Press review · Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Hegseth spars with Senate Democrats over Marine deployment to LA anti-ICE riots: 'Not about lethality'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stood by the Trump administration's National Guard federalization and U.S. Marines deployment to the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
CDC staff and retired workers call for Kennedy's resignation in a protest outside headquarters
The demonstration came a day after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gutted a federal vaccine safety panel and vowed to replace all its members.
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npr.org Top stories ·
RFK Jr. names new slate of vaccine advisers after purging CDC panel
Two days after firing vaccine experts who help set the nation's immunization policies, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked eight successors for the CDC panel.
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france24.com Top stories ·
Trump says US personnel moved as Iran tensions mount
President Donald Trump said US personnel were being moved from the potentially "dangerous" Middle East on Wednesday as nuclear talks with Iran faltered and fears grew of a regional conflict.
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
Director Bill Pohlad reflects on Brian Wilson's legacy
Back in 2014, Minnesotan Bill Pohlad directed and produced a biopic documenting both Wilson's artistic rise in the 1960s, and his struggles with mental illness in the 1980s. It's called “Love and Mercy.”
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appropriations.house.gov Top stories ·
Amodei, Cole at FY26 Homeland Security Subcommittee Markup
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.
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fox5dc.com Top stories ·
Hegseth under fire over $45M Army parade, $134M LA deployment costs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his first appearance before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on Tuesday to defend the Trump administration’s $1 trillion Pentagon funding request.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
See photos: Military vehicles set up in Washington DC ahead of parade
Preparations are underway for the U.S. Army's parade in Washington D.C., which also falls on President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
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wowt.com Top stories ·
ICE operations in South Omaha disrupt Douglas County board meeting
Immgration operations in South Omaha prompted a Douglas County Commissioner to exit the board’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday morning.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
David Hogg will not run for DNC post again after party orders redo of vice chair elections
The DNC determined it failed to follow internal rules in its February election. Separately, Hogg’s plans to back primaries against incumbent Democrats stirred controversy.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
WATCH: Hegseth reacts to concern that Trump administration applies double standard to protests
Hegseth has strongly defended Trump’s militarized response to protests over federal immigration raids but would not directly answer a question from a lawmaker Wednesday about whether he supported the decision to activate the National Guard during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Israeli forces recover bodies of two hostage in Gaza, PM says
One of the two hostages was Yair Yaakov, who was killed in the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu says.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Wisconsin group sues Elon Musk, alleging million-dollar check giveaways were voter bribes
Musk has said the giveaways didn't violate state laws because they were not up to chance.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
ICE officers assaulted during raid that nabbed 70 illegal immigrants at meat plant: DHS
Federal agents detained more than 70 illegal immigrants at an Omaha meat plant, where a Honduran national allegedly brandished a weapon and assaulted officers during the operation.
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How GOP lawmakers are reacting to immigration raid protests and Trump's response
Immigration raids and inspections continued on Wednesday in California, Pennsylvania and Louisiana, among other places. Chicago's mayor called the president an authoritarian, but the Trump administration defended his approach and warned guard troops could be deployed to other cities. Lisa Desjardins reports on how lawmakers are viewing the protests and the president's response.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
RFK Jr. names some vaccine critics to key CDC committee after ousting entire panel
The new members will join the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Federal judge sides with anti-Israel ringleader Mahmoud Khalil, halts Trump administration's deportation bid
Anti-Israel ringleader Mahmoud Khalil wins court battle as federal judge grants preliminary injunction against Trump administration, temporarily preventing his deportation.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
The latest CPI report showed some softening in inflation. What investors are saying
Wall Street got a favorable inflation report on Wednesday, giving equities a boost.
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people.com Top stories ·
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Co-Founder and Singer, Dies at 82
Brian Wilson, a founding member of the Beach Boys, has died at 82. The music icon helped define the 'California sound' with the American rock band he formed with his family members and a friend.
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epa.gov Top stories ·
EPA Proposes Repeal of Biden-Harris EPA Regulations for Power Plants, Which, If Finalized, Would Save Americans More than a Billion Dollars a Year | US EPA
EPA News Release: EPA Proposes Repeal of Biden-Harris EPA Regulations for Power Plants, Which, If Finalized, Would Save Americans More than a Billion Dollars a Year
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US to partially evacuate embassy in Iraq over security threats
Talks between the US and Iran appear to have reached an impasse, increasing tensions in the Middle East.
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dhs.gov Top stories ·
ICE Arrests Illegal Alien for Molotov Cocktail Attack on Law Enforcement Caught on Video | Homeland Security
DHS announced Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Emiliano Garduno-Galvez—an illegal alien from Mexico—for attempted murder after he threw a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement during the Los Angeles riots.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
How New Jersey's Democratic primary played out on each candidate's home turf
The results demonstrate the power of the hometown connection in politics — at least in most cases.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
In its battle against Trump, Harvard is taking a page from the PR playbook: ‘Never waste a crisis.’ - The Boston Globe
In the months since it became a top target in the administration’s efforts to overhaul higher education, Harvard has activated an all-out media blitz to burnish its image.
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scmp.com Top stories ·
US Treasury chief slams ‘unreliable’ China at House hearing on Trump trade policy
His claim Beijing has ‘most unbalanced economy in the history of the world’ fails to sway Democrats’ scepticism over administration’s ‘whims’.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Trump's attorney asks judges to move appeal of NY hush money conviction to federal court
President Trump's challenge to his felony hush money conviction in New York should be heard in federal court, an attorney for the president argued Wednesday.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Senators grill Trump's FAA nominee over past effort to alter pilot certification rule
Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford was tapped in March to helm the agency. It's critical time for U.S. air travel, following a deadly January collision and ongoing air traffic control system problems.
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
The One Big Beautiful Bill Will Supercharge Our Economy
Today’s inflation report brought more welcome news that prices are down and wages are up — and that progress will be supercharged with President Donald J.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Oracle shares climb 8% as earnings, revenue top estimates
Oracle reported better-than-expected results for the latest quarter and said it will likely deliver more revenue than it had planned for in fiscal 2029.
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calmatters.org Top stories ·
Could California really withhold tax money from the U.S. if Trump cuts federal funds?
As Trump administration weighs cutting federal funds to California, Newsom suggests withholding taxes from federal government.
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How the military parade will impact travel to Washington: Airport closure, flight waivers
Despite the parade, overall travel demand to Washington D.C. remains steady this weekend. Here's what travelers should know.
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State Department orders departure of nonessential staff from Baghdad embassy
State Department orders departure of nonessential staff from embassy in Baghdad due to concern over increased security risks in the region.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Whether wistful or euphoric, Brian Wilson made pop’s most overwhelmingly beautiful music
He was the Beach Boys’ resident genius, seeping melancholy into even peppy teenybopper hits. Beyond all the myths about his life, that brilliance is still intoxicating
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ft.com Top stories ·
Oil prices surge on fears of escalation in the Middle East
US defence department authorises dependants of service members to leave the region
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South Africa floods: Nearly 50 people have been killed following torrential rains
At least 49 people have been killed in the floods, including several children who were on a bus.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
'There is no Plan B': Republicans make a daring bet on the debt limit
GOP leaders are banking on raising the debt ceiling in their sweeping domestic policy bill by the summer deadline. If they fail, they'll need Democratic votes to avert a calamity.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
LA Mayor Bass rips Trump, claims city part of 'national experiment' to test federal power amid anti-ICE riots
Violent protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles prompt deployment of National Guard troops as local officials call for federal agents to leave and demand an end to immigration enforcement.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Disney and Universal say these images show how the AI tool Midjourney steals their famous characters
Disney and Universal sued AI image-generator Midjourney, alleging copyright infringement. They gave side-by-side comparisons as examples.
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denverbroncos.com Top stories ·
Broncos sign RB J.K. Dobbins
A year ago, Dobbins carried the ball 195 times for a career-best 905 yards and nine touchdowns in 13 games. He also caught 32 passes for 153 yards.
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theshortcut.com Top stories ·
Nintendo Switch 2 review: bigger, faster, and the best handheld since Game Boy
Our full review and 30+ photos of The Shortcut team testing the Nintendo Switch 2 for a week
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
25 Essential Brian Wilson Songs
Brian Wilson's greatest songs: "Good Vibrations," "God Only Knows," and more
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theahl.com Top stories ·
AHL unveils 2024-25 Top Prospects Team
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Southern Baptists endorse repealing the legalization of same-sex marriage in the US
Convention resolution also called for defunding Planned Parenthood and criticized ‘willful childlessness’
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Bessent floats extending tariff pause for countries in 'good faith' trade talks
President Trump's officials have repeatedly said they are nearing trade deals with several countries, without releasing specifics of most of them.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
School Bus Swept Away as Floods in South Africa Kill at Least 49
The authorities were still searching for four children. Inclement weather has left thousands displaced.
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McConnell Tells Hegseth U.S. Reputation Is at Stake in Ukraine War
A testy exchange between a senator who strongly supports Ukraine aid and the defense secretary revealed a deepening split among G.O.P. officials on the war.
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US military can temporarily detain protesters in Los Angeles, commander says
The commander overseeing military operations in Los Angeles said that troops deployed to the city can temporarily detain individuals but cannot make arrests.
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How Trump's immigration raids sparked unrest in US cities
The BBC's Carl Nasman explains how the ramping up of deportation efforts led to protests in many US cities.
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army.mil Top stories ·
Army to change names of seven installations
WASHINGTON – The Army will take all necessary actions to change the names of seven Army installations in honor of heroic Soldiers who served in conflict...
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Netanyahu Under Pressure as Ultra-Orthodox Parties Threaten to Dissolve Parliament
The Israeli prime minister’s coalition partners may back an opposition motion over rules that exempt most religious students from serving in the military.