Trump News for Thursday, June 12, 2025

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

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…

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.

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

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 …

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 …

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.

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

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

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…

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…

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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…

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

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

Fascism. That's the only word for it.

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.

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

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."

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…

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.

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

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…

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

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…

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

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

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

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…

“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.”

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

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.…

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…

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.

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

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

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."

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

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…

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

(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...

"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.

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

The hearing comes amid immigration enforcement protests in California.

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

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…

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

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

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

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.

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 —…

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

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

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

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

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

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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."

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.

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

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

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

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

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…

Cities prepare for nationwide protests on Saturday.