(2026-06-25). Iran slams Nato chief's comments on US support in war. geo.tv 
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei attends an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026. — ReutersTrump's second term has been marked by tensions with Nato.Nato chief says 500 US planes took off from bases in…
(2026-06-25). Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf allies. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf Arab allies on Thursday that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a Middle East trip aimed at selling the Trump administration's preliminary accord to sceptical regional partners. | Speaking at a meeting of Gulf Arab foreign ministers and officials in Bahrain — home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet — Rubio said Washington was seeking an enduring peace with long-time foe Iran that would not undermine the security and prosperity of its allies in the oil-rich region, which fear the accord is too soft on Iran after it attac…
(2026-06-25). Trump says UK's likely next leader Andy Burnham is 'extremely liberal'. aljazeera.com Trump has made his first comment on the UK's likely next leader describing Andy Burnham as 'extremely liberal'.
(2026-06-25). Democrats choose 5 more military-intelligence veterans as congressional candidates. wsws.org The ranks of what we have termed the "CIA Democrats" are likely to increase again in November. | As it prepares to roll out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump and other imperialist war criminals, the Erdoğan regime is seeking to suppress all opposition to war, genocide and militarism.
(2026-06-25). US: Deaths in ICE Custody Surge Under Trump. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Detainees stand by a window inside the federal immigration center at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, where ICE is housing detained immigrants, on May 26, 2026. | © 2026 Adam Gray/Getty Images | 52 people died in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody during the first 500 days of President Trump's second term, reflecting a soaring mortality rate. ICE so severely limits the information it provides to Congress, families, and the public that oversight is nearly impossible.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Congress should act immediately to reduce the numbe…
(2026-06-25). Hormuz fees unacceptable in any Iran deal: Trump. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that any final agreement with Iran that included fees on shipping or maritime transit would be "unacceptable" to the US. | Speaking to reporters during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House, Trump was asked whether he would oppose a final Iran deal if it allowed any form of charges on shipping or maritime activity. | "It would be unacceptable to me," said Trump. The president argued that permitting fees would set a precedent that could encourage similar demands elsewhere. | "If you did that for them, you'd have to do it for other people,…
(2026-06-25). Trump Trapped by his Self-Inflicted War. juancole.com ( And now, in his second term as president, he has set out to prove that he can intervene militarily in the Middle East…
(2026-06-25). ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions, call measures unlawful. aljazeera.com Judges argue sanctions aimed to punish and coerce ICC decisions on US and Israeli war crimes cases.
(2026-06-25). I was DOGEd from USAID: 14 Million Will Die. juancole.com Tulsa, OK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — JD Vance recently sat down with "Interesting Times" podcast host Ross Douthat. When Ross Douthat pointed out that the Trump administration had been "more hostile than any prior Republican administration…to the way we do humanitarian aid," the vice president argued that conservative or centrist parties "keep winning landslide elections in Latin America" because [before President Trump retook office] aid dollars "went to fund a left-wing NGO complex that actually tilted Latin American elections in favor of the far-left parties. Now, maybe that was the polic…
(2026-06-25). Trump vs Trump's Own Party: Who Really Won the Iran War Debate? thinktank.pk President Donald Trump may have secured a fragile ceasefire with Iran, but the bigger challenge now appears to be taking place inside Washington rather than on the battlefield. As the White House requests an additional $87.6 billion in emergency funding linked to the Iran conflict, the debate has shifted from military strategy to political survival. …
(2026-06-25). US immigration custody death rate at decade high: rights groups. geo.tv 
ICE agents conduct an arrest as part of Trump's wide-ranging immigration crackdown in Chicago, Illinois, January 26.— Reuters/File The rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US President Donald…
(2026-06-25). 'Daddy' Trump & NATO Chief again clash over defense spending? Mark Rutte brings billion-dollar evidence. hindustantimes.com NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte attempts to ease tensions with President Donald Trump by presenting defense spending figures showing increased contributions from European allies and Canada. Rutte highlights what he calls the "Trump Trillion," arguing NATO members have significantly expanded military budgets since Trump first took office. The meeting comes amid growing disagreements over alliance support, global conflicts, and U.S. commitments in Europe. Trump has questioned NATO's role and criticized allies over defense responsibilities, while Rutte works to maintain unity ahead of a major NATO summit. Watch th…
(2026-06-25). Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over US war against Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks at a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair in celebration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, June 24, 2026.— ReutersRepublicans call late-night vote to defeat war powers measure.Trump…
(2026-06-25). Did Trump predict Starmer's exit? POTUS claims 'I called it' days before UK PM resigned. hindustantimes.com President Donald Trump claims he predicted Keir Starmer's political exit days before it happened, saying his warnings about immigration, energy, and crime were ignored. Trump also criticized Britain's energy policies, arguing that the North Sea oil reserves could transform the UK economy. During remarks about a possible new British leader, Trump questioned whether future relations would change under a more liberal administration. The comments have sparked debate over U.S.-UK ties, leadership changes, and the role of foreign influence in domestic politics. Watch the full breakdown of Trump's latest statements and…