Latest Headlines for Wednesday, June 17th.

These are today’s top stories.

The FBI foiled an alleged multi-phase attack on the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, arresting at least five individuals tied to a plot involving explosive drones and a sniper team targeting the 80,000-person crowd. Investigators uncovered a Signal chat with at least 23 alleged co-conspirators, including 19-year-old Tycen Proper of Ohio, who allegedly spent graduation money on ammunition and firearms. See Details

President Trump attended the final day of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, where leaders endorsed a joint statement backing Ukraine and turned attention to the just-announced U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding ahead of Friday’s formal signing in Geneva. Discussions also covered artificial intelligence governance and China trade dependency. See Details

The National Hurricane Center issued a preliminary advisory for Potential Tropical Cyclone One in the western Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday morning, warning the system could strengthen into a named storm by Wednesday. The development coincides with record rainfall and life-threatening flash floods across parts of the South. Source

The Senate rejected a motion Tuesday to discharge a war powers resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran, with the vote failing 47-48. Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, and Bill Cassidy crossed party lines to support the measure, while Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman voted with Republicans to block it. Source

President Trump told reporters at a bilateral meeting with UAE leaders at the G7 that he would not mind submitting the U.S.-Iran peace deal to Congress for a vote, framing it as a way to secure bipartisan validation. Senate Majority Leader Thune separately said Republican leaders are pressing the administration to share the text of the memorandum of understanding. Source

Trump-endorsed Barry Moore won a Senate primary runoff in Alabama, defeating former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson. Moore is now the heavy favorite to fill the seat of Tommy Tubberville, who left the Senate to run for governor. Source

Federal authorities have arrested five individuals in connection with the alleged explosive-drone and sniper plot targeting the White House UFC Freedom 250 event, with Signal chat logs revealing at least 23 users discussed the pre-operational plans. The plot called for explosive drones to force an evacuation and steer crowds toward snipers, with suspects then planning to storm the White House gates. Source

Record rainfall and life-threatening flash floods continue to drench communities across the South, with up to seven or eight inches of additional rain forecast through the week. The tropical disturbance in the western Gulf threatens to amplify the crisis if it develops into a named storm, as the National Hurricane Center tracks potential Tropical Cyclone One. Find out More

The FBI issued an urgent cybersecurity warning about “Kali365,” a new phishing campaign targeting Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive users through convincing fake login portals. Federal officials urged organizations to immediately verify multi-factor authentication settings and alert employees to suspicious credential requests. Source

U.S. stock futures pointed to a cautious open on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s 2 p.m. rate decision, with all three major averages expected to hold near recent levels. Oil prices continued to fall — Brent crude sank below $79 a barrel for the first time since early March — as markets priced in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under the U.S.-Iran framework. Read More

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave its target rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% at Wednesday’s meeting, with CME FedWatch showing a 97% probability of a hold. All eyes are on new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s inaugural press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET and the updated dot plot, which may signal whether the Fed will abandon its prior easing bias amid inflation that hit a three-year high of 4.2% in May. Source

Robinhood announced plans to cut roughly 10% of its workforce as the company undertakes a strategic restructuring, sending shares up more than 1% in premarket trading. The fintech firm has been expanding its product suite and international footprint and said the cuts are intended to align resources with its fastest-growing segments. Find out More

	Symbol	Last Close	% Change
Dow Jones	DJIA	$42,866.87	0.25%
S&P 500	SPX	$6,038.81	0.55%
Nasdaq Composite	IXIC	$19,714.99	0.63%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOG	$371.10	1.09%
Tesla, Inc.	TSLA	$404.66	-1.58%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	$299.24	0.95%
Microsoft Corp.	MSFT	$393.83	-1.48%

Ukrainian drones struck oil plants in Moscow and Russia’s Krasnodar Krai region overnight, a day after Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine. The exchange underscored the ongoing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict even as global attention has shifted to the U.S.-Iran deal and forthcoming diplomatic meetings. Find out More

President Trump rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s strikes in Lebanon, which Trump argued put a peace deal with Iran at risk. Read More

Conservative political parties gain ground in Latin America as the fear of crime grows among voters. Read More

Tom Holland all but confirmed his secret marriage to Zendaya in a new Esquire cover story, telling the interviewer that when AI-generated fake wedding photos circulated, family members were not fooled because “they were all there.” Holland’s remark, followed by “that’s all you’ll get on that,” is the first direct confirmation from the actor after months of reports stemming from Zendaya’s stylist and the actress’s own ring-flashing moment at a Hollywood awards show. Read More

Country rap star Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, has filed for divorce from Bunnie XO, his wife of nearly a decade, according to multiple reports. The split comes as Jelly Roll has reached new commercial heights with a series of country crossover hits, and neither party has issued an immediate statement. Source

Steven Spielberg’s alien conspiracy thriller “Disclosure Day,” starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor, opened to a leading $44 million at the North American box office this past weekend from 3,824 theaters, alongside $48.9 million internationally for a global debut of $92.9 million. “Toy Story 5” opens this Thursday and is expected to be the summer’s first tentpole to debut above $100 million. See Details

Lionel Messi notched the first hat trick of his World Cup career Tuesday, powering Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City and tying German legend Miroslav Klose’s all-time men’s World Cup scoring mark of 16 goals. The performance also marked Messi’s 200th cap for Argentina and made him the squad’s oldest-ever World Cup scorer — exactly 20 years after becoming their youngest. Find out More

Kylian Mbappé scored twice against Senegal on Tuesday, surpassing Olivier Giroud to become France’s all-time top scorer with 58 international goals, as Les Bleus won their World Cup opener 3-1. The match was tight through the first half before Michael Olise’s creative play unlocked Senegal’s defense in the second period. Find out More

The New York Knicks’ victory over the San Antonio Spurs was the highest-rated NBA Finals since 1998, as the series-clinching Game 5 peaked at 33 million viewers. Source

Animal control officers and firefighters in Connecticut teamed up to rescue a baby raccoon that had become trapped in a storm drain, lifting the tiny animal out safely after a careful extraction effort. The rescue was captured on video and has quickly become a feel-good moment on social media. Find out More