Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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espn.com Top stories ·
Ducks send Gibson to Detroit for Mrazek, picks
The Ducks traded goalie John Gibson to the Red Wings on Saturday in return for goaltender Petr Mrazek and a pair of future draft picks.
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tennessean.com Top stories ·
NASCAR Atlanta qualifying results: Joey Logano on the pole as starting lineup set
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta on Saturday. See the starting lineup here.
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thereload.com Top stories ·
Senate Parliamentarian Strips Silencer, Short-Barrel Shotgun Deregulation From Budget Bill
The Senate’s top rule keeper has determined the effort to delist silencers, short-barrel rifles and shotguns, and other guns from the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934 doesn’t fit within budget reconciliation rules.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Big beautiful bottleneck: Trump's high-stakes week at home and abroad
From trade talks to the fate of his legislative agenda, what happens over the next 10 days or so, domestically and abroad, could come to define Trump's presidency.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Around 100,000 march in Budapest Pride event in defiance of Hungary's ban
Marchers gambled with potential police intervention and fines to participate in the annual Budapest Pride, which was outlawed by a law passed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing governing party.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
NHL Draft | Tracking each of the Sabres' Day 2 picks | Buffalo Sabres
Follow every pick of Buffalo's 2025 draft class.
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click2houston.com Top stories ·
Around 100,000 march in Budapest Pride in defiance of Hungary's ban
Around 100,000 people have marched in Budapest in Hungary's largest ever LGBTQ+ Pride event in defiance of a government ban.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Martin celebrates being picked by Predators with NHL Draft party on family farm | NHL.com
Center, selected at No. 5, marks occasion with those ‘who were there with me on this journey’
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
NHL draft winners and losers: Decentralized format diminishes event
The NHL held its first decentralized draft outside of the COVID year. It took away from the interesting parts of the first round.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Tehran is coming back to life, but its residents are deeply shaken
As Iran's capital resumes its old rhythms, the BBC's Lyse Doucet meets locals who wonder if peace will last.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
How Are ‘Squid Game’ Season 3’s VIPs Still This Awful?
Somehow, the Squid Game VIPs are still the worst part of the show, having learned nothing from season 1 four years ago.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Israel's leaders slam a news report on a Gaza 'killing field' near food sites
Israel's prime minister denounced a report in Israeli newspaper Haaretz quoting Israeli soldiers saying commanders ordered them to fire at unarmed crowds near food distribution sites.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Oslo police announce rape and sexual assault charges against son of Norwegian crown princess
Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, was repeatedly arrested in 2024 amid allegations of rape.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Renewables leaders parse the damage to their industry as Senate finalizes vote on 'big beautiful bill'
Renewables energy leaders are watching closely to see what becomes of tax credits, rules about transferring credits, and sourcing from foreign suppliers.
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rte.ie Top stories ·
Thousands march in banned Budapest Pride parade
Tens of thousands of protesters have marched through Hungary's capital as a banned LGBTQ+ rights rally swelled into a mass demonstration against the government.
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oag.ca.gov Top stories ·
ICYMI: Court Will Allow California to Obtain Evidence Regarding Deployment of Federalized National Guard and Marines in California
Case challenging Trump Administration’s unlawful deployment of federalized National Guard and Marines in California moves forward OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today responded to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California's order last night in California’s lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unlawful federalization of the California National Guard and deployment of federalized National Guard troops and Marines for civilian law enforcement in Los Angeles.
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‘F1’ Arrives With A Stunning Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
F1 is arriving in theaters and it has amassed an audience score that's on part with what we saw with Top Gun: Maverick.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from ship
Milk was a slain gay rights activist who served during the Korean War. Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement comes during Pride Month — the same timing as the Pentagon’s campaign to force transgender troops out of the U.S. military.
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wdbj7.com Top stories ·
“I am heartbroken.” UVA president steps down in wake of Justice Department investigation
University of Virginia President Jim Ryan is resigning.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Zohran Mamdani has the Palestinian protest movement to thank for his win | Heba Gowayed
The Democratic socialist’s victory in the New York City primary elections shows support for Palestine is not a liability
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Senate Republicans scramble to pass Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Party leadership have been twisting arms for an initial vote on the spending plan by Saturday.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
North American airlines targeted by cyberattacks
Westjet and Hawaii Airlines have both said in June statements that they have responded to cyberattacks.
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formula1.com Top stories ·
Norris storms to pole in Austria as Verstappen takes seventh
Lando Norris has sealed a commanding pole position in Qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix, the McLaren driver recording a time that was half a second clear of nearest challenger Charles Leclerc to mark the biggest pole margin of the season so far.
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military.com Top stories ·
Constraints on Trump's War Powers Rejected by Senate After Iran Strikes
The failure of the resolution adds to a post-Global War on Terrorism trend of Congress ceding its constitutional power to decide when to send U.S. troops into harm's way.
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ft.com Top stories ·
US multinationals on track for minimum tax reprieve after G7 deal
Campaigners say agreement with Washington threatens to kill landmark accord
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Republican congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska will not seek re-election
Trump critic represents swing district that includes Omaha, prompting optimism that Democrats could take vacated seat
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abc7.com Top stories ·
California closes $12 billion deficit by cutting back immigrants' access to health care
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a budget that pares back a number of progressive priorities, including a landmark health care expansion for low-income adult immigrants without legal status.
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Budapest Pride goes ahead, defying Orban threat of 'legal consequences'
Tens of thousands have gathered for the LGBTQ march in Hungary's capital, despite a police ban and warning from PM Viktor Orban.
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npr.org Top stories ·
With a series of wars, Israel's military reshapes the Mideast
Israel was stunned by a surprise Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Since that day, Israel has delivered devastating blows to rivals and has reconfigured the Middle East.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
2025 Atlanta NASCAR odds, picks, prop bets: Expert who nailed 17 winners backing massive longshot over 50-1
SportsLine's Steven Taranto reveals his picks and NASCAR props for 2025 Quaker State 400, where Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, Austin Cindric, William Byron, Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott are favorites
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npr.org Top stories ·
Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decaying bodies is sentenced to 20 years
The owner of the Return to Nature Funeral Home received the maximum possible sentence for cheating customers and defrauding the federal government out of nearly $900,000 in COVID-19 aid.
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budget.senate.gov Top stories ·
Senate Parliamentarian Advises on More Byrd Bath Violations in Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill” | U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget
The Official U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Can Iran secretly build a nuclear bomb without being caught by Israel?
Unlike other countries that were able to develop nuclear weapons in secret, Iran cannot assume it will be able to keep its work hidden.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Trump Accuses CNN ‘Sleazebags’ of Perpetrating a Hoax
In a late-night Truth Social post, the president decried the “Fake News Media” for perpetrating what he called a “hoax.”
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Parents can opt kids out of LGBTQ+ lessons after court decision: What it means for schools
The Supreme Court voted to allow parents to withdraw their children from classroom LGBTQ+ lessons in public schools.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Watch live: The funeral of Melissa and Mark Hortman
Hundreds will gather on Saturday morning at Minneapolis' Basilica of St. Mary for the private funeral of Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their dog, Gilbert.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
2025 Quaker State 400 betting, picks, odds: 3 free NASCAR longshots for EchoPark Atlanta Motor Speedway
SportsLine's model has simulated the 2025 NASCAR Atlanta race to begin the NASCAR In-Season Challenge 10,000 times and released its three best NASCAR longshots
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decaying bodies sentenced to 20 years in prison
Grieving families received fake ashes, and in 2023, corpses were found stacked atop each other throughout a bug-infested building two hours from Denver.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
By maintaining Obamacare pillar, Supreme Court hands win to HIV advocates
But the court has raised concerns by asserting that the health and human services secretary holds authority over a task force that has mandated insurance coverage for HIV-prevention drugs.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump suffers legal blow: "Grave constitutional violations"
Trump targeted a number of law firms involved in cases against him or representing his rivals with executive orders.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Orleans Parish jail inmate is captured after more than a month on the run
Antoine Massey was apprehended at a home in New Orleans, authorities said. One other escapee is still at large.
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London Gateway cocaine worth £96m seized in 'one of largest' busts
Border Force intercept a container vessel from Panama at the Essex port.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
RELEASE: Blackhawks Select Anton Frondell With Third Overall Pick of the 2025 NHL Draft | Chicago Blackhawks
Forward posted 25 points (11G, 14A) in 29 regular-season games with Djurgårdens IF in HockeyAllsvenskan
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notus.org Top stories ·
Republican Rep. Don Bacon to Announce Retirement from Congress
Bacon’s formal announcement that he is retiring from Congress is expected next week.
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California leaders approve budget to close $12bn deficit in blow to progressive causes
Newsom expected to sign plan that avoids key safety net cuts as state forced to slash funding for third straight year
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump touts success of Iran strikes and attack's initial damage assessments during 23rd week in office
Trump continued to brag about the success of U.S. strikes against Iran, and also attended the NATO Summit this week.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu weighs his next move after Iran war
Prime minister has sought to capitalise on domestic support for 12-day conflict to shore up his divisive premiership
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npr.org Top stories ·
Here's what's in the GOP megabill headed for a vote in the Senate
Senate Republicans released the full text of their massive tax and spending bill that contains many of President Trump's top campaign promises. Here's a look at what's in and what's out.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court Hands Trump 'GIANT WIN' in Birthright Citizenship Case
The Supreme Court ruled that lower courts cannot issue nationwide injunctions on executive orders, like Trump's attack on birthright citizenship.
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npr.org Top stories ·
'Where's our money?' CDC grant funding is moving so slowly layoffs are happening
The state and local health departments that rely on CDC funding say the money is not coming in on time and no one can tell them why. Some are laying off staff.