(2025-06-19). How Trump's position has changed on Iran, splitting MAGA base. aljazeera.com 'I may do it. I may not': Trump's position on the Iran-Israel conflict has shifted over the past week of violence.
(2025-06-19). Trump gives 2 shocks to Zelensky at G7; blocks anti-Russia declaration & snubs… hindustantimes.com At the G7 summit in Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered two major shocks to Ukraine and its allies. Trump abruptly left the summit early, skipping a planned meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who had traveled 5,000 miles to press for increased support amid a deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv. The U.S. also blocked a proposed G7 statement that would have strongly condemned Russia's actions, arguing that such language could hinder future negotiations with Moscow. Watch for more…
(2025-06-19). Iran's Khamenei Rejects Trump's Demand for Surrender, Warns US Against Entering War. defenddemocracy.press 
by Dave DeCamp Jun 18, 2025 The Iranian leader said if the US attacks Iran it would suffer 'irreparable harm' Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday rejected President Trump's demand for an "unconditional surrender" and warned the US against entering the war by launching strikes on Iran, saying the US would suffer "irreparable harm." Trump …
(2025-06-19). U.S., China collaboration vital for global supply chains. ecns.cn The tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump have been a stress test for the global supply chain which made a slow recovery from the stagnation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
(2025-06-19). Trump: Iran say if U.S. will join attack. haaretz.com No casualties in Iran missile barrages on Wednesday, as Israeli military continued sixth day of extensive strikes on the Islamic Republic ‚ñ Trump on possible U.S. intervention: 'Nobody knows what I'm going to do'…
(2025-06-19). Speculation Intensifies Over Trump Mobilizing US Troops in Israel-Iran War. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-19). U.S. Decision On Striking Iran To Be Made In "Next Two Weeks" (Updated). twz.com 
Trump has been mulling over U.S. involvement in the kinetic operation against Iran, but the White House says they are still pushing for diplomatic solution.
(2025-06-19). Mahmoud Khalil Still Detained Despite Court Ruling It Unconstitutional. popularresistance.org Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who has been detained in a remote ICE facility in Jena, Louisiana, since March, was hoping to be released last Friday after U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled there was no legitimate basis for his continued detention. | The judge ruled that Mahmoud Khalil's months-long detention by the Trump administration on the grounds that Khalil's campus activism in support of Palestinian rights posed a danger to "U.S. foreign policy" had chilled Khalil's ability to express himself and was presumptively unconstitutional. | But in a letter to the judge Friday, the government justifi…
(2025-06-19). Former Air Force commando takes top LatAm job at NSC. responsiblestatecraft.org 
After months of
(2025-06-19). Report: Trump Privately Approved Plans To Attack Iran But Has Withheld Final Order. scheerpost.com
(2025-06-19). Fed keeps rates on hold prompting further Trump attacks. wsws.org While the word was not mentioned, stagflation—the combination of rising prices and a slowing economy—is of increasing concern.
(2025-06-19). Detachment 201 (Technocracy In Uniform), Trump's MAGA Divide Israel's Iran Regime Change Two-Step. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (6/19/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2025-06-19). Trump's threats against Iran and the criminalization of US foreign policy. wsws.org Trump, who pledged to rule as a "dictator on day one," acknowledges neither international law nor the American Constitution and asserts his right to kill anyone, anywhere, whenever he feels like it.
(2025-06-19). Trump reacts to Khamenei after surrender threat: 'Patience have run out for…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly declared that his patience with Iran "has already run out," signaling a dramatic end to diplomatic efforts and warning that U.S. actions against Iran are now underway. In a pointed message to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Trump said "Good luck," apparently making clear there would be no further negotiations or warnings after Iran refused to surrender. Watch for more…
(2025-06-19). Bipartisan Lawmakers Push To Limit Trump's War Powers On Iran. popularresistance.org In response to Donald Trump's recent declaration that the U.S. could become involved in Israel's attacks on Iran, U.S. lawmakers are pushing efforts to curb the President's war powers. | Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY.) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) are introducing a bipartisan bill that would force Trump to obtain congressional approval to enter the war. | "This is not our war," tweeted Massie. "But if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution. I'm introducing a bipartisan War Powers Resolution tomorrow to prohibit our involvement. I invite all members of Congress to cosponsor this resolution."
(2025-06-19). The question splitting MAGA movement: Is Iran a paper tiger? haaretz.com While proponents of U.S. strikes in Iran are convincing Trump that America could launch a limited intervention on behalf of Israel without a full-blown 'forever war,' some in MAGA warn that the risk of regime collapse in Tehran would…
(2025-06-19). Despite Trump's Attacks, Black Environmental Justice Tradition Can't Be Uprooted. truthout.org As an environmental justice worker, I've developed a deep appreciation for Juneteenth as an opportunity to celebrate Black freedom struggles and their connection to diverse ecologies. Today, I can't help but reflect on the often overlooked yet rich and complex relationships enslaved people had with their local environments as landscapes that both enforced captivity and provided opportunities for… |
(2025-06-19). EU Foreign Ministers Should Pledge to Defend Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. | © 2024 Peter Dejong/AP Photo | When the EU's 27 foreign ministers meet on June 23, they should make defending the International Criminal Court (ICC) from escalating attacks by the Trump administration a top priority.On June 6, the US administration sanctioned four ICC judges. The new designations follow sanctions imposed by the US in February against the court's prosecutor, and strike at the core principle of independent, impartial justice. In imposing the latest sanctions, the US Secretary of State Marco Rub…
(2025-06-19). If Israel goes it alone is it risking another 'Suez'? responsiblestatecraft.org 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to accelerate his war against Iran with direct, offensive assistance from Washington — at a moment when there is
(2025-06-19). Martial Law in the United States. nationofchange.org Trump will reverse the equation and use martial law to overcome public protest.
(2025-06-19). Wife of accused Colorado firebomber issues statement as US judge extends temporary order against deportation of family. wsws.org The Trump administration is seeking to deport Hayam El Gamal and her children in "kin punishment" for the alleged crimes of her husband, accused of firebombing protesters demanding the release of Israeli hostages.
(2025-06-19). Trump admin resuming student visa appointments, says State Dept official. geo.tv 
(2025-06-19). Mohammad Marandi: This War Was Supposed To Break Iran. popularresistance.org The Israeli attack on Iran continues. Since Friday, IDF jets and missiles have hit sites across the country, carrying out targeted assassinations of key leaders and hitting buildings and other civilian infrastructure. Iran has retaliated in kind, firing missiles into Israel. | The Trump administration, which knew about the secret Israeli attack from the beginning, appears to be on the brink of fully entering the war on Israel's side. Thus, the question arises: Are we on the verge of a major new war? And what does all this mean for the rest of the world? | Joining MintCast to discuss this is Seyed Mohammad Marandi…
(2025-06-19). A Humanist Perspective on Peace Efforts and Trump's Dilemma. pressenza.com One positive action of Donald Trump's administration was facilitating a ceasefire between Pakistan and India, preventing both countries from escalating into destruction—similar to what is now happening between Iran and Israel. If we set aside debates over who initiated contact and focus on the outcome, we South Asians can appreciate his role in brokering peace through a decisive intervention (including his famous tweet), which helped halt the conflict. Today, the border remains peaceful under the ceasefire, though some YouTubers continue to fuel tensions with inflammatory rhetoric. | No one expected Pakista…
(2025-06-19). Trump Privately Approved Plans To Attack Iran But Has Withheld Final Order. defenddemocracy.press by Dave DeCamp Jun 18, 2025 Iran has made clear it will hit US bases in the region if the US attacks The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that President Trump has told his top officials that he approved plans to attack Iran but is holding off on giving the final order for now. Sources told …
(2025-06-19). Trump to decide on Iran strike two amid direct U.S.-Iran talks. haaretz.com
(2025-06-19). After mass anti-Trump protests, UAW President Fain doubles down on support for trade war. wsws.org Fain's video is, for all intents and purposes, the response of the bureaucracy to the mass protests last weekend. In the emerging showdown between the working class and Trump, the bureaucracy is lining up against workers on the other side of the barricade.
(2025-06-19). Juventus destroy Al Ain 5-0 in FIFA Club World Cup after Trump visit. aljazeera.com Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao each score two goals hours after Italian team visit the White House.
(2025-06-19). Byanyima wants Trump to fund injectable Lenacapavir for PrEP. independent.co.ug 
Johannesberg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of injectable lenacapavir (LEN) for the prevention of HIV as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). LEN, developed by Gilead Sciences, is a twice-yearly injectable PrEP option that showed nearly complete protection against HIV in the landmark PURPOSE 1 and 2 trials. In 2024, Gilead Sciences …
(2025-06-19). Trump embraces Pakistan: 'Tactical romance' or a new 'inner circle'? aljazeera.com Trump hosts Pakistan army chief Asim Munir for an unprecedented White House lunch, as the US and Pakistan reset ties.
(2025-06-19). Trump to make Iran war decision in 'next two weeks'. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he will decide whether to join White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read out a message from Trump, saying there had been "a lot of speculation" about whether the United States would be "directly involved" in the conflict. | "Based on the fact that there's…
(2025-06-19). Trump reportedly greenlights Iran attack plans as military buildup expands. nationofchange.org Reports reveal trump's private approval of attack plans as U.S. forces deploy across Europe and Middle East amid rising pressure from Israeli and GOP war hawks.
(2025-06-19). Israeli defense chief says Khamenei no longer to achieve war goals. haaretz.com Defense Minister Katz says the IDF was 'instructed and understands' that Iran's Supreme Leader must not survive the war, days after U.S. President Trump claimed he knows Khamenei's location but won't kill him 'for now'…
(2025-06-19). Potential US military escalation in Iran is a "coercive lever" aljazeera.com Andreas Krieg says Israel is shaping Trump's view on Iran's nukes — increasing the chances of US military involvement.
(2025-06-19). Despite setbacks, trends still point to US foreign policy restraint. responsiblestatecraft.org 
It's been only a few days since
(2025-06-19). The US sponsored Iran's 1953 regime change: Is Trump planning a repeat? aljazeera.com
(2025-06-19). The mounting question: Can U.S. strikes on Fordow facility kill its nuclear program? haaretz.com As President Donald Trump considers the possibility of striking Iran, a former senior Mossad official warns that 'I have no doubt [the Iranians] made sure to move some of the material so we wouldn't know where it is'…
(2025-06-19). Why Trump Hesitates to Directly Attack Iran? thinktank.pk As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, President Donald Trump's reluctance to launch a direct military strike on Iran has sparked global curiosity. Despite approving attack plans targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, such as the Fordo enrichment site, Trump has repeatedly emphasized ambiguity, stating, "I may do it, I may not do it. Nobody …
(2025-06-19). Trump lets Israel pursue its goals in Iran, but may step in to avert wider war. haaretz.com President Trump appears to be following events between Israel and Iran rather than shaping them, leaving Jerusalem to dictate the pace and objectives of the war. A regional escalation may force him to draw a red line…
(2025-06-19). Trump Authorizes Deployment of 2,000 More National Guard Troops in California. orinocotribune.com In a further escalation of tensions over protests against immigration raids, US President Donald Trump has authorized deploying 2,000 additional National Guard troops to California, thus reinforcing the military presence in Los Angeles in an alleged attempt to control demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). | According to a statement issued by US Northern Command, the new troops were authorized "under Title 10 to support the protection of federal functions, personnel, and property in the greater Los Angeles area." | The text clarifies that soldiers are not authorized to carry out "arrest…
(2025-06-19). Arab Elites Welcome Trump As Massacres In Gaza Continue. cadtm.org
(2025-06-19). Trump allies with fossil fuel billionaires as Sunrise launches campaign to end the oligarchy. nationofchange.org New youth-led movement confronts Trump's climate rollbacks and Big Oil's influence while pushing for state-level accountability and mass mobilization.
(2025-06-19). PDF of June 19 print issue. workers.org 
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(2025-06-19). Juneteenth celebrations, the Manyanuk art festival, 'Kidchella' and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
This week, Philly and its suburbs are showing up and showing out for Juneteenth. From Thursday's all-ages block party outside the African American Museum in Philadelphia, with Lady Alma and Slick Rick, to the city's big Juneteenth Festival on Sunday that includes a pageant, an arts festival and a parade. With Wawa Welcome America's pre-Fourth of July event series kicking off with Free Museum Days, it's a perfect time to dive into the region's rich Black history and culture. Across the bridge in Wilmington, the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival continues through Sunday, bringing legends and rising stars together for fo…
(2025-06-19). Philadelphia Police Crack Down On Anti-ICE Marches Twice In One Week. popularresistance.org Philadelphia, PA — The increasing tempo of pro-immigrant, anti-ICE protests hit Philadelphia last week, and the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) has decided to crack down. | On Tuesday, June 10, and Saturday, June 14, autonomous protests were called outside of the Federal Detention Center (FDC), where up to 125 immigrant detainees can be held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Tuesday protest included 80-100 protesters, while the Saturday demonstration brought an estimated 300. Both marches were met with intense police response which resulted in injuries and arrests. | Unlike other cities…