Press review · Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025
Single reports
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scrippsnews.com Top stories ·
Trump plans to phase out FEMA, shift disaster management to states
In an effort to change disaster recovery funding, Trump says federal aid will be distributed directly from his office and suggests governors must be prepared to respond.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Marco Rubio says US "committed" to Russian people
U.S. Secretary of State issued the message to coincide with Russia Day.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
How a peaceful protest in Ballymena descended into hate-filled violence
Why did a peaceful protest in a County Antrim town end up in two nights of attacks on police?
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msnbc.com Top stories ·
Abrego Garcia is back but contempt and sanctions for Trump admin still on the table
“The Government flouted rather than followed” court orders, Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers reminded the judge who ordered his return.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump plans on ‘phasing out’ Fema disaster agency after hurricane season
President says disaster relief funds will be distributed from White House: ‘We’re going to give out less money’
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Trump says U.S. will get rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55% under new trade framework
Trump didn’t fully spell out what concessions the U.S. made. Beijing has not confirmed what the negotiators agreed to, and Chinese President Xi Jinping and Trump himself have yet to sign off on it.
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Air India crash live: London-bound passenger plane carrying more 240 people crashes after take-off in India
Black smoke was seen rising over a residential area after Air India flight AI171 to Gatwick crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad.
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'For the sake of truth': Weinstein victim Miriam Haley's decision to testify again
Miriam Haley says she risked her own privacy for the sake of other female victims of sexual abuse.
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pewresearch.org Top stories ·
U.S. Image Declines in Many Nations Amid Low Confidence in Trump
More than half of adults in 19 of 24 countries surveyed lack confidence in Trump’s leadership on the world stage.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Rubio marks Russia Day, reaffirms calls for peace with Ukraine
The Russia Day holiday marks the country's 1990 declaration of sovereignty, more than a year before the collapse of the Soviet Union.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
LA mayor Bass worries ICE raids will leave 'nobody to do childcare'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the loss of immigrant labor her biggest concern amid the ongoing ICE raids and anti-ICE riots throughout her city.
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jpost.com Top stories ·
Sixth round of US, Iran nuclear talks to take place in Oman | The Jerusalem Post
The IAEA is expected to vote on a draft resolution stating that Iran has not provided answers and is violating commitments regarding the nuclear agreement.
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Cheers and boos as Trump goes to the theatre
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Troops are now patrolling Los Angeles. This is a disaster waiting to happen | Kenneth Roth
Troops are trained for war, where they can shoot to kill. Asking troops to police is an invitation to brutality
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Israel considering military strike on Iran, sources say
If there is military action by Israel against Iran, it would most likely be without U.S. support, sources said.
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thetimes.com Top stories ·
Donald and Melania Trump booed and cheered at opening of Les Mis
Despite some jeers and rumours of a cast boycott, the president received a largely positive reaction when he took his seat at the Kennedy Center in Washington
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
10-year Treasury slips after tame inflation data and successful auction
U.S. and Chinese officials reached the outline of a preliminary agreement on trade.
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Trump's military show of force in LA and DC camouflage his failing presidency | Opinion
A petulant president gets what he wants on his birthday. And he'll happily turn that military against his critics if they complain.
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Watch: Moment crowd boos and cheers Trump at Kennedy Center
The US president received a mixed reception from the audience while attending Les Misérables in Washington, DC.
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Artificial intelligence: Disney and Universal sue Midjourney over copyright
The Hollywood studios allege Midjourney's image generator is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism".
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
'These are Americans': Huntington Park mayor and veteran delivers plea to Marines deployed to protests
As anti-immigration raid protests continue for the sixth day in Los Angeles, a group of 30 regional mayors came together to stand in support and solidarity.
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espn.com Top stories ·
U.S. Open storylines: Scheffler's dominance, DeChambeau's chances and how hard Oakmont will play
Is it Scottie Scheffler vs. the field this week? Could Oakmont produce an over-par winner? We look at five storylines to watch this week at the U.S. Open.
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Trump’s EPA announces major rollbacks to power plant pollution limits
More than 200 health experts say regulatory proposals will lead to biggest increase in pollution in decades
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Chris Mason: Spending Review a gamble on patience in an era of impatience
The big bet for the government remains on economic growth - finding it and sustaining it.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, acquitted on another charge in MeToo retrial
Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial has reached a verdict after prosecutors and defense presented contrasting closing arguments about the nature of his encounters with women.
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billboard.com Top stories ·
RIAA Thanks Disney & Universal for Jumping Into AI Copyright War: ‘Critical Stand for Human Creativity’
Disney and Universal's lawsuit against an AI firm is being applauded by record labels. The RIAA calls it a "critical stand for human creativity."
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Kennedy Center’s ‘Les Misérables’ Opening Night Reflects The Trump Takeover: POTUS Walks Red Carpet, Attacks L.A. Protests’ “Radical Left Lunatics”
Donald Trump walked the red carpet at the Kennedy Center, answering questions on L.A. protests and his first show, Cats.
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govexec.com Top stories ·
Forest chief says losing 5,000 employees won’t impact fire season response. Many federal firefighters disagree
USFS says it’s ready for fire season after asking separated employees to come back, but employees say the losses have been "crippling."
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RFK Jr. appoints 8 new members to CDC's vaccine advisory committee, including some critics of shots
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Wednesday eight new members of the CDC's independent vaccine advisory committee, some of whom have been critics of shots.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump partially evacuating US embassy in Iraq amid rising tensions with Iran
US partially evacuating Iraq embassy and withdrawing military dependents from across region
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blockclubchicago.org Top stories ·
Chicago Braces For Surge In Immigration Raids As Mayor Brandon Johnson Urges City To 'Resist'
The mayor's chief of staff said federal agents received notice to deploy to five Democrat-led cities, including Chicago — where recent actions have already drawn thousands to the streets in protest.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CNBC Daily Open: Good news on U.S. trade and inflation isn't lifting markets
When even hard numbers are suspect, we have to navigate the path ahead a little blinder than usual.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
What to know about Trump's Army anniversary parade on June 14
The Army is commemorating its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 14, which is also President Trump's 79th birthday.
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ft.com Top stories ·
No tariff inflation yet
And copper distortions
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Newspaper headlines: Spending Review 'renewing Britain' or 'reckless splurge'
Reaction to the chancellor's Spending Review dominates the front pages on Thursday.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
This Is What Trump Does When His Revolution Sputters
His military deployment in Los Angeles follows a long, disturbing tradition.
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fox5atlanta.com Top stories ·
Rapper Silento sentenced to 30 years for 2021 murder of cousin in metro Atlanta
Silento, the rapper best known for "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)," will spend decades behind bars after pleading guilty but mentally ill to killing his cousin at a DeKalb County home.
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hendrickmotorsports.com Top stories ·
NASCAR paint schemes preview: Hendrick Motorsports rolls into Mexico City | Hendrick Motorsports
Official Site of Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Racing & Team Store
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understandingwar.org Top stories ·
Institute for the Study of War
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on June 10 that the United States intends to reduce its budget for the purchase of weapons for Ukraine in 2026.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Brian Wilson, the troubled genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at age 82
The Beach Boys' co-founder, songwriter and producer transformed pop music into high art and became America's answer to The Beatles' Lennon and McCartney in the process.
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Drag stars are set to attend, then protest, Trump’s appearance at Les Miserables
Trump, 78, ignited fury with his decision to take the reigns of the Kennedy Center and pledged to scrap ‘woke’ programming
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Brian Wilson: iconic images of a Beach Boy's life
The legendary frontman and co-founder of The Beach Boys has died aged 82, his family said.
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nintendo.com Top stories ·
Nintendo Switch 2 sets record, selling over 3.5 million units globally in first four days - News - Nintendo Official Site
The new more powerful console is the fastest selling Nintendo game system ever In the four days following its June 5 launch, the Nintendo Switch™ 2 game system sold more than 3.5 million units worldwide*, becoming the fastest-selling Nintendo game s…
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Boos, cheers and a heavy dose of irony as Trump takes in Les Mis against backdrop of LA protests
The tuxedo-clad US president - accompanied by first lady Melania - promised a ‘golden era’ for America at his first Kennedy Center production in Washington
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Marines still not on LA streets, seen in hand-to-hand combat training
The 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles by President Donald Trump have not yet hit the streets and are instead on standby and carrying out nonlethal training.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Rep. McIver is indicted on federal charges related to tussle at immigration facility
The indictment was announced by interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba. Rep. McIver says the proceedings against her are "a brazen attempt at political intimidation."
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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of criminal sexual assault as jury reaches partial verdict in retrial
Weinstein was convicted of one of two counts of criminal sexual assault. The jury told the judge they hadn't reached a verdict on the third degree rape charge.
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Abbott puts Texas National Guard, DPS Troopers in place for planned protests: "We are not intimidated," No Kings group says
The First Amendment is where protesters and the government find common ground.
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people.com Top stories ·
Brian Wilson's Beach Boys Bandmates Break Silence on His Death as Daughter Carnie Says 'Miss You So Much Already'
The Beach Boys shared a tribute to Brian Wilson after his family announced his death at the age of 82 on Wednesday, June 11. Al Jardine, Mike Love, John Stamos and Carnie Wilson also honored him.
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Trump confirms US personnel are being removed from parts of Middle East
President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that U.S. personnel are being "moved out" of parts of the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Israel and Iran.