Shooting victim Colombia Senator Uribe Turbay critical after brain surgery
The assassination attempt on the presidential hopeful has rattled the country, which fears a return to darker days.
Fact check: At G7, Trump makes false claims about Trudeau, Ukraine and immigration – CNN
- Fact check: At G7, Trump makes false claims about Trudeau, Ukraine and immigration CNN
- At G7, Trump Renews Embrace of Putin Amid Rift With Allies The New York Times
- Trump news at a glance: Axing Russia from G8 was a mistake, says Trump before leaving summit early The Guardian
- Trump muses about turning the G7 back into the G8 — or even the G9 with China AP News
- Trump: ‘There would be no war’ if Russia were in G8 politico.eu
Democratic senator proposes curbing Trump’s war powers amid Israel-Iran conflict
Tim Kaine introduces measure to prohibit US forces from taking action against Iran without approval from Congress
As Iran and Israel exchange missile attacks for a fourth day, Democrats in Washington are moving swiftly to reassert congressional authority over US military engagement in the region amid fears of American involvement in a broader conflict.
Tim Kaine, a Democratic senator of Virginia, on Monday introduced a war powers resolution that would prohibit US armed forces from taking direct action against Iran without explicit authorization from Congress or a declaration of war. The measure, like other attempts to claw back power from the executive branch, faces a steep climb in the GOP-controlled Congress, where Republicans have been mostly unwilling to challenge Donald Trump’s authority.
Continue reading...California bill proposes misdemeanor for officers who cover their face on duty
Law enforcement officials would also be required to be identifiable by uniform carrying their name
Local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who cover their faces while conducting official business could face a misdemeanor in California under a new proposal announced Monday.
The bill would require all law enforcement officials show their faces and be identifiable by their uniform, which should carry their name or other identifier. It would not apply to the national guard or other troops and it exempts Swat teams and officers responding to natural disasters.
Continue reading...Iranians flee Israeli attack in Tehran
People were filmed fleeing an Israeli attack on Tehran on Monday after Israel had issued evacuation threats.
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (June 16, 2025) – U.S. Embassy in Israel (.gov)
- Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (June 16, 2025) U.S. Embassy in Israel (.gov)
- U.S. evacuating personnel from the Middle East amid growing tensions with Iran Axios
- State Department elevates travel advisory for Israel to "do not travel," highest level CBS News
- Hegseth authorizes voluntary departure of military dependents from across Middle East amid rising tensions Fox News
- US to pull some personnel from the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran Reuters
US judge declares Trump’s cuts to NIH grants ‘illegal’
Federal judge on bench for 40 years lambasts grant terminations as 'racist' and anti-LGBTQ.
36 More Countries May Be Added to Trump’s Travel Ban – The New York Times
- 36 More Countries May Be Added to Trump’s Travel Ban The New York Times
- Trump Administration could impose a travel ban on dozens more countries NPR
- Immigration Restrictions Mount Against Americans And Legal Residents Forbes
- US Expands Travel Ban to Twenty-Five African Countries Including Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, Senegal, and Cameroon, New Update You Need to Know Travel And Tour World
- Trump administration considers adding 36 countries to travel ban list The Washington Post
Netanyahu tells ABC he’s not ruling out taking out Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei – ABC News
- Netanyahu tells ABC he's not ruling out taking out Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ABC News
- Israeli shekel jumps as investors sketch post-Iran conflict landscape The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu's Prediction on How Targeting Iran's Ali Khamenei Would Play Out Newsweek
- Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, US officials say Reuters
- Trump opposed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, CBS News sources say CBS News
G7 leaders push Trump on trade as talks continue
Leaders are torn on a statement calling for de-escalation between Iran and Israel.
Canada’s Mark Carney opens G7 Summit with call for unity
At the start of the G7 Summit, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that the world is becoming more dangerous and
Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 16, 2025
Here are the key events on day four of the Israel-Iran conflict.
Athlete, Pilates instructor, teacher: Human toll of Israel’s attack on Iran
Israeli air strikes on Tehran have disrupted daily life, killing civilians and fuelling fears of a wider regional war.
Minnesota gunman arrested after deadly attacks on state Democrats
Vance Boelter, a former state board appointee, was arrested after allegedly targeting two state Democrats in shootings.
Israel’s race to kill Iran’s nuclear dream – The Economist
- Israel’s race to kill Iran’s nuclear dream The Economist
- Centrifuges at Iran's Natanz site likely destroyed, nuclear watchdog says BBC
- Why is there so much concern over Iran’s nuclear program? And where could it go from here? The Conversation
- Iran says parliament is preparing bill to leave nuclear non-proliferation treaty Reuters
- ‘Dirty Bomb’ Attack: This Could Be Iran’s Next Move Against Israel American Enterprise Institute
Minnesota suspect attempted to kill two other state lawmakers, officials say
Vance Luther Boelter attempted to kill two other Minnesota state lawmakers, authorities revealed at a press conference on Monday.
Minnesota suspect attempted to kill two other state lawmakers, officials say
Vance Luther Boelter attempted to kill two other Minnesota state lawmakers, authorities revealed at a press conference on Monday.
‘Don’t let beautiful Tehran become Gaza’: Iranians tell of shock and confusion
Iranians say they are caught between their country's regime and Israeli destruction as the conflict intensifies.
‘Don’t let beautiful Tehran become Gaza’: Iranians tell of shock and confusion
Iranians say they are caught between their country's regime and Israeli destruction as the conflict intensifies.
Canada’s security operation for G7 summit faces unorthodox threat … bears
Apex predators are one of several large and unpredictable animals concerning officials in foothills of Rockies
Security preparations for G7 summits normally involve the elite close protection afforded to world leaders, and then a series of of concentric defences against street demonstrations and protests.
Not in the Rockies.
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