In Iran, Trump’s victory claims only deepened a self-made catastrophe | Sidney Blumenthal
What the US president succeeded in obliterating was any rationale he offered for going to war
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump tells Netanyahu not to 'overreact', while threatening to level Iran
For months, the question hanging over Jerusalem was what a US–Iran deal would mean for Israel.
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‘Devastating’: lives of nurses and patients upended by Trump migrant crackdown
Withdrawal of TPS designation puts workers who fill vital role in peril – and risks further shortages in US health system
· Fatima Khan
I Cold-Called President Trump. Here’s What He Told Me About an Oil Tycoon and Major Donor.
My family’s morning routine is usually pretty ordinary. We wake up early, drink some coffee and get our 1-year-old ready for daycare. But one Wednesday morning last month, I found myself uttering to my wife a sentence that sounded frankly surreal to both of us: “Just to let you know, I’m about to call Trump.”
· Alex Cuadros
Iran says agreement reached with US to release $12 billion in frozen funds | The National
Iran's top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said an agreement had been reached with the US during talks in Switzerland to release $12 billion in frozen assets, although Washington has yet to confirm that.
· The National
Trae Young agrees to a 4-year extension with Washington Wizards, AP source says
Trae Young has agreed to a four-year extension with the Washington Wizards, one that would be worth about $212 million if he picks up the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday.
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U.S. issues sweeping Iran oil sanctions waivers, unlocking billions in revenue for Tehran
The U.S. has issued a sweeping rollback of sanctions on Iranian oil, allowing dollar-denominated trade for the first time in more than four decades, as Washington and Tehran press on with fragile talks toward a permanent peace deal.
· Anniek Bao
Lee to mark Korean War anniversary week
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Trump says he can fix Chicago’s crime epidemic ‘fast and permanently’ after 39 shot over weekend
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· Chris Bradford
Nationals play the Phillies leading series 1-0
Philadelphia Phillies (42-36, second in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (41-38, third in the NL East)
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Sara Duterte to personally attend Senate impeachment trial
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· The Manila Times
Rubio heads to Gulf to sell Iran deal amid regional concerns
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces a delicate mission this week pitching Washington's Iran peace deal to Gulf Arab leaders who fear excessive concessions will strengthen Tehran and reshape the region's security balance and oil flows.
· REUTERS
What to know about Tuesday’s primary elections in Maryland, Utah, New York
Less than five months remain before the United States holds its midterm elections, which are key to determining control of Congress — and the success of President Donald Trump’s final two years in office.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump encabeza el cartel de su fiesta mientras grupos rivales pugnan por el 250 aniversario de EEUU
La noria del National Mall se ve iluminada mientras continúa la preparación para una gran feria en el lugar, el domingo 21 de junio de 2026 en Washington. (AP Foto/Jon Elswick)
· Steven Sloan
Rubio Heads To Gulf Capitals As Washington Races To Lock In Iran Deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates this week, set for June 23–25, following the weekend breakthrough Switzerland-based negotiations with Iran, Department of State Spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced Monday.
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Lee set to host ambassadors over chimaek at Cheong Wa Dae
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Iranian president says effectiveness of talks depends on commitment to obligations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said progress in negotiations with Washington depends on the implementation of commitments already agreed by both sides.
· Middleeasteye
Rubio visits Gulf to discuss Iran deal, Qatar blast kills 13 and UAE hotels see strong recovery | The National
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a tour of the Gulf to discuss Washington’s interim agreement with Iran. His meetings in the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain are expected to focus on the next phase of negotiations, security in the Strait of Hormuz and unresolved issues incl…
· The National
Washington faces Minnesota after Citron's 21-point outing
Minnesota Lynx (13-4, 9-1 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (8-7, 6-4 Eastern Conference)
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Why Trump has been attacking the Supreme Court with three key rulings ahead
Washington: When Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch hosted a gathering of his former clerks last year, a prominent attorney and Donald Trump ally who had played a key role in Gorsuch’s rise was notably absent.
· Justin Jouvenal
El Senado de EEUU aprueba una ley bipartidista de vivienda para aumentar oferta y bajar precios
El Capitolio de EEUU se ve al fondo de una noria durante los preparativos de la Gran Feria de Estados de Estados Unidos en el National Mall, el domingo 21 de junio de 2026 en Washington. (AP Foto/Jon Elswick
· Michael Casey
Algae-filled Washington pool to be drained for repairs after US$14.7 million renovation
US president threatens prison for anyone seeking to damage one of his signature renovation projects
· Reuters
Algae-filled Washington pool to be drained for repairs after US$14.7 million renovation
US president threatens prison for anyone seeking to damage one of his signature renovation projects
· Reuters
Iran says it has no obligation to buy US produce
Iran's central bank governor has pushed back against President Donald Trump's claim that released Iranian funds will be used to purchase American agricultural products, saying Tehran is under no obligation to do so.
· Middleeasteye
US waives Iran sanctions, Trump says he will ‘do what I have to’ if Tehran misbehaves
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· Mia Gonzalez
US waives Iran sanctions, Trump says he will 'do what I have to' if Tehran misbehaves
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· Mia Gonzalez
Washington brought a memorandum to a war made of history
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· Eric Alter
Trump signs orders calling for quantum computer
US President Donald Trump on Monday ordered a push to build a powerful quantum computer for scientific research and speed efforts to protect government systems from related cyber threats, bolstering US efforts in its race with China for a technology that could upend science and cybersecurity.
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'Ridiculous and disrespectful' inquiry into NDIS cuts extended
Tue 23 Jun 2026 at 2:52pm
· Evan Young
White House says Trump will only sign deal serving US interests
The White House has said President Donald Trump will not approve any agreement that fails to advance US national interests and security objectives.
· Middleeasteye
Famed music executive Clive Davis dead at 94
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Clive Davis, the pioneering American music executive and producer who made megastars of Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston and many others during half a century of shaping modern culture, died Monday aged 94, his family said.
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Lee orders election watchdog probe to expand beyond ballot shortages
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
From peace talks to Pennsylvania: Trump visiting Mack Truck facility
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House during an executive order signing about quantum computing, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Mike Catalini
Trump takes center stage as rival groups vie to shape America’s 250th
The ferris wheel on the National Mall is lit as preparation continues for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick
· Steven Sloan
What to watch Tuesday: Mamdani, AI industry flex political power in New York
Democratic congressional candidates, Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier gesture on stage with Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a Get Out The Vote rally ahead of New York’s primary election, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
· Jesse Bedayn
South Carolina voters pick GOP governor nominee in runoff between Evette and Wilson
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson speaks to attendees at an ice cream social supporting his gubernatorial campaign ahead of the Republican primary runoff, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Sumter, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)
· Meg Kinnard
NY primary elections pit progressives against the establishment
A voter completes their ballot at a voting site, in New York, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
· Anthony Izaguirre
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Mead y García Jr. sacuden a los Filis con jonrones en el 4-1 de los Nacionales
Curtis Mead, izquierda, de los Nacionales de Washington, es felicitado por el coach de tercera base Victor Estevez, derecha, después de batear un jonrón de dos carreras durante la séptima entrada del juego de béisbol de Grandes Ligas contra los Filis de Filadelfia, el lunes 22 de junio de 2026, en Washington. (AP Fo…
La OEA inaugura en Panamá su 56ta Asamblea General en medio de crisis y cambios en el continente
PANAMÁ (AP) — La 56ta Asamblea General de la OEA comenzó el lunes en Panamá en medio de diversos temas que se destacan en el continente, entre ellos la situación en Nicaragua, Bolivia y Cuba, las presiones de Washington por ampliar su influencia en la región y el reciente giro político en Colombia.
· Alma Sol S
Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles
The Reflecting Pool in Washington DC is set to be drained as US President Donald Trump again blamed vandals for bright green algae and peeling paint that has appeared just weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation.
· Sareen Habeshian
Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles
Watch: Trump blames "vandals" for condition of the Reflecting Pool
· Bbcnews
Mead and Garcia Jr. homer and Nationals beat Phillies 4-1
Washington Nationals’ James Wood runs after hitting a double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell) CORRECTION: Wood hit a double not a single.
'I like their money': Trump threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting on Reflecting Pool
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue broadcaster ABC for its reporting on the cost of repairing damage sustained by the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington DC. The U.S. president said the network had not reported costs incurred by previous administrations in maintaining the landmark.
· Lim Hui Jie
Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with what authorities say was a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump's UFC cage-fighting show at the White House earlier this month.
· Associated Press
Patrols and nanobubbles on display at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Guard members and US Park Police patrolled the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday as President Donald Trump's administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation before the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.
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Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections can no longer be used.
· Associated Press
Democrats criticise Trump over sanctions relief for Iran
Democrats on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee have criticised President Donald Trump's decision to grant sanctions relief to Iran, arguing that Tehran received significant economic concessions before making progress on core issues under negotiation.
· Middleeasteye
VP Sara to attend impeachment trial, lawyer says
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte will attend her impeachment trial before the Senate sitting as an impeachment court when proceedings begin on July 6, according to her lead defense counsel.
· Javier Joe Ismael
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over LA sanctuary city policy
City hails victory after US officials sued over ordinance that limits LA’s cooperation with immigration authorities
· Abene Clayton