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Colombians vote in runoff election expected to trigger shift in decades-long armed conflict

Frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21

Trump asks Americans to vote for rebranding "ICE" to "NICE" in efforts to cool down critics over stance on illegal immigration

Former President Donald Trump is proposing to rename Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to "NICE" as part of a public poll. He believes this rebranding, adding an "N" for "National," could shift public perception and "discombobulate" critics, particularly journalists and Democrats. Trump suggested the change would make reporting on enforcement…

The Economic Times · Jun 21

Trump news at a glance: US president claims ‘vandalism’ for Washington DC reflecting pool problems

Paint seen peeling off in the water at pool site; investigation finds ICE agents disproportionately target people from Latin America – key US politics stories from Saturday 20 June at a glance

The Guardian - US · Jun 21

Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received ‘dark money’ from ICE detention contractor

Report finds close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, which profits from anti-immigration crackdown

The Guardian - US · Jun 20

Trump's Proposed Social Security Rule Could Cut Monthly Benefits by $330 for 275,000 Americans

Donald Trump is backing a rule change that could sharply reduce Supplemental Security Income payments for hundreds of thousands of low‑income Americans, according to new Social Security estimates.

International Business Times UK · Jun 20

Leaked Book Says Trump Snapped At Vance With 'Everyone Just Needs To Copy What I Say' Over Iran Strike

A new book reveals a clash between Trump and VP Vance over language used to describe a 2025 Iran strike, highlighting tensions in the administration.

International Business Times UK · Jun 20

‘Not easy’: Why Trump rushed to sign Iran MoU ahead of Geneva meet, leaving Pakistan red-faced

US President Donald Trump’s push to end the conflict with Iran culminated in an unexpected late-night signing ceremony at the Palace of Versailles, a moment that reflected both the urgency and uncertainty surrounding the agreement. According to CNN, Trump surprised aides and even French President Emmanuel Macron by insisting that…

The Times of India · Jun 20

Why Donald Trump's Lifelong Sobriety Conceals an All-Consuming Behavioral Addiction

Donald Trump says he never drinks, citing his brother's death from alcoholism as a warning, but experts argue his relationship with power, wealth and sex bears the hallmarks of behavioural addiction.

International Business Times UK · Jun 20

Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?

Congress grapples with the aftermath of President Trump's Iran conflict, questioning its worth amidst lives lost and billions spent. While some senators decry the outcome as a failure, others believe the nation is safer. Lawmakers now face the task of explaining the war, replenishing military supplies, and securing a fragile…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

Vermont enacts vote denial prohibition, campaign finance changes in 2026 session

The Vermont General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on May 29 after passing one election-related bill, which Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed on June 8.

Ballotpedia · Jun 20