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Iran Retaliates Against Israel With Missile Barrage Jun 14, 2025

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Iran has begun retaliating for Israel’s unprecedented strikes on its military leadership and its nuclear weapons program. Iran is now saying Israel is facing a dark night ahead.

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Sen. Padilla Forcibly Removed From DHS News Conference Jun 13, 2025

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An Air India jetliner crashed today, killing at least 290 people on their way to London. Miraculously one passenger did survive. Plus, footage shows Democratic Senator Alex Padilla being forcibly removed from a news conference where Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was addressing recent ICE raids and protests.

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Officials Update Arrests, Charges After L.A. Protests Jun 12, 2025

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Los Angeles officials give an update about arrests and charges after a fifth day of protests. But, as these demonstrations spread across the country, what comes next? Also, are tensions finally thawing between President Trump and Elon Musk?

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Trump's Immigration Crackdown And CA Protests Jun 11, 2025

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A judge has just denied California’s request for an immediate block of Trump’s use of National Guard troops on the streets of Los Angeles. This as we see a fifth day of demonstrations. We are learning just how much of the deployment of the National Guard is going to cost.

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Sources: 700 Marines Being Mobilized In Response To L.A. Protests Jun 10, 2025

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First the National Guard, now the United States Marines are on the way to Los Angeles as President Trump defends his deployment, saying local leaders were afraid to confront protesters. Plus, a brand new study on children and screen time. Why researchers say too much watching and scrolling could be a both a cause and a symptom of bad behavior.

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DOJ: Man Mistakenly Deported To El Salvador Has Been Returned To U.S. To Face Charges Jun 07, 2025

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The Trump administration has returned Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to the United States from El Salvador where he was not legally allowed to be deported. Abrego Garcia is now facing criminal charges from the Trump administration, having been indicted on two criminal counts including conspiracy to unlawfully transport illegal aliens for financial gain.

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Trump & Musk Feud Escalates With Personal Attacks Jun 06, 2025

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Elon Musk and President Trump’s relationship disintegrates in public view of the world as the two go after each other viciously and the fallout is ongoing. Plus, the newly elected chancellor of Germany joins to discus tariffs, trade, and the latest in global affairs.

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Gaza Aid Operation Pauses After Days Of Deadly Shootings Jun 05, 2025

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Despite Elon Musk trashing his bill, President Trump is moving on and meeting with Senate Republicans. Can he keep them all together? Plus, what Trump says Putin told him about Ukraine’s two surprise attacks this week and Russia’s clear plans to respond.

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People Shot And Killed At Gaza Aid Site For Third Straight Day Jun 04, 2025

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Elon Musk blasts Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” as a disgusting abomination. The White House is responding and the President himself is singling out a senator who is bucking his legislation. Also, one of the New Orleans inmates on the run records a video pleading his case, begging President Trump for help.

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Boulder Suspect Charged With 16 Counts Of Attempted Murder Jun 03, 2025

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The suspect in yesterday’s horrific terrorist attack just made his first court appearance. This as we learn more about the 12 people who were injured including a holocaust survivor. Plus, President Trump threatens to impose tariffs on two major American companies. We look at why the White House would go after American companies and how it may affect consumer prices.

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