Missiles flew between Israel and Iran Sunday, June 15, marking the third consecutive day that the two nations have kept up their offensives. Meanwhile, Reuters reports that President Donald Trump “vetoed” an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei –– a charge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quick to deny. Death […]
Leaders from some of the largest powers in the world arrived in Alberta, Canada, on Sunday, June 15, for the Group of Seven (G7) summit. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will not issue a joint statement at the end of the summit. The document usually outlines the leaders’ shared positions on summit issues and offers a […]
The hunt for a man believed to have killed a Minnesota lawmaker and seriously wounded another is stretching into its second day, Sunday, June 15. Federal and state law enforcement agencies are continuing to look for Vance Boelter, 57, who allegedly shot and killed former Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband in their home early […]
President Donald Trump announced on social media Saturday morning, June 14, that a parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary will proceed as planned, rain or shine. “REMEMBER, A RAINY DAY PARADE BRINGS GOOD LUCK. I’LL SEE YOU ALL IN D.C.,” Trump wrote. Rain is forecast for Saturday evening’s event, and White House spokesperson Anna […]
Millions of Americans are expected to take part in “No Kings” protests across the country on Saturday, June 14, organizers said. About 2,000 demonstrations are planned, with the largest expected in Philadelphia, an homage to the Second Continental Congress’ signing of the Declaration of Independence. “I think we will see the largest peaceful single-day protests […]
A state Democratic lawmaker in Minnesota and her husband were shot and killed in their home early Saturday morning, June 14, in what Gov. Tim Walz described as a “politically motivated assassination.” A second state lawmaker and his spouse were also shot multiple times in their home, though they are expected to survive. “This was […]
A wave of retaliatory strikes between Israel and Iran subsided Saturday, June 14, following an opening Israeli salvo that struck Tehran’s nuclear and military installations a day prior. The strikes have put on hold negotiations between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran’s nuclear program. Israel, Iran launch strikes Israel confirmed Friday, June 13, that it […]
Following a tumultuous week of protests across Los Angeles and other major metropolitan areas, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been directed to stop targeting nonviolent immigrants working in the agriculture and hospitality sectors. It signifies a marked shift in the Trump administration’s immigration policies, which galvanized nationwide demonstrations. According to The New York […]
The Archdiocese of Chicago celebrated Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, June 14, at the home of the White Sox. The first American pope shared a video message on the jumbotron. “So many people who suffer from different experiences of depression or sadness — they can discover that the love of God is truly healing, that […]
In an attempt to dodge the rain, the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Army started 30 minutes early on Saturday, June 14. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, his family and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth were all in attendance. Members of the U.S. Army Parachute […]
