US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran The measure by Democratic lawmaker Tim Kaine comes as foreign policy hawks call on US to join Israel in attacking Iran. Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2025
European leaders at G7 trying to bring Iran back to negotiating table UK prime minister and French president among those pressing for de-escalation of conflict with Israel The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025
Justice Department says Trump can undo monument designations - Roll Call The department's disavowed a 1938 determination that presidents can't revoke a Antiquities Act designation by a predecessor. Roll Call · Jun 16, 2025
Eric Trump Mocked for Declaring Trump Mobile Will 'Revolutionize' Cell Phones: 'The White House Is an Infomercial' Eric Trump's declaration that Trump Mobile will "revolutionize" phones sparked ridicule and skepticism. International Business Times · Jun 16, 2025
ICE Raids and Protests Empty Out Santee Alley: Dispatch From L.A. In the shadow of immigration crackdowns and federal troops on the ground, shopkeepers and customers are scared away, leaving businesses devastated. Reason · Jun 16, 2025
‘Complete and utter failure’?: 6 million Americans just proved Trump’s team dead wrong about protest turnout 6 million reasons they were wrong. We Got This Covered · Jun 16, 2025
Trump says ‘was mistake’ to boot Putin from G7 as he trashes Trudeau with Canadian PM Carney standing beside him President falsely accuses Trudeau of ousting Russia from the G8 in 2014 even though he would not become Canada’s head of government until November 2015 The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025
Israel, Iran and the US: why 2025 is a turning point for the international order Israel’s large-scale attack against Iran on June 13, which it conducted without UN security council approval, has prompted retaliation from Tehran. Both sides have traded strikes over the past few days, with over 200 Iranians and 14 Israelis killed so far. The Conversation · Jun 16, 2025
Trump urges Iran to make deal ‘before it’s too late’ in conflict with Israel - Roll Call President Trump on Monday started a G7 summit by warning Iran it should cut a deal “before it's too late.” Roll Call · Jun 16, 2025
Trump Mobile: The Trump Org is licensing its name to a wireless service provider—and a $499 gold-plated smartphone called the T1 The new wireless carrier, called Trump Mobile, is the latest expansion of the Trump family’s business into tech sectors. Fortune · Jun 16, 2025
CFO Paul Middleton Is Buying Plug Power Stock Again. Should You? This article explores whether investors should follow CFO Paul Middleton’s latest purchase of Plug Power stock. Barchart · Jun 16, 2025
Trump promises expanded immigration crackdown after ‘No Kings’ protests Statement comes amid questions over whether Ice – reportedly $1bn over budget – is set to run out of money The Guardian - US · Jun 16, 2025
Starmer and Trump to hold ‘one-on-one’ talks at G7 in push to wrap up trade deal Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he expected the economic pact to be completed ‘very soon’. Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025
Donald Trump on his way to lose the one thing he spent years winning by going against the Supreme Court He's seems destined to lose this battle. We Got This Covered · Jun 16, 2025
Barchart · Jun 16, 2025 Crude Prices Retreat as Iran Seeks to End Hostilities July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) today is down -2.42 (-3.32%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) is down -0.0238 (-1.07%). Crude oil prices surged by +5% initially on Sunday night as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its fourth day. However, crude prices gave up their advance and fell sharply on...
International Business Times · Jun 16, 2025 GOP Senator Slammed for 'Joking' About Minnesota Assassination That Killed Top State Democrat: 'Show Some Respect' A Republican Senator has drawn ire for making jokes about the Minnesota assassination which killed a top state Democratic legislator and her husband, then posting the jokes to social media.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 16, 2025 'Brutal' funding cuts push UN to slash humanitarian operations Millions of vulnerable people face heightened risk after the UN announced it would scale back aid programmes amid unprecedented global funding cuts. OCHA chief Tom Fletcher called for more solidarity to prevent needless suffering.
Salon · Jun 16, 2025 Trump "supporter" charged in MN killing Vance Boelter was captured near his home on Monday and faces two second-degree murder charges
Capital & Main · Jun 16, 2025 Immigration Raids Disrupt Businesses in Southern California and Beyond Graduation parties, medical appointments, playing outside are all too risky. “I’m scared to death to leave my house.”
The Guardian - US · Jun 16, 2025 John Oliver on the juvenile justice system: ‘Makes no sense’ The Last Week Tonight host reacts to Donald Trump deploying troops to Los Angeles and digs into the cruel juvenile justice system in the US
Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025 Starmer urges Britons in Israel to register their presence The Foreign Office has advised against all travel to Israel.
Barchart · Jun 16, 2025 Stocks Rally as Iran Signals it Wants an End to Hostilities The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +1.15%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.49%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.11%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM25...
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025 Denmark sends robot sailboats to monitor Russia’s shadow fleet The Danish Defense Ministry says the trial is aimed at boosting surveillance capacity in under-monitored waters
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025 ‘People weep in its presence’: how the UK Aids Memorial Quilt became one of our great works of art It began as a simple act of remembrance, dedicated to those who lost their lives to Aids. Now this ever-growing patchwork of grave-plot-sized panels has taken on new meaning as one of the most significant artworks of the past 40 years
International Business Times UK · Jun 16, 2025 Iran Earthquake Today: 5 Dead, 87 Injured After Israeli Strike Near Nuclear Site Triggers Explosion and Tremor An Israeli strike near Iran's nuclear site caused an explosion and tremor, killing 5. Israel then hit all three major Iranian nuclear sites.