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Trump’s cabinet is less hawkish. Will that affect his Israel-Iran response?

Trump’s cabinet is less hawkish. Will that affect his Israel-Iran response?

Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English

US president has surrounded himself with 'America First' adherents, possibly influencing his appetite for war.

Foreign Policy & InternationalPolicy & LegislationSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 16, 2025, 11:54 PM

Senate's version of 'big, beautiful bill' sets up a potential clash with the House

Senate's version of 'big, beautiful bill' sets up a potential clash with the House

Mariam Khan, Allison Pecorin, Isabella Murray, ABC News

Senate Finance Committee unveils its proposed changes to the House-passed version of Trump's "big, beautiful bill," which could put the two chambers on collision course.

Policy & LegislationEconomy & FinanceGovernment & Administration

Jun 16, 2025, 11:36 PM

Police question 2 armed 'peacekeepers' in Salt Lake City's 'No Kings' protest death

Police question 2 armed 'peacekeepers' in Salt Lake City's 'No Kings' protest death

Doc Louallen, ABC News

Salt Lake City police are investigating two self-described "peacekeepers" after a fatal protest shooting left one dead and one injured.

Criminal CasesSecurity IncidentsLegal & Justice

Jun 16, 2025, 11:28 PM

Justin Sun takes crypto company public — reportedly with help from Eric Trump

Justin Sun takes crypto company public — reportedly with help from Eric Trump

Tina Nguyen, The Verge

Last year, Justin Sun was facing a federal investigation into his crypto empire, to the point that he avoided entering the US. Now, his company is going to be publicly listed on the American stock markets – and reportedly with the assistance of Eric Trump. Tr…

CryptocurrencyPersonal BusinessStock MarketFederal AgenciesForeign Policy & International

Jun 16, 2025, 10:43 PM

The Trump family just got into the phone business. Here's what we know about how the president makes money

The Trump family just got into the phone business. Here's what we know about how the president makes money

Brent D. Griffiths, Business Insider

Donald Trump's annual financial disclosure shows he made more than $600 million last year.

Personal BusinessEconomy & FinanceTaxes

Jun 16, 2025, 10:21 PM

What does Juneteenth mean to you? We want to hear your story

What does Juneteenth mean to you? We want to hear your story

Vanessa Romo, NPR

NPR wants to know how you feel about celebrating Juneteenth at this moment in history

Civil RightsRacial Justice

Jun 16, 2025, 10:17 PM

Trump does not intend to sign G7 statement on Iran as of now: Sources

Trump does not intend to sign G7 statement on Iran as of now: Sources

Rachel Scott, Alexandra Hutzler, Kelsey Walsh, ABC News

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran wants to "talk" about deescalation as deadly aerial attacks between Tehran and Israel continue.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastIsraelIran

Jun 16, 2025, 9:27 PM

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Literally Kill, Study Warns

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Literally Kill, Study Warns

Ed Cara, Gizmodo.com

Millions of Americans are expected to lose their Medicaid coverage under the current version of the bill, and many will suffer or die as a result, a new analysis shows.

HealthcarePolicy & LegislationGovernment OperationsEconomy & Finance

Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 PM

California lawmakers introduce bill to ban police from wearing face coverings

California lawmakers introduce bill to ban police from wearing face coverings

Julia Jacobo, ABC News

Democratic lawmakers in California are seeking to ban law enforcement officers in the state from wearing face coverings.

Civil RightsLaw Enforcement

Jun 16, 2025, 8:55 PM

Obscure Chinese Stock Scams Dupe American Investors by the Thousands

Obscure Chinese Stock Scams Dupe American Investors by the Thousands

msmash, Slashdot.org

Thousands of American investors have lost millions of dollars to sophisticated pump-and-dump schemes involving small Chinese companies listed on Nasdaq, prompting the Justice Department to declare the fraud a priority under the Trump administration's white-co…

Stock MarketChinaBankingSmall BusinessDOJ Actions

Jun 16, 2025, 8:50 PM

Exclusive: Congressman Tim Moore failed to properly disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of personal stock purchases made around Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ in a potential STOCK Act violation

Exclusive: Congressman Tim Moore failed to properly disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of personal stock purchases made around Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ in a potential STOCK Act violation

Dave Levinthal, Yahoo Entertainment

Moore did not publicly disclose a dozen stock trades that he made throughout April until Friday, which is well after a federal deadline for doing so.

Congressional InvestigationsEthicsStock MarketLegal & JusticeFederal Agencies

Jun 16, 2025, 8:44 PM

A Month After Trump Threatened Apple And Samsung With 25% Tariffs, The Trump Organization Has Launched Their Own $499 "Trump Mobile" Smartphones

A Month After Trump Threatened Apple And Samsung With 25% Tariffs, The Trump Organization Has Launched Their Own $499 "Trump Mobile" Smartphones

Angelica Martinez, Buzzfeed

As if the MAGA hats weren't bad enough, a shiny new bombshell has entered the villa.View Entire Post ›

Personal BusinessSmall BusinessEconomy & Finance

Jun 16, 2025, 8:31 PM

US judge declares Trump’s cuts to NIH grants ‘illegal’

US judge declares Trump’s cuts to NIH grants ‘illegal’

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Federal judge on bench for 40 years lambasts grant terminations as 'racist' and anti-LGBTQ.

Medical ResearchHealthScience PolicyFederal AgenciesGovernment Operations

Jun 16, 2025, 8:28 PM

Chesapeake Bay is on a rebound, but Trump's proposed budget could set it back

Chesapeake Bay is on a rebound, but Trump's proposed budget could set it back

Scott Neuman, NPR

Chesapeake Bay is at a turning point. Once severely polluted, the bay has seen major improvements in recent years. But President Trump's proposed budget would slash key programs.

EnvironmentPolicy & LegislationGovernment & AdministrationEconomy & FinanceNatural Disasters

Jun 16, 2025, 8:19 PM

G7 leaders push Trump on trade as talks continue

G7 leaders push Trump on trade as talks continue

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Leaders are torn on a statement calling for de-escalation between Iran and Israel.

Foreign Policy & InternationalTradeInternational OrganizationsIranIsrael

Jun 16, 2025, 8:12 PM

Trump is deporting way fewer people than Obama did. Why?

Trump is deporting way fewer people than Obama did. Why?

Nicole Narea, Vox

President Donald Trump promised his supporters “the largest deportation program in American history” — but he’s nowhere close.  That distinction belongs to an early 20th-century program that likely saw 2 million people deported. When looking at more recent ti…

ImmigrationPolicy & LegislationGovernment OperationsFederal AgenciesLegal & Justice

Jun 16, 2025, 8:05 PM

Trump Mobile’s $499 Gold Smartphone Has Hard-to-Believe Specs

Trump Mobile’s $499 Gold Smartphone Has Hard-to-Believe Specs

Jeremy Gray, PetaPixel

The Trump family announced a new cellular company, Trump Mobile. Alongside the new cell service company, Trump Mobile unveiled its first smartphone, a $500 gilded handheld that makes some strange, unrealistic promises. [Read More]

Personal BusinessSmall BusinessMedia Criticism

Jun 16, 2025, 7:53 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial updates: Jury shown 'freak-off' videos before court adjourns

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial updates: Jury shown 'freak-off' videos before court adjourns

Aaron Katersky, Mason Leib, Emily Shapiro, ABC News

Sean "Diddy" Combs is charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. He has pleaded not guilty.

Criminal CasesCivil LitigationPersonal Legal

Jun 16, 2025, 7:46 PM

‘Chicago Is Next’: Team Trump Plots Another Militarized Crackdown

‘Chicago Is Next’: Team Trump Plots Another Militarized Crackdown

Andrew Perez, Rolling Stone

As Trump ramps up mass deportations and conflicts with with progressive leaders like Chicago’s Brandon Johnson, he’s taking aim at the Windy City

Government OperationsImmigrationLaw EnforcementRegional & StatePolicy & Legislation

Jun 16, 2025, 7:39 PM

Watch The Moment Israel Strikes Iranian State Television During Live Broadcast

Watch The Moment Israel Strikes Iranian State Television During Live Broadcast

Callum Sutherland, Time

Israel launched a strike on the headquarters of Iranian state television outlet IRNA, interrupting a live broadcast.

Middle EastNational SecuritySecurity Incidents

Jun 16, 2025, 7:30 PM

Judge extends block on Trump ban prohibiting Harvard students from entering US

Judge extends block on Trump ban prohibiting Harvard students from entering US

Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News

A temporary restraining order on Donald Trump's proclamation barring foreign Harvard University students from entering the U.S. will remain in effect until Monday.

Legal & JusticeImmigration

Jun 16, 2025, 7:26 PM

Federal Forecasters Lose Access to Critical Tool as Hurricane Season Begins

Federal Forecasters Lose Access to Critical Tool as Hurricane Season Begins

Ellyn Lapointe, Gizmodo.com

The change marks another blow to NOAA’s forecasting abilities, adding to growing concerns about the agency’s readiness for hurricane season.

Government OperationsNational SecurityPublic Health Emergency

Jun 16, 2025, 7:20 PM

This Weekend Clarified an Important Thing About Trump’s Place on the World Stage

This Weekend Clarified an Important Thing About Trump’s Place on the World Stage

Fred Kaplan, Slate Magazine

The president seems to have no clear plan for the Iran–Israel war.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNational SecuritySecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 16, 2025, 7:05 PM

Trump Administration could impose a travel ban on dozens more countries

Trump Administration could impose a travel ban on dozens more countries

Tovia Smith, NPR

A State Department memo says dozens of countries have until Wednesday morning to come up with a plan to address some U.S. concerns, or face travel restrictions.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Jun 16, 2025, 7:02 PM

Tear Gas, Human Stampedes, and ICE Raids: 100 Hours in LA

Tear Gas, Human Stampedes, and ICE Raids: 100 Hours in LA

Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone

On the ground and on the run from cops at the protests in California, shameful military style birthday parties in D.C., and recalling the humanity and kindness of Rep. Hortman as America teeters on the brink

Security IncidentsProtestsImmigrationLaw Enforcement

Jun 16, 2025, 6:53 PM

Trump Organization announces smartphone targeting conservative consumers

Trump Organization announces smartphone targeting conservative consumers

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Phone and service plan are the latest offerings from Trump-related brands since US President Donald Trump took office.

Personal BusinessTechnology RegulationSmall Business

Jun 16, 2025, 6:06 PM

Trump doubles down on expanding deportations in America's biggest cities

Trump doubles down on expanding deportations in America's biggest cities

Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News

President Donald Trump on Monday doubled down on his goal to conduct mass deportations in some of the country's biggest cities, specifically those run by Democrats.

ImmigrationGovernment OperationsPolicy & Legislation

Jun 16, 2025, 6:02 PM

Millions face plunging credit scores as student loan collections resume

Millions face plunging credit scores as student loan collections resume

Catherine Baab, Quartz India

After a five-year pause, missed payments are once again being reported to credit bureaus, with some borrowers seeing scores fall by more than 150 points

Economy & FinanceBanking

Jun 16, 2025, 6:01 PM

Trump’s FTC Turns Consumer Protection Into MAGA Protection Racket

Trump’s FTC Turns Consumer Protection Into MAGA Protection Racket

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

When Andrew Ferguson made his pitch to Donald Trump to take over the organization, his one-page “pick me” plea talked about “ending” former FTC Chair Lina Khan’s “politically motivated investigations.” We pointed out at the time how hilarious it was that he t…

Government OperationsFederal AgenciesEthics

Jun 16, 2025, 6:00 PM

The Trump family is launching a mobile service — and a $499 gold phone

The Trump family is launching a mobile service — and a $499 gold phone

Ben Kesslen, Quartz India

Trump Mobile will offer a wireless plan and a gold, Trump-branded Android smartphone under a licensing deal.

Personal BusinessTechnology RegulationSmall Business

Jun 16, 2025, 5:54 PM

Israel's smaller, sophisticated military opposes larger Iran

Israel's smaller, sophisticated military opposes larger Iran

BBC News

Israel's air power may set back Iran's nuclear programme, but it won't destroy it.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceMilitaryIsrael

Jun 16, 2025, 5:15 PM

Your Next Instant Pot Might Be Made by Donald Trump

Your Next Instant Pot Might Be Made by Donald Trump

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

America has become a parody of itself.

Personal BusinessLifestyleMedia & CommunicationsElections & PoliticsGovernment & Administration

Jun 16, 2025, 5:15 PM

What to know about Trump Mobile, the Trump Organization's new phone plan

What to know about Trump Mobile, the Trump Organization's new phone plan

Max Zahn, ABC News

The Trump family's real estate business enters the vast U.S. telecom market.

Personal & FamilyEconomy & Finance

Jun 16, 2025, 5:06 PM

Donald Trump urges Iran, Israel to ‘talk immediately’ about de-escalating

Donald Trump urges Iran, Israel to ‘talk immediately’ about de-escalating

Al Jazeera English

Donald Trump said Iran and Israel “should talk immediately” about de-escalating their conflict “before it’s too late.”

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 16, 2025, 5:05 PM

National Portrait Gallery Director Resigns After Trump Fired Her

National Portrait Gallery Director Resigns After Trump Fired Her

Pesala Bandara, PetaPixel

Kim Sajet, the director of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG), has resigned just days after the Smithsonian Institution attempted to challenge President Trump's firing of her. [Read More]

Government OperationsPersonnelFederal Agencies

Jun 16, 2025, 4:59 PM

What to Know About Trump Mobile, the New Phone Service Announced by the Trump Organization

What to Know About Trump Mobile, the New Phone Service Announced by the Trump Organization

Solcyré Burga, Time

The Trump Organization has announced the launch of a new “all-American” cellular service that will carry the President’s name.

Personal BusinessTechnology RegulationMedia & Communications

Jun 16, 2025, 4:56 PM

Sincerity Wins the War

Sincerity Wins the War

Edward Zitron, Wheresyoured.at

Hello Where’s Your Ed At Subscribers! I’ve started a premium version of this newsletter with a weekly Friday column where I go over the most meaningful news and give my views, which I guess is what you’d expect. Anyway, it’s $7 a month or $70 a year, and help…

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Jun 16, 2025, 4:45 PM

Trump enters smartphone market with exactly the gaudy golden phone you’d imagine

Trump enters smartphone market with exactly the gaudy golden phone you’d imagine

Ryan McNeal, Android Authority

The Trump Organization has officially announced a new mobile service called T1 Mobile and a new phone called the T1 Phone.

Personal BusinessMedia & CommunicationsTechnology Regulation

Jun 16, 2025, 4:45 PM

The Tyrant Test

The Tyrant Test

Adam Serwer, The Atlantic

A leader who uses military force to suppress his political opposition ought to lose the right to govern.

Government OperationsCivil RightsSecurity IncidentsLegal & JusticeElections & Politics

Jun 16, 2025, 4:43 PM

Trump’s New Cash Grab Is a Gold iPhone Lookalike That’s Worse Than Any Budget Android

Trump’s New Cash Grab Is a Gold iPhone Lookalike That’s Worse Than Any Budget Android

James Pero, Gizmodo.com

When conflict of interest calls, Trump answers.

Personal BusinessEthicsSmall Business

Jun 16, 2025, 4:35 PM

US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran

US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran

Ali Harb, Al Jazeera English

The measure by Democratic lawmaker Tim Kaine comes as foreign policy hawks call on US to join Israel in attacking Iran.

Foreign Policy & InternationalCongressIranNational SecurityMilitary

Jun 16, 2025, 4:35 PM

LA Law Enforcement Agencies Rioted So Hard They Ended Up Shooting Each Other

LA Law Enforcement Agencies Rioted So Hard They Ended Up Shooting Each Other

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

While Donald Trump was trying (and failing) to cheer himself up with a self-congratulatory birthday parade — I mean, just look at this sad boy: — the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Sheriffs Department were busy turning peaceful protests in viol…

Security IncidentsLegal & Justice

Jun 16, 2025, 4:27 PM

New AirPods Pro 3 Coming in 2025? Rumors, Leaks and Everything We Know

New AirPods Pro 3 Coming in 2025? Rumors, Leaks and Everything We Know

David Carnoy, CNET

Heart rate sensors? A touch screen case? Here's what might be coming to Apple's new noise-canceling earbuds later this year. Plus, there's one key feature I'd like to see.

Technology RegulationScience PolicyPersonal Business

Jun 16, 2025, 4:16 PM

‘They Just Walked Away’: New Poll Shows How Badly Democrats Are Losing Christian Voters of All Stripes

‘They Just Walked Away’: New Poll Shows How Badly Democrats Are Losing Christian Voters of All Stripes

Philip Elliott, Time

A stunning 75% of Christian voters have little or no trust in the Democratic Party, according to the data shared first with TIME.

Elections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

Jun 16, 2025, 4:15 PM

Traces of Toxic Industrial Chemical Found in U.S. Air for the First Time

Traces of Toxic Industrial Chemical Found in U.S. Air for the First Time

Ed Cara, Gizmodo.com

Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) are already known to be toxic to aquatic life—now we're finding them in the air.

EnvironmentHealth & SciencePublic HealthScience PolicyTechnology Regulation

Jun 16, 2025, 4:10 PM

Trump Mobile is a bad deal

Trump Mobile is a bad deal

Jacob Kastrenakes, The Verge

Trump Mobile launched this morning with a single prepaid wireless plan and the promise of nationwide coverage for $47.45 per month. For that price, you get unlimited talk and texting, international calling, plus 20GB of "high-speed" cell and hotspot data, whi…

Economy & FinanceSmall BusinessTechnology Regulation

Jun 16, 2025, 4:05 PM

Israel-Iran live updates: Israel claims 'full' aerial control over Tehran

Israel-Iran live updates: Israel claims 'full' aerial control over Tehran

David Brennan, ABC News

Iran and Israel continued to exchange attacks into Monday amid the latest round of conflict between the two nations.

Middle EastIsraelIranNational SecurityMilitary

Jun 16, 2025, 3:45 PM

Mortgage Rates and the Fed: Everything to Know Before This Week's Meeting

Mortgage Rates and the Fed: Everything to Know Before This Week's Meeting

Katherine Watt, CNET

Don't expect big changes to mortgage rates soon, as the Fed maintains its cautious approach.

Economy & FinanceBankingHousing

Jun 16, 2025, 3:44 PM

Where is Israel's operation heading?

Where is Israel's operation heading?

BBC News

As the military confrontation between Iran and Israel intensifies, what is Israel’s real endgame?

Middle EastIranIsraelNational SecurityForeign Policy & International

Jun 16, 2025, 3:43 PM

No further damage seen at Iran nuclear sites, global watchdog says

No further damage seen at Iran nuclear sites, global watchdog says

BBC News

The IAEA says radiation levels outside the Natanz and Isfahan facilities remain normal following Friday's Israeli strikes.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastIranNational SecuritySecurity & Intelligence

Jun 16, 2025, 3:37 PM

Trump Mobile will take on iPhone 17 in September with a made-in-US gold smartphone

Trump Mobile will take on iPhone 17 in September with a made-in-US gold smartphone

news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen), AppleInsider

The Trump Organization has launched Trump Mobile and plans to release the T1, a questionable "Made in USA" smartphone just in time to try to take on Apple's iPhone 17.Trump takes on Cook with the T1Marking ten years after the launch of President Donald Trump'…

Personal BusinessSmall BusinessTechnology Regulation

Jun 16, 2025, 3:12 PM

The economic theory behind Trumpism

The economic theory behind Trumpism

Sean Illing, Vox

For more than half a century, the American right has preached the virtues of free markets and low taxes and deregulation. But a new wave of conservative thinkers are now arguing that Republicans have been wrong — or at the very least misguided — about the eco…

Economy & FinancePolicy & LegislationElections & Politics

Jun 16, 2025, 2:56 PM

What’s At Stake This Summer As Trump Targets Heat and Climate Experts

What’s At Stake This Summer As Trump Targets Heat and Climate Experts

Simmone Shah, Time

Experts predict this summer might be hotter than average—and the U.S. is not prepared to meet the challenge.

EnvironmentClimate PolicyEnergyPublic HealthScience Policy

Jun 16, 2025, 2:53 PM

Suspect Arrested in Shootings of Democratic Lawmakers in Minnesota, Charged With Murder

Suspect Arrested in Shootings of Democratic Lawmakers in Minnesota, Charged With Murder

Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone

Vance Boelter, the man suspected of shooting two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses in Minnesota, was arrested Sunday after a lengthy manhunt.

Criminal CasesLegal & JusticeSecurity Incidents

Jun 16, 2025, 2:21 PM

Trump Organization announces mobile plan, which will offer a gold-colored phone that costs $499

Trump Organization announces mobile plan, which will offer a gold-colored phone that costs $499

Brent D. Griffiths, Business Insider

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump announced that the president's company is getting into the mobile business and will make smartphones too.

Personal BusinessLifestyleSmall Business

Jun 16, 2025, 2:03 PM

Amazon and Walmart May Issue Their Own Company-Crypto

Amazon and Walmart May Issue Their Own Company-Crypto

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

The Genius Act would likely need to pass first.

CryptocurrencyBankingSmall BusinessEconomy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Jun 16, 2025, 1:45 PM

 All about rare earths

All about rare earths

Shannon Carroll, Quartz India

Plus: Steel yourself for inflation.

Economy & FinanceHealth & Science

Jun 16, 2025, 1:44 PM

OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder Says Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests on 250th Anniversary of U.S. Army Are ‘Super Bummer’

OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder Says Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests on 250th Anniversary of U.S. Army Are ‘Super Bummer’

Gil Kaufman, Billboard

The singer and songwriter whose family has a long tradition of service took time to thank military members for their service.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & FamilySecurity & Intelligence

Jun 16, 2025, 1:18 PM

Trump Orders ICE to ‘Expand’ Deportations in Democratic Cities

Trump Orders ICE to ‘Expand’ Deportations in Democratic Cities

Callum Sutherland, Time

The President wrote Sunday on Truth Social that he instructed his entire administration "to put every resource possible behind this effort."

Government OperationsImmigration

Jun 16, 2025, 12:52 PM

Transcript: Bill Bernstein on Navigating Uncertainty

Transcript: Bill Bernstein on Navigating Uncertainty

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Bill Bernstein on Navigating Uncertainty, is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your …

Economy & FinanceHealth & SciencePersonal & Family

Jun 16, 2025, 12:30 PM

The Trump Admin’s Dish Network Con Reaches Its Ultimate Conclusion: Failure, Bankruptcy, And Rich New Spectrum Holdings For Elon Musk

The Trump Admin’s Dish Network Con Reaches Its Ultimate Conclusion: Failure, Bankruptcy, And Rich New Spectrum Holdings For Elon Musk

Karl Bode, Techdirt

Back in 2019, the Trump DOJ and FCC cobbled together a dumb plan to try and hide the problems created by their rubber stamping of the competition-eroding T-Mobile and Sprint merger: they’d pretend they were helping satellite TV company Dish Network create a n…

Economy & FinanceMedia & CommunicationsGovernment OperationsLegal & JusticePolicy & Legislation

Jun 16, 2025, 12:26 PM

The suspect in the shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers has been captured and charged

The suspect in the shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers has been captured and charged

Meg Anderson, NPR

Vance Boelter was captured in a wooded area on Sunday night, and charged in the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses. His first court appearance is scheduled for Monday.

Criminal CasesSecurity IncidentsLegal & Justice

Jun 16, 2025, 12:19 PM

This mother relies on SNAP to help feed her kids. Now, she's bracing for cuts

This mother relies on SNAP to help feed her kids. Now, she's bracing for cuts

Katia Riddle, NPR

Millions of people who use the food assistance program SNAP are facing changes: on what food they can buy, how much money they'll receive or even if they'll still qualify for the program.

HealthcareEconomy & Finance

Jun 16, 2025, 11:00 AM

Putin Isn’t Actually Enjoying This

Putin Isn’t Actually Enjoying This

Andrew Ryvkin, The Atlantic

Trump is turning out to be a liability for the Kremlin.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaMedia & Communications

Jun 16, 2025, 11:00 AM

WATCH: Woman wins award impersonating a pigeon

WATCH: Woman wins award impersonating a pigeon

ABC News

British artist Miriam Abrahams spent four weeks building her costume and took the prize at Pigeon Fest in New York City.

Jun 16, 2025, 10:44 AM

Minnesota shooting suspect arrested. And, takeaways from Trump's military parade

Minnesota shooting suspect arrested. And, takeaways from Trump's military parade

Suzanne Nuyen, NPR

The man suspected of killing a Democratic Minnesota lawmaker has been arrested and charged with murder. And, takeaways from Trump's military parade and the No Kings protests.

Legal & JusticeSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Jun 16, 2025, 10:37 AM

NXP Semiconductors' (NASDAQ:NXPI) Dividend Will Be $1.01

NXP Semiconductors' (NASDAQ:NXPI) Dividend Will Be $1.01

Simply Wall St, Yahoo Entertainment

NXP Semiconductors N.V. ( NASDAQ:NXPI ) will pay a dividend of $1.01 on the 9th of July. The dividend yield will be...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Jun 16, 2025, 10:36 AM

10 Monday AM Reads

10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Making Sense of Recession Probabilities. Preliminary estimate of gross domestic product for Q1 2025,showed GDP declined 0.3%. Even prior to this, Google web searches of the term “recession” hit peak popularity. News …

Economy & FinanceStock MarketCrisis & Emergency

Jun 16, 2025, 10:30 AM

WATCH: Trump announced presidential run 10 years ago today

WATCH: Trump announced presidential run 10 years ago today

ABC News

In 2015, Donald Trump was the 12th Republican to announce his candidacy after descending a golden escalator at Trump Tower in New York.

Elections & PoliticsPersonal & FamilyMedia & Communications

Jun 16, 2025, 10:00 AM

Why rare earth minerals are so crucial to US-China trade deal

Why rare earth minerals are so crucial to US-China trade deal

Brad Smith, Yahoo Entertainment

Given China's dominance of the rare earth minerals market, the materials are a key component of trade negotiations between the US and China. Cirba Solutions ...

Foreign Policy & InternationalEconomy & FinanceTradeChinaEnergy

Jun 16, 2025, 10:00 AM

Emergency alerts go out in Spanish and English, but what happens if you speak another language?

Emergency alerts go out in Spanish and English, but what happens if you speak another language?

Nate Perez, NPR

The FCC has delayed implementing its multilingual emergency alerts system — making non-English speakers vulnerable during climate disasters.

Crisis & EmergencyPublic Health EmergencyNatural DisastersTechnology RegulationSecurity Incidents

Jun 16, 2025, 10:00 AM

Pub-Crawling with the Tubs

Pub-Crawling with the Tubs

Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker

On its first American tour, the British jangle-rock band with a cheeky-dirtbag edge is trying to unite the states, one gig at a time, Nick Paumgarten writes.

Media & CommunicationsRegional & StatePersonal & Family

Jun 16, 2025, 10:00 AM

The lawmaker shootings in Minnesota are a disturbing trend: Analysis

The lawmaker shootings in Minnesota are a disturbing trend: Analysis

Donald J. Mihalek, Richard Frankel, ABC News

The recent shootings of lawmakers in Minnesota are part of a disturbing trend toward politically linked violence, ABC News analysts say.

Security IncidentsCongressional InvestigationsCriminal Cases

Jun 16, 2025, 9:13 AM

Trump admin live updates: At G7 in Canada, Trump and leaders to focus on conflicts

Trump admin live updates: At G7 in Canada, Trump and leaders to focus on conflicts

Kevin Shalvey, ABC News

The summit comes amid rising international tensions, as Trump and other allies continue their quest for an accord between Russia and Ukraine.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaUkraineNATOInternational Organizations

Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 AM

After early reprieve from immigration enforcement, farming industry reckons with raids

After early reprieve from immigration enforcement, farming industry reckons with raids

Ximena Bustillo, NPR

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement mostly left farms and meat packing plants alone, until coordinated raids last week. Now, President Trump is signaling continued support for farmers.

ImmigrationAgricultureLaborPolicy & LegislationForeign Policy & International

Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 AM

Harvard and the Trump administration return to court over international students

Harvard and the Trump administration return to court over international students

Elissa Nadworny, NPR

The hearing on whether to indefinitely block President Trump's June 4th proclamation on Harvard's international students is scheduled in federal court in Boston.

Government OperationsImmigrationEducationLegal & Justice

Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 AM

Elon Musk may be gone but DOGE isn't done remaking the federal government

Elon Musk may be gone but DOGE isn't done remaking the federal government

Shannon Bond, NPR

Even though the billionaire is no longer leading the Department of Government Efficiency effort, many key staffers — and DOGE ideas — are now more permanently embedded in the federal government.

Government OperationsCryptocurrencyTechnology Regulation

Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 AM

Journalists dodge rubber bullets in covering L.A. immigration protests

Journalists dodge rubber bullets in covering L.A. immigration protests

David Folkenflik, NPR

The Los Angeles Press Club says law enforcement officers have violated press freedoms of reporters covering anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles more than three dozen times.

Security IncidentsLaw EnforcementCivil RightsProtestsMedia Criticism

Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 AM

Putin's business buddies don't want Western companies back in Russia

Putin's business buddies don't want Western companies back in Russia

Thibault Spirlet, Business Insider

Russian business leaders are backing legislation that would stop Western companies one day returning to the market they left after the Ukraine invasion.

RussiaInternational CrisisEconomy & FinanceEuropeForeign Policy & International

Jun 16, 2025, 8:55 AM

Your next phone could run on Trump Mobile

Your next phone could run on Trump Mobile

Dominic Preston, The Verge

Donald Trump might be planning to launch a mobile network and a Trump-branded phone. DTTM Operations LLC, the company Trump uses to manage his trademarks, has applied to use both “Trump” and “T1” for telecoms, mobile accessories, and even phones themselves. T…

Personal BusinessTechnology RegulationEconomy & FinanceMedia & CommunicationsRegional & State

Jun 16, 2025, 8:52 AM

Norwegian monarch visits polar Svalbard as interest in Arctic grows

Norwegian monarch visits polar Svalbard as interest in Arctic grows

Gwladys Fouche, Yahoo Entertainment

OSLO (Reuters) -Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja were due to visit on Monday the main settlement on the strategically located Arctic archipelago of...

EuropeAsia PacificEnvironmentInternational OrganizationsSecurity Clearances

Jun 16, 2025, 8:16 AM

WATCH: Hammerhead shark falls from sky onto South Carolina disc golf course

WATCH: Hammerhead shark falls from sky onto South Carolina disc golf course

ABC News

A group of disc golfers witnessed a baby hammerhead shark fall from the sky while in the middle of a game on the morning of May 18 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Natural DisastersSecurity Incidents

Jun 16, 2025, 8:06 AM

How Involved Was the U.S. in Israel’s Attack on Iran?

How Involved Was the U.S. in Israel’s Attack on Iran?

Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time

Reports suggest the U.S. may have played a greater role than has officially been admitted.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastRussiaNational SecuritySecurity & Intelligence

Jun 16, 2025, 8:00 AM

Trump hopes for Israel-Iran deal but cautions fighting may be prolonged

Trump hopes for Israel-Iran deal but cautions fighting may be prolonged

Al Jazeera English

Donald Trump tells reporters he hopes Iran and Israel can real a deal to end the fighting.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastIsraelIran

Jun 16, 2025, 7:36 AM

Trump wants to put his name on your phone now

Trump wants to put his name on your phone now

Adamya Sharma, Android Authority

US President Donald Trump might be planning to start a mobile carrier to compete with Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T.

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Jun 16, 2025, 7:20 AM

Trump Orders ICE Vengeance on ‘No Kings’ Protest Cities

Trump Orders ICE Vengeance on ‘No Kings’ Protest Cities

Cameron Adams, Daily Beast

Donald Trump ordered ICE officers to prioritize deportations in Democrat-run cities in a wild Truth Social rant Sunday night. The president issued the...

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Jun 16, 2025, 5:38 AM

Military parade and No Kings protests: a split-screen of a divided America

Military parade and No Kings protests: a split-screen of a divided America

Frank Langfitt, NPR

A 33-mile trip from one protest in Annapolis, Md., to the parade grandstand in front of the White House was like a journey between two different countries.

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Jun 16, 2025, 4:01 AM

‘Rick and Morty’ Just Hilariously Called Out Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav By Name

‘Rick and Morty’ Just Hilariously Called Out Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav By Name

Keegan Kelly, Cracked.com

The most meta burn from ‘The Last Temptation of Jerry’ was directed at the animation Antichrist

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Jun 16, 2025, 3:45 AM

Iran’s intelligence chief killed in Israeli strike

Iran’s intelligence chief killed in Israeli strike

Antonia Langford, Yahoo Entertainment

Iran’s intelligence chief has been killed in an Israeli strike on Tehran on Sunday.

Middle EastNational SecurityIntelligenceSecurity IncidentsIsrael

Jun 16, 2025, 2:56 AM

WATCH: Flash floods destroy homes and wash away roads in West Virginia

WATCH: Flash floods destroy homes and wash away roads in West Virginia

ABC News

There is a state of emergency in West Virgina where at least three people are dead and several missing from flash flooding Saturday night.

Natural DisastersPublic Health EmergencySecurity Incidents

Jun 16, 2025, 2:31 AM

Republicans stick to July 4 deadline to pass Trump's megabill

Republicans stick to July 4 deadline to pass Trump's megabill

Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Quartz India

GOP senators are still ironing out the final details of their version of the sweeping legislation. Taxes will be in the spotlight

Policy & LegislationEconomy & FinanceTaxes

Jun 16, 2025, 2:27 AM

Survivor of Minnesota assassination says she and husband shot 17 times

Survivor of Minnesota assassination says she and husband shot 17 times

BBC News

Yvette Hoffman says she was shot eight times and her husband nine. The gunman is still at large.

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Jun 16, 2025, 1:08 AM

The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims

The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims

BBC News

The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.

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Jun 16, 2025, 12:44 AM

'Nation of immigrants and a nation of laws': Obama speaks out about immigration

'Nation of immigrants and a nation of laws': Obama speaks out about immigration

Leah Sarnoff, ABC News

Former President Barack Obama took to social media on Sunday to address immigration as protests against Trump's overhaul of immigration continue to grip the nation.

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Jun 16, 2025, 12:16 AM

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