Lawsuit Aims to Stop UFC Fights at White House
New York Times: “A political activist and a Vietnam veteran represented by an anti-corruption organization filed a lawsuit on Saturday challenging what it called the ‘night of cage fights’ that President Trump planned to hold at the White House as part of the celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary.”
“The lawsuit argues that the transformation of the grounds was never authorized by Congress, and that the event will serve as an extraordinary use of government space to benefit both the chief executive of UFC, Dana White, and Mr. Trump, who is an investor in UFC’s parent company.”
Iran Fires Missiles at Israel
Wall Street Journal: “Iran fired missiles toward Israel on Sunday, after a deadly Israeli airstrike on Beirut hours earlier targeting the Tehran-backed militants Hezbollah, Israel’s military said.”
“It marks the first time Iran has targeted Israel during its ceasefire with the U.S. that went into force in early April.”
“The attack came after Tehran threatened to hit Israel and American bases in the Middle East in response to the airstrike on the Lebanese capital, the first time Israeli warplanes have targeted Beirut since a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was announced by the U.S. last week.”
Quote of the Day
“You’d think Trump would be rooting for the Spurs. It’s what got him out of Vietnam.”
— Jimmy Kimmel, on his late night show.
Lauren Boebert Slams Reporter for Asking About Affair
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) slammed a Fox News reporter for asking if she had an affair with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY).
Said Boebert: “Fuck you, first of all!”
She added: “If you’re gonna bring me into this, like, the sexist stuff is like out of control. So there’s your clickbait that you were looking for. I don’t want to talk about anybody’s exes and the crazy sh*t that they do.”
Trump Walks Out of Interview
President Trump stormed out of a Meet the Press interview Sunday — after moderator Kristen Welker repeatedly fact-checked his claims on a variety of topics including; Jan. 6, his “anti-weaponization” fund, and election fraud, Mediaite reports.
Most Politicians Are Not Calling for Data Center Bans
Washington Post: “The political energy is slowly beginning to catch up to voter anger. Lawmakers in both parties who have touted the centers as economic boons in their states are backpedaling…”
“But few politicians are embracing grassroots demands for a pause or ban on data center construction, which some on the left see as a missed opportunity for Democrats to distinguish themselves ahead of a midterm election that they hope will hinge on cost-of-living concerns.”
Weight-Loss Drugs Are Next on the Chopping Block
Wall Street Journal: “Coverage for Ozempic and other drugs used for weight loss has fast become one of the most coveted workplace benefits—so much so that companies say they can no longer afford to provide it.”
Trump Looms Over GOP Senate Runoff in Georgia
New York Times: “Derek Dooley campaigned in rural Georgia this month with a lifelong friend: Gov. Brian Kemp, who also happens to be the state’s most popular Republican. Yet Mr. Dooley remains, by his own admission, the underdog in the Republican Senate primary runoff.”
“His opponent, Representative Mike Collins, who led after both advanced to a runoff in the first-round election last month, is the race’s self-styled MAGA candidate. President Trump has not endorsed either man ahead of the June 16 runoff — at least not yet.”
Trump Denies He Promised No War
President Trump denied in an interview aired on Sunday that he had ever promised not to involve the United States in new wars, which was a central pledge of his 2024 election campaign, the New York Times reports.
Said Trump: “I didn’t guarantee no war.”
RFK Jr. Appears Disengaged on Many Health Matters
New York Times: “Mr. Kennedy has shown little interest in managing the details of work in his department, according to multiple colleagues. Instead, they say, he is single-mindedly focused on his top priorities, including food recommendations and pesticide exposures, and hunting for evidence to support his long-held beliefs that vaccines are harmful.”
Trump Faces Backlash from MAHA Moms
Politico: “The Make America Healthy Again coalition, made up largely of women who followed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. into the MAGA fold, has reached the end of its rope with the Trump administration.”
“Now many among the group of vaccine skeptics and healthy food crusaders say their vote is up for grabs in the midterms after a string of perceived losses on pesticides and chemical regulations, not to mention disappointing leadership picks and an unpopular war in Iran.”
Rahm Emanuel Pedals Hard to Show Vitality
Wall Street Journal: “Rahm Emanuel has long been exercise-obsessed, swimming 3 to 4 miles a week, plus weight training, machine workouts and yoga. He put his vitality forward in a more public way over the weekend as he biked across a state vying to hold the first 2028 Democratic presidential nominating contest.”
“The 66-year-old Democrat is likely to be one of the oldest—if not the oldest—in the field from either party if he enters the race. The former congressman, White House chief of staff, Chicago mayor and ambassador to Japan has a long résumé, but his more centrist instincts and age are potential strikes against him in a party that has moved leftward and faces calls for younger leaders.”
U.S. Floats Steering Frozen Iran Assets to Gulf Allies
Bloomberg: “The Trump administration is seeking to steer Iranian assets toward helping U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf rebuild from damage inflicted by Tehran, and to repair any future destruction.”
“The effort, which was described by a senior administration official who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly, is unfolding alongside fitful talks between Washington and Tehran on a potential agreement to extend a truce in the Iran war. Negotiations appear to have bogged down over Tehran’s insistence on the release of some $24 billion in frozen Iranian financial assets.”
Xi Visits North Korea to Reassert Influence Over Kim
Bloomberg: “Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading to North Korea in a likely bid to reassert Beijing’s influence over an emboldened Kim Jong Un, a neighbor with a rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal and deepening alliance with Russia.”
“The two-day visit that begins Monday marks Xi’s first to Pyongyang in seven years, and comes just weeks after he hosted US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Beijing for high-profile summits in quick succession.”
When Fighting Trump Isn’t Enough to Win Another Term
Russell Berman: “As Democratic heretics go, Representative Dan Goldman isn’t guilty of many crimes against his party. He initially won election to the House after prosecuting the first impeachment of President Trump (whom he now calls a ‘fascist’), and during two terms, he has voted overwhelmingly with Democratic leaders—even swinging to their left by backing Medicare for All and the abolition of ICE. Goldman isn’t tainted by scandal, nor is he on death’s doorstep; at 50, he’s pretty young for Congress.”
“Yet if the polls in New York’s Tenth Congressional District are anywhere near correct, Goldman will lose his bid for reelection in a primary later this month to another middle-aged Jewish guy aligned with progressive causes.”
Trump Says ‘I’d Pay’ Capitol Rioters
President Trump told NBC News “the weaponization fund is a great idea” and if Republicans “don’t get it approved, I’d be disappointed.”
Asked whether anyone who attacked police officers on January 6 should get taxpayer money, Trump said: “I wouldn’t be inclined to say so, but I have to see it.”
Trump Says Fed Rate Increase Would Be Wrong
Bloomberg: “President Donald Trump said Federal Reserve policymakers would be wrong to raise interest rates after a blowout US jobs report, while insisting he doesn’t want to influence Kevin Warsh before he chairs his first Fed meeting.”
Said Trump: “Nowadays when you have good reports, the market goes down because they think they’re going to raise interest rates. There’s no reason to raise interest rates.”
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 8753
- Next Page »
