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President Donald Trump delivered unusually blunt remarks on June 24 regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, expressing frustration with both nations following the collapse of a short-lived ceasefire agreement. Speaking from the South Lawn of the White House before departing for a NATO summit in the Netherlands, Trump said, “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f— they’re doing.” He followed the statement by urging Israel to “calm down,” suggesting that continued aggression could jeopardize regional stability. Ceasefire Breakdown The remarks came amid escalating tensions…

A preliminary intelligence assessment by the U.S. Department of Defense suggests that the recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities by U.S. forces have only delayed, rather than destroyed, Iran’s nuclear weapons development capabilities, according to multiple U.S. officials familiar with the findings. The June 21 operation, led by B-2 stealth bombers, targeted three key nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan using GBU-57 “bunker buster” bombs – the most powerful conventional weapons in the U.S. arsenal. These 30,000-pound bombs are designed to penetrate deeply buried targets. However, the initial assessment indicates they failed to reach the depths required to completely…

The Senate is preparing for a high-stakes vote as early as June 26 to determine whether President Donald Trump must obtain congressional approval before further military action against Iran, amid growing bipartisan debate over the balance of war powers between Congress and the presidency. The move comes in the wake of Trump’s June 21 airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities — a decision that has drawn both praise and criticism from lawmakers, and raised renewed questions about executive authority in matters of war. While a fragile cease-fire is in place between Israel and Iran, its future remains uncertain. The Resolution: Limiting…

As the U.S. becomes directly involved in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, a growing number of Americans are expressing anxiety over the possibility of violence on American soil. From major transportation hubs to national landmarks, concerns are mounting about the potential for retaliation by Iran or sympathizers within the United States. Public Anxiety Rises in Major Cities In New York City’s Penn Station, Catherine Wagoner, a kindergarten teacher from Boston, shared her unease with USA TODAY, describing travel in large cities as more stressful since the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. “Being in New York…

President Donald Trump’s ambitious tax and spending package — once dubbed his “one big, beautiful bill” — is being significantly scaled back in the Senate, following a series of rulings by Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough. Her decisions have stripped several Republican-backed provisions that violate Senate budget rules, narrowing the scope of the legislation as GOP leaders race to meet Trump’s self-imposed July 4 deadline for passage. The sweeping bill was intended to deliver a major legislative win early in Trump’s second term. However, recent cuts to environmental rollbacks, immigration enforcement expansions, and judicial power limits have complicated Republican efforts to…

New York City Democrats will cast their votes on June 24 in a pivotal primary election that could determine the city’s next mayor. While former Governor Andrew Cuomo is seeking a dramatic political comeback, he faces a serious challenge from Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old progressive rising star. The mayoral race presents a stark generational and ideological contrast. Cuomo, 67, represents the centrist wing of the Democratic Party, while Mamdani — a member of the Democratic Socialists of America — anchors the party’s left. Both are the frontrunners in a crowded 11-candidate field, with Cuomo long seen as the…

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to prevent international students from studying at Harvard University, issuing a sharp rebuke of the move as a violation of constitutional rights and academic freedom. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs granted a preliminary injunction on June 23 that halts the enforcement of a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump earlier this month. The proclamation sought to bar foreign nationals from entering the United States to study at Harvard or participate in its exchange programs, citing national security concerns. Judge Burroughs ruled that the administration’s actions threaten “core constitutional rights” including freedom…

New York City’s Democratic primary for mayor concludes on June 24, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s political calendar. With nearly a dozen candidates on the ballot and no clear majority leader, the race is expected to be decided through the city’s ranked choice voting system. Who’s Leading the Race? The race has narrowed to two frontrunners: former Governor Andrew Cuomo and progressive Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani. Polls show the contest is close, with Mamdani slightly edging out Cuomo in the latest Emerson College/PIX11/The Hill survey, winning 51.8% to 48.2% in the final round of ranked choice voting. However,…

President Donald Trump suggested that Iran may be ready to de-escalate following its missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a key U.S. military installation in the Middle East. The attack marked Iran’s first major retaliation to the U.S. bombing of its nuclear facilities on June 21, part of the Pentagon’s “Operation Midnight Hammer.” According to U.S. defense officials, Iran launched a volley of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles at the sprawling air base, which hosts approximately 10,000 U.S. troops and serves as the command hub for air operations across the region. Trump later said in a social…

In a nationally televised address on June 21, President Donald Trump spoke to the American people following the U.S. military’s bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. The strikes, part of what the Pentagon dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer,” came in response to escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, with the U.S. reaffirming its long-standing alliance with Israel. Trump described the military operation as a “spectacular success” aimed at destroying Iran’s nuclear capabilities. He expressed hope that further military involvement in the region would not be necessary, even as Iran is expected to retaliate. The president concluded his four-minute speech with a personal…