Saturday June 21, 2025
Politics
Rhode Island House Approves Ban on Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

Rhode Island’s Democratic-controlled state House on Friday approved legislation that would ban the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles commonly referred to as assault weapons.

Tulsi Gabbard Questions Media’s Accuracy Following Trump’s Criticism Over Iran Testimony

Tulsi Gabbard accused the media of distorting her congressional testimony after Trump said she was "wrong" about Iran.

India Calls for Peace Amid Rising Tensions, Shashi Tharoor Warns of Decisive Response to Cross-Border Attacks

India seeks peace, senior MP Shashi Tharoor tells Newsweek. But he warns it will respond decisively to Pakistan's cross-border attacks.

Israel's Defense Minister Confirms Killing of Veteran IRGC Commander in Qom Strike

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz says a strike killed a veteran commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' overseas arm. Katz says the strike took place in an apartment in Iran's Qom.

European Officials Urge Iran to Curb Nuclear Program Amid Tensions; Trump Calls Meeting Unhelpful

European officials urged Iran to restrict its nuclear program to prevent the U.S. from joining Israel's attacks. President Donald Trump called the meeting unhelpful.

San Diego Neighborhood Stunned as ICE Vehicles Arrive While Home Nursing Cold

Adam Greenfield was home nursing a cold when his girlfriend raced in to tell him Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles were pulling up in their San Diego neighborhood.

VA Clarifies That President Trump Did Not Issue Rule Allowing Doctors to Refuse Treatment to Democrats

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs changed the wording in its bylaws to comply with recent legislation.

Former Congressman and Radio Personality Farenthold Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Farenthold, a local radio personality, served in Congress from 2011 to 2018. He resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment.

Democratic Leader Sharif Street Considers Primary Challenge to Rep. Dwight Evans

State Sen. Sharif Street, the state Democratic Party chair, said he is considering a primary run against the 71-year-old.

Iranian Foreign Minister Questions Trust in U.S. Following Israeli Strikes, Says Tehran Uncertain How to Trust Washington

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his government doesn't know "how we can trust" the U.S. after Israel's strikes.

Putin Announces Israel's Pledge to Protect Russian Personnel at Iran's Russia-Built Nuclear Plant

Putin says he has secured Israel's pledge to safeguard Russian personnel at Iran's nuclear plant.

Tulsi Gabbard Denounces Media for Distorting Testimony in Wake of Trump's Criticism on Iran Threat

Tulsi Gabbard accused the media of distorting her congressional testimony after Trump said she was "wrong" about Iran.

Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Released After More Than Three Months in Louisiana ICE Detention

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has been granted release from a Louisiana ICE detention center. Khalil was arrested outside his apartment on Columbia University’s campus.

Diplomatic Talks Fail to Halt Fighting as Israel-Iran Conflict Enters Second Week with Renewed Strikes

Talks aimed at de-escalating fighting between Israel and Iran failed to produce a diplomatic breakthrough as the war entered its second week.

Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Released from Federal Immigration Detention Following Judge's Ruling

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released from federal immigration detention, freed by a judge's ruling. Khalil became a symbol of President Trump's clampdown on campus protests.

Cow Mountain: Northern California's Favorite Retreat for Freedom, Firearms, and Open Space

Cow Mountain, rising between Mendocino and Lake counties, is a favorite of rural Californians who value freedom and open space.

Human Rights Advocate Arrested in San Diego Immigration Court, Files Lawsuit the Following Day

The plaintiff in the case, a 35-year-old human rights defender, was arrested in San Diego Immigration Court on June 3.

President Trump Considers Two-Week Deadline to Respond to Iran Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Clashes

President Donald Trump said he would wait up to two weeks to decide whether to attack Tehran. Israel and Iran continued to exchange attacks.

Refugee Mother in Northern Kenya Shares Meal with Her Nine Children at UN-Funded Camp

Aujene Cimanimpaye and her nine children live in a refugee camp in northern Kenya. They have received U.N. aid while living in refugee camps.

Trump Denies Gabbard's Claims, Asserts Iran Is Not Building Nuclear Weapon

U.S. President Donald Trump says Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was wrong in suggesting there was no evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon.