Evening Briefing — June 9, 2026

House Immigration Funding. The House passed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement for three years, sending the measure to Trump. This G.O.P. bill aims to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term. The passage follows weeks of delays in securing funding for these agencies.

U.S. Strikes Iran. The U.S. launched strikes on Iran in retaliation for a downed helicopter. These strikes occurred after Trump vowed to retaliate for the incident. CENTCOM confirmed the U.S. military launched strikes in response to the helicopter downing, leading to an increase in oil prices.

DOJ on EEOC Guidelines. The Department of Justice (DOJ) found that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines on workplace discrimination are unconstitutional. The DOJ stated that the EEOC violated law by pressuring employers to make race-based decisions. This finding challenges the current framework for workplace discrimination policies.

Upcoming Inflation Data. May inflation numbers are expected to be released on Wednesday morning. This economic data will provide an update on the current state of inflation. Observers are awaiting the report to understand the latest trends.