(2026-06-06). The Lebanon Glitch: How Multi-Front War is Overturning Trump-Iran Diplomacy. ummid.com Washington and Tehran continue exploring a possible agreement but escalating Israeli military operations in Lebanon threaten to derail diplomacy and deepen regional instability.
(2026-06-06). Everybody hates Israel and you: Trump blasts Netanyahu in phone call. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for the Zionist lobby, U.S. President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu '____ing crazy' and said everybody in the world hates him because of his crimes.
(2026-06-06). Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'Crazy'. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he had a heated exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on phone, confirming the reports by news portal Axios.
(2026-06-06). Greg Brockman: Meet the ChatGPT Billionaire Funding Trump, Pushing AI And Designing Hi-Tech Weapons. orinocotribune.com By Alan Macleod — Jun 4, 2026 | He may not be a household name yet, but Greg Brockman is among the world's most powerful individuals. The OpenAI co-founder is one of President Trump's richest and most generous financial backers, and is spending tens of millions of dollars to fight A.I. regulation. He is using OpenAI to produce hi-tech and futuristic surveillance and military systems, with Israel MintPress News sheds light on the tech billionai…
(2026-06-05). Headlines for June 5, 2026. democracynow.org Senate Approves $70 Billion in Additional ICE and Border Patrol Funding, Hezbollah Rejects Extension of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon, WFP Warns Strait of Hormuz Closure Has Pushed Millions More into Hunger, Israeli Strike on Gaza Leaves Family of Five Burned Alive in Their Home, Trump Administration Scraps Ocean Sensors That Track Climate Change and Predict Storms, Trump Administration Seeks More Control Over Scientific Research Grants, White House Announces $700 Million in Federal Funds for Coal Industry, Lawmaker Grills Marco Rubio over Trump's Apparent Naps at Public Events, Kalshi…
(2026-06-05). US-Iran Talks: Where do They Stand? juancole.com The Conversation) — To understand where talks on ending the war between the US and Iran currently stand, all we can confidently assume is that Donald Trump's pronouncements offer no guide. The US president said an agreement had been That proposal would have reopened the Strait of…
(2026-06-05). Trump urged Xi to help end Ukraine war; China's tech sanctions list: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Trump 'personally called for China's help' to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi…
(2026-06-05). Trump maintains "maximum pressure" on Cuba: More threats of intervention and sanctions against Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated this Thursday that, after Iran, his administration will "take care of" Cuba, on a day when he continued his interventionist plan with the announcement of more illegal unilateral sanctions against the island — this time targeting President Miguel Díaz-Canel, social and civil society organizations, and relatives of the Cuban leadership. | "We're going to take care of that [Cuba] as soon as we're done [with Iran]. I like to do one thing at a time," stated the White House occupant, who since last January has repeatedly threatened military intervention against the Caribbean…
(2026-06-05). No War on Cuba! in SF Action on Market & Powell. indybay.org Trump threatens Cuba in continuing aggression against perceived weaker nations…
(2026-06-05). Díaz-Canel rejects new threats and sanctions from the Trump administration. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has rejected new threatening statements by the President of the United States against Cuba, as well as the addition of other Cuban leaders, organizations, and companies to an illegitimate sanctions list by the U.S. Treasury Department.
(2026-06-05). Díaz-Canel: "Trump busca la asfixia de Cuba para que haya un estallido social y tenga el pretexto para intervenir" cubadebate.cu "La UE y España tienen que proteger a su empresariado y a sus ciudadanos. No pueden permitir que les impongan leyes extraterritoriales desde otro país", afirma el presidente cubano en una entrevista con elDiario.es tras la marcha de Iberostar y Meliá por las sanciones de Trump a las empresas que tengan tratos con la isla.
(2026-06-05). EEUU considera permitir que la gente envíe pistolas por correo. cubadebate.cu Las pistolas podrían enviarse por el Servicio Postal de EE.UU. por primera vez en casi 100 años si entra en vigor una norma propuesta durante la Administración Trump. Una persona podría vender y enviar un arma a otra dentro de las fronteras de un mismo estado. Fiscales generales demócratas de dos docenas de estados enviaron una carta esta semana en oposición.
(2026-06-05). Can States Mitigate the Damage From Trump's New Medicaid Work Requirements? truthout.org The Trump administration's appetite for cruelty and its wanton disregard for wasting taxpayer funds has shown itself again — this time in its proposed regulations for implementing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's (OBBBA) Medicaid eligibility requirements. But as new details emerge, there are some possible ways that states could protect eligible populations from losing health care. |
(2026-06-05). Trump Moved to Eliminate Chemical Safety Board Before Deadly Spill Killed 11. truthout.org In photos taken from above, the collapsed tank at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington, looks like a crushed tin can. Capable of holding 900,000 gallons of chemicals, the massive tank was filled to 90 percent capacity when it ruptured on the morning of May 26. Norman Barlow's family says he worked as an electrical engineer at the Nippon mill for only three months before the… |
(2026-06-05). Trump's Cabinet Praises Him Once Every 6 Sentences, Analysis Finds. truthout.org The New York Times recently analyzed public meetings of President Donald Trump's cabinet, seeking insight into how members of his administration speak to him. That analysis found that flattery plays a major role — in fact, at least one in every six sentences either flattered the president or criticized his political opponents. It is not unusual for cabinet meetings to feature officials… |
(2026-06-05). Senate Bill to Fund ICE and CBP Contains Zero Reforms to ICE. truthout.org On Friday morning, the Senate passed a $70 billion reconciliation package to provide additional funding for President Donald Trump's brutal crackdown on immigrant communities across the country. The funding, which Republicans have called the "Secure America Act," is allocated to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and particularly to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and… |
(2026-06-05). Trump taps personal fixers to lead Justice Department and intelligence apparatus. wsws.org Todd Blanche and Bill Pulte have been selected not for independence or competence, but for their proven willingness to wield state power on Trump's behalf.
(2026-06-05). How a shake-up in Senegal could strengthen Trump's hand in the Sahel. responsiblestatecraft.org Senegal is navigating a major political crisis following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's
(2026-06-05). The War on Terror Comes Home in the Trump Era. juancole.com ( [Final Note from Tom: Yes, I began TomDispatch 24-and-a-half years ago and, today, I'm finally putting up my own last piece, at least as the editor-in-chief of this site. Very soon, the superlative Nick Turse will be running TomDispatch under the auspices of The Intercept (though I'll undoubtedly continue to lend a hand). It's been a long run. I only wish I could say that, so many years later, this world was a better place… Sigh, no such luck. (Anything but, in fact!) | There are so many people to thank…
(2026-06-05). An "ICE Chaser" Describes Being Targeted With Rubber Bullets. truthout.org Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino led the Trump administration's militarized immigration crackdowns in Chicago, Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Bovino was eventually removed from his position in January after immigration agents under his command killed 37-year-old VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. We speak with Amanda Moore, a reporter who focuses on far-right extremism and… |
(2026-06-05). Trump Wants Todd Blanche To Be US Attorney General. Republicans Are Unsure. newsone.com 
(2026-06-05). GOP Praises Pulte While Dems Point Out He May Not Even Legally Qualify. truthout.org After selecting Bill Pulte — a federal housing agency official with no experience in national security — to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), President Donald Trump and his strongest Republican allies in Congress are presenting a united front, claiming the nominee is a reformer who will be loyal to the president's wishes. On Thursday, the White House sent out a… |
(2026-06-05). US House approves fraudulent resolution on Iran war. wsws.org The resolution is not an "antiwar" measure at all, but rather an appeal to Trump to make Congress a full partner in the war-making process.
(2026-06-05). Trump using Iran-delay to help him win mid-term elections. onlineopinion.com.au Trump wants America thinking about itself for a little while, and is happy to keep the Mullahs on simmer for now.