Trump News for Friday, June 13, 2025
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Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can remain in custody amid green card dispute
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The Trump administration has argued that Khalil, a Columbia University student, did not disclose past affiliations.
Jun 13, 2025, 11:53 PM
'No Kings Day' Organizer Ezra Levin Talks Peaceful Protests, Avoiding D.C. Parade
TMZ Staff, TMZ
While President Trump’s busy throwing himself a flashy, taxpayer-funded birthday blowout on Saturday in Washington, D.C., a totally different kind of party's popping off across America -- and spoiler, no cake, says one political activist ... and No Kings.
Jun 13, 2025, 10:26 PM
The L.A. Distortion Effect
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic
Yet again, I’m running out of ways to explain how bad this is.
Jun 13, 2025, 10:20 PM
How Israel Executed Its Surprise Assault on Iran
Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic
Advanced espionage techniques made the most of Iranian vulnerabilities, but Israel’s ultimate aims may still be out of reach.
Jun 13, 2025, 10:05 PM
WATCH: Kansas farmer surprises wife for 20th anniversary by planting millions of wheat seeds
ABC News
After months of planning and millions of wheat seeds planted, a Kansas farmer revealed his surprise to his wife with a plane ride over their farm.
Jun 13, 2025, 9:46 PM
Trump’s military parade is a warning
Zack Beauchamp, Vox
Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington this weekend — a show of force in the capital that just happens to take place on the president’s birthday — smacks of authoritarian Dear Leader-style politics (even though Trump actually got the idea after attendin…
Jun 13, 2025, 9:42 PM
A court ordered Trump’s team to free an activist. They refused.
patrick.reis, Vox
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration is defying a federal judge’s …
Jun 13, 2025, 9:29 PM
Israel strikes may make Iran more determined to pursue nuclear programme
Mat Nashed, Al Jazeera English
Analysts believe that Iran may accelerate efforts to acquire a nuclear bomb as it faces a major Israeli assault.
Jun 13, 2025, 9:21 PM
The Manosphere Is at War With Itself Over Israel’s Strike on Iran
Luc Olinga, Gizmodo.com
The online brotherhood built on dominance and certainty is fracturing fast over real-world war.
Jun 13, 2025, 9:10 PM
Ridiculous': House Democrat reacts to getting charged over Twitter by Trump-appointed attorney
NBC, Yahoo Entertainment
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.), who is pleading not guilty to charges over a clash with law enforcement at an ICE facility in New Jersey, joins Meet the Press...
Jun 13, 2025, 8:57 PM
6 Months Later, DJI Says US Government Still Hasn’t Started Its Mandated Security Audit
Jaron Schneider, PetaPixel
In April, DJI urged the US government to start the mandated security audit of its business -- an audit congress ordered as part of a structured approach for evaluating the security concerns of Chinese-owned companies. Now half a year has passed and DJI says t…
Jun 13, 2025, 8:53 PM
200 Marines head to downtown LA, in the Corps' most politically fraught mission
Kelsey Baker, Business Insider
Infantry Marines arrived in LA with minimal training to counter civilians protesting the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Jun 13, 2025, 8:49 PM
How to Navigate the Tariff Circus
Mr. Money Mustache, Mrmoneymustache.com
Quite accidentally, it looks like we timed our last talk about the stock market pretty darned well. Back in February 2025, the market put the perfect cap on a multi year climb before stepping onto the wild roller coaster we’re currently riding. Since then it …
Jun 13, 2025, 8:47 PM
Will Trump Send the National Guard to Other Cities? Administration Says It’s On the Table
Solcyré Burga, Time
President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to L.A. will be “the first, perhaps, of many,” he told reporters this week.
Jun 13, 2025, 8:38 PM
Barred from military, transgender Navy pilot reflects on 'patriotism' ahead of parade
Deena Zaru, Luis Martinez, ABC News
Ahead of President Trump's military parade, a transgender service member who was barred from the military, reflects on "patriotism" and her fight against the ban.
Jun 13, 2025, 8:32 PM
Why Netanyahu Decided to Strike Iran Now
Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker
Isaac Chotiner talks to the editor-in-chief of Haaretz about how President Trump enabled Israel to carry out an attack on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities.
Jun 13, 2025, 8:24 PM
After Attacking Iran, Israel Girds for What’s Next
Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker
Crisis has become the norm in Israel, but this time feels different. Is it a victory, or the start of a new war?
Jun 13, 2025, 8:13 PM
How Liberal Judges Can Use a Roberts-Invented Judicial Tool to Curb Trump
Reed Shaw, Slate Magazine
The administration’s opponents should invoke Roberts court precedents to oppose the administration’s harmful policy agenda.
Jun 13, 2025, 8:09 PM
US Marines arrive at Los Angeles federal sites as court battle unfolds
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The Marines' arrival comes as a state challenge against Trump's deployment of the National Guard continues in court.
Jun 13, 2025, 7:56 PM
Trump Regime Wants to Make Approvals Easier for Tesla’s Mythical Cybercab
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
But Elon Musk still needs to deliver the Cybercab before any of that can happen.
Jun 13, 2025, 7:35 PM
5 key questions on Israel's strikes, Iran's response, and the risk of a wider war
Tom Porter,Jake Epstein, Business Insider
Israel's widespread airstrikes against Iran's nuclear program are stoking fears of a larger confrontation.
Jun 13, 2025, 7:20 PM
WATCH: 18-year-old runs for mayor in Alabama, says he is 'ready to take on challenge'
ABC News
Brandon Moss, 18, who is fresh out of high school and preparing for college, has announced his campaign for mayor of Fairfield, Alabama, he told ABC News.
Jun 13, 2025, 7:16 PM
WATCH: Iran launches missiles toward Israel, Israel working to intercept: IDF
ABC News
Iran has launched missiles toward Israel, which defense systems are operating to intercept, the Israel Defense Forces said Friday.
Jun 13, 2025, 6:46 PM
Will the US get drawn into the Israel-Iran war?
Joshua Keating, Vox
In announcing Israel’s strikes against Iran’s military leadership and nuclear program last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the case that Israel had “no choice but to act, and act now” in response to recent advances in Iran’s capabilities that pu…
Jun 13, 2025, 6:37 PM
Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump Throw NYC Birthday Bash for Joshua Kushner
TMZ Staff, TMZ
Jared Kushner touched down in NYC ready to party with wife Ivanka -- and it wasn’t for any low-key get-together ... it was for a blowout birthday bash for his brother Joshua. Check out the pics -- Jared and Ivanka were all smiles, hand-in-hand as…
Jun 13, 2025, 6:24 PM
Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges in US court
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The Salvadoran migrant was wrongly deported to El Salvador, prompting outrage over Trump's mass deportation campaign.
Jun 13, 2025, 6:05 PM
Perseverance rover may hold secrets to newly discovered Mars volcano
Jonathan O’Callaghan, New Scientist
There appears to be a volcano near Jezero crater on Mars and the Perseverance rover might already have samples from it that we could use to precisely date the activity of another planet's volcano for the first time
Jun 13, 2025, 6:00 PM
Drake, Smiley, Kim Gordon, Feid And All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Rolling Stone
Looking for the week's best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
Jun 13, 2025, 5:49 PM
‘What’s happening in LA is not about LA’ | #AJOPINION
Al Jazeera English
Donald Trump is using the Los Angeles protests as a pretext to amass authority, warns the ACLU's Sarah Mehta.
Jun 13, 2025, 5:48 PM
Padilla pushes back against Noem's claim he barged into news conference
Ivan Pereira, ABC News
California Sen. Alex Padilla continued to defend himself Friday and refute the claims that he crashed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference.
Jun 13, 2025, 5:26 PM
As Trump Comes for Your Social Media, It’s Time You Consider What’s Worth Sharing
Kyle Barr, Gizmodo.com
Certain apps may help you avoid the U.S. government using your past posts against you.
Jun 13, 2025, 5:11 PM
Israel's overnight strike on Iran in maps and images
BBC News
Maps and images reveal extent of Israel's biggest strike on Iran and its nuclear facilities in years.
Jun 13, 2025, 5:10 PM
Israel may have just pushed Iran across the nuclear line
Ibrahim Al-Marashi, Mohammad Eslami, Al Jazeera English
The strikes meant to prevent Iran from going nuclear may instead push it to build the bomb.
Jun 13, 2025, 4:49 PM
Consumer sentiment improves more than expected as Trump rolls back tariffs
Max Zahn, ABC News
The swell of optimism ended six straight months of worsening attitudes.
Jun 13, 2025, 4:40 PM
What to know about 'No Kings Day' protests across US to counter Trump military parade
Oren Oppenheim, ABC News
Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to be held throughout the country on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.
Jun 13, 2025, 4:38 PM
Trump struggles with Iran message as Republicans diverge over attack
BBC News
A US president who vowed to be a peacemaker has to handle a new Middle East crisis that strikes a blow to his diplomatic efforts.
Jun 13, 2025, 4:25 PM
Judge: No, Donald Trump Can’t Just Order The National Guard To Invade Los Angeles
Mike Masnick, Techdirt
When a federal judge grants a temporary restraining order within hours of a hearing and writes 36 pages explaining why the President of the United States is acting illegally and unconstitutionally, you know something significant just happened. Federal Judge C…
Jun 13, 2025, 4:22 PM
'Glimmer of hope' for marine life at UN Ocean conference
BBC News
Environmental groups have praised government's progress made on marine protection at the UN meeting
Jun 13, 2025, 4:17 PM
Three Big Xbox-Published Games Are Getting PS5-Exclusive Physical Editions
Blair Marnell, GameSpot
Microsoft's recent openness to bringing its biggest Xbox Series X|S games to PlayStation 5 has been a boon for sales. But the benefits for Xbox owners may not go both ways, as a trio of big upcoming Microsoft-published games are skipping physical releases on …
Jun 13, 2025, 4:08 PM
Court Hands Trump Huge Blow in E. Jean Carroll Sex Abuse Case
Leigh Kimmins, Daily Beast
A federal appeals court has rejected President Donald Trump’s request to rehear a jury verdict in favor of E. Jean Carroll. The decision solidifies a judge’s...
Jun 13, 2025, 4:02 PM
Iran is reeling from Israel's unprecedented attack - and it may only be the start
BBC News
Israel's Operation Rising Lion is more extensive and ambitious than anything that has come before, including the missile exchanges it had with Iran last year
Jun 13, 2025, 3:59 PM
MAGA Freaks Out as Man Arrested for Allegedly Handing Out ‘Bionic’ Face Shields to Protesters
Lucas Ropek, Gizmodo.com
A recent arrest is being used to bolster a popular MAGA conspiracy narrative.
Jun 13, 2025, 3:55 PM
Trump Calls on Iran to Agree to Nuclear Deal ‘Before There Is Nothing Left’
Nikkimccannramirez, Rolling Stone
After Israel launched attacks on Iran’s military leaders and nuclear infrastructure, Trump said Iran now has “a second chance” at a nuclear deal
Jun 13, 2025, 3:36 PM
Israel's trying to wipe out Iran's nuke program. It won't be an easy kill.
Jake Epstein, Business Insider
Iran has many scientists with nuclear expertise and has stored its most critical facilities in bunkers that may be beyond the reach of Israel's bombs.
Jun 13, 2025, 3:22 PM
Five Climate Issues to Watch When Trump Goes to Canada
Sara Schonhardt, E&E News, Politicopro.com
President Trump will attend the G7 summit on Sunday in a nation he threatened to annex. He will also be an outlier on climate issues
Jun 13, 2025, 3:00 PM
Senator’s RISE Act would require AI developers to list training data, evaluation methods in exchange for ‘safe harbor’ from lawsuits
Carl Franzen, VentureBeat
The developer must also publish known failure modes, keep all documentation current, and push updates within 30 days of a version change.
Jun 13, 2025, 2:59 PM
Trump’s Crypto Is Crushing MAGA’s Pocketbook
Rhett Jones, Gizmodo.com
The meme coin launched by the President-elect on January 18, just two days before his return to the White House, has lost more than half its value in less than five months.
Jun 13, 2025, 2:55 PM
Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to challenge $5 million E. Jean Carroll judgment
Aaron Katersky, ABC News
An appeals court has declined to re-hear President Trump's challenge to a $5 million civil judgment in the battery and defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll.
Jun 13, 2025, 2:51 PM
Shock, fear in Tehran after Israel bombs residential, military areas
Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English
The largest attacks on Tehran's suburbs since the 1980s have stoked worries about what might come next.
Jun 13, 2025, 2:50 PM
USDOT wants more self-driving cars without pedals or steering wheels
Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge
The US Department of Transportation wants to make it easier for automakers and tech companies to deploy self-driving cars without traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals. In a letter sent to stakeholders, the department said it would streamline r…
Jun 13, 2025, 2:44 PM
Wayne Gretzky Hangs Out With Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce During Stanley Cup Final
TMZ Staff, TMZ
Wayne Gretzky may not have a membership to the Pink Pony Club ... but the hockey legend certainly has some Swiftie in him -- 'cause the Great One was spotted chopping it up with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce during Thursday night's Stanley Cup…
Jun 13, 2025, 2:44 PM
What Sunnova’s Bankruptcy Means for the Future of Residential Solar
Justin Worland, Time
This week the company filed for bankruptcy as its debts mounted and the market for residential solar faces difficult conditions.
Jun 13, 2025, 2:42 PM
Does international law even matter? Ken Roth & Silvia Fernandez
Al Jazeera English
Former ICC president breaks down Trump, Gaza and the 'age of impunity'.
Jun 13, 2025, 2:33 PM
WATCH: Patrick Reed makes rare ‘albatross’ on day 1 of US Open
ABC News
The American golfer shot a 2 on a par 5 during the first day at the U.S. Open at Oakmont, becoming the fourth person in U.S. Open history to make the rare achievement.
Jun 13, 2025, 2:31 PM
No immigration changes under way for farm, hospitality workers, Washington Post reports
Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -There are no policy changes under way to exempt farm, hotel and other leisure workers from Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, the...
Jun 13, 2025, 2:25 PM
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Kim Gordon Reworks “Bye Bye” Into Trump Protest Song, Shares New Video: Watch
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork
“Bye Bye 25!” updates the lyrics from The Collective’s lead single to words that the current administration flagged to cancel grant projects or research proposals
Jun 13, 2025, 2:08 PM
The Real Problem with Trump’s Parade
Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic
The military may start to see itself differently.
Jun 13, 2025, 2:00 PM
Hawley says his effort to expand nuclear waste compensation program to be in megabill
Allison Pecorin, ABC News
The program will allow for compensation for exposure to toxic waste.
Jun 13, 2025, 1:59 PM
WATCH: 134-year-old tortoise becomes dad for 1st time
ABC News
Goliath, a Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, is officially the world’s oldest first-time father for any animal in recorded history, the Guinness World Records confirmed.
Jun 13, 2025, 1:58 PM
WATCH: Footage shows Tehran after Israel launches 'preemptive strike' against Iran
ABC News
Iranian state television footage shows burning and damaged buildings in Tehran after Israel announced it had launched a "preemptive strike" against Iran.
Jun 13, 2025, 1:56 PM
Trump Issues Grave Warning to Iran After Israeli Strikes: ‘No More Death, No More Destruction’
Callum Sutherland, Time
"Certain Iranian hardliners spoke bravely, but... they are all DEAD now."
Jun 13, 2025, 1:03 PM
The US ‘has the delusion they run the show’: Jeffrey Sachs
Al Jazeera English
Marc Lamont Hill speaks with economist Jeffrey Sachs on the United States's place in a multipolar world.
Jun 13, 2025, 1:00 PM
Trump urges Iran to ‘make a deal’ as Tehran vows response to Israel attacks
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned Israel that it 'must expect severe punishment'.
Jun 13, 2025, 12:54 PM
Why Donald Trump soured on some of his own judges
Miles Bryan, Sean Rameswaram, Vox
Late last month, approximately 1 billion news cycles ago, an obscure federal court made President Donald Trump very, very mad. The US Court of International Trade ruled unanimously on May 28 that the massive tariffs Trump imposed after taking office again are…
Jun 13, 2025, 12:52 PM
Danish department determined to dump Microsoft
Liam Proven, Theregister.com
Jutes revolt against Redmond: Minister for Digital Affairs aims the longboats away from Vinland Comment The boss of Denmark's Ministry for Digitalization says her department will move away from Microsoft – starting with LibreOffice.…
Jun 13, 2025, 12:32 PM
Meta Busted Spying on Android Users In Extremely Creepy New Way, Then Lies About It
Karl Bode, Techdirt
Ah, the daily joys of living in a country that’s literally too corrupt to pass even a baseline privacy law for the internet-era. Meta has once again been busted playing fast and loose with consumer privacy. Security researchers last week discovered that Meta …
Jun 13, 2025, 12:23 PM
The Download: gambling with humanity’s future, and the FDA under Trump
Rhiannon Williams, MIT Technology Review
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Tech billionaires are making a risky bet with humanity’s future Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and others may have sl…
Jun 13, 2025, 12:10 PM
Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a US-Iran expert weigh in
Steve Inskeep, NPR
Morning Edition hosts speak to Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon and an U.S.-Iranian relations expert about Israel's strike on Iran.
Jun 13, 2025, 12:04 PM
President Trump Set to Extend TikTok’s Deadline for Third Time
Pesala Bandara, PetaPixel
President Trump is reportedly set to extend the deadline for the sale of TikTok for a third time -- as the threat of a U.S. ban looms next week (June 19.) [Read More]
Jun 13, 2025, 12:03 PM
Apple redirects 97% of Indian-made iPhones to the US to lessen tariffs
news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher), AppleInsider
Apple manufacturer Foxconn's iPhone exports to the States have risen from 50% of Indian production to 97%, as Apple tries to mitigate the impact of Trump's tariffs.A render of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeIt was already reported in May 2025 that Fox…
Jun 13, 2025, 11:59 AM
Here Are the Top Iranian Generals and Scientists Targeted and Killed by Israeli Strikes—and What We Know About Them
Callum Sutherland, Time
Israel attacked Iran in a “precise and integrated preemptive strike” against Iranian nuclear facilities and military targets.
Jun 13, 2025, 11:43 AM
Layoff Anxiety Is Real. 10 Steps to Take Now Before You Lose Your Job
Laura Michelle Davis, CNET
From updating your resume to building a financial cushion, these proactive steps can help in today's volatile job market.
Jun 13, 2025, 11:30 AM
Trump’s Parade Can’t Cover Up How He Made America Weaker
Jane Harman, Time
From Los Angeles to Gaza, Jane Harman explains how President Donald Trump has made the U.S. less secure at home and abroad.
Jun 13, 2025, 11:17 AM
10 Friday AM Reads
Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com
My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Trump Has No China Trade Strategy: Washington and Beijing stage a tactical retreat that shows China’s leverage. (Wall Street Journal) • Tax-Slashing ETF Trailblazer Preps for a Fresh $5 Billion Haul: ETF Architect has…
Jun 13, 2025, 10:30 AM
As Israel strikes Iran, what happened to ‘America First’?
Belén Fernández, Al Jazeera English
So much for a 'diplomatic resolution'.
Jun 13, 2025, 10:21 AM
WATCH: Netanyahu calls Israel strikes on Iran 'successful'
ABC News
In a statement early Friday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement calling the dozens of strikes against Iran "successful."
Jun 13, 2025, 9:58 AM
Who was Mohammad Bagheri, chief of Iran’s military killed by Israel?
Justin Salhani, Al Jazeera English
Mohammad Bagheri was assassinated by Israel. Who was the most senior military figure in Iran?
Jun 13, 2025, 9:25 AM
NATO needs to get ready for modern war — and fast, top commander tells BI
Jake Epstein, Business Insider
Adm. Pierre Vandier told BI that the military alliance has forgotten the principles of a more evenly matched conventional war and needs to reinvest.
Jun 13, 2025, 9:18 AM
Trump denies US role in Iran attack, warns against strike on Israel
Al Jazeera English
Donald Trump says he was aware of recent attacks on Iran but insists the United States were not involved militarily.
Jun 13, 2025, 9:01 AM
Here’s what food and drug regulation might look like under the Trump administration
Jessica Hamzelou, MIT Technology Review
Earlier this week, two new leaders of the US Food and Drug Administration published a list of priorities for the agency. Both Marty Makary and Vinay Prasad are controversial figures in the science community. They were generally highly respected academics unti…
Jun 13, 2025, 9:00 AM
There's never a perfect time to have a baby — but 2025 is looking pretty tough
Julia Pugachevsky, Business Insider
Economic uncertainty usually results in lower birth rates. With tariffs and fears of a recession, it might be good to wait on kids, if you can.
Jun 13, 2025, 8:20 AM
US drawdown in Syria and Iraq suggests “US could also strike” Iran
Al Jazeera English
“I think [US drawdown in Syria and Iraq] is certainly a way of Trump trying to signal publicly that they are engaged."
Jun 13, 2025, 8:16 AM
How US politicians responded to Israel’s attacks on Iran
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Republican hawks defend Israel as Democrats split between criticising and expressing support for the US ally.
Jun 13, 2025, 7:46 AM
N Korea’s Kim eyes more warships as damaged destroyer relaunched
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
North Korean leader says restoration of new vessel named Kang Kon has not delayed Pyongyang's bid to boost naval power.
Jun 13, 2025, 7:23 AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,205
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
These are the key events on day 1,205 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Jun 13, 2025, 6:14 AM
Israel attacks Iran: What we know so far
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has warned that Israel faces a 'bitter and painful' fate following the attack.
Jun 13, 2025, 5:58 AM
Hossein Salami, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief, killed by Israel
BBC News
Just last month, Salami had warned that Tehran would "open the gates of hell" if attacked by Israel or the US.
Jun 13, 2025, 5:33 AM
Israel chose to act now, whether Trump likes it or not
BBC News
There has been a growing tension between the leaders over Iran - now the US is distancing itself from Israel's "unilateral action".
Jun 13, 2025, 4:54 AM
Trump Regains Control Of Troops In L.A. From Newsom Thanks To Appeals Court; Governor Was To Take Command Of National Guard On Friday – Updated
Dominic Patten, Deadline
UPDATE, 9:16 PM: Gavin Newsom’s renewed control of the California National Guard didn’t last more than a few hours thanks to a federal appeals court. “The...
Jun 13, 2025, 4:16 AM
Operation Rising Lion: What we know about Israel's attacks on Iran
BBC News
Iranian state media reported Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami was among those killed.
Jun 13, 2025, 4:13 AM
5 things to know about Alexandr Wang, the buzzy Scale AI founder
Brent D. Griffiths,Shubhangi Goel, Business Insider
Mark Zuckerberg's biggest bet on Meta AI will ride on the back of a fellow dropout who has dazzled Silicon Valley over the last decade.
Jun 13, 2025, 3:23 AM
Noem Announces Military Will ‘Liberate’ LA From Democracy, Then Watches Security Throw Senator To Ground
Mike Masnick, Techdirt
Editor’s Note: As I was getting this article ready to publish, a judge granted California a Temporary Restraining Order against the deployment of the National Guard. We’ll have a separate write up of that later. When the Secretary of Homeland Security announc…
Jun 13, 2025, 2:13 AM
Federal Judge Sides With California Against Trump in Temporary Ruling Over National Guard Deployment
Chad de Guzman, Time
A federal judge sided with California in a temporary ruling against the Administration—ordering control of the National Guard in the state to be returned to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Jun 13, 2025, 2:00 AM
Israel strikes Iran and braces for retaliation
James Hider, NPR
Israel launched an airstrike on Iran overnight. Blasts were heard in the capital Tehran around 3am local time. Israel's defense ministry warned it expects missile and drone retaliation.
Jun 13, 2025, 1:22 AM
Judge issues a temporary ruling against Trump using the National Guard in LA
Laura Fitzgerald, NPR
The White House could appeal the injunction issued by the judge but the decision in a federal court is a setback for President Trump.
Jun 13, 2025, 1:02 AM
‘Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything’ Review: Riveting Doc Is Clear-Eyed About a Trailblazer Who Also Almost Married Roy Cohn
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire
Tribeca: "She did not have the strongest moral compass," said the man who co-wrote Walters' biography with her in a truthful moment among many in Jackie Jesko's nuanced documentary.
Jun 13, 2025, 1:00 AM
DHS vows immigration raids will continue as resistance mounts
Adrian Florido, NPR
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration will continue to build up its deportation operation in Los Angeles. Nationwide protests are planned for this weekend.
Jun 13, 2025, 12:35 AM