Trump News for Saturday, June 20, 2026

Trump, without substantiation, blames Reflecting Pool renovation woes on vandalism

CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made "multiple arrests" of people he said were vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as he struggled to explain why the $14-million-plus US rehabilitation project he lau…

Cease and desist! Espaillat threatens PAC with suit over ‘false’ ICE ads backing far-left challenger

Carl Campanile, Rich Calder, New York Post

Espaillat's campaign hit a super PAC backing his far-left primary challenger with a cease and desist letter — demanding it pull "false" ICE-related TV ads just days before Tuesday's Democratic primary.

Boaters go ballistic after Coast Guard closes parts of Potomac and Anacostia rivers for Fourth of July

Jeanne Erickson, New York Post

The US Coast Guard has announced that some of the most popular boating stretches on the Potomac and Anacostia rivers will be off-limits to recreational boaters and kayakers over the Fourth of July holiday — and many water lovers are already making waves over …

Trump vows Iran will not charge Strait of Hormuz tolls, but says US might

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The US-Iran memorandum of understanding does not rule out future tolls in the strait after an initial 60-day period.

Gavin Newsom’s criminal ex-chief of staff haunts him in DOJ investigations

Josh Koehn, New York Post

As the Department of Justice investigates Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife on multiple fronts, a key question is whether the crimes of the governor's criminally indicted ex-chief of staff will come back to haunt him.

Jimmy Kimmel taps Rosie O’Donnell as rotating guest host during two-month hiatus

Marlene Lenthang, Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC News

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will take a two-month break from hosting his eponymous ABC program, tapping comedian and frequent Donald Trump foe Rosie O’Donnell as one of several guest hosts to fill in during his absence.“I hope you’re paying attention this su…

Cool name! Trump asks Americans to vote on this acronym rebranding ICE

Geoff Earle, New York Post

President Trump is floating a rebranding effort that might finally get critics of his tough immigration enforcement policies to cool down.

Trump, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni feud online over G7 photo

Nicholas Kerr, Ivan Pereira, Abcnews.com

President Donald Trump continued his war of words with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni insisting she "begged" for a photo of them together despite denials.

What Do Analysts Say About Arlo Technologies (ARLO)?

Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment

With upside potential of 66.04%, Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ARLO) ranks among the stocks under $20 that will explode. The stock received an “Outperform” r...

How the New, Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Is Different From the Old Ones

Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com

Trump spoke of his need for a "plane that’s much newer ​and much better." Is it actually better?

Trump Says U.S. May Impose Tolls In Strait Of Hormuz If Peace Deal Fails

Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff, Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/, Forbes

Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have faced significant friction this weekend as Iran said it shut down the Strait of Hormuz.

Grothman Complains That Iran Acts Like They Won The War

Chris capper Liebenthal, Crooksandliars.com

Rep Glenn Grothman went on Newsmax to discuss Trump's surrender peace deal with Iran. They spent the first few minutes complaining that those godless pagan heathens just won't change their attitude toward the United States or Israel, all without a sense of…

Trump Claims Vandalism At Reflecting Pool, Law Enforcement Called In

Ed Scarce, Crooksandliars.com

If you want evidence on how badly Trump thinks the reflecting pool fiasco is hurting him, look no further than his crazed Truth Social posts late last night. Truly deranged. Source: CNN President Donald Trump on Friday claimed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting …

Mizuho Raises PT On D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) To $35, Maintains “Outperform” Rating

Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) is among the tech stocks to sell according to billionaires, with billionaire holdings falling from approximately $95.53 milli...

Cathie Wood Backs Pony AI (PONY) As Billionaire Interest Remains Weak

Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment

Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) features on the list of tech stocks to sell according to billionaires, with billionaire holdings falling from about $238.68 millio...

Rosenblatt Keeps Neutral Rating On Snap (SNAP) After $2,195 Specs AR Glasses Debut

Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment

Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) features on the list of tech stocks to sell according to billionaires. Billionaire stake dropped from approximately $840.62 million in...

BeOne Medicines (ONC) Presents Updated BRUKINSA Phase 3 Data at EHA

Abdul Rahman, Yahoo Entertainment

BeOne Medicines Ltd. (NASDAQ:ONC) is one of the high-growth large-cap stocks to invest in. On June 11, BeOne Medicines Ltd. (NASDAQ:ONC) presented updated Ph...

The Surprising Reaction Inside Iran to Its War Victory

Séamus Malekafzali, The Intercept

Despite extracting extraordinary concessions, the reaction in Iran isn’t entirely jubilant. Past betrayals are too recent to forget. The post The Surprising Reaction Inside Iran to Its War Victory appeared first on The Intercept.

19 rumors involving Hunter Biden from our archives

Rae Deng, Snopes.com

The second son of former President Joe Biden has described himself as an artist, author, recovery advocate and "crackhead."

Italy's PM Meloni fires back, tells Trump to worry about his own popularity

CBC News

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday to look after his own popularity after he accused his NATO ally of trying to boost her domestic ratings by repairing ties with Washington.

Italian PM claps back at Trump for ‘senseless’ verbal attacks, slams prez’s political popularity as feud escalates

Geoff Earle, New York Post

Italian President Giorgia Meloni clapped back at President Trump for “senseless” attacks Saturday and went after the president's own political popularity as their extraordinary transatlantic feud escalated.

California gender-secrecy law for students suffers another legal defeat in SoCal city

Titus Wu, New York Post

The court declared that “parents—not the State—have primary authority with respect to the upbringing and education of children.”

Mamdani calls hater DSA House hopeful who bashed US as a ‘disgrace’ a ‘perfect candidate’

Georgett Roberts, Rich Calder, New York Post

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday refused to say who he voted for in the race to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-Manhattan), yet he continued to push three fellow far-left comrades also running for Congress.

“Neither I nor Italy ever beg”: Italy’s PM claps back at Trump’s sexist insults

CK Smith, Salon

A dispute over a G7 photo expanded into a public clash over sovereignty, military bases and U.S.-Italy relations

‘You could’ve been the greatest’: Trump faces Israeli anger over Iran deal

Simon Speakman Cordall, Al Jazeera English

Public outrage in Israel mounts over MoU, with many feeling betrayed by the US in its deal with Iran

WATCH: Travel forecast for summer rush as Americans celebrate Juneteenth

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Whether you're traveling by plane, train or car, travel expert and Going.com spokesperson Katy Nastro is here with an outlook on the summer travel rush.

Kennedy Center board still considering closure and renovation, no programming set

Steven Portnoy, Abcnews.com

The Kennedy Center says it is still considering closing for a full-scale renovation as it weighs a range of options, including staying open while construction proceeds.

Art of the stall: 2028 White House hopefuls in Congress stalling financial disclosures

Geoff Earle, Gabrielle Fahmy, New York Post

Rising political stars in Congress who have an eye on the White House are already demonstrating the art of the stall – putting off the annual disclosures of their financial worth.

Nina Schwalbe In Run For Congress Finds These Barriers To Scientists

Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor, Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/, Forbes

Longtime public health professional and leader Nina Schwalbe, MPH, PhD, is running to succeed retiring U.S. Rep Jerry Nadler in Manhattan’s 12th Congressional District.

Trump insists Italy’s Meloni sought photos with him to boost popularity

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Comments escalate a row between the once-close leaders that has emerged during the conflict with Iran.

‘Albania is not for sale’: Inside the protests over a Trump family-linked resort

RT

A luxury resort project by Jared Kushner in Albania has ignited weeks of demonstrations and raised transparency concerns Read Full Article at RT.com

Van Orden's Support For Farmers Goes Only So Far

Chris capper Liebenthal, Crooksandliars.com

For years, Rep Drunken Van Orden has claimed to love and support the farmers in his district. He vowed that he would never leave them behind: And to show how much he supports the farmers, he's made a point of doing a lot of photo ops at farms in his distri…

Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Is Closed After Lebanon Attacks—U.S. Denies It's Shut

Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff, Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/, Forbes

Iran reportedly closed the strait over alleged ceasefire violations by Israel, which recently continued strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

GWAR Say They Never Heard from Secret Service Until Trump Became President

Alex Young, Consequence.net

GWAR have staged faux executions of presidents for four decades, but not until Trump took the Oval Office did they hear from the Secret Service. GWAR Say They Never Heard from Secret Service Until Trump Became President Alex Young

Trump Just Unveiled the New Air Force One, a $400 Million Plane Qatar Gave Him, and It’ll Fly Over Washington on July 4

Chris Lavergne, Thoughtcatalog.com

The new Air Force One is a $400 million luxury jet the U.S. accepted free from the Qatari government, and Trump unveiled it Friday inside a hangar at Joint Base Andrews. It’s technically a &#…

Trump hits out at Italy's Meloni after pushback on G7 photo claim

BBC News

Trump said the Italian leader asked "over and over" for a picture at G7, after she said the US president "made-up" a story that she "begged" for a photo.

Bezos Outlets Censoring Brutal Criticisms Of Vance’s Book

NewsHound Ellen, Crooksandliars.com

Amazon and Goodreads “have limited or suspended reviews for Vice President JD Vance’s new book, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, in a move some claim was in response to a flood of negative reviews,” The Daily Beast reported Friday. Amazon owns Goodrea…

Georgia Meloni, Italy's PM, Puts Trump On Blast For Lying About Her

Red Painter, Crooksandliars.com

Donald Trump is used to getting away with lying about, well, everything. But, it appears his ability to lie about foreign leaders may be waning, as demonstrated by a blistering takedown today by Italy's far-right Prime Minister, Georgia Meloni. Here is the cr…

Bill Pulte's Poised To Fire Those Not On Board With Trump Election Fraud Lies

John Amato, Crooksandliars.com

With no intelligence background and his only qualification to be the acting DNI is being a Trump loyalist, CNN is reporting that Pulte showed up on Thursday and asked to see every employee record so we can see who he wants to fire. Firing federal employees l…

Trump Keeps Lashing Out At Meloni After Claiming She ‘Begged’ For A Photo With Him

Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff, Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/, Forbes

Meloni defended herself against Trump on Saturday, saying he fabricated a claim that she begged him for a photo at this week’s G7 summit.

'A Killer, Now You’re A P*ssy': Trump’s Private Tirade At Lutnick Over Tariffs

Conover Kennard, Crooksandliars.com

According to an upcoming book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, Donald J. Trump had some choice words for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick during a spring tariff dispute — specifically, that the man had gone soft. When Lutnick pushed back on the idea th…

Trump deepens the dustup with Italy's Meloni over a disputed photo from the G7 summit

SEUNG MIN KIM, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she asked “over and over” for a photo with him at the...

Where do Iran’s political factions stand on the US peace deal?

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

Iran's rival political camps are locking horns over a memorandum of understanding with the US.

Is New England’s new hydropower transmission line paying off?

Sarah Shemkus, Canary Media, Grist

The flow has been stop and go for the first few months, but the line shows plenty of potential to boost Massachusetts’ renewable energy supply.

Cosmic Council: Trump creates UFO panel to be advised by Harvard’s Avi Loeb

Shane Galvin, New York Post

The freshly minted UAP Governance Board met for the first time on Tuesday “to support the President’s directive on UAP transparency,” according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

MaintainX Acquisition to Bolster Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) Prospects as One of the Best Falling Stocks to Invest In

Neha Gupta, Yahoo Entertainment

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) is one of the best falling stocks to invest in, according to analysts. On June 15, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) amended its cred...

Berenberg Affirms Why Accenture plc (ACN) is one of the Best Falling Stocks

Neha Gupta, Yahoo Entertainment

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is one of the best falling stocks to invest in, according to analysts. On June 17, Berenberg reiterated a Buy rating on Accenture pl...

Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER): One of the Best Falling Stocks to Invest In Amid Robotaxi Service Growth Prospects

Neha Gupta, Yahoo Entertainment

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) is one of the best falling stocks to invest in, according to analysts. On June 17, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) a...

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) Unveils ICE Compass to Enhance Trade Analytics

Neha Gupta, Yahoo Entertainment

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:ICE) is one of the best falling stocks to invest in, according to analysts. On June 9, Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (N...

Deutsche Telekom (TMUS) CEO Reportedly Pushes for T-Mobile Merger

Neha Gupta, Yahoo Entertainment

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) is one of the best falling stocks to invest in, according to analysts. On June 16, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) reaffirmed...

China’s Ministry of State Security Accuses ‘Spy Turtles and Spy Fish’ of Stealing Sensitive Marine Data

Tom Hawking, Gizmodo.com

It all seems a bit fishy to us.

MSF says conditions in Lebanon’s Nabatieh resemble a ‘death trap’

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Israel has stepped up attacks on parts of southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh, since midnight on Friday.

What the US-Iran peace deal means for the ‘Team Melli’ World Cup campaign

Anushe Engineer, Al Jazeera English

Experts hope the 'extra animosity' towards Team Melli will subside as the agreement comes into being.

Iran War: Iran Insists on All “Deal” Sequencing, Above All Israel Exit of Lebanon, as No Date for Talks Set; Israel Immediately Violates New Lebanon Ceasefire; Strait of Hormuz Open or Not?

Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com

Today's Iran war news: The situation is particularly unsettled, so we will limit ourselves to bigger issues.

Elon Musk and the trillionaire class test democracy’s limits

Chauncey DeVega, Salon

The one-person, one-vote principle never accounted for billionaires, let alone trillionaires.

As Nurses Lose Student Loans, Your Healthcare Could Suffer

Lisa Chambers, Forbes Staff, Lisa Chambers, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisachambers/, Forbes

A new law limits federal loans to aspiring nurse practitioners to $20,500 a year—less than half what would-be podiatrists, chiropractors and optometrists can borrow.

Trump’s New GOP Midterm Strategy Is Pure Chaos

Ed Kilgore, New York Magazine

He thinks Republicans should stop fixating on voters’ concerns about prices and focus on the SAVE America Act and his phony voter-fraud panic.

How Congress Should Think About The Pentagon Budget

Julia Gledhill, Contributor, Julia Gledhill, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliagledhill/, Forbes

Buying fewer weapons would actually strengthen the military

Rebuilding Community and Restoring Meaning in America

Emily Bazelon, Slate Magazine

Sen. Murphy on why a local grocery store owner meant everything to his grandma—and rebuilding that kind of community could transform American politics.

Trump’s Iran deal, Israel’s meltdown

Al Jazeera English

The precarious memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.

The American Fantasy of Cuba

Jafari Sinclaire Allen, Thenation.com

Jafari Sinclaire Allen We want to see Cuba as the pleasure colony of the past. Today, it’s more of a country on the brink of collapse. The post The American Fantasy of Cuba appeared first on The Nation.

Flu hits US military base after vaccine mandate ends

RT

The US Air Force has reinstated mandatory flu jabs for recruits at a Texas base after an outbreak reportedly infected more than 200 members Read Full Article at RT.com

The truth about World Cup visas nobody wants to hear

RT

The debate over World Cup visas is framed as fan access, but past tournaments show why hosts fear overstays, smugglers and security failures Read Full Article at RT.com

Shot by ICE and still in pain. LA detainee highlights gaps in DHS oversight

Ximena Bustillo, NPR

Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in oversight and care in DHS facilities.<br>

White House in talks over Iran travel restrictions

Regan Morris, BBC News

The White House is considering changing the strict travel restrictions Iran are facing at the 2026 World Cup.

Michael Hudson and Radhika Desai: Iran Defeated The US Empire. What Happens Next?

Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com

A discussion of the plusses and minuses from the US loss against Iran, including possible major changes in the US.

After deadly protests, more Iranian women choosing to defy hijab law despite the dangers

CBC News

Many women in Iran are defying the country's strict dress code by refusing to wear headscarves while out and about. Though several women told CBC News they still fear the authoritarian regime, others say deadly protests in January taught them they have nothin…

US envoy headed for Switzerland, Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten talks

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

US media are reporting that Witkoff and Kushner are preparing for negotiations with Iran after talks were postponed.

Iran war day 113: Tehran presses US over Lebanon ceasefire

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

Iran presses US over Lebanon as Israeli strikes test fragile ceasefire and broader peace efforts.

Trump Is Forcing Coal Pollution on Consumers and Communities

OtherWords, Juancole.com

The president's unilateral moves on coal are exposing more Americans to toxic mercury pollution

Relax, Panicans: Trump’s Tariffs Are Just Getting Started

Jon Schweppe, The American Conservative

MAGA can be a very emotional movement. That passion led to a historic win in 2024 when President Trump carried every single swing state. But it can also have downsides. Unfortunately, when we run into even a little adversity, we are prone to crippling self-do…

Peace For Our Time: A Lost War In Iran

Americanthinker.com

Photo Credit:ChatGPT ChatGPTThe now-failed Iran campaign was not a war for Israel; it was a war for Western Civilization.

The US-Iran MOU is worse than we thought

Americanthinker.com

Photo Credit:Image: Gage Skidmore via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0. Gage SkidmoreSure, it’s a ‘deal’...but what kind?

Your Freedom Vs. Democrat Control: The 2026 Midterms Will Decide America’s Future

Americanthinker.com

Photo Credit:ChatGPT ChatGPTWe can either renew the spirit of liberty that made America exceptional, or watch her collapse under policies that pull toward perdition.

Is The Iran Deal A ‘Breather?’

Americanthinker.com

Photo Credit:ChatGPT ChatGPTPresident Donald Trump’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran suggests we have now taken a breather in our conflict with the regime.

The Four Jokers of the Apocalypse: Carney, Starmer, Macron, and Merz

Americanthinker.com

Photo Credit:Image: Mark Carney.  Credit: Policy Exchange via Flickr, CC BY 2.0. Policy ExchangeFear merchants can’t sell Armageddon if nobody listens.

Traders boost US rate-hike bets on hawkish Fed

Bloomberg, The Times of India

Traders are now fully anticipating a quarter-point interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve by September, a shift driven by renewed inflation worries fueled by a surge in oil prices. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's firm stance against high inflation has bolste…

WATCH: David Muir shares how son helped dad on retirement flight after ALS cut career short

ABC News, Abcnews.com

David Muir shares the remarkable story of how a son helped his pilot dad fulfill a lifelong dream of taking his retirement flight after his aviation career was cut short by an ALS diagnosis.

Murky Reflecting Pool draws tourists, but not for reasons Trump wanted

Lalee Ibssa, Abcnews.com

The water of the Reflecting Pool remained filled with algae, peeling paint as well as white blobs on Friday.

US appeals court blocks Trump admin from enacting new plans to slash consumer watchdog staff

Yahoo Entertainment

Alleged image of graffiti beneath 'Department of War' sign isn't what it seems

Rae Deng, Snopes.com

The purported vandalism appeared to reference a deal President Donald Trump made with Iran to end a war his administration started.