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20-06-2025
The MAGA movement is divided over President Trump's potential response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, with some supporters opposing U.S. involvement and others backing Trump's possible strike on Iran. Republican strategist Sarah Longwell says that getting involved in the conflict would be seen as an "unforgivable sin" to a significant part of Trump's base, who believe he campaigned on ending foreign wars. Trump's delay in making a decision may be influenced by criticism from anti-war voices within the MAGA movement, including former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon.
20-06-2025
Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, faced President Trump's anger after posting a video warning of the threat of nuclear war and criticizing "political elites and warmongers" for escalating tensions between nuclear powers. Trump berated Gabbard, saying her discussion of nuclear annihilation would scare people and that she was using her position to promote herself for higher office. The tension between them is heightened as Trump considers a military strike on Iran, a move Gabbard has privately opposed. Despite this, Gabbard continues to brief Trump regularly, and the White House has denied she has been sidelined. Trump's doubts about Gabbard's effectiveness and concerns she is overly focused on her own success have been ongoing since her appointment. Gabbard's views on foreign policy restraint have sometimes aligned with Trump's base and other advisers, but her standing has been weakened by the president's criticism.
20-06-2025
President Donald Trump stated that Harvard University has "acted extremely appropriately" in ongoing negotiations that could lead to a significant deal. Trump hinted that an agreement may be announced within a week, potentially resolving multiple lawsuits between the administration and the university. The talks, which have been characterized as good-faith negotiations, may result in a "historic" settlement. This development comes as the administration has been embroiled in several legal battles with Harvard, including a lawsuit over the freezing of federal funding and another over the revocation of the university's ability to host international students.
20-06-2025
President Trump claimed on social media that his administration is close to a "HISTORIC" deal with Harvard University, potentially to be announced next week. This statement came on the same day a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking Trump's efforts to bar international students from attending Harvard, following a previous temporary block by Judge Allison D. Burroughs.
20-06-2025
Harvard University and the Trump administration have restarted talks to potentially settle their acrimonious dispute. The discussions resumed at a White House meeting where Harvard representatives presented a PowerPoint on measures taken to address antisemitism, viewpoint diversity, and admissions. The White House signaled additional steps it wants Harvard to take and sent a letter outlining conditions for resolving the conflict. Harvard officials have become increasingly convinced that reaching a deal is necessary to avoid further funding cuts and federal investigations. A possible agreement could involve restoring federal research funding and ceasing legal actions against Harvard in exchange for the university taking more aggressive action on issues like antisemitism and viewpoint diversity. The White House hopes an agreement with Harvard could serve as a framework for other elite colleges to strike deals with the administration.
20-06-2025
A federal appeals court has allowed President Donald Trump to maintain control over approximately 4,000 California National Guardsmen that he federalized to enhance security in Los Angeles amid immigration enforcement unrest, reversing a lower court's ruling that had required Trump to relinquish control, with the appeals court stating it is likely that Trump lawfully exercised his statutory authority under the invoked federal law.
20-06-2025
A federal appeals court has allowed President Trump to maintain control over the California National Guard in Los Angeles, overturning a lower court's decision that required him to return control to Governor Gavin Newsom. The court ruled that Trump acted within his authority in federalizing the National Guard to enforce federal immigration laws, despite the governor's objections. The decision was unanimous among the three-judge panel, which included two Trump appointees and one Biden appointee. The court also rejected the state's argument that Trump's decision was not subject to judicial review, but found that the conditions in Los Angeles were sufficient to justify Trump's actions. The case will continue in a lower court, where a judge will consider whether to issue a preliminary injunction restricting Trump's use of the National Guard and active-duty Marines deployed in the city.
20-06-2025
President Donald Trump criticized the number of "non-working holidays" in the US on Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying it costs the country "billions of dollars" and that it must change to "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN." Meanwhile, his predecessor Joe Biden delivered remarks at a historic Black church in Galveston, Texas, where he said that federal holidays reflect American values. Trump has made eliminating diversity efforts a centerpiece of his administration since his reelection, and his comments on Juneteenth contrasted with Biden's celebration of the holiday's significance.
20-06-2025
Former President Joe Biden celebrated Juneteenth at the historic Reedy Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Galveston, Texas, calling for Americans to come together and push the country forward. Biden signed the bipartisan legislation making Juneteenth a national holiday nearly four years ago and expressed pride in the unity it represented. He used the occasion to reflect on the nation's history and current political climate, criticizing efforts to erase history from textbooks and classrooms without mentioning former President Donald Trump by name. Trump, on the other hand, criticized the number of non-working holidays, including Juneteenth, on social media, stating they cost the country billions of dollars. Biden ended his remarks on an energized note, stating, "Let's get the hell to work and get more done."
20-06-2025
President Trump, who previously honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, remained silent about the holiday this year, marking a sharp contrast from his prior acknowledgments. Despite White House guidance suggesting he would sign a Juneteenth proclamation, Trump made no public statement about the day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Instead, he shared statements on other topics on his social media site and complained about "too many non-working holidays."
20-06-2025
President Trump did not celebrate Juneteenth at the White House, instead posting on social media that he would get rid of "non-working holidays" because there are "too many." Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the US and was made a federal holiday in 2021 by President Biden. Trump had previously acknowledged Juneteenth during his first term but ignored it during his second term, which has been marked by efforts to reduce diversity initiatives and erase Black history. In contrast, President Biden attended a Juneteenth celebration in Galveston, Texas, and criticized those who do not want to remember the "moral stain of slavery." Trump's comments on Juneteenth were met with criticism from Democrats, including Representative Hakeem Jeffries, who accused the administration of trying to "turn back the clock" on Black history.
