Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Democrat Colin Allred launches Texas Senate campaign for John Cornyn's seat
The former congressman lost to Sen. Ted Cruz last year. But now, with an uncertain GOP field and a potentially advantageous climate for his party, he's giving it another shot.
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thefp.com Top stories ·
I Helped AOC Win. I Understand the Fantasy Zohran Is Selling.
Growing up has taught me that prosperity comes from less government, less regulation, and lower taxes, not more of them, writes Lucy Biggers.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Poll: Most feel democracy is threatened and political violence is a major problem
76% of Americans think that democracy is under a serious threat, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And their faith in political leadership in the White House and Congress is low.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Tragic Real Reason Behind Bezos’ Gaudy Wedding
Author Liz Plank says the exorbitant spectacle exposed a deeper rot, and a jarring contrast.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Royal train to be cut in Palace cost-saving measure
The announcement has come alongside the annual publication of royal finances.
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semafor.com Top stories ·
Republicans test new red line: Denaturalization
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about the possibility of revoking Zohran Mamdani’s citizenship status and didn’t say no.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Dollar languishes against major peers as markets weigh trade deals, tax bill
Market optimism over U.S. trade deals bolstered bets for earlier interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Who would be affected by health care cuts in Senate version of Trump's budget bill
Recent changes to President Trump’s tax and spending bill would cut roughly $1.1 trillion in health care spending over the next decade, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. It also found the bill would result in 11.8 million people losing health insurance by 2034 with the majority of those cuts hitting Medicaid. Laura Barrón-López discussed the impact with Larry Levitt of KFF.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Texas Democrat who lost to Ted Cruz 8 months ago jumps into 2026 Senate race
Colin Allred, ex-NFL player and congressman, launched a Senate campaign against Sen. John Cornyn with promises to champion those who "play by the rules."
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news.sky.com Top stories ·
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended amid outrage over leaked phone call
The 38-year-old has two weeks to respond to the probe. She has apologised and said her approach was a negotiating tactic.
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GOP Rep. Bacon of Nebraska cites dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelection
Rep. Bacon recently indicated he was considering retiring, saying he wanted to spend more time with family. But when pressed, he acknowledged that divisions within his own party contributed to his decision.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Obama calls Trump’s USAID closure a ‘travesty’ as report warns of extra 14 million deaths by 2030
Former presidents Obama and George W Bush and singer Bono send emotional message to staff as organisation closes
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
Rent Guidelines Board approves hike on rent-stabilized leases, ignores calls for rent freeze
Despite calls for a rent freeze, the Rent Guidelines Board approved a 3% increase for one-year rent-stabilized leases, 4.5% for two-year leases.
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vogue.com Top stories ·
Lauren Sánchez Bezos Wears Atelier Versace to Her “Dolce Notte” Wedding Party
Sánchez Bezos wore a custom rose pink dress by the Italian house for the final night of her wedding in Venice, where many guests stepped out in eveningwear looks inspired by pajamas and lingerie.
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ft.com Top stories ·
When the president wants a ‘low rates guy’
Last time he got what he needed instead
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Sen. John Cornyn looks to overcome Paxton primary challenge by embracing Trump
As he faces the toughest electoral challenge of his career, Cornyn has also wielded his powers as a U.S. senator to lean into partisan issues prized by the GOP base.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court to hear Republican challenge to campaign spending limits
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear a Republican challenge to limits on federal campaign spending in its next term.
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thecity.nyc Top stories ·
A Wave of Asian Votes Helped Propel Zohran Mamdani’s Trailblazing Win
New Yorkers who felt heard by a politician for the first time, including people who aren’t citizens and couldn’t vote, found ways to register their support and spread the word.
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Thailand: PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked phone call
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended as the constitutional court considers a petition for her removal.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Elon Musk says US is ruled by 'Porky Pig Party' as Trump defends his vision against former ally's criticism
Elon Musk continues criticism of Republican "big, beautiful bill" on X, calling it "insane spending" that increases debt ceiling by $5 trillion and threatening to form a new political party.
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Witnesses describe grim aftermath of Israeli strike on busy Gaza cafe
Women, children and elderly people among at least 24 killed by attack that turned beach spot into scene of carnage
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Republicans scrap deal in 'big, beautiful bill' to lower restrictions on states' AI regulations
A deal between Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Ted Cruz over how states can regulate artificial intelligence has been pulled from President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
NHL free agency live blog | NHL.com
The latest signings, news, rumblings with market opening at noon Tuesday
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espn.com Top stories ·
Milinkovic-Savic calls out critics after CWC stunner
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has hit back at detractors of Saudi Arabian football following Al Hilal's upset against Manchester City in the Club World Cup.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump threatens Japan with new tariffs amid rice war
President’s threat comes as US and Japan hold tense talks over farm imports and trade terms
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npr.org Top stories ·
Cartel violence in Sinaloa, Mexico, leaves 20 dead, including 4 decapitated bodies
A bloody war for control between two factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel has turned the city of Culiacan into an epicenter of cartel violence.
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Trump threatens to use DOGE to investigate Musk in fresh taunt
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justice.gov Top stories ·
The Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Sanctuary City Policies In Los Angeles, California
Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and the Los Angeles City Council over policies that Los Angeles enacted shortly after President Donald J. Trump’s reelection to interfere with the federal government’s enforcement of its immigration laws.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Banks say Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ could boost the U.S. economy – despite deficit concerns
In a letter Sunday, the American Bankers Association said it "strongly supports" many provisions within the bill for the "much needed tax relief" they offer.
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fox4news.com Top stories ·
48 Texans charged in nationwide $14.6 billion healthcare fraud takedown
48 Texans are among 324 individuals nationwide indicted in a massive health care fraud crackdown. These schemes involve over $14.6 billion in alleged losses to federal health care programs.
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Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked call
Court considers petition by 36 senators calling for dismissal of Shinawatra for dishonesty and breaching ethical standards
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ft.com Top stories ·
Thai court suspends prime minister over leaked call
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has faced criticism for her handling of relations with Cambodia
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wired.com Top stories ·
Senator Blackburn Pulls Support for AI Moratorium in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Amid Backlash
After critics called the bill a “get-out-of-jail-free card” for Big Tech that could make it nearly impossible to rein in social media platforms, Senator Marsha Blackburn killed her own compromise.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Hamas vows to ‘save our people’ as Israeli forces kill nearly 100 in Gaza
As calls for a truce in war-battered Gaza grow, Israel escalates attacks on Palestinian hospitals, shelters and homes.
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Court suspends Thailand’s PM pending case over leaked phone call
A Thai court has accepted a petition from senators that accuses the PM of dishonesty and breaching ethical standards.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: Nuggets trading MPJ to Nets for Johnson
The Nuggets will trade Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Nets for Cam Johnson, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Trump suggests DOGE should 'take a good, hard look' at government contracts with Musk's companies
He said on Truth Social the US could "save a fortune" if there were "no more rocket launches, satellites."
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hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
Ivanka Trump's Luxe floral Bezos wedding dress can cover a working-class American for two months
Ivanka Trump captivated onlookers at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding events in Venice, sporting an exquisite Oscar de la Renta mini dress.
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mashable.com Top stories ·
To save Siri, Apple is reportedly looking to OpenAI or Anthropic
Apple is reportedly considering outsourcing its Siri LLM.
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Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, father Thaksin face legal peril
Constitutional Court hears petition seeking premier’s dismissal as separate court hears case against her father.
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Elon Musk slams Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, calls for new political party
The world’s richest man and the US president have traded insults over Donald Trump’s tax cuts and spending bill.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Lethal heat is Europe’s new climate reality
Some 4,500 people could die in the next three days due to soaring temperatures, an expert said.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Family of victim in Bryan Kohberger case say they were sent into 'panic mode' after plea deal
The family of Kaylee Goncalves said Monday they were sent "scrambling" after Bryan Kohberger accepted a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Kane signs 1-year, $3 million contract to remain with Red Wings | NHL.com
36-year-old forward had 59 points for Detroit this season, could have become UFA
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fox56.com Top stories ·
Medicaid reforms in big, beautiful bill spurring backlash from both parties
Congressional Republicans are pushing to pass former President Donald Trump's signature legislation, known as "The One Big Beautiful Bill."
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Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty in 2022 murders of Idaho students - reports
Relatives of one victim posted on Facebook that the state had failed them by allowing a plea deal.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Sister of University of Idaho murder victim slams ‘shocking and cruel’ Bryan Kohberger plea deal: ‘The system has failed’
The sister of one of the four University of Idaho students slain in their off-campus home blasted the “shocking and cruel” plea deal that will spare the life of accused killer Brian Koh…
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ndtv.com Top stories ·
Trump Threatens To Slash Tesla Subsidies, Musk Tell Him To "Cut It All"
Amid a feud with billionaire Elon Musk over his flagship spending legislation-- the One Big Beautiful Bill--US President Donald Trump slammed his former aide, threatening to cut government subsidies given to the tech entrepreneur's companies.
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US dollar has worst first half in more than 50 years amid Trump tariffs
Currency sold off due to concerns economic policies threaten safe-haven role of US dollar-denominated assets
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fox10phoenix.com Top stories ·
Arizona family worried over possible Medicaid cuts in 'big, beautiful' budget bill
The White House is pressuring the Senate to pass President Trump's budget, which faces numerous amendments, as some Arizona families worry about potential Medicaid cuts.