The U.S. military, working alongside Israeli forces, carried out coordinated airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in what the White House called a decisive blow to Tehran’s enrichment program. The operation marks a dramatic escalation in the conflict, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers over the lack of congressional approval and the risk of broader war.
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US strikes 3 Iranian sites, joining Israeli air campaign against nuclear program
The U.S. launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, joining Israel’s campaign to cripple Tehran’s nuclear program using bunker-busting bombs and missiles. The move marks a major escalation, with Iran vowing retaliation and fears rising of a broader regional war.
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Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery
Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. on June 19, 2025, honored the end of slavery while also confronting modern political efforts to suppress Black history and diversity initiatives. Participants emphasized the importance of unity, truth-telling, and cultural pride amid a divisive national climate.
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How Maryland’s governor can reframe the politics of reparations
By Roger House Maryland’s Gov. Wes Moore (D) recently caused a stir in the movement for reparations in his state. As the nation’s only Black governor, he vetoed a bill to assess the wrongs of slavery and Jim Crow and propose various remedies. The act had been championed by the state legislature and the Black […]
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‘Arrogant. Dangerous. Dishonest’: 47th president’s global image tanks as US reputation plummets
A new global survey by Pew Research Center shows that the 47th U.S. president’s international image has plummeted, with most countries viewing him as unfit for global leadership. Confidence in the American president is low across key issues like climate change and Ukraine, and the U.S. reputation has also declined sharply, especially in Mexico, Canada, and Sweden.
Posted inU.S. Government
Critics question 2024 results as Musk tactics surface
A Wisconsin nonprofit has filed a legal complaint accusing Elon Musk, his America PAC, and a Musk-affiliated group called United States of America Inc. of violating state election laws by bribing voters.
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Nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests push back on 47th president’s parade, policies and power
On June 14, 2025, tens of thousands of Americans in all 50 states participated in coordinated “No Kings” protests opposing the 47th president’s birthday military parade and his perceived authoritarian leadership. The demonstrations featured widespread calls to defend democracy, visible displays of solidarity—including images of Barack Obama—and a firm stance against what protesters described as an erosion of democratic norms.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the US, charged with human smuggling as attorneys vow ongoing fight
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland construction worker mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite a court order protecting him, has been returned to the U.S. and now faces federal charges related to an alleged human smuggling operation. While the White House administration paints him as a violent MS-13 affiliate, his lawyers and family insist the charges are baseless and politically motivated.
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Chrisley’s prison confession: A White man finally says what Black America’s known
Just days after receiving a pardon from the 47th president, reality TV star Todd Chrisley publicly condemned the racial disparities he witnessed in federal prison, using his platform to expose how systemic bias denies Black inmates equal access to rehabilitation programs.
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Relationship between 47th president and key advisor implodes in spectacular public feud
The once-powerful alliance between the 47th president and Elon Musk has dramatically collapsed in a public clash, with mutual threats and insults exchanged over social media. Their fallout—sparked by criticism of the White House’s spending bill—has had political, personal, and financial consequences, including a sharp drop in Tesla’s stock and threats to Musk’s government contracts.
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Supreme Court makes it easier to claim ‘reverse discrimination’ in employment, in a case from Ohio
A new Supreme Court ruling states that federal civil rights law protects all individuals equally, regardless of majority or minority status.
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Capitol rioter rejects 47th president’s pardon in unprecedented rejection of Jan. 6 clemency
In a rare act of accountability, Jan. 6 rioter and former MAGA supporter Pamela Hemphill has formally rejected the clemency granted to her by the White House, condemning the pardons as propaganda and affirming her guilt in the Capitol attack.
