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Trump vowed to make the world safer - has he?

Trump vowed to make the world safer - has he?

BBC News

Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet assesses the US president's pledge to be a peacemaker.

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Jun 12, 2025, 11:08 PM

R. Kelly's Attorney Says Singer Sympathizes With Diddy, Feds Target Black Entertainers

R. Kelly's Attorney Says Singer Sympathizes With Diddy, Feds Target Black Entertainers

TMZ Staff, TMZ

R. Kelly and Diddy have something in common ... both men have been accused of racketeering and sex trafficking -- and even though the two aren't exactly friends, Kelly says he feels for Diddy, who's currently on trial, and says Black entertainers as a whole a…

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Jun 12, 2025, 11:00 PM

Donald Trump’s Dictator Cosplay

Donald Trump’s Dictator Cosplay

Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker

Susan B. Glasser on President Donald Trump’s upcoming military parade, in Washington, D.C., and his armed crackdown in Los Angeles against protests over immigration raids.

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Jun 12, 2025, 10:48 PM

US braces for potential Israeli strike on Iran even as Trump pursues nuclear deal

US braces for potential Israeli strike on Iran even as Trump pursues nuclear deal

Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News

An attack on Iran "could very well happen," President Trump said.

Middle EastArms ControlNational Security

Jun 12, 2025, 10:25 PM

What's next in the case that symbolizes Trump's immigration crackdown?

What's next in the case that symbolizes Trump's immigration crackdown?

NPR

Kilmar Abrego Garcia: a name that's become near-synonymous with the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown.<br><br>Abrego Garcia was arrested by ICE agents on March 12th, as he was leaving his job in Baltimore. In the days and months that followed, the …

ImmigrationFederal AgenciesCivil RightsCriminal Cases

Jun 12, 2025, 10:25 PM

CISA Loses Another Senior Exec

CISA Loses Another Senior Exec

BeauHD, Slashdot.org

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has lost another senior leader: executive director Bridget Bean departed on Wednesday. Bean, who served as the de facto agency boss for five months …

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Jun 12, 2025, 10:10 PM

WATCH: Judge scolds woman for making PB&J during virtual hearing

WATCH: Judge scolds woman for making PB&J during virtual hearing

ABC News

A Detroit woman was removed from a virtual court hearing after showing up late, wearing a robe and attempting to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich during the call.

Federal CourtsCivil Litigation

Jun 12, 2025, 10:07 PM

US senator dragged out of LA immigration news conference

US senator dragged out of LA immigration news conference

BBC News

California senator Alex Padilla was pushed out of the news conference by authorities after he interrupted Noem.

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Jun 12, 2025, 10:05 PM

Live: Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed in Israel attack

Live: Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed in Israel attack

Damita Menezes, Newsnationnow.com

A U.S. official tells NewsNation that there was "no U.S. involvement or U.S. assistance."

Middle EastNational SecurityInternational Crisis

Jun 12, 2025, 10:01 PM

Kevin O'Leary Says L.A. Protests Destroying Small Businesses Are Un-American

Kevin O'Leary Says L.A. Protests Destroying Small Businesses Are Un-American

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Kevin O'Leary says violence spilling over from the L.A. protests against Trump's ICE raids needs to stop -- not because of the politics, but because the destruction is crushing small businesses ... which he calls the real un-American crime. TMZ…

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Jun 12, 2025, 10:00 PM

Trump’s protest threats raise surveillance alarms around his military parade

Trump’s protest threats raise surveillance alarms around his military parade

Lauren Feiner, The Verge

President Donald Trump's warning that protesters of Saturday's US military parade in Washington, DC, will be met with "very heavy force" threatens to chill speech and underscores the need for protesters to take precautions around digital surveillance, privacy…

National SecurityFree SpeechCybersecurityWashington DC

Jun 12, 2025, 9:50 PM

Trump ‘Doesn’t Speak With Precision,’ Justice Department Tells Judge

Trump ‘Doesn’t Speak With Precision,’ Justice Department Tells Judge

Andrew Perez, Rolling Stone

The Justice Department argued that Trump’s public statements about the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case didn’t reflect the government’s actual position.

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Jun 12, 2025, 9:47 PM

Trump warns a strike on Iran 'could very well happen' if no nuclear deal is signed

Trump warns a strike on Iran 'could very well happen' if no nuclear deal is signed

Jackie Northam, NPR

President Trump warned that a "massive" war could break out in the Middle East over Iran's nuclear program, after the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Iran wasn't complying with its nonproliferation duties.

Middle EastArms ControlNational Security

Jun 12, 2025, 9:40 PM

Democrats slam military parade as Trump's multimillion-dollar 'birthday party'

Democrats slam military parade as Trump's multimillion-dollar 'birthday party'

Stacey Dec, ABC News

As Washington prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of the Army on Saturday, lawmakers are speaking out on what could be an astronomical cost for the parade.

MilitaryBudgetStatementsPersonal Business

Jun 12, 2025, 9:34 PM

U.S. Immigration Agency Using Drones Capable of Surveillance During L.A. Protests

U.S. Immigration Agency Using Drones Capable of Surveillance During L.A. Protests

Rebecca Schneid, Time

Customs and Border Patrol has confirmed it is providing "aerial support" to law enforcement efforts during the L.A. immigration demonstrations.

ImmigrationFederal AgenciesCivil RightsBorder SecurityCybersecurity

Jun 12, 2025, 9:18 PM

Trump warns of ‘chance of massive conflict’ amid Israel-Iran tensions

Trump warns of ‘chance of massive conflict’ amid Israel-Iran tensions

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

US president says Israeli strikes on Iran are possible, but he reiterates preference for diplomatic deal with Tehran.

Middle EastInternational CrisisArms ControlStatementsNational Security

Jun 12, 2025, 9:16 PM

California senator handcuffed during Trump administration news conference

California senator handcuffed during Trump administration news conference

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Democrats have reacted with outrage to Senator Alex Padilla's rough removal from a conference about the LA protests.

Federal AgenciesCivil RightsCaliforniaPress RelationsSecurity Incidents

Jun 12, 2025, 9:08 PM

Elon Musk’s New Business Model For ExTwitter: Give Us Money Or We Sue

Elon Musk’s New Business Model For ExTwitter: Give Us Money Or We Sue

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

As you’ll likely recall, in late 2023, Elon Musk told advertisers to “go fuck yourself” and “don’t advertise” in response to a question about advertisers feeling uncomfortable placing their brands next to the kind of content that Musk was promoting via the Ex…

Social MediaTechnology RegulationCivil Litigation

Jun 12, 2025, 8:59 PM

What Trump Missed at the Kennedy Center

What Trump Missed at the Kennedy Center

Megan Garber, The Atlantic

The president may love Les Mis—but he completely misunderstands it.

Personal BusinessMedia CriticismSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 12, 2025, 8:55 PM

I called Klarna's new AI doppelganger of its CEO. Here's what it said about why humans are necessary at work.

I called Klarna's new AI doppelganger of its CEO. Here's what it said about why humans are necessary at work.

Jordan Hart, Business Insider

I asked an AI chatbot based on Klarna's CEO to share its views on artificial intelligence.

Technology Regulation

Jun 12, 2025, 8:38 PM

Schumer Interrupts Crypto Debate to Announce Sen. Padilla Was Roughed Up by Federal Thugs in California

Schumer Interrupts Crypto Debate to Announce Sen. Padilla Was Roughed Up by Federal Thugs in California

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

Fascism. That's the only word for it.

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Jun 12, 2025, 8:36 PM

Trump's pardons have shortchanged fraud victims of millions of dollars in restitution

Trump's pardons have shortchanged fraud victims of millions of dollars in restitution

Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News

The recent raft of pardons handed out by President Trump has shortchanged fraud victims of millions of dollars in restitution that's still owed to them, attorneys say.

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Jun 12, 2025, 8:34 PM

In nixing EV standards, Trump strikes at two foes: California and Elon Musk

In nixing EV standards, Trump strikes at two foes: California and Elon Musk

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The US president signed resolutions to roll back California laws designed to promote the use of electric vehicles.

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Jun 12, 2025, 8:33 PM

'Now I know why Elon doesn't like me so much': Trump takes another swipe at Musk

'Now I know why Elon doesn't like me so much': Trump takes another swipe at Musk

Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, USA Today

At a bill signing event at the White House, Trump invoked his high-profile former aide, saying "Now I know why Elon doesn't like me so much."

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Jun 12, 2025, 8:26 PM

What happens to DOGE without Elon Musk?

What happens to DOGE without Elon Musk?

Denise.Guerra, Sean Rameswaram, Vox

Elon Musk may be gone from the Trump administration — and his friendship status with President Donald Trump may be at best uncertain — but his whirlwind stint in government certainly left its imprint.  The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), his pet g…

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Jun 12, 2025, 8:09 PM

Jacinda Ardern Documentary ‘Prime Minister’ Shows Us How the New Zealand Leader Is the Anti-Trump

Jacinda Ardern Documentary ‘Prime Minister’ Shows Us How the New Zealand Leader Is the Anti-Trump

Anne Thompson, IndieWire

A new documentary shows an intimate behind-the-scenes portrait of a country's leader as she holds back the pandemic, cradles her baby, and persuades her citizens to turn in their automatic weapons.

Foreign Policy & InternationalPublic HealthGun Policy

Jun 12, 2025, 8:00 PM

California Senator Handcuffed, Manhandled at Kristi Noem Press Conference

California Senator Handcuffed, Manhandled at Kristi Noem Press Conference

Andrew Perez, Rolling Stone

Sen. Alex Padilla tried to ask questions of Trump Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, but was handcuffed and forced to the ground instead

Federal AgenciesDOJ ActionsCongressional InvestigationsCivil RightsCalifornia

Jun 12, 2025, 7:49 PM

Palantir Continues To Burnish Its Evil Tech Overlord Reputation By Kicking Journalists Out Of A Tech Conference

Palantir Continues To Burnish Its Evil Tech Overlord Reputation By Kicking Journalists Out Of A Tech Conference

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

Palantir has never had a great reputation. Even before it teamed up with Trump to create a massive, abusable database of American residents’ information, it was working with forward-looking cop shops, that wanted similar massive, abusable databases of their o…

Technology RegulationGovernment OperationsPress RelationsCivil Rights

Jun 12, 2025, 7:27 PM

Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed From Kristi Noem Event in L.A., Slammed to Ground and Handcuffed

Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed From Kristi Noem Event in L.A., Slammed to Ground and Handcuffed

Nik Popli, Time

Padilla was shoved face-down in a hallway, handcuffed, and temporarily detained.

CabinetSecurity IncidentsCongressional InvestigationsCaliforniaImmigration

Jun 12, 2025, 7:24 PM

Immigration raids fuel protests and fear in Los Angeles

Immigration raids fuel protests and fear in Los Angeles

Vox Staff, Vox

Mass protests in Los Angeles began last week after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted raids throughout the city, targeting places like Home Depots, car washes, and the garment district.  Demonstrations grew in response to the federal agents’ pre…

ImmigrationCivil RightsCalifornia

Jun 12, 2025, 7:18 PM

DHS to send termination notice to 530K migrant Biden parolees

DHS to send termination notice to 530K migrant Biden parolees

Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill

The Department of Homeland Security sent termination notices to Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans and Nicaraguans after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump...

ImmigrationFederal AgenciesSupreme CourtLatin America

Jun 12, 2025, 7:10 PM

Why I store my games on HDDs instead of SSDs

Why I store my games on HDDs instead of SSDs

Tanveer Singh, XDA Developers

Hard drives are still fine for storing most of your game library

Jun 12, 2025, 7:00 PM

Trump EPA Announces Climate Regulation Rollback but Faces Legal Hurdles

Trump EPA Announces Climate Regulation Rollback but Faces Legal Hurdles

Jean Chemnick, Niina H. Farah, Lesley Clark, E&E News, Politicopro.com

The EPA has contradicted itself—and legal precedent—in its bid to undo Biden-era limits on power-plant climate pollution

EnvironmentFederal AgenciesEnergyCivil Litigation

Jun 12, 2025, 7:00 PM

WATCH: Everything you need to know about fats

WATCH: Everything you need to know about fats

ABC News

ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula shares the scoop on how to include the right kinds of fat in your diet.

PersonnelCriminal CasesCivil Litigation

Jun 12, 2025, 6:46 PM

Why we’re barely keeping track of this growing climate problem

Why we’re barely keeping track of this growing climate problem

Umair Irfan, Vox

Odorless and colorless, methane is a gas that is easy to miss — but it’s one of the most important contributors to global warming. It can trap up to 84 times as much heat as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, though it breaks down much faster. Measured over 10…

EnvironmentEnergyScience Policy

Jun 12, 2025, 6:44 PM

Trump, on ‘No Kings’ Protests: ‘I Don’t Feel Like a King’

Trump, on ‘No Kings’ Protests: ‘I Don’t Feel Like a King’

Brian Bennett, Time

“No, we’re not a king. We’re not a king at all," Trump said, switching to a way of speaking known as the “royal we.”

Campaign EventsCivil RightsStatementsMilitaryFree Speech

Jun 12, 2025, 6:41 PM

Melania Trump, Usha Vance, and Cheryl Hines took different approaches to the same outfit for their Kennedy Center appearance

Melania Trump, Usha Vance, and Cheryl Hines took different approaches to the same outfit for their Kennedy Center appearance

akrause@businessinsider.com (Amanda Krause), Business Insider

Melania Trump, Usha Vance, and Cheryl Hines attended the opening night of "Les Misérables" alongside their husbands. They all wore similar outfits.

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Jun 12, 2025, 5:59 PM

CISA loses another senior exec - and the budget cuts haven't even started yet

CISA loses another senior exec - and the budget cuts haven't even started yet

Jessica Lyons, Theregister.com

Another one bites the dust at America's top cybersecurity agency The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has lost another senior leader: executive director Bridget Bean departed on Wednesday.…

PersonnelFederal AgenciesCybersecurity

Jun 12, 2025, 5:58 PM

Craigslist Ad for Trump Military Parade Seat-Fillers Is a Hoax, White House Says

Craigslist Ad for Trump Military Parade Seat-Fillers Is a Hoax, White House Says

TMZ Staff, TMZ

An ad posted to Craigslist calling for seat-fillers for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade this weekend -- AKA President Trump's birthday bash -- has gone viral ... but it has all the makings of a total hoax. Here's the deal ... an ad posted…

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Jun 12, 2025, 5:40 PM

The GOP's massive bill would benefit the rich the most -- while hitting the poor

The GOP's massive bill would benefit the rich the most -- while hitting the poor

Scott Horsley, NPR

The top 10% of earners in the U.S. would see the biggest gains under the GOP tax and spending package, according to congressional forecasters, but those at the bottom of the income ladder would be worse off.

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Jun 12, 2025, 5:32 PM

Trump says 'changes' are coming to immigration enforcement after complaints from farmers and the hospitality industry

Trump says 'changes' are coming to immigration enforcement after complaints from farmers and the hospitality industry

Bryan Metzger, Business Insider

Trump said he'd been told his immigration policies were "taking very good, long time workers away from" farmers and the hospitality industry.

ImmigrationAgricultureLabor

Jun 12, 2025, 5:32 PM

Trump’s Military Parade Will Be Brought to You by Big Tech

Trump’s Military Parade Will Be Brought to You by Big Tech

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com

Amazon, Oracle, Coinbase, and others are all backing the event.

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Jun 12, 2025, 5:20 PM

Hearing on challenge to Trump's deployment of troops set for Thursday

Hearing on challenge to Trump's deployment of troops set for Thursday

Meredith Deliso, ABC News

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an emergency request to block expansion of what they called the Trump administration's "unlawful militarization."

ImmigrationCivil LitigationMilitaryCaliforniaFederal Agencies

Jun 12, 2025, 4:55 PM

Weekly quiz: What's Alex Warren's record-breaking number one hit called?

Weekly quiz: What's Alex Warren's record-breaking number one hit called?

BBC News

How much attention did you pay to what's being going on in the world over the past seven days?

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Jun 12, 2025, 4:49 PM

Judge Says Of Course The US Can’t Detain Or Deport Mahmoud Khalil Just Because Marco Rubio Wants To Dress Up As A Fascist

Judge Says Of Course The US Can’t Detain Or Deport Mahmoud Khalil Just Because Marco Rubio Wants To Dress Up As A Fascist

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

We’ve written a few times about the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University grad student who was one of the first people detained by ICE and told he was being kicked out of the country solely because Marco Rubio said he doesn’t belong here. No due proce…

ImmigrationFederal CourtsCivil RightsDOJ Actions

Jun 12, 2025, 4:34 PM

Major student-loan repayment changes are one step closer for parents, grad students, and millions more borrowers

Major student-loan repayment changes are one step closer for parents, grad students, and millions more borrowers

Ayelet Sheffey, Business Insider

The Senate's version of Trump's big spending bill doubles down on condensing income-driven repayment plans and places caps on some student loans.

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Jun 12, 2025, 4:34 PM

Why did Trump deploy the Marines to Los Angeles?

Why did Trump deploy the Marines to Los Angeles?

Al Jazeera English

Trump deployed federal troops to Los Angeles as ICE raids sparked protests and citywide unrest.

ImmigrationNational SecurityMilitaryCivil RightsFederal Agencies

Jun 12, 2025, 4:33 PM

Almost all of the Fulbright board resigns, citing Trump administration interference

Almost all of the Fulbright board resigns, citing Trump administration interference

Rachel Treisman, NPR

Former Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board members said the Trump administration usurped their authority by denying awards to "a substantial number" of the individuals it had selected for the program.

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Jun 12, 2025, 4:32 PM

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is about to totally transform astronomy

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is about to totally transform astronomy

Chelsea Whyte, New Scientist

With the ability to scan the entire southern night sky every three days, the huge Vera C. Rubin Observatory could be about to start solving the mysteries of the universe, from dark matter to Planet Nine

Science PolicySpace Policy

Jun 12, 2025, 4:27 PM

Trump merchandise sold at Fort Bragg for president's speech now under review

Trump merchandise sold at Fort Bragg for president's speech now under review

Anne Flaherty, ABC News

The Army is reviewing why pro-Trump merchandise was sold at Fort Bragg this week at an event orchestrated by the White House and supporters of President Donald Trump.

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Jun 12, 2025, 4:04 PM

Why there's an unexpected surge in people claiming Social Security

Why there's an unexpected surge in people claiming Social Security

Laurel Wamsley, NPR

Some early filers say worries about the future under the Trump administration moved up their timelines.

HealthcareGovernment OperationsStock Market

Jun 12, 2025, 4:00 PM

Your Job used to impress people. That era just ended

Your Job used to impress people. That era just ended

Carmen Van Kerckhove, Substack.com

You've built your life on a version of work that no longer exists—and everything you thought you knew about success is about to flip.

LaborTechnology Regulation

Jun 12, 2025, 3:46 PM

The Democrats’ resistance to Trump is a hollow performance

The Democrats’ resistance to Trump is a hollow performance

Donald Earl Collins, Al Jazeera English

Beholden to the same pro-Israel, corporate and tech donors, Democrats have little ability - or desire - to resist Trump.

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Jun 12, 2025, 3:35 PM

What To Know About Trump’s Military Parade

What To Know About Trump’s Military Parade

Nik Popli, Time

Amidst protests and national unrest, the June 14 parade is poised to be one of the most polarizing public events in D.C. in years.

MilitaryWashington DCSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 12, 2025, 3:29 PM

Jamie Dimon says inflation will go up and employment will shift down as economy ‘deteriorates’ amid shifting ‘tectonic plates’

Jamie Dimon says inflation will go up and employment will shift down as economy ‘deteriorates’ amid shifting ‘tectonic plates’

Eleanor Pringle, Yahoo Entertainment

Jamie Dimon says there’s no point looking at consumer sentiment for a hint on the economy. Analysts will have to wait for the real data to trickle through.

Stock MarketBanking

Jun 12, 2025, 3:25 PM

Exclusive-Kennedy's new vaccine adviser was expert witness against Merck vaccine

Exclusive-Kennedy's new vaccine adviser was expert witness against Merck vaccine

Chad Terhune and Dan Levine, Yahoo Entertainment

(Reuters) -One of the new vaccine advisers picked by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has earned thousands of dollars as an expert witness in...

PersonnelPublic HealthEthics

Jun 12, 2025, 3:23 PM

Is L.A. Still Under Curfew Amid Mass Protests? Here’s What You Need to Know

Is L.A. Still Under Curfew Amid Mass Protests? Here’s What You Need to Know

TIME Staff, Time

"The curfew remains in effect... for downtown Los Angeles to stop bad actors who are taking advantage of the President's chaotic escalation," said L.A.'s Mayor Bass.

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Jun 12, 2025, 3:21 PM

Call masked ICE agents arresting immigrants what they are: secret police | Opinion

Call masked ICE agents arresting immigrants what they are: secret police | Opinion

EJ Montini, Arizona Republic, AZCentral

Donald Trump wonders what masked protesters have to hide. The same could be said for masked ICE agents arresting people at court hearings.

ImmigrationFederal AgenciesCivil Rights

Jun 12, 2025, 3:10 PM

Democratic governors testify before House GOP panel about immigration policy

Democratic governors testify before House GOP panel about immigration policy

Isabella Murray, ABC News

The hearing comes amid immigration enforcement protests in California.

ImmigrationCongressional InvestigationsState Elections

Jun 12, 2025, 3:06 PM

Senate Democrats seek probe of Ed Martin's early actions at DOJ

Senate Democrats seek probe of Ed Martin's early actions at DOJ

Alexander Mallin, ABC News

Senate Judiciary Democrats are pushing for an investigation into Ed Martin's early tenure at the Justice Department.

Congressional InvestigationsDOJ ActionsPersonnelEthics

Jun 12, 2025, 3:03 PM

Google has a new AI model and website for forecasting tropical storms

Google has a new AI model and website for forecasting tropical storms

Justine Calma, The Verge

Google is using a new AI model to forecast tropical cyclones and working with the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) to test it out.  Google DeepMind and Google Research launched a new website today called Weather Lab to share AI weather models that Google is…

Technology RegulationNatural DisastersFederal Agencies

Jun 12, 2025, 3:02 PM

Immigrant rights groups asks judge to halt expedited removals amid courthouse arrests

Immigrant rights groups asks judge to halt expedited removals amid courthouse arrests

Armando Garcia, ABC News

The motion is part of a lawsuit challenging the administration's expansion of the process which allows the government to quickly expel migrants.

ImmigrationFederal CourtsCivil LitigationDOJ ActionsCivil Rights

Jun 12, 2025, 2:33 PM

A Bunch Of Drag Queens Got The Opposite Reaction To Trump At The Kennedy Center

A Bunch Of Drag Queens Got The Opposite Reaction To Trump At The Kennedy Center

Matt Stopera, Buzzfeed

"America has no King, just Queens."View Entire Post ›

Personal BusinessSocial Issues & CultureWashington DC

Jun 12, 2025, 2:00 PM

14 Celebrities Who Hate Trophies and Award Ceremonies More Than We Do

14 Celebrities Who Hate Trophies and Award Ceremonies More Than We Do

Jesse, Cracked.com

It was meant as a burn, but ‘two-hour meat parade’ is the best Oscars marketing we’ve ever heard

Jun 12, 2025, 2:00 PM

Palace in talks to sell shares to NY Jets owner

Palace in talks to sell shares to NY Jets owner

Alex Howell, BBC News

Crystal Palace shareholder John Textor has received an offer to sell his stake in the club which could allow them to compete in the Europa League.

Jun 12, 2025, 1:55 PM

WATCH: 9-year-old girl hospitalized in Florida shark attack

WATCH: 9-year-old girl hospitalized in Florida shark attack

ABC News

The victim went underwater to snorkel when the incident happened in the waters off Boca Grande, Florida, according to family.

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Jun 12, 2025, 1:52 PM

A Parade of Ignorance

A Parade of Ignorance

Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic

President Trump is sending tanks rolling through the streets of the capital not to honor service, but to celebrate power.

MilitaryGovernment OperationsWashington DC

Jun 12, 2025, 1:27 PM

The Tracy Anderson Way

The Tracy Anderson Way

Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic

Inside the exclusive, obsessive, surprisingly litigious world of luxury fitness

Jun 12, 2025, 1:00 PM

WATCH: What we know about Dreamliner, the Air India plane that crashed

WATCH: What we know about Dreamliner, the Air India plane that crashed

ABC News

ABC News’ Sam Sweeney and aviation analyst John Nance discuss the plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which crashed en route to the United Kingdom from India.

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Jun 12, 2025, 12:31 PM

U.S. Airlines Built A Secret Data Broker To Help The Government Spy On Customers

U.S. Airlines Built A Secret Data Broker To Help The Government Spy On Customers

Karl Bode, Techdirt

We’ve noted many times that there are two major reasons the U.S. doesn’t have a functional privacy law for the modern internet era. One, we’re too corrupt and greedy to do the right thing, causing us to prioritize making money over literally everything else —…

Federal AgenciesTechnology RegulationIntelligenceCivil Rights

Jun 12, 2025, 12:29 PM

WATCH: Pharmacies, grocery stores experiencing shortages after cyber attack

WATCH: Pharmacies, grocery stores experiencing shortages after cyber attack

ABC News

Whole Foods and other U.S. grocers confirm they are only being “partially stocked” after United National Foods confirmed the attack on Monday.

CybersecurityPublic HealthEconomic Crisis

Jun 12, 2025, 12:11 PM

New economic data has reignited Trump's fight with the Fed over cutting interest rates

New economic data has reignited Trump's fight with the Fed over cutting interest rates

Dan DeFrancesco, Business Insider

Inflation isn't rising as expected, and Americans are feeling less anxious about it. But the fight to cut interest rates is heating up.

BankingStock MarketFederal Agencies

Jun 12, 2025, 12:10 PM

Public polling on Trump's immigration policies. And, preparing your home for flooding

Public polling on Trump's immigration policies. And, preparing your home for flooding

Brittney Melton, NPR

NPR analyzes the public opinion polling on Trump's immigration policies. And, ways to protect your home from flooding this 2025 hurricane season.

ImmigrationPublic Health Emergency

Jun 12, 2025, 11:22 AM

Trump's military parade: What to know about the Army anniversary event

Trump's military parade: What to know about the Army anniversary event

Sarah Beth Hensley, Anne Flaherty, ABC News

A massive military parade is set to bring thousands to Washington, D.C., to mark the Army's 250th birthday on June 14.

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Jun 12, 2025, 10:22 AM

WATCH: ‘No time to think’: Rescue of drowning boy caught on camera

WATCH: ‘No time to think’: Rescue of drowning boy caught on camera

ABC News

Maintenance worker Roque Ivan Ocampo Calderon jumped into action when a 6-year-old boy was drowning in a pool in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

ImmigrationFlorida

Jun 12, 2025, 9:45 AM

Trump's deployment of troops to LA prompts host of legal questions

Trump's deployment of troops to LA prompts host of legal questions

Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News

The deployment of troops to Los Angeles raises questions about what Trump can and can't do with the military on U.S. soil, and whether he's crossing the line.

MilitaryImmigrationFederal AgenciesNational SecurityCalifornia

Jun 12, 2025, 9:27 AM

US-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Oman on Sunday

US-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Oman on Sunday

Kevin Shalvey, ABC News

"I am pleased to confirm the 6th round of Iran US talks will be held in Muscat this Sunday the 15th," Bad Albusaidi, the country's foreign minister said on social media.

Middle EastArms ControlInternational Organizations

Jun 12, 2025, 9:20 AM

By the numbers: A look at the Army's 250th anniversary parade on Trump's birthday

By the numbers: A look at the Army's 250th anniversary parade on Trump's birthday

Juliana Kim, NPR

In a few days, the nation's capital will host its largest military parade in more than three decades. We look at some numbers behind the celebration and the key historical moments leading up to it.

MilitaryWashington DC

Jun 12, 2025, 9:00 AM

Despite ongoing Taliban threats, the U.S. is ending some protections for Afghans

Despite ongoing Taliban threats, the U.S. is ending some protections for Afghans

Monika Evstatieva, NPR

Thousands of Afghans in the U.S. fear deportation as the administration revokes some protections, despite Taliban threats and ongoing instability in Afghanistan. Many fear for their lives if forced to return.

ImmigrationMiddle EastFederal AgenciesPublic Health Emergency

Jun 12, 2025, 9:00 AM

Should colleges share the risk of student loan debt? House Republicans think so

Should colleges share the risk of student loan debt? House Republicans think so

Cory Turner, NPR

House Republicans have a plan that would force schools to reimburse the government for a share of the federal loans their students don't repay.

EducationBudgetEconomy & Finance

Jun 12, 2025, 9:00 AM

Iran says it will create a new uranium enrichment facility after a vote at the IAEA

Iran says it will create a new uranium enrichment facility after a vote at the IAEA

The Associated Press, NPR

The U.N. nuclear watchdog's board of governors formally found that Iran isn't complying with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years, a move that could lead to further tensions.

Middle EastInternational OrganizationsArms ControlNational Security

Jun 12, 2025, 8:47 AM

Danish Ministry Replaces Windows and Microsoft Office with Linux and LibreOffice

Danish Ministry Replaces Windows and Microsoft Office with Linux and LibreOffice

Martin Holland, heise online

All employees at the Danish Ministry of Digital Affairs are to work without Microsoft. Instead, Linux and LibreOffice will be used, says the minister.

EuropeGovernment OperationsTechnology Regulation

Jun 12, 2025, 8:37 AM

An LA couple moved to Mexico to avoid deportation. They racked up $20K in debt, but are feeling more hopeful they can build a life together.

An LA couple moved to Mexico to avoid deportation. They racked up $20K in debt, but are feeling more hopeful they can build a life together.

Jireh Deng, Business Insider

Alfredo Linares and Raegan Kline closed their business to move to Mexico, but it was worth it to avoid getting separated if Linares was deported.

ImmigrationCaliforniaFamily Activities

Jun 12, 2025, 7:27 AM

Saudi Crown Prince MBS will not attend G7 Summit in Canada

Saudi Crown Prince MBS will not attend G7 Summit in Canada

Andrew Mills, Yahoo Entertainment

DUBAI (Reuters) -Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's crown prince and de facto leader, will not attend next week's Group of Seven summit in Canada, a senior ...

Middle EastInternational Organizations

Jun 12, 2025, 7:24 AM

Trump launches website for $5m ‘gold card’ granting US residency

Trump launches website for $5m ‘gold card’ granting US residency

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

US president unveils website for applicants to register interest in visa granting permanent visa, path to citizenship.

ImmigrationGovernment Operations

Jun 12, 2025, 5:55 AM

Lockheed Martin shares sank as much as 7% after a report that the Pentagon is halving F-35 requests for the Air Force

Lockheed Martin shares sank as much as 7% after a report that the Pentagon is halving F-35 requests for the Air Force

mloh@businessinsider.com (Matthew Loh), Business Insider

The defense contractor's shares fell on Wednesday amid a report that the Pentagon was only requesting 24 F-35s from Congress.

MilitaryBudgetStock Market

Jun 12, 2025, 5:36 AM

Australia confident AUKUS security pact will proceed despite US review

Australia confident AUKUS security pact will proceed despite US review

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Australia says the plan to deliver nuclear submarines remains unchanged, despite opposition from a top Trump official.

NATOAsia PacificArms ControlNational Security

Jun 12, 2025, 4:27 AM

Trump open to dialogue with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, White House says

Trump open to dialogue with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, White House says

John Power, Al Jazeera English

Remarks come after report said North Korean officials refused to accept letter from Trump to Kim.

Asia PacificNational SecurityInternational Organizations

Jun 12, 2025, 4:07 AM

Trump said he will set unilateral 'take it or leave it' tariffs on trading partners in the next 2 weeks

Trump said he will set unilateral 'take it or leave it' tariffs on trading partners in the next 2 weeks

Aditi Bharade, Business Insider

He said about the unilateral tariffs: "You don't have to use it. You don't have to shop in the United States, as I say."

TradeChinaInternational Organizations

Jun 12, 2025, 3:25 AM

WATCH: Robo dog goes for a walk at Texas mall

WATCH: Robo dog goes for a walk at Texas mall

ABC News

A Texas man was left stunned after spotting a robot dog being led through a San Antonio mall like it's the most natural thing in the world.

ImmigrationPersonnel

Jun 12, 2025, 3:11 AM

WATCH: Mario Cantone hilariously crashes Ginger Zee’s weather report

WATCH: Mario Cantone hilariously crashes Ginger Zee’s weather report

ABC News

Zee invited Cantone to join her in “Singin’ in the Rain” – and the actor delivered.

ImmigrationMiddle East

Jun 12, 2025, 3:11 AM

WATCH: ‘It felt overwhelming’: Michael Strahan on his 1st day at ‘GMA’

WATCH: ‘It felt overwhelming’: Michael Strahan on his 1st day at ‘GMA’

ABC News

Michael Strahan reflected on his start as he wrapped up at Times Square Studio.

ImmigrationBudgetMiddle East

Jun 12, 2025, 3:11 AM

WATCH: Robin Roberts reflects on her 1st day at ‘Good Morning America’

WATCH: Robin Roberts reflects on her 1st day at ‘Good Morning America’

ABC News

In her last week at GMA’s Times Square Studio, Roberts looked back at her first day at the anchor desk.

ImmigrationBudgetMiddle East

Jun 12, 2025, 3:11 AM

Republicans reject ranked choice voting nationwide. Why?

Republicans reject ranked choice voting nationwide. Why?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News

17 GOP states banned ranked choice voting. Utah could be next

Voting RightsState ElectionsRegional & State

Jun 12, 2025, 3:00 AM

Big Tech quietly sponsors Trump’s military parade party

Big Tech quietly sponsors Trump’s military parade party

Tina Nguyen, The Verge

The US taxpayer is going to be on the hook for all the soldiers, tanks, and planes that appear in Donald Trump's military parade. But several major tech companies are paying for the festivities along the parade route. According to recent statements from Ameri…

MilitaryCampaign FinanceCampaign EventsWashington DCEthics

Jun 12, 2025, 2:57 AM

Immigration enforcement ramps up, tensions persist in big cities

Immigration enforcement ramps up, tensions persist in big cities

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR

Cities prepare for nationwide protests on Saturday.

ImmigrationCivil RightsFederal AgenciesSecurity IncidentsCalifornia

Jun 12, 2025, 1:28 AM

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