(2026-06-13). Tehran 'Holds Firm' To Red Lines As Trump Backpedals. popularresistance.org An Iranian official told US media on 11 June that the "war will continue" until Washington "respects" Tehran's interests, coinciding with reports that the Islamic Republic has withdrawn from negotiations. | Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, told CNN that the situation is "in their hands." | "If they respect Iran's interests and act accordingly, the war will end; otherwise, it will continue," he added, stressing that Tehran will "not back down" and "not step back." | US President Donald Trump is "mistaken" if he believes he can continue to "test" Iran's military capabilities, Mokhber said, adding…
(2026-06-13). Trumpism, Mamdani and the revolutionary party we need. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc responds to criticism of his recent text on the situation in the United States, "Defining Trumpism, defeating Trump".
(2026-06-13). In the steel cage: Understanding that UFC is Trump's happy place. responsiblestatecraft.org There's a lot of America happening this weekend. For good or ill.Sunday June 14 is Flag Day, commemorating the adoption of the Stars and Stripes
(2026-06-13). What Happens When the US Military Puts AI in Charge of National Security? moderndiplomacy.eu On June 5, Trump signed National Security Presidential Memorandum 11. The document is titled "Artificial Intelligence in the National Security Enterprise" and it does exactly what that title suggests: it tells the US military, intelligence agencies, and every national security department how they will adopt, deploy, and govern artificial intelligence going forward. It replaces Biden's …
(2026-06-13). DHS Documents: Government Bracing For Nationwide Anti-AI Riots. popularresistance.org New documents from government agencies such as the FBI and Department of Homeland Security show that Washington is preparing for widespread anti-A.I. riots, as the technology destroys communities and industries across the country. Ironically, the Trump administration is already using invasive A.I. technology to identify and suppress what it calls anti-A.I. "extremists," in the process, sweeping the entire nation into its massive surveillance dragnet. | More than 1,000 pages of leaked documents reviewed by WIRED Magazine show that government agencies are anticipating a huge wave of domestic unrest in the coming ye…
(2026-06-11). Trump says he has canceled scheduled strikes, bombings against Iran Thursday evening. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said he has canceled scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran on Thursday evening, citing progress in ongoing negotiations.S.strikes on Iran have effectively rendered the April ceasefire between the two countries"meaningless."‚ñ .
(2026-06-12). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-06-12). Trump blasts Iran version of deal. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump accused Iran on Friday of lying about the contents of a proposed deal to end the war, with the White House insisting Tehran would dismantle its nuclear program.The two sides released starkly different accounts of the proposed agreement, with Tehran insisting on its right to enrich uranium and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz.But Trump denied that the terms of the deal favored Iran.
(2026-06-12). Factbox-Main provisions of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal abandoned by Trump. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. says it is close to signing a peace deal that would end the three-month-old war with Iran, though terms have not yet been made public.It is not clear at this point how any agreement would stack up against the 2015 deal with Iran, which lifted sanctions in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear activities.
(2026-06-12). Kim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all. scmp.com Even Western pundits grudgingly admitted the summit between President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was a success. Both sides, according to Bloomberg, "appear to have walked away with what they wanted". Given China's rising pre-eminence while avoiding any damaging war, it's no surprise that Xi had the upper hand in his recent meetings with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. | But with Kim, the stakes for Beijing were just as high, in light of Tokyo's…
(2026-06-12). Democracy Now! 2026-06-12 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 12, 2026; "New Form of Imperialism": Renowned U.N. Scientist on AI Boom's Huge Water, Carbon & Land Footprint; U.S. Attacks Iranian Water Reservoirs Amid "Normalization" of Targeting Civilian Infrastructure; "Cautionary Tale": NYC's The New School Guts Faculty & Staff as Colleges Intensify Austerity; Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi: Trump Admin "Weaponizing Immigration Laws" to Deport Me; "Hell's Army": New Film Tracks Russia's Wagner Group & Rise of Mercenary Armies | Headlines for June 12, 2026; "New F…
(2026-06-12). Israel's Defiance of Trump Shattered 100-Day Truce in US-Iran War. ummid.com Marking exactly 100 days since a catastrophic conflict reordered the Middle East, a fragile, US-brokered truce violently collapsed as Israeli jets struck deep inside Iranian territory.
(2026-06-12). Headlines for June 12, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Claims "Great Settlement" Has Been Reached to End War, But Iran Says Nothing Has Been Finalized, India Condemns Deadly U.S. Strikes on Boats After 3 Sailors Killed Near Oman, Musk Poised to Become World's First Trillionaire as SpaceX Goes Public, Trump Taps Jay Clayton to Head National Intelligence After Bipartisan Opposition to Bill Pulte, Detained Palestinian Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Appears in Israeli Court with Signs of Torture, Family Says, U.S. Issues New Sanctions on Cuba's Oil & Gas Company, Two Top U.K. Military Officials Resign in Row with Starmer over Military Spending, ̶…
(2026-06-12). US, Iran Offer Differing Outlines for Peace Deal. news.antiwar.com After President Donald Trump announced a peace agreement had been reached with Tehran, Iranian and American officials gave different outlines of the agreement. Pakistan, which has been mediating talks, said a deal has been reached. On Thursday, Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran and the US had agreed to a final deal to end …
(2026-06-12). 'We ended the war with Iran today…': Trump claims deal imminent as Qatar mediates peace push. hindustantimes.com Reports suggest a potential breakthrough in tensions between the United States and Iran, as U.S. President Donald Trump claims a deal could be days away after months of strikes and missile exchanges. According to statements, Washington sees progress in negotiations, with Qatar emerging as a key mediator while Pakistan is reportedly sidelined. Trump further claimed Iran is strongly interested in reaching an agreement, though Tehran has indicated that final approval is still pending. Sources suggest internal Iranian decision-making, including approval from key leadership, may determine the outcome. If confirmed, th…
(2026-06-12). Trump Calls Iran Deal Leak False. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump expressed on Friday that Iran's comments about a potential deal do not match what has been agreed in writing. He described their statement as weak and claimed they are not trustworthy in negotiations. Trump emphasized the urgency for Iran to "get their act together. " On Thursday, Trump had decided …
(2026-06-12). Global Stocks Surge as Iran Peace Hopes Push Oil Lower. moderndiplomacy.eu Global financial markets rallied on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace agreement with Iran could be signed within days, raising hopes that a three month conflict in the Gulf may be nearing an end. The prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough boosted investor confidence across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Asian equities …
(2026-06-12). Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Near as Hormuz Risks Persist. moderndiplomacy.eu Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran rose after President Donald Trump said a peace agreement could be signed within days, potentially ending a three month conflict that has destabilized the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets. According to Trump, a memorandum of understanding has largely been agreed upon and …
(2026-06-12). Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi: Trump Admin "Weaponizing Immigration Laws" to Deport Me. democracynow.org 
Palestinian activist and green card holder Mohsen Mahdawi, who was targeted by the Trump administration last year as part of a crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus activism, faces a new deportation threat. A federal immigration judge has sided with the administration and renewed removal proceedings against him, reviving a case that had been dismissed by an earlier immigration judge. Now he is taking his case directly to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit, telling Democracy Now! that he is "technically without a backup plan" and relying on the federal courts for justice "because I belie…
(2026-06-12). Mexico World Cup opener turns political. thecanary.co 
The first game of the 2026 World Cup, held in Mexico, was notable for reasons other than Donald Trump's racist authoritarianism. The vomit-inducing bootlicking and double standards of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino didn't go unnoticed, and Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum's refusal to attend made headlines. Sheinbaum reportedly gave her ticket to a young Indigenous woman […] | By
(2026-06-12). Teherán advierte a Trump sobre estrategias equivocadas o precipitadas. radiohc.cu El presidente del Parlamento iraní, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, advirtió hoy al mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump, que cualquier estrategia equivocada o decisión precipitada contra la República Islámica tendrá graves consecuencias para Estados Unidos y la estabilidad regional. | En un mensaje difundido en la red social X, Qalibaf respondió a las recientes declaraciones de Trump sobre la posibilidad de apoderarse de la isla iraní de Kharg y otras instalaciones estratégicas del sector energético. | El dirigente iraní afirmó que ´las estrategias erróneas y las decisiones impulsivas ª alterarían el equi…
(2026-06-12). Why Trump suddenly reversed war decision when US forces were loaded and ready to strike Iran. hindustantimes.com Tensions escalated dramatically as reports suggest the United States was just hours away from launching military strikes on Iran before the operation was abruptly halted. According to officials cited in multiple reports, U.S. naval and air forces had entered final preparation stages, with munitions readied and strike plans approved. However, the mission was suddenly called off after a last-minute decision from President Donald Trump, who reportedly referenced a potential diplomatic breakthrough. The sudden reversal shocked military planners already in position. The incident highlights internal confusion between p…
(2026-06-12). Solidarity shown in Paris for Cuba's will to resist. radiohc.cu Support for Cuba was strong at a solidarity rally near the Federal Assembly, where the communist group in the French legislature was presenting a resolution in favor of the island. | Before dozens of attendees from various solidarity and collaboration organizations with the island, members of parliament, and union leaders, the Cuban ambassador to France, Otto Vaillant, expressed his gratitude for the sustained support and solidarity of those present. | The diplomat denounced the policy of strangulation applied by the administration of US President Donald Trump, aimed at destroying the Cuban Revolution, and highli…
(2026-06-12). Giant '8647' anti-Trump markings appear in US capital. scmp.com US Park Police opened an investigation on Thursday into giant markings of the numbers "8647" — which have been associated with opposition to President Donald Trump — on the grass of the National Mall. | A spokesperson for the Department of the Interior, which manages the National Mall in downtown Washington, described the incident as "deranged vandalism" and said it "will not be tolerated".
(2026-06-12). The Republican Party's Trump Problem: Why Some Conservatives Are Getting Ready for Life After Him. moderndiplomacy.eu By June 2026, the cracks inside the GOP weren't hidden anymore. On May 19, the Senate voted 50—47 to push forward a bipartisan war powers resolution that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to keep military ops going against Iran. Four Republican senators crossed the aisle and voted with Democrats. Then on June 3, the …
(2026-06-12). The New School Guts Faculty and Staff as Higher Ed Intensifies Austerity. truthout.org The Trump administration is continuing its assault on higher education, but in a departure from its earlier high-profile fights with individual institutions like Harvard, it is now rewriting the federal rules that govern all universities and colleges. Rules are being proposed by the Education Department and other agencies to impose the administration's preferred policies on thousands of schools… |
(2026-06-12). How Policing Teen Hangouts Became a Key Issue in D.C. Mayor's Race. theintercept.com 
Kenyan McDuffie says DC needs to crack down on youth gatherings to stave off the Trump administration. Janeese Lewis George argues that's playing into Trump's hand.
(2026-06-12). Trump says leaked deal terms are untrue. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran's leaked comments on a deal with the United States do not represent what has been agreed to in writing."What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth. Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith. AMAZING!," he wrote on Truth Social."They better get their act together, and FAST!," Trump said.
(2026-06-12). Gov. Newsom Applauds Trump Regime for Advancing Delta Conveyance Project Construction. indybay.org In response to the Governor, Delta Tunnel opponents noted the concurrence between Trump and Newsom on water management in California, despite their alleged "differences."
(2026-06-12). Factbox-Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon. al-monitor.com By Andy SullivanWASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has reached a deal to end the war with Iran, but the agreement has not been finalized and he has disputed accounts that it favors Tehran.Since the conflict began on February 28, Trump has repeatedly stated that a deal to end the war is imminent.Here are some examples: • "We have points of, major points of agreement, I would say, almost all points of agreement. … I think this is something that's going to happen." – March 23, speaking aboard Air Force One…
(2026-06-12). Major resolutions passed by AFL-CIO reflect strong, growing labor movement. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—The 30th AFL‚ÄëCIO Constitutional Convention, which wrapped up here Wednesday, was a step towards strengthening labor's fight back against the anti-worker Trump regime and building working-class unity. Delegates reelected President Liz Shuler and Secretary‚ÄëTreasurer Fred Redmond, welcomed the Service Employees International Union back into the fold after two decades, and set ambitious organizing goals for …
(2026-06-12). USA vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 group match — Trump, schedule, lineups. aljazeera.com FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump's attendance in doubt.
(2026-06-12). Critics View Trump's New DNI Pick Jay Clayton as Unqualified, Picked for Loyalty. truthout.org On Thursday, President Donald Trump nominated U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to become the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI), one of the top federal roles for advising the president on matters of national security. The selection of Clayton comes as Trump has been widely criticized for selecting Bill Pulte, currently head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to be "acting" DNI… |
(2026-06-12). "Work or starve" : Trump's SNAP cuts drive millions from food stamp rolls. wsws.org Veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, parents whose youngest child is 14 or older, and people who were in foster care at age 18 are among the groups stripped of previously held exemptions from providing documentation of work to receive SNAP benefits.
(2026-06-12). 6 States Opt Out Of Trump's 'Great American State Fair,' A Celebration Of All 50 States. newsone.com 
Source: Alex Wong / Getty | Here's a question: Does anyone who isn't a MAGA supporter, a GOP official with MAGA constituents, or a billionaire who is being further enriched amid the MAGA movement want anything to do with any event tied to President Donald Trump? Since Trump's disastrous second term began,