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Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
8 wild Donald Trump moments as JD Vance takes surprise trip to protest-hit city
Meanwhile, Donald Trump says he'll do pretty much everything in two weeks, he shut down an LGBTQ+ specific suicide hotline and he went on a Juneteenth journey Close watchers of Donald Trump will have noticed a little thing he does, often when he's under a lot of media scrutiny. He will make a big announcement on the subject, saying he'll make a decision on it in two weeks. It's almost always two weeks, unless it's tariffs or the TikTok ban, in which case it's 90 days. And it's a pretty decent strategy. It takes the heat out of the issue, makes the media feeding frenzy calm down, and gives him a chance to talk about the things he wants to talk about. The things that his supporters like to see him talking about, like immigration or flagpoles or eggs. He does it so often, someone's already done a supercut of him doing it that lasts several minutes. Anyway, with that in mind, let's have a look at everything that's gone on in Trump 1. Trump is going to decide what to do about Iran in two weeks With pressure mounting on Trump to make a decision on whether to get involved with Israel's bombardment of Iran, Karoline Leavitt last night came to the press briefing with a message direct from the President. He said, she told reporters: "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, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks." 2. JD goes to Hollywood The White House has announced Vice President JD Vance will today visit Los Angeles, to "tour a multi-agency Federal Joint Operations Centre", a "Federal Mobile Command Centre" - and meet with the Marines who are definitely there legally. It would be churlish to suggest this is a pretty good way to divert attention away from Trump dilly dallying on Iran, and back towards the protests and ICE raids, where he thinks he's winning the argument. So I'll just wish JD safe travels and leave it at that. 3. Trump ordered a LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline shut down The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Life line will stop providing tailored support options for young LGBTQ+ people on July 17. The decision preempts the Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal to cut funding for 988's LGBTQ+ youth and young adult services, and is raising alarm bells among LGBTQ+ advocates. Federal data shows the LGBTQ+ youth program has served nearly 1.3 million callers since it started in September 2022. The services were accessible under the "Press 3" option on the phone or by replying "PRIDE" via text. The decision was was made to "no longer silo" the services and "to focus on serving all help seekers, including those previously served through the Press 3 option," the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said in a statement. 4. He gloated at a court backing him on deploying the National Guard An appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to keep control of National Guard troops he deployed to Los Angeles following protests over immigration raids while California's legal challenge continues. The court case could have wider implications as the president vows to expand deployments within the United States while prioritising deportations from other Democratic-run cities. Gavin Newsom, the governor of California said: "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. "The President is not a king and is not above the law. We will press forward with our challenge to President Trump's authoritarian use of U.S. military soldiers against citizens." But Trump declared victory, gloating on Truth Social: "BIG WIN in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on the President's core power to call in the National Guard! 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. This is a Great Decision for our Country, and we will continue to protect and defend Law abiding Americans. Congratulations to the Ninth Circuit, America is proud of you tonight!" 5. Trump has gone on a Juneteenth journey For UK readers who may not know, Juneteenth - June 19th - is a federal holiday marking the day in 1865 when General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, one of the last bastions of Confederate slavery and announced that enslaved people in the state were free. It's been celebrated for more than 150 years, but was only made a federal holiday by Joe Biden in 2021. There are 11 federal days off a year in the US, which sounds like a lot - we have just 8 bank holidays in the UK. But most American workers get far fewer annual leave days. Anyway, Trump yesterday chose this one out of the eleven - the one that is among the most pertinent to the African American community - to have a moan that there were too many non-working holidays. Karoline Leavitt confirmed, too, that he and the White House had no plans to mark the holiday or make a proclamation. Days of celebration the White House has marked with proclamations in Trump's second term have included Father's Day, the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, National Ocean Month, National Maritime Day, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Mother's Day, and World Intellectual Property Day. But Trump's ambivalence to celebrating Americans no longer being owned by other people has been on something of a journey. When he scheduled a MAGA rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 19th 2020, Trump tweeted saying he was going to cancel it. He wrote: "Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday, and in observance of this important occasion and all that it represents I have therefore decided to move our rally to Saturday June 20 in order to honour their requests." 6. Did ICE visit the Dodgers? There's some confusion over whether ICE tried to raid the LA Dodgers baseball stadium. The team tweeted: "This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organisation." But the department of Homeland Security tweeted to say the vehicles were from the Customs and Border Patrol service, and were "in the stadium parking lot very briefly, unrelated to any operation or enforcement." The local ICE brigade later tweeted, a little more punchily: "False. We were never there." 7. Trump posted a meme with three (3) different QAnon catchphrases The President's official account, on the President's own social network, posted an image of him with three different slogans on it - all of them connected to wild conspiracy theory QAnon. The main slogan - "I was the hunted, now I'm the hunter" - was used in various forms by "Q" in posts during July 2019. The other two - "Nothing can stop what is coming" and "Trust the plan" are long running slogans used by the deeply weird movement. Since launching Truth Social in 2022, Trump has shared more than 130 posts from QAnon-adjacent accounts, including images of him wearing a Q lapel pin, and using the slogan "Where We Go One, We Go All". We *think* it's the first time he's done three in one post. Get Donald Trump updates straight to your WhatsApp! As tension between the White House and Europe heats up, the Mirror has launched its very own US Politics WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news from across the pond. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 8. We should probably talk about how Trump talks about the chair of the Fed The chair of the Federal Reserve is an independent role, a bit like the chairman of the Bank of England. The Fed, as it's known, sets monetary policy and interest rates on its own, without interference or influence from the White House or Congress. That's been the law since 1977. Historically, presidents have shown a fair amount of deference to the Fed, and respected its independence. Fed chairs are nominated by the President and confirmed by Congress - but can't legally be fired by the President before the end of their four-year term. The current chair, Jerome Powell, is in his second term, and was originally nominated in 2017 by Donald Trump. But it seems Trump has cooled on his pick, somewhat. Might have something to do with Powell being re-nominated for that second term by his nemesis, Joe Biden. In any case, Trump is stuck with him until next May, and almost every time he's in front of a camera or a computer with an internet connection, he fumes about it. Here's what he had to say yesterday: ""Too Late" Jerome Powell is costing our Country Hundreds of Billions of Dollars. He is truly one of the dumbest, and most destructive, people in Government, and the Fed Board is complicit. Europe has had 10 cuts, we have had none. We should be 2.5 Points lower, and save $BILLIONS on all of Biden's Short Term Debt. We have LOW inflation! TOO LATE's an American Disgrace!" It's worth pointing out that this kind of rhetoric from a President is not normal, and some fear it could spark uncertainty in the markets - something Trump has done quite often since returning to office - and be directly detrimental to the economy.
Global News
a day ago
- Health
- Global News
U.S suicide prevention hotline cutting service for 2SLGBTQ+ youth
The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on July 17, according to a statement on a federal agency's website. The decision preempts the Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal to cut funding for 988's LGBTQ+ youth and young adult services, and is raising alarm bells among LGBTQ+ advocates. Federal data shows the LGBTQ+ youth program has served nearly 1.3 million callers since it started in September 2022. The services were accessible under the 'Press 3' option on the phone or by replying 'PRIDE' via text. Story continues below advertisement The decision was was made to 'no longer silo' the services and 'to focus on serving all help seekers, including those previously served through the Press 3 option,' the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) said in a statement dated Tuesday on its website. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy News of the LGBTQ+ service shutting down comes as the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Wednesday. The Trevor Project said it received official notice Tuesday that the program was ending. The nonprofit is one of seven centres that provides 988 crisis support services for LGBTQ+ people, and serves nearly half of the people who contact the lifeline. 'Suicide prevention is about people, not politics,' Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black said in a statement Wednesday. 'The administration's decision to remove a bipartisan, evidence-based service that has effectively supported a high-risk group of young people through their darkest moments is incomprehensible.' In its statement on the 988 decision, SAMHSA referred to the 'LGB+ youth services.' Black called the omission of the 'T' representing transgender people 'callous.' 'Transgender people can never, and will never, be erased,' he said. The Trevor Project will continue to run its 24/7 mental health support services, as will other organizations, and leaders of 988 say the hotline will serve anyone who calls with compassion. Story continues below advertisement The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there were 49,300 suicides in 2023 — about the highest level in the nation's history, based on preliminary data. Studies have shown that LGBTQ+ youth are at higher risk of suicide, including a 2024 analysis by the CDC that found 26 per cent of transgender and gender-questioning students attempted suicide in the past year. That's compared with 5 per cent of cisgender male and 11 per cent of cisgender female students. Young transgender people flooded crisis hotlines with calls after President Donald Trump was re-elected. Trump made anti-transgender themes central to his campaign and has since rolled back many civil rights protections and access to gender-affirming care. Trump signed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 into law in October 2020. The specific 988 subprogram for LGBTQ+ youth cost $33 million in fiscal year 2024, according to SAMHSA, and as of June 2025, more than $33 million has been spent on the services. The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal called for keeping 988's total budget at $520 million, even while eliminating the LGBTQ+ services. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to wrap SAMHSA and other agencies into a new HHS office called the Administration for a Healthy America, where it would coexist with employees from other agencies responsible for chemical exposures and work-related injuries.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Pubs will open late if Lionesses reach Euros semi-finals in huge win for fans
Closing time will be extended into the early hours EXTRA TIME Pubs will open late if Lionesses reach Euros semi-finals in huge win for fans Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PUBS have been granted extra time to stay open if the Lionesses reach this year's Euros semi-finals. MPs have agreed to allow bars to sell alcohol until 1am if either England or Wales play in the European Championship semi-finals or finals next month. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Pubs will be able to sell alcohol until 1am if either England or Wales play in the semi-finals Credit: Getty 5 The Lionesses were hailed as 'inspirational' when they won the same tournament in 2022 Credit: Reuters 5 MPs have agreed to the temporary hours, which are extended from the usual 11pm time Credit: Getty Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson said venues "stand to benefit" from the later closing time, which is extended from the usual 11pm cut-off. Tory MP Andrew Snowden joked that his father might "disown" him, had his party not backed the Government's proposal. The Lionesses were hailed as "inspirational" when they won the same tournament in 2022, beating fierce rivals Germany 2-1 in front of a sold-out Wembley Stadium. Substitute Chloe Kelly fired the Lionesses to glory — and tore off her shirt to celebrate as the nation erupted in joy. Read more in Women's Football PRIDE OF THE BBC BBC announce Euro 2025 team with Scott & Logan alongside Lionesses legends The 24-year-old striker's wild celebration of her historic strike will live in the memory. Manchester City star Chloe wheeled away toward the touchline in her white sports bra as she helped bring football home - 56 years after the men's 1966 World Cup triumph. But pubs have been warned that they will have to stick to their ordinary timings if neither team manages to reach the final stages of the "prestigious tournament". The semi-finals are set to take place on July 22 and 23, with the final on July 27. Speaking in the Commons today, Dame Diana said: "[Pubs] stand to benefit from this modest extension which would allow them to accommodate increased demand during these high-profile fixtures. "If neither England nor Wales reach the semi-finals, the proposed extension will not apply on July 22 or 23. "Similarly, if one or both teams reach the semi-finals but do not progress to the final, normal licensing hours will apply on July 27. "I have to say, from my limited following of football, it seems like the women's teams have a reputation for doing far better than our male teams. England Lionesses announce squad for Euro 2025 after THREE withdrawals "I fully accept that the hospitality sector has had a difficult time over the last few years and this is a helpful measure. "It is right to acknowledge as well that police representatives have expressed some concerns regarding the potential for increased crime and disorder. "Now, whilst operational decisions on deployment and resourcing are a matter for individual forces, I am confident that appropriate measures will be taken to mitigate any risks, as has happened in similar cases. "Notably, there have been no significant incidents of large-scale disorder linked to previous licensing extensions, which I think is testament to the professionalism of our police service, to whom we owe our thanks." Mr Snowden, the MP for Fylde, said the Conservatives were "delighted" to support the temporary changes. He added: "I don't think I would have much choice on this matter, as if I ever stood at this dispatch box and opposed more time in the pub to watch football, my dad would probably disown me. "We are the defending champions of the Women's Uefa cup after England's magnificent performance at the 2022 tournament hosted here in the UK at Wembley. "The final saw a 2-1 victory, and of course in football, it was made all the sweeter by beating the Germans. "So this is a fantastic time to support your local as well as your national." England and Wales face each other on July 13, with both nations in Group D alongside France and the Netherlands. The Lionesses will face France on July 5 when Wales play the Netherlands. On July 9, England will play the Netherlands while Wales face France. 5 Tory MP Andrew Snowden said his party was 'delighted' to support the temporary changes Credit: Getty
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Prasarana Champions Sustainable City Living Through TOD
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- As urban mobility becomes increasingly unsustainable amid growing populations and emissions, Prasarana Malaysia Bhd is rising to the challenge by focusing on transit-oriented development (TOD) — a model that clusters residential, commercial, and civic spaces within walking distance of public transport hubs. Prasarana, the country's largest public transport operator, said TOD promotes high-density, walkable neighbourhoods with reduced car dependency, a vision it is driving through its subsidiary Prasarana Integrated Development Sdn Bhd (PRIDE), which focuses on delivering TOD projects. 'These are live developments reshaping the Klang Valley. Among them is Perla Ara Damansara, a mixed-use development adjacent to the light rail transit (LRT) station, blending affordable and mid-range residential units with retail, office suites, and a hotel. 'Another flagship is The Riveria City in Brickfields, near the Kuala Lumpur city centre, a mixed-use development built within the Monorail Depot and fully integrated with pedestrian flows and surrounding businesses,' it said in a statement. Prasarana said each TOD site is shaped by principles of inclusivity, mobility, and environmental resilience, including walkability and access to essential services, with the aim of transforming transit stations into vibrant anchors of urban life that support homes, jobs, and retail activity within a unified ecosystem. Through TOD, the company is also unlocking new value by leveraging station land, air rights, and commercial assets. 'Over the next five years, PRIDE aims to grow its commercial revenue through leasing, advertising, and joint development, diversifying income streams while contributing to broader goals of urban regeneration. 'Malaysia is not starting from scratch. It draws on global best practices, especially from Japan, where railway operators like JR East and JR West have long integrated transport with property, commerce, and services,' it added. According to Prasarana, Malaysia is adapting this approach to its own urban context, aligning TOD with national priorities such as the National Transport Policy, the 12th Malaysia Plan, and broader sustainability frameworks.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Amber Ruffin on her first Pride since coming out as queer: 'I'm all in'
Amber Ruffin on her first Pride since coming out as queer: 'I'm all in' Show Caption Hide Caption Pride flag raised in DC in honor of Pride month Officials, organizers and supporters gathered in front of the John A. Wilson building in Washington D.C. as the Pride flag was raised. Amber Ruffin didn't quite realize she had to come out as a queer woman, initially. "I didn't think people really needed to come out anymore," the comedian and writer, 46, says. But there was a point where she felt like she wanted to openly declare herself and join the queer community. "I certainly didn't want anyone I dated to feel like I was hiding them. And that was the main point. But also I realized I was having privileges that straight people have and I did not want that." Ruffin, best known for her work on NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and her eponymous Peacock talk show, posted on Instagram at the end of Pride Month in 2024: "I'm using the last day of PRIDE to come out! Be proud of who you are, little babies! I know I am!" Nearly a year later Ruffin is just as joyful and happy as she was in the photo in the post, smiling widely and wearing a shirt emblazoned with "QUEER" across the front. "Coming out was so easy," Ruffin told USA TODAY in a recent phone interview. "Coming out was so nothing. I don't know anyone who cares. I really don't. So I'm just a lucky little bug." Ruffin spoke to USA TODAY about her Pride plans now that she's out, living through President Donald Trump's second term as a comedian and queer person and losing her gig hosting the White House Correspondents Dinner. "I've got a lot of Prides to make up for, so this one I'm all in." Question: What led to your choice to come out on the last day of Pride in 2024? Answer: Last year I came out because I had gotten a divorce the year before and was kind of like, 'I'll never date another man.' I feel like gay or straight, every woman has thought that. But then I realized what that meant. And do you know how like sometimes people are passing for white and then white people say wild (stuff) around them? I was like, I can't let that happen to me around being queer. I don't want it. So what are your plans for this year's Pride? Every time anything has a rainbow on it, I want to be under that mug. ... This whole month of June I am not going to sleep. I can't stress enough how excited I am about this part, and I'm not going to be cool about it either. I'm talking rainbow suspenders and glitter on my face. I'm in. I'm all the way in. Many people in the LGBTQ+ community are distressed and worried these days based on the policy changes and goals of the Trump administration. How are you feeling and how do you talk to people in the community about the deluge of news? I try not to talk to anyone about it, because I realize I'm a little bit like Chicken Little when it comes to it all. I will start reasonable and then in a couple of sentences I'll be like "that's why we all have to move!" I try to just listen and interject positivity where I (can), knowing that everything might get even worse than this. You were asked to host the White House Correspondents Dinner this year, which is traditionally hosted by a politically-minded comedian such as your colleague Seth Meyers (hosted in 2011). But in March the organization said they would no longer feature a comedic performance at all after criticism of you by a member of the Trump administration. How did you feel when that all went down? When I lost the Correspondents Dinner, I felt like, "well, that's fine." Because I had done so many anti-Trump things that I was like, "well, this is probably for the best." If (the White House Correspondents Association) didn't want me to be running around talking trash about Trump, then there wasn't anything I could have done for (them). More details: White House Correspondents' Dinner cancels plans to feature comedian Amber Ruffin People in the queer community often discuss how Pride is both a celebration and has its roots in protest. Is that something you're balancing this year? Yes. And I think the trans community is extremely good at celebrating and protesting simultaneously because their existence is a protest. So it's so natural, because they literally walk in protest all day, everyday. It's part of how they exist. So it is a beautiful time to use Pride Month to get grounded and to help (transgender people). ... I've never really had privilege before, so I'm like, we use this. Let me use this milligram I have of privilege. I'm glad to do it.
