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White House plans to limit classified info it shares with Congress on Iran attack

White House plans to limit classified info it shares with Congress on Iran attack

Kelsey Walsh, Allison Pecorin, Lauren Peller, Katherine Faulders, ABC News

The Trump administration is planning to limit classified information shared with Congress, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.

Security & IntelligenceGovernment & AdministrationForeign Policy & International

Jun 25, 2025, 11:49 PM

'Our food doesn't even last the month' - Americans brace for Trump's welfare cuts

'Our food doesn't even last the month' - Americans brace for Trump's welfare cuts

BBC News

About 16% of West Virginians rely on a federal food subsidy programme that is facing big cuts.

Policy & LegislationEconomy & FinanceSocial Issues & CultureRegional & State

Jun 25, 2025, 11:31 PM

Trump slams news coverage of US intel report on Iran attack, says B-2 pilots upset

Trump slams news coverage of US intel report on Iran attack, says B-2 pilots upset

Ivan Pereira, ABC News

President Donald Trump attempted to dismiss U.S. intelligence reports on the attack on Iranian nuclear facilities claiming such rhetoric allegedly devalued the military.

Security & IntelligenceNational SecurityMilitaryStatementsMedia Criticism

Jun 25, 2025, 11:15 PM

'F*** you!’ Trump vet grilled under oath on whistleblower’s autocratic bombshell

'F*** you!’ Trump vet grilled under oath on whistleblower’s autocratic bombshell

NBC, Yahoo Entertainment

Top DOJ officials were grilled on Capitol Hill following an explosive complaint from a fired DJ attorney alleging Emile Bove ordered his team to flout court ...

Legal & JusticeGovernment & AdministrationPolicy & Legislation

Jun 25, 2025, 11:12 PM

The virtually abandoned Florida airport being turned into 'Alligator Alcatraz'

The virtually abandoned Florida airport being turned into 'Alligator Alcatraz'

BBC News

Surrounded by alligator infested swamps, BBC Mundo visited the site forming part of the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda.

Regional & StateFloridaImmigration

Jun 25, 2025, 11:02 PM

Notice a red sticker on a Dollar Tree item? It means the price is going up

Notice a red sticker on a Dollar Tree item? It means the price is going up

Alex Bitter, Business Insider

Dollar Tree is raising prices to $1.50 on some items that used to cost $1.25. Employees are putting red stickers over items to note the change.

Small BusinessEconomy & FinancePrices and Cost of Living

Jun 25, 2025, 10:53 PM

The MAGA dream family would cost all of us

The MAGA dream family would cost all of us

Anna North, Vox

The MAGA movement has a particular vision of the ideal American family. For starters, there are lots of kids. There’s a dad who works a manufacturing job to provide for them financially. And, according to many influential figures on the right, there’s a stay-…

Social Issues & CulturePolicy & LegislationFamily ActivitiesEconomy & FinancePersonal & Family

Jun 25, 2025, 10:11 PM

Trump Mobile drops false 'made in America' promise

Trump Mobile drops false 'made in America' promise

news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard), AppleInsider

The T1 "Trump" Phone won't launch in time to fight the iPhone 17 release, and more than a week after debut, claims of the device being made in America have been scrubbed from the website.Photoshop of what the T1 Phone might look like. Image source: Trump Mobi…

Personal BusinessMedia & CommunicationsTechnology Regulation

Jun 25, 2025, 9:19 PM

Senators question Trump plan to kill federal funds for PBS, NPR and some foreign aid

Senators question Trump plan to kill federal funds for PBS, NPR and some foreign aid

Scott Neuman, NPR

Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee pushed back against the Trump administration's bid to rescind federal funding for public broadcasting and international aid programs.

Policy & LegislationGovernment & AdministrationEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & InternationalMedia & Communications

Jun 25, 2025, 9:12 PM

Trump Calls Mamdani a ‘Communist Lunatic’ a Day After NYC Primary Upset

Trump Calls Mamdani a ‘Communist Lunatic’ a Day After NYC Primary Upset

Juwayriah Wright, Time

After Zohran Mamdani’s shocking mayoral primary success, Trump slammed the Democratic socialist in a fiery Truth Social post.

Elections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 25, 2025, 8:55 PM

A Social Network Sequel Is Finally Happening, But There's One Big Problem

A Social Network Sequel Is Finally Happening, But There's One Big Problem

staff@slashfilm.com (Nina Starner), /FILM

A sequel to The Social Network is finally happening, but the change in director has us a little nervous. Here's what we know.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CultureHealth & Science

Jun 25, 2025, 8:46 PM

The top US general says Iran likely never saw the B-2 bombers that hit its nuclear sites. Here's why they might have gone undetected.

The top US general says Iran likely never saw the B-2 bombers that hit its nuclear sites. Here's why they might have gone undetected.

Chris Panella, Business Insider

The operation against Iran's nuclear sites likely took advantage of the stealth capabilities of B-2s, as well as other conditions.

Security & IntelligenceNational SecurityMilitaryIntelligenceCybersecurity

Jun 25, 2025, 8:45 PM

Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from prison pending his criminal trial

Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from prison pending his criminal trial

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR

Despite the court order, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is likely to be immediately taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which has said he must be deported no matter what happens in his criminal trial.

Legal & JusticeImmigration

Jun 25, 2025, 8:45 PM

WATCH: New sketch released in 2016 murder of man playing Pokémon Go

WATCH: New sketch released in 2016 murder of man playing Pokémon Go

ABC News

The FBI released a sketch of a second person possibly connected to the murder of Calvin Riley, a man who was fatally shot while playing the Pokémon Go game.

Legal & JusticeSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 25, 2025, 8:42 PM

'Obliterated': The firestorm over how Trump described damage to Iran nuclear sites

'Obliterated': The firestorm over how Trump described damage to Iran nuclear sites

Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News

President Trump's doubling down on his assessment that U.S. strikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities, but said the word "got us in trouble."

National SecurityMilitaryIranForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 25, 2025, 8:40 PM

RFK’s attack on children’s vaccines, explained

RFK’s attack on children’s vaccines, explained

Patrick Reis, Vox

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: An influential panel that makes vaccine recommendation…

Public HealthMedical ResearchScience PolicyGovernment & AdministrationPolitical Endorsements

Jun 25, 2025, 8:34 PM

NATO secretary-general calls Trump 'Daddy'

NATO secretary-general calls Trump 'Daddy'

Mary Bruce, Joseph Simonetti, Emily Chang, ABC News

Rutte piled praise on Trump when asked about his use of the term.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATOMedia & CommunicationsPersonal & FamilyGovernment & Administration

Jun 25, 2025, 8:18 PM

The People Judges Say Trump Has Wrongly Deported So Far

The People Judges Say Trump Has Wrongly Deported So Far

Solcyré Burga, Time

In less than six months, courts have directed the Trump Administration to bring back at least four people it has deported.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationImmigrationLegal & JusticeSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 25, 2025, 8:15 PM

Microsoft Dependency Has Risks

Microsoft Dependency Has Risks

Miloslav Homer, Miloslavhomer.cz

This is not an opinion, this is not an opinion... it's an opinion, isn't it?

Technology RegulationSecurity & IntelligenceEconomy & Finance

Jun 25, 2025, 8:08 PM

Laura Loomer Demands Trump Charge Zohran Over Made-Up Terrorism Claim

Laura Loomer Demands Trump Charge Zohran Over Made-Up Terrorism Claim

Nikkimccannramirez, Rolling Stone

Republicans launched a barrage of Islamophobic attacks against Zohran Mamdani following his victory in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CultureElections & PoliticsForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 25, 2025, 8:01 PM

Trump says he doesn’t care if US, Iran sign a nuclear agreement

Trump says he doesn’t care if US, Iran sign a nuclear agreement

Al Jazeera English

Donald Trump said the US and Iran will hold talks next week but he doesn’t care about signing an agreement.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranNuclear Policy

Jun 25, 2025, 7:39 PM

WATCH: Lightning strike in South Carolina injures 20 as heat wave scorches East Coast

WATCH: Lightning strike in South Carolina injures 20 as heat wave scorches East Coast

ABC News

More than 120 million Americans remain under heat alerts Wednesday as record-breaking temperatures and dangerous humidity grip the East Coast.

Natural DisastersPublic Health EmergencyClimate Policy

Jun 25, 2025, 7:26 PM

US lawmaker denies charges stemming from immigration centre visit

US lawmaker denies charges stemming from immigration centre visit

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Representative LaMonica McIver has been accused of assault as the Trump administration accuses Democrats of obstruction.

Legal & JusticeImmigrationPolicy & Legislation

Jun 25, 2025, 7:11 PM

ICE’s Military-Style Raid Of A Los Angeles Flea Market Netted Only Two Arrests

ICE’s Military-Style Raid Of A Los Angeles Flea Market Netted Only Two Arrests

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

There are a few thousand military troops in Los Angeles now, thanks to Trump’s Martial Plan. Local law enforcement officials pointed out they had the situation under control, what with most of the violence (what there was of it that isn’t police violence) lim…

Border SecurityMilitarySecurity Incidents

Jun 25, 2025, 7:08 PM

'I can see it's upsetting' - Trump asks BBC Ukrainian reporter about her family

'I can see it's upsetting' - Trump asks BBC Ukrainian reporter about her family

BBC News

The US president asks Myroslava Petsa about her husband on the frontline after she asks him about supplying air defences to Ukraine.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaUkraineMedia & CommunicationsInterviews

Jun 25, 2025, 7:05 PM

Trump Reportedly Cuts Funding for Publisher of Prestigious Nature Journals and Scientific American Magazine

Trump Reportedly Cuts Funding for Publisher of Prestigious Nature Journals and Scientific American Magazine

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com

Scientific journals are just too woke.

Science PolicyGovernment & AdministrationHealth & ScienceEconomy & Finance

Jun 25, 2025, 7:00 PM

DOJ sues entire Maryland federal judiciary over immigration policy

DOJ sues entire Maryland federal judiciary over immigration policy

Alexander Mallin, ABC News

"This lawsuit involves yet another regrettable example of the unlawful use of equitable powers to restrain the Executive," the lawsuit reads.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationImmigrationLegal & JusticeDOJ Actions

Jun 25, 2025, 6:57 PM

Counterterrorism experts warn Iran could retaliate in the US

Counterterrorism experts warn Iran could retaliate in the US

Bill Hutchinson, ABC News

With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, law enforcement and federal officials are on guard for retaliation from Iran.

National SecurityTerrorismSecurity IncidentsIntelligenceBorder Security

Jun 25, 2025, 6:54 PM

J.D. Vance Memes Are Back Thanks to Disputed Border Control Incident

J.D. Vance Memes Are Back Thanks to Disputed Border Control Incident

Miles Klee, Rolling Stone

Immigration authorities had to deny reports that a tourist was sent home for having an edited image of the vice president on his phone.

Border SecurityFree SpeechSocial MediaImmigrationMedia & Communications

Jun 25, 2025, 6:41 PM

Not just stealth bombers: Trump says F-35 and F-22 stealth fighters were part of the Operation Midnight Hammer strikes on Iran

Not just stealth bombers: Trump says F-35 and F-22 stealth fighters were part of the Operation Midnight Hammer strikes on Iran

Jake Epstein, Business Insider

The disclosure sheds new light on which fifth-generation aircraft participated in Operation Midnight Hammer last weekend.

MilitaryNational SecuritySecurity & IntelligenceForeign Policy & InternationalMiddle East

Jun 25, 2025, 6:38 PM

Bernie Sanders Roasts Joe Rogan for Siding With Government Censorship

Bernie Sanders Roasts Joe Rogan for Siding With Government Censorship

Keegan Kelly, Cracked.com

Rogan defended Trump’s many lawsuits against various journalists

Free SpeechMedia & CommunicationsLegal & Justice

Jun 25, 2025, 6:35 PM

Trump doesn't rule out sending Ukraine more Patriot missiles after Zelenskyy meeting

Trump doesn't rule out sending Ukraine more Patriot missiles after Zelenskyy meeting

Lalee Ibssa, ABC News

Following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO Summit, President Donald Trump didn't rule out sending Ukraine monetary and defense aid.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceMilitaryNATO

Jun 25, 2025, 6:21 PM

Food Assistance Programs Should Incentivize Healthier Eating. Here’s Why

Food Assistance Programs Should Incentivize Healthier Eating. Here’s Why

Arianna Huffington, Time

Arianna Huffington makes a case against using SNAP benefits to subsidize soda.

Policy & LegislationHealth & ScienceGovernment & Administration

Jun 25, 2025, 5:53 PM

Corporate Deal Making Made Easy: Just Give Donald Trump Personal Power To Approve All Strategic Decisions

Corporate Deal Making Made Easy: Just Give Donald Trump Personal Power To Approve All Strategic Decisions

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

Here’s a fun corporate governance puzzle for you. Suppose you’re a foreign company trying to buy an American steel producer. The previous administration blocked your deal. The current president promised during his campaign to block it too, saying he’d stop it…

Economy & FinancePolicy & LegislationForeign Policy & InternationalGovernment & AdministrationPersonal & Family

Jun 25, 2025, 5:47 PM

Trump administration sues Maryland court system over deportation rulings

Trump administration sues Maryland court system over deportation rulings

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The Trump government has criticised Maryland's federal judges for 'judicial overreach' in their immigration orders.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationLegal & JusticeForeign Policy & InternationalImmigration

Jun 25, 2025, 5:44 PM

Jeff Bezos Wedding Plans Disrupted After Protesters Threaten to Fill Venice Canals With Inflatable Crocodiles

Jeff Bezos Wedding Plans Disrupted After Protesters Threaten to Fill Venice Canals With Inflatable Crocodiles

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

Guests are rumored to include Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, and Ivanka Trump.

Personal & FamilySocial Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Jun 25, 2025, 5:40 PM

Why the US just can’t quit Middle East wars

Why the US just can’t quit Middle East wars

Joshua Keating, Vox

In April 1980, President Jimmy Carter authorized Operation Eagle Claw, an ill-fated military operation to rescue the American hostages held at the US embassy in Iran. Since then, every US president has ordered at least one — usually more than one — military i…

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 25, 2025, 5:27 PM

Did the US and Israel really obliterate Iran’s nuclear facilities?

Did the US and Israel really obliterate Iran’s nuclear facilities?

Al Jazeera English

A leaked intelligence report has cast doubt on Trump and Netanyahu’s claims about destroying Iran's nuclear programme.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastIranSecurity & IntelligenceNational Security

Jun 25, 2025, 5:16 PM

NATO commits to major defence spending hike sought by Trump

NATO commits to major defence spending hike sought by Trump

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The bloc agrees to boost spending to 5% of GDP, but Spain, Belgium and Slovakia say they will struggle to meet target.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATOMilitarySecurity & IntelligenceEconomy & Finance

Jun 25, 2025, 5:12 PM

WATCH: Landscaper throws house party while homeowners are away

WATCH: Landscaper throws house party while homeowners are away

ABC News

Michael Brown, accused of throwing an illegal house party at a mansion, claims he did not break the law but acknowledged he might have broken some rules set by the property owners.

Personal LegalPersonal BusinessRegional & State

Jun 25, 2025, 4:47 PM

Trump Lashes Out Over Leaked Report Finding Iran Strikes Weren’t Totally Effective

Trump Lashes Out Over Leaked Report Finding Iran Strikes Weren’t Totally Effective

Nikkimccannramirez, Rolling Stone

Donald Trump insisted Iran's nuclear facilities were "obliterated" at a NATO summit after a leaked Pentagon report found they survived U.S. strikes.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligencePolicy & Legislation

Jun 25, 2025, 4:29 PM

ICE Ups Its Bullshit: Claims Assaults Are Up 500% After Being Questioned About Its 413% Figure

ICE Ups Its Bullshit: Claims Assaults Are Up 500% After Being Questioned About Its 413% Figure

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

Using statistics to lie is so commonplace, it’s hardly worth noting. But the DHS can’t even be bothered to use statistics to lie. Instead, it just repeats the lie and uses this lie to engage in circular reasoning. Washington Post columnist Philip Bump angered…

Security IncidentsMedia & CommunicationsGovernment & Administration

Jun 25, 2025, 4:25 PM

Will Trump’s Israel-Iran ceasefire really hold?

Will Trump’s Israel-Iran ceasefire really hold?

Al Jazeera English

US leader Trump scolded Israel for continuing to strike Iran after he declared a ceasefire. Can the fragile truce hold?

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastRussiaSecurity & IntelligenceNational Security

Jun 25, 2025, 4:06 PM

Can Trump Lie His Way out of Economic Disaster? We’re Already Finding Out.

Can Trump Lie His Way out of Economic Disaster? We’re Already Finding Out.

Nitish Pahwa, Slate Magazine

The president’s attempts to undermine the Fed’s authority are not to be taken lightly.

Economy & FinanceGovernment & AdministrationMedia & Communications

Jun 25, 2025, 3:47 PM

Emil Bove, Trump's former lawyer-turned-DOJ official faces confirmation for judgeship

Emil Bove, Trump's former lawyer-turned-DOJ official faces confirmation for judgeship

Alexander Mallin, ABC News

Emil Bove, President Trump's former personal attorney who has been helping lead the DOJ, faces a Senate confirmation hearing to serve as a federal appeals court judge.

Government & AdministrationLegal & JusticePolicy & LegislationElections & Politics

Jun 25, 2025, 3:31 PM

CDC director nominee grilled on vaccines, public health in confirmation hearing

CDC director nominee grilled on vaccines, public health in confirmation hearing

Sarah Beth Hensley, Will McDuffie, Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News

President Trump's pick for the director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Susan Monarez, is set to face questions about her vision for the agency.

Public HealthMedical ResearchGovernment & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationHealth & Science

Jun 25, 2025, 3:30 PM

Cancel the grizzly bear

Cancel the grizzly bear

Christine Peterson, Vox

In the early 1900s, long before smartphones and selfie sticks, tourists flocked to Yellowstone National Park — not for the geysers or scenery, but for a grotesque show: A nightly spectacle of grizzly bears raiding cafeteria scraps from open-pit landfills like…

EnvironmentNational SecurityPublic HealthTourism

Jun 25, 2025, 3:14 PM

Zelenskyy meets Trump on NATO sidelines; Putin will skip BRICS in Brazil

Zelenskyy meets Trump on NATO sidelines; Putin will skip BRICS in Brazil

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Ukrainian leader steps up diplomatic push, while his Russian counterpart will skip a summit due to ICC arrest warrant.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATORussiaUkraineInternational Organizations

Jun 25, 2025, 2:48 PM

Trump Administration Ousts National Science Foundation from Headquarters Building

Trump Administration Ousts National Science Foundation from Headquarters Building

Robin Bravender, E&E News, Politicopro.com

Employees at the National Science Foundation say they’ve been blindsided by a plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to take over their offices

Government OperationsFederal AgenciesScience Policy

Jun 25, 2025, 2:25 PM

The 'No Space for Bezos' Movement Is the Only Good Thing About the Bezos Wedding

The 'No Space for Bezos' Movement Is the Only Good Thing About the Bezos Wedding

Audra Heinrichs, Jezebel

For the past week, a group of Venetians has made Jeff Bezos and Laura Sanchez's impending nuptials a little more difficult.

Personal BusinessRegional & StateSocial Issues & CultureProtests

Jun 25, 2025, 2:20 PM

Trump considers more Patriots for Ukraine, says Putin "has to end" the war

Trump considers more Patriots for Ukraine, says Putin "has to end" the war

Jeff Mason and Yuliia Dysa, Yahoo Entertainment

THE HAGUE (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday he will consider providing more of the Patriot missiles that Ukraine needs to defend ...

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligencePolicy & Legislation

Jun 25, 2025, 2:12 PM

Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos Arrive Into Venice, Waving To Onlookers

Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos Arrive Into Venice, Waving To Onlookers

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Drumroll, baby! Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos have touched down in Venice -- and they're grinning, glowing, flanked by a super hot bodyguard!!! Lauren was living it up Wednesday -- glam locked in, sunnies on, smiling like she owned Venice as she…

Personal & FamilyTravel

Jun 25, 2025, 2:11 PM

Trump is using “diplomacy as a ruse” to strike Iran

Trump is using “diplomacy as a ruse” to strike Iran

Al Jazeera English

“Iran is willing to engage diplomatically, but what we’ve not seen is any good faith from the United States.”

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranRussiaSecurity & IntelligenceArms Control

Jun 25, 2025, 1:33 PM

‘This Is in our DNA.’ Western Senator Blasts Mike Lee’s Crusade to Privatize Public Land

‘This Is in our DNA.’ Western Senator Blasts Mike Lee’s Crusade to Privatize Public Land

Tim Dickinson, Rolling Stone

Ron Wyden warns that the MAGA Republican seeking “mandatory disposal” of public lands is not giving up

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationLegal & JusticeElections & PoliticsRegional & State

Jun 25, 2025, 1:30 PM

Why is NATO boosting defence spending and can Europe afford it?

Why is NATO boosting defence spending and can Europe afford it?

Al Jazeera English

In a political win for US President Donald Trump, NATO member states have endorsed a big new defence spending target.

NATOMilitaryEuropeForeign Policy & International

Jun 25, 2025, 1:25 PM

Cornell student on self-deportation from the US

Cornell student on self-deportation from the US

Al Jazeera English

Momodou Taal, a Cornell student, sued Trump in 2025 over orders targeting pro-Palestinian activists.

ImmigrationCivil RightsLegal & Justice

Jun 25, 2025, 1:16 PM

Patrick Reis Joins Slate as Politics Editor

Patrick Reis Joins Slate as Politics Editor

Katie Rayford, Slate Magazine

Veteran politics editor Patrick Reis of Vox and Rolling Stone brings a wealth of experience, insights and curiosity to Slate's politics coverage.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & FamilyRegional & State

Jun 25, 2025, 1:16 PM

Iran attacks overshadow NATO summit on new defence spending deal

Iran attacks overshadow NATO summit on new defence spending deal

Al Jazeera English

At the NATO summit US President Trump claimed Iran’s nuclear sites were “obliterated,” contradicting a leaked

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceNATO

Jun 25, 2025, 12:49 PM

San Francisco May De-Wokify the Golden Gate Bridge to Appease Trump

San Francisco May De-Wokify the Golden Gate Bridge to Appease Trump

Lucas Ropek, Gizmodo.com

The agency that operates the bridge is concerned about a federal crackdown.

Government OperationsFederal AgenciesDonald TrumpRegional & StateCalifornia

Jun 25, 2025, 12:45 PM

A Military Ethics Professor Resigns in Protest

A Military Ethics Professor Resigns in Protest

Tom Nichols, The Atlantic

Over the course of several months, Pauline Shanks Kaurin concluded she no longer had the academic freedom necessary for doing her job.

EthicsMilitarySecurity & IntelligenceLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Jun 25, 2025, 12:18 PM

US didn’t destroy Iran’s nuclear programme: Here’s what new intel says

US didn’t destroy Iran’s nuclear programme: Here’s what new intel says

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

US President Trump doubles down on his assertion that Iranian nuclear programme has been set back by decades.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceMiddle East

Jun 25, 2025, 12:16 PM

The Tyranny of ‘Big Balls’ Has Come to an End

The Tyranny of ‘Big Balls’ Has Come to an End

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

The 19-year-old dipshit is moving on from DOGE work.

Personal BusinessPersonal LegalMedia & CommunicationsHealth & ScienceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 25, 2025, 12:15 PM

WATCH: Oklahoma City Thunder fans line streets for victory parade

WATCH: Oklahoma City Thunder fans line streets for victory parade

ABC News

Hundreds of thousands of people turned out for the parade to celebrate the city’s first NBA championship win.

Jun 25, 2025, 12:13 PM

Trump pushes back after leaked report suggests Iran strikes had limited impact

Trump pushes back after leaked report suggests Iran strikes had limited impact

BBC News

The US president says the strikes led to the "virtual obliteration" of Iran's nuclear capabilities while speaking at a Nato summit.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNational SecuritySecurity & IntelligenceIranMiddle East

Jun 25, 2025, 11:39 AM

Tesla's long-awaited robotaxi rollout faced bumps in the road

Tesla's long-awaited robotaxi rollout faced bumps in the road

Hallam Bullock, Business Insider

The first Tesla robotaxi rides were available on Sunday. It came at a turbulent time for Elon Musk.

Technology RegulationTransportationEconomy & FinanceSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 25, 2025, 11:33 AM

This Pride Month, the Backlash Has Officially Arrived

This Pride Month, the Backlash Has Officially Arrived

Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic

Young LGBTQ people are facing the prospect of losing rights they thought they’d never have to worry about.

LGBTQ+ RightsCivil RightsSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 25, 2025, 11:30 AM

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center Sparks Major Concern Among Activists as Construction Begins. Here’s What to Know

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center Sparks Major Concern Among Activists as Construction Begins. Here’s What to Know

Rebecca Schneid, Time

"It's not good for our environment, it's not good for our quality of life," said one protester.

EnvironmentImmigrationSecurity IncidentsGovernment OperationsRegional & State

Jun 25, 2025, 11:29 AM

Trump says Iran nuclear program 'gone for years,' rejects early Pentagon analysis

Trump says Iran nuclear program 'gone for years,' rejects early Pentagon analysis

Mary Bruce, Selina Wang, David Brennan, ABC News

President Donald Trump again claimed "total obliteration" of Iran's nuclear program during the NATO summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Jun 25, 2025, 11:17 AM

15 of the best and worst outfits Usha Vance has worn as second lady

15 of the best and worst outfits Usha Vance has worn as second lady

Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn, Business Insider

Usha Vance's best looks as second lady have been effortlessly stylish, though not every outfit has matched the occasion.

Personal & FamilyLifestyle

Jun 25, 2025, 11:16 AM

Iran's nuclear program set back 'a few months.' And, Trump to meet with NATO allies

Iran's nuclear program set back 'a few months.' And, Trump to meet with NATO allies

Brittney Melton, NPR

An early assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency believes the damage to Iran's most important nuclear site was limited. And, Trump will meet with NATO allies today to discuss a spending increase.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Jun 25, 2025, 11:13 AM

Trump is slated to hold a press conference at the NATO summit

Trump is slated to hold a press conference at the NATO summit

Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR

The news conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. ET at the conclusion of the summit in the Netherlands as the world watches to see whether a ceasefire between Israel and Iran will endure.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATOMedia & CommunicationsStatementsPress Relations

Jun 25, 2025, 11:00 AM

Trump compares Iran strikes to Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Trump compares Iran strikes to Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump has compared the US strikes in Iran to the nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki,

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 25, 2025, 10:57 AM

WATCH: Baseball superfan gets major-league surprise after house fire

WATCH: Baseball superfan gets major-league surprise after house fire

ABC News

Aaron Campbell’s baseball memorabilia collection was lost in a house fire, but a group of fellow collectors and major league baseball teams are stepping up to restore his prized possessions.

Personal & Family

Jun 25, 2025, 10:36 AM

Trump's budget plan shifts wealth from young to old, analysts say

Trump's budget plan shifts wealth from young to old, analysts say

Andy Sullivan, Yahoo Entertainment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut legislation would effectively transfer wealth from younger Americans to older...

Economy & FinancePolicy & LegislationSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 25, 2025, 10:27 AM

At Least 1 Thing Ends in the 'It Ends With Us' Lawsuits

At Least 1 Thing Ends in the 'It Ends With Us' Lawsuits

Lauren Tousignant, Jezebel

After a judge threw out Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively, his lawyers opted not to refile. Lively’s reps called the decision “a total victory after all.”

Civil LitigationLegal & JusticeMedia & Communications

Jun 25, 2025, 10:03 AM

Bunker Busters probably failed to penetrate Iranian concrete

Bunker Busters probably failed to penetrate Iranian concrete

David Hambling, Popular Mechanics

The U.S. made history with the first use of its largest bunker-buster bomb. Experts are waiting to see if Iran’s bunkers survived the unprecedented strikes.

National SecurityIranMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceMilitary

Jun 25, 2025, 10:02 AM

The Self-Deportation Psyop

The Self-Deportation Psyop

Nick Miroff, The Atlantic

With a repurposed app and free teddy bears, the Trump administration is pressuring migrants to leave.

ImmigrationBorder SecurityGovernment & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationMedia & Communications

Jun 25, 2025, 10:00 AM

Trump's 'obliteration' strike claims undercut urgency of Iran negotiations: Analysis

Trump's 'obliteration' strike claims undercut urgency of Iran negotiations: Analysis

Shannon K. Kingston, Chris Boccia, ABC News

Officials told ABC News that an initial intelligence report assessed that strikes on Iranian facilities did not completely destroy the country's nuclear program.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceLegal & JusticeMedia & CommunicationsPolicy & Legislation

Jun 25, 2025, 9:05 AM

Justice Amy Coney Barrett defies expectations as 'center figure' on Supreme Court

Justice Amy Coney Barrett defies expectations as 'center figure' on Supreme Court

Devin Dwyer, ABC News

After five years on the Supreme Court, Justice Amy Coney Barrett is defying expectations, staking out independent ground, and breaking with President Donald Trump.

Legal & JusticeSupreme CourtElections & Politics

Jun 25, 2025, 9:02 AM

RFK Jr.'s picks for CDC vaccine advisers meet this week amid controversy

RFK Jr.'s picks for CDC vaccine advisers meet this week amid controversy

Pien Huang, NPR

For the first time since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all the members of the vaccine committee, it is meeting in Atlanta.

Health & SciencePublic HealthMedical ResearchGovernment & AdministrationFederal Agencies

Jun 25, 2025, 9:00 AM

Late-Night Hosts Joke About Trump’s F-Bomb: ‘Talk About Dropping a Big Load’

Late-Night Hosts Joke About Trump’s F-Bomb: ‘Talk About Dropping a Big Load’

Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone

"As of now, the ceasefire has held, and it's about as stable as an Ikea cabinet with eight screws missing," Jimmy Fallon quipped

Media & CommunicationsForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 25, 2025, 9:00 AM

Trump's pick for appeals judge seen as 'ill-suited' to lifetime appointment

Trump's pick for appeals judge seen as 'ill-suited' to lifetime appointment

Carrie Johnson, NPR

The nomination of the president's former personal lawyer Emil Bove to an appellate judgeship could represent a pivot point in Trump's approach to the judiciary.

Legal & JusticeFederal CourtsDOJ ActionsPersonal LegalElections & Politics

Jun 25, 2025, 9:00 AM

Why America's giant bunker-busting bombs may have failed to reach their target

Why America's giant bunker-busting bombs may have failed to reach their target

Geoff Brumfiel, NPR

Reaching Iran's most fortified nuclear enrichment site is a challenge, even for the world's biggest conventional weapons.

Security & IntelligenceNational SecurityMilitaryForeign Policy & InternationalMiddle East

Jun 25, 2025, 9:00 AM

Why a war in the Middle East hasn't sparked an oil crisis

Why a war in the Middle East hasn't sparked an oil crisis

Camila Domonoske, NPR

Global crude oil prices are now lower than they were before Israel attacked Iran earlier this month. A price spike did occur, but it was short-lived — unlike oil crises of the past.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastEconomy & FinanceEnergyCrisis & Emergency

Jun 25, 2025, 9:00 AM

Six things to know about Iran's supreme leader

Six things to know about Iran's supreme leader

Steve Inskeep, NPR

NPR's Steve Inskeep profiles Iran's supreme leader, who is deciding on his next steps after a ceasefire with Israel.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceNational SecurityMilitary

Jun 25, 2025, 9:00 AM

The Debrief: Power and energy

The Debrief: Power and energy

Mat Honan, MIT Technology Review

It may sound bluntly obvious, but energy is power. Those who can produce it, especially lots of it, get to exert authority in all sorts of ways. It brings revenue and enables manufacturing, data processing, transportation, and military might. Energy resources…

EnergyEnvironmentPolicy & LegislationSecurity & IntelligenceEconomy & Finance

Jun 25, 2025, 9:00 AM

Trump insists Iran nuclear sites ‘completely destroyed’ in US strikes

Trump insists Iran nuclear sites ‘completely destroyed’ in US strikes

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The US bombed Iran’s nuclear sites Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan on June 22.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNational SecurityIranNuclear Policy

Jun 25, 2025, 7:44 AM

WATCH: Helicopter flips over while attempting to land outside Michigan restaurant

WATCH: Helicopter flips over while attempting to land outside Michigan restaurant

ABC News

A helicopter landing in Michigan took a frightening turn after the chopper tilted, sending its rotator blades slicing into the dirt. There were no injuries.

Crisis & EmergencySecurity Incidents

Jun 25, 2025, 7:02 AM

Dispatches from the living memory of trans people of color

Dispatches from the living memory of trans people of color

Jess Kung, NPR

Trans people are major targets of the second Trump administration. But in a way, that's nothing new; trans people have been fighting for their rights, dignity, and liberation for generations. So on this episode, we hear from trans elders about what their live…

Civil RightsLGBTQ+ RightsSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 25, 2025, 7:00 AM

SpaceX launches 4 people into orbit on Axiom Space Ax-4 mission

SpaceX launches 4 people into orbit on Axiom Space Ax-4 mission

Brendan Byrne, NPR

It's the fourth mission to the International Space Station for Axiom Space. The Houston company works with SpaceX for rides to the station and coordinates with NASA to use the ISS for its astronauts.

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Jun 25, 2025, 6:43 AM

Philips Hue smart lights getting more expensive thanks to new tariffs

Philips Hue smart lights getting more expensive thanks to new tariffs

Tyler Lee, Phandroid - News for Android

Philips Hue price increase begins July 1 due to new Trump tariffs. Smart home, gaming, and chip sectors all feeling the pressure.- The post Philips Hue smart lights getting more expensive thanks to new tariffs appeared first on Phandroid.

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Jun 25, 2025, 4:15 AM

Report highlights uncomfortable truths about Tump Mobile and its T1 Phone

Report highlights uncomfortable truths about Tump Mobile and its T1 Phone

Adamya Sharma, Android Authority

A new report from The Financial Times has revealed some concerning truths about Trump Mobile and its "Made in America" T1 Phone.

Personal BusinessTechnology RegulationMedia & CommunicationsEconomy & FinanceRegional & State

Jun 25, 2025, 3:46 AM

Don't look up: NASA is struggling to execute its planetary defense plan

Don't look up: NASA is struggling to execute its planetary defense plan

Simon Sharwood, Theregister.com

Audit finds budget uncertainties and tiny staff make it hard to mount a fight against killer space rocks NASA is struggling to meet all the goals of its Planetary Defense Strategy and Action Plan, the effort that aims to prevent humanity being wiped out by sp…

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Jun 25, 2025, 3:04 AM

Zohran Mamdani Topples Cuomo in New York City’s Democratic Mayoral Primary

Zohran Mamdani Topples Cuomo in New York City’s Democratic Mayoral Primary

Solcyré Burga, Time

Cuomo, who long led polls in the Democratic primary, conceded Tuesday night before vote-counting was even finished.

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Jun 25, 2025, 2:55 AM

This Energy Infrastructure Company Boasts Stable Cash Flows and Solid Dividends

This Energy Infrastructure Company Boasts Stable Cash Flows and Solid Dividends

Sultan Khalid, Yahoo Entertainment

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:KMI) is one of the 12 Best Natural Gas Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:KMI) makes its money...

EnergyEconomy & FinanceSmall Business

Jun 25, 2025, 12:50 AM

Presentation for CDC advisers appears to cite nonexistent study to support claims about risk of vaccine preservative

Presentation for CDC advisers appears to cite nonexistent study to support claims about risk of vaccine preservative

Meg Tirrell, CNN, CNN

A presentation slated to be shared at this week’s meeting of vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claimed that a study in...

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Jun 25, 2025, 12:38 AM

WATCH: 145 people reportedly 'pricked' in syringe attack at music festival in France

WATCH: 145 people reportedly 'pricked' in syringe attack at music festival in France

ABC News

Police in France say that 14 people have been arrested after 145 people reported being ‘pricked’, possibly by syringes, at a nationwide music festival on Saturday.

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Jun 25, 2025, 12:15 AM

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