Afternoon Briefing — June 15, 2026

DOJ Investigation Claims. Gavin Newsom states that Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife. Multiple reports indicate Newsom claims he is under investigation by the Justice Department. This development suggests a potential federal probe targeting Newsom and his wife.

US-Iran Deal. A US-Iran peace deal has been made, with implications for energy and inflation. Jason Draho suggests that May inflation data might be at its peak due to this deal. However, Israeli leaders refuse to support the deal, stating they must be allowed to continue "dismantling" Hezbollah. The US blockade of Iranian ports remains in place "pending execution" of a Strait of Hormuz ceasefire deal, and the US military will stay in the Middle East during negotiations. Senator Schumer has called on Trump to brief Congress on the "understanding" with Iran, while Vance noted Iran "could have access to" a $300B reconstruction fund.

White House AI Fight. Anthropic is engaged in a new AI fight with the White House. This comes as Trump's Anthropic shutdown has been cited as making a case for non-American AI. The specifics of the dispute and its potential impact on AI policy remain a focus.

Supreme Court Jurors. The Supreme Court will decide whether criminal cases must have 12 jurors in a Florida case. This ruling could have significant implications for criminal trials across the country.