Deaths Uncovered in Laredo Show the Ongoing Toll of Border Militarization “The people we’re finding now dying on the U.S. side of the border are the people who could not wait.” Texas Observer · Jun 23
Jon Stewart on Trump and Middle East: ‘Iran is a circumcision away from becoming Israel’ The late-night host discussed the US peace deal with Iran, JD Vance’s snub and the ‘Mountain Dew green’ reflecting pool The Guardian - US · Jun 23
Fewer people are naming their baby Donald than at any point in US history, report says The popularity of the name Donald has been falling for nearly a century, but has hit a new low during Trump’s second term The Independent UK · Jun 23
Trump Threatens New Lawsuit Against ABC News Over Reflecting Pool Coverage President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration is preparing to sue ABC News over its reporting on vandalism at the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., accusing the network of omitting key details about previous renovation efforts under former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Latin Times · Jun 23
‘Geldof started flicking Vs at Farage’: the story of the Brexit campaign, told by those with a front-row seat How five months in 2016 that encompassed Boris Johnson siding with Vote Leave, Jo Cox’s murder and David Cameron’s resignation shaped the UK’s future The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Trump threatens to sue ABC News over Reflecting Pool renovations coverage: ‘I like their money’ The president has also accused vandals of destroying parts of the pool The Independent UK · Jun 23
JD Vance's attempt at Iran clean-up MAGA media is attacking the administration's deal with Iran — and the vice president is the primary target Salon · Jun 22
Trump tore up Obama's Iran deal. His own version now faces the Hormuz & Lebanon test US President Donald Trump spent years attacking Barack Obama’s Iran nuclear deal. He called it weak, dangerous and one of the worst agreements America had ever signed. The Times of India · Jun 22
Algae blooms, paint peels, and Trump claims the reflecting pool was vandalized. Now US Park police have arrested a three-time Olympian "I didn’t destroy or break or peel anything.” We Got This Covered · Jun 22
Barack Obama’s gripping new show: best podcasts of the week The 44th president’s latest podcast is a slick, excellently researched look at the post-slavery period in the US. Plus, a troubling foray into the world of swinging The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
Barack and Michelle Obama’s Kalorama Living Room Reveals the Design Secret to Elevating Simple Neutrals with Rich Accent Colors The former First Lady’s sophisticated seating area offers inspiration for mastering the quiet luxury look using timeless earthy hues Homes & Gardens · Jun 22
At least seven people killed in Chicago shootings as Trump renews military call Mayor says ‘violence has no place in our city’ as president criticizes governor for not accepting national guard troops The Guardian - US · Jun 21
Peace with Iran is all about Lebanon now The ceasefire that was reportedly just agreed between the United States and Iran reflects US President Donald Trump's desperation to escape the quagmire that he created. Gone is the muddled array of objectives he touted in the war's early days. Bangkok Post · Jun 21
Trump faces fresh bipartisan criticism on Iran deal as Vance hails peace talks Objections come as Trump threatens to renew attacks on Iran if it doesn’t rein in its proxy in Lebanon The Guardian - US · Jun 21
Salon · Jun 21 Obama Center opens on high note of hope The Obamas urged Americans to embrace citizenship, community engagement, public service at Chicago campus opening
The Economic Times · Jun 21 Best Proverb of the Day: “Behind a great man there is always...” — A powerful look at support, partnership, and hidden strength in the lives of Mahatma Gandhi and Barack Obama Proverb of the day: A timeless proverb, 'Behind a great man there is always a great woman,' underscores the vital, often unseen, support and sacrifices women provide, enabling men's success. This isn't about diminishing individual achievement but recognizing the profound influence of partnership, emotional strength, and quiet encouragement in shaping…
France 24 · Jun 21 The week in pictures: World Cup celebrations, Obama's legacy and wild swimming in Paris Football fans around the globe tune into the World Cup, the Obama's celebrate a presidential legacy in Chicago, Parisians find a new way to escape soaring temperatures and the Knicks celebrate their NBA championship victory in New York. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.
The Guardian - US · Jun 21 Condemned to plutocracy? The relentless rise of US inequality Elon Musk is a beneficiary of America’s lopsided prosperity – does the country have any appetite for redistribution?
The Economic Times · Jun 20 Powerful Father's Day message by Barack Obama: "What makes you a man is not the ability to make a child, it's the courage to raise one." Father's day quote: Barack Obama’s Father’s Day message powerfully asserts that real fatherhood is not just about blood relations, but about the courage and commitment to nurture a child's growth. He highlights the need for fathers to be present emotionally, share values through actions, and provide support beyond financial means.…
The Guardian - US · Jun 20 ‘No better way to end’: Ollie Devoto on retirement, MLR title hopes and why US hasn’t nailed rugby yet The England center will finish a decorated career on Sunday as his Chicago Hounds face the California Legion seeking their first Major League Rugby crown
The Guardian - AU · Jun 20 Trump news at a glance: Israel-Hezbollah clashes ground Vance trip; Qatar jet is new Air Force One US-Iran meeting in Switzerland cancelled because of Lebanon fighting; Trump unveils new Air Force One – key US politics stories from Friday 19 June at a glance
The Times of India · Jun 20 Republican loyalists too starting to revolt over peace deal with Iran The TOI correspondent from Washington : Under fire over what critics are calling a sellout deal with Iran, a harried President Trump Friday rejected the notion that he had folded before Tehran and would hand it a financial windfall, asserting, “We didn’t meet out of desperation, Iran did. They are…
We Got This Covered · Jun 20 ‘First time I’ve felt bad for Barack’: Michelle Obama labelled ‘selfish’ as she confesses her priority in life Michelle’s comment was made during a quick-fire round in a larger interview.
International Business Times UK · Jun 19 'It's Ugly, It's Over Budget': Lara Trump Hits Out at Obama Center on Its Opening Day Lara Trump criticised the Obama Presidential Center's cost and design during its opening, sparking political debate over taxpayer funding and contrasting it with Donald Trump's planned library.