Following Iran’s retaliatory strike on a US military base in Qatar, French President Emmanuel Macron urged all parties to de-escalate and return to negotiations. Macron, during a press conference in Norway, stated that US strikes on Iran were not legal, while also supporting the objective of preventing Iran from developing nuclear arms. He opposed any military-led regime change, emphasizing the need for diplomatic and technical solutions. Furthermore, Macron warned of the potential global economic consequences if Iran were to close the Strait of Hormuz.
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David Prine, a staunch supporter of Donald Trump and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, still backs the former president despite his wife’s detention. Yenifer Correa Ganan, who entered the U.S. legally under the CBP One parole program, was detained in May after a clerical error and subsequent domestic dispute. Despite all state charges being dropped and her requests for voluntary deportation, Ganan remains incarcerated, leaving Prine struggling to care for their children and manage their household. The situation highlights the impact of immigration policies amid Trump’s crackdown on those without legal status, leaving the family fractured.
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The recent airstrikes on Iran, despite their tactical impressiveness, may have fallen short of their strategic goals, particularly concerning the destruction of Iran’s nuclear program. Uncertainty surrounds the effectiveness of the attacks, with doubts arising on whether the bunker-busting bombs successfully destroyed Iran’s enriched uranium. Iran’s response, including missile strikes on a U.S. air base, has raised the stakes and increased the likelihood of further U.S. involvement. The ambiguous location of Iran’s uranium stockpile following the attack has intensified the uncertainty surrounding the conflict and its potential escalation.
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Following a U.S. strike on three Iranian nuclear sites, the State Department issued a worldwide caution for Americans abroad, citing potential disruptions to travel and demonstrations against U.S. interests. The strikes, which President Trump deemed “very successful,” have escalated tensions in the region, prompting Iran to warn of consequences. As a result, the Department of Homeland Security issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin, warning of a heightened threat environment in the United States. The State Department is urging U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution and review travel advisories.
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Former President Donald Trump has declared a ceasefire timeline for the conflict between Israel and Iran, dubbing it “THE 12 DAY WAR.” Despite Trump’s announcement, neither country has confirmed acceptance of the proposed timeline. Trump also thanked Iran for providing advance notice of a missile strike on a U.S. air base in Qatar, enabling the avoidance of casualties. This notice contributed to the lifting of a shelter-in-place order and the reopening of Qatar’s airspace, leading to positive reactions in the U.S. stock market and a decrease in oil prices.
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President Trump declared on Monday night that Israel and Iran have agreed to a 12-hour ceasefire, commencing Tuesday morning. Trump’s post indicated Iran would initiate the cessation of hostilities, followed by Israel six hours later. While an Iranian official confirmed the ceasefire brokered by Qatar, Israel has yet to officially comment, with a cabinet meeting concluding with instructions to remain silent on the matter. Reports of explosions in Tehran and IDF warnings for evacuations preceded the announcement, as well as sirens in the Golan Heights.
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On Monday, numerous individuals were treated for heat-related illnesses outside Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, while waiting for high school graduations. Several people required hospitalization due to dehydration, and multiple afternoon graduation ceremonies were cut short because of the extreme heat. Despite an extreme heat advisory, the city held ceremonies at the stadium on one of the hottest days of the year, as temperatures soared into the 90s, with a heat index reaching 100 to 110 degrees. An air quality alert was also issued for the area.
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Despite a judge’s order for release, the US government has vowed that Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran man facing human smuggling charges, “will never go free” on American soil. Ábrego García was initially deported in error but was later brought back to the US and charged by the Justice Department. While the judge acknowledged the government’s failure to demonstrate that Ábrego García posed a flight risk or danger, immigration officials are expected to detain him for deportation. The charges against him, dating back to 2016, accuse him of transporting undocumented migrants across state lines, and he has pleaded not guilty.
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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene voiced her continued opposition to a potential conflict with Iran in a lengthy social media post. Greene expressed concerns about the possibility of Iranian attacks on American soil and being drawn into another war. She contrasted the focus on Iran with the lack of military action against domestic threats like cartels. Greene further emphasized her support for Israel’s right to defend itself while simultaneously opposing U.S. involvement in any potential conflict with Iran, even if initiated by Israel.
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Following the U.S. attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump urged the world to keep oil prices down, specifically calling for the Department of Energy to “DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!!” Oil prices briefly rose after the attacks but had decreased by Monday morning, though they remained elevated. Trump’s call for increased drilling, a common Republican stance, aims to reduce reliance on foreign energy sources but faces criticism regarding environmental impact and economic volatility. Critics also note that prioritizing fossil fuels hinders the growth of more sustainable energy alternatives such as wind and solar.
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