Trump News for Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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WATCH: Buss family agrees to sell Los Angeles Lakers for $10B
ABC News
ABC News contributor and senior entertainment reporter Kelly Carter runs through the buzziest stories in entertainment and pop culture.
Jun 18, 2025, 11:50 PM
‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’: Trump embraces ambiguity towards Iran
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The US president has signalled he may get involved in Israel's fight against Iran but has not made a final decision.
Jun 18, 2025, 11:26 PM
SCOTUS Simply Ignores Precedent, Rather Than Overruling It, In Allowing Trump To Fire Officials Congress Deemed Independent
Mike Masnick, Techdirt
What may be one of the U.S. Supreme Court’s most important and far-reaching rulings in decades dropped in late May 2025 in an order that probably didn’t get a second – or even first – glance from most Americans. But this not-quite-two-page ruling, as technica…
Jun 18, 2025, 10:41 PM
Appeals court says DOJ cannot represent Trump in appeal of E. Jean Carroll case
Peter Charalambous, ABC News
Taxpayers will not be paying for President Trump's ongoing appeal of the $83 million defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll, an appeals court has ruled.
Jun 18, 2025, 10:31 PM
Trump’s Trouble With Tulsi
David A. Graham, The Atlantic
The president appointed an intelligence chief who resents the intelligence community as much as he does. But reality is setting in.
Jun 18, 2025, 10:26 PM
Trump administration to close LGBTQ+ suicide hotline program next month
Mary Kekatos, ABC News
The federal government said this week it will end the national suicide hotline's specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth.
Jun 18, 2025, 10:22 PM
Smells like socialism
Shannon Carroll, Quartz India
Plus: “The Great Wealth Transfer.”
Jun 18, 2025, 9:50 PM
President Trump Announces Special Change To White House
Chris Rosvoglou, The Spun
President Donald Trump has officially made changes to the White House grounds. Well before Trump assumed office in 2017, presidents always had their say on...
Jun 18, 2025, 9:40 PM
Here's What to Know if a TikTok Sale Never Goes Through
Zachary McAuliffe, CNET
What could happen if TikTok is never sold and President Trump stops extending the sale deadline.
Jun 18, 2025, 9:18 PM
The U.S. Elected Officials Who Have Been Arrested or Approached by Authorities While Protesting Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Rebecca Schneid, Time
What to know about the local officials and members of Congress who have been handcuffed, slammed to the ground, and detained by authorities.
Jun 18, 2025, 9:11 PM
The EPA Plans to ‘Reconsider’ Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos
Beth Mole, Ars Technica, Wired
President Donald Trump has supported use of asbestos in the past and blamed the mob for its bad reputation.
Jun 18, 2025, 9:07 PM
Is political violence on the rise in America?
Nicole Narea, Vox
A series of high-profile incidents of political violence — targeting members of both major political parties — have grabbed the nation’s attention. Earlier this month, a gunman shot two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers in their homes. State Rep. Melissa Hartman…
Jun 18, 2025, 9:07 PM
HIV prevention drug hailed as a 'breakthrough' gets FDA approval
Jonathan Lambert, NPR
A drug called lenacapavir, administered in two injections a year, offers protection from HIV comparable to daily pills. One looming question: Will it be affordable for lower resource countries?
Jun 18, 2025, 8:59 PM
Palantir’s CEO Throws Money Behind Andrew Cuomo in NYC Mayoral Race
Lucas Ropek, Gizmodo.com
The creepy company's chief creep is backing a mayoral candidate who has been called a creep.
Jun 18, 2025, 8:50 PM
Trump vowed to be a 'peacemaker' but foreign conflicts only ramping up on his watch
Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News
President Trump said he wanted his legacy to be that of a "peacemaker and a unifier." Six months into his term, conflicts are raging on three fronts.
Jun 18, 2025, 8:49 PM
Fed Rate Cuts Unlikely This Summer. Are Lower Mortgage Rates Still Possible?
Katherine Watt, CNET
The Fed's impact on mortgage rates isn't direct, but it matters. Here's what to know about the central bank's latest decision.
Jun 18, 2025, 8:47 PM
Republican senators line up behind Trump on Israel-Iran conflict
Allison Pecorin, ABC News
Senate Republicans largely line up behind Trump's handling of the conflict between Iran and Israel and said they trust Trump's judgment.
Jun 18, 2025, 8:18 PM
Senator Markey: Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ is Fool’s Gold
Sen. Edward J. Markey, Time
Trump's proposal would "bury arms control, balloon the deficit, and boost the bottom lines of billionaires like Musk,” writes the Senator.
Jun 18, 2025, 8:16 PM
Democratic senators hammer Hegseth as he trades barbs with them during testy hearing
Ivan Pereira, ABC News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth snapped back at female Democratic senators, at one point telling one that her "time was up," as he was grilled at a congressional hearing.
Jun 18, 2025, 7:54 PM
WATCH: The story behind the viral video of the graduation walk of a lifetime
ABC News
Zoey Ngu was born with “bones like glass” and risked fractures with every step she took across the stage for her high school graduation.
Jun 18, 2025, 7:44 PM
What Trump & Khamenei said as threat of US action in Iran grows
Al Jazeera English
President Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader have traded threats over US military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Jun 18, 2025, 7:37 PM
The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier is readying to deploy to Europe again
Jake Epstein, Business Insider
USS Gerald R. Ford's deployment comes as the Pentagon moves more Navy firepower closer to Israel amid its latest clash with Iran.
Jun 18, 2025, 7:33 PM
Donald Trump’s No-Strategy Strategy on Iran
Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker
Isaac Chotiner interviews Aaron David Miller, of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, on how Donald Trump could drag the U.S. into Israel’s war against Iran.
Jun 18, 2025, 7:30 PM
Trump railed against socialism in his campaign. He's flirting with it as president
Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Quartz India
Trump has been comfortable deploying the power of government to achieve specific economic outcomes, diverging from the GOP's traditional free-market approach
Jun 18, 2025, 7:29 PM
What Trump’s New FCC Pick Means for You
Joe Supan, CNET
The current Federal Communications Commission has threatened to revoke licenses for broadcasters over their political coverage.
Jun 18, 2025, 7:29 PM
The Fed holds interest rates steady — and still sees two cuts later this year
Catherine Baab, Quartz India
The decision and surrounding reasoning, widely expected by markets, leaves the federal funds target rate at its current range of 4.25% to 4.50%
Jun 18, 2025, 7:28 PM
Trump says he just can't get Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates: 'I think he hates me'
Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Quartz India
The president insulted Powell anew and toyed with installing himself as Fed leader before the central bank again held rates steady
Jun 18, 2025, 7:28 PM
The Fed Didn't Cut Rates, But Your Credit Card's APR Could Still Change. Here's What You Need to Know
Evan Zimmer, CNET
Tariffs may be unpredictable, but you definitely need to tackle your credit card debt sooner rather than later.
Jun 18, 2025, 7:22 PM
Texas Instruments will invest $60 billion in U.S. chipmaking
Michael Barclay, Quartz India
The company will expand its operations in Utah and its home state of Texas
Jun 18, 2025, 7:06 PM
CEOs haven't felt this gloomy about the economy since the pandemic
Ana Altchek, Business Insider
A total of 169 CEOs weighed in for The Business Roundtable's economic outlook index, which dropped 15 points, hitting its lowest level in five years.
Jun 18, 2025, 7:00 PM
The Minnesota Shooting Suspect's Background Suggests Deep Ties to Christian Nationalism
Tess Owen, Wired
Experts say that the suspect showed clear ties to forms of so-called charismatic Christianity that views abortion as a sacrifice to demons and seeks the end of secular democracy.
Jun 18, 2025, 6:54 PM
The Fed is meeting. Don't expect an interest rate cut
Catherine Baab, Quartz India
While inflation has cooled in recent months, it remains above the Fed’s 2% target and has remained persistently elevated for years
Jun 18, 2025, 6:43 PM
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid economic uncertainty
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The US central bank held rates steady despite backlash from President Donald Trump.
Jun 18, 2025, 6:38 PM
Republicans uncover no new intel on Biden during hearing on his cognitive abilities
Isabella Murray, Sarah Beth Hensley, ABC News
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing Wednesday examining the cognitive abilities of former President Joe Biden.
Jun 18, 2025, 6:37 PM
Peter Thiel-Backed ‘Enhanced Olympics’ Is Elaborate Supplement-Selling Scheme: Report
AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com
It's a shit show on steroids.
Jun 18, 2025, 6:35 PM
UBS Reaffirms a Buy Rating on Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)
Fatima Gulzar, Yahoo Entertainment
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is among the 13 Best Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Josh Silverstein, a UBS analyst, set a...
Jun 18, 2025, 6:34 PM
Man charged with purchasing explosives to attack police at LA protests: DOJ
Alexander Mallin, ABC News
A man allegedly purchased explosives to use to attack police during protests against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions in LA.
Jun 18, 2025, 6:22 PM
The New Danger in Trump’s Washington: Honoring Federal Employees
Russell Berman, The Atlantic
Can recognition for outstanding work suddenly be a bad thing?
Jun 18, 2025, 6:16 PM
US imposes new Mexican cartel sanctions, cites murder of TikTok influencer
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The Trump administration says the cartel is responsible for a significant share of fentanyl entering the country.
Jun 18, 2025, 6:03 PM
Forget superintelligence – we need to tackle 'stupid' AI first
New Scientist
Tech CEOs and politicians alike are preparing for the day that superintelligent AI takes over, whilst failing to deal with the issues in front of them – from copyright to autonomous killing machines
Jun 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
Supreme Court Upholds Gender-Affirming-Care Ban. Here’s What to Know
Solcyré Burga, Time
The court's decision in the landmark U.S. v. Skrmetti case is expected to upend access to healthcare for trans and nonbinary youth.
Jun 18, 2025, 5:55 PM
You Can Now Debate ‘Megalopolis’ (and America’s Future) with Francis Ford Coppola
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire
The auteur is set to tour the country with "An Evening With Francis Ford Coppola and 'Megalopolis'" that will include a discussion about "How to Change Our Future."
Jun 18, 2025, 5:55 PM
The Senate passed a major cryptocurrency bill — a big victory for digital assets
Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Quartz India
The digital asset sector has long craved legitimacy through federal regulation
Jun 18, 2025, 5:49 PM
Former LAPD Chief: Sending Troops To Los Angeles Is A Major Mistake
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
At some point, there’s supposed to 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines added to a volatile mix that already includes peaceful protesters, some not-so-peaceful protesters, definitely-not-peaceful peace officers, and a large migrant community already on…
Jun 18, 2025, 5:44 PM
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law barring gender-affirming care for youth
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Critics have denounced the US ruling as endangering transgender youth by preventing medical access to puberty blockers.
Jun 18, 2025, 5:36 PM
Nippon Steel acquires US Steel for $14.9bn after months of struggle
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The deal also allows US President Donald Trump to appoint a board member.
Jun 18, 2025, 5:21 PM
Elon Says He’s Working to ‘Fix’ Grok After AI Disagrees With Him on Right-Wing Violence
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
Musk thinks his AI is corrupted by the "legacy media."
Jun 18, 2025, 5:05 PM
Rod Stewart Is No Longer Friends With His Old Neighbor Donald Trump
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone
The musician said he liked that the president was always "a bit of a man's man," but added that Trump "didn’t, as far as I’m concerned, treat women very well"
Jun 18, 2025, 4:55 PM
Trump Gives TikTok Yet Another Lifeline
Jeremy Gray, PetaPixel
As expected, President Donald Trump will extend TikTok's sale deadline for the third time, giving the popular social media app yet another lengthy reprieve to comply with the law. [Read More]
Jun 18, 2025, 4:47 PM
Bannon's comments reflect growing division among Trump's MAGA base
Rick Klein, ABC News
Steve Bannon said it's a mistake for the U.S. to get involved in direct military action against Iran -- urging Trump to question Israeli intel and Netanyahu's warnings.
Jun 18, 2025, 4:44 PM
Foreign students face uncertainty under Trump’s shifting visa policies
Brian Osgood, Al Jazeera English
Trump administration's battle with Harvard and Columbia leaves some students in California exploring options elsewhere.
Jun 18, 2025, 4:25 PM
Feds Arrest Yet Another Democrat For The Crime Of Helping Others Under Attack From ICE
Mike Masnick, Techdirt
I’m old enough to remember Republicans claiming that any lawsuit against a Republican was “lawfare” and political persecution. But, as with so many things in the modern MAGA GOP, the reason they said such things was because, given the chance, they would total…
Jun 18, 2025, 4:23 PM
Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033, unless Congress acts
Scott Horsley, NPR
Trustees of the Social Security trust fund predict the fund will be exhausted in eight years. Unless Congress acts, Social Security payments will automatically drop by 23% at that time.
Jun 18, 2025, 4:00 PM
When Wildfire Smoke Arrived from Canada, Federal Safety Experts Were Gone
Ariel Wittenberg, E&E News, Politicopro.com
Health specialists were put on leave, and a report on how to protect 20 million workers from wildfire smoke has stalled
Jun 18, 2025, 4:00 PM
Breaking Down the Escalating Feud Between Trump and Tucker Carlson Amid Divide Over Israel-Iran Conflict
Rebecca Schneid, Time
"Somebody please explain to kooky Tucker Carlson that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," Trump said as he aired his frustrations.
Jun 18, 2025, 3:59 PM
Israel-Iran conflict rages with ongoing aerial strikes amid war of words
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Iran's Khamenei warns US of 'irreparable consequences' if it launches strikes as Trump claims Iran is 'defenceless'.
Jun 18, 2025, 3:46 PM
Citizen Musk
Al Jazeera English
The world’s richest man has reshaped the US government. Fault Lines investigates what that is costing the United States.
Jun 18, 2025, 3:30 PM
Inside Microsoft’s complicated relationship with OpenAI
Tom Warren, The Verge
Beyond the selfies between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and the friendly conversations between the pair on stage, all is not well with Microsoft's $13 billion AI investment. Over the past year, multiple reports have painted a picture…
Jun 18, 2025, 3:11 PM
Kristi Noem Understands the Assignment
Mary Harris, Slate Magazine
How did Kristi Noem amass so much power as DHS secretary?
Jun 18, 2025, 3:00 PM
The whiplash of covering Summer Game Fest 2025 in LA
Ash Parrish, The Verge
I love going to Summer Game Fest. It's a rare opportunity to connect with my colleagues and friends in person, as well as listen to developers talk about why they make their games. In some ways, this year's SGF gave me everything I love about the event. But w…
Jun 18, 2025, 2:42 PM
Trump extends the TikTok deadline — again
Shannon Carroll, Quartz India
The president pushed TikTok's sale for the third time — this time to September — as the White House says Trump doesn't want the app "to go dark"
Jun 18, 2025, 2:29 PM
Tucker Carlson Blasts Senator Ted Cruz Over Iran Ignorance, Tense Video
TMZ Staff, TMZ
Tucker Carlson went scorched earth on Ted Cruz ... blasting him for supporting Trump's aggressive policy on Iran while knowing the very basics about the country. It's the best evidence so far there is a fissure in MAGA over U.S. involvement in…
Jun 18, 2025, 2:07 PM
WATCH: Raccoon rescues young cub
ABC News
A couple in Franklin, Pennsylvania captured video of a mother raccoon, hanging from her back paws and pulling her kit to safety.
Jun 18, 2025, 2:03 PM
Is Iran ‘very close’ to building a nuclear bomb as Trump claims?
Yashraj Sharma, John T Psaropoulos, Al Jazeera English
The US president's own intelligence chief and the IAEA don't think Iran is building nuclear weapons at all.
Jun 18, 2025, 2:00 PM
Another Photographer Struck by Rubber Bullets During LA Protests, This Time in the Eye
Pesala Bandara, PetaPixel
A photographer says he may never regain his sight after being shot in the eye with a rubber bullet by police while covering protests in Los Angeles over the weekend. [Read More]
Jun 18, 2025, 1:56 PM
'What should we do?' Seeking clarity in Tehran as Israeli jets fly overhead
BBC News
BBC Persian's Kasra Naji says his sister is among those who want to know where the conflict with Israel is leading.
Jun 18, 2025, 1:54 PM
Even Klarna is launching a mobile phone service now
Emma Roth, The Verge
Klarna, the buy-now-pay-later service, is launching a mobile phone service. The $40 per month phone plan is launching in the US in the “coming weeks,” offering unlimited 5G data, calls, and texts on AT&T’s network — making it yet another MVNO in an increasing…
Jun 18, 2025, 1:50 PM
Silicon Valley Execs Join the Army as Officers (But Won’t Have to Attend Boot Camp)
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
The tech industry is fully on board, but the rank and file won't have to do time as grunts.
Jun 18, 2025, 12:30 PM
Israel-Iran conflict is existential battle. What does it mean for the US?: ANALYSIS
Ian Pannell, ABC News
The talk in Israel has turned to how to get the U.S. and its military on board.
Jun 18, 2025, 12:19 PM
We Did the Math: Trump Mobile Is a Bad Deal for Consumers
Patrick Holland, CNET
At $47.45 a month, Trump Mobile is far from being the most affordable plan you can get. Here are three wireless plans that are cheaper and that you can use now.
Jun 18, 2025, 12:00 PM
WATCH: Indonesia volcano spews towering column of ash
ABC News
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki has erupted with giant ash and smoke plumes again after forcing evacuations of villages and flight cancelations.
Jun 18, 2025, 11:56 AM
Iran warns of 'irreparable consequences' as Trump weighs U.S. role in conflict
Rebecca Rosman, NPR
Iran's Supreme Leader struck back at Trump's calls for Tehran's "unconditional surrender," warning that any U.S. involvement in Israel's offensive would cause "irreparable harm" to Americans.
Jun 18, 2025, 11:39 AM
WATCH: Teen rescued from rip current
ABC News
Investigators say the 15-year-old Florida boy was at the beach with his family in Martin County when his mother could no longer see him in the water and called authorities for help.
Jun 18, 2025, 11:34 AM
Trump considers joining Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites
BBC News
US strikes could involve using superior weaponry to hit an underground nuclear site, sources say.
Jun 18, 2025, 11:31 AM
Trump intensifies rhetoric toward Iran. And, U.S. street drug deaths rise
Brittney Melton, NPR
As the war between Iran and Israel intensifies, Trump and his political allies are at odds on what the next steps should be. And, a new report shows street drug deaths in the U.S. are on the rise.
Jun 18, 2025, 11:09 AM
Why Isn’t Russia Defending Iran?
Hanna Notte, The Atlantic
Backing the most anti-Western Middle Eastern power was convenient until it wasn’t.
Jun 18, 2025, 11:00 AM
Tesla DOGE-d Itself
Patrick George, The Atlantic
The future of the struggling car company rests on Elon Musk more than ever before.
Jun 18, 2025, 11:00 AM
Russia warns US not to help Israel militarily against Iran
Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned on Wednesday that direct U.S. military assistance to Israel could radically...
Jun 18, 2025, 10:47 AM
WATCH: Gratitude hits new altitude as woman writes 10,000 thank you notes
ABC News
Ellen Webster of Hoboken, New Jersey, has written letters of thanks over 11 years to everyone from doctors to baristas to her favorite authors.
Jun 18, 2025, 10:32 AM
Why Netflix Canceled Marco Polo
staff@slashfilm.com (Rusteen Honardoost), /FILM
Marco Polo was supposed to be Netflix's first big, prestige epic series, but after just two seasons, the streamer called it quits. Here's why.
Jun 18, 2025, 10:00 AM
Trump “more likely to escalate” attack on Iran than stop it
Al Jazeera English
Ali Vaez says Trump is the only one who could halt Israel's attacks on Iran, but he’s more likely to join the fight than
Jun 18, 2025, 9:49 AM
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns diplomacy in ‘crisis’ after Trump’s early G7 exit
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Ukraine's leader was denied a meeting with his most powerful ally, after Donald Trump left the summit a day early.
Jun 18, 2025, 9:36 AM
Iran 'dangerous' to peace, says GOP Rep. who backs Trump on U.S. military involvement
Steve Inskeep, NPR
As President Trump weighs U.S. military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., says he backs any move by the president "if that is what is required to finish the job."
Jun 18, 2025, 9:02 AM
Trump doesn't seem like he's taking the TikTok sale-or-ban law seriously. Does anyone?
Peter Kafka, Business Insider
TikTok still has the same owner. There's another ban-or-sale deadline coming up, but Donald Trump is going to extend it — again.
Jun 18, 2025, 9:02 AM
Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals
Will Stone, NPR
Trump says he backs the MAHA agenda which includes eliminating toxins linked to human health problems. But his administration continues to cuts funds, grants and regulations that support that goal.
Jun 18, 2025, 9:00 AM
Cloudy with a chance of showers? Fed's economic forecast coming today
Scott Horsley, NPR
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday. Members of the central bank's rate-setting committee will telegraph their plans for possible rate cuts later this year.
Jun 18, 2025, 9:00 AM
New Report: U.S. drug overdose deaths rise again after hopeful decline
Brian Mann, NPR
The latest 12-month report from the CDC showed 1,400 more deaths in January of this year compared with the year prior. This comes after more than a year of dramatic progress. Experts say they're not sure if this is a "blip" or something more troubling.
Jun 18, 2025, 9:00 AM
Fed expected to hold interest rates steady, defying Trump
Max Zahn, ABC News
The Fed has pursued a patient approach as it awaits the effects of tariffs.
Jun 18, 2025, 8:59 AM
This veteran health official watched Americans lose trust in science. How do we get it back?
Noam Hassenfeld, Vox
Francis Collins has overseen some of the most revolutionary science of the last few decades. He led the Human Genome Project that sequenced the entire human genome by 2003, and then in 2009, he became director of the National Institutes of Health, where he se…
Jun 18, 2025, 8:38 AM
Did Trump approve Israel’s attack on Iran, and is the US preparing for war?
John T Psaropoulos, Al Jazeera English
The US president has supported diplomacy, but recent statements suggest he may back military action as coercion.
Jun 18, 2025, 8:31 AM
No Pardon for R. Kelly While Joycelyn Savage's Still Under His Control, Family Says
TMZ Staff, TMZ
R. Kelly should absolutely not be pardoned -- 'cause one of his alleged victims, Joycelyn Savage, has been missing for years and is still believed to be in his grip and under his control, her family’s attorney tells TMZ. Gerald Griggs -- attorney…
Jun 18, 2025, 8:00 AM
India’s Modi tells Trump there was no US mediation in Pakistan truce
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Donald Trump had said last month that the nuclear-armed neighbours agreed to a ceasefire after talks mediated by the US.
Jun 18, 2025, 7:25 AM
Trump administration set to waive TikTok sell-or-die deadline for a third time
Simon Sharwood, Theregister.com
Quick reminder: The law that banned the app is called ‘Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act’ The Trump administration is set to again waive the 2024 law that requires the made-in-China social network TikTok to either sell it…
Jun 18, 2025, 3:33 AM
Oil prices spike, US stocks fall on Israel-Iran crisis
John Power, Al Jazeera English
Crude oil prices jump more than 4 percent amid fears the US may join Israel's offensive against Iran.
Jun 18, 2025, 3:10 AM
Mark Cuban Criticizes Bluesky, Gets Welcome Back On X By CEO Yaccarino: 'Welcome Home To The True Global Town Square'
Chris Katje, Yahoo Entertainment
Billionaire Mark Cuban has been one of the largest proponents of social media platform Bluesky, which has grown its user base as an alternative to X. Cuban's...
Jun 18, 2025, 2:31 AM
WATCH: Severe storms put 100 million on alert after tornado outbreak
ABC News
Powerful storms are threatening millions after a tornado outbreak across the Plains, where over a dozen tornadoes were reported in three states.
Jun 18, 2025, 2:25 AM
Video captures Israeli attacks on two Iranian cities
Al Jazeera English
Israeli attacks have targeted Isfahan and Tehran in the fifth night of strikes across the country.
Jun 18, 2025, 2:03 AM
Trade, a sudden exit, Middle East conflict - five takeaways from G7
BBC News
This year's summit in Canada did not go as planned, but leaders of the world's wealthiest nations still secured some wins.
Jun 18, 2025, 1:50 AM
Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill in a win for the crypto industry
Tina Nguyen, The Verge
In a 68-30 vote on Tuesday evening, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the GENIUS Act with bipartisan support. Eighteen Democrats joined the majority of Republicans in passing the bill, which is the first to establish a federal regulatory framework for stableco…
Jun 18, 2025, 1:48 AM
Diplomatic breakthrough or military action: Trump's choice on Iran?: ANALYSIS
Shannon K. Kingston, Luis Martinez, Anne Flaherty, ABC News
U.S. officials signaled Tuesday that the next 24 to 48 hours would be critical.
Jun 18, 2025, 12:59 AM