"No Kings" should be just the beginning We need a powerful — and independent — movement against Trumpism Salon · Jun 17, 2025
Jon Stewart tears into Fox News host for saying Trump’s ‘military parade/quinceañera’ should scare Iranian leaders ‘Does the ayatollah know the Americans have obtained [...] jazz hands? Surrender or dance!” he jeered The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Mayor of Mayhem review – a jaw-dropping look at a crack-smoking politician who opened the floodgates This provocative documentary about the hugely controversial Toronto politician is a chaotic watch – and features tactics that would go on to serve Trump The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
What to know about bunker-buster bombs and Iran's Fordo nuclear facility If the U.S. decides to support Israel more directly in its attack on Iran, one option for Washington would be to provide the “bunker-buster” bombs believed necessary to significantly damage the Fordo nuclear fuel enrichment plant, built deeply into a mountain The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
‘What’s next? Lead pipes?’: Horror as Trump-controlled E.P.A. begins plans to repeal Biden asbestos ban Condemning tens of thousands of Americans to a horrible fate. We Got This Covered · Jun 17, 2025
Jon Stewart and Tina Smith roast MAGA Senator Mike Lee over Minnesota shooting tweets ‘I want to know why those deaths in Minnesota are worth only a night of edgelord s***posting,’ Daily Show satirist rebukes Republican over offensive posts The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
German economic morale soars in June: 'Confidence is picking up' Germany’s economic sentiment soared to 47.5 in June, its highest since March, driven by stronger demand and policy support. But European stocks fell as Israel-Iran tensions escalated, oil prices rose, and investors awaited the Fed’s policy decision. Euronews · Jun 17, 2025
Appeals court in San Francisco to hear arguments in National Guard deployment in Los Angeles A federal appeals court in San Francisco is set to hear arguments on whether the Trump administration should return control of National Guard troops to California The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
If Brendan Carr Cares About Free Speech, He Should Make These Changes at the FCC Now is the perfect time for the FCC to change its precedent to comply with the First Amendment. Reason · Jun 17, 2025
Will the public side with the protesters in LA? Here are some lessons from history Social movements have long included some form of direct conflict with authorities. The key is whom the public blames for clashes The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025
Mavis Staples' gospel of resistance Protecting democracy requires many soldiers in "the army of love” Salon · Jun 17, 2025
With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program Texas officials suggested the federal government could pick up construction. However, during President Trump’s first term, his administration built about one-third of what the state was able to put up in the same amount of time. The Texas Tribune · Jun 17, 2025
How US senator falsely claimed Minnesota shooting suspect was ‘Marxist’ Vance Boelter targeted Democrats, leaning politically right, with no Marxist ties as suggested by the evidence. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025
Trump Tariffs and Taxes: Waiting to See What Happens Is Not a Strategy Like presidents, tariffs come and go. Policy changes also shift about every two years with the election cycle. If you're paralyzed by uncertainty, you could be missing opportunities to benefit your financial future. Kiplinger · Jun 17, 2025
Salon · Jun 17, 2025 Trump cuts mean more misinformation Trump is using discredited claims to make it easier to mislead Americans
International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025 Iraq Treads A Tightrope To Avoid Spillover From Israel-Iran Conflict In Iraqi airspace, Iranian missiles and drones have crossed paths with Israeli warplanes, forcing Baghdad to step up efforts to avoid being drawn into the region's latest conflict.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Satellite images show impact of Israeli strikes on Iranian missile and nuclear bases Nuclear watchdog says Natanz plant sustained extensive damage in Israeli airstrikes, which likely destroyed 15,000 centrifuges
The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025 New York mayoral candidate Brad Lander released after arrest sparks outcry – as it happened This liveblog is now closed.
The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025 America had open borders until 1924. Racism and corporate greed changed that The primary justifications for early immigration laws were xenophobia, eugenics, and overt racism. Understanding the history of immigration is essential
The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025 Fired ABC News journalist stands by his post criticizing Trump and adviser Terry Moran was effectively dismissed from the network after calling Stephen Miller and Trump ‘world-class’ haters
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with Trump and sides with Tucker Carlson over Iran conflict ‘He unapologetically believes the same things I do,’ Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote on Monday
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Starmer warned British jobs at risk without better trade deal from Trump US tariffs for the steel industry will stand at 25 per cent for now – as negotiations over an improved deal continue
Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025 Work to get US steel tariffs removed to go on in coming ‘days, weeks and months’ US tariffs for the steel industry will stand at 25% for now.
Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025 At least 15 dead and dozens injured in ‘one of most horrific’ Russian strikes on Kyiv of war More than 440 drones and 32 missiles fired at Ukraine’s capital on Tuesday, Volodymyr Zelensky says
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025 ‘Vital’ that British steel gets Trump tariff deal after UK-US trade pact, say unions Starmer should secure deal as soon as possible to exempt UK steel from US levies, says Community union