Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Bryan Kohberger expected to officially plead guilty: what’s next
A criminal defense lawyer explained how Bryan Kohberger's plea deal in the Idaho student murders case avoids the death penalty, while victims' families criticize the prosecution.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump and Musk renew their feud. Will Elon drop an Epstein 'bomb' again? | Opinion
The Epstein files are potent weapons in a fight for distraction, thanks to the ineptitude of President Trump and his administration.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Severe weather throws wrinkle in "big, beautiful bill" vote
The Senate narrowly passed the bill with a tiebreaking vote from JD Vance, sending it back to the House for final passage.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Paramount to reach a $16 million settlement over Trump's CBS lawsuit
Paramount Global will pay $16 million to settle President Trump's lawsuit over 60 Minutes' interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris — a lawsuit that many legal experts considered spurious.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
House begins work on Trump megabill, Johnson says vote could come Wednesday
After a nail-biter vote in the Senate, the House took up President Donald Trump's tax and immigration megabill with a vote possible as early as Wednesday.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Stock futures inch higher after investors sell tech names to start the second half of 2025: Live updates
Traders began the second half of 2025 with a rotation away from tech highflyers.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
'Big beautiful' Senate bill touts tax help for seniors on Social Security. How it would work
President Donald Trump has pitched no taxes on Social Security benefits. Republicans' "big beautiful" bill includes a provision to help offset those levies.
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ksat.com Top stories ·
Paramount to pay $16 million in settlement with Trump over '60 Minutes' interview
Paramount says it has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over the editing of CBS’ “60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Elon Musk responds to Trump's "back home to South Africa" comments
The Tesla CEO has said President Donald Trump's remarks were "just plain wrong" and "so disappointing."
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maritime-executive.com Top stories ·
Report: Iran Loaded Out Naval Mines in Preparation to Close Hormuz
Iran's naval forces were loading up mines in preparation for a possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials told Reuters this wee...
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump's lawsuit over '60 Minutes' Kamala Harris interview
The lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of Texas and sought $20 billion in damages.
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firstpost.com Top stories ·
West Asia News Live: US intelligence indicates Iran prepared naval mines for Strait of Hormuz
West Asia News Live: Welcome to our live blog bringing you the latest developments from the region. Stay updated on key shifts in geopolitics, oil and energy markets, diplomacy, security tensions, economic reforms, civil movements and religious dynamics. Track the evolving roles of powers like Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Israel as they navigate ongoing conflicts, international negotiations and internal challenges
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npr.org Top stories ·
Combs jury says it has verdicts on four counts, will keep deliberating on final count
After 12 hours of deliberation, the jury told Judge Arun Subramanian that it had decided on counts related to sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution but not yet on racketeering.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
‘A billion people backing you’: China transfixed as Musk turns against Trump
Tesla CEO’s feud with US president dominates Chinese social media, with many praising his ‘tech-driven mindset’
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espn.com Top stories ·
Marner thrilled to be with 'unbelievable' Knights
Mitch Marner, 28, who spent nine seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs before joining the Vegas Golden Knights this week, told reporters Tuesday in Nevada that, with his family, "this is the place we want to be" now that his eight-year deal is finalized.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial updates: Judge tells jury to keep deliberating after partial verdict
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Brussels fiddles on climate target while Europe burns
Numerous EU officials projected anxiety Monday about moving ahead this week with an expected 2040 climate target — even as a heat wave descended.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Dalai Lama says he will have a successor after his death
The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue after his death.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Paramount, CBS forced to pay eight figures, change editorial policy in settlement with President Trump
Paramount Global has settled its suit with President Trump, ending the president’s $20 billion election interference lawsuit over CBS News' handling of a "60 Minutes" interview last year.
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phila.gov Top stories ·
What you need to know about the city work stoppage | Department of Commerce
What you need to know about the city work stoppage
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Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer guts welfare reform' and 'Buggy useless'
Last-minute changes to the welfare cuts bill and migrant channel crossings make Wednesday's front pages.
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msnbc.com Top stories ·
Some National Guard troops from Trump’s illiberal publicity stunt in L.A. are being reassigned
A National Guard commander had requested that some of the troops Trump deployed for his Los Angeles crackdown be allowed to return to firefighting.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears final hurdle before House-wide vote
House Rules Committee advances Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' for chamber vote, with Republicans backing tax cuts, while Democrats criticize it as a wealthy giveaway.
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Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.
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Woman allegedly leaves over 100 cats inside U-Haul, arrested: Police
A Southern California woman was arrested after leaving over 100 cats inside a U-Haul in a parking lot, according to the Merced County Sheriff's Office.
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Donald Trump threatens Japan with tariff up to 35% as deadline looms
It would be well above the 24% tariff imposed on Japan as part of the so-called "Liberation Day" in April.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Byran Kohberger’s former criminology professor wants to study the accused killer to learn how he ‘completely fooled’ her
“I was completely floored. I didn’t believe it. And his demeanor that we saw on media was that he was confident that he was going to be able to prove his innocence, so I wanted to wait …
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Trump says he'll 'look' at deporting Musk as feud reignites
When asked by reporters later Tuesday morning if he would deport Musk, Trump said, "We'll have to take a look."
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Former FBI agent pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 charges now serving in Justice Department: Sources
Jared Wise was on trial when he was pardoned as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping series of pardons related to Jan. 6.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Diddy jury deadlocked after rapper's defense played 'high stakes poker': legal expert
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial jurors deadlocked on racketeering charge while reaching verdict on four counts, as experts explain the complexity of RICO charges in the sex crimes case.
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Senate Approves Landmark One Big Beautiful Bill
The Senate delivered a resounding victory for American workers, farmers, and small businesses by passing President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Federal judge blocks Trump's immigration policy in shocking decision on Haitian protections
Federal judge blocks Trump administration's plan to end temporary protected status for 520,000 Haitian immigrants, ruling DHS Secretary Noem's actions unlawful.
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US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine, White House says
US is concerned about low stockpiles for its own needs, as Russia intensifies the war in Ukraine.
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Vance: Medicaid cuts in Senate tax bill 'immaterial' compared to ICE increases
Vice President JD Vance said cuts to Medicaid and budget impacts in the Senate tax bill don't compare to the importance of ICE spending.
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gov.ca.gov Top stories ·
California National Guard fire crews operating at just 40% capacity due to Trump’s illegal Guard deployment | Governor of California
State of California
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federalnewsnetwork.com Top stories ·
FBI headquarters will move to Reagan Building, speeding up relocation timeline
The FBI headquarters decision marks the latest update in an ongoing saga in politics, federal real estate and security.
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US halts weapons shipments to Ukraine over fears stockpiles are too low
Some shipments have been stopped ‘to put America’s interests first’, White House says
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espn.com Top stories ·
Red Panda injured during Fever-Lynx halftime
The popular halftime performer Red Panda was injured at the start of her act at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game at Target Center on Tuesday.
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ndtv.com Top stories ·
"Will Not Accept Intimidation": Zohran Mamdani Vs Donald Trump Over "Arrest" Threat
New York's Indian origin mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani refused to be "intimidated" by US President Donald Trump, after the Republican said his administration would have the Democrat arrested if he stops ICE raids in the city.
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wafb.com Top stories ·
Rev. Jimmy Swaggart passes away at age 90; funeral services announced
Louisiana native and Evangelical pastor Rev. Jimmy Swaggart has died at the age of 90.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Gov. Newsom signs housing bill overhauling California's landmark environmental law
Newsom said the bills, which he signed Monday night, are the most consequential housing reform in recent California history.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Forward Brad Marchand on a Six-Year Contract Extension | Florida Panthers
Veteran forward, two-time Stanley Cup champion commits to staying in South Florida
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump's tariffs kept Fed from cutting rates, Jerome Powell says
The central bank chief defended the decision to hold rates steady in the face of trade policy uncertainty: “We didn’t overreact. In fact, we didn’t react at all; we’re simply taking some time.”
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Jurors reach partial verdict in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial, ordered to keep deliberating
The panel reported after some 12 hours of deliberations that it had decided whether to find Combs guilty on four out of five counts — but couldn’t agree on the racketeering charge.
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npr.org Top stories ·
States sue Trump administration for sharing health data with DHS
California is leading 20 state attorneys general in a lawsuit seeking to block health officials from further sharing Medicaid data and the Trump administration from using it for immigration enforcement or "population surveillance."
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espn.com Top stories ·
'Reckless': What league insiders are saying about this stunning set of Bucks moves
Damian Lillard waived, Myles Turner to Milwaukee: Here's what the surprise moves mean for the Bucks, Pacers and the NBA.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Medicaid cuts in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' will leave millions uninsured, threaten rural hospitals
The bill would cut $1.1 trillion in health-care spending and result in 11.8 million people losing health coverage over the next decade, according to estimates.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
Elon Is Asking For It: What Musk’s Latest Trump Spat Means As Tesla Sales Sink
Second-quarter vehicle deliveries are forecast to see one of the company’s biggest ever year-over-year declines and the Senate version of Trump’s budget bill phases out EV tax credits.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Haitians face deportation to a country devastated by violence and famine
One Miami-area lawmaker said the decision to end TPS, citing the rationale that Haiti is safer now, “defies facts, reason and morality.”
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economist.com Top stories ·
Superstar coders are raking it in. Others, not so much
For a few AI whizzes, pay is going ballistic