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AdLib on L.A. and the U.S. Are On Fire…Against Donald Trump: “Thanks, TW!” Jun 16, 13:23
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What We Learned About Trump’s Attack on Iran

Over the past week, President Trump claimed he would make a decision about Iran in “two weeks” and repeatedly pressed it to come to the negotiating table. But the swiftness of the attack on Saturday night suggests that plans were underway after Israel began its bombing campaign against Iran a little more than a week ago. [...]

Trump’s Cease-Fire Announcement Catches His Own Top Officials by Surprise

Before asserting that Iran and Israel had agreed to a cease-fire, President Trump spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Iranian officials, with Qatar helping to mediate. [...]

Trump Administration to End Protections for 58 Million Acres of National Forests

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the Clinton-era rule barring road construction and logging was outdated and “absurd.” [...]

Judge Blocks Trump Proclamation Barring Harvard’s International Students

The same judge issued an order last week blocking a separate government effort to keep the school from enrolling students from abroad. [...]

Why Factories Are Having Trouble Filling Nearly 400,000 Open Jobs

For every 20 positions, there’s one qualified candidate, says one manufacturing chief executive. Some of President Trump’s policies are likely to exacerbate the problem. [...]

Ford Will Keep Battery Factory Even if Republicans Ax Tax Break

Ford Motor said it would open a new plant in Michigan that could become ineligible for federal incentives under a policy bill championed by President Trump and passed by the House. [...]

Cuomo and Mamdani Push to Raise Turnout in ‘Jump Ball’ Mayor’s Race

A new poll shows the New York City mayor’s race tightening in its final days. Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani are scrambling for every last vote. [...]

As Black New Yorkers Move Out, N.Y.C. Politics May Be Reshaped

Housing affordability and quality-of-life concerns are pushing longtime Black New Yorkers out of the city, underscoring Democrats’ challenges with their base ahead of the mayoral election. [...]

In a Big Place With Few People, a Minister Needs a Pilot’s License

The Salvation Army’s “Flying Padres” cross the Australian outback by air, dropping in on ranches and small communities — sometimes, just to lend an ear. [...]

Scenes From the Hottest Blocks in New York City

Whatever the temperature is in Central Park, it’s hotter alongside Newtown Creek, the toxic and industrial waterway separating Brooklyn from Queens. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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With possible Iran-Israel ceasefire, Trump's high-risk strikes may pay off

Trump seems inclined to hold his fire as Iran's attack on US troops in Qatar caused no damage or casualties. [...]

What we know about Iran's attack on US base in Qatar

The Iranian military confirms it launched missiles in retaliation for American strikes against its nuclear sites. [...]

Talk of regime change resonates with Iranians fleeing across border

A steady stream of Iranians are crossing into Armenia by foot, laden with luggage and pets. [...]

'The water was just screaming' - Eight dead in Lake Tahoe after boats capsize

A witness described how quickly the weather changed, leading to people being thrown from boats. [...]

First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope

The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system. [...]

Nine killed in Kyiv in intense Russian air attack

Russian missiles and drones hit residential areas and hospitals in Ukraine's Kyiv region, the interior minister says. [...]

Rescuers search for Brazilian tourist on Indonesian volcano

Juliana Marins was hiking on the volcano on Saturday when she fell from a cliff near the crater. [...]

Did Trump have the legal authority to strike Iran?

Some lawmakers have called Trump's strikes on Iran "unconstitutional" - so did he have the authority to order them? [...]

Remembering India's iconic crocodile-hunting tigress

Arrowhead, also known as T-84, died last week in India's Ranthambore national park. [...]

US says Kilmar Ábrego García will 'never go free' after judge orders his release

US Homeland Security, which says he'll "never go free on American soil", is expected to keep him detained for immigration reasons. [...]

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