need to be filled this November. Either Josh Turk or Zack Walls will become the Democrat tasked with flipping the seat from red to blue. Trump backed Representative Ashley Henson is dominating on the Republican side.

[00:11:57]Democrats are also eyeing a seat Senate seat in Montana. Republican Senator Steve Danes left the race late in the game, giving other Republicans little opportunity to register against former US Attorney Kurt Almy. And New Jerseyy's seventh district is one of the two top targets for House Democrats. Republican Representative Tom Keen was endorsed by Trump. It's a toss-up district. Democrat Rebecca Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, is favored to win the nomination.

[00:12:30]Coming up, Homeland Security says that some violent protesters outside an ICE facility in New Jersey were paid agitators and borders our Tom Hman shares his experience touring the facility after allegations by Democratic lawmakers.

[00:12:54]Welcome back. The US labor market looking resilient. The latest report from the Labor Department today is beating expectations. This despite economic uncertainty from the Iran war.

[00:13:06]US employers posted 7.6 million job vacancies in April, up from 6.9 million in March. This is the closest since May 2024. Economists had forecast just 6.8 million openings. Layoffs fell, but so did the number of Americans quitting their jobs, a sign of confidence in their prospects. The American job market has been recovering from a sluggish 2025. Last year, employers added fewer than 10,000 jobs a month compared to 76,000 jobs a month this year from January through April. On Friday, the Labor Department will issue its closely watched jobs report for May.

[00:13:46]New Jersey officials are expanding police control outside Delaney Hall in Newark with a half mile perimeter now in place to keep riders away. The Trump administration accusing some of the protesters of being organized agitators.

[00:13:59]Here's more.

[00:14:01]>> A curfew is now in effect around Newark's Delaney Hall ICE detention center following violent protests.

[00:14:07]Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen says some of the protesters are there to incite violence.

[00:14:13]>> These riders are organized. These riders are are sponsored by somebody. We see Antifa flags out there. They're not just exercising their First Amendment. Mullen says New Jersey officials were obstructing law enforcement.

[00:14:26]>> The governor wasn't allowing state police and the mayor wasn't allowing local police to come in and help with these violent protesters. They were saying they're peaceful protesters.

[00:14:34]They're not. And they found out the first night they were there.

[00:14:36]>> New York Mayor Ross Baraka, meanwhile, announcing expanded police control around the facility. At the same time, criticizing what he called overly aggressive tactics by law enforcement.

[00:14:46]Baraka also calling for Delaney Hall to be shut down. The demonstrations come amid growing political clashes over conditions inside the facility. White House borders Tom Hman on Fox News rejecting allegations made by some lawmakers.

[00:15:00]>> You got Democratic lawmakers in Memorial Day making false allegations about the facility, about the food, the medical care, hunger strikes. I went into that facility. I went through the medical. I went through outdoor recreation, indoor recreation. I even made a surprise visit this weekend and walked into the cafeteria and ate the same meal that the detainees around me were eating.

[00:15:20]>> Homeman also disputing claims that detainees were staging a hunger strike inside the facility.

[00:15:25]>> The food was good. It It's all a false premise. There was never a hunger strike. The congressman said, "Oh, people on hunger strike." No, they weren't. They may not be eating in the cafeteria, but what I found out, they're ordering food from the commissary, eating in their cells.

[00:15:41]Meanwhile, Secretary Mullen in Dallas honoring three ICE officers for their actions during a sniper attack at an ICE facility last year.

[00:15:48]>> These three and many others were willing to run in towards the run towards the gunfire, put their life at risk, put their families at risk of losing their loved ones.

[00:15:59]>> Mullen defending ICE officers from criticism. You know, while we focus daily on getting the worst off the worst or worst of the worst, we're definitely celebrating the best of the best. And it's it's frustrating to me when you hear the rhetoric of of the left and they're demonizing uh law enforcement for simply doing their job.

[00:16:19]>> Federal authorities also announcing charges against a Brooklyn man accused of threatening to kill an ICE officer and the officer's family during a protest outside the New York detention center. The FBI saying the suspect Nicholas Matthews Scalfo was identified within 24 hours using facial recognition technology. Director Cash Patel warning quote you touch a cop and this FBI will put you down.

[00:16:42]>> And Secretary Mullen will testify before a Senate panel this afternoon on the department's 2027 budget. The hearing will be his first time appearing before the Senate since he was confirmed.

[00:16:54]President Trump's executive order, meanwhile aimed at tightening mail and voting rules, is facing another legal challenge. A federal judge in Boston is hearing arguments today in lawsuits brought by Democratic le states and voting rights groups. They're seeking to block the order ahead of the November midterm elections. The order directs the federal government to help states verify voter eligibility. It requires the postal service to deliver ballots only to voters on approved mail state mail-in lists and calls for election records to be preserved for 5 years. Opponents argue the measure exceeds presidential authority and could disrupt state election systems. The hearing comes days after a separate federal judge in Washington declined to pause the order, calling the challenge im premature.

[00:17:45]As California voters prepare to head to the polls today, election officials are investigating damaged ballots found inside a Los Angeles dropbox and vandalism at a vote center. New polling is also offering a clearer picture of the closely watched races for California governor and Los Angeles mayor. NTD's Christina Corona tells us more from Los Angeles. Over the weekend, Los Angeles County election officials investigated possible election interference after damaged ballots were found burned inside this dropbox behind me. And in a separate incident, vandalism was discovered at a Long Beach voting center. Although officials say voting operations were not disrupted. Officials say a small number of ballots were damaged by fire between scheduled collections at a downtown Los Angeles dropbox. The county says only a limited number of ballots were affected because the damage happened sometime between a scheduled ballot pickup on Saturday and the next collection Sunday morning.

[00:18:40]Election workers also discovered vandalism Sunday morning at a vote center in Long Beach's Caesar Chavez Park. Officials say voting was not disrupted in either case, and voters whose ballots may have been affected will be contacted and given options, including replacement ballots if needed.

[00:18:56]Both incidents remain under investigation. In Los Angeles's mayoral race, a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by the LA Times shows Mayor Karen Bass leading with 26% support. City Council member Nthia Ramen follows at 25% while Spencer Pratt is at 22%. Bass told CNN what she thinks Pratt would be like as mayor.

[00:19:18]>> I I can't even imagine. I don't think I understand he has a degree in political science, but he does not have a background or knowledge in how our government works.

[00:19:28]>> Pratt responded to that on X, saying, quote, "We don't have to imagine Bass as mayor. We're living that disaster.

[00:19:35]That's why I'm taking her job." Actors Jane Fonda and Samuel Al Jackson have publicly backed Bass for reelection.

[00:19:42]Meanwhile, Entourage creator Doug Ellen voiced his support for Pratt, citing concerns about the city's direction and safety. Five years ago, didn't lock a door here, but you know what happened?

[00:19:53]Two animals invaded my house and all putting cameras and hiring security guards because we're all getting broken into. It's not made up. It's not false.

[00:20:01]And this city has collapsed in the last 5 years.

[00:20:04]>> Meanwhile, a new Emerson College poll shows former US Health and Human Services Secretary Javier Basera leading the governor's race with 28% support.

[00:20:13]Democrat Tommy Styer follows at 22% with Republican Steve Hilton close behind at 21%.

[00:20:20]California voters still have time to cast their ballots. Voting centers across the state will be open on election day from 7 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

[00:20:27]local time. Reporting from downtown Los Angeles, Christina Corona, NTD News.

[00:20:33]>> And thanks to Christina for that report.

[00:20:35]Meanwhile, four people have been charged in connection with a sophisticated crossborder drug tunnel operation.

[00:20:42]Federal prosecutors in Southern California say the tunnel was used to smuggle more than a ton of cocaine valued at over $45 million. Since President Trump secured the border and launched the Takeback America initiative, the cartels have been deprived approximately $13 billion per year in annual revenue for alien smuggling. In response, the cartels such as CJ and G have dramatically increased efforts to import hugely profitable cocaine into the United States. Put directly, cocaine is now the lifeblood of the cartels. And what you see here today is a cardiac arrest for their system.

[00:21:26]For those defendants, they thought they saw a light at the end of the tunnel. In fact, what they saw were hard lights and sirens.

[00:21:36]>> Authorities say a monthsl long Homeland Security task force investigation uncovered the nearly 2,000 ft tunnel. It stretches from Tijana into a warehouse near San Diego. It's equipped with reinforced walls, ventilation, electricity, and a hydraulic lift.

[00:21:52]Investigators say surveillance of a suspected retail site known as buy for less revealed unusual activity, including the movement of suitcases and later coordinated vehicle transfers across multiple locations. K9 units were alerted to the presence of narcotics during coordinated traffic stops.

[00:22:13]Inspections uncovered more than 1,000 kg of cocaine packed into dozens of bundles.

[00:22:21]US service members and Pentagon civilian employees could soon face restrictions related to prediction markets. That's if the draft defense policy bill before Congress becomes law. It would bar them from using the markets to bet on global events if they have or could reasonably obtain relevant non-public information.

[00:22:41]The bill would require the defense secretary to issue related regulations and punishments. The proposal comes after a US soldier allegedly used classified information to bet on the capture of Venezuela's Nicholas Maduro.

[00:22:56]Authorities in Iowa are investigating a series of shootings that left six people dead. Police say the suspected gunman took his own life during an encounter with officers.

[00:23:07]Police were first called yesterday to a home in the town of Musketine where officers found four people fatally shot.

[00:23:15]Authorities later located the suspect, 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland, on a city trail.

[00:23:23]Police Chief Anthony Keys says McFarland took his own life while officers were speaking with him. Investiga investigators say two additional men were later found fatally shot at separate locations in the city, one inside a home and another at a business. They're also believed to be relatives of McFarland. Police have not identified the victims. The investigation is ongoing and our thoughts are with the whole community there.

[00:23:52]Coming up, Russia unleashing attacks on a major cities across Ukraine, killing over 20 people and injuring more. We've got the update there. And the Trump administration considering a new 25% tariff on Brazilian imports. The US trade representative citing what he calls unfair trade practices.

[00:24:19]Israel and Lebanon are holding another round of peace talks as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies. US and Israeli officials saying negotiations between ambassadors from the neighboring countries began today. The latest meeting marks the fourth round of face-to-face talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials. The two-day negotiations follow a security meeting between the two sides held on Friday at the Pentagon. Israeli troops and Hezbollah have continued to fight despite a midappril ceasefire. The Lebanese government says more than 3,300 people have been killed. Israel says 24 of its soldiers and four civilians have been killed over the same period.

[00:24:59]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops to move further into Lebanon on Sunday.

[00:25:06]Five cruise ship pa pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass passengers have been released after three weeks of monitoring for hand virus. They were at the national quarantine unit in Nebraska before returning to their home states.

[00:25:17]13 passengers remain under observation.

[00:25:20]The CDC asked that the cruise ship passengers remain at the facility through May 31st. The University of Nebraska Medical Center says local and state public health departments will continue to monitor the passengers for the next 21 days. The passengers were among 18 US residents aboard the ship who were placed under quarantine. The CDC says 41 US residents are currently being monitored for possible infection.

[00:25:45]The Trump administration is considering a new 25% tariff on Brazilian imports.

[00:25:50]US Trade Representative Jameson Greer citing what he called unfair trade practices. Gird's office said an investigation into Brazil's trade policies started last year and had found practices that quote are unreasonable and burden or restrict US commerce. The report cited Brazil's policies related to digital trade, electronic payment services, anti-corruption enforcement, intellectual property protection, and ethanol market access. The proposed tariff would exclude some Brazilian products such as beef, coffee, rare earths, certain metals, and aircraft parts. The Office of the US Trade Representative said the public is in invited to provide written comments on the proposed tariffs by July 1st. The agency will hold a hearing about the proposed action on July 6th.

[00:26:39]Russia unleashing a massive massive air attack on Ukraine overnight. Ukrainian officials say Moscow launched hundreds of drones and missiles at cities across the country. Ukrainian authorities say the strikes killed at least 22 civilians and wounded more than 100 others.

[00:26:56]President Zalinski says Keev was hit particularly hard with dozens of residential buildings damaged. In the city of Nepro in central Ukraine, rescuers are still searching through the rubble after part of a four-story apartment building collapsed during the strikes. Here's more on the latest Russian attack.

[00:27:17]>> Russian drones and missiles pounded Ukrainian cities, leaving several dead and many injured on Tuesday. Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles overnight, mainly targeting Keefe. Meanwhile, the Russian Defense Ministry said that its massive overnight strike on the country was a response to what it called terrorist acts against targets inside Russia and said it had struck a range of Ukrainian military targets using high precision long range weapons. Authorities confirmed fatalities in the cities of Keev and Nepro following days of warnings that Moscow was planning a major assault. Mayor Vitali Klitschko of Keev said that aside from the deaths recorded, children were among those injured in the strikes. He also said a suspected missile strike on a 24-story apartment building triggered a collapse which likely left people trapped under the rubble. Witnesses said thousands sought shelter in the capital subway system in Nepro. Regional Governor Alexander Hanzha confirmed several deaths and said all those injured in the attack on the area were in the hospital in moderate condition. Meanwhile, Mayor Ehor Derikov confirmed a child was also among the handful of people hurt by attacks on Kkefe. Air raid warnings sounded over much of the country early Tuesday after Ukrainian President Wodomir Zilinski reiterated warnings the previous day of a possible major assault. Russia said last week that it intended systematic strikes on targets in Kev over what it says was a drone attack on a dormatory in Russian held Luhansk which killed 21. Ukraine denied conducting that strike.

[00:28:55]>> One American soldier and one British soldier have died during a training exercise in Iraq. US and UK officials say the deaths happened Sunday at an air base in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region. The US Army says the American service members identity is being withheld until family notification is complete. Britain's defense ministry says the British soldiers family has been informed and asked for privacy before further details are released. The US has reduced its troop presence in Iraq, but it still maintains forces in the Kurdish region as Washington works to strengthen ties with the Kurds.

[00:29:35]And our hearts go out to those service members and their families. The Pentagon, meanwhile, tightening press access inside the building. The Department of War designating its press office a classified space. The Department of War saying journalists are being removed from the area to make room for speech writers who handle classified material. The change means reporters will only be able to access Pentagon press officials by appointment. The move comes amid growing tensions between the Pentagon and major legacy news organizations over press restrictions and classified information leaks. The New York Times suing the Department of War last month, arguing new escort requirements for reporters inside the Pentagon violate the First Amendment.

[00:30:20]Meanwhile, Meta is expanding teen safety content settings across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger globally as it faces growing scrutiny over youth online safety. That and more after this.

[00:30:42]Welcome back. Meta says it's expanding content settings for teen accounts across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger globally. The change aims to limit access to inappropriate content for younger users. As scrutiny grows over youth safety online, Meta says the 13 plus content setting will remain the default. It filters material deemed unsuitable for teens. A new limited content option will roll out to Facebook and Messenger later this year. The company also says Instagram is testing a feature to reduce repetitive exposure to certain topics, aiming for a more balanced feed for teen users. Critics say bans or restrictions do not stop teens from going online, arguing such measures force them to access platforms in unregulated, less safe environments or use other apps without parental supervision.

[00:31:36]Amazon, meanwhile, will host its annual Prime Day sales event this month after launching the event in July for the past 5 years. The e-commerce giant citing major holidays and sporting events in its decision. Prime Day is one of Amazon's biggest sales events of the year, according to data from Adobe Analytics. The event drove over $ 24 billion in online spending in the US for 2025 when the company extended the event from 2 days to four. Speaking to Reuters, Amazon Prime's international vice president pointed to the FIFA World Cup and the 250th anniversary of US independence on July 4th. Amazon held its last June Prime Day in 2021. This year's event will run from June 23rd to June 26th.

[00:32:23]Police in Pennsylvania have answered a riddle that has plagued mankind for generations. Why did the chicken cross the road? In this case, it didn't.

[00:32:35]Officers in Bethl Park were called to the scene when a chicken wandering in the middle of the road apparently couldn't decide whether to cross. As you can see, they had plenty of fun with the bird, making her an honorary officer that works in the dispatch center. They even named her Lieutenant McQuail. That was after she evaded police, and it required a short foot pursuit to capture her. They referred to it as a case of foul play. Investigators got to work and determined the hen is a Plymouth rock chicken. Ultimately, they granted her a leave of absence so she can wait in a foster flock for her owner to come forward, and we hope she finds her forever home very soon. And in North Carolina, deputies found this one wandering along roads Tuesday morning.

[00:33:26]Despite multiple attempts, they are so far unable to locate the owner. The Union County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who recognizes the pony or knows its owner to contact them.

[00:33:39]And that's all we have time for this hour, but if you have any feedback on the show or have something you'd like to see us cover, send us an email at news.ttoday ntd.com. We always love to hear from you. Stay with us. We'll be broadcasting the White House press briefing right after this break.