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US Chemical Safety Board at risk of being defunded

US Chemical Safety Board at risk of being defunded

Bernard L. Fontaine, Jr. M.Sc., CIH, CSP, FAIHA, Ishn.com

<p><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">The Trump administration has proposed to eliminate the U.S. Chemical Safety an…

EnvironmentGovernment OperationsFederal Agencies

Jun 23, 2025, 11:53 PM

Mahmoud Khalil, in 1st broadcast interview, says he'll continue his fight

Mahmoud Khalil, in 1st broadcast interview, says he'll continue his fight

Armando Garcia, Deena Zaru, Jon Schlosberg, Osej Serratos, ABC News

Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University activist who was detained by ICE, told ABC News that he remains undeterred amid his fight with the Trump administration.

ImmigrationCivil RightsPolicy & Legislation

Jun 23, 2025, 11:09 PM

Trump Says Israel and Iran Agree to ‘Complete and Total’ Ceasefire

Trump Says Israel and Iran Agree to ‘Complete and Total’ Ceasefire

Chantelle Lee, Time

Iran and Israel did not immediately issue official statements.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceNational SecurityCrisis & Emergency

Jun 23, 2025, 11:08 PM

Trump to rescind 'Roadless Rule' which protects 58 million acres of forest land

Trump to rescind 'Roadless Rule' which protects 58 million acres of forest land

Kirk Siegler, NPR

Speaking in New Mexico, President Trump's Secretary of Agriculture announced her intention to roll back a landmark 2001 conservation rule passed in the late hour of the Clinton administration.

EnvironmentPolicy & LegislationGovernment & Administration

Jun 23, 2025, 10:50 PM

Trump voters say Iran strikes don't conflict with his America First agenda

Trump voters say Iran strikes don't conflict with his America First agenda

Rachael Dziaba, ABC News

Most Trump voters contacted by ABC News support strikes on Iran and say they trust Trump to protect American interests while keeping the U.S. out of a prolonged conflict.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceElections & PoliticsGovernment & AdministrationPersonal & Family

Jun 23, 2025, 10:50 PM

Supreme Court lets Trump restart deporting migrants to ‘third countries’

Supreme Court lets Trump restart deporting migrants to ‘third countries’

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Dissenting justice warns court actions expose 'thousands to the risk of torture or death'.

Legal & JusticeImmigrationForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Jun 23, 2025, 10:43 PM

Trump says an Israel-Iran ceasefire is imminent, declaring an end is coming to what he's calling the '12 Day War'

Trump says an Israel-Iran ceasefire is imminent, declaring an end is coming to what he's calling the '12 Day War'

Jake Epstein, Business Insider

Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, president Trump announced on Truth Social, adding that it would go into effect Tuesday morning local time.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & EmergencyInternational Crisis

Jun 23, 2025, 10:38 PM

Donald Trump Says Israel and Iran Have Agreed to a Ceasefire

Donald Trump Says Israel and Iran Have Agreed to a Ceasefire

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Donald Trump just took to Truth Social to drop a bombshell -- claiming there’s a ceasefire between Israel and Iran set to kick in within 6 hours. The President wrote, "It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a…

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastIsraelIranSecurity & IntelligenceNational Security

Jun 23, 2025, 10:37 PM

The paradox driving Trump’s bad polling numbers

The paradox driving Trump’s bad polling numbers

Christian Paz, Vox

President Donald Trump is now the most unpopular he has been during his second term. More than half of American adults disapprove of the job he is doing, and he’s underwater on nearly every important issue of the day. The polling averages show this net disapp…

Elections & PoliticsPollingMedia & CommunicationsPersonal & FamilyGovernment & Administration

Jun 23, 2025, 10:31 PM

Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire to bring end to '12 DAY WAR,' Trump says

Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire to bring end to '12 DAY WAR,' Trump says

ABC News

Israel and Iran have agreed to a complete and total ceasefire, set to begin in approximately six hours, President Donald Trump announced social media.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & EmergencyInternational Crisis

Jun 23, 2025, 10:28 PM

Trump claims ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran

Trump claims ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

This is a breaking news story.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastInternational Crisis

Jun 23, 2025, 10:23 PM

Trump Wants to ‘Make Iran Great Again’

Trump Wants to ‘Make Iran Great Again’

David A. Graham, The Atlantic

The president’s call for “regime change” brings unpleasant echoes of the Iraq War.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastIranNational SecuritySecurity & Intelligence

Jun 23, 2025, 10:20 PM

The Supreme Court just stripped thousands of immigrants of their right to due process

The Supreme Court just stripped thousands of immigrants of their right to due process

Ian Millhiser, Vox

In a short, one-paragraph order, the Republican justices ruled on Monday evening that President Donald Trump may effectively nullify a federal law and an international treaty that is supposed to protect immigrants from torture. The Court’s order in Department…

Legal & JusticeImmigrationForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Jun 23, 2025, 10:19 PM

Did Trump have the legal authority to strike Iran?

Did Trump have the legal authority to strike Iran?

BBC News

Some lawmakers have called Trump's strikes on Iran "unconstitutional" - so did he have the authority to order them?

Security & IntelligenceNational SecurityMilitaryForeign Policy & InternationalMiddle East

Jun 23, 2025, 9:50 PM

Canon USA Increases Prices In Response to Trump’s Tariffs

Canon USA Increases Prices In Response to Trump’s Tariffs

Jeremy Gray, PetaPixel

Canon has joined many of its peers in increasing prices in the United States, with many products now costing several hundred dollars more than before. [Read More]

TradeTaxesEconomy & Finance

Jun 23, 2025, 9:41 PM

Trump Says U.S. Won’t Respond to Iran’s Retaliatory Strike in Qatar

Trump Says U.S. Won’t Respond to Iran’s Retaliatory Strike in Qatar

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

"CONGRATULATIONS WORLD, IT’S TIME FOR PEACE!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 23, 2025, 9:05 PM

Trump Media Has a Bold Plan to Regain Confidence

Trump Media Has a Bold Plan to Regain Confidence

Luc Olinga, Gizmodo.com

With its stock down almost 48% this year, the company behind Truth Social is authorizing a massive $400 million share repurchase.

Stock MarketSmall BusinessMedia & CommunicationsEconomy & FinancePersonal Business

Jun 23, 2025, 8:56 PM

SCOTUS allows Trump to resume 3rd-country removals without due process requirement

SCOTUS allows Trump to resume 3rd-country removals without due process requirement

Devin Dwyer, ABC News

The Supreme Court handed Trump a major win by allowing officials to resume deportation of migrants to third countries without additional due process requirements.

Legal & JusticeImmigrationGovernment & Administration

Jun 23, 2025, 8:53 PM

Trump’s FTC will approve an ad merger — with a gift to Elon Musk’s X

Trump’s FTC will approve an ad merger — with a gift to Elon Musk’s X

Lauren Feiner, The Verge

The all-Republican Federal Trade Commission agreed to approve a $13.5 billion ad merger if it includes a ban on steering ad dollars away from platforms or publishers based on “political or ideological viewpoints.” The order, which was reported by The New York…

Economy & FinanceMedia & CommunicationsPolicy & Legislation

Jun 23, 2025, 8:48 PM

Were U.S. Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Program Successful?

Were U.S. Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Program Successful?

Geoff Brumfiel, NPR

The U.S. entered Israel's war against Iran over the weekend, dropping bombs and firing missiles on three Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities. We hear from some experts on whether they think the attacks were successful in damaging or destroying Iran's abilit…

Foreign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityIntelligenceMiddle EastArms Control

Jun 23, 2025, 8:44 PM

Arizona Sheriff Gets Shitty Because People Protested An ICE-Led Drug Raid

Arizona Sheriff Gets Shitty Because People Protested An ICE-Led Drug Raid

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

What a surprise. The most intellectually dishonest people in the nation still have the biggest bullhorns. That’s why a regular-ass drug raid that occurred in Tuscon, Arizona somehow makes headlines in New York City. Here’s the New York Post, disingenuously re…

Border SecurityLaw EnforcementCivil RightsMedia & CommunicationsRegional & State

Jun 23, 2025, 8:39 PM

Satellite images show extent of US bombing damage to Iran nuclear sites

Satellite images show extent of US bombing damage to Iran nuclear sites

Camilla Alcini, ABC News

Experts looking at satellite images of Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz give a first damage assessment

National SecurityIranNuclear PolicyIntelligenceMilitary

Jun 23, 2025, 8:36 PM

Is dropping bombs the answer to Iran’s nuclear programme?

Is dropping bombs the answer to Iran’s nuclear programme?

Al Jazeera English

Tehran says its nuclear technical know-how can't be destroyed.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceNational Security

Jun 23, 2025, 8:29 PM

3 ways Americans could pay for Trump’s war with Iran

3 ways Americans could pay for Trump’s war with Iran

Eric Levitz, Vox

President Donald Trump has framed his strikes on Iran as a costless triumph. The president is not asking Americans to accept sacrifices in service of destroying the Iranian nuclear program — only to applaud his already successful destruction of it. “Iran’s ke…

Foreign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityMilitaryEconomy & FinanceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 23, 2025, 8:29 PM

Trump Snubbed Jared Isaacman as NASA Chief, but the Private Astronaut Isn’t Done With Space

Trump Snubbed Jared Isaacman as NASA Chief, but the Private Astronaut Isn’t Done With Space

Passant Rabie, Gizmodo.com

Isaacman wants to partner with academic institutions to launch robotic missions to space.

Space PolicyScience PolicyTechnology RegulationPersonal Business

Jun 23, 2025, 8:24 PM

Is Iran's nuclear program 'obliterated'? What we know so far about the damage done

Is Iran's nuclear program 'obliterated'? What we know so far about the damage done

Julia Jacobo, ABC News

The amount of damage the targeted sites of Iran's nuclear program sustained may be unclear, based on conflicting statements from officials and experts.

National SecurityIntelligenceMiddle EastIranArms Control

Jun 23, 2025, 8:17 PM

Democratic senators rent space at the Kennedy Center to host a Pride event

Democratic senators rent space at the Kennedy Center to host a Pride event

Elizabeth Blair, NPR

A group of Democratic senators and Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller are hosting a Pride celebration at the Kennedy Center Monday evening. But the Kennedy Center has nothing to do with programming it.

LGBTQ+ RightsCivil RightsElections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsRegional & State

Jun 23, 2025, 8:16 PM

Donald Trump Completely Destroyed The White House Rose Garden, And These Before-And-After Photos Are Unthinkable

Donald Trump Completely Destroyed The White House Rose Garden, And These Before-And-After Photos Are Unthinkable

Hilary Hanson, Buzzfeed

President Donald Trump has vowed to pave over the grass...

Government OperationsEthicsPersonal Business

Jun 23, 2025, 8:06 PM

AMD, Keysight Technologies Collaborate to Develop PCIe 6.0 for High-Speed AI Applications

AMD, Keysight Technologies Collaborate to Develop PCIe 6.0 for High-Speed AI Applications

Maham Fatima, Yahoo Entertainment

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the best QQQ stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 18, AMD partnered with Keysight Technologies ...

Technology RegulationScience PolicyEconomy & FinanceSmall BusinessHealth & Science

Jun 23, 2025, 8:03 PM

Some candidates focus on blocking Cuomo's path a day before NYC's mayoral primary

Some candidates focus on blocking Cuomo's path a day before NYC's mayoral primary

ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press, ABC News

Their chances of becoming the next mayor of New York City may have dimmed

Elections & PoliticsRegional & StateNew York

Jun 23, 2025, 7:56 PM

Trump faces bipartisan pushback to Iran strike as some question his war powers

Trump faces bipartisan pushback to Iran strike as some question his war powers

Mariam Khan, Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News

President Donald Trump's strike against Iran will be met with pushback on Capitol Hill this week as some lawmakers argue the military action was unconstitutional.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Jun 23, 2025, 7:35 PM

Former B-2 pilot shares details behind Iran nuclear facility strikes

Former B-2 pilot shares details behind Iran nuclear facility strikes

Doc Louallen, ABC News

A retired B-2 bomber pilot reveals details about the historic U.S. strike on Iran, including stealth tactics, pilot preparations and decadelong planning.

National SecurityMilitaryIntelligenceCybersecuritySecurity & Intelligence

Jun 23, 2025, 7:33 PM

The US military dropped new photos of the Operation Midnight Hammer B-2 Spirit bombers

The US military dropped new photos of the Operation Midnight Hammer B-2 Spirit bombers

Jake Epstein, Business Insider

The US Air Force released photos and imagery showing the stealth aircraft preparing to bomb Iran and returning back to base.

National SecurityMilitaryIntelligenceSecurity & IntelligenceForeign Policy & International

Jun 23, 2025, 7:33 PM

Why Democrats Can’t Get On the Same Page on Trump’s Iran Strike

Why Democrats Can’t Get On the Same Page on Trump’s Iran Strike

Philip Elliott, Time

Prominent Democrats including AOC, Chuck Schumer, and John Fetterman are at odds over the correct response to Trump's Iran strike. Here's why

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Jun 23, 2025, 7:07 PM

While District Court Judge Questions Trump’s Military Deployment; Appeals Court Shrugs

While District Court Judge Questions Trump’s Military Deployment; Appeals Court Shrugs

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

The normalization of authoritarianism is happening in real time in federal courtrooms. While district court judges try to apply actual legal standards to Trump’s near constant attempts to find ever more constitutional crises to create, appeals courts are busy…

Legal & JusticeSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Jun 23, 2025, 7:06 PM

Even Iranians Beaten and Imprisoned by an Unforgiving Regime Condemn Foreign Interference. Here’s Why

Even Iranians Beaten and Imprisoned by an Unforgiving Regime Condemn Foreign Interference. Here’s Why

Karl Vick, Time

"Arrest and imprisonment has not changed our views," says one defiant Iranian.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastIranSecurity & IntelligenceNational Security

Jun 23, 2025, 6:50 PM

Trump’s budget demands, Iran to split NATO summit focus

Trump’s budget demands, Iran to split NATO summit focus

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

NATO leaders gather Tuesday in The Hague for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATOEuropeEconomy & FinanceMilitary

Jun 23, 2025, 6:37 PM

The U.S. Attack on Iran May Have Completely Missed Its Mark. Trump and Hegseth Are Making It Worse.

The U.S. Attack on Iran May Have Completely Missed Its Mark. Trump and Hegseth Are Making It Worse.

Fred Kaplan, Slate Magazine

Much of Iran’s enriched uranium might not have been struck by the massive bunker-busting bombs after all.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 23, 2025, 6:35 PM

Moscow to abolish teaching of Ukrainian language in occupied regions

Moscow to abolish teaching of Ukrainian language in occupied regions

DPA, Yahoo Entertainment

The teaching of Ukrainian is to be abolished in the regions of the country occupied by Russian forces, the Moscow-based Kommersant daily reported on Monday. ...

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaEurope

Jun 23, 2025, 6:10 PM

After Donald Trump bombs Iran, what comes next?

After Donald Trump bombs Iran, what comes next?

Al Jazeera English

The US bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites raises fears of wider regional war.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 23, 2025, 6:07 PM

What Trump has said as he warned Iran not to retaliate against the US

What Trump has said as he warned Iran not to retaliate against the US

Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News

President Trump warned Iran against retaliation several times after the U.S. struck Tehran's nuclear facilities. On Monday, Tehran targeted a U.S. military base.

Security & IntelligenceForeign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityIranMiddle East

Jun 23, 2025, 6:04 PM

AI and Data Centers Could Cut More Climate-Change-Causing Emissions Than They Create

AI and Data Centers Could Cut More Climate-Change-Causing Emissions Than They Create

Sara Schonhardt, E&E News, Politicopro.com

Power-hungry AI and associated data centers could make the grid cleaner, eventually cutting more climate-change-causing emissions than they produce

EnvironmentEnergyTechnology RegulationScience PolicyHealth & Science

Jun 23, 2025, 6:00 PM

US attacks on Iran risk global conflict, Russia and China warn

US attacks on Iran risk global conflict, Russia and China warn

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Russia called the US strikes on Iran 'unjustified' and 'unprovoked', while China warned they 'set a bad precedent'.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceInternational Crisis

Jun 23, 2025, 5:58 PM

Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding Draws A-Listers, Huge Biz Power Players

Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding Draws A-Listers, Huge Biz Power Players

TMZ Staff, TMZ

The pull-out-all-the-stops wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy, is imminent ... and TMZ has learned more names of the stars, industry titans and well-connected entrepreneurs who'll be front and center. Among the power players…

Personal & FamilyPersonal BusinessLifestyleMedia & CommunicationsRegional & State

Jun 23, 2025, 5:49 PM

ICE Is Now Trying To Convince Congress Members It Needs 72-Hours Notice Before Facility Inspections

ICE Is Now Trying To Convince Congress Members It Needs 72-Hours Notice Before Facility Inspections

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

This was never an issue before, but it’s suddenly an issue now that ICE has gone full Gestapo to keep up with Trump’s mass deportation demands. ICE’s tactics — unmarked vehicles, masked officers, and untargeted raids of any place that might contain foreigners…

ImmigrationBorder SecurityGovernment OperationsEthicsSecurity Clearances

Jun 23, 2025, 5:49 PM

Trump wants to take out Iran’s nuclear program. His attacks may backfire.

Trump wants to take out Iran’s nuclear program. His attacks may backfire.

Michelle Bentley, Vox

Over the weekend, the United States bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran. Iran has been considered a political risk to America since the 1979 revolution, and President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that it cannot be allowed to possess nuclear weapons.…

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 23, 2025, 5:36 PM

‘Borat’ Director Says Sacha Baron Cohen Became Too Hollywood Following Film's Success

‘Borat’ Director Says Sacha Baron Cohen Became Too Hollywood Following Film's Success

Keegan Kelly, Cracked.com

Larry Charles details the breakdown of their relationship during the making of ‘The Dictator’

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & FamilyLegal & Justice

Jun 23, 2025, 5:30 PM

Musk’s attempts to politicize his Grok AI are bad for users and enterprises — here’s why

Musk’s attempts to politicize his Grok AI are bad for users and enterprises — here’s why

Carl Franzen, VentureBeat

As an independent business owner or leader, how could you possibly trust Grok to give you unbiased results?

Technology RegulationMedia & CommunicationsEconomy & FinanceHealth & Science

Jun 23, 2025, 5:29 PM

Iran Launches Missiles at U.S. Air Bases: Reports

Iran Launches Missiles at U.S. Air Bases: Reports

Andrew Perez, Rolling Stone

Iran reportedly targeted American military bases in Qatar and Iraq on Monday, following Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites

Security & IntelligenceForeign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNational SecurityCrisis & Emergency

Jun 23, 2025, 5:11 PM

Qatar Closes Airspace as Trump Sends Unhinged Tweets About Iran

Qatar Closes Airspace as Trump Sends Unhinged Tweets About Iran

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

Roughly 10,000 U.S. troops are stationed in Qatar.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 23, 2025, 5:03 PM

Trump’s Bizarre Use of ‘N-Word’ as He Calls Putin ‘THE BOSS’

Trump’s Bizarre Use of ‘N-Word’ as He Calls Putin ‘THE BOSS’

Sarah Ewall-Wice, Daily Beast

As the U.S. braced for Iran’s next move in the Middle East, President Donald Trump rambled on social media with a bizarre post where he invoked the “N word” ...

Media & CommunicationsSecurity & IntelligenceForeign Policy & InternationalPersonal & Family

Jun 23, 2025, 4:54 PM

Judge Shreds DOJ’s Manufactured Case Against Abrego Garcia: Evidence ‘Defies Common Sense’

Judge Shreds DOJ’s Manufactured Case Against Abrego Garcia: Evidence ‘Defies Common Sense’

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia (who we now find out, via his lawyer, prefers to be called Kilmar Abrego) keeps getting more and more bizarre. After being “accidentally” shipped to El Salvador — despite a judge’s order directly barring such a move — the Trum…

Legal & JusticeDOJ ActionsCongressional InvestigationsImmigrationSecurity Clearances

Jun 23, 2025, 4:27 PM

RAF flight evacuates British nationals from Israel

RAF flight evacuates British nationals from Israel

BBC News

Foreign Secretary David Lammy says 63 British nationals were evacuated by the RAF from Tel Aviv.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastCrisis & EmergencySecurity Incidents

Jun 23, 2025, 4:13 PM

Trump wants oil producers to pump more crude amid jitters that Iran may close critical shipping lane

Trump wants oil producers to pump more crude amid jitters that Iran may close critical shipping lane

AAMER MADHANI, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump on Monday called for the U.S. and other oil-producing economies to pump more oil as crude prices remain volatile following U.S...

Foreign Policy & InternationalEconomy & FinanceEnergyMiddle EastSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 23, 2025, 4:01 PM

Talk of regime change resonates with Iranians fleeing across border

Talk of regime change resonates with Iranians fleeing across border

BBC News

A steady stream of Iranians are crossing into Armenia by foot, laden with luggage and pets.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & EmergencySocial Issues & Culture

Jun 23, 2025, 4:00 PM

Girl Power! One of the U.S. Pilots Who Bombed Iran Was a Woman

Girl Power! One of the U.S. Pilots Who Bombed Iran Was a Woman

Lauren Tousignant, Jezebel

Trump's reckless decision to attack Iran might be one giant leap toward the annihilation of humanity, but at least it's one small step for gender equality.

Security & IntelligenceMilitaryCrisis & Emergency

Jun 23, 2025, 3:46 PM

Trump Demands Low Oil Prices After U.S. Attacks on Iran

Trump Demands Low Oil Prices After U.S. Attacks on Iran

Nikkimccannramirez, Rolling Stone

As Iran floats blockading the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes, Trump demands companies keep oil prices low for him

Foreign Policy & InternationalEnergyEconomy & FinanceSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 23, 2025, 3:41 PM

The new lies spreading about climate change

The new lies spreading about climate change

Justine Calma, The Verge

New strains of misinformation about climate change are spreading, meant to slow the growth of renewable energy needed to fix the problem. Rather than flat-out denying the mountains of evidence that show that humans are causing climate change, more recent talk…

EnvironmentEnergyClimate PolicyScience PolicyTechnology Regulation

Jun 23, 2025, 3:18 PM

DHS Warns Pro-Iranian Hackers Likely to Target U.S. Networks After Iranian Nuclear Strikes

DHS Warns Pro-Iranian Hackers Likely to Target U.S. Networks After Iranian Nuclear Strikes

info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News), Internet

The United States government has warned of cyber attacks mounted by pro-Iranian groups after it launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites as part of the Iran–Israel war that commenced on June 13, 2025. Stating that the ongoing conflict has created a "heigh…

National SecurityCybersecuritySecurity IncidentsIntelligenceTerrorism

Jun 23, 2025, 3:14 PM

Why the US is attacking Iran now

Why the US is attacking Iran now

Zack Beauchamp, Joshua Keating, Andrew Prokop, Vox

The United States bombed Iran on Saturday night, joining an Israeli-led offensive aimed at demolishing the Iranian nuclear program. The American assault targeted three facilities associated with the program at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow — the last of which w…

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceNational SecurityMilitary

Jun 23, 2025, 3:00 PM

WATCH: Karoline Leavitt discusses US strikes on Iran

WATCH: Karoline Leavitt discusses US strikes on Iran

ABC News

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt joins “GMA” to discuss the White House’s message following U.S. strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear program.

National SecurityMiddle EastForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 23, 2025, 2:25 PM

Hinge CEO Justin McLeod says dating AI chatbots is ‘playing with fire’

Hinge CEO Justin McLeod says dating AI chatbots is ‘playing with fire’

Nilay Patel, The Verge

Today, I’m talking with Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod. Hinge is one of the biggest dating apps in the United States — it’s rivaled only by Tinder, and both are owned by the massive conglomerate Match Group, which has consolidated a huge chunk of the onl…

Technology RegulationHealth & SciencePersonal & Family

Jun 23, 2025, 1:54 PM

As Israel-Iran war escalates, Ukraine fears ‘more losses’ to Russia

As Israel-Iran war escalates, Ukraine fears ‘more losses’ to Russia

Mansur Mirovalev, Al Jazeera English

Washington's support for Kyiv, already in doubt under President Trump, is set to decline further, analysts say.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaMiddle EastUkraineCrisis & Emergency

Jun 23, 2025, 1:35 PM

WATCH: Car goes airborne after road buckles in the heat

WATCH: Car goes airborne after road buckles in the heat

ABC News

A section of road buckled and sent a car flying as a heat wave impacted Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Natural Disasters

Jun 23, 2025, 1:24 PM

WATCH: Delivery driver helps overheating passengers on stopped train

WATCH: Delivery driver helps overheating passengers on stopped train

ABC News

A food delivery employee was seen on video throwing water bottles to passengers stuck on a train for two hours in the heat.

Jun 23, 2025, 1:09 PM

UN nuclear chief estimates damage to Iran’s facilities ‘very significant’

UN nuclear chief estimates damage to Iran’s facilities ‘very significant’

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Tehran has criticised Rafael Grossi for rhetoric it believes helped pave way for strikes, mulling exit from NPT.

Foreign Policy & InternationalInternational OrganizationsIranNational SecuritySecurity & Intelligence

Jun 23, 2025, 1:00 PM

Apple may offer to make at least some App Store changes to appease EU

Apple may offer to make at least some App Store changes to appease EU

news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher), AppleInsider

A new report claims that Apple is in last-minute negotiations with the European Union over App Store changes, in an attempt to avoid impending further fines.An EU flag with the App Store logoThe further fines in question relate to how Apple was initially fine…

Economy & FinancePolicy & LegislationLegal & Justice

Jun 23, 2025, 12:53 PM

Is Elon Musk Afraid of Donald Trump?

Is Elon Musk Afraid of Donald Trump?

Luc Olinga, Gizmodo.com

He talks about everything. He trolls world leaders. But as bombs fall and Trump roars, the richest man in the world says… nothing.

Media & CommunicationsSecurity & IntelligenceForeign Policy & InternationalPersonal & Family

Jun 23, 2025, 12:35 PM

Trump claims ‘bullseye’ after pictures of Iran’s nuclear sites emerge

Trump claims ‘bullseye’ after pictures of Iran’s nuclear sites emerge

Al Jazeera English

Donald Trump has said the images showing the aftermath of Iran’s nuclear sites following the US attack reveal "success".

National SecurityIranMilitaryIntelligenceForeign Policy & International

Jun 23, 2025, 12:34 PM

The US bombed Iran. Now, the whole world is watching the Strait of Hormuz.

The US bombed Iran. Now, the whole world is watching the Strait of Hormuz.

Hallam Bullock, Business Insider

All eyes are now on the Strait of Hormuz, a 90-mile strip critical to global oil prices.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceInternational CrisisEconomy & Finance

Jun 23, 2025, 12:17 PM

WATCH: OKC Thunder storm their way to 1st NBA title

WATCH: OKC Thunder storm their way to 1st NBA title

ABC News

The Oklahoma City Thunder made history to become the 2025 champions, dominating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Jun 23, 2025, 11:46 AM

Republican senators’ proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to send red states ‘backwards’

Republican senators’ proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to send red states ‘backwards’

Jessica Glenza, Yahoo Entertainment

Advocates fear Senate’s version of Trump’s budget bill could leave millions without healthcare and boost corporations

Policy & LegislationHealthcareEconomy & FinanceSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 23, 2025, 11:00 AM

Extreme Violence Without Genocide

Extreme Violence Without Genocide

Graeme Wood, The Atlantic

The plight of white South Africans is part of a much larger problem.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSocial Issues & CultureRegional & State

Jun 23, 2025, 11:00 AM

10 Monday AM Reads

10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Ken Griffin on Trump, Harvard and Why Novice Investors Won’t Beat the Pros: The founder of $66 billion hedge fund Citadel is making waves in Miami, the nucleus of the new “Wall Street South.” (Businessweek) • Big Tec…

Economy & FinancePersonal & FamilyRegional & State

Jun 23, 2025, 10:30 AM

‘People Have the Right to Be Outraged’: Charlamagne on Diddy, Trump, and Cancel Culture

‘People Have the Right to Be Outraged’: Charlamagne on Diddy, Trump, and Cancel Culture

Chris Kobiella, Rolling Stone

The Breakfast Club host reflects his years in radio, the state of American politics, and whether there’s a conspiracy to take down Black men

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CulturePersonal & FamilyElections & PoliticsLegal & Justice

Jun 23, 2025, 10:28 AM

Why markets are weirdly calm after the US bombed Iran

Why markets are weirdly calm after the US bombed Iran

Theron Mohamed, Business Insider

Investors expected choppy markets on Monday after the US bombed Iran on the weekend, but trading was muted due to uncertainty, timing, and optimism.

Economy & FinanceStock MarketForeign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastCrisis & Emergency

Jun 23, 2025, 10:11 AM

Alarming Conditions and Federal Chaos Could Spell a Disastrous California Fire Season

Alarming Conditions and Federal Chaos Could Spell a Disastrous California Fire Season

Ellyn Lapointe, Gizmodo.com

Experts say California is primed for a brutal fire season. Sweeping changes to federal emergency management agencies could make matters worse.

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Jun 23, 2025, 10:00 AM

Sinwar’s March of Folly

Sinwar’s March of Folly

Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic

Seldom has any action backfired so spectacularly as Hamas’s October 7 attack.

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Jun 23, 2025, 10:00 AM

Yes, That Big Anti-Trans Ruling Is Terrible. There’s Also a Bigger Problem.

Yes, That Big Anti-Trans Ruling Is Terrible. There’s Also a Bigger Problem.

Jill Filipovic, Slate Magazine

U.S. politics are failing trans youth. We're also failing them by not talking about this more.

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Jun 23, 2025, 9:45 AM

Iran vows response to US strikes as it hits back at Israel

Iran vows response to US strikes as it hits back at Israel

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

Tehran is weighing its military options as it follows up internationally on the US and Israeli strikes.

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Jun 23, 2025, 9:34 AM

Johnny Depp Anoints Himself 'Crash Test Dummy for #MeToo'

Johnny Depp Anoints Himself 'Crash Test Dummy for #MeToo'

Lauren Tousignant, Jezebel

"It was before Harvey Weinstein. And I sponged it, took it all in," Depp told The Times U.K. about his purported cancellation following the trial from hell.

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Jun 23, 2025, 9:27 AM

From the fringes to the mainstream: Meet the hardline anti-immigration activist who helped shape Trump's agenda

From the fringes to the mainstream: Meet the hardline anti-immigration activist who helped shape Trump's agenda

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR

The former leader of FAIR, the Federation for American Immigration Reform, Dan Stein, retired this year after more than 40 at the helm of the organization. The right-wing group has long fought to reduce immigration and for tougher border controls. Under Presi…

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Jun 23, 2025, 9:03 AM

Trump said he'd send 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo. He's sent about 500

Trump said he'd send 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo. He's sent about 500

Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR

Trump vowed in January to send up to 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo, but so far about 500 have been flown to and from there. Critics say his goal appears to be frightening migrants into self-deporting.

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Jun 23, 2025, 9:00 AM

Ahead of this week's NATO summit, Europe is uncertain about its old ally, the U.S.

Ahead of this week's NATO summit, Europe is uncertain about its old ally, the U.S.

Eleanor Beardsley, NPR

This year's NATO summit opens Tuesday, attended by a disengaged United States, which seems bent on fighting its own battles, rather than helping European allies with the increased threat from Russia.

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Jun 23, 2025, 9:00 AM

Israel-Iran live updates: Iran's Khamenei says 'punishment' of Israel will continue

Israel-Iran live updates: Iran's Khamenei says 'punishment' of Israel will continue

David Brennan, ABC News

U.S. aircraft attacked three facilities in Iran related to the country's nuclear program on Saturday.

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Jun 23, 2025, 7:28 AM

Trump admin live updates: Trump to meet with national security team on Monday

Trump admin live updates: Trump to meet with national security team on Monday

David Brennan, ABC News

Trump addressed the nation on Saturday night after the U.S. carried out airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facility, which he called "a spectacular military success."

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Jun 23, 2025, 6:49 AM

Emaciated after 5 years in prison, Belarusian dissident Tsikhanouski vows to fight on

Emaciated after 5 years in prison, Belarusian dissident Tsikhanouski vows to fight on

The Associated Press, NPR

Siarhei Tsikhanouski is almost unrecognizable. Belarus' key opposition figure, spent years in solitary confinement. He credits U.S. President Trump in aiding with his release over the weekend.

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Jun 23, 2025, 5:51 AM

US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

BBC News

Iran's Press TV had earlier reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastIranNational SecurityCrisis & Emergency

Jun 23, 2025, 4:12 AM

WATCH: Analyzing ‘bunker buster’ bombs in combat

WATCH: Analyzing ‘bunker buster’ bombs in combat

ABC News

ABC News’ military analyst, former Marine Col. Steve Ganyard discusses the U.S. using "bunker buster" bombs for the first time on Iran and the damage they caused.

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Jun 23, 2025, 2:19 AM

WATCH: Life-threatening, record-breaking weather and temperatures across the US

WATCH: Life-threatening, record-breaking weather and temperatures across the US

ABC News

There are 150 million Americans on alert ahead of the extreme heat event, meanwhile heavy rain triggered dangerous flash flooding in central New York.

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Jun 23, 2025, 2:18 AM

Trump Humiliates Hegseth, Rubio and Vance With Iran ‘Regime’ Post

Trump Humiliates Hegseth, Rubio and Vance With Iran ‘Regime’ Post

Jasmine Venet, Matt Young, Daily Beast

President Donald Trump muddied three of his top allies’ claims that the United States wasn’t attempting a “regime change” in Iran. Trump’s inner circle...

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Jun 23, 2025, 12:18 AM

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