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Top Stories
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A breakdown of yesterday's most covered stories across the political
spectrum.
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1. Israel Launches Airstrikes on Iran Amid Rising Nuclear Tensions
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- Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran early Friday, targeting nuclear and military sites, resulting in explosions heard across the capital.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency censured Iran for non-cooperation with inspectors, coinciding with Israel's military actions.
- Iran announced the establishment of a third enrichment site following the strikes, indicating a response to the attacks.
- U.S. Secretary of State clarified that the U.S. was not involved in the Israeli strikes, which Israel claims were necessary for self-defense.
- International leaders express alarm over the escalating tensions, with potential implications for regional stability and ongoing nuclear negotiations.
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After days of escalating tensions, Israel has launched an attack on Iran.
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The operation comes as the Trump administration has sought a deal with Iran to limit its nuclear program.
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency after launching a strike on Iran, according to several reports.
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2. Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed from DHS Press Conference, Sparking Political Outrage
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- Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a DHS press conference by federal agents after interrupting Secretary Kristi Noem, leading to significant backlash.
- Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed shock at Padilla's treatment, calling the video of the incident shocking on multiple levels.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans criticized Padilla's behavior, labeling it wildly inappropriate during the press conference.
- Democrats, including Rep. Jamie Raskin, condemned Padilla's detainment as an attack on democracy, calling for accountability from the administration.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and law enforcement actions, with California taking legal steps against federal immigration crackdowns.
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The unbridled willingness to punish elected officials, through forceful removal and criminal apprehension, marks a key escalation point in the Trump administration’s embrace of blatantly authoritarian tendencies, as they seek to crush dissent, peaceful or not.
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The shocking scene of a U.S. senator being aggressively removed from a Cabinet secretary’s news conference prompted immediate outrage from his Democratic colleagues.
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The nation’s capital saw several partisan collisions on Thursday as party divides seemed to stretch Republicans and Democrats to a breaking point.
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3. House Approves $9.4 Billion Funding Cuts Targeting NPR, PBS, and Foreign Aid
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- The House voted 214-212 to approve a $9.4 billion rescissions package, cutting funds for NPR, PBS, and foreign aid as requested by President Trump.
- Republicans argue the cuts are necessary to eliminate wasteful spending, while Democrats warn of potential harm to global health and public broadcasting.
- The package includes a $1.1 billion cut to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, raising concerns about the future of local public media outlets.
- The vote saw four Republicans join Democrats in opposition, highlighting divisions within the GOP regarding the funding cuts.
- The Senate is expected to debate the bill later this summer, with uncertainty surrounding its fate amid bipartisan criticism.
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House Republicans will continue to behave like nothing more than a reckless rubber stamp for Donald Trump’s extreme agenda.
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TPM | Leans Left
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The vote is a win for Trump and his billionaire former advisor, Elon Musk, and the Department of Government Efficiency project that all but eliminated the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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The House Republicans successfully passed a rescissions package to cut $9.4 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting Thursday, in the first major codification of President Donald Trump’s efforts to restructure the federal government.
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Today in History
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On this day in 1920, the U.S. Post Office ruled that children could no longer be sent through the mail. Yes, really. In the early 1910s, a few families took advantage of parcel post rules to “mail” their kids—usually to grandparents—by attaching stamps to their coats. While rural postal carriers were often trusted neighbors, the government eventually stepped in to put an end to the oddly wholesome but risky loophole.
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From the Left
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Stories covered by the left, but not so much the right..
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From the Right
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Stories covered by the right, but not so much the left.
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