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- CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAYS HE WILL SUE TRUMP OVER NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT IN LOS ANGELES: Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have filed a federal lawsuit claiming Trump illegally federalized the California National Guard to suppress immigration protests in Los Angeles, arguing he bypassed state authority under Title 10 law. They say the move violates the 10th Amendment and the Posse Comitatus Act since there was no rebellion or invasion warranting federal intervention. Newsom labeled the action “manufactured chaos” and a threat to democratic norms. Trump defended his order, citing protection of federal sites, and suggested Newsom endorsed the deployment secretly.
- TRUMP MOVES TO CUT PELL GRANTS, RAISING CONCERNS OVER COLLEGE ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS: The Trump administration’s fiscal 2026 budget proposes reducing the maximum Pell Grant by about $1,685 to address a $2.7 billion shortfall, while also trimming related educational aid programs. Advocacy groups warn these cuts would hurt college access for low-income students, reversing decades of progress under the Higher Education Act. Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended the plan in congressional hearings, citing budget constraints. Critics argue the cuts could increase student debt and force some out of school.
- RFK JR. REMOVES ENTIRE CDC VACCINE ADVISORY PANEL IN CONTROVERSIAL SHAKE-UP: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), accusing them of conflicts of interest. He plans to appoint new advisors and convene the committee by June 25–27. Medical groups like the AMA warn the move undermines scientific integrity and public trust in vaccines. Experts emphasize that ACIP’s independent, science-based guidance has helped maintain safe vaccine standards.
- HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY CHAIR MARK GREEN ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION FROM CONGRESS: Rep. Mark Green (R–TN), chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, announced he will resign from Congress after the House completes work on the current budget reconciliation bill. He cited a private-sector job offer as the reason for his departure. The change could shift House Republican leadership, with Rep. Michael McCaul expected to serve in an interim role. Green’s district remains safely GOP, so his resignation is unlikely to alter party control.
- CANADA TO HIT NATO SPENDING TARGET EARLY AND REDUCE U.S. DEFENSE DEPENDENCE, CARNEY SAYS: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will reach NATO’s 2% GDP defense spending target this fiscal year—five years ahead of schedule. The decision stems from evolving global threats and Canada’s desire to strengthen its military independence from the U.S. . Carney said this move helps modernize Canada’s aging defense capabilities and signals its commitment to security in the Arctic and NATO . The announcement comes just before Canada hosts the G7 summit and follows U.S. calls for allies to meet NATO obligations.
- $400 MILLION LAWSUIT FILED BY JUSTIN BALDONI AGAINST BLAKE LIVELY AND RYAN REYNOLDS IS DISMISSED: A federal judge dismissed Justin Baldoni’s $400 million counter‑defamation suit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, their publicist, and The New York Times. Lively previously accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, and the court ruled her claims are legally protected speech. The judge noted Baldoni may file an amended complaint by June 23 but largely rejected his claims. Lively’s legal team called the decision “a total victory” and may now pursue attorneys’ fees.
- WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY PLANS MAJOR SPLIT INTO TWO COMPANIES FOR CABLE AND STREAMING: Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to split into two publicly traded entities: one combining studios and streaming (HBO, WB Pictures, DC Studios), the other overseeing cable and news networks (CNN, TNT Sports, Discovery+). CEO David Zaslav will lead Streaming & Studios, and CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels will head Global Networks. The move is driven by shifting viewer habits away from cable and toward streaming, aiming to enhance agility and investor value . The planned mid‑2026 split follows earlier restructuring and comes after shareholder pushback on executive compensation.
- SOUTHERN BAPTISTS CONDEMN PORN, SPORTS BETTING, SAME-SEX MARRIAGE, AND VOLUNTARY CHILDLESSNESS: At their annual gathering, Southern Baptist leaders passed resolutions condemning pornography, sports betting, same‑sex marriage, and voluntary childlessness, calling for public policies that encourage traditional family norms. They base these positions on a biblical understanding of gender, marriage, and procreation, and urged lawmakers to reflect these values. The resolutions also oppose public funding for related industries and support policies promoting childbearing. This signals the denomination’s continued influence on social issues and cultural debate in the U.S.
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