(2026-06-20). Trump says he is going to Turkey, China this year. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he will go to Turkey and make another trip to China at some point in 2026."We're doing a lot of trips. We'll be going to Turkey. We'll be going at some point during the year back to China," Trump said at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, as he unveiled the Boeing 747 plane gifted by Qatar that will join the Air Force One fleet."President Xi (Jinping) is coming here in September, but we're going back for a big conference that's in China," Trump added.
(2026-06-20). Trump heads to Camp David as Iran talks falter. al-monitor.com By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will make a rare trip to Camp David this weekend, returning to the presidential retreat for only the second time since retaking office last year.Trump will hold policy and political meetings during his visit, a White House official said. His family will travel with him for the weekend, which includes Father's Day on Sunday.
(2026-06-20). From Versailles to a Swiss mountain: a week of dizzying Iran diplomacy. al-monitor.com From the corridors of power in Washington to a Swiss mountaintop resort, via Tehran and a French spa, it has been a dizzying week of diplomacy on Iran ⚪ marked by surprise twists and a last-ditch hunt for a printer in the Palace of Versailles.Talks mediator Pakistan announced on June 14 that a deal had been reached to end the Middle East war.It was US President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the eve of his departure for the G7 summit in the French spar town of Evian-les-Bains.
(2026-06-20). For Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise. al-monitor.com By Humeyra Pamuk and Jacob BogageWASHINGTON/LUCERNE, Switzerland, June 19 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President JD Vance is poised to take on his biggest role yet on the international stage as President Donald Trump's chief negotiator to end the three-month war with Iran, a moment that could shape Vance's prospects as a White House successor.
(2026-06-20). Iranian, U.S. presidents sign peace MoU digitally: ministry spokesman. ecns.cn Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, had digitally signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries on ending the war, said Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei early Thursday.
(2026-06-20). Democrats back Trump's frame-up of anti-genocide protesters at the University of Michigan. wsws.org State and national Democratic Party officials have either endorsed the witch-hunt or remained silent.
(2026-06-20). Trump vuelve a amenazar a Cuba con una intervención militar. radiohc.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump se manifestó sobre una posible intervención militar en Cuba, horas después de que las autoridades de la isla denunciaran que desde Washington ´quieren imponerle ª una hoja de ruta. | Preguntado por Axios sobre cuánto se parece la hipotética acción militar sobre la isla con la que autorizó a inicios de año en Venezuela, el republicano contestó: ´La diferencia es que Venezuela tiene petróleo, Cuba no ª. | Una vez que insistieron con la pregunta en 'The Axios Show', Trump respondió: ´Es posible. Estos lugares están cerca. En cambio, si miras Irán, e…
(2026-06-20). Qatar-gifted Air Force One replacement unveiled. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump unveiled on Friday a replacement Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a "flying White House.""This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," Trump said at a speech inside the plane's hangar, praising the gulf emirate for being "so nice and providing" it.Qatar's gift of the aircraft ⚪ valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars ⚪ has raised ethical, constitutional and security concerns.
(2026-06-20). How Netanyahu used Lebanon strikes to push back on Trump's Iran deal. al-monitor.com The latest ceasefire in Lebanon leaves Netanyahu squeezed between Washington and domestic pressure.
(2026-06-20). Trump attacks HUD's subsidized housing tenants again. indybay.org Older photo of Lynda Carson advocating for tenant's rights while speaking before the Oakland City Council.
(2026-06-20). Trump's war on Iran ends with a 'triumphant' Tehran and a diminished US. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! NERMEEN SHAIKH: The United States and Iran have officially signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war in Iran. The signing came a day ahead of schedule. President Trump signed the agreement at a dinner at the Palace of Versailles hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed…
(2026-06-20). Trump Is Forcing Coal Pollution on Consumers and Communities. juancole.com By | In one of the most perverse Big Government moves ever, last year President Trump proclaimed an "energy emergency." Since then he's Thes…
(2026-06-19). Trump threatens 100 pct tariff on French wines, champagnes ahead of G7 summit. ecns.cn President Donald Trump threatened a 100 percent tariff on French wines and champagnes unless France removes its 3-percent digital services tax on U.French wine and spirit exports to America currently face a 15-percent tariff.
(2026-06-19). Lebanon ceasefire agreed after US-Iran talks in Switzerland scrapped. geo.tv 
Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, June 19, 2026. — ReutersLebanon ceasefire agreed, US official says, after flare-upTrump says he urged Israel on Friday to agree to ceasefire.VP Vance scrapped plans to…
(2026-06-19). Meloni says Trump made up the claim that she begged him for a photo. thecanary.co 
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has hit back at claims that she begged Trump for a photo, saying, 'Italy and I never beg.' Io e l'Italia non imploriamo mai. pic.twitter.com/sTpKlqWB67 — Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) June 19, 2026 Two right-wingers are fighting. It must be a day ending with "day." The backstory is that Trump was […] | By
(2026-06-19). Democratic Party's Corollary to Trump's Foreign Policy — Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com By Roger D. Harris and John Perry — Jun 17, 2026 | Donald Trump's second term has precipitated a tsunami of criticism from Democrats over his foreign policy. Yet when it comes to Washington's efforts to dominate Latin America and the Caribbean, the substantive dispute — if there is any substance remaining, once stripped of partisan bickering — is less about ends than means. | Beneath the rhetoric of inter-party conflict lies a broad bipartisan consensus in favor of promoting US hemispheric hegemony and crushing governments that resist it — with Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua at the forefron…
(2026-06-19). Israel steps up witch-hunt targeting pro-Palestine voices. thecanary.co 
From Fatou Bensouda, a former International Criminal Court prosecutor, to UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese, sanctioned by the Trump administration. There are also Palestinian human rights workers killed in Israeli airstrikes. An Al Jazeera investigation finds US and Israeli retaliation spans from from the courtroom to the incinerated streets of Gaza. Al Jazeera has once against exposed tactics […] | By
(2026-06-19). Despite The Fanfare Surrounding Their NBA Title, History Won't Be Kind To Knicks Players Who Visit Trump. newsone.com 
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty | Talent isn't why the New York Knicks are NBA Champions — heart is. But, in the coming weeks, we're going to find out just how tough this group of players really is. | Will an almost all-Black team led by a Black coach show up at the residence of a man who leads arguably the most racist administration this country has ever endured, just because their white owner accepted the invite, or nah? | We'll know soon enough which of these Knicks are "about that life." | "We still have to figure out the details, et cetera, but yes, of course," Knicks owner James Dolan said earlier this…
(2026-06-19). Donald Trump, the end times president or ETP. nationofchange.org Making War on Planet Earth, the Rest of Us, and Even Himself.
(2026-06-19). G7 Summit: Leaders Praise Trump, Reaffirm Western Imperialism. popularresistance.org G7 leaders met in Évian, France, from June 15-17 to discuss — in their own words — "geopolitical issues" and "mutually beneficial international partnerships." In the days leading up to the summit, a counter-meeting was organized in nearby Geneva, followed by a mass demonstration against the Global North's warmongering and exploitation of the Global South. | The heads of state from the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, Canada and representatives of the European Union addressed pressing global issues but maintained their standard biased vision.
(2026-06-19). Trump-Loving Crypto Super PAC Finally Backs a Democrat: Ritchie Torres. theintercept.com 
A crypto super PAC that has praised President Donald Trump and previously endorsed an all-Republican slate of candidates has finally found a Democrat it can get behind: New York Rep. Ritchie Torres. | The Fellowship PAC The super PAC's
(2026-06-19). What went wrong at US base? Can Trump's forces recover in time before Iran unleashes next conflict. hindustantimes.com An influenza outbreak has reportedly sickened more than 150 military recruits at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, raising concerns over health policy changes and crowded training conditions. The base, part of Joint Base San Antonio, houses tens of thousands of personnel in close-quarter dormitories and shared facilities, which can increase the risk of airborne disease spread. The incident comes shortly after U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth ended mandatory flu vaccinations for military personnel, citing concerns over medical mandates and personal freedom. Officials have not yet confirmed the full cause or scope o…
(2026-06-19). Iran Ceasefire Deal Confirms Military Might doesn't Work. juancole.com The Conversation) — What a disaster the war against Iran has been for Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran signed on June 17 has formally brought a halt to the devastating war. Yet, as the ink dries on the 14-point preliminary framework, the reality of the document stands in stark contrast to the grandiose, megalomania…
(2026-06-19). Donald Trump, the End Times President. juancole.com ( Now, mind you, it's true that all great powers invariably go down in their own fashion, but never, I suspect, quite in the fashion of Donald J. Trump's America. And consider that no small thing for what was, not so long ago, the greate…
(2026-06-19). Democratic condemnation of Trump's Iran deal exposes bipartisan conspiracy for war. wsws.org The publication of the terms of the memorandum of understanding between the Trump administration and Iran has triggered an outpouring of criticism from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
(2026-06-19). Canciller italiano canceló visita a EEUU por ofensa de Trump a Giorgia Meloni. radiohc.cu El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Italia, Antonio Tajani, canceló una próxima visita a Estados Unidos tras comentarios ofensivos del presidente de ese país, Donald Trump contra la primera ministra Giorgia Meloni, indica este viernes un reporte. | Tajani anunció, mediante un mensaje en las redes sociales, la suspensión de su asistencia al foro empresarial binacional del 21 y 22 de junio, en la ciudad norteamericana de Miami, luego de que Trump afirmó que, en la reciente Cumbre del Grupo de los Siete (G7), en Francia, accedió "por lastima" a una foto con Meloni, cuando ella se lo "imploró". | ´Las palabras…