7. Iran’s soccer team lashed out at the U.S. and FIFA over the team’s treatment, including having to leave the country shortly after games, while the United States won Group D and faces Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 in the knockout stage.

6. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg faced a false anonymous report from Alabama alleging violent crimes that led to his twins being temporarily removed until authorities deemed it politically motivated and unfounded.

5. Alabama DHR said the SNAP error rate rose to 9.52 percent, but Alabama says that is not fraud, while the state cut improper payments 75 percent to 6.07 percent, partnering with the Trump admin on waste reduction.

4. Alabama’s CHOOSE Act expands $7,000 education savings accounts on July 1 for families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level to cover school costs for private schools and home schooling, homeschoolers being eligible for $2,000 per student with a $4,000 cap.

3. The ALGOP reviewed John Wahl’s residency at Sunday’s meeting and rejected the claims that he was not an Alabama resident and that he not eligible to be Lt. Governor, amid Tennessee residence claims, while Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called the constant attacks on him desperation.

2. Alabama Haitian community fears deportation after the Supreme Court ended Temporary Protected Status for the refugees, with a focus on the term “temporary,” now DHS is offering migrants about $2,100 plus a ticket to leave voluntarily.

1. US and Iran agreed to halt strikes and meet in Qatar this week to discuss issues after recent fighting was carried out over the weekend with oil prices remaining steady, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to terms to stop fighting in the region.

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Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.