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WATCH: ‘Justice prevailed but it’s very long overdue,’ Mahmoud Khalil says after his ordered release
Palestinian activistMahmoud Khalilwas released Friday from federal immigration detention, freed after 104 days by a judge’s ruling after becoming a symbol ofPresident Donald Trump’s clampdown on campus protests.
Published on: June 21, 2025 | Source:
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Israel says it’s preparing for possibly long war as Iran calls U.S. involvement ‘dangerous’
President Donald Trump is weighing active U.S. military involvement in the war. On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said “I think that it would be very, very dangerous for everyone.”
Published on: June 21, 2025 | Source:Does Trump see an off-ramp for Iran’s leaders and a historic tipping point?
Trump does want peace — but knows peace and freedom come at a cost.
Published on: June 21, 2025 | Source:With no embassy in Tehran, Canada reacts to turmoil in Iran from afar
Neither Israel nor Iran isbacking down from an escalating conflict that has endangered civilians inboth countries. Because Canada has no embassy in Iran, Ottawa is having to work from afar to support thousands of Canadian citizens stuck there.
Published on: June 21, 2025 | Source:How music fuelled, and was fuelled by, the No Kings protests
If you were online last week, you probably saw footage from the No Kings protests.The gigantic demonstration against U.S. President Donald Trump took place across the United States and portions of Canada—but was connected by one prevailing aspect: music.
Published on: June 21, 2025 | Source:This activist spent 4 gruelling days in Israeli custody, but says he'll try again to bring aid to Gaza
Thiago Avila spent four days in Israeli custody, two of them in solitary, after he and 11 others tried to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza by sea. Their vessel was intercepted leading to what he describes as a gruelling stay marked by inhumane treatment and a brief hunger strike.
Published on: June 21, 2025 | Source:Billions of login credentials may have leaked. Here's how you can protect your accounts
A recent report by Cybernews claimed that 16 billion login credentials were exposed and compiled into datasets online, giving cybercriminals access to accounts for online platforms like Google, Apple and Facebook. While much is still unconfirmed about the leak, experts have some tips on how to keep your accounts protected.
Published on: June 21, 2025 | Source:Trump suggests farmers may get to keep undocumented workers after all
In a week where his administration has paused, and then unpaused, immigration raids on farms and agricultural businesses, President Trump indicated on Friday that he would support a system where farms could continue to employ undocumented workers so long as they took "responsibility" for those they hired. “We’re looking at doing something where, in the...
Published on: June 21, 2025 | Source:Thune faces pressure from right flank
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate hawks want steeper cuts in Trump tax bill The Senate version of legislation to enact President Trump’s agenda is hitting new turbulence as conservatives led by Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Mike...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Trump gripes he won’t get Nobel Peace Prize ’no matter what‘ as global conflicts persist
President Trump on Friday celebrated a newly announced deal to end the conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo but lamented that he may not win a Nobel Peace Prize for his work in the deal, or for other international agreements he helped negotiate in office. The State Department announced Wednesday that...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Iowa announces measles outbreak as U.S. tops 1,200 confirmed cases
There have been 1,214 confirmed measles cases this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Iowa announced the state's first outbreak Thursday and Georgia confirmed its second Wednesday.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:European leaders meet with Iran’s foreign minister as war with Israel rages on
It's now one full week since Israel launched a punishing campaign of airstrikes against Iran and its nuclear infrastructure. Iran has responded with its own missile strikes, but to far lesser effect. President Trump reiterated his desire to negotiate with Iran within a two-week window he set Thursday, as the U.S. marshals its forces in support of the Israeli operations. Geoff Bennett reports.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:How people inside Iran are reacting to the war
All week we’ve been talking to experts on Iran’s nuclear program, its leadership and on U.S. foreign policy, as President Trump weighs entering the war. But speaking directly to people in Iran has been difficult. Nazanin Boniadi, an actress and human rights activist focused on Iran, where she was born and which her family fled after the 1979 revolution, joins Amna Nawaz with more from Los Angeles.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Judge orders release of Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention
In our news wrap Friday, a judge ordered Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil be freed from the immigration detention center where he's been held since March, Israel killed at least 37 Palestinians in Gaza including many who were trying to get food and a federal judge halted the Trump administration's efforts to block Harvard University from hosting international students.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Brutal heatwave blankets much of the U.S.
Friday is the summer solstice and much of the U.S. is going to be baking in serious heat starting this weekend with a heat dome expected to keep temperatures soaring. Stephanie Sy reports on what you need to know about the days ahead.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Brutal heat wave blankets much of the U.S.
Friday is the summer solstice and much of the U.S. is going to be baking in serious heat starting this weekend with a heat dome expected to keep temperatures soaring. Stephanie Sy reports on what you need to know about the days ahead.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Trump: 'Maybe I’ll have to change my mind' about firing Powell
President Trump on Friday floated the possibility of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as part of his latest round of intense criticism of the leader of the central bank over its decision not to lower interest rates. Trump, in a lengthy post on Truth Social, railed against Powell, labeling him a "numbskull," "a dumb...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:How to stay safe from the dangers of extreme heat
For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat, Stephanie Sy speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Carla Hayden on her time as a pioneering librarian of Congress and getting fired by Trump
Dr. Carla Hayden, a trailblazing librarian of Congress, was fired by President Trump in May. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with her about being blindsided by the decision, the administration’s ongoing efforts to reshape key institutions and why she intends to keep speaking out. It’s for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy, as part of our CANVAS coverage.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump’s stance on Iran and the rise in political violence
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Ramesh Ponnuru, editor for the National Review, join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including attacks on elected state officials, President Trump's consideration of U.S. military involvement in Iran and the debate among Republicans about entering the conflict.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Federal agents are denied access to Dodger Stadium in latest immigration clash
One of LA's most prized civic institutions - the Los Angeles Dodgers -- is now caught up in the debate over high-profile immigration raids taking place across the region after the Dodgers said ICE agents requested access to their stadium parking lots, a request the organization says they denied. Amna Nawaz speaks with Dylan Hernandez, sports writer for the Los Angeles Times, to learn more.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Vaccine advisers set to review ingredient in influenza shot
Presented by Alliance for Aging Research {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Vaccine advisers to review ingredient RFK Jr wants banned Coming next week: The first meeting of RFK Jr.’s handpicked vaccine advisory panel. Photo credit It’s the first meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:HHS investigating Michigan health care system over alleged conscience rights violation
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is investigating whether an employee at a Michigan hospital system was fired for refusing to use a patient's preferred pronouns and assisting in “sex trait modification” procedures, the agency’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced Friday. The health care worker allegedly requested religious accommodations from certain...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Judge says it’s too late to order recovery of Trump officials’ Signal messages
A federal judge said Friday it’s too late to order the recovery of already-deleted Signal messages from key members of President Trump's Cabinet, largely rejecting a request from an oversight group to get involved. But U.S. District Judge James Boasberg did order acting National Archivist and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ask Attorney...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:6 things to know about lenacapavir, what experts call a ‘wonder drug’ for preventing HIV
The Food and Drug Administration approved the preventative use of lenacapavir, made by Gilead Sciences, on Wednesday. Experts say lenacapavir is easier to administer, and each dose lasts longer compared to other medications.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Iran unsure it can trust US after Israeli strikes: Top official
Iran’s foreign minister told NBC News on Friday that Tehran was not sure it could trust the United States in the wake of numerous Israeli attacks on Iran. The airstrikes from Israel, which have targeted Iranian military and nuclear facilities, came just days before American officials were scheduled to hold nuclear talks mediated by Oman....
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Shasti Conrad wins open DNC vice chair position after Hogg fallout
Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad won the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) second open vice chair position Friday after members voted to redo the election amid significant inner turmoil over David Hogg’s role within the party. Conrad won the spot with almost 56 percent of the vote over DNC member Kalyn Free in a...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Judge halts Trump's attempt to keep international students from Harvard
A federal judge on Friday blocked theTrumpadministration’s efforts to keepHarvardUniversityfrom hosting international students, delivering the Ivy League school another victory as it challenges multiple government sanctions amid a battle with the White House.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Where troops in Middle East are most vulnerable to Iran strikes
Tens of thousands of U.S. troops are within Iran’s striking distance should President Trump decide to wade into Israel’s conflict with Tehran and directly attack the country. More than 40,000 American service members and civilians — as well as billions of dollars in military equipment — are in the Middle East, spread out across bases...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Trump administration makes sweeping changes to ObamaCare, ends 'Dreamer' coverage
The Trump administration is shortening ObamaCare’s annual open enrollment period and ending the law's coverage of immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally as children, according to a final rule announced Friday. The Biden administration made it easier and more affordable to sign up for Affordable Care Act plans, causing enrollment to swell to an all-time...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Judge blocks Trump administration effort to bar international students at Harvard
A federal judge indefinitely blocked a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) effort to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs said she would grant Harvard’s motionat a hearing late last month, and Friday’s order puts it in full force with a requirement that the Trump administration provide an update on...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Braun says he has ‘no interest’ in White House bid
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) sought to tamp down a report that he is interested in running for president, in remarks to reporters Thursday. “That’s had nothing to do with anything I’ve said,” Braun told the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a nonprofit news site covering state government, in response to a question about a potential presidential...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Appeals court rules Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools is unconstitutional
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuitruled Friday a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms is unconstitutional. The law required easily readable posters of the Ten Commandments to go up in all public school classrooms, regardless of what subject is taught in the room....
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:1 in 3 baby boomers say they'll never sell home: Redfin
A recent poll found that about a third of baby boomers who own their homes don't plan to ever sell, putting additional stress on the housing market and making it difficult for younger buyers to find affordable family homes.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Federal appeals court blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state’s public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source: