(2026-06-13). Why has Trump has backed away from renewed war with Iran? juancole.com The Conversation) — The US and Iran stepped back from the brink of returning to all-out war on June 11. Hours after saying the US military would carry out strikes against Iran for a third consecutive night, Donald Trump postponed the attack. The Iranian military had said the US would "receive a more severe response than before" if it followed through on its threats. | Trump claimed to have cancelled the strikes bec…
(2026-06-13). Trump to discuss Strait of Hormuz demining efforts at G7. scmp.com US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss plans to demine the Strait of Hormuz with allies during next week's Group of Seven summit in France, a senior US administration official said on Saturday, as mediators said an agreement to end the war was close. | Britain and France, who are both members of the G7, have expressed interest in assisting with demining the critical waterway once the conflict is paused.
(2026-06-13). US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed tomorrow, Strait of Hormuz to open immediately for all: Trump. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump, in a social media post on ‚Å Saturday, said a deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on ‚Å Sunday and that the Strait of ‚Å Hormuz would be immediately "open ‚Å to all" ‚Å after it was signed. | He said former US president Barack Hussein Obama's deal w…
(2026-06-13). Can Trump Restrain Israel? juancole.com Following Israeli strikes on targets in Beirut, Lebanon, Iran responded with strikes against northern Israel and military facilities around Haifa. Israel then immediately retaliated by attacking Tehran, Tabriz, Karaj and Isfahan. While the ce…
(2026-06-13). Iran-linked hackers 'enter' FIFA World Cup; Mojtaba preys on Trump's fears amid football event. hindustantimes.com Iran-linked hacker group Handala claims it breached FBI drone systems and threatened to target the FIFA World Cup that began June 11. The FBI and U.S. agencies have stepped up World Cup security, deploying authorized drones and imposing temporary flight bans around stadiums and fan zones. Watch for the latest analysis and what this means for U.S. homeland security, event organizers, and international tensions.
(2026-06-13). In Rare Step, Iran FM agrees with Trump, Trump retweets him. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The announcement by President Trump on Friday that he had decided not to pursue further attacks on Iran for the moment after a round of tit for tat strikes midweek provoked two different reactions in Iran | Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that negotiations are nearing success, saying that the Islamabad MOU "has never been closer. "This sort of response from Tehran is rare. Often Trump announces breakthroughs in the talks that are denied by Tehran, and the American public suspects he is just manipulating the stock market. But this time, the Iranian foreign minister con…
(2026-06-13). Trump and Rubio Build a Narrative on Lies to Attack Cuba. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch / Photo: Associated Press / LaPresse (APN) | Fulton Armstrong, a former U.S. intelligence official, told the Spanish newspaper El Mundo that "Trump and Rubio are constructing a narrative tailored to their needs to justify an escalation against Cuba." | The former CIA member and one of the leading U.S. experts on Latin America, who has spent nearly three decades analyzing Washington's relationship with Havana, indicated that the White House is reinforcing sanctions and the economic blockade amidst a regional escalation following the offensive against Venezuela and tensions with Iran. | I…
(2026-06-13). Iran Inflicts US Casualties, Halts Talks and Challenges Trump's Authority in the Gulf. wibailoutpeople.org
(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). Iran Commander's bold declaration; Mojtaba to hit where it hurts Trump? 'World will soon hear of…'. hindustantimes.com Iran signals confidence as Khatam al-Anbiya commander Major General Ali Abdollahi declares that the world will soon witness Iran's victory and the triumph of the resistance. His remarks, delivered on the anniversary of senior commander Gholamali Rashid's death, underscore Tehran's emphasis on indigenous military capabilities, active deterrence, and strategic resilience amid ongoing regional tensions, ceasefire efforts, and U.S.-Iran diplomatic negotiations.
(2026-06-13). The US May Not Have Troops on the Ground, But Venezuela's Government Is Occupied. truthout.org Venezuela is under United States occupation, albeit without the physical presence of U.S. troops on the ground. Since January 3 — when the Trump administration attacked the country and kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores on highly questionable drug and weapons charges — Venezuela has lost control of its oil, minerals, and foreign policy. In Maduro's absence Delcy… |
(2026-06-13). The madness of Trump's Iran idea and who's behind it. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-13). 4 University of Michigan anti-genocide protesters plead not guilty, are released on bond in federal conspiracy frame-up. wsws.org These arrests advance the drive by the Trump administration to construct a pseudo-legal framework for the criminalization of left-wing political opposition.
(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…
(2026-06-13). 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). 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). Workers remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center after court ruling. aljazeera.com Judge says Trump-backed board's move to add president's name unlawful, requires Congressional approval.
(2026-06-13). 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."
(2026-06-13). Democrats counter Trump's White House UFC spectacle with nationalist "No Kings" concert. wsws.org The June 14 No Kings event aims to dissipate mass opposition to Trump by subordinating workers and youth to the Democratic Party and American nationalism.
(2026-06-13). Dem Lawmakers Condemn Trump's Attempts to Influence Upcoming Colombian Elections. truthout.org A group of Democratic members of the US Congress on Friday condemned President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers' attempts to influence the results of Colombia's upcoming presidential runoff, calling it an "insult" to the Colombian people's sovereignty. "We see actions by US President Donald Trump and other members of Congress to endorse, advocate for, or otherwise tip the scales to a… |
(2026-06-13). Workers begin removing Trump's name from US Kennedy Centre. scmp.com Workers began removing President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Centre early on Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building and other aspects of the iconic performing arts venue's operations. | Scaffolding was erected on Friday around a section of the building that includes Trump's name, but shortly after midnight, the Kennedy Centre asked a judge to extend the deadline until noon Eastern Time on Saturday because of…
(2026-06-13). You Love To See It: Democracy Dodges A Bullet. levernews.com Good things are happening! The Senate votes down voter suppression, Hawaii lawyers take one for the team, immigrants fight to stay in Tennessee, and Massachusetts teachers oppose private equity. | Dodging A Voter Suppression NightmareA major voter suppression bill failed in the Senate this week. On June 4, senators voted against adding the SAVE America Act, which President Donald Trump has called his… | This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more. | Already…
(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). Trump's name removed from Kennedy Centre in predawn operation. tribune.com.pk 
Workers stripped United States President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Centre early on Saturday, less than six months after it went up, complying with a judge's ruling that the performing arts landmark cannot be renamed without an act of Congress. | The work began around 1: 20am (0520 GMT), hours after the Department of Justice (DOJ) said the government would miss the court-ordered deadline of 11: 59pm on Friday to take Trump's name off the Washington venue, created a half-century ago to honour an assassinated president. | The centre's board, which Trump chairs, voted in ‚Å December to rename…
(2026-06-13). The US border runs straight through the World Cup. aljazeera.com The tournament was sold as a symbol of unity, but Trump's border politics have turned it into a spectacle of exclusion.
(2026-06-13). Oval Office octagon: How Trump turned combat sports into a political weapon. aljazeera.com MMA event reflects career deeply intertwined with professional fighting, but risks political fallout.
(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 …