Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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economist.com Top stories ·
Do Americans really want war with Iran?
The public is opposed, but Republicans are falling in line
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Iran-Israel latest: Trump slams leaked intel saying Iran strikes failed
Fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to hold after furious US president orders Israel to ‘not drop those bombs’
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nbcchicago.com Top stories ·
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker expected to announce he's running for a third term: Sources
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to announce plans to run for a third term this week.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
US airstrikes leave a mark on Iran’s nuclear sites, Maxar satellite images reveal
Maxar Technologies images showed major damage at Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites after U.S. B-2 bombers launched precision strikes over the weekend.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Former B-2 pilot shares details behind Iran nuclear facility strikes
A retired B-2 bomber pilot reveals details about the historic U.S. strike on Iran, including stealth tactics, pilot preparations and decadelong planning.
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Diddy trial day 32 recap: Combs declines to testify
Facing the possibility of life in prison if convicted on all counts, Combs has remained largely silent since the trial began last month.
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france24.com Top stories ·
Netanyahu declares 'historic' victory while US intel reports Iran nuclear sites not destroyed
As a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel took effect on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed his army's damage to Iran's nuclear and military constituted a "historic victory."…
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Time running out for GOP to pass massive tax and spending plan by Trump's deadline
Time is running short for Capitol Hill Republicans hoping to pass President Trump’s massive tax and spending plan by his self-imposed deadline. Republicans don't need a single Democratic vote if they can keep their side of the aisle united. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
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livemint.com Top stories ·
Leaked Pentagon report reveals US failed to destroy Iran’s nuclear sites, Tehran ‘moved’ uranium to secret sites | Today News
The leaked Pentagon US intel report also revealed that Iran relocated a significant portion of its highly enriched uranium ahead of the strikes, transferring them to other secret nuclear sites.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Iranian drones launched towards Israeli targets as US reportedly moves B-2 bombers to Guam – as it happened
This blog is closed
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Zohran Mamdani leads New York City mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes: ‘He won’
‘Tonight is his night,’ says ex-governor as progressive state representative is top in first round of counting
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banking.senate.gov Top stories ·
Exploring Bipartisan Legislative Frameworks for Digital Asset Market Structure | United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
The Official website of The United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
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slate.com Top stories ·
This Is the Worst Supreme Court Decision of Trump’s Second Term
The Supreme Court lifted an injunction that had protected immigrants from removal to dangerous countries where they could face torture and death.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
NYC polls are closed but race far from over due to ranked-choice voting
New York City Democratic mayoral primary features Cuomo and Mamdani as frontrunners in a ranked-choice voting system that could delay results, with incumbent Mayor Adams running as independent.
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nbcboston.com Top stories ·
Karen Read defense attorney blasts special prosecutor's post-verdict statement
Karen Read defense attorney Alan Jackson has blasted the statement released by the special prosecutor in her retrial, Hank Brennan, as “a desperate attempt to save face” following last week’s verdict in the trial
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hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
Intelligence report claims US didn't 'obliterate' Iran nuke site, Trump responds
The report from the Defense Intelligence Agency concludes that Iran's nuclear capabilities have been set back only “a few months,” not eliminated.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: Kyrie to sign new 3-year deal with Mavs
Mavericks All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is declining his $43 million player option and intends to sign a three-year, $119 million contract with the franchise, sources told ESPN.
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Militarized LA: troops here to stay as Trump doubles down on deployments
Dust settles after impassioned protests but military presence unnerves California leaders – and threatens to inflame already tense situation
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abc.net.au Top stories ·
MAGA appeared split on Iran but polls show Trump's base backs him
Before the strikes in Iran, some high-profile Trump supporters argued such action would be a betrayal of the US president's base. But most Republicans back the attacks.
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thecity.nyc Top stories ·
How Your Neighborhood Voted in the NYC Mayoral Election
Check out this map to see which candidates got the most first-round votes in every election district in New York City.
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hoopshype.com Top stories ·
Ben Golliver: Cooper Flagg, 18, on why he reclassified to graduate high school in three years and po…
Ben Golliver: Cooper Flagg, 18, on why he reclassified to graduate high school in three years and position himself as the youngest No. 1 NBA Draft pick since LeBron James: “A quote my mom likes to …
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump's Middle East envoy calls for investigation into 'treasonous' Iran bombing intel leak
Trump Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff discusses the effectiveness of U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities after a leaked intelligence assessment questioned the results.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Bobby Sherman, teen idol in 1960s and '70s, dies at age 81
Bobby Sherman was a teen idol in the 1960s and '70s with bubblegum pop hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me."
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Whistleblower complaint alleges top DOJ official Emil Bove said he was willing to violate court orders
Top DOJ official Emil Bove allegedly suggested the Trump administration should defy judicial orders regarding its immigration crackdown, a whistleblower complaint claims.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Senate Republicans scramble to resolve tense divisions as Trump threatens their vacation over his big bill
GOP leaders hope to vote this week, but they still need to work through key issues across both chambers on Medicaid, clean energy and state and local tax deductions.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
U.S. government prosecutors and Diddy’s defense team rest their cases
In today's edition of Diddy on Trial, the stage is set for closing arguments.
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thehindu.com Top stories ·
Israel-Iran conflict highlights Netanyahu declares ‘historic’ win, vows to campaign against Iran axis, Hamas
Iran-Israel war news highlights Follow The Hindu’s latest updates as the Israel-Iran conflict as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire.
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Israel-Iran live news: Iranian nuclear program could restart in months, Pentagon finds, as fragile ceasefire holds
Report says program likely set back only a few months; Iran and Israel both say they will honour truce if other side does after Trump expresses frustration at violations
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez celebrity-filled party has venue shake-up: report
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez are reportedly relocating one of their wedding venues in Venice to the water-surrounded Arsenale as celebrity guests begin arriving for the celebration.
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Heat, Joy and Shrugs as Voters Hit Polls
Voters across New York turned out for an election day that was literally the hottest day of the year.
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scmp.com Top stories ·
White House clarifies Trump’s comment on China buying Iranian oil
Trump ‘was simply calling attention to the fact that … the Strait of Hormuz will not be impacted’, official says.
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
Republicans Forced to Remove Sale of Public Lands From Budget Bill
Senate Republicans were blocked from adding a disturbing provision on public land sales to their sweeping budget bill.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Man arrested in connection to fertility center bombing in California dies in federal custody
Daniel Park, charged in a California fertility clinic bombing plot, was found unresponsive in federal custody and later pronounced dead at a Los Angeles hospital.
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128 Democrats Helped Republicans Kill a Resolution to Impeach Trump
The majority of House Democrats voted to table an impeachment resolution from one of their own members.
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ktvu.com Top stories ·
Bay Area family, DoorDash exec among 8 victims in deadly Lake Tahoe boating accident
The family on board the boat was celebrating one of the victim's 71st birthday.
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nbcnewyork.com Top stories ·
Live updates: Cuomo, Mamdani face off in NYC Democratic mayoral primary
New York City Democrats are deciding whether to give Andrew Cuomo another shot, boost upstart Zohran Mamdani or give a potentially less-polarizing candidate a chance in the party’s mayoral primary on Tuesday. That’s not the only primary being decided, though. New Yorkers are also voting for public advocate, city comptroller, district attorneys and city council members. Anthony Weiner is among the latter…
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banking.senate.gov Top stories ·
Scott, Lummis, Tillis, Hagerty Release Principles for Market Structure Legislation | United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
The Official website of The United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
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variety.com Top stories ·
Diddy’s Lawyers Agree to Not Bring Up Iran in Closing Argument
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys agreed to not bring up Iran or any other current affairs in their closing argument later this week.
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Poll: Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s Iran Bomber strikes
CNN/SSRS poll also found 58 percent think the airstrikes will make Iran more of a threat to the United States.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Alleged co-conspirator in Palm Springs fertility clinic explosion dies in federal custody
A man accused of providing large amounts of chemicals to make explosives for the bombing of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs has died in federal custody.
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Trump news at a glance: profanity and push-back over success of Iran strikes
The situation in the Middle East prompts Donald Trump to drop the f-bomb; assessment questions US strikes on Iran – key US politics stories from Tuesday 24 June
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people.com Top stories ·
Leonardo DiCaprio and Girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti Will Attend Jeff Bezos' Glam Venice Wedding to Lauren Sánchez (Exclusive Source)
Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti will reportedly be among the wedding guests when Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez tie the knot.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
'60s teen idol Bobby Sherman dead at 81
Teen icon Bobby Sherman died Tuesday after battling a recent kidney cancer diagnosis, his wife Brigitte Poublon confirmed to Fox News Digital. He was 81.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump's team launches group to unseat GOP Rep. Thomas Massie
Trump has heavily criticized Massie, of Kentucky, who has opposed his strikes on Iran and his "big, beautiful bill" in Congress.
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gothamist.com Top stories ·
We have a Weiner? Here are the down-ballot races to watch in the NYC primary
A tight race for borough president in the Bronx and Manhattan and Anthony Weiner’s latest attempt at a return to politics are among the intriguing contests.
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espn.com Top stories ·
NBA owners approve $1.5B sale of Wolves, Lynx
The $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to an investment group led by e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez gained NBA approval Tuesday.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie finds himself on an island in his feud with Trump
Republican lawmakers are steering clear of the intraparty showdown, with Trump’s team targeting Massie for defeat in next year’s midterm elections.
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Poll finds U.S. strikes on Iran backed by Republicans, disapproval overall; most say Trump needs Congress' OK
Most would see an Iranian nuclear weapon as a serious threat but also voice concern about a wider war.
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Israel-Iran live updates: New satellite images show damage at Iranian nuclear sites
The IAEA doesn't have information about the whereabouts of the enriched uranium.
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eonline.com Top stories ·
DoorDash Exec Josh Pickles and 7 More Die in Lake Tahoe Boat Tragedy
DoorDash executive Josh Pickles, his parents and his uncle were among the eight people who died in a recent Lake Tahoe boating accident that resulted from stormy weather and high waves.