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German Defense Minister: Germany will not supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus cruise missiles. While replying to journalists in Kyiv, Boris Pistorius said: "You asked me whether we are considering this, I answer you — no." ⤵️

OpenAI is moving into new markets as it partners with Mattel to make artificial intelligence part of children’s playtime. The companies did not provide examples of how the tech could be married with the toymaker's line-up on.ft.com/43ZQlzx

Today, Brett Kavanaugh signaled his belief that huge portions of federal disability rights law may be unconstitutional. It’s the latest evidence that Kavanaugh is sliding ever further into the hard-right Thomas-Alito flank of the court. slate.com/news-and-pol...

The Israeli government has effectively legalized the annexation of over 60% of the West Bank, but no one’s talking about it. Here’s what this means for Palestinians. mondoweiss.net/2025/06/isra... #Palestine #Israel

Democratic U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla on Thursday was FORCEFULLY REMOVED from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s news conference in Los Angeles and HANDCUFFED by officers as he tried to speak up about immigration raids that have led to protests in California and around the country. 🤬

California Sen. Alex Padilla was just forcibly removed from a DHS press conference and handcuffed. "I am Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary." Video from @Elex_Michaelson on X via Padilla's staff.

What happened to Senator Padilla in California today is outrageous. Senator Padilla is a respected leader of great dignity and he has every right to ask a question of Secretary Noem without being slammed down and handcuffed.

holy shit they threw him on the ground and cuffed Padilla when he was out of the room.

A DHS spokesperson defended the detainment, accusing Sen. Padilla of failing to properly identify himself during Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference. But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.

Today's news roundup: -Israel appears to be preparing to strike Iran as US evacuates some personnel from the Middle East -US Marines will be deployed to LA in the next 48h, US Northern Command says -Islamic State eyes comeback in Syria and Iraq, diplomats say 👇 www.justsecurity.org/114454/early...

The U.S. government has pursued a military-first strategy in #Yemen for 20 years. Tyler Pry argues it hasn’t worked and it’s time for a new, diplomacy-first strategy. www.justsecurity.org/114217/strat...

Amid reports of increasing politicization of the Intelligence Community, former CIA senior executive Brian O’Neill writes “the next intelligence failure will not be a surprise. It will be a choice.” Read more on the emerging doctrinal shift, and what can still be done 👇

Donald Trump is betting that a cycle of protest, violence and repression benefits him and makes his opponents look extreme. But what serves the president is dangerous for a divided country econ.st/4ngC4HJ

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to release him from custody pending trial. www.politico.com/news/2025/06...

Exclusive from @irishjreuters.bsky.social & @humeyrapamuk.bsky.social U.S. urges governments around the world not to attend U.N. conference on a possible two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, co-hosted by France & Saudi Arabia.

The most significant impact of Trump’s Middle East visit may be a reorientation of U.S. posture away from decades of military-led interventions toward a more pragmatic stance characterized by economic and business engagements, notes @mideast.csis.org. Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/did...

Mamdani is now ahead of Cuomo with just two weeks until the Democratic NYC mayoral primary, a new poll found.

#Syria Wants Burkinis on Public Beaches, Official Denies Ban on Western Beachwear @reuters.com 😬 • Official denies any ban on Western swimwear, says decision could be amended by end of summer • Decision marks first time new authorities have issued guidelines on women's dress since Assad was toppled

Scoop: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. envoy Tom Barrack he's interested in negotiating new agreements with the new Syrian government, with the U.S. serving as mediator, Israeli officials said. My story on @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/06/11/i...

Report: #Israel Prepares Its Response To Latest #Hamas #Ceasefire Offer Amid Stalled Talks @timesofisrael.com 🙄 "some flexibility but maintains its demand not to end the war"

Israeli Occupation Forces Breach Blue Line Again, Drone Attack Leaves Casualties in South Lebanon Town – Al-Manar TV #Lebanon 🤬 The Lebanese health ministry announced that an Israeli drone attack on Beit Leef town, South Lebanon, left one martyr and three injuries.

#Gaza Death Toll Tops 55,100 as Israel’s Genocidal War Continues Unabated - Anadolu Ajansı 🤬 • At least 55,104 Palestinians have been killed • 123 bodies were brought to hospitals in last 24 hours, while 474 people were injured, taking total number of injuries in Israeli onslaught to 127,394. 1/2

US inflation rose less than expected to 2.4% in May https://www.ft.com/content/f75e5fab-431f-4a5a-aaed-883c3c0640e1

The lawsuit alleges Elon Musk has ‘tarnished’ the Tesla brand through his ‘far-right’ politics. This has led to an increasing hostility towards their cars that has prevented them from ‘enjoying’ their vehicles, which many acquired for environmental reasons. www.ft.com/content/ef4a...

Sanctioned far-right Israeli minister threatens retaliation https://www.ft.com/content/b41c9f9c-23c5-4c9a-b6a3-11a61df46cae

Brazil Rules Social Media Platforms Liable for Users' Posts – DW ☑️ The Supreme Court decision could pave the way for the companies to face potential fines for not removing posts in Brazil.

US Image Takes a Blow in Many Nations — Study – DW The US under President Donald Trump is losing popularity in a number of countries, a new study shows. • Widespread decline in US image • Israelis are US fans, Swedes are not

Today's news roundup: -UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Norway sanction far-right Israeli ministers; US sanctions Palestinian NGO, charities -Trump admin prepares to transfer migrants to Guantánamo -Rubio pressed Treasury to open sanctions investigation into Harvard 👇 www.justsecurity.org/114401/early...

What: Important discussion on Los Angeles and use of U.S. military Where: Pop-up YouTube Live⤵️ When: Thursday 11am ET Who: I'll moderate this panel of top experts @lizagoitein.bsky.social Mary McCord (@icapgeorgetown.bsky.social) @stevevladeck.bsky.social What Qs do you want us to address?

Trump’s actions in Los Angeles are part of a much larger effort to militarize immigration enforcement. William Banks and @marknevitt.bsky.social with an in-depth look at one tool Trump is using to dramatically increase the number of #NationalGuard troops involved in different parts of the country.

FT Exclusive: The Pentagon has launched a review of the 2021 Aukus submarine deal with the UK and Australia to determine if the US should scrap the project. ​Ending the deal would be a blow to the security alliance with the countries www.ft.com/content/4a93...

“Trump ordered the nation into economic warfare. He did not do any of the things necessary to create any hope of success in that war. The impending defeat is his personal doing,” writes David Frum:

apnews.com/article/mahm... says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil

#immunity #hypocrisy: Trump Admin Argues Against Dropping Charges Against Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan @apnews.com • dismissing charges against judge on grounds she is immune would be unprecedented & would ignore “well-established law that has long permitted judges to be prosecuted for crimes”

BREAKING: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. names eight vaccine committee replacements, including a prominent critic of COVID-19 shots.

OH, THE IRONY: Israel’s Boost To Iran Nuclear Talks @politico.com Israel’s threats to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities may actually be helping — not hurting — President DONALD TRUMP’s efforts to secure a nuclear deal with Tehran, per analysts. #Iran #Israel #Trump #nuclear