Trump News for Thursday, June 26, 2025
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Are East African governments uniting to silence dissent?
BBC News
Cases of repression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have fuelled concerns about possible collaboration.
Jun 26, 2025, 11:06 PM
Slotkin on Democratic divisions: 'We're like a solar system with no sun'
Tiffany Li, ABC News
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin pushed her fellow Democrats to go back to focusing on the issues and struggles plaguing middle-class Americans in a speech Thursday.
Jun 26, 2025, 10:57 PM
Trump Lobbies for Passage of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Hours After Big Setback in Senate
Brian Bennett, Time
"We're cutting $1.7 trillion in this bill. And you're not going to feel any of it," Trump claimed. as Senators were rewriting the legislation
Jun 26, 2025, 10:57 PM
James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
Kierra Frazier, CBS News
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
Jun 26, 2025, 10:31 PM
Senators Leave Classified Briefing Unconvinced U.S. Strikes Obliterated Iran’s Nuclear Program
Nik Popli, Time
Several Democrats said intelligence presented at a classified briefing with top Trump Administration officials contradicted the White House’s sweeping claims of success.
Jun 26, 2025, 10:24 PM
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launches reelection bid after tumultuous first term
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News
New York City Mayor Eric Adams formally launched his reelection bid on Thursday from the steps of City Hall,
Jun 26, 2025, 10:18 PM
A million kids won’t live to kindergarten because of this disastrous decision
Kelsey Piper, Vox
The deadliest country in the world for young children is South Sudan — the United Nations estimates that about 1 in 10 children born there won’t make it to their fifth birthday. But just a hundred years ago, that was true right here in the United States: Eve…
Jun 26, 2025, 10:11 PM
Obliterated? Damaged? Inoperable? What's known about Iran's nuclear facilities
Geoff Brumfiel, NPR
Iran's nuclear program has been dealt a blow, here's an overview of the current state of its facilities.
Jun 26, 2025, 10:06 PM
‘We wanted to eliminate Khamenei’: Israel’s Defence Minister Katz
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Katz says Israel has 'green light' from US to attack Iran again if Tehran makes 'progress' with its nuclear programme.
Jun 26, 2025, 10:06 PM
US government plans to deport Abrego Garcia to a third country: Prosecutors
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Lawyers for the Salvadoran immigrant asked he be returned to Maryland to prevent his quick deportation from Tennessee.
Jun 26, 2025, 9:52 PM
More than 1,800 National Science Foundation workers abruptly kicked out of agency headquarters
Joanna Thompson, Space.com
National Science Foundation employees were told they'll be removed from the agency's headquarters on Tuesday (June 24) with no direction yet for where to go.
Jun 26, 2025, 9:35 PM
Florals, animal print, and loud luxury are in at the Bezos wedding, with some outfits costing nearly $10,000
Amanda Krause,Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn, Business Insider
Lauren Sánchez isn't the only person dressing to impress at her wedding events this week. Celebrities and business people are embracing loud luxury.
Jun 26, 2025, 9:10 PM
The woman who could bust Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
BBC News
The Senate parliamentarian, often called a referee, has thrown a spanner in Trump's tax bill.
Jun 26, 2025, 8:53 PM
Trumps drop 'Made in the USA' label for new phone and a debate ensues: How to define 'made'?
BERNARD CONDON, Yahoo Entertainment
When the Trump family unveiled a new phone before a giant American flag at its headquarters earlier this month, the pitch was simple and succinct, packed...
Jun 26, 2025, 8:48 PM
Trump administration launches probe into University of California system
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
White House has denounced the public university system for using diversity-driven hiring and enrolment practices.
Jun 26, 2025, 8:47 PM
We Have All Become Too Comfortable With Corruption
Mike Masnick, Techdirt
For years, we’ve written about the concept of “soft corruption,” which is the idea that there are certain actions that may not mean the full definition of corrupt practices in the legal sense, but are so obviously corrupt that they make people more cynical to…
Jun 26, 2025, 8:32 PM
Stupid-Americans feel about Trump the way Irish-Americans felt about JFK in 1960....
Jason Kottke, kottke.org
Stupid-Americans feel about Trump the way Irish-Americans felt about JFK in 1960. “They love him for who he is, which is one
Jun 26, 2025, 8:27 PM
Trump approval rating: New poll released after US strikes on Iran
Kathryn Palmer, USA TODAY, USA Today
A pair of polls released this week offers an early look at how Iran strikes could affect Trump's job approval numbers.
Jun 26, 2025, 8:24 PM
Mamdani says he plans to win over moderate Dems after upset NYC mayoral primary win
Rachel Scott, Oren Oppenheim, ABC News
Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic nominee for mayor of New York, told ABC News in an interview that he plans to win over moderate voters.
Jun 26, 2025, 8:22 PM
Military Launches Website to Find Big Tech’s ‘Army Strong’ Employees
AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com
Silicon Valley heads to West Point.
Jun 26, 2025, 8:15 PM
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary turned acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91
FRAZIER MOORE, Yahoo Entertainment
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, masterfully using a visual medium to illuminate ...
Jun 26, 2025, 8:08 PM
Abortion Bans May Be Making Second-Trimester Abortions More Likely
Chantelle Lee, Time
A new study found that the fraction of people who got an abortion in their second trimester doubled in states that enforced near-total bans.
Jun 26, 2025, 8:01 PM
Trump to host event to rally Republicans behind his megabill
Hannah Demissie, ABC News
The White House remains adamant about the July Fourth megabill deadline.
Jun 26, 2025, 7:27 PM
Zohran Mamdani’s rise reignites Democratic identity debate, analysis
Averi Harper, ABC News
Democrats are torn between courting moderates or doubling down on progressives.
Jun 26, 2025, 7:20 PM
Apple again tries to cut third party app fees to avoid EU fines
news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen), AppleInsider
Right at the deadline to comply with the European Union Digital Markets Act, Apple is making changes to its developer policies. However, it may not be enough to escape the European Commission's ire.An EU flag with the App Store logoSince the introduction of t…
Jun 26, 2025, 7:14 PM
Tulsi Gabbard Falls in Line
Isaac Stanley-Becker, Shane Harris, The Atlantic
The U.S. spy chief, who built her political identity opposing foreign intervention, is now prioritizing her loyalty to Trump.
Jun 26, 2025, 7:10 PM
Trump still would have won in 2024 even if everyone had turned out to vote, Pew finds
Domenico Montanaro, NPR
In 2024, 64% of the eligible-voting population turned out, the second highest in 120 years. New data show that even if all those voters who stayed home had voted, Trump would still be president today.
Jun 26, 2025, 6:55 PM
Amid Mamdani’s Rise, a Centrist Democrat Warns Her Party Not to Misread the Moment
Nik Popli, Time
Rep. Laura Gillen of New York sharply rebuked Zohran Mamdani in an interview with TIME, while most others in her party keep quiet
Jun 26, 2025, 6:46 PM
What if Microsoft just turned you off? Security pro counts the cost of dependency
Liam Proven, Theregister.com
Czech researcher lays out a business case for reducing reliance on Redmond Comment A sharply argued blog post warns that heavy reliance on Microsoft poses serious strategic risks for organizations – a viewpoint unlikely to win favor with Redmond or its millio…
Jun 26, 2025, 6:34 PM
Trump’s Lashing Out at the Media Over Iran. He Has Only Himself to Blame.
Fred Kaplan, Slate Magazine
The president and Pete Hegseth have created a climate of hype and distortion.
Jun 26, 2025, 6:27 PM
13 US schools top 2025 ranking of best global universities
Anna Kutz, Newsnationnow.com
More than a dozen of the United States' higher education institutions ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Top 20 of global universities.
Jun 26, 2025, 6:18 PM
Trump admin launches full-court press defending Iran strikes as questions remain
Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News
Trump offered enthusiastic praise of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's news conference, where he defended Trump's description of damage inflicted by U.S. strikes on Iran.
Jun 26, 2025, 6:18 PM
National Hurricane Center tracking 4 tropical waves, including 2 in Caribbean
Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida, Palm Beach Post
No tropical activity is expected over the next seven days, although the National Hurricane Center is tracking four tropical waves.
Jun 26, 2025, 6:05 PM
Hegseth calls Trump-directed Iran strikes 'resounding success,' intel leak political
Luis Martinez, Chris Boccia, ABC News
The Joints Chiefs chairman referred damage assessments to intelligence agencies.
Jun 26, 2025, 6:01 PM
J.P. Morgan trims Apple stock target to $230 citing iPhone & Services weaknesses
news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr), AppleInsider
J.P. Morgan has lowered its Apple stock price target, warning that iPhone demand may be slowing down after a wave of early purchases and weaker interest in the upcoming models.The iPhone 16 product familyIn a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, J.P. Morga…
Jun 26, 2025, 5:59 PM
More Than 90 Percent Of ICE Detainees Have Never Been Convicted Of Violent Crimes
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
To call the administration’s “worst of the worst” claims a ruse is to give this administration too much credit. It’s not clever enough to run a con. Going after criminals was never the point during Trump’s first term. And mass deportation was the platform Tru…
Jun 26, 2025, 5:50 PM
The clock's ticking on codifying DOGE cuts into law
Bryan Metzger, Business Insider
Lawmakers have until July 18 to pass $9.4 billion in DOGE cuts. Several GOP senators are sounding skeptical about it.
Jun 26, 2025, 5:49 PM
Yes, the Iran Mission Was Successful. No, We Are Not Taking Questions.
Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic
Pete Hegseth’s guide to war
Jun 26, 2025, 5:26 PM
WATCH: Baby tossed from burning building in Ohio
ABC News
A woman made a split-second decision to toss a baby into the arms of rescuers from a second story window as flames grew inside a Cleveland apartment. Both made it out safely. Five others were injured.
Jun 26, 2025, 5:24 PM
Top US general says roughly 15 years of planning to defeat Iran's most fortified nuclear site centered on this massive 30,000-pound bomb
Jake Epstein, Business Insider
Seven B-2 stealth aircraft dropped a total of 14 GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear sites last weekend.
Jun 26, 2025, 5:23 PM
Peter Thiel Says Elon Musk Doesn’t Understand His Own Robot Revolution
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
Is automation a tech project or a political one?
Jun 26, 2025, 5:10 PM
'Made in the USA' reference disappears from Trump phone listing
BBC News
Trump Mobile maintains the gold smartphone will be made in the US, despite the changed wording on its website.
Jun 26, 2025, 4:53 PM
How does President Trump make his money? Real estate, hospitality and his name
Stephen Fowler, NPR
President Trump's financial disclosure shows more than $630 million in income from 2024 including tens of millions from cryptocurrency and Trump-branded products touted on the campaign trail.
Jun 26, 2025, 4:53 PM
We have to protect the female category - IOC's Coventry
Dan Roan, BBC News
Kirsty Coventry, the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), says its members have shown "overwhelming support" to protecting the female category in sport.
Jun 26, 2025, 4:45 PM
DOGE’d Federal Employees Are Getting Hit With Bills for Phantom Health Coverage
Ellyn Lapointe, Gizmodo.com
“It’s just more salt in the wound on how incompetent all of this has been.”
Jun 26, 2025, 4:35 PM
What’s next for Iran’s nuclear programme?
John T Psaropoulos, Al Jazeera English
Iran refuses to dismantle its nuclear programme and it’s still impossible to verify the damage done by air strikes.
Jun 26, 2025, 4:33 PM
Gas Prices Hold Steady After Iran Ceasefire, Despite Dubious $8/Gallon Warnings in California
Nelson Aguilar, CNET
Early panic pushed crude oil past $81, but prices have since fallen as traders bet the Strait of Hormuz will stay open.
Jun 26, 2025, 4:28 PM
Iran's supreme leader says US strikes 'gained no achievements'
BBC News
The ayatollah speaks for the first time since the conflict ended, as the US insists Iran's nuclear sites are destroyed.
Jun 26, 2025, 3:45 PM
Supreme Court Greenlights Republican Crusade to Defund Planned Parenthood
Tessa Suart, Rolling Stone
The Supreme Court’s conservatives issued their latest attack on reproductive health care in “Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic.”
Jun 26, 2025, 3:44 PM
Pete Hegseth Unleashes Fury, Blasts Media Over Iran Attack Coverage
TMZ Staff, TMZ
Pete Hegseth just berated the press corps for questioning the Trump administration ... essentially calling them un-American for their reporting on the recent attack on Iran. The Secretary of Defense flipped out on the media Thursday morning after…
Jun 26, 2025, 3:34 PM
Trump Is Shutting Off America's Talent Pipeline
Stuart Anderson, Yahoo Entertainment
A new push to end work programs for international students will drive away skilled graduates and restrict U.S. innovation.
Jun 26, 2025, 3:33 PM
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.
Jun 26, 2025, 3:00 PM
US military officials say Iran’s facilities are ‘destroyed’ after strike
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has attacked media for questioning the efficacy of US bombing following leaked report.
Jun 26, 2025, 2:59 PM
Supreme Court Just Allowed States to 'Defund' Planned Parenthood
Susan Rinkunas, Jezebel
The ruling allows states to kick any healthcare provider out of Medicaid just because they offer abortions, and opens the door to banning clinics for providing birth control and gender affirming care.
Jun 26, 2025, 2:56 PM
Trump Admin Denies It Deported Tourist Over Bloated JD Vance Meme on His Phone
Lucas Ropek, Gizmodo.com
The government claims memes are not a deportable offense but some skepticism remains.
Jun 26, 2025, 2:30 PM
Pentagon chief: Iran strike was a 'historically successful attack'
Greg Myre, NPR
Striking a combative tone, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. media was more focused on "cheering against" President Trump than covering airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
Jun 26, 2025, 1:57 PM
How Israel used Iran's massive attacks to enhance its top ballistic missile shield
Jake Epstein, Business Insider
Israel's Arrow air defense system intercepted 90% of the Iranian missiles that it targeted this month, its chief engineer told BI.
Jun 26, 2025, 1:55 PM
Trump vs US intelligence: Iran is only the latest chapter
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Trump has a long history of distrusting the US intelligence community, including over Iran, Russia and North Korea.
Jun 26, 2025, 1:53 PM
Why Trump Must Now Negotiate With Iran
Vali Nasr, Time
On Monday, after Iran targeted the largest U.S. military base in Qatar in a choreographed response to the American bombing of its nuclear facilities, President Donald Trump briskly dismissed Tehran’s attack and announced a ceasefire. In the short term, the U…
Jun 26, 2025, 1:44 PM
Photos show the aftermath of airstrikes in Israel and Iran after 12 days of war
Talia Lakritz, Business Insider
Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire on Tuesday after 12 days of airstrikes and missile attacks. Photos show damaged sites in both countries.
Jun 26, 2025, 1:44 PM
The Social Network Part II Is Coming and Aaron Sorkin Is Taking on a New Role
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
The movie will reportedly focus on the real-world violence caused by Facebook.
Jun 26, 2025, 1:10 PM
Iran’s Supreme Leader Threatens to Attack More U.S. Military Bases: “We Slapped America in the Face”
Callum Sutherland, Time
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran would respond to any future attack by striking U.S. military bases.
Jun 26, 2025, 1:07 PM
The Website for Trump’s All-American Smartphone No Longer Promises It’s ‘MADE IN THE USA’
Lucas Ropek, Gizmodo.com
Trump's all-American phone may not actually be all that American.
Jun 26, 2025, 12:43 PM
Trump Mobile Removes ‘Made in the USA’ Claim for $499 T1 Smartphone
Pesala Bandara, PetaPixel
The Trump Organization has removed a claim that its newly announced T1 smartphone would be made in America, following doubts about whether the $499 gold device could be manufactured in the U.S. at that price. [Read More]
Jun 26, 2025, 12:31 PM
Trump NHTSA ‘Investigates’ Tesla Robotaxis Failing To Adhere To Basic Austin Traffic Laws
Karl Bode, Techdirt
So you may have seen that Elon Musk’s long-hyped Robotaxis have finally “launched” in Austin. And it’s going just about how you’d expect if you’re familiar with the fit and finish of Elon Musk promises. There are about a dozen Robotaxis now operating; Model Y…
Jun 26, 2025, 12:24 PM
Pete Hegseth Would Prefer Reporters 'Wave an American Flag' Than Ask Him Questions
Lauren Tousignant, Jezebel
The Defense Secretary held a press conference Thursday morning to answer questions about the attack on Iran, then threw a temper tantrum when reporters asked questions about the attack on Iran.
Jun 26, 2025, 12:06 PM
Where Iran Goes From Here
Sanam Vakil, Time
The regime may have survived a war with Israel, but its legitimacy is more fragile than ever, writes Sanam Vakil.
Jun 26, 2025, 12:03 PM
WATCH: Biggest moments from NBA Draft
ABC News
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg was selected as the first overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks.
Jun 26, 2025, 11:33 AM
Texas Lawmakers Want More Control of the Tesla Robotaxis on Their Roads
Aarian Marshall, Wired
WIRED spoke to Texas State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, who represents part of the area in Austin served by Tesla’s new and limited robotaxi service.
Jun 26, 2025, 11:30 AM
Bezos-Sanchez Venice wedding: Kim Kardashian among celebrities to arrive as celebrations get underway
Jacqui Palumbo, Barbie Latza Nadeau and Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN, CNN
With Lauren Sanchez and husband-to-be Jeff Bezos firmly planted in Venice, and VIP guests arriving thick and fast, celebrations surrounding the couple’s...
Jun 26, 2025, 11:28 AM
WATCH: High school graduate gets job offer while walking across stage to receive diploma
ABC News
Miguel Rodriguez Bermudez graduated from Newark High School and was surprised while walking across the stage to receive his diploma when he was offered a contract to become a teacher in his hometown.
Jun 26, 2025, 11:25 AM
US pulls funding from global vaccines group, saying it has 'ignored the science'
The Associated Press, ABC News
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F
Jun 26, 2025, 11:24 AM
Senate Republicans race to pass Trump's policy bill. And, takeaways from NATO summit
Brittney Melton, NPR
Senate Republicans race to pass Trump's domestic policy bill by July 4, but are divided on key issues. And, NATO leaders agreed on a defense spending increase at yesterday's summit.
Jun 26, 2025, 11:08 AM
How Gay Marriage Is Under Threat in the Trump Era
Omar G. Encarnación, Time
A decade after Obergefell v. Hodges, there's a big shadow looming over LGBTQ rights, writes Omar G. Encarnación.
Jun 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
Trump Takes a Premature Victory Lap at NATO Summit
Massimo Calabresi/The Hague, Time
The President rode in on a wave of global momentum, but events during his trip revealed the risks of his disruptive approach
Jun 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
European drivers can't get enough hybrids and EVs — but that's still not helping Tesla
Thibault Spirlet, Business Insider
European EV and hybrid sales are booming. Yet, Tesla's market share is shrinking, falling 45% in the first five months of this year.
Jun 26, 2025, 10:39 AM
Industry insider explains how a massive solar company suddenly collapsed: 'Will more … companies follow suit?'
Mike Taylor, Yahoo Entertainment
"A squeeze that led to financial distress."
Jun 26, 2025, 10:30 AM
The paperwork trap: A sneaky way to cut Medicaid in the 'One Big Beautiful Bill'?
Greg Rosalsky, NPR
Republicans want to add work requirements for Americans to get Medicaid. Is that a necessary step to fight "waste, fraud, and abuse" or a sneaky way of cutting the social safety net?
Jun 26, 2025, 10:30 AM
Iran’s supreme leader makes first public statement since ceasefire declared in Israel-Iran war
Associated Press, Yahoo Entertainment
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday his country had “delivered a hand slap to America’s face” and warned against any further U.S...
Jun 26, 2025, 10:25 AM
How Bad Is It?: Trump Strikes Iran, and His Base Hits Back
The New Yorker
The President’s flirtation with another forever war threatened to fracture his coalition, alienating the likes of Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson
Jun 26, 2025, 10:00 AM
The President’s Weapon
Tom Nichols, The Atlantic
Why does the power to launch nuclear weapons rest with a single American?
Jun 26, 2025, 10:00 AM
NASA's been pulling out of major astronomy meetings — and scientists are feeling the effects
Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com
NASA and the National Science Foundation cancelled their major events at a major astronomy conference this summer. Scientists who attended were left disappointed.
Jun 26, 2025, 10:00 AM
The Trump administration says it wants to eliminate FEMA. Here's what we know
Rebecca Hersher, NPR
Every year, millions of Americans rely on FEMA assistance after hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and other disasters. The president says state governments should do more.
Jun 26, 2025, 9:38 AM
What the Class of 2025 has to say about the state of higher education
Janet W. Lee, NPR
Three graduating college seniors reflect on how their final semester, during the Trump presidency, has changed how they think about higher education.
Jun 26, 2025, 9:00 AM
Forget 'total obliteration' — experts say Iran and U.S. need to negotiate
Kat Lonsdorf, NPR
President Trump doubled down on his claims that the U.S. strikes in Iran last weekend "obliterated" its key nuclear facilities. But experts say that regardless of the amount of damage done to Iran's nuclear facilities, deliberate negotiations leading to a las…
Jun 26, 2025, 9:00 AM
Kari Lake takes her war on Voice of America to Congress
David Folkenflik, NPR
Presidential adviser Kari Lake attacked the Voice of America in Congressional testimony Wednesday. A former network official called her actions "profoundly harmful to our national interests."
Jun 26, 2025, 9:00 AM
Nursing homes face 2 threats: Trump's Medicaid cuts and his immigration crackdown
Jordan Rau, NPR
Understaffed nursing homes rely on an immigrant workforce. Cuts to Medicaid and a tough immigration policy amount to a double whammy for the long-term care industry.
Jun 26, 2025, 9:00 AM
EU leaders meet to discuss sanctions, tariffs, and Middle East policy
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
EU leaders gather in Brussels to address sanctions on Russia, US tariffs, and Middle East conflicts.
Jun 26, 2025, 8:13 AM
WATCH: Killer Africanized honey bee spreading across the US and appear to advance north
ABC News
Swarms of aggressive killer bees are on the move and spreading across the U.S. The Africanized honey bee has been found in 13 states, primarily in the South, but appear to be moving north.
Jun 26, 2025, 7:52 AM
WATCH: Smoke, flames from American Airlines jet's engine mid-flight forces emergency landing
ABC News
The plane, bound for Charlotte, took off from Las Vegas and made an emergency landing back at the airport.
Jun 26, 2025, 7:50 AM
Key takeaways from the Trump-dominated NATO summit
The Associated Press, NPR
NATO's summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday has been described as "transformational" and "historic."
Jun 26, 2025, 6:12 AM
Trump administration sues all of Maryland's federal judges over deportation order
The Associated Press, NPR
The action lays bare the administration's attempt to exert its will over immigration enforcement, and a growing anger at federal judges who have blocked executive branch actions they see as lawless.
Jun 26, 2025, 5:12 AM
Trump Embraces ‘Daddy’ Nickname
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time
After Trump was likened to a father figure at the NATO Summit, the White House posted a video to the soundtrack of Usher’s “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home).”
Jun 26, 2025, 4:45 AM
Trump’s War On Knowledge Requires Re-inventing Academic Publishing
Glyn Moody, Techdirt
A year ago, Walled Culture wrote about a growing risk that we will lose access to the world’s knowledge, because of a failure by traditional academic publishers to place copies of the articles they publish in key backup archives. Although unacceptable, that o…
Jun 26, 2025, 2:39 AM
‘Witch-hunt’: Trump calls for cancellation of Netanyahu’s corruption trial
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Trump extolls Israeli leader as a 'warrior', says the US will be the one that 'saves Bibi Netanyahu' from trial.
Jun 26, 2025, 2:28 AM
Gaza mediators intensifying ceasefire efforts, Hamas official says
BBC News
It came as US President Donald Trump said "great progress" was being made since Israel and Iran ended their 12-day war.
Jun 26, 2025, 1:00 AM