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US to end LGBT suicide prevention service, says general hotline sufficient: "The administration is eliminating a critical, life-saving resource that was part of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-end-lgbt-suicide-prevention-service-says-general-hotline-sufficient-2025-06-18/
Judge says government can’t limit passport sex markers for many transgender, nonbinary people
cnn.com/2025/06/17/politics/judge-passport-sex-markers-transgender-people

Trump administration to shutter LGBTQ youth suicide hotline next month: President Trump’s administration has ordered a crisis service for LGBTQ youth to close ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/5357377-trump-rfk-lgbtq-youth-suicide-hotline-trevor-project/

Obama warns America is ‘dangerously close’ to moving away from democracy : Former president says ‘I’m still optimistic – I’m still the ‘hope’ guy ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/barack-obama-donald-trump-democracy-b2772693.html

Trump Live Updates: Hegseth Questioned on Legality of LA Protest Military Deployment
nytimes.com/live/2025/06/18/us/trump-news


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Trump’s Dilemma: Ending the Israel-Iran ConflictUS involvement risks retaliation and escalation; diplomacy and multilateral efforts offer a path to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions by year-end.
Key Facts17h · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foreignaffairs.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foreignaffairs.com
- Israel’s airstrikes have significantly damaged Iran’s nuclear program but cannot fully eliminate it without American support.
- US entry into the conflict risks Iranian retaliation through terrorist attacks and a broader escalation.
- Trump should pursue a strategy preserving Israel’s gains while enabling renewed diplomatic negotiations with Iran.
- A coordinated international effort, including a UN cease-fire, is necessary to prevent Iran’s nuclear resurgence long-term.
Trump administration to end 988 suicide prevention specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth in July
cnn.com/2025/06/18/health/trump-ends-988-lgbtq-suicide-prevention-service-wellness

US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts
thedailystar.net/news/world/news/us-resumes-visas-foreign-students-demands-access-social-media-accounts-3920691

Katie Miller’s Washington Rise Takes a Musk Detour: She is one half of a Trump-world power couple. But she’s on Team Elon. It’s gotten complicated.
nytimes.com/2025/06/18/style/katie-miller-stephen-miller-trump-musk.html

Foreign students face uncertainty under Trump’s shifting visa policies: Trump administration’s battle with Harvard and Columbia leaves some students in ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/18/foreign-students-face-uncertainty-under-trumps-shifting-visa-policies
Seattle and other cities sue Trump administration for withholding counterterrorism money
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-sues-trump-over-counterterrorism-funds/

Trump Administration’s Termination of NIH Grants Ruled Illegal: In a ruling issued Monday, the judge called the government’s directives “arbitrary and ...
propublica.org/article/trump-nih-grant-terminations-illegal

Sen. Padilla Slams Trump, Noem In Fiery Senate Address, Calls For Mass Protests: "If this administration is this afraid of just one senator... imagine what the ...
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'Illegal' and 'void': Judge reportedly slams Trump administration NIH cuts: A Reagan-appointed judge tore into the administration's actions Monday in the latest ...
msnbc.com/deadline-white-house/deadline-legal-blog/judge-nih-cuts-trump-william-young-rcna213454

American Bar Association Sues to End Trump 'Law Firm Intimidation Policy': "There has never been a more urgent time for the ABA to defend its members ...
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Defending Legal Independence from Government PressureThe ABA sued in 2020 over Trump orders that restrict law firms’ contracts and security clearances, impacting pro bono legal work nationwide.
- The American Bar Association filed a lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of unconstitutional actions targeting law firms.
- Trump’s orders revoke security clearances, contracts, and federal building access for firms based on client choices and diversity efforts.
- The suit argues these government measures violate the First Amendment and deter law firms from taking certain pro bono cases.
- Both multiple law firms and the ABA report experiencing coercion and obstacles in maintaining independent legal representation.
There has never been a more urgent time for the ABA to defend its members, our profession and the rule of law itself.— William Bay, President of the American Bar Association, in a statement regarding the legal action against the Trump administration.
As The Threat Of War Looms, Americans Have A President And Staff Who Lie All The Time
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Internal Conflict Over Gabbard’s Controversial War VideoIn June 2025, Trump’s anger over an unauthorized video by Gabbard escalated tensions within the national security team.
- Tulsi Gabbard posted a video from Hiroshima warning of nuclear war risks and questioning Trump’s backing of Israeli strikes.
- President Trump expressed strong disapproval as the video was seen as contradicting his stance and undermining his administration.
- Gabbard was excluded from key Iran policy meetings, and Trump has considered eliminating her position.
- The White House reaffirmed full confidence in its national security team and dismissed media claims of internal division.
Political elites and warmongers are carelessly fomenting fear and tensions between nuclear powers. Perhaps it’s because they are confident that they will have access to nuclear shelters for themselves and for their families that regular people won’t have access to. So, it’s up to us, the people, to speak up and demand an end to this madness.— Tulsi Gabbard, in a video warning about the dangers of nuclear war.
Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals: Trump says he backs the MAHA agenda, which includes eliminating toxins linked to human ...
npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/06/18/nx-s1-5436960/maha-rfk-toxic-chemicals-trump-hhs-epa

Golden share in U.S. Steel could scare off foreign investors in US deals, lawyers say
reuters.com/business/us-steel-shares-rise-after-golden-share-details-unveiled-2025-06-16/

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US Steel and Nippon Merger ApprovedTrump approved the merger after a security pact, with Nippon pledging $11B in investments by 2028 and tariff hikes in place.
- President Trump authorized the merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel following a national security agreement.
- The deal grants the U.S. government a 'golden share' providing control over governance, domestic output, and trade matters.
- Nippon committed to investing $11 billion by 2028, including a greenfield project extending beyond that year.
- Trump guaranteed full blast furnace operation for 10 years, no layoffs, a $5,000 worker bonus, and doubled steel import tariffs.
Nippon will be a 'great partner.'— President Donald Trump told U.S. Steel workers about the partnership with Nippon.
Trump cuts to NOAA, NASA ‘blinding’ farmers to risks, scientists warn: The Trump administration’s cuts to climate research and federal weather forecasting ...
thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/5357564-trump-cuts-noaa-nasa-farmers-climate-change-food-supply/

Exclusive: Trump administration disbands group focused on pressuring Russia, sources say
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/trump-administration-disbands-group-focused-pressuring-russia-sources-say-2025-06-17/

VA Doctors Can Refuse to Treat Dems After Trump Order: New rules also allow VA hospitals to hire based on political affiliation.
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VA Staff Can Deny Care Over Politics, Marital StatusNew VA policies permit discrimination by 26,000 doctors, impacting care for 9 million veterans annually.
Key FactsJun 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- An executive order from President Trump now allows VA medical staff to refuse treatment based on patients’ political beliefs or marital status.
- Staffing rules were also revised to permit discrimination against candidates for reasons including political party affiliation and sexual orientation.
- The VA operates over 170 hospitals and 1,000 clinics, employing 26,000 doctors and serving 9 million veterans each year.
- Medical ethics experts have condemned the changes, warning they may lead to politically motivated care decisions within the VA system.
It seems on its face an effort to exert political control over the VA medical staff.— Dr. Arthur Caplan, founding head of the division of medical ethics at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine, commented on the new rules.
The Trump administration is trying to bring back asbestos: According to newly released court filings, the EPA is 'reconsidering' a 2024 ban on the last legal ...
fastcompany.com/91354695/the-trump-administration-is-trying-to-bring-back-asbestos

Lawmakers Demand Palantir Provide Information About U.S. Contracts: Ten Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to the tech company this week asking about its ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/17/technology/palantir-government-contracts-democrats-letter.html

The American Bar Association Is Suing Over Trump’s Extortion Of Law Firms: The largest national association of lawyers is seeking to force Trump’s hand over his ...
huffpost.com/entry/aba-trump-law-firms_n_68506313e4b0534654df30d2

Gov. Jared Polis’ new Colorado dashboard shows how much federal money President Trump has cut
denverpost.com/2025/06/17/colorado-federal-grants-cut-dashboard-trump/

Pastors share how immigration crackdowns are affecting their communities: Two pastors share how the Trump administration’s hardline immigration enforcement is ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/pastors-share-how-immigration-crackdowns-are-affecting-their-communities

Judge orders many NIH grants restored, calling cancellation unlawful: A federal judge on Monday ruled that the Trump administration’s canceling of federal health ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5353385-trump-administration-grants-ruling/

Trump’s Cuts to N.I.H. Grants Focused on Minority Groups Are Illegal, Judge Rules
nytimes.com/2025/06/16/us/politics/trump-nih-grants-cut.html

How Dr. Phil and a Top Adams Aide Helped Ease ICE’s Path Into New York: Kaz Daughtry, a freewheeling deputy mayor, has emerged as a crucial ally for the Trump ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/18/nyregion/ice-kaz-adams-nyc-immigration.html

Trump Shutters Federal Agency That Investigates Industrial Chemical Explosions: On average, hazardous chemical accidents happen once every other day in the US.
grist.org/energy/trump-quietly-shutters-the-only-federal-agency-that-investigates-industrial-chemical-explosions/

Less than 10% of immigrants taken into ICE custody since October had serious criminal convictions, internal data shows
cnn.com/2025/06/16/us/la-ice-raids-violent-criminals-records-invs

Wisconsin dairy farmer sues Trump administration alleging racial discrimination against white farmers
pbs.org/newshour/nation/wisconsin-dairy-farmer-sues-trump-administration-alleging-racial-discrimination-against-white-farmers

Are Trump's immigration policies hurting his support among some Latino voters?: Some Latino GOP leaders have concerns about mass deportation roundups.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/trumps-immigration-policies-hurting-support-latino-voters/story

Elon Musk may be gone but DOGE isn't done remaking the federal government: Even though the billionaire is no longer leading the Department of Government ...
npr.org/2025/06/16/nx-s1-5431926/doge-future-elon-musk

Trump’s cabinet is less hawkish. Will that affect his Israel-Iran response?: US president has surrounded himself with ‘America First’ adherents ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/16/trumps-cabinet-is-less-hawkish-will-that-affect-his-israel-iran-response

Judge postpones decision in Harvard lawsuit against Trump over international students
npr.org/2025/06/16/nx-s1-5432750/harvard-lawsuit-international-students-hearing

Trump’s lawyers anxiously await Supreme Court decision on judicial power: Over the next few weeks, the Supreme Court will release its final opinions of the term ...
cnn.com/2025/06/16/politics/trump-judicial-power-supreme-court

How Trump's travel ban could disrupt the way knowledge about health is shared: Global health specialists talk about the consequences of the full or partial ban ...
npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/06/17/nx-s1-5428139/trump-travel-ban-doctors-scientists-researchers-global-health

Supreme Court faces new headwinds with roughly two weeks left in the term: Some 20 cases remain to be decided — about a third of the total argued cases — many of ...
npr.org/2025/06/16/nx-s1-5432747/supreme-court-remaining-cases

Whistleblowers shun office that’s supposed to protect them amid fears of Trump partisanship
cnn.com/politics/paul-ingrassia-office-of-special-counsel

Trump Administration could impose a travel ban on dozens more countries: A State Department memo says dozens of countries have until Wednesday morning to come up ...
npr.org/2025/06/16/nx-s1-5435369/trump-administration-could-impose-a-travel-ban-on-dozens-more-countries

What’s At Stake This Summer As Trump Targets Heat and Climate Experts: Experts predict this summer might be hotter than average—and the U.S. is not prepared to ...
time.com/7294598/whats-at-stake-this-summer-trump-cuts-heat-climate-experts/

OpinionPolls show support for Trump’s deportations is declining: Americans increasingly disapprove of Trump’s response, even if they also do not support the civil ...
thehill.com/opinion/immigration/5349499-trump-immigration-policies-polling-reaction/

Even Donald Trump Is Starting to See the Absurdity of Stephen Miller’s Deportation Targets
slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/06/donald-trump-farmers-stephen-miller-deportation-fail.html

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