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CNBC: NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested by ICE

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New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested Tuesday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while he was escorting a defendant out of immigration court.

“While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE,” Lander’s wife, Meg Barnette, wrote on X.

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Lander repeatedly asked the officers to show him a judicial warrant before he is handcuffed, per the video posted by Barnette.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/17/brad-lander-ice-mayoral-comptroller.html

Mirror: Trump removes Martin Luther King bust from White House in latest disrespectful move

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Donald Trump has removed Dr Martin Luther King’s bust from the oval office as the president continues to host a right wing “activist” who labelled the Civil Rights Act of 1964 a “huge mistake”.

The tribute to the iconic “I have a dream” speech maker that sat front and centre during Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s presidencies has been re-shuffled to Trump’s private dining room, according to Black Press USA. It comes after the controversy over the unseen MLK files.

https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/donald-trump-martin-luther-king-1212605

Mirror: JD Vance announces Trump ready to take ‘further action’ to stop Iran as VP breaks silence on rising tensions

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Vice President JD Vance has broken his silence in a lengthy post on the social media site X over the mounting tensions between Iran and Israel

“That decision ultimately belongs to the president. And of course, people are right to be worried about foreign entanglement after the last 25 years of idiotic foreign policy,” Vance concluded. “But I believe the president has earned some trust on this issue. And having seen this up close and personal, I can assure you that he is only interested in using the American military to accomplish the American people’s goals. Whatever he does, that is his focus.”

The statement by Vance comes after Trump ordered 10 million residents of Tehran, Iran to “evacuate immediately.” It comes after the president left the G7 summit in Canada in order to work on a peace deal with Iran and Israel who have begun exchanging missiles.

Only the most arrogant of assholes would take 16% as a mandate!

JD Vance announces Trump ready to take ‘further action’ to stop Iran
Vice President JD Vance has broken his silence in a lengthy post on the social media site X over the mounting tensions between Iran and Israel

https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/breaking-jd-vance-announces-trump-1213652

Mirror: JD Vance announces Trump ready to take ‘further action’ to stop Iran as VP breaks silence on rising tensions

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Praising Trump’s actions, Vance stated that he has seen Trump show “remarkable restraint in keeping our military’s focus on protecting our troops and protecting our citizens.” According to Vance, Trump “may decide he needs to take further action to end Iranian enrichment.”

Just remember — 16% is not a mandate! This will be the end of reign of King Donald.

JD Vance announces Trump ready to take ‘further action’ to stop Iran
Vice President JD Vance has broken his silence in a lengthy post on the social media site X over the mounting tensions between Iran and Israel

https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/breaking-jd-vance-announces-trump-1213652

Mediaite: ‘Callous and Horrifying’: Trump Slammed For Urgent Call to Evacuate City of 10 Million People With No Explanation

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President Donald Trump sparked a wave of anger on Monday evening when he posted a cryptic message on social media urging the residents of Tehran to evacuate immediately.

“Iran should have signed the “deal” I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” Trump posted to his Truth Social account as news broke that he was leaving the G7 summit in Canada early.

The White House’s official account on X also shared the message, which led to a bevy of speculation as to its meaning – with many pundits and observers questioning if it was a threat of U.S. military action against Iran or simply typical Trump bluster.

This is grossly irresponsible!

What does our Asshole-in-Chief plan to do to a city of 10 million people?

‘Callous and Horrifying’: Trump Slammed For Urgent Call to Evacuate City of 10 Million People With No Explanation
Trump sparked a wave of anger on Monday evening when he posted a cryptic message on social media urging the residents of Tehran to evacuate immediately.
‘Callous and Horrifying’: Trump Slammed For Urgent Call to Evacuate City of 10 Million People With No Explanation

Mediaite: Whopping Majority of Americans Oppose US Military Involvement in Conflict Between Israel and Iran

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A whopping majority of Americans do not support the United States getting involved in the fighting between Israel and Iran, according to a new poll.

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According to the results, just 16% back US involvement while 60% say the US should not be involved. Another 24% said they were unsure.

Whopping Majority of Americans Oppose US Military Involvement in Conflict Between Israel and Iran
A whopping majority of Americans do not support the United States getting involved in the fighting between Israel and Iran, according to a new poll.
Whopping Majority of Americans Oppose US Military Involvement in Conflict Between Israel and Iran

Associated Press: Coming to America? In 2025, the US to some looks less like a dream and more like a place to avoid

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For centuries, people in other countries saw the United States as place of welcome and opportunity. Now, President Donald Trump’s drive for mass deportations of migrants is riling the streets of Los Angeles, college campuses, even churches — and fueling a global rethinking about the virtues and promise of coming to America.

“The message coming from Washington is that you are not welcome in the United States,” ….

Coming to America? In 2025, the US to some looks less like a dream and more like a place to avoid
For centuries, America has been a desired destination. But as the nation approaches its 250th birthday, under President Donald Trump it increasingly looks from afar like a place to reconsider — and perhaps avoid.

https://apnews.com/article/trump-immigration-deportation-student-visa-c01ab48d12af9e832c7bd88036c79ae1

Guardian: Australian deported from US says he was ‘targeted’ due to writing on pro-Palestine student protests

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Alistair Kitchen says he was detained and questioned about views on Israel and Palestine before being deported from LA to Melbourne

An Australian man who was detained upon arrival at Los Angeles airport and deported back to Melbourne says United States border officials told him it was due to his writing on pro-Palestine protests by university students.

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The 33-year-old said he was “clearly targeted for politically motivated reasons” and said officials spent more than 30 minutes questioning him about his views on Israel and Palestine including his “thoughts on Hamas”.

Kitchen said officials asked him for his “thoughts about the conflict in a very broad sense”, including about student protesters, what Israel “should have done differently” and “how I would resolve the conflict”.

“It was quite an in-depth probing of my views on the war,” he said.

Kitchen said he was deported and landed back in Melbourne on Saturday morning.

Australian deported from US says he was ‘targeted’ due to writing on pro-Palestine student protests
Alistair Kitchen says he was detained and questioned about views on Israel and Palestine before being deported from LA to Melbourne

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jun/15/australian-deported-from-us-says-he-was-targeted-due-to-writing-on-pro-palestine-student-protests

TAG24 News: Trump’s anti-immigrant ICE raids to shift away from certain industries

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The New York Times reported the Trump administration is moving away from immigration raids and arrests in the agricultural industry, hotels, and restaurants.

“Effective today, please hold on all work site enforcement investigations/operations on agriculture (including aquaculture and meat packing plants), restaurants and operating hotels,” senior ICE official Tatum King wrote in the message shared by the outlet.

Trump’s anti-immigrant ICE raids to shift away from certain industries

https://www.tag24.com/politics/refugees/trumps-anti-immigrant-ice-raids-to-shift-away-from-certain-industries-3394991

Raw Story: Trump just went ‘two bridges too far even for MAGA’: ex-GOP strategist

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Donald Trump’s latest actions amount to “two bridges too far even for a lot of MAGA folks,” according to a former Republican strategist on Saturday.

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First, Wilson noted the “assault” of Senator Padilla, who was tackled while speaking out at a press conference for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

The second, Wilson said, was sending the Marines into LA.

After it was suggested that Republicans “lost their footing” when it comes to immigration, Wilson said, “I think Senator Padilla being assaulted, to my mind, and maybe you have another moment in the week you think is different, I think the Marines being deployed and Senator Padilla being assaulted, were two bridges too far even for a lot of MAGA folks.”

Wilson’s guest agreed, calling the assault a “flex of muscle” that will backfire on the administration.

Trump just went ‘two bridges too far even for MAGA’: ex-GOP strategist

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-two-bridges-rick-wilson