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What would happen if the Strait of Hormuz is closed? : This narrow shipping route in the Gulf region sees one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) ...
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Saudi Arabia says ‘no radioactive effects’ detected in gulf after US strikes on Iran
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Iran oil doomsday in Hormuz may be more fear than reality: US strikes on several Iranian nuclear sites represent a meaningful escalation of the Middle East ...
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Leaders in the Gulf region react to US attack on Iran: The reaction of world leaders in the Gulf region after US forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites on ...
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Japanese ships transiting through Strait of Hormuz to minimize time in Gulf: Japan’s Nippon Yusen and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said on Monday they have instructed ...
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Watch| Qatar PM warns Gulf could run out of water in 3 days if Iran nuclear plant is hit
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Gulf allies shaken by Trump’s Iran strikes: Arab rulers had feted Trump and urged him to avoid military option that would leave them exposed to retaliation
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U-Turning Oil Supertankers Cross Hormuz After Avoiding It: Two supertankers, each capable of hauling about 2 million barrels of crude, headed through the Hormuz ...
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SDAIA: Generative AI spending to hit $202 billion by 2028: A new SDAIA report outlines the rapid rise of generative AI, its economic benefits ...
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Kuwait army remains vigilant | Kuwait Times Newspaper: KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Army said on Saturday it is carrying on strengthening its combat and field ...
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Shipping threats around Arabian Peninsula rising, largest global shipowners organization warns
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America’s Arab Gulf Partners Grapple With War on Their Doorstep: Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E., though wary of Iran, are worried about spillover and damage to ...
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Student-led team develops AI device to detect emergency lane offenders: JEDDAH: King Abdulaziz University has completed an innovative research project that uses ...
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Saudi Aramco launches Regional Fisheries Development Center in Jubail: Saudi Aramco announced on Thursday the launch of the Regional Center for Sustainable ...
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Iran Threatens To Close Strait of Hormuz: What Would Happen?: Iran warns it could retaliate for any direct U.S. involvement in its conflict with Israel.
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Trump Demands Low Oil Prices After U.S. Attacks on Iran: President Trump demanded that oil prices be kept low as Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz in ...
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Oil Price Surge Challenges Fed’s Inflation ControlRising oil costs from US-Iran tensions may delay Federal Reserve interest rate cuts beyond 2025.
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- US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites triggered a sharp increase in global oil prices.
- Sustained higher energy costs could complicate the Federal Reserve’s inflation outlook.
- The Fed has kept interest rates steady this year despite President Trump’s calls for reductions.
- Experts highlight risks of stagflation due to combined effects of tariffs, immigration policies, and rising oil prices.
EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I'M WATCHING!— Donald Trump demands in a post on Truth Social that oil prices stay low.
What Trump has said as he warned Iran not to retaliate against the US: He has not yet responded to Iran's retaliatory attack on Monday.
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Iran Strikes US Bases Amid Rising Middle East ConflictMissile attacks targeted US forces in Qatar and Iraq after US destroyed Iranian nuclear sites; travel alerts issued globally.
- Iran launched missile attacks on American military bases following US airstrikes on key nuclear facilities in Iran.
- The conflict between Israel and Iran has involved continuous air raids and missile exchanges for over ten days.
- The US State Department issued worldwide advisories warning of increased risks to Americans abroad amid rising hostilities.
- Calls for diplomatic efforts intensify as the risk of a broader regional war escalates with each retaliatory strike.
Any country in the region or elsewhere that is used by American forces to strike Iran will be considered a legitimate target for our armed forces.— Ali Akbar Velayati, advisor to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that bases used by US forces could be attacked in retaliation.
'They wanted to separate me from my family, but they failed': Mahmoud Khalil speaks after ICE release
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Mahmoud Khalil’s Fight Against Family SeparationColumbia grad student Khalil spent 104 days detained in Louisiana before release on bail; government has appealed the decision.
- Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist, was arrested in March and held for 104 days in a Louisiana immigration detention center.
- The detention conditions involved overcrowding, poor food, no privacy, and restricted communication, causing severe isolation.
- Khalil missed his first child’s birth and views his detention as a politically motivated attempt to silence protests against U.S. support for the Gaza conflict.
- Authorities made unsubstantiated claims against him while Khalil pursues a legal battle to maintain his release and protect his family unity.
I will fight to do that, as everyone should be with their families. That's why I'm standing up against this administration: to remain with my family, but also to give other children a chance to be with theirs.— Mahmoud Khalil discusses his commitment to fighting for family unity and standing against the administration's actions.
‘Trump is not a king’: Marjorie Taylor Greene insists she has ‘critical thinking’ now that Trump discarded her for having ‘opinions’
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Greene Challenges Trump on Middle East War DecisionGreene denounces U.S. involvement in new Middle East conflict, highlighting trillions spent and soldiers lost under Trump.
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- Marjorie Taylor Greene condemns the U.S. entering a new Middle East war, contradicting Trump’s previous campaign promises.
- She highlights America’s massive debt and the human cost of prolonged foreign conflicts that benefit no citizens.
- Despite her opposition, Greene continues to back many Trump administration policies and frames dissent as patriotic.
- Greene faces the complexity of reconciling her views on political prisoners and protests with her former political stance.
Critical thinking and having my own opinions is the most American thing ever.— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene expresses her stance on supporting Trump while disagreeing on foreign policy.
Canada's Mark Carney Said He Spoke To Trump Overnight: LOADINGERROR LOADINGPresident Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post late Saturday that the United ...
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'You may start this war, but we will be the ones to end it': Iran warns 'gambler' Trump
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Escalating Conflict Between Iran and Israel Deepens CrisisUS strikes on Iran's nuclear sites sparked 11 days of ongoing violence, prompting global travel warnings and calls for de-escalation.
- Iran threatened retaliatory strikes on US bases in the Middle East following US air attacks on its nuclear facilities.
- Israel continued targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites, extending the conflict into its 11th consecutive day.
- The US State Department issued worldwide cautions advising Americans to exercise increased security awareness abroad.
- Global powers including China, Russia, and the EU urged restraint to prevent the conflict from destabilizing the regional and global economy.
Any country in the region or elsewhere that is used by American forces to strike Iran will be considered a legitimate target for our armed forces.— Ali Akbar Velayati, advisor to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a message carried by the official IRNA news agency.
Trump Declares War on ‘Not MAGA’ Massie for Iran Defiance: Team Trump is looking to make an example of Republican congressman Thomas Massie by vowing to primary ...
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Trump Defends Iran Strike Using Nuclear ClaimsTrump launched a Kentucky MAGA PAC campaign against Rep. Massie after calling him ‘pathetic’ over Iran strike criticism.
- Donald Trump justified the unexpected bombing of Iran by claiming the country would use a nuclear weapon if it had one.
- He described GOP Rep. Thomas Massie as simple-minded and accused him of supporting Iran’s hostile stance.
- Massie called the strikes unconstitutional and advocated bipartisan efforts to keep the U.S. out of the Iran-Israel conflict.
- Trump announced plans to campaign against Massie through the Kentucky MAGA PAC in upcoming primaries.
They would use it if they could.— Donald Trump justifies attacks on Iran with nuclear hypotheticals in a post on Truth Social.
With its stock in sharp decline, Trump’s media company will buy $400 million of its own shares
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IWhite House walks back Trump ‘Make Iran Great Again,’ regime change calls: Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt insisted President Trump was simply asking if the ...
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Iran Targets Qatar Base Used by US Military in Retaliation for Unprovoked Trump Attack
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Missile Strike Targets U.S. Base in QatarShort- and medium-range missiles hit Al Udeid Air Base with no casualties reported amid rising tensions.
- Iran launched ballistic missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which serves as a U.S. Central Command forward headquarters.
- The base was evacuated before the strike, resulting in no reported U.S. casualties following the attack.
- Qatar condemned the assault as a breach of its sovereignty and pledged a proportional response under international law.
- This attack occurred shortly after U.S. B-2 bomber raids targeted Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.
We express the State of Qatar's strong condemnation of the attack on Al Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, and consider it a flagrant violation of the State of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, as well as of international law and the United Nations Charter.— Majed Al Ansari, Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, in a statement on X.
Trump Revives Debunked 2020 Claims, Calls for Special Prosecutor to Investigate: Dozens of court cases in the aftermath of the 2020 election found no credible ...
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Middle East escalation: Israel launches "unprecedented" attacks and targets nuclear facility - Iran threatens Trump
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Middle East Conflict Intensifies with Strikes on IranUS and Israeli airstrikes severely damage Iran's nuclear sites; Russia offers vague support while Iran threatens critical shipping routes.
- Israel and the United States launched significant air attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, causing major destruction.
- Russian President Putin condemned the strikes as unprovoked aggression and promised assistance without specifying details.
- In retaliation, Iran threatens to close the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping lane.
- The conflict escalates with Iranian missile attacks on Israel and political unrest including calls for regime change.
Mister Trump, the player, you may start this war, but we will end it.— A spokesperson for the Iranian Army Central Command, responding to the US attacks.
Trump raises world tension with his strikes against Iran: The decision to attack by the US president, who had pledged not to drag his country into another ...
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Trump in wake of Iran attack: ‘Everyone, keep oil prices down’: In the wake of the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, President Trump on Monday urged ...
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Trump Mobile and its 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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US, Israel crossed ‘big red line’, Iran FM says as heads to Moscow: ISTANBUL: The United States and Israel crossed a major red line in attacking Iran’s nuclear ...
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Pakistan condemns Trump for bombing Iran a day after recommending him for a Nobel Peace Prize
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Pakistan Backs Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace PrizePakistan plans to nominate Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for aiding peace talks between India and Pakistan.
- Pakistan announced it will officially recommend Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic role in easing tensions with India.
- Trump confirmed airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites shortly after the news and highlighted a peace deal between Congo and Rwanda.
- The agreement, following three days of talks, is scheduled for signing in Washington next week.
- Critics challenge Trump's claims of credit for other peace efforts in the Middle East and Balkan regions.
This is a Great Day for Africa and, quite frankly, a Great Day for the World!— Donald Trump confirmed the breakthrough in a Truth Social post.
Trump shows off support for what he calls ‘a display of peace through strength’: The White House releases messages from 135 members of Congress supporting the US ...
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Iranians Reportedly Coordinated Missile Attack on American Base So the Trump Administration Knew It Was Co ...
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Trump aides once helped elect Netanyahu, reflecting leaders’ deep ties: White House chief of staff Susie Wiles worked briefly for Benjamin Netanyahu’s 2020 ...
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Trump loves saying 'You're fired.' Now he's making it easier to fire federal workers
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Trump asks why there would not be 'regime change' in Iran: "It’s not politically correct to use the term," the U.S. president said.
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Trump Signals Possible Iranian Regime OverhaulFollowing strikes on nuclear sites, tensions rise with nearly 1,000 casualties reported amid fears of broader Middle East conflict.
- President Trump hinted at regime change in Iran after ordering attacks on three nuclear facilities, escalating regional tensions.
- His remarks conflicted with earlier calls for negotiation and US officials' denials that regime change was the mission goal.
- Secretary of State Rubio cautioned that any Iranian retaliation or nuclear advancement would threaten the regime's survival.
- Contradictory statements from Trump and his aides complicate efforts to assess US intentions and heighten war escalation risks.
It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change???— Donald Trump posted on social media after ordering a surprise attack on three of Iran’s nuclear sites.
Michigan Dem to introduce bill limiting presidential power to deploy troops on US soil
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Nation Nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize Dramatically Changes Its Tune After His Iran Strike
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US assessing bomb damage to Iran nuclear sites: Trump claimed this weekend's US bombing obliterated Tehran's nuclear program, while JD Vance insists the US is ...
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What Trump’s reckless attack on Iran means for the world: This analysis explores potential targets of Iranian retaliation, the prospects for regime collapse ...
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This time, it’s Trump’s war: Donald Trump brings America into Israel’s war on Iran.
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Congress Divided Over U.S. Strikes on Iran FacilitiesU.S. strikes destroyed three Iranian nuclear sites, sparking bipartisan debate on presidential war powers and congressional oversight.
- President Trump declared the three Iranian nuclear sites were completely obliterated in a military operation.
- Republican lawmakers praised the strikes, whereas many Democrats condemned the lack of congressional consultation.
- Democrats demanded an immediate classified briefing for Congress regarding the military actions taken.
- Lawmakers from both parties questioned the constitutional limits of the president’s authority to initiate war.
It is so grossly unconstitutional.— Senator Bernie Sanders commented on the U.S. strikes on Iran, emphasizing that only Congress has the right to take the country to war.
Giuliani Demands Treason Charges for Dems Threatening to Impeach Trump Over Iran: Several Democrats have argued that the president’s strikes on Iran required ...
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OpinionNew type of politician: Perhaps a little sense of shame? Nope: US President Trump has become a model for an entire generation of extreme right-wingers ...
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Bannon Turbocharges MAGA Civil War With Demand to Investigate Fox News: The MAGA diehard all but accused the network of being an agent for Israel.
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Harvard's AAA rating can withstand Trump threats for now, S&P Global says: The triple A ratings of Harvard and other U.S. Ivy League colleges should be able to ...
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Trump Said He Would Be a 'Peace President' But 'It Was All Lies,' Say Critics: Trump campaigned to stop "endless war," but now he's bringing the U.S ...
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Iran ‘moved enriched uranium before US strikes’ to secret location: Iran claims to have smuggled almost all of the country’s highly enriched uranium to a secret ...
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US lawmakers call for Congress to review Trump’s Iran actions: Some Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Sunday called on Congress to rein in President Donald ...
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Middle East War live ticker: +++ 6:50 PM explosions reported in Doha +++: Berlin, Washington, Brussels - | everywhere. ntv reports from all the important ...
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Democrats sharpen arguments against Trump foreign policy on Iran: Democrats are seizing on Donald Trump’s surprise attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities to make ...
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Trump's strikes on Iran a gamble with 'no endgame in mind,' says Sen. Mark Kelly: Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona says President Trump's decision to strike ...
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OpinionTrump Is Trying to Unconstitutionally Bomb His Way Back to Popularity: With approval ratings underwater, why not follow Bush’s advice and launch a “little war”? ...
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AOC: Trump’s Bombing of Iranian Nuclear Facilities Is Impeachable: Progressive voices such as consumer advocate Ralph Nader called on the Democrats to file an ...
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Israel-Iran war (Day 11): Tehran vows retaliation following US attack: Although the US initially distanced itself from the crisis, President Trump later ...
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Pentagon Worked Up ‘Ruse’ to Fool Iran on Strikes Because They Feared Trump Would Give It Away ...
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US-Iran: Democrats condemn Trump’s strikes on three nuclear sites: Trump’s cabinet praises precision bombing mission amid criticism it should have required ...
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Bernie Sanders electrifies Fort Worth rally with anti-Trump message: U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders castigated President Trump and the billionaire class in a fiery ...
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Sanders’ Rally Challenges Billionaire Influence in TexasOn June 22, 2025, over 3,000 attendees gathered at Dickies Arena to confront corporate power and advocate workers' rights.
- Bernie Sanders continued his ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour with a focused stop in Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena targeting Republican districts.
- Speakers including Beto O’Rourke and Greg Casar condemned billionaire dominance and called for improved conditions for workers.
- IAM Union President Brian Bryant criticized the Trump administration for ignoring workers while granting tax cuts to the wealthy.
- The rally underscored the necessity of united political action to curb corporate influence and advance social equity.
It’s an issue that our members, regardless of what party they affiliate themselves with, they can connect with this because even though they may have voted for the Trump administration, they’re sensing that they are being left behind with the legislation he’s passing.— Brian Bryant, President of IAM Union, discusses the disconnect between workers and current legislation.
Trump Botches His Own Name In The Most Awkward Typo You'll Ever See: The president misspelled his own name in a social media post he deleted and corrected.
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Trump claims U.S. strikes 'completely and fully obliterated' Iranian nuclear sites
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Senior Russian official says Trump has started new war on Iran that will strengthen Khamenei
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Marco Rubio Tenses Up Over Iran ‘Weaponization’ Fact Check: “We have bent over backwards to create a deal with these people,” the secretary of State said.
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Group gathers in Abner Clay Park to protest US bombing of Iran: In Richmond, after Trump signaled on Truth Social that the U.S. had completed a successful attack ...
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Situation in the Middle East: Trump flirts with change of power in Iran: US President Trump signals support for the idea of a change of power in the Islamic ...
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Trump Superfan, 22, is Running Counterterrorism as Iran Vows Revenge: He hasn’t worked in counterterrorism, intelligence or law enforcement but he did do ...
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Trump shapes US media: isolationism and propaganda: Trump is laying off 85% of the staff of American foreign media. In doing so, he is destroying the independent ...
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Trump Erodes US Foreign Media and Press Freedom85% of US foreign media staff were fired, nearly dismantling Voice of America and weakening global journalistic independence.
- Donald Trump has issued 639 layoffs at US foreign media, cutting 85 percent of the workforce.
- Independent reporting by Voice of America and similar outlets has been largely dismantled through staff reductions and realignment.
- The Trump administration brands these broadcasters as corrupt and anti-American to align them with its foreign policy.
- The weakening of US foreign media presents significant challenges to international press freedom and European outlets like Deutsche Welle.
The USA under Donald Trump undermine media freedom; the task of Deutsche Welle becomes even greater.— Peter Limbourg, Director General of Deutsche Welle, emphasizes the impact of Trump's media policy on press freedom.
Trump officials ask for ‘peace’ in Iran after striking nuclear sites: “If the regime wants peace, we’re ready for peace,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said ...
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"Bold and brilliant": Hegseth praises Iran attack as GOP splits on Trump's war: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth heaped praise on Donald Trump's attack on Iran.
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GOP Senator Says Dems Will ‘Scream About’ Trump Strikes But ‘There’s Nothing They ...
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Why Trump’s Ego is More Dangerous than Iran’s Nuclear Threat: The country’s nuclear capabilities, which U.S. intelligence downplayed earlier this week ...
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MAGA Takes Victory Lap After Hegseth Manages Not to Leak Plans to Bomb Iran: With the defense secretary’s track record on infosec, even his supporters are ...
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Vance Claims U.S. 'Not At War With Iran, We're At War With Iran's Nuclear Program'
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US Airstrike Delivers Major Blow to Iran’s Nuclear EffortsThree Iranian nuclear sites were destroyed on June 21, 2025, in a mission that avoided American pilot casualties, says VP Vance.
- Vice President JD Vance clarified that the United States is targeting Iran’s nuclear program, not the country itself.
- On June 21, 2025, US forces successfully struck three Iranian nuclear facilities without risking American pilots’ lives.
- Vance praised the operation as highly impactful and a source of national pride regardless of political views.
- The US government seeks peace with Iran but insists the nuclear weapons program must be dismantled first.
We are not at war with Iran, we are at war with Iran’s nuclear program… We destroyed that uranium, and we did it without endangering the American pilots.— Vice President JD Vance during an interview with NBC News.
Senate parliamentarian rejects GOP’s attempt to limit courts’ contempt powers: The Senate parliamentarian has ruled against a controversial provision in the ...
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Strikes on Iran mark Trump's biggest, and riskiest, foreign policy gamble: With his unprecedented decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear sites, directly joining ...
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House Democrat: Trump bombing Iran ‘an unambiguous impeachable offense’: Rep. Sean Casten (D-Il.) said late Saturday that President Trump’s move to bomb Iranian ...
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Pope Leo Slams Trump’s Iran Strike: ‘War Does Not Solve Problems’: The American-born pontiff urged nations to avoid “bloodstained conflicts.”
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Trump has opened a Pandora’s box : The US president hopes that his display of power in Iran will stop the war — but that is not his decision to make
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Trump Promised To Keep The U.S. Out Of Middle East Wars. Now Vance Has A New Justification.
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AOC floats Trump impeachment over Iran strikes: "It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment," a fundraising email from Ocasio-Cortez's campaign said.
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Judge orders Abrego Garcia’s release, but government expected to detain him: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration to El ...
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MAGA unites around Trump over Iran strikes — for now: Skepticism of foreign entanglements is a foundational pillar of Trump's "America First" credo — but so is ...
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Divisions Emerge Among Trump Supporters Over Iran StrikeCalls for military action against Iran are causing fractures in Trump's coalition ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- 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.
If You Thought Donald Trump Would Never Do This, You’re an Idiot: The most pernicious delusion of this era has been the idea that Trump is “the peace president ...
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OpinionDemocrats have regrets about confirming Kristi Noem to Trump's Cabinet. If only they'd been warned.
msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/senate-kristi-noem-trump-warning-rcna214154

Hegseth claims US ‘obliterated’ Iranian nuclear sites despite lack of assessment: US defense secretary praises Trump at first news briefing but Pentagon says it ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/22/hegseth-iran-nuclear-sites-pentagon

‘Totally obliterated’: Read Trump’s remarks after US strikes Iran nuclear sites: President Donald Trump spoke from the White House after US bombers struck three ...
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article309153325.html

OpinionThe Iranian Nuclear Strike Was Donald Trump’s Finest Hour: In his finest hour yet as commander-in-chief, Trump greenlit a well-developed plan to carry out a ...
mediaite.com/opinion/the-iranian-nuclear-strike-was-donald-trumps-finest-hour/
Trump pledged to keep US out of ‘stupid wars.’ What happened?: Supporters and detractors alike warn Trump’s unilateral decision to join the war against Iran ...
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Rubio: ‘No planned military operations’ against Iran unless they attack Americans
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5363119-rubio-military-operations-iran/

White House photos show rare look inside the Situation Room as Trump authorizes strikes in Iran
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Trump contradicted his intelligence coordinator - where did he get his information on Iran?
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Iran, Israel launch new attacks after Tehran rules out nuclear talks: Iran and Israel exchanged fresh attacks early on Saturday, a day after Tehran said it would ...
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Youth Who Fought the Climate Crisis in Court Are Now Targeting Trump: Many of the young plaintiffs have taken part in similar lawsuits before ...
grist.org/justice/youth-climate-activists-new-suit-trump-executive-orders/

Trump’s big gamble in Iran is a risky moment after his pledges to keep US out of ‘stupid wars’
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Was the president allowed to act like this? After Iran attack: US Democrats angrily go after Trump
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Trump says US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow: Get the latest Breaking News Alerts from France 24 in real time on Facebook and Twitter: ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20250622-trump-says-us-bombed-three-nuclear-sites-in-iran-including-fordow

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