Trump News for Sunday, June 15, 2025
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Friends say Minnesota shooting suspect was deeply religious and conservative
JIM MUSTIAN and MICHAEL BIESECKER, Yahoo Entertainment
The man accused of assassinating the top Democrat in the Minnesota House held deeply religious and politically conservative views, telling a congregation in ...
Jun 15, 2025, 11:52 PM
“Is That Bruce Jenner?”: Melania Trump Turns Heads With Striking New Look Earning President’s Praise
Renan Duarte, Boredpanda.com
“At first glance, thought I saw Caitlyn Jenner...”
Jun 15, 2025, 11:21 PM
CNN’s Scott Jennings Shares Tense Firsthand Account From Israel
Andy Meek, Senior Contributor, Andy Meek, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/andymeek/, Forbes
The conservative commentator describes being stranded in Israel as war erupts with Iran. "Booming in distance. Right above me."
Jun 15, 2025, 10:52 PM
There’s a bitter clash on the right. It could determine whether Trump takes us to war.
Andrew Prokop, Vox
For months, leading up to Israel’s attacks on Iran last week, an intense and bitter battle has been underway on the American right — a battle for influence over President Donald Trump’s foreign policy. The core assumptions that have guided Washington’s approa…
Jun 15, 2025, 10:09 PM
Dems demand audit of CVE program as Federal funding remains uncertain
Brandon Vigliarolo, Theregister.com
PLUS: Discord invite links may not be safe; Miscreants find new way to hide malicious JavaScript; and more! Infosec In Brief A pair of Congressional Democrats have demanded a review of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program amid uncertainties …
Jun 15, 2025, 10:01 PM
From "No Kings" To MAGA Crowns: The Irony Of Trump's Bitcoin Embrace
Becca Bratcher, Contributor, Becca Bratcher, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/beccabratcher/, Forbes
Bitcoin's anti-establishment ethos faces a test as Trump positions himself as its political champion and cultural icon.
Jun 15, 2025, 9:12 PM
Gas Prices Are Below $3 In Half Of States—Here’s Why Analysts Say That Won’t Last
Ty Roush, Forbes Staff, Ty Roush, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/, Forbes
Israel launched attacks on Iran last week, raising concerns among investors about disruptions to the global oil trade.
Jun 15, 2025, 8:45 PM
Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, US official says
fortune.com, Biztoc.com
President Donald Trump rejected a plan presented by Israel to the U.S. to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. The Israelis informed the Trump administration in recent days that they had dev…
Jun 15, 2025, 8:25 PM
Trump Says He Won't Fire Powell But Demands Rate Cut
youtube.com, Biztoc.com
President Donald Trump reiterated Thursday he did not plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, days after saying he would “soon” pick his nominee to lead the central bank next. “The fake news is saying, ‘Oh, if you fired him, it would be so bad, it w…
Jun 15, 2025, 8:24 PM
Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 15, 2025
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Here are the key events on day three of the Israel-Iran conflict.
Jun 15, 2025, 8:16 PM
Analysis: What options does Iran have in its conflict against Israel?
Dorsa Jabbari, Al Jazeera English
Even as it conducts its own attacks on Israel, Iran is weighing up its military and diplomatic choices.
Jun 15, 2025, 7:33 PM
Trump Travel Ban: U.S. Weighs Restrictions on 36 More Countries
Lex Haris, Skift
The targeted countries don’t account for a large number of visitors, but the U.S. has already been dealing with a decline in inbound travel.
Jun 15, 2025, 7:18 PM
Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt
Leigh Beadon, Techdirt
This week, our winners on the insightful side are a comment-and-reply combo regarding Trump ordering the National Guard into California. In first place, it’s huskcummerbund with a question: Hey, remember when Kristi Neom tweeted “If Joe Biden federalizes the …
Jun 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
Trump Nixed Israeli Plan to Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader: Report
Peter Wade, Rolling Stone
"Have the Iranians killed an American yet? No. Until they do, we're not even talking about going after the political leadership," a U.S. official told Reuters
Jun 15, 2025, 6:24 PM
Trump Shot Down Israeli Plan To Kill Supreme Leader Of Iran
Ty Roush, Forbes Staff, Ty Roush, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/, Forbes
Trump said he believes he'll achieve peace "soon" between Israel and Iran.
Jun 15, 2025, 6:04 PM
Trump’s changing opinion on military parades costs
Al Jazeera English
We compare and contrast US President Donald Trump cancelling a proposed military parade in 2018 for being too costly wit
Jun 15, 2025, 6:01 PM
Mayor Adams hosts livestream with right-wing personality known for antisemitism
Ramsey Khalifeh, Gothamist
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a lengthy livestream on the porch at Gracie Mansion. The mayor hosted the late-night event with the internet personality known as "Sneako" from the porch at Gracie Mansion on Saturday. [ more › ]
Jun 15, 2025, 5:59 PM
Photos: A Military Parade in D.C.
Matt Eich, The Atlantic
As millions of Americans protested at “No Kings” rallies across the country, onlookers gathered in Washington on the president’s birthday for a muted celebration.
Jun 15, 2025, 5:40 PM
Bombardment, strikes, deaths in third day of fierce Israel-Iran conflict
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The intensifying conflict has heightened fears of a protracted all-out war and widespread instability in the region.
Jun 15, 2025, 5:16 PM
Manhunt in Minnesota lawmaker attacks widens to nearby state
BBC News
Police broaden their search for the 57-year-old man to nearby South Dakota as a $50,000 reward is issued.
Jun 15, 2025, 4:57 PM
Trump’s Military Parade Was a Pathetic Event for a Pathetic President
Malcolm Ferguson, The New Republic
Three dozen horses, 28 Abrams tanks, 6,700 soldiers, and millions of taxpayer dollars later, and Donald Trump’s military birthday parade was still a flop at best. A crowd that was well under the administration’s projected 200,000 peppered the National Mall …
Jun 15, 2025, 4:38 PM
Biofuels Policy, a Mainstay of American Agriculture, a Failure for the Climate
By Georgina Gustin, InsideClimate News
A longtime critic of U.S. biofuels says an expansion of biofuels policy under President Donald Trump would lead to more greenhouse gas emissions and fewer food crops.
Jun 15, 2025, 4:02 PM
Macron visits Greenland in solidarity amid Trump designs on Arctic island
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The French president says his US counterpart's Greenland takeover threats are not something allies do.
Jun 15, 2025, 3:44 PM
WATCH: Wrapping our final broadcast from Times Square
ABC News
“GMA” says goodbye to our Times Square studio for the final time as we head to our new home downtown in Hudson Square.
Jun 15, 2025, 3:34 PM
WATCH: How dads are using social media for advice, recipes and even dad jokes
ABC News
As “GMA” celebrates Father’s Day, ABC News’ Will Ganss shares how dads on social media created their own community by sharing their wisdom to millions.
Jun 15, 2025, 3:34 PM
Trump says 'it's possible' US gets involved in Israel-Iran conflict
Rachel Scott, ABC News
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. is not involved in Israel's military strikes, but "it's possible we could get involved."
Jun 15, 2025, 3:33 PM
The Military’s Birthday Parade Rolls Quietly Through Trump’s Washington
Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker
Antonia Hitchens on President Donald Trump’s military parade, in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the two-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary of the U.S. Army.
Jun 15, 2025, 3:19 PM
Trump Claims Peace Between Israel And Iran Coming ‘Soon’
Ty Roush, Forbes Staff, Ty Roush, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/, Forbes
Trump suggested “many calls and meetings” are taking place, as Iranian leadership threatened a “more severe” response to Israeli attacks.
Jun 15, 2025, 3:11 PM
US Democrats criticise Trump, but do they have an alternative?
Al Jazeera English
Representative Rohit Khanna says the US needs a ‘21st Century Marshall Plan’ to regain prosperity and unity.
Jun 15, 2025, 3:09 PM
Israel has learned no lessons from Iraq
Maximilian Hess, Al Jazeera English
‘Pre-emptive’ aggression brings nothing but chaos and instability.
Jun 15, 2025, 2:47 PM
Why Sally Ride’s Legacy Still Challenges The Culture Of STEM
Tony Bradley, Senior Contributor, Tony Bradley, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonybradley/, Forbes
Sally Ride’s story goes beyond space. The new SALLY documentary reveals how identity, silence, and STEM culture shaped one of America’s most iconic scientists.
Jun 15, 2025, 2:38 PM
Trump’s Actions Have Sparked a Call for a Black Wall Street
Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone
For decades, Black communities have revered the history of Black Wall Street. Since Trump, many are newly inspired to organize their own
Jun 15, 2025, 2:30 PM
Chris Evans Is ‘Dying to Get on Stage’ with Marvel Pal Sebastian Stan
Rance Collins, IndieWire
The "Materialists" star said that the Oscar-nominated "Apprentice" actor has been offering to team up for a play for years, but it has yet to happen.
Jun 15, 2025, 2:30 PM
Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers still at large
CBC News
A massive manhunt entered a second day on Sunday in Minnesota for the suspected gunman who killed a Democratic state lawmaker while posing as a police officer, a crime that Governor Tim Walz characterized as a "politically motivated assassination."
Jun 15, 2025, 2:29 PM
Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers caught: source
CBC News
The man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers, killing one of them, has been taken into custody, a law enforcement official said.
Jun 15, 2025, 2:29 PM
Trump hosts military parade as nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests denounce him
Al Jazeera English
A massive military parade in Washington DC to mark 250 years since the founding of the US Army coincided with Donald Tru
Jun 15, 2025, 2:15 PM
Dem Assassin’s Wife Stopped With Gun, Cash, and Passports
Lauren Lewis, Daily Beast
The wife of a man suspected of killing a Democratic lawmaker and her husband was detained in a traffic stop after police discovered a weapon, ammunition...
Jun 15, 2025, 2:05 PM
Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban, memo says
Humeyra Pamuk, Yahoo Entertainment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning...
Jun 15, 2025, 2:04 PM
‘Politically Motivated Assassination’ In Minnesota: Manhunt Enters Second Day (Live Updates)
Yezen Saadah, Forbes Staff, Yezen Saadah, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/yezensaadah/, Forbes
Boelter may have impersonated a law enforcement officer in the attacks, police said.
Jun 15, 2025, 1:43 PM
G7 leaders gather in Canada amid Trump tariffs, Middle East conflicts
thehill.com, Biztoc.com
alliance leaders on Sunday are set to gather in Canada amid an upcoming deadline for President Trump’s tariff policy and an outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. Leaders from France, Germany, the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, the U…
Jun 15, 2025, 1:35 PM
Tesla Is Wrong for New York City’s Retirement System
Andrew Perez, Rolling Stone
Tesla’s stock is held together by hype, volatility, and the whims of Elon Musk. His company doesn’t belong in New York City’s pension funds.
Jun 15, 2025, 1:30 PM
187,000 Ukrainians Get A Reprieve From U.S. Deportation as War Rages
Andy J. Semotiuk, Contributor, Andy J. Semotiuk, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyjsemotiuk/, Forbes
A U.S. court ruled in favour of legally entered Ukrainian immigrant parolees though Trump's administration still supports Russia's invasion of Ukraine in the war.
Jun 15, 2025, 1:28 PM
IDF strikes hit Tehran energy infrastructure...
Anders Hagstrom, Fox News
IDF strikes hit Tehran energy infrastructure... (Top headline, 4th story, link) Related stories:While Israel Strikes Iran Nuke Sites, Iran Targets Israeli Civilians... 13 killed, 200 injured... Apartment tower block turns to rubble... …
Jun 15, 2025, 1:07 PM
Top Khamenei aide in talks with Russia for possible evacuation plan...
Iranintl.com
Top Khamenei aide in talks with Russia for possible evacuation plan... (Top headline, 11th story, link) Related stories:While Israel Strikes Iran Nuke Sites, Iran Targets Israeli Civilians... 13 killed, 200 injured... Apartment tower b…
Jun 15, 2025, 1:07 PM
Vance Boelter Sent Eerie Final Text to Friends Before Deadly Rampage
TMZ Staff, TMZ
The best friend and roommate of suspected Minnesota gunman Vance Boelter says he received a haunting message from Boelter just hours after Saturday’s shocking shooting spree that left two people dead and two others wounded. David Carlson told…
Jun 15, 2025, 1:06 PM
What Dads Can Do to Help Fix the Birth Rate
Darby Saxbe, Slate Magazine
It’s a real problem—and it’s not just on women.
Jun 15, 2025, 1:00 PM
Norway is all in on electric cars. What can the U.S. learn?
Rod McCullom, Undark, Grist
Norway’s crusade to eliminate gasoline powered cars was years in the making. Can that achievement be replicated?
Jun 15, 2025, 1:00 PM
3 takeaways from the military parade and No Kings protests on Trump's birthday
Alana Wise, NPR
The U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on Saturday with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., against a backdrop of political division and protests savaging President Trump.
Jun 15, 2025, 12:31 PM
United Airlines connects the US to Greenland in historic new nonstop flight
Sean Cudahy, The Points Guy
If the pilot is excited, that’s a pretty good indication it’s going to be a memorable flight. This weekend, passengers on board a United Airlines jet were treated to a trip the captain called the “absolute privilege of his career.” The flight in question: the…
Jun 15, 2025, 12:30 PM
Israel and Iran trade more deadly strikes in third day of escalating conflict
Rebecca Rosman, NPR
At least ten people were killed in Israel overnight, after multiple Iranian missiles evaded the country's advanced defense systems. Explosions rocked Tehran, but casualties weren't immediately clear.
Jun 15, 2025, 12:11 PM
Ad campaign aims to bring Americans back to Canada; a Gen Z unemployment spike: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
CBC News
CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.
Jun 15, 2025, 12:00 PM
Trump Primes Bitcoin And Crypto For A Price Game-Changer Predicted To ‘Unleash’ Trillions
Billy Bambrough, Senior Contributor, Billy Bambrough, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/, Forbes
The U.S. Senate is poised to vote on the Trump administration’s landmark stablecoin bill, predicted to "unleash" trillions of dollars...
Jun 15, 2025, 11:45 AM
Iran, Israel trade strikes for a third day
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Israel hits key energy sites and residential areas while Iranian attacks kill 10, escalating fears of a bigger conflict.
Jun 15, 2025, 11:43 AM
Links 6/15/2025
Haig Hovaness, Nakedcapitalism.com
Our strategic daily links: , Time lapse travel, biofuels bust, Taiwan trouble, EU disunion, Mideast war, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and wretched excess
Jun 15, 2025, 10:55 AM
‘Solid evidence’: Iran says US bears responsibility for Israel’s aggression
Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says US President Donald Trump publicly and explicitly confirmed he knew about attacks.
Jun 15, 2025, 10:53 AM
10 Sunday Reads
Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com
My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Moody’s Sounds Alarm on Private Funds for Individuals: Chasing retail money could pose risks to investors, private funds and financial system, Moody’s says. (Wall Street Journal) • Bitc…
Jun 15, 2025, 10:30 AM
U.S. could lose more immigrants than it gains for first time in 50 years
washingtonpost.com, Biztoc.com
For the first time in 50 years, the United States may see more immigrants leave than arrive, a reversal driven by the Trump administration’s sweeping crackdown on legal and illegal migration.
Jun 15, 2025, 10:05 AM
PENTAGON SPLIT OVER POLICY...
Ben Smith, Semafor.com
PENTAGON SPLIT OVER POLICY... (Top headline, 7th story, link) Related stories:IRAN DIRECT HIT TEL AVIV... 200 BALLISTIC MISSILES LAUNCHED... ATTACKS KILL AT LEAST 10, DOZENS INJURED... Three-month-old baby pulled out of rubble alive..…
Jun 15, 2025, 10:01 AM
Could this city be the model for how to tackle the housing crisis and climate change?
Julia Simon, NPR
Vienna has a way to make affordable housing and combat climate change all at the same time. Now U.S. cities want in, and they're building their own green housing.
Jun 15, 2025, 10:00 AM
Why Did NBC Delete Its “Dateline” Episode on Diddy?
Nikita Mazurov, The Intercept
NBC, which is facing a defamation lawsuit from Sean “Diddy” Combs, removed an episode of “Dateline” about the Diddy trial. The post Why Did NBC Delete Its “Dateline” Episode on Diddy? appeared first on The Intercept.
Jun 15, 2025, 10:00 AM
The AI Industry Is Ready to Get Rich off Trump’s Defense Department
Edith Olmsted, The New Republic
“My request to all of you is: Please, become rich off selling to the United States Army.” This was Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s parting message at the end of his Exchange session at the AI+ Expo for National Competitiveness, earlier this month. It was th…
Jun 15, 2025, 10:00 AM
What Markets Forecasts For Interest Rates In 2025
Simon Moore, Senior Contributor, Simon Moore, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonmoore/, Forbes
Fixed income markets see the Fed cutting rates perhaps by September. However, incoming economic data will be closely watched for tariff impact.
Jun 15, 2025, 9:21 AM
Trump's Harvard battle is making some students consider European universities instead
Thibault Spirlet, Business Insider
Top European universities say they're benefiting from Trump's US visa legal battle, with a rise in interest from international students.
Jun 15, 2025, 9:17 AM
Manhunt under way in US for suspect who shot Minnesota lawmakers
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Search continues for Vance Luther Boelter, who allegedly killed Democratic politician Melissa Hortman and her husband.
Jun 15, 2025, 9:15 AM
UFC: Dvalishvili keeps bantamweight title vs O’Malley; Usman beats Buckley
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Georgian Dvalishvili defeated home favourite at UFC 316 in three rounds in front of US President Trump in New Jersey.
Jun 15, 2025, 9:02 AM
Democrat Michigan AG Asked FBI to Raid Protesters’ Homes — But Won’t Tell Students Why
Aja Arnold, The Intercept
“It’s a terribly unusual thing,” a lawyer said about sealed affidavits in an investigation of alleged pro-Palestine vandalism. The post Democrat Michigan AG Asked FBI to Raid Protesters’ Homes — But Won’t Tell Students Why appeared first on The Intercept.
Jun 15, 2025, 9:00 AM
It's a pretty miserable time to take a big financial risk
Emily Stewart, Business Insider
Americans are uneasy about buying real estate, changing careers, and more. Here's what to know about timing big purchases and risks in this economy.
Jun 15, 2025, 8:37 AM
Carney, Trump to sit down Monday ahead of G7 start as work continues on tariff deal
CBC News
In his first big test at the G7, Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday morning, according to an official in his office.
Jun 15, 2025, 8:00 AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,207
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Here are the key events on day 1,207 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Jun 15, 2025, 7:19 AM
Trump holds military parade amid ‘No Kings’ protests across US
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Parade held on Trump's birthday draws huge protests, with crowds denouncing authoritarianism and demanding democracy.
Jun 15, 2025, 7:06 AM
Tesla Cybertruck Price Collapse Drives Beast Of A Deal
Brooke Crothers, Contributor, Brooke Crothers, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/brookecrothers/, Forbes
The plunge in Tesla Cybertruck prices has resulted in unprecedented deals for the high-end trim of the Tesla pickup with $10K discounts.
Jun 15, 2025, 7:04 AM
FBI Confirms iPhone And Android Warning—Delete All These Texts
Zak Doffman, Contributor, Zak Doffman, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/, Forbes
Millions of these messages are now targeting smartphone users.
Jun 15, 2025, 6:37 AM
G7 summit: Who is attending and what’s on the agenda?
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
With Donald Trump back at the helm in the US, this week's G7 meeting is expected to be tense after he walked out in 2018
Jun 15, 2025, 4:25 AM
Trump presides over Army parade: Celebration or ‘dictator behaviour’?
Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English
Tanks roll through US capital to mark Army's 250th anniversary, prompting cheers and condemnation.
Jun 15, 2025, 3:23 AM
Los Angeles’ ‘No Kings’ Rally Showcases Handmade Protest Art
R. Daniel Foster, Contributor, R. Daniel Foster, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/rdaniel-foster/, Forbes
Thousands gathered in Los Angeles with handmade signs, Colonial costumes and riffs on drag queens, turning the anti-Trump demonstration into a creative spectacle of resistance.
Jun 15, 2025, 1:52 AM
Tanks, guns and face-painting
Tina Nguyen, The Verge
Of all the jarring things I've witnessed on the National Mall, nothing will beat the image of the first thing I saw after I cleared security at the Army festival: a child, sitting at the controls of an M119A3 Howitzer, being instructed by a soldier on how to …
Jun 15, 2025, 1:36 AM
WATCH: Fireworks close out the 250th anniversary of the armed services DC parade
ABC News
The military parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. armed services ended with a massive fireworks display.
Jun 15, 2025, 1:06 AM
What Cord-Cutters Can Stream From CNN, MSNBC, & Fox News Without Cable
Andy Meek, Senior Contributor, Andy Meek, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/andymeek/, Forbes
Trying to stream live news about things like Israel-Iran or the ICE protests? Here’s what cord-cutters can watch from CNN, MSNBC, and Fox.
Jun 15, 2025, 12:43 AM
Mark Ruffalo, Kerry Washington, Julia Louis-Dreyfus & More Celebrities Attend “No Kings” Protests: “Our Democracy’s In Real Trouble”
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline
Celebrities like Mark Ruffalo, Jimmy Kimmel, Kerry Washington and more are stepping out in support of the “No Kings” protests happening nationwide against president Donald Trump’s increasingly authoritarian behavior. They join thousands of marchers across cit…
Jun 15, 2025, 12:22 AM
WATCH: New service members sworn into US Army by Trump
ABC News
President Donald Trump carried out the swearing in of 300 new U.S. service members during Saturday's Washington, D.C., military parade.
Jun 15, 2025, 12:22 AM
TikTokers Are Claiming Credit For Trump’s Parade Attendance
Emily Baker-White, Forbes Staff, Emily Baker-White, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilybaker-white-1/, Forbes
TikTokers Say They Trolled Trump’s Birthday Parade By Reserving Tickets They Didn’t Use
Jun 15, 2025, 12:20 AM
Photos show the US Army's 250th anniversary parade held on Trump's birthday
Talia Lakritz, Business Insider
The US Army held a parade in Washington, DC, for its 250th anniversary on Saturday. It was also President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.
Jun 15, 2025, 12:19 AM
No Kings: protests in the eye of the storm
Verge Staff, The Verge
As President Donald Trump kicked off a birthday military parade on the streets of Washington, DC, what's estimated as roughly 2,000 events were held across the US and beyond - protesting Trump and Elon Musk's evisceration of government services, an unpreceden…
Jun 15, 2025, 12:16 AM
Two Nations: Trump’s Military Parade Rolls On Amid Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests
Yezen Saadah, Forbes Staff, Yezen Saadah, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/yezensaadah/, Forbes
The parade will coincide with thousands of protests nationwide against the Trump administration’s policies.
Jun 15, 2025, 12:06 AM
The Trump Global Fallout
Laura Tyson, Project Syndicate
Donald Trump’s second-term policies have already been detrimental to America’s economy and national security. While his administration has delivered a massive gift to China, there is still a chance for Europeans and others mourning the loss of US global leade…
Jun 15, 2025, 12:05 AM
Trump Is Creating a Post-Western World
Amitav Acharya, Project Syndicate
Some might hope that Donald Trump’s alienation of US allies can be reversed under the next administration. Yet regardless of how his trade wars, territorial claims, and coercive tactics play out, the damage to the West as an idea and organizing principle of w…
Jun 15, 2025, 12:05 AM
The Future of American Soft Power
Joseph S. Nye, Jr., Project Syndicate
If Donald Trump thinks he can compete with China while weakening trust among American allies, asserting imperial aspirations, cutting aid budgets, and otherwise diminishing American soft power, he is likely to fail. Though restoring what he has destroyed will…
Jun 15, 2025, 12:05 AM
Exporting the Oligarchy
Gabriel Zucman, Project Syndicate
As US income taxation comes under threat, and as the effects of US policies are exported abroad, the concentration of wealth could accelerate worldwide. But it is not too late for other countries to step in and halt the globalization of plutocracy.
Jun 15, 2025, 12:05 AM
The Post-Liberal Disorder
Benn Steil, Project Syndicate
The net effect of Trump’s wayward tariffs, refusal to confirm WTO appellate judges, and repeated invocation of “national security” to cloak mercantilism is likely to erode global trade norms that were built up over eight decades. The result will be a rapid di…
Jun 15, 2025, 12:05 AM
Multilateralism in a Post-American World
Joel Ng, Project Syndicate
Multilateral organizations may be facing their most severe challenges to date, but the multilateralists have not suddenly disappeared. Many leaders still recognize the inescapable logic of the modern world, and bottom-up efforts at rule-making and regional co…
Jun 15, 2025, 12:05 AM
A New Nuclear Calculus?
Thorsten Benner, Project Syndicate
With Donald Trump's return to the White House having cast doubt on longstanding security guarantees, some policymakers and strategists across the American alliance network are considering whether they will need their own nuclear deterrence. Is the global nucl…
Jun 15, 2025, 12:05 AM
What China Wants
Yu Jie, Project Syndicate
Notwithstanding Chinese leaders' stated global vision, the regime's diplomacy must serve the interests of its domestic political economy first and foremost. Filling a sudden void in global leadership left by America's withdrawal is not necessarily aligned wit…
Jun 15, 2025, 12:05 AM
The Resilience of World Trade
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Project Syndicate
For all the proclamations of the end of free trade, the global flow of goods and services has reached new highs in recent years, and the global trade-to-GDP ratio remains substantially higher than it was in 2000. While tariffs pose a major challenge to the sy…
Jun 15, 2025, 12:05 AM