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‘Bad When the Powerful Turn a Blind Eye’: Ukraine Slams Lack of ‘Adequate’ World Reaction to Russian Strikes
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Deadliest Russian Assault Hits Kyiv in Nearly a Year
At least 15 killed and over 120 injured in overnight drone and missile strikes on Kyiv’s residential areas.
Key FactsJun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least 15 fatalities.

  • A multi-story residential building was severely damaged, with rescue efforts ongoing to locate victims in the rubble.

  • The Ukrainian Air Force reported 440 drones and 32 missiles launched, successfully intercepting 428 of them.

  • The strikes coincided with the G7 summit, where President Trump cut short his visit, missing a planned meeting with President Zelensky.
  • The windows were blown out. It was very scary. Adrenaline was pumping. Just survival instincts. I tried to get out of the apartment, but my neighbors’ doors were blocking my door.Victoria, who lives in the building, describes her experience during the attack.
Israel, Iran trade blows as air war rages into fifth day: Israel has said it targeted military sites in Iran and killed a senior commander in fresh strikes ...
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Israel, Iran trade blows as air war rages into fifth day
"Have to do what we have to do": Trump wants "total, complete victory" over Iran: To what extent does the USA want to get involved in the war between Israel and ...
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America’s Strategic Choice: Peace Over War with Iran
Trump must deter US combat involvement and lead a multilateral effort to curtail Iran’s nuclear ambitions within months.
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  • Israel’s strikes severely damaged Iran’s nuclear and military assets but lack the capacity to fully destroy the Fordow facility alone.

  • Direct US participation would likely provoke Iranian attacks on American civilians, escalating the conflict dangerously.

  • A diplomatic approach is needed that preserves Israeli gains while enabling Iran to negotiate without losing face.

  • Sustained multilateral action and a UN-backed ceasefire based on verifiable nuclear restrictions are essential to ending the conflict.
  • Trump must work with Netanyahu to define an end goal for the war that can be achieved quickly: a significant and specific measure of destruction of Iran’s existing nuclear facilities and stockpile.— This statement emphasizes the necessity for Trump to collaborate with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to set a clear and achievable objective in the war against Iran.
Japan's Nippon Steel completes its U.S. Steel takeover: This ends nearly 18 months of business, legal, and political drama.
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Japan's Nippon Steel completes its U.S. Steel takeover
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Trump Secures Control in Nippon Steel–U.S. Steel Deal
Nippon Steel's $14.9B U.S. Steel acquisition grants Trump board appointment power and veto rights via a golden share.
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  • Nippon Steel completed the $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, strengthening its global industry presence.

  • A national security agreement grants the U.S. government the right to appoint one independent director and hold a golden share.

  • This golden share allows the government to veto decisions on relocating headquarters, job transfers, and capacity cuts.

  • The deal includes $11 billion in planned investments through 2028, including funding for a new steel mill in the U.S.
  • Nippon Steel is excited about opening a new chapter of U.S. Steel’s storied history.Eiji Hashimoto, Chairman and CEO of Nippon Steel, thanked Trump for his role.
Trump Is Suddenly Raging at Tucker Carlson—and MAGA Is Deeply Rattled: Is opposition to “forever wars” really a core pillar of MAGA Republicanism? Looks like ...
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Trump Is Suddenly Raging at Tucker Carlson—and MAGA Is Deeply Rattled
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Divisions Emerge Among Trump Supporters Over Iran Strike
Calls for military action against Iran are causing fractures in Trump's coalition ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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  • Potential U.S. involvement in striking Iran has revealed deep disagreements within Trump's political base.

  • Key MAGA figures like Steve Bannon caution against entering another Middle East war without a diplomatic solution.

  • Trump insists he opposes fighting but prioritizes preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

  • This internal conflict risks weakening Trump’s support and could influence Republican control in the 2026 midterms.
  • Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.
    Donald Trump, discussing the threat posed by Iran.
Trump Has Privately Greenlit Attack On Iran But Has Not Given Final Order: WSJ Report
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Trump Has Privately Greenlit Attack On Iran But Has Not Given Final Order: ...
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Trump Issues Stark Warnings on Middle East Tensions
Trump urges Tehran evacuation amid rising Israel-Iran conflict and cites no ceasefire option, while Minnesota faces deadly political shootings.
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  • President Trump left the G7 summit early to focus on the escalating Israel-Iran crisis.

  • He called for Tehran's immediate evacuation on Truth Social and dismissed the possibility of a ceasefire.

  • Trump insisted Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and lamented the human cost of the conflict.

  • Two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses were shot in Minnesota in what authorities suspect was a politically motivated attack.
  • Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.
    Donald Trump posted this message on Truth Social regarding the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Trump approved attack plans for Iran — but hasn't made a final decision to strike
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Trump approved attack plans for Iran — but hasn't made a final decision to ...
Appeals court says DOJ cannot represent Trump in appeal of E. Jean Carroll case: A jury last year ordered Trump to pay the columnist $83 million in damages.
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'Horrible, horrible mistake': Sen. Tim Kaine on potential U.S. involvement in Iran-Israel conflict | Here & Now
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Federal Reserve Warns Trump’s Economy Is About to Get Whole Lot Worse: Trump’s tariffs are directly to blame, said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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Federal Reserve Warns Trump’s Economy Is About to Get Whole Lot Worse
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Fed Maintains Rates Amid Inflation and Trade Concerns
Interest rates remain at 4.25%-4.50%, with two cuts projected by 2025 despite rising inflation and slower growth forecasts.
Key Facts17h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate steady while indicating potential rate reductions in 2025.

  • Inflation is forecasted to reach 3% by year-end, with GDP growth slowing to 1.4% and unemployment rising to 4.5%.

  • Chair Powell highlighted inflation pressures from tariffs, which shift costs through the supply chain to consumers.

  • Policymakers stressed that future rate moves will depend on incoming economic data amid ongoing uncertainty.
  • Everyone that I know is forecasting a meaningful increase in inflation in coming months from tariffs, because someone has to pay for the tariffs ... between the manufacturer, the exporter, the importer, the retailer.
    Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, during a press conference after a two-day U.S. central bank meeting.
Trump is about to plunge America into another forever war: Trump's sabre-rattling over Iran could land him where he said he would never go
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Trump is about to plunge America into another forever war
Modi to Trump: No US role behind ceasefire with Pakistan: This is the first time India's Prime Minister Modi has brought up the highly contentious issue ...
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Modi to Trump: No US role behind ceasefire with Pakistan
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Modi Clarifies No US Mediation in India-Pakistan Ceasefire
The May ceasefire followed four days of conflict and was settled through direct military talks, not external mediation.
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  • Prime Minister Modi informed President Trump that the ceasefire with Pakistan was achieved without US mediation.

  • Hostilities ceased after direct military communications initiated by India and accepted by Pakistan.

  • The leaders’ first direct conversation since the May conflict occurred during the G7 summit in Canada.

  • Trump expressed support for India’s anti-terror efforts and accepted an invitation to the upcoming Quad summit.
  • Prime Minister Modi emphasised that India has not accepted mediation in the past and will never do.
    — Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri regarding the conversation between Modi and Trump.
Trump presses aides on whether bunker-buster plan to bomb Iran will work
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Trump presses aides on whether bunker-buster plan to bomb Iran will work
Pro-Trump media figures split over the U.S. role in the Israel-Iran conflict: Many of President Trump's nominal media allies are breaking with him over his ...
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Trump’s Iran Moves Risk Long-Term Middle East Conflict
Within four days, Trump shifted from urging diplomacy to demanding Iran’s unconditional surrender, raising war risks.
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  • Following Israel’s strike on Iran, Trump’s stance swung from restraint to aggressive threats.

  • He demands Iran’s unconditional surrender and warns of severe consequences for noncompliance.

  • No clear US strategy is evident as diplomatic talks were simultaneously being arranged.

  • Military escalation risks triggering a prolonged and destabilizing conflict in the Middle East.
  • I will measure my own success not only by the battles we win but also by the wars that we end, and perhaps more importantly, the wars we never get into.
    Donald Trump in his inaugural address.
Trump remakes the White House with new flagpoles: Massive new flagpoles were erected on the North and South Lawns of the White House.
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Trump remakes the White House with new flagpoles
Barack Obama warns the U.S. is ‘dangerously close’ to slipping into autocracy under Trump
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Barack Obama warns the U.S. is ‘dangerously close’ to slipping into ...
Trump Always Chickens Out: Business Owners Weigh In: Trump's indecision has earned the acronym TACO—Trump always chickens out. Business leaders are scrambling to ...
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Trump Always Chickens Out: Business Owners Weigh In
In a first, Trump says two leaders of India, Pakistan ‘decided’ to stop conflict: Asim Munir- Donald Trump meeting: Trump hosts Pakistan Army Chief Munir amid ...
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Nuclear War Averted by India-Pakistan Ceasefire Deal
Military hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbors ceased on May 10 after direct communication between their armed forces.
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  • President Trump hosted Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir and praised his role in preventing further conflict.

  • India and Pakistan independently agreed to halt military actions following intense cross-border strikes in early May.

  • India rejects third-party mediation and continues its counterterrorism operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure.

  • Trump highlighted ongoing trade negotiations with both countries and acknowledged the leaders' wise decision to avoid war.
  • The two 'very smart' leaders of India and Pakistan 'decided' not to continue a war that could have turned nuclear.Donald Trump, while speaking to the media in the Oval Office after hosting Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir, for lunch at the White House.
Steve Bannon warns Donald Trump Iran strike would ‘tear the country apart’ : Former adviser’s comments reflect backlash from US president’s Maga base
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Trump: Iran proposed White House meeting, but it's : Trump is seriously considering U.S. strikes on Iran's underground nuclear facilities.
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Trump: Iran proposed White House meeting, but it's
Gabbard Dispute Shows Trump Willing to Ignore Intelligence for War With Iran: Trump said he "didn't care" that his own intelligence officials ...
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Internal Conflict Over Gabbard’s Controversial War Video
In June 2025, Trump’s anger over an unauthorized video by Gabbard escalated tensions within the national security team.
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  • 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’s cellphone company included the ‘Gulf of Mexico’ on its coverage map: The map was removed from the Trump Mobile website after it used to the name the ...
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“For 37 days, PM did not say anything…”: Jairam Ramesh after PM Modi holds talks with Donald Trump
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“For 37 days, PM did not say anything…”: Jairam Ramesh after PM Modi holds ...
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Criticism Over Modi’s 37-Day Silence Post Trump Call
Jairam Ramesh demands a cross-party meeting after Modi’s 35-minute call with Trump at the G7 Summit clarifies India’s stance on mediation.
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  • Jairam Ramesh questioned Prime Minister Modi’s 37-day silence following a phone conversation with US President Trump during the G7 Summit.

  • He urged the calling of an all-party meeting to brief opposition leaders on India’s position regarding alleged US mediation between India and Pakistan.

  • Modi made it clear that India has never accepted and will never accept mediation on issues with Pakistan.

  • According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, President Trump understood India’s position and expressed support for its fight against terrorism.
  • In my view, this is an absolute insult to India.
    Jairam Ramesh regarding the invitation of General Asim Munir for a one-on-one lunch with President Trump.
For ‘standing by our side’: Netanyahu thanks Trump, says ‘Israel is stronger than ever’
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Netanyahu Strengthened Amid Iran Conflict
The Iran war reversed Netanyahu’s declining support, with 54% now backing him despite previous coalition instability.
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  • Netanyahu’s government appeared on the verge of collapse before launching strikes against Iran.

  • The preemptive action against Iran gained significant public backing, boosting his political standing.

  • Opposition leaders have publicly supported Netanyahu’s timing and decision to confront Iran.

  • European leaders increasingly align with Israel’s perspective on Iran amid the conflict.
  • Public opinion supports this war, just as it has supported previous ones.
    Nitzan Perelman, a researcher specialized in Israel at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in France.
OpinionOpinion | America Must Not Rush Into a War Against Iran: The decision to declare war rests with Congress alone.
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Opinion | America Must Not Rush Into a War Against Iran
With disbarment decision, John Eastman's downfall continues: California bar proceedings deliver another blow to election denialism
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With disbarment decision, John Eastman's downfall continues
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John Eastman Faces Law License Revocation Over 2020 Election
California court recommends disbarment for Eastman after finding deceptive conduct in efforts to overturn 2020 election results.
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  • A California appellate court upheld the recommendation to disbar John Eastman due to negligence and deceptive practices related to the 2020 election.

  • Eastman testified under oath, defending his election fraud claims, but the court found his arguments untruthful and damaging to the electoral process.

  • The court ruled that Eastman’s false claims eroded public trust in election officials and the judicial system, threatening democratic norms.

  • Despite the ruling, Eastman remains defiant and intends to appeal, marking the case as a historic stand against election denialism.
Trump Asks Workers Installing White House Flagpole: ‘Any Illegal Immigrants?’: “Your whole life will be destroyed because of this press conference ...
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Trump Asks Workers Installing White House Flagpole: ‘Any Illegal ...
A US strike on Iran could open a ‘Pandora’s box’ in the Middle East, experts warn
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A US strike on Iran could open a ‘Pandora’s box’ in the Middle East ...
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Consequences of a US Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
A US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities risks a prolonged conflict and targets the heavily fortified Fordow plant inside a mountain.
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  • The US is considering military action against Iran’s key nuclear sites, including the deeply buried Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant.

  • Such an attack could ignite a protracted war lasting through President Trump’s term, imposing significant costs on US resources and lives.

  • Iran threatens extensive assaults on US bases in the region and may engage in a war of attrition to wear down its adversaries.

  • Experts caution that while a strike might delay Iran’s nuclear program, it could also increase Tehran’s drive to develop nuclear weapons.
  • Let the Americans know that the Iranian nation is not one to surrender, and any military intervention on their part will undoubtedly result in irreparable damage.
    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, in a national address.
Trump’s EPA to “reconsider” ban on cancer-causing asbestos: Trump has supported use of asbestos and blamed the mob for its bad reputation.
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Trump’s EPA to “reconsider” ban on cancer-causing asbestos
Trump Knocks Fed's Powell, Muses About Appointing Himself to Lead Central Bank: US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund ...
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Trump Knocks Fed's Powell, Muses About Appointing Himself to Lead Central ...
Anne Burrell, Food Network Host and Celebrity Chef, Dies at 55: Celebrity chef, author, and television star Anne Burrell died at her home in Brooklyn today at ...
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Anne Burrell, Food Network Host and Celebrity Chef, Dies at 55
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Sudden Passing of Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell
Anne Burrell was found deceased in her Brooklyn home early June 17 after performing an improv show the night before.
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  • Anne Burrell’s husband found her unresponsive and cold in their bathroom after a six to seven hour interval on June 17.

  • Emergency responders pronounced the 55-year-old Food Network personality dead at the scene despite CPR attempts.

  • Burrell had appeared in good spirits during an improv comedy show in Brooklyn just hours before her death.

  • The official cause of death remains pending an autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
  • Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring.— A representative for the Food Network in a statement shortly after the news of Burrell’s passing.
‘Nobody knows:’ Trump won’t say whether he will move forward with US strikes on Iran
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"Devastated and heartbroken": Trump cuts LGBTQ+ youth services on 988 suicide hotline
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"Devastated and heartbroken": Trump cuts LGBTQ+ youth services ...
Homeland Security head Kristi Noem transported to DC hospital: Noem is alert and recovering.
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Homeland Security head Kristi Noem transported to DC hospital
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US Homeland Security Chief Hospitalized After Allergy
Kristi Noem was admitted to a Washington hospital on June 17 following an allergic reaction and is currently recovering.
Key FactsJun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem experienced an allergic reaction and was transported to a hospital as a precaution.

  • She remains conscious and is recovering from the incident.

  • Noem is a key figure in enforcing President Trump's immigration policies.

  • The Department of Homeland Security also oversees national security, cybersecurity, and disaster response efforts.
  • Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. She is alert and recovering.
    — Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin provided this statement to confirm Secretary Noem's health condition.
Slotkin to Hegseth: Esper had ‘more guts and balls than you’: Sen. Elissa Slotkin criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for not having the “guts and balls” ...
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Slotkin to Hegseth: Esper had ‘more guts and balls than you’
Trump Team Is Already Lying About Detention of NYC Mayoral Candidate: New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was detained after asking ICE agents at an ...
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Trump Team Is Already Lying About Detention of NYC Mayoral Candidate
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Mayoral Candidate Lander Detained at Immigration Court
Brad Lander was held for hours on June 17 before Governor Hochul secured his release amid disputed assault claims.
Key FactsJun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • New York City Comptroller and mayoral hopeful Brad Lander was arrested and detained for several hours at an immigration court.

  • The Department of Homeland Security accused Lander of assaulting and obstructing federal officers, allegations he denies while escorting a defendant.

  • Governor Kathy Hochul personally intervened at the courthouse, resulting in the charges being dropped and Lander’s release.

  • Lander’s arrest follows other incidents where Democratic politicians opposing Trump's immigration raids faced law enforcement actions.
  • The rule of law is not fine and our constitutional democracy is not fine.
    Brad Lander, speaking outside the court after being released, addressing the impact of immigration policies.
"He's a mess": Donald Trump mocks Tim Walz after shooting of Minnesota Democrats: Donald Trump mocked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, calling him "a mess" after ...
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Trump Mocks Walz After Minnesota Democrats Targeted
Following a fatal shooting of state Democrats, Trump dismissed calls to contact Governor Walz, calling him clueless.
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  • President Trump called Minnesota Governor Tim Walz “a mess” and declined to reach out after a politically motivated shooting.

  • Walz stressed the event should not be politicized and is focused on supporting the affected families and the state.

  • Since losing the vice presidential bid, Walz has been a vocal critic of both Trump and factions within his own party.

  • Walz advocates for a stronger Democratic Party that defends minority rights and confronts authoritarianism decisively.
  • I think there needs to be a more robust Democratic Party.
    Tim Walz speaking at a Center for American Progress event earlier this month.
Trump ‘Erects’ White House Flagpoles, Can’t Say the Word: Trump ‘erects’ White House flagpoles, can’t say the word. At Thursday’s event, Trump threatened Iran ...
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Trump ‘Erects’ White House Flagpoles, Can’t Say the Word
Exclusive: Congressman Tim Moore failed to properly disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of personal stock purchases made around Trump’s ‘Liberation ...
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Exclusive: Congressman Tim Moore failed to properly disclose hundreds of ...
Huckabee Suggests Trump Should Nuke Iran, Follow Guidance From “Heaven”: The evangelical pastor and ambassador to Iran told Trump he “will hear from heaven” with ...
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Huckabee Suggests Trump Should Nuke Iran, Follow Guidance From “Heaven”
Bruce Springsteen Has Harsh Words for America’s ‘Moron’-in-Chief: The Boss’ feud with the president shows no signs of slowing.
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Bruce Springsteen Has Harsh Words for America’s ‘Moron’-in-Chief
Padilla calls Trump a "tyrant" in emotional Senate floor speech: Padilla was forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles.
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Donald Trump’s Old Tweet Mocking Obama On Iran Comes Back To Haunt Him: “What is it you said again????”
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Donald Trump’s Old Tweet Mocking Obama On Iran Comes Back To Haunt Him
Iran's leader sends disturbing threat from the bunker: Reza Pahlavi, son of the ousted Shah and opposition figure in exile, calls on Iranians to take to the ...
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Iran's leader sends disturbing threat from the bunker
Trump Mocks MN Gov. Tim Walz, Declines to Call After Lawmakers Targeted, Killed: A spokesperson for Walz said the governor “wishes that President Trump would be ...
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Trump Mocks MN Gov. Tim Walz, Declines to Call After Lawmakers Targeted ...
A Disturbing Sign We’ve Accepted a “New Normal” From Trump: Of all the things this Trump term, the rapid normalization of masked law enforcement disturbs me the ...
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A Disturbing Sign We’ve Accepted a “New Normal” From Trump
This Viral Video Has People Talking About Christianity Versus 'MAGA Christianity'
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This Viral Video Has People Talking About Christianity Versus 'MAGA ...
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Biblical Challenge to MAGA Christianity Sparks Debate
Jen Hamilton’s viral video contrasts Jesus’ teachings with MAGA policies, sparking debate among over 8.6 million TikTok viewers.
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  • Jen Hamilton used Matthew 25 in a viral video to highlight conflicts between Jesus’ teachings and MAGA political actions.

  • The video ignited widespread discussion about the role of Christianity in right-wing politics, reaching more than 8.6 million views on TikTok.

  • Supporters praised Hamilton’s moral critique, while opponents accused her of misusing Scripture.

  • Prominent faith leaders and progressive Christians call for a renewed focus on Jesus’ values beyond political affiliations.
  • The video was about the hypocrisy of people claiming to follow Jesus while supporting a movement that actively harms the specific communities He called us to love.
    — Hamilton said of her viral video.
‘Not our war’: bipartisan US lawmakers back resolution to block involvement in Iran
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‘Not our war’: bipartisan US lawmakers back resolution to block ...
OpinionTrump lied about the LA protests so you wouldn't see what he's really doing | Opinion
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Trump lied about the LA protests so you wouldn't see what he's really ...
Move Over Sydney Sweeney: Ozzy Osbourne’s DNA Is in Limited-Edition Iced Tea Cans
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Move Over Sydney Sweeney: Ozzy Osbourne’s DNA Is in Limited-Edition Iced ...
Trump Mobile announced: When can you get wireless plan, new phone?: The Trump Organization unveiled its latest venture — Trump Mobile — on Monday ...
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Trump Mobile announced: When can you get wireless plan, new phone?
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Trump Mobile Launches Gold Phone Amid Criticism
The $499 Trump Mobile phone offers a patriotic branding with plans for US manufacturing and monthly service fees starting June 2025.
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  • The Trump Organization is releasing a gold-colored smartphone priced at $499 plus monthly service charges.

  • Eric Trump highlights the service’s affordability, value alignment, and dependable quality for hardworking Americans.

  • Critics raise concerns about conflicts of interest and potential presidential self-enrichment tied to the new venture.

  • Although initially manufactured in China, there are intentions to move phone production entirely to the United States eventually.
"Could've been solved": Donald Trump suggests he would have handled the Civil War better than Lincoln
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Trump Claims He Could Have Ended Civil War Differently
Trump argued the Civil War might have avoided 600,000 deaths and recently deployed National Guard troops in California.
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  • Donald Trump suggested he could have managed the Civil War more effectively than President Abraham Lincoln.

  • He stated the conflict might have been resolved without losing more than 600,000 lives.

  • Recently, Trump deployed National Guard forces within the United States, including to Los Angeles.

  • California Governor Gavin Newsom accused Trump of seeking civil war through his actions, a claim Trump denied.
  • The Civil War, it always seemed to me maybe that could've been solved without losing 600,000 plus people.Donald Trump suggested that he could have handled the Civil War better than Abraham Lincoln in a meeting with reporters at The White House.
Trump to hold Situation Room meeting on Iran: Trump returned early from the G7 to focus on the war.
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Trump to hold Situation Room meeting on Iran
Judge blocks Trump passport policy targeting transgender people: Judge Julia Kobick issued a preliminary injunction that expanded an earlier order she issued in ...
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Judge blocks Trump passport policy targeting transgender people
Trump doesn’t have a foreign policy: What he has instead is the promise of chaos.
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Trump doesn’t have a foreign policy
Suicide counselors for LGBTQ+ youth removed from hotline by Trump admin: "Suicide prevention is about people, not politics," Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black said ...
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Suicide counselors for LGBTQ+ youth removed from hotline by Trump admin
Trump Mobile and the T1 Phone Don't Make Any Sense, Even for Trump Fans: Commentary: If you make a splashy announcement and expect to be taken seriously ...
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Trump Mobile and the T1 Phone Don't Make Any Sense, Even for Trump Fans
Trump contradicts his spy chief on Iran's nuclear program: U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday repudiated Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's ...
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Trump contradicts his spy chief on Iran's nuclear program
“This is not our war": Lawmakers launch bipartisan effort to block Trump from starting war with Iran
salon.com/2025/06/17/this-is-not-our-war-lawmakers-launch-bipartisan-effort-to-block-from-starting-with-iran/
“This is not our war
OpinionTrump saves farmworkers, but what about other hardworking immigrants? | Opinion: President Trump posted on social media that immigration enforcement “is taking ...
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Trump saves farmworkers, but what about other hardworking immigrants? | ...
OpinionTrump and democracy: How resistant is the US system?: Donald Trump is challenging the American rule of law. But the courts, the media and the economy are backing ...
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Trump and democracy: How resistant is the US system?
Trump's pardons cost victims and taxpayers $1.3 billion, House Judiciary Committee Democrats' review says
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Trump's pardons cost victims and taxpayers $1.3 billion, House Judiciary ...
Sanders Introduces Bill Blocking Trump From Using Federal Funds for War on Iran: “Congress must make it clear that the United States will not be dragged into ...
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Sanders Introduces Bill Blocking Trump From Using Federal Funds for War on ...
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Bill Blocks Unauthorized US Military Action Against Iran
Senator Sanders and allies seek to bar federal funds for any Iran attack without explicit congressional approval.
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  • Senator Bernie Sanders led a bipartisan group introducing the No War Against Iran Act to block unauthorized military action against Iran.

  • The bill prohibits federal spending on military force in Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes it.

  • Sanders warned that another Middle East conflict could cost countless lives and trillions of dollars.

  • The legislation responds to escalating Israeli strikes on Iran and fears of US involvement under the Trump administration.
  • The president has no authority to embark on another costly war without explicit authorization by Congress.
    — Senator Bernie Sanders made this statement while introducing legislation to prevent the Trump administration from using federal funds for a military attack on Iran.
Lawmakers move to limit Trump's war powers as Israel-Iran war escalates: Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are looking to limit President Trump's ability to ...
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Lawmakers move to limit Trump's war powers as Israel-Iran war escalates
Stephen Miller’s wife ordered Social Security workers to cover up a lie from her new boss Elon Musk: report
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Stephen Miller’s wife ordered Social Security workers to cover up a lie ...
Trump’s sons say their new phone will be built in the US. Experts say it looks a lot like a phone from China
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Trump’s sons say their new phone will be built in the US. Experts say it ...