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DATE: MONDAY, 06.23.25
LAST UPDATE: 08:58 AM ET
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We have the following scheduled for today's program:

TOP OF HOUR 2
GUEST: Gabriel Noronha
TOPIC: Did President Trump need to have congressional permission before striking Iran?

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Trump’s ‘Midnight Hammer’ strike cripples Iran’s nuclear sites with zero leaks
"No other country on planet Earth could have conducted the operation that the chairman is going to outline this morning, not even close," Hegseth added.

Democrats say they were left in dark about plans for US strikes on Iran
Leading figures on Senate and House intelligence committees said they were not briefed in advance (see above about zero leaks).

Rubio warns Iran against 'suicidal' closing of Strait of Hormuz; Vance says retaliation will be met with 'overwhelming force'
Rubio and Vance defended the U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear sites and warned Tehran that any move to disrupt global oil trade or strike back militarily would trigger a crushing American response.

Iran orders closure of Strait of Hormuz — putting one-fifth of world’s oil supply at risk
The strait connecting the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf is one of the world’s most critical chokepoints — just 20 miles wide at its narrowest point.

Russia confirms Iran was building nuclear weapons, warns others ready to arm Tehran with atom bombs
"The enrichment of nuclear material — and, now we can say it outright, the future production of nuclear weapons — will continue. A number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads," Medvedev said, admitting that Iran was developing nuclear weapons.

Threat of sleeper cells in US has ‘never been higher’: CBP
A memo sent Saturday from CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott said “thousands of Iranian nationals have been documented entering the United States illegally and countless more were likely in the known and unknown got-a-ways.”

More than 700 Iranians released into the US under Biden
According to the data, from fiscal years 2021 through 2024, Border Patrol agents apprehended 1,504 Iranian nationals who illegally entered the U.S. between ports of entry nationwide. Every year, the numbers increased exponentially.

Iran threatened US with terror attacks before US hit nuclear facilities: Report
Iran reportedly sent Trump the threat at the G7 summit earlier this month and warned that the Islamic Republic could activate "sleeper cells" from within the U.S.

Iran’s ‘proportionate response’ to US strike will be set by military, envoy tells UN
“The timing, nature and the scale of Iran’s proportionate response will be decided by its armed forces.”

Trump jumpstarts MIGA movement: Regime change would 'Make Iran Great Again'
"It’s not politically correct to use the term, 'Regime Change,' but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!" Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.

The Missing Mullah: Iran's 'supreme leader' a no-show for negotiations, then hid as US pounded nuke sites
Trump proposed high-level negotiations with Iran through Turkish intermediaries, even offering to meet in person, but Iran’s supreme leader refused to approve the talks. As Khamenei went dark and entered hiding, the U.S. launched precision strikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear facilities.

How Netanyahu convinced Trump to strike Iran's nuclear sites
“Without Israel’s achievements and the results of its operation, the American president would never have even considered joining the strike,” the sources said.

World Leaders React After US Strikes Iran
Various statements from world leaders.

Iran vows to pursue legal action after US attacked 3 nuclear sites
Iran’s atomic agency said the “unlawful action” was carried out because of the “indifference” or “complicity” of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iran registered a complaint Sunday against Rafael Grossi, the head of the U.N. nuclear agency, accusing him of “indecision” on Israeli attacks on nuclear sites in the past week.

Hezbollah gives Iran the cold shoulder, says no plans to attack Israel or US
“Iran is a strong country capable of defending itself."

Trump heads to NATO summit as his foreign policy reshapes the world
Trump is pushing for 5% GDP spending by all NATO partners.

Turley: If he wages war unilaterally, Trump will only be the latest of many presidents to do so
Fourteen years ago this week, I represented a group of bipartisan members of Congress in challenging the Obama administration’s decision to attack Libya without a declaration of war.

Steve Bannon goes to war with Fox News
A key force in the populist MAGA media, former Trump campaign chief and White House aide Steve Bannon has turned his opposition to bombing Iran into a fierce challenge to Fox News.

The return of the neocon canard
Israel’s war with Iran has given an ancient blood libel a new lease on life.

Despite media reports, Gabbard was in the Situation Room during Iran bombing
A White House official confirmed Gabbard was in the room Saturday and that she is a "key player" on President Donald Trump's national security team.

Democrat downplays Iran threat, CNN analyst torches her with 'fiery but mostly peaceful' jab
DNC spokeswoman claimed Iran posed no direct threat to justify Trump’s strike, prompting CNN analyst Scott Jennings to slam her take as naive and historically blind.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department forced to backtrack after bizarre condolences to Iran
"Our hearts go out to the victims and families impacted by the recent bombings in Iran," the post on X stated.

Jerusalem Post editorial board: Israelis now safer than at any other time in a generation
The Post has long argued that Iran’s nuclear ambitions threaten every nation in the region. On Sunday, the free world responded. We salute the American president who acted, Israeli leaders who prepared, and the pilots and rescuers who executed under fire.

Tehran Times editorial board: Your Treasuries Pay for the Bombs — Get Out While You Can
If you are an investor from West Asia, Asia, or anywhere else in the world, ask yourself: Are you prepared to pay the price for funding America’s war on Iran? ... If you haven’t already, pull out of U.S. Treasury markets immediately. Your survival depends on it.

Breaking: The Houthis have begun sabotaging US technology throughout the region in retaliation

News...

Accused Minnesota assassin claims Gov. Tim Walz instructed him to kill Sen. Amy Klobuchar: Report
The letter, which is one and a half pages long, is mostly incoherent and gives insight into the muddled mind of the Minnesota madman, sources told the outlet.

Religious leaders distance themselves from onetime Christian preacher accused of Minnesota assassinations
A Texas Bible school and former ministry partners swiftly condemned a man they once promoted as a preacher after he was charged with murdering a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband and shooting two others in a politically motivated attack.

Inspector General finds 'rampant' abuse of remote work under Biden administration
An OPM inspector general report found over half of sampled employees failed to follow telework rules, with lapses blamed on negligence, weak oversight, and possible fraud.

Report: Portland IED bomber suspect revealed to be far-left No Kings recruiter
On June 14, Wick allegedly began throwing traffic cones and boards with protruding nails into the lanes of traffic on Interstate 5. The attack happened after the No Kings event. When drivers came to a stop, Wick allegedly slashed the tires of their vehicles and threatened them with a screwdriver, claiming that he had a bomb.

Trump admin moves to stop New Jersey city's takeover of 175-year-old family farm
“The Biden-style government takeover of our family farms is over. While this particular case is a city eminent domain issue, we @usda are exploring every legal option to help.”

Slurring Biden takes shot at Trump, those trying to ‘erase our history’ at Juneteenth church event
"I've been to the origins of where slavery started [in Africa]. And to listen to them talk about it now, how things are changing."

1 dead, 10 injured after Juneteenth shooting in South Carolina
According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, a fight among attendees escalated quickly, leading to a frantic scene as gunshots rang out and people fled.

1 dead, 7 injured in shooting at Tulsa's Juneteenth Festival
Several people were interviewed by police but were not willing to share much information about the suspects.

Detroit churchgoer runs over gunman with truck, buys time for security guard to finish the job
The attacker opened fire during Sunday service, but a quick-thinking member used his vehicle to stop the threat long enough for armed security to take him out.

Politics...

Sen. Alex Padilla claims incident at Kristi Noem presser was unplanned: 'Rhetoric compelled me'
“That press conference, as you know, I did not barge in. I was escorted in. I did not lunge at the secretary ... I had the audacity of trying to ask a question."

Republicans Torch AOC For Suggesting Trump Be Impeached For Iran Strikes
“The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers,” the high-profile member of the leftist “Squad” declared in a post on X.

NYC socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wanted to abolish high school exam because he thought it was racist
When asked by the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club in February 2022 to describe legislation and policy changes he supports to address “the ongoing effect of slavery, racism, colonialism, and discrimination,” Mamdani singled out spiking the Specialized High Schools Admission Test.

Economy...

Fed Governor Calls for Rate Cuts as Soon as July
Christopher J. Waller, who was appointed by Trump, said the central bank should not wait for the labor market to weaken.

Rents jumping shocking 15% after NYC ditches broker fees
The city ditched broker fees last week in a supposed win for tenants, but landlords had the last laugh — wasting little time sending rents skyrocketing in an effort to recoup their anticipated losses.

Fred Smith, FedEx Chairman and Founder, Dies at 80
Smith first conceived his idea to create a hub-and-spoke network to deliver packages overnight by jet aircraft in 1965 while attending Yale University. After two tours in Vietnam as a Marine, he persuaded investors to back his concept.

Immigration...

Dan Bongino says hundreds of arrests have been made from anti-ICE riots: 'We are not done'
Bongino said that over 700 people had been arrested for their alleged role in the anti-ICE riots and promised that more arrests were coming.

Feds nab Texas man who bought fireworks, drove to LA to allegedly kill police at anti-ICE riots
A man is facing federal charges after allegedly purchasing fireworks in New Mexico and indicating plans to harm law enforcement and government officials in Los Angeles with them. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in federal prison.

I was separated from my mom because Ireland enforced its laws
I — a U.S. citizen by birth and by heritage — spent my infancy with a foster family in a foreign country. I don’t blame Ireland for enforcing its laws. I don’t blame my mother for traveling when it was risky. Life handed us a difficult situation, but the government didn’t become the villain.

After driving 6 mph over speed limit on a rural UP road, couple faces deportation
Jorge Nicolas and Maria Magdalena Benitez were driving down a quiet road in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan when red and blue lights flashed behind them.

Anti-ICE activists help illegal immigrant child rapist evade Colorado arrest: Officials
"During our surveillance of Leon, members of Colorado Rapid Response arrived on scene and alerted him to law enforcements presence, which allowed him to escape arrest."

Mahmoud Khalil Returns to New York After Months in Detention
The Trump administration remains committed to deporting Khalil, a Columbia graduate and leading figure in the pro-Palestinian protest movement.

Europe...

Shocking moment police officer tells Christians to stop preaching the gospel outside King's Cross station — telling them 'I just think it's wrong'
The officer confronted a group of evangelists near the busy transit hub, criticizing their message and volume before admitting her stance was just personal opinion. The encounter follows a pattern of police interfering with street preaching across London.

Environment...

Glenn Beck: No, Mike Lee isn’t paving over Yellowstone for condos
The media wants you to believe that Sen. Mike Lee is trying to bulldoze Yellowstone and turn national parks into strip malls — that he’s calling for a reckless fire sale of America’s natural beauty to line developers’ pockets. That narrative is dishonest. It’s fearmongering, and, by the way, it’s wrong.

Rolling Stone: Will Trump Auction Off Millions of Acres of Public Recreation Land?
Speaking to Glenn Beck, Lee defended the initiative as a “commonsense solution to a national problem.”

Education...

Trump reveals Harvard University feud may be coming to an end as he floats 'historic' deal
"We have been working closely with Harvard, and it is very possible that a Deal will be announced over the next week or so," Trump wrote Friday afternoon on Truth Social. "They have acted extremely appropriately during these negotiations, and appear to be committed to doing what is right," he added.

Health...

Global elites think you’re too stupid for soda and beer
A proposed $3.7 trillion sin tax scheme is an insult wrapped in a policy. It’s not public health — it’s class warfare.

Religion...

Glenn Beck guest says he ran to church after red demon appeared during teenage satanic ritual
Former undercover FBI agent Scott Payne told Beck he abandoned Satanism for Christ after a terrifying face-to-face encounter with evil.

AI...

OpenAI warns models with higher bioweapons risk are imminent
OpenAI cautioned that upcoming models will head into a higher level of risk when it comes to the creation of biological weapons — especially by those who don't really understand what they're doing.

‘Stop hiring humans’ viral AI billboard campaign sparks outrage in NYC
Artisan’s original ads with softer slogans like “Be more productive” and “Upskill with AI” flopped, Carmichael-Jack said. But when the company leaned into bolder lines like “Stop hiring humans,” “Artisans won’t complain about work-life balance,” and “Artisans won’t come into work hungover,” the internet lit up.

Related: Gen Z has unbelievable job requirements — including nap rooms and ping pong
A new poll finds nearly one in six under-28-year-olds won’t take a job without a place to sleep at work, while many also demand game rooms, pet-friendly offices, and four-day workweeks.

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