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With that, here’s the news:
United States and Israel v. Iran News:
High risk of imminent Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces, according to Reuters.
President Trump warned the U.S. could target additional sites due to concerns of Iranian retaliation; CNN analyst Barak Ravid noted Iran has repeatedly vowed to strike U.S. forces and interests if attacked.
U.S. still pursuing a diplomatic resolution despite heightened tensions.
B2 stealth bombers were flown visibly on flight tracker radar to distract, amid concerns Donald Trump might leak details of upcoming attacks on social media.
Donald Trump is increasingly concerned about the rise in oil prices following his strikes on Iran.
The State Department issued a worldwide security alert advising U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution globally.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons.
Donald Trump believes Iranians should overthrow their government if it refuses nuclear negotiations but remains open to diplomacy.
Friedrich Merz stated there was “no reason to criticise” U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.
Trump asserted “monumental damage” and “obliteration” of Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan via social media.
Pentagon and Israeli officials confirmed "severe" damage but used more cautious language than Trump.
Rafael Grossi (IAEA head) confirmed Iran’s pre-planned “special measures” to protect nuclear materials as of June 13; full damage assessment remains limited due to restricted access.
US, Israel, and IAEA rely on satellite imagery and Iran’s internal reporting to assess contamination and damage.
Qatar reported stable security after the US embassy advised American citizens to shelter in place.
JP Morgan Chase limited Middle East travel for employees to essential only.
Three empty oil and chemical tankers diverted from the Strait of Hormuz.
Thailand seeks to move 3,000 Thai construction workers from Israel to neighboring countries due to escalating conflict.
All other news:
The victim of the beating was identified as Narciso Barranco, father of three U.S. Marines; while working as a landscaper, DHS officers grabbed him, took him to the ground, pepper sprayed him, and repeatedly punched him in the face (KTLA).
ICE detained the wife of a Marine Corp veteran while she was still breastfeeding their young child. Marine Corps veteran Adrian Clouatre’s wife, Paola, is detained by ICE and facing deportation amid the Trump administration’s push for 3,000 daily arrests; despite her marriage to a U.S. citizen and pending green card application, military family protections have eroded, forcing Clouatre to make eight-hour round trips to visit her in detention.
The Los Angeles Dodgers donated $1 million to support families affected by two weeks of immigration raids in Southern California and plan to partner with local organizations to provide ongoing aid to immigrant families.
The Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, ruled that a GOP provision limiting courts' ability to enforce contempt findings against Trump officials violated Senate rules for budget reconciliation, blocking it from passage via simple-majority vote.
Advocates are urging Senate Republicans to reject a proposal to cut billions from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to fund tax breaks benefiting the wealthy and corporations; the Senate version of the “big beautiful bill” includes deeper cuts than the House version, potentially leaving 16 million people uninsured by 2034, according to the CBO.
The Senate parliamentarian ruled that a proposed 10-year federal moratorium on enforcing state AI legislation survives Byrd Rule scrutiny and will remain in the budget bill, allowing it to advance through reconciliation with a simple majority vote.
A man wearing a tactical vest opened fire outside CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan; after wounding one person, he was struck by a vehicle driven by a parishioner and fatally shot by security staff, averting a potential mass shooting; police believe the 31-year-old suspect was experiencing a mental health crisis.
A dangerous heat dome is building over the eastern U.S., with tens of millions facing level 4 extreme heat risk through at least Thursday; temperatures 15 degrees above normal are expected across the Midwest, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, with heat indices reaching up to 110°F, according to the National Weather Service.
See you this evening.
— Aaron
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