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Rising: June 20, 2025
Trump says he'll decide whether to attack Iran within 2 weeks | RISING Amber Duke and Bofta Yimam discuss President Trump announcing that he will make his decision whether or not to join the strikes on Iran within the next two weeks. #Israel #Iran #Trump Trump allowed to keep control of California National Guard: Appeals Court | RISING Amber Duke and Bofta Yimam discuss the ongoing beef between President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over the deployment of Nation Guard in Los Angles. #LAProtests #Newsom #Trump Trump blasts Fox News over immigration poll | RISING Amber Duke and Bofta Yimam discuss President Trump lashing out at Fox News over their new immigration polls. #ImmigrationCrackdown #Trump #FoxNews Report: DNC leader blasted by members; Rahm Emmanuel says committee is floundering | RISING Amber Duke and Bofta Yimam discuss the chaos and infighting within the DNC under its new chair Ken Martin. #Dems #DNC #KenMartin Zohran Mamdani faces backlash for 'intifada' comment, holds back tears during presser | RISING Amber Duke and Bofta Yimam discuss the criticism New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing over not denouncing the phrase 'globalize the intifada.' #Mamdani #NYC #MayoralRace Jasmine Crockett says people supporting Trump's moves are 'sick' | RISING Amber Duke and Bofta Yimam discuss a new data suggesting that conservatives are happier than liberals. #HappinessSurvey #Conservatives #Liberals Charlie Kirk tells teenager to attend college just to find a husband | RISING Amber Duke and Bofta Yimam discuss Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk advising a 14-year-old girl to treat college as merely an opportunity to obtain an 'MRS degree,' #CharlieKirk #MRSDegree #WomanRights Trump's TikTok ban extension slammed by Republicans | RISING Amber Duke and Bofta Yemam discuss President Trump facing backlash from Conservatives for extending TikTok ban for another 90 days. #TikTok #Trump #MAGA
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Vance travels to Los Angeles to meet Marines, visit federal command center
Vice President Vance is set to travel to Los Angeles on Friday, a day after a federal appeals ruled President Trump could retain control of the California National Guard in response to the protests over his immigration raids. Vance 'will tour a multi-agency Federal Joint Operations Center, a Federal Mobile Command Center, meet with leadership and Marines, and deliver brief remarks,' according to his office. The vice president's office did not provide further details about the visit. Around 200 Marines armed with rifles, riot control equipment and gas masks have been deployed to the streets of Los Angeles and more than 2,000 California National Guard troops are also on the ground. Trump on Friday morning touted the 'big win' in the courts and bashed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), whom he has been sparring with since he first called in the National Guard to Los Angeles. 'The Judges obviously realized that Gavin Newscum is incompetent and ill prepared, but this is much bigger than Gavin, because all over the United States, if our Cities, and our people, need protection, we are the ones to give it to them should State and Local Police be unable, for whatever reason, to get the job done,' Trump said. Newsom argued Trump's decision to federalize soldiers without consulting him was illegal and asked the courts for an emergency order to block the move. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, a Clinton appointee, initially ruled in California's favor, but the emergency injunction was overturned by the Ninth Circuit on June 13. The three-judge panel then unanimously extended its pause in an unsigned, 38-page decision released Thursday night. Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D), as well as other Democrats, have bashed the president for using the National Guard and Marines to quell the protests and argued last week that the federal enforcement stoked chaos on the ground.
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Live updates: Trump lauds appeals court ‘win' over Newsom in California National Guard case
President Trump celebrated an appeals court ruling that affirmed his control over the California National Guard, which he ordered deployed amid unrest in Los Angeles. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) had sued over the action. 'BIG WIN in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on the President's core power to call in the National Guard!' Trump wrote on Truth Social. 'This is a Great Decision for our Country, and we will continue to protect and defend Law abiding Americans.' The three-judge Ninth Circuit panel unanimously ruled the Trump administration had presented enough evidence to show it had a defensible rationale for doing so and that Newsom had no power to veto the president's order. Newsom, in a post on X, said, 'The fight doesn't end here.' Trump, meanwhile, is weighing his options on the U.S. role in Israel's battle against Iran. He'll meet with his national security team daily this weekend amid the two-week decision window he laid out on Thursday. As the Senate tries to get Trump's major policy legislation passed, it was hit with a parliamentarian ruling on Friday morning, saying some parts of the 'big, beautiful bill' run afoul of the Byrd Rule and must be taken out of the package to allow it to pass with a simple majority vote. Also Friday, the Supreme Court will issue opinions at 10 a.m. Friday, as it winds down its term. Get up-to-date: Follow along here for the latest on these stories and more.
Iraqi News
4 hours ago
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US appeals court allows Trump control of National Guard in LA
San Francisco – A US appeals court on Thursday ruled that President Donald Trump could continue control of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, over the objections of California Governor Gavin Newsom. Trump ordered the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines into Los Angeles this month in response to protests over federal immigration sweeps — a move opposed by city leaders and Newsom. Trump was within his rights when he ordered 4,000 members of the National Guard into service for 60 days to 'protect federal personnel performing federal functions and to protect federal property,' the three-judge panel wrote in their 38-page unanimous ruling. 'Affording appropriate deference to the President's determination, we conclude that he likely acted within his authority in federalizing the National Guard,' they said The president celebrated the decision in a post on Truth Social Thursday night, calling it a 'BIG WIN.' 'All over the United States, if our Cities, and our people, need protection, we are the ones to give it to them should State and Local Police be unable, for whatever reason, to get the job done,' Trump wrote. – 'Not a king' – The state of California had argued that Trump's order was illegal because it did not follow the procedure of being issued through the governor. The judges said Trump's 'failure to issue the federalization order directly 'through' the Governor of California does not limit his otherwise lawful authority to call up the National Guard.' But they said the panel disagreed with the defendants' primary argument that the president's decision to federalize members of the California National Guard 'is completely insulated from judicial review.' Governor Newsom responded to the decision saying Trump 'is not a king and not above the law.' 'Tonight, the court rightly rejected Trump's claim that he can do whatever he wants with the National Guard and not have to explain himself to a court,' he posted on X. 'We will not let this authoritarian use of military soldiers against citizens go unchecked.' California is not without options. The state could request the case to be reheard or it could petition the Supreme Court for intervention. – Immigration tensions – The ruling comes against a backdrop of heightened tensions in Los Angeles, which has become ground zero of Trump's immigration crackdown across the United States. The city has seen scattered violence but mostly peaceful protests in recent weeks, ignited by an escalation in federal immigration sweeps that have targeted migrant workers in garment factories, car washes and other workplaces. Local media reported further raids across the city on Thursday targeting Home Depot stores, a home improvement retailer where day laborers often gather in parking lots seeking work. The protests, though largely peaceful, saw sporadic and spectacular violence. Damage included vandalism, looting, clashes with law enforcement and several torched driverless taxis. Last week, a lower court judge had ordered Trump to return control of the California National Guard to Newsom, saying the president's decision to deploy them to protest-hit Los Angeles was 'illegal.' Trump, who has repeatedly exaggerated the scale of the unrest, also sent 700 US Marines to Los Angeles despite the objections of local officials, claiming that they had lost control of the 'burning' city. It was the first time since 1965 that a US president deployed the National Guard over the wishes of a state governor. Trump appointed two of the judges on the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit panel, and former president Joe Biden appointed the third, the New York Times reported Thursday.
NBC News
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Trump weighs Iran action and appeals court rules on California National Guard: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump said he would decide whether the U.S. should take action in Iran within two weeks. An appeals court ruled the deployment of California National Guard troops was within the president's rights. And the parents who were jailed in their 7-year-old son's traffic death speak out from jail. Here's what to know today. Trump weighs potential action in Iran with small circle of advisers President Donald Trump will decide within two weeks whether the U.S. should get involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran, the White House said yesterday. This is "based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future," he said in a message read to reporters in the White House by press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Meanwhile, Iran's foreign minister is set to hold talks in Geneva today with his counterparts from the U.K., France and Germany. Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, won't be in attendance. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. As he weighs what to do, Trump is increasingly relying on a small group of advisers for critical input, according to two defense officials and a senior administration official. While the president routinely asks a broader group of people what they think he should do, including officials in his own administration as well as foreign leaders and contacts outside the government, Trump tends to make many decisions with just a handful of people. That includes Vice President JD Vance, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump also leans on Witkoff when he weighs decisions that fall under his portfolio, an official said. But the president has sidelined National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard and has not been routinely turning to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to two defense officials and a senior administration official. A Defense Department spokesperson denied the assertion about Hegseth. More coverage of the Israel-Iran conflict: Israel's Air Force and Navy have successfully intercepted hundreds of missiles launched toward the country, military officials say. And key buildings at an Iranian heavy water reactor were damaged, a U.N. nuclear watchdog said. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. Entire neighborhoods in Tehran are emptying out amid the barrage of missiles, and residents who remain in Iran's capital are mostly staying indoors. Appeals court backs California National Guard deployment An appeals court ruled that Trump is within his rights to deploy the California National Guard amid immigration protests in Los Angeles, allowing the president to keep control of the troops. The ruling last night from a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined the federal government made a required 'strong showing' in arguing it would prevail against California's challenge to the legality of the deployment of troops usually under the governor's control. However, the court said it disagreed with the administration's stance that the federalization of National Guard Troops is 'completely insulated from judicial review.' Read the full story here. Earlier Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers said it blocked federal immigration agents from entering their stadium after agents 'requested permission to access the parking lots.' ICE responded to the Dodgers on social media, saying, 'False. We were never there.' But a source familiar with Dodgers operations said that after the agents were denied entry E, they processed multiple detainees just outside the ballpark. Meanwhile, demonstrators outside the stadium's gates, including a Los Angeles City Council member, held signs and chanted 'ICE out of L.A.' More immigration news: 'Border czar' Tom Homan said the Trump administration will keep conducting immigration raids at worksites, including farms and hotels, but that criminals will be prioritized. A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from forcing 20 Democratic-led states to cooperate with immigration enforcement in order to receive billions of dollars in transportation funding. Latino Trump voters who participated in focus groups observed by NBC News said they approve of Trump's handling of illegal immigration, and most approved of his actions broadly as president. But a small divide is emerging among these voters over how deportations are being carried out. Surgeon's UnitedHealthcare clash shows insurer's hardball tactics When Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealthcare experienced a massive hack in February 2024, the subsidiary shuttered its systems and halted all reimbursements owed to hospitals and doctors. To help medical providers stay afloat, Optum, another UnitedHealth subsidiary that includes a bank, began offering 'temporary' no-interest loans. Pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Catherine Mazzola was among those tapping into the program and her practice in New Jersey received $535,000, documents show. Mazzola's practice began repaying the loans, but in January of this year, Optum demanded that it repay the money in full and within five business days. Mazzola pleaded for more time, but by mid-February, she stopped receiving reimbursements. Months later, she learned UnitedHealthcare had drawn up reimbursement checks payable to her practice and then deposited those checks into its own bank account, records shared with NBC News show. Her case sheds light on something few patients know about: the behind-the-scenes battles doctors say they must wage with insurers over reimbursements and the increasingly aggressive tactics taken by huge payers like UnitedHealthcare. Mazzola, as well as other doctors who spoke to senior financial reporter Gretchen Morgenson, said they were never reimbursed for many claims, and some say they are out millions as a result. On top of that, patients were hurt by the hack, too. Read the full story here. Singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to a charge in connection with an alleged 2023 London nightclub attack and will face trial later this year. Brown appeared in person at London's Southwark Crown to enter a not guilty plea to one count of attempting to cause "grievous bodily harm" in connection with a February 2023 altercation, where he allegedly attacked a music producer with a bottle. Brown is also charged with one count of assault and one count of possessing an offensive weapon and will enter pleas on those charges at a later hearing. Omololu Akinlolu, an American rapper who performs under the name 'Hoody Baby,' also pleaded not guilty to the same charge of attempting to cause 'grievous bodily harm.' Akinlolu and Brown are both accused of attacking music producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in London's upmarket Mayfair district. Brown, 36, faces a possible prison sentence of between two and 16 years if he is convicted. Read the full story here. Read All About It Trump extended a potential TikTok ban by another 90 days, until Sept. 17, to give parent company ByteDance more time to find an American owner. The NBA Finals are going to Game 7 for the first time since 2016 after the Indiana Pacers staved off elimination and won 108-91 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A 9-year-old Florida girl who is recovering from surgery after a shark nearly bit her hand off recalled the attack: 'I didn't see anything. … something hard bit me.' Some ready-to-eat fettuccine Alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger were voluntarily recalled after a listeria outbreak linked to three deaths and 17 illnesses. Earlier this month, NBC BLK reporter Curtis Bunn wrote about a child whose parents were arrested after he accidentally stepped out into traffic and was fatally struck by a car. Curtis's initial reporting raised more questions, so we knew we needed to find out more. After Curtis made contact with the family, he headed to North Carolina to spend time with people who were both grieving the loss of a bright 7-year-old family member and advocating for the child's parents, who are in jail and face multiple charges in his death. (The unnamed 76-year-old woman who hit the child has not been charged.) In addition to the faithful grandparents, aunties and friends who are stepping up to care for the couple's remaining six children, Curtis spoke with the two parents trying to be strong for their family from behind bars. — Michelle Garcia, NBC BLK editorial director NBC Select: Online Shopping, Simplified Talking Shop is an NBC Select series where we talk to interesting people about their most interesting buys. We recently spoke with prima ballerina Tiler Peck about her favorite facial cleanser, protein bars, hairspray and much more. Plus, the NBC Select team asked dermatologists about the best UPF clothing, which adds a layer of defense against UV rays, for the whole family. here.
