Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: Pakistan said on Saturday it would recommend U.S.
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Key FactsPakistan Nominates Trump for Peace Prize
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Pakistan officially nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his decisive diplomatic efforts in May.
- Trump's intervention resulted in a ceasefire after intense cross-border strikes caused dozens of deaths.
- Islamabad praised his strategic foresight and commitment to dialogue to prevent further conflict in the region.
- India downplayed US involvement, while Pakistan highlighted the critical role of American mediation in achieving peace.
I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the War between India and Pakistan.— Donald Trump posted this on his Truth Social platform to emphasize his diplomatic successes.
BREAKING: Mahmoud Khalil speaks out after being released from ICE detention.
"The Trump administration are doing their best to dehumanize everyone here ... Show more


Key FactsActivist Mahmoud Khalil Released After 104-Day Detention
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Mahmoud Khalil, a legal U.S. resident and former Columbia University student, was released from immigration detention in Louisiana after 104 days.
- He became a symbol of President Trump's crackdown on campus protests against Israel’s Gaza war, despite no violence accusations.
- A federal judge deemed continued detention highly unusual since Khalil posed no flight risk and was not dangerous.
- The U.S. government announced plans to appeal the release, while Khalil received limited permission to travel within the U.S.
Justice prevailed, but it’s very long overdue. This shouldn’t have taken three months.— Mahmoud Khalil spoke outside the detention facility after his release on Friday.
Tulsi Gabbard now says Iran could produce nuclear weapon 'within weeks': This comes after US President Donald Trump said she was "wrong" for saying Iran was not ...
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Key FactsTrump Rebukes Gabbard Amid Intelligence Disputes
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mediaite.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mediaite.com
- Trump dismissed Gabbard's intelligence on Iran's nuclear ambitions as incorrect.
- Her role and influence in the administration have reportedly diminished.
- A video she released warning of nuclear tensions angered Trump.
- Vice President Vance defended her as a loyal and key supporter.
She's wrong.— Donald Trump, during a Q&A with reporters regarding Tulsi Gabbard.
Trump Complains He Should Have Won FIVE Nobel Prizes By Now But ‘They Only Give Them To Liberals’
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Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel prize: The government of Pakistan said Friday it would nominate President Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize while lauding ...
thehill.com/policy/international/5361923-pakistan-trump-nobel-peace-prize/

Israel Kills Iranian Commander as Both Countries Trade Strikes: Live Updates: Israel said it had killed a senior commander of the force that oversees Iran’s ...
nytimes.com/live/2025/06/21/world/iran-israel-trump
Trump pushes forward on mass layoffs at Voice of America: Trump pushes forward on mass layoffs at Voice of America - Americas - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2025/06/21/trump-pushes-forward-on-mass-layoffs-at-voice-of-america.html

Key FactsTrump Orders Major Cuts at Voice of America
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thejakartapost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thejakartapost.com
- The Trump administration directed mass layoffs at Voice of America, sending termination notices to 639 employees.
- Kari Lake described the cuts as a necessary overhaul to align VOA's reporting with US foreign policy goals.
- Layoffs included Persian service journalists briefly reinstated following recent conflict between Israel and Iran.
- Opponents argue the reductions threaten independent journalism and allow adversaries to spread propaganda unchecked.
It is a dark day for the truth.— Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, commented on the mass layoffs at Voice of America.
Trump Warns Critics Like Lindsey Graham To ‘Be Very Careful With Their Mouth’: Trump issued a warning to critics like Mike Pompeo and Se. Lindsey Graham to be ...
mediaite.com/media/news/trump-warns-critics-like-lindsey-graham-to-be-very-careful-with-their-mouth/
Israel-Iran war continues as Tehran rules out US negotiations while under attack: During a meeting with European countries in Geneva on Friday, Iran's ...
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Judge blocks Trump push to shut foreign students out of Harvard: WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration's efforts to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Trump-administration/Judge-blocks-Trump-push-to-shut-foreign-students-out-of-Harvard

Pakistan plans to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize: Following the recent escalation in the Kashmir conflict, US President Trump is being ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/pakistan-will-donald-trump-fuer-friedensnobelpreis-vorschlagen-li.2335466

Scoop: Trump's backchannel to Iran failed after supreme leader went dark: Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan quietly sought to arrange a U.S ...
axios.com/2025/06/21/trump-iran-turkey-negotiations-israel-war

‘Dark day for truth’: Kari Lake slashes U.S. global media agency by 85%: Critics say layoffs at Voice of America and others threaten press freedom and U.S ...
salon.com/2025/06/21/dark-day-for-truth-kari-lake-slashes-us-global-media-agency-by-85/

Key FactsMajor Cuts at US Global Media Agency Stir Debate
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
- The U.S. Agency for Global Media lost 85% of its workforce following a directive from President Trump.
- Senior adviser Kari Lake defended the layoffs as essential for reducing federal bureaucracy and wasteful spending.
- Only 250 employees remain across the agency and its affiliates, including the Voice of America.
- Opponents argue the reductions undermine independent journalism and harm U.S. credibility internationally.
This spells the death of 83 years of independent journalism.— Patsy Widakuswara, White House bureau chief for Voice of America, commenting on the impact of the cuts.
Trump hints at "deal" with Harvard — as judge says DHS can't stop Harvard from hosting foreign students
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Key FactsTrump Signals Potential Deal with Harvard University
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: financialexpress.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: financialexpress.com
- The Trump administration is negotiating a resolution with Harvard concerning frozen grants and international student admissions.
- Harvard has filed lawsuits after billions in funding were cut and its ability to enroll international students was challenged.
- A federal judge in Boston issued an injunction preventing immediate revocation of Harvard's certification for foreign student enrollment.
- The dispute involves allegations of inadequate action against antisemitic harassment and government interference in university affairs.
If a Settlement is made on the basis that is currently being discussed, it will be 'mindbogglingly' HISTORIC, and very good for our Country.— Donald Trump discussing the potential deal with Harvard University.
Trump muses again about possible ouster of Fed chief Powell: The US President is not at all pleased that Jerome Powell is not lowering the key interest rate ...
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Key FactsTrump’s Sharp Rebuke of Fed Chair Powell
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: diepresse.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: diepresse.com
- President Trump criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell for keeping interest rates steady between 4.25% and 4.50%.
- Powell is labeled by Trump as a 'dumb person' and 'big loser,' while Trump calls for a significant rate reduction.
- Although Trump initially ruled out early dismissal, he now hints at reconsidering Powell’s future at the Fed.
- Powell reaffirms the Fed’s independence and its focus on stable prices and full employment.
Maybe, just maybe, I will have to change my mind about his dismissal? But anyway, his term ends soon.— Donald Trump comments on Jerome Powell and his potential dismissal.
Trump Calls For Special Prosecutor To Investigate 'Total Fraud' 2020 Election: Ranting on social media, Trump claimed he won the 2020 election "in a landslide" ...
huffpost.com/entry/trump-special-prosecutor-2020-election-fraud_n_6855a106e4b06f37ceed2120

Key FactsTrump Demands Special Probe Into 2020 Election
20h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newrepublic.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newrepublic.com
- Donald Trump is calling for a special prosecutor to investigate the 2020 presidential election, which he lost by over seven million votes.
- He continues to assert massive election fraud despite more than 60 unsuccessful lawsuits and judicial rulings rejecting such claims.
- The Department of Homeland Security declared the 2020 election the most secure in U.S. history, while Trump was indicted twice for trying to overturn results.
- In 2023, Trump vowed to appoint a special prosecutor targeting Joe Biden and associates over alleged corruption and election interference.
Biden was grossly incompetent, and the 2020 election was a total FRAUD! The evidence is MASSIVE and OVERWHELMING.— Donald Trump posted on Truth Social calling for a special prosecutor regarding the 2020 election.
Key FactsJapan Cancels Key US Security Meeting Over Defense Costs
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Japan canceled the annual 2+2 security dialogue with the US scheduled for July 1 following Washington’s demand for increased defense funding.
- The US requested Japan raise its defense budget to 3.5% of GDP, surpassing an earlier target of 3%.
- A Japanese official stated that specific defense spending targets of 3.5% or 5% have never been formally discussed between the two countries.
- The cancellation coincides with Japan’s upper house elections and precedes a NATO summit where similar spending demands will be emphasized.
Other nations do not decide Japan's defense budget.— Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after Elbridge Colby called for Tokyo to spend more to counter China in his nomination hearing to be under secretary of defense for policy.
Trump is no stranger to setting 2-week deadlines. Here's how others have played out
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OpinionDon’t Let Tyrant Trump Plunge Us Into War With Iran: With American public opinion strongly against another American war in the Middle East ...
commondreams.org/opinion/no-trump-war-with-iran

Billy Porter says Donald Trump would be in jail if he was Black
independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/billy-porter-donald-trump-jail-b2774387.html

Battenfeld: Battle is on over who will carry MAGA torch after Trump: Trump is barely into his last lame duck term as president and Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
bostonherald.com/2025/06/21/battenfeld-battle-is-on-over-who-will-carry-maga-torch-after-trump/

Trump suggests farmers may get to keep undocumented workers after all: The administration has changed its position on agriculture raids repeatedly in recent ...
axios.com/2025/06/20/trump-immigration-raids-farms


Key FactsTrump Proposes Responsibility System for Farm Workers
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- Trump indicated that farmers might avoid raids by assuming responsibility for undocumented employees.
- The administration has repeatedly revised its stance on immigration crackdowns targeting farmworkers recently.
- Farmers currently face shortages as many workers do not show up due to fear of ICE actions.
- Details about how the proposed responsibility framework would function have not yet been clarified.
We're looking at doing something where in the case of good, reputable farmers, they can take responsibility for the people that they hire.— President Trump made this statement after arriving at a New Jersey airport.
U.S. judge indefinitely blocks Trump effort to bar Harvard from hosting international students
theglobeandmail.com/world/us-politics/article-trump-harvard-foreign-international-student-block/
Key FactsJudge Halts Trump Ban on Harvard International Students
21h · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
- A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to prevent Harvard from enrolling international students.
- Harvard sued the Department of Homeland Security after its certification to issue student visas was revoked.
- The loss of international students would have damaged Harvard’s status as a leading global research institution.
- The Trump administration has cut more than $2.6 billion in research funding and threatened further penalties.
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Putin declares ‘all of Ukraine is ours’ in latest blow to peace talks on Russia’s wars
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/putin-ukraine-russia-war-peace-talks-b2774375.html

Key FactsPutin’s Stark Claims and Nuclear Threat in Ukraine Conflict
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- Putin declared all of Ukraine belongs to Russia, emphasizing the shared identity of the two peoples.
- Russian forces continue advancing mainly in the Donetsk region, recently capturing a village near Zaporizhzhya.
- He threatened devastating consequences if Ukraine used a dirty bomb, a claim Kyiv denies.
- The US disbanded a peace-promoting task force as efforts to pressure Russia stalled amid shifting geopolitical priorities.
I have said many times that I consider the Russian and Ukrainian people to be one nation. In this sense, all of Ukraine is ours.— Vladimir Putin stated this during a Q&A session at an investment event in St. Petersburg.
Trump To Decide On Iran Strikes In Next Two Weeks: Live Updates: Trump has held several meetings in the White House Situation Room this week with senior advisers ...
huffpost.com/entry/trump-musk-fight-online-live-updates_n_6841cfe2e4b0bac0813e6a65/liveblog_6855dfb3e4b095f252773e28

Key FactsTrump to Decide on Iran Action Within Two Weeks
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- President Trump is considering a potential strike on Iran and plans to decide within two weeks.
- Multiple sessions with senior advisers were held in the White House Situation Room this week.
- Trump cut short his attendance at the G7 summit to focus on the escalating crisis.
- Despite media speculation, Trump has remained ambiguous about whether he will authorize military action.
I think these guys, we oughta laugh them out of the building.— Vice President JD Vance about Democrats who are protesting against border enforcement.
Israel says it hit Iran nuclear research facility, killed top commanders as both trade strikes
thehill.com/policy/international/5361903-israel-iran-nuclear-research-top-commanders-killed/

Key FactsTrump Demands Special Prosecutor, Secures Guard Control
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- President Trump called for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate unproven claims of fraud in the 2020 election.
- A federal appeals court ruled that Trump likely acted within legal authority by federalizing the California National Guard amid immigration protests.
- Judges cited violent acts against federal officers and property damage as justification for maintaining federal control over the Guard.
- Disaster relief was approved by Trump for Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, and North Carolina following severe storm damage.
The President is not a king and is not above the law. We will press forward with our challenge to President Trump’s authoritarian use of U.S. military soldiers against citizens.— Gavin Newsom, in a statement regarding the court's decision.
Kremlin leader Putin: "In that sense, the whole of Ukraine is ours": Russian President Vladimir Putin's appearance at the International Economic Forum in St ...
zdfheute.de/politik/ausland/kremlchef-putin-wirtschaftsforum-auftritt-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html

Key FactsPutin Open to Talks Amid Rising Germany-Russia Tensions
Jun 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with Chancellor Friedrich Merz if initiated by Germany.
- Russia does not view Germany as a neutral party due to its delivery of tanks to Ukraine and involvement in the conflict.
- Putin is open to meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during final negotiation stages, emphasizing the importance of clear agreements and future commitments.
- Bilateral relations between Germany and Russia have deteriorated significantly, with Moscow labeling Germany hostile and warning of possible escalation.
We are always open to that.— Wladimir Putin, President of Russia, stated this regarding his willingness to engage in talks with Chancellor Merz.
Trump says he may change his mind about firing Fed Chair Powell: U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday again floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell ...
reuters.com/business/finance/trump-says-he-may-have-change-his-mind-about-firing-fed-chair-powell-2025-06-20/
62 Percent of Democrats Want Current Party Leaders to Be Replaced, Poll Finds: Democrats recently ousted David Hogg from leadership after he criticized the party ...
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Trump Calls for Special Prosecutor for Alleged Election Fraud in 2020 — Claiming He Won in a ‘LANDSL ...
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Facing a decision on Iran, Trump is as befuddled as ever: America's alleged strongman can't seem to make a decision
salon.com/2025/06/20/facing-a-decision-on-iran-is-as-befuddled-as-ever/

Donald Trump Marks Juneteenth By Complaining About Federal Holidays: Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021.
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-juneteenth_n_68549821e4b0e5115b42160f

Key FactsNationwide Holidays and Their Economic Effects Debated
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Donald Trump criticized the number of federal holidays, claiming they cause billions in economic losses.
- Research indicates holidays and adjacent days reduce productivity temporarily, especially in manufacturing sectors.
- Over time, paid leave boosts employee morale and can enhance overall work performance.
- Although some sectors close on holidays, tourism, retail, and small businesses often see increased consumer spending.
Too many non-working holidays in America. It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed.— President Donald Trump stated in a Truth Social post on Juneteenth, a newly designated federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Proud Boys Say Trump Will Lose Their Support If He Goes To War With Iran: The far-right group members say they didn’t vote for this version of Trump.
huffpost.com/entry/proud-boys-trump-iran_n_6855b06fe4b06f37ceed2f44

Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration to get transportation money
pbs.org/newshour/politics/judge-rules-trump-administration-cant-require-states-to-help-on-immigration-to-get-transportation-money

US Senate referee rules against cuts to CFPB, financial regulators in tax and spending bill
reuters.com/legal/government/us-senate-referee-rules-against-cuts-cfpb-financial-regulators-tax-spending-bill-2025-06-20/
Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate 2020 election: The move revives a long-running grievance by President Trump that the election was stolen even ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/06/20/nation/trump-2020-election-biden-special-prosecutor/

Key FactsTrump Seeks Special Prosecutor for 2020 Election Probe
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
- Donald Trump called for a special prosecutor to investigate the 2020 presidential election won by Joe Biden.
- He reiterated baseless fraud allegations and criticized Biden’s performance as president.
- Courts and federal agencies found no evidence supporting claims of election fraud.
- The process and potential appointees for a special prosecutor remain uncertain.
A Special Prosecutor must be appointed. This cannot be allowed to happen again in the United States of America! Let the work begin!— Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform, calling for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the 2020 election.
Trump administration makes sweeping changes to ObamaCare, ends ‘Dreamer’ coverage
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5361480-trump-obamacare-dreamer-coverage-ends/

Key FactsEscalation Deepens in Iran-Israel Conflict
2h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Israel announced the killing of a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander linked to arming Hamas in a strike on Qom.
- Iran refuses nuclear negotiations during ongoing attacks, demanding an immediate halt to Israeli aggression.
- Since June 13, Iranian authorities report over 430 deaths, while 24 Israeli civilians have died from missile attacks.
- Israeli air defenses intercepted Iranian missile barrages over Tel Aviv amid international calls for conflict de-escalation.
It is obvious that I can't go to negotiations with the U.S. when our people are under bombardments under the support of the U.S.— Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on the need for attacks to stop for diplomacy to resume.
Live updates: Judge halts Trump's effort to block Harvard from hosting international students
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Trump Fumes the U.S. Has ‘Too Many Non-Working Holidays’ On Juneteenth: ‘It Must Change& ...
mediaite.com/politics/trump-fumes-the-u-s-has-too-many-non-working-holidays-on-juneteenth-it-must-change/

JD Vance Refers To Sen. Alex Padilla As 'José Padilla': California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the vice president's blunder was "not an accident."
huffpost.com/entry/jd-vance-alex-padilla-jose_n_6855eac5e4b0c0393cf18689

'All of Ukraine is ours' — Putin on Russia's territorial ambitions in Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/all-of-ukraine-is-ours/

@jenpsaki points out the mistake some media outlets make in relaying Donald Trump’s two-week deadline to make a decision on U.S. action on Iran ... Show more


L.A. Dodgers Stand Up to ICE in Stunning Move as Trump War Escalates: The Los Angeles Dodgers said they blocked ICE agents from entering the stadium as protests ...
newrepublic.com/post/197040/los-angeles-dodgers-block-ice-entry-stadium

Key FactsDodgers’ Fallout from Trump Support and Immigration Raid
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: latimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: latimes.com
- The Dodgers publicly aligned with President Trump during an April White House visit despite his divisive policies.
- On Thursday, immigration officials sought to use Dodger Stadium’s parking lot for detainee processing after a local raid.
- The team denied agents access, yet the Latino-majority fanbase’s trust was deeply damaged by the incident.
- Plans to aid immigrant communities were announced but delayed following the unexpected visit by federal agents.
I just felt like I needed to do it.— Nezza, a performer who sang a version of the national anthem in Spanish and explained why she disobeyed the order to sing in English.
Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored as president: President Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president ...
npr.org/2025/06/20/g-s1-73675/trump-silent-about-juneteenth

‘Donald Trump Has Lost!’ CNN’s Harry Enten Reveals Brutal Polls On Protest Crackdown In LA
mediaite.com/media/news/donald-trump-has-lost-cnns-harry-enten-reveals-brutal-polls-on-protest-crackdown-in-la/

OpinionTrump says we have 'too many non-working holidays.' He's right: Rest is for LOSERS! | Opinion
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/06/20/trump-non-working-holidays-juneteenth/84285128007/
Musk Accidentally Doxes Himself in Rush to Prove He’s Not on Ketamine: Elon Musk forgot to remove some crucial information when sharing the results of a drug ...
newrepublic.com/post/197056/elon-musk-accidentally-doxxes-himself-drug-test

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' aims to ease rules on short-barrel rifles and suppressors
upnorthlive.com/news/nation-world/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-aims-to-ease-rules-on-short-barrel-rifles-and-suppressors
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt lashed out at “rising star” Rep. Jasmine Crockett over a brutal slam at supporters of President Donald Trump ... Show more
Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days: 'I've just signed the Executive Order extending the Deadline for the TikTok closing for 90 days [17 September ...
ewn.co.za/2025/06/20/trump-extends-deadline-for-tiktok-sale-by-90-days

Key FactsTrump Delays TikTok Ban Enforcement Another 90 Days
Jun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- President Trump postponed enforcement of a law requiring TikTok’s separation from its Chinese owner ByteDance for the third time.
- The new deadline for full divestment is now set for September 17, 2025.
- TikTok highlighted its importance to over 170 million U.S. users and 7.5 million American businesses.
- Despite bipartisan concerns over national security, no final agreement has been reached yet.
I've just signed the Executive Order extending the Deadline for the TikTok closing for 90 days (September 17, 2025).— President Trump announced the extension of the TikTok closure deadline on Truth Social.
CNN Dunks on TACO Trump With Supercut of His Failed Two-Week Deadlines: It turns out this week is certainly not the first time he’s promised action within two ...
thedailybeast.com/cnn-dunks-on-taco-trump-with-supercut-of-his-failed-two-week-deadlines/

Trump Teases ‘Mindbogglingly HISTORIC’ Win Against Harvard – On Same Day Judge Blocks His Foreign Student Ban
mediaite.com/politics/trump/trump-teases-mindbogglingly-historic-win-against-harvard-on-same-day-judge-blocks-his-foreign-student-ban/
Hakeem Jeffries says "aggressive diplomacy," not war, is the best way to deal with Iran
salon.com/2025/06/20/hakeem-jeffries-says-aggressive-diplomacy-not-war-is-the-best-way-to-deal-with-iran/

Trump says U.S. has 'too many non-working holidays' on Juneteenth: President Donald Trump did not formally mark Juneteenth on Thursday, complaining instead that ...
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-says-us-many-non-working-holidays-juneteenth-rcna214019

US Reportedly Assesses Only a Nuclear Bomb Could Destroy Iran Nuclear Facility: One expert has warned that attacks on nuclear facilities “should never take ...
truthout.org/articles/us-reportedly-assesses-only-a-nuclear-bomb-could-destroy-iran-nuclear-facility/

Trump criticizes ‘non-working holidays’ on Juneteenth: President Donald Trump took to social media Thursday on Juneteenth, a federal holiday ...
cnn.com/2025/06/19/politics/trump-non-working-holidays-juneteenth

Trump seeks to delay appeal of $83 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll case: The president wants the government to substitute for him as a party in the case.
abcnews.go.com/US/trump-seeks-delay-appeal-83-million-judgment-jean/story

“The House of Representatives will hopefully act ASAP and pass a ‘clean’ GENIUS Act,” the president ranted with his usual clarity on his Truth Social platform ... Show more
Forced to Wait for Trump, Israel Faces Strategic Dilemma in Iran: The Israeli military needs American help to destroy a key nuclear site in Iran ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/20/world/middleeast/israel-iran-trump.html

Trump Threatens to Deploy More Troops After Terrifying Legal Win: A federal appeals court ruled Donald Trump could keep the National Guard troops in Los Angeles.
newrepublic.com/post/197049/donald-trump-threatens-troops-more-cities

Alarm as White House Says Trump Has Not Ruled Out Dropping Nuclear Weapon on Iran
commondreams.org/news/trump-nuclear-weapon-iran

OpinionThe Minnesota shootings illuminate the character of the Trump era: The attacks on lawmakers and a US senator’s callous reaction tell a dark tale of modern ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/21/minnesota-shootings-trump-mike-lee-vance-boelter

Key FactsSenator Faces Backlash Over Controversial Posts
Jun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
- Senator Mike Lee posted inflammatory messages that mischaracterized the shooter’s political alignment and politicized the Minnesota violence.
- Democratic officials from Minnesota demanded Lee take accountability for his statements amid widespread criticism.
- The shootings resulted in two lawmakers killed and their spouses injured; the suspect was captured after Minnesota’s largest manhunt.
- Prominent figures condemned Lee’s rhetoric as harmful and called for him to retract his claims.
You need to take responsibility and accountability for what you are saying and doing out there in the social media world.— Senator Tina Smith confronted Mike Lee directly in the Capitol, urging him to take responsibility for his statements on social media.
War in the Middle East: What is Trump trying to achieve with the two-week cooling-off period?
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Musk’s meltdown era is here: Exploding rockets, billion-dollar losses, and a Trump cold shoulder: Elon Musk’s empire is running on fumes
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Key FactsMusk Faces Setbacks: Explosions and Billion-Dollar Losses
Jun 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
- SpaceX experienced four Starship rocket test explosions within half a year, threatening NASA’s moon mission plans.
- Musk’s AI company xAI is losing $1 billion every month and seeks $9 billion in new funding.
- After years of alignment, Musk has been cut off by Donald Trump, losing influential political connections.
- His ventures are under intense strain, and his public image continues to deteriorate rapidly.
A billionaire in free fall — and the receipts are everywhere.— This statement describes the current state of Elon Musk and the challenges he is facing.