Category Archives: ABC News: Top Stories

WATCH: Jalen Brunson and dad on unbreakable father-son bond through basketball
Just a toddler when he watched dad Rick Brunson play at Madison Square Garden, Jalen's now in the spotlight on basketball's biggest stage - and the father-son duo will make history in the NBA Finals.
ABC News: Top Stories Jun 08, 2026

WATCH: Northern California McDonalds worker burned in alleged oil attack
A McDonalds manager reportedly suffered burns to 20% of his body. The manager's family said he remains in ICU with second-degree burns to his face, neck and back.
ABC News: Top Stories Jun 08, 2026

Pentagon revises list of religious affiliations after Mormon congressmen's criticism.
The Pentagon has revised its list of religious affiliations after backlash from Mormon congressmen after LDS church not described as a Christian faith.
ABC News: Top Stories Jun 08, 2026

Democratic revolt over Trump's DNI pick Pulte puts FISA re-authorization in jeopardy
Forty-five days after Congress punted a fight to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Republican leaders are staring down a new deadline.
ABC News: Top Stories Jun 08, 2026

Federal judge blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal judge has struck down the $100,000 fee the Trump administration imposed on new H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers.
ABC News: Top Stories Jun 08, 2026

Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
The Senate on Monday formally received Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general.
ABC News: Top Stories Jun 08, 2026

Vance adds chicken coop to vice president's residence, along with a dozen baby chicks
Vice President JD Vance has added a chicken coop, along with a dozen baby chicks, to his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory
ABC News: Top Stories Jun 08, 2026

6.1 magnitude earthquake recorded near Cuba, felt across Florida
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Gulf, about 118 kilometers west northwest of Cuba
ABC News: Top Stories Jun 08, 2026

Tentative trial date set for soldier who allegedly made $400,000 off Maduro's capture
A tentative trial date has been set for the soldier charged with using classified information about Nicolas Maduro's capture to make more than $400,000 on Polymarket.
ABC News: Top Stories Jun 08, 2026

WATCH: NY Knicks are 'playing like a veteran team': Analyst
Former NBA player and ESPN basketball analyst Jay Williams talks about Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
ABC News: Top Stories Jun 08, 2026


