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Without even competing, a western performance horse has been sold for $2.65 million in the United States β good news for Australian breeders who are importing the same bloodlines.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Iran hindered progress of Arab Gulf states, Vance says US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on Monday that Iran's "bully" behaviour in the region was hindering the progress of Arab Gulf states. "Now that the 12-day war appears to be effectively over, we have an opportunity, I think, to restart a real peace process," Vance said. "This is not just about two countries, Iran and Israel. All of these Gulf Arab states,...
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Dissenting justice warns court actions expose 'thousands to the risk of torture or death'.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been reacting to news of the Iran strikes. Lisa Desjardins reports on the role of Congress and what members of both parties are saying.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to 'complete and total' ceasefire Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 06/22/2025 - 10:45 US president says Israel and Iran will begin ceasefire within hours US President Donald Trump holds a meeting in the Situation Room at the White House on 21 June 2025 (The White House/Handout via Reuters) Off US President Donald Trump said late on Monday that Israel and Iran agreed to a "complete...
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump takes aim at Fed as fiscal mess looms President Trump is pushing the Federal Reserve to go beyond its legal mandate and help him manage the national debt as Republicans face growing pressure over the...
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:As the Senate works this week to pass major legislation that would slash taxes, climate programs and government spending, Republicans are poised to include billions of dollars in benefits for the oil and gas industry. The new oil-targeted tax changes would cost the federal government about $18 billion in lost revenue over a decade, according [β¦]
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to restart deportations of migrants to countries other than their own, the Supreme Court also said it won't hear an appeal from Virginia over its lifetime voting ban for convicted felons and the number of abortions in the U.S. rose in 2024 due to a growing number of women obtaining abortion pills via telehealth.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:US president makes statement just hours after Tehran launched missiles at American base in Qatar
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Trump praised both Israel and Iran for having the βstamina, courage and intelligenceβ to end what couldβve been a years-long war capable of destroying the entire Middle East.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:The US embassy in Qatar has also lifted its shelter-in-place order and said operations will resume as normal on Tuesday.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for President Donald Trump's administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without offering them a chance to show harms they could face, handing him another victory in his aggressive pursuit of mass deportations.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Tuesday, voters will head to the polls for the primary that will determine which of the 11 Democrats running will take on New York City Mayor Eric Adams in November. The race has shaped up as a contest between a well-known establishment figure seeking a political comeback and a rising young democratic socialist, who has mounted an unexpected challenge. William Brangham reports.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:President Trumpβs decision to float the possibility of regime change in Iran following a number of U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities has caused a new rupture across the MAGA universe, as top supporters fret about the possibility of a deeper U.S. involvement in a Middle Eastern war. Trump surprised some supporters by authorizing weekend...
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:For the first time, orcas have been seen making and using tools out of seaweed. The reason? Most likely as a form of social grooming.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:President Trump on Monday announced the parameters of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran that he says was βfully agreedβ to and will begin to be phased in six hours from now. Trump expressed confidence that the end of the fighting between the two countries, which he dubbed βthe 12 day warβ would stick. The...
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the independent-minded Republican from Alaska, often defied President Trump during his first term, breaking with him on key issues and nominations. She's now opening up in her candid memoir, "Far From Home," and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:US president congratulates Iran and Israel on truce deal, but neither country has confirmed agreement to end war.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:US President Donald Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to a "complete and total" ceasefire following almost a fortnight of conflict.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:President Trump called for "Peace and Harmony" on Monday afternoon and hours later announced a ceasefire had been reached between Iran and Israel. In a Truth Social post that started out, all-caps, with "Congratulations to everyone!" the president laid out the terms: "It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there...
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Trump to resume mass deportations of migrants to third countries, even those facing violence and instability, stripping away critical due process protections and sparking outrage among human rights advocates. Related: Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Deportations of Venezuelan Migrants Under Alien Enemies Act Supreme Court [β¦]
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:NPRβs Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the political impact of the conflict with Iran and negotiations over the Republican budget bill.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Advocates warns against cuts to science funding A new ad from advocacy group 314 Action, shared first with The Hill, warns that the Trump administrationβs cuts to science funding will result in countries like China overtaking the U.S....
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:The high court majority did not detail its reasoning in the brief order, as is typical on its emergency docket. All three liberal justices dissented.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Trump announces 'complete and total ceasefire' between Iran and Israel Just after 6pm eastern time on Monday, US President Donald Trump announced that he has sealed a ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel that will go into effect at midnight, local time in Washington, DC. "CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in...
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Iran strikes could bring modest increase at the pump Americans could see modest increases in the prices they pay at the pump in the wake of increasing conflict with Iran, analysts say. iStock Andrew Lipow, president of consulting firm Lipow Oil Associates, told...
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Messaging app WhatsApp has been banned on congressional staffers' government devices, the House's chief administrative officer confirmed Monday. "Protecting the People's House is our topmost priority, and we are always monitoring and analyzing for potential cybersecurity risks that could endanger the data of House Members and staff," Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Szpindor said in a...
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:The Senate parliamentarian has rejected several controversial provisions in the GOPβs βbig beautiful billβ over the last few days. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) aims to have the bill on President Trump's desk by July 4. But first, some of the megabill's most controversial aspects must undergo the so-called "Byrd bath," meaning they aren't...
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Activists are doing whatever they can to disrupt Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's lavish nuptials in Venice, an Italian city protesters accuse of prioritizing the desires of wealthy tourists over the needs of its own residents.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Serbia to stop arms sales to Israel Serbia said on Monday that it will halt the arms sales to Israel, according to Bgnes news agency The move, announced by Serbian President Aleksandar VuΔiΔ, came after he had met with members of the Serbian army. According to Bgnes, the decision follows a protest against arms exports that was held in Belgrade and was organized by a group called βSupport for the People of Palestine -...
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Official deems Meta-owned app βhigh-risk to usersβ, according to memo seen by the Financial Times
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:From Geoffrey Tozer to child prodigies today, audiences are fascinated by young performers. We ask how these musicians balance their passion with other interests.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:President Donald Trump urged stepped-up production as the White House sharpened its warnings to Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas shipping lane, in retaliation for the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear program.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended the US attacks on Iran. Once again, Germany was not informed in advance of the attack plans.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:Bases in the Middle East have been on heightened alert and taking additional security precautions in anticipation of potential strikes from Iran.
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