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NPR (Tonya Mosley) - As the U.S. turns 250, this historian has blunt advice: 'America has to grow up' Mon Jun 15 15:48:16 2026

In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The divided soul of the nation is in full view," he says.

In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The divided soul of the nation is in full view," he says.Open

ABCNEWS - Obama says 'doubtful' that any Iran deal will be different than past Mon Jun 15 15:38:06 2026

Obama weighed in on the Trump administration's handling of Iran in an interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts.

ABCNEWS - WATCH: Inside Trump's UFC fight on the South Lawn Mon Jun 15 15:17:53 2026

The Ultimate Fighting Championship match kicked off Sunday on the grounds of the White House, with the mixed martial arts fight series taking place on the South Lawn under a full-scale UFC Octagon.

ABCNEWS - Oil prices fall to lowest level since March after US announces Iran deal Mon Jun 15 15:17:52 2026

Oil prices on Monday fell to their lowest level since March after U.S. officials announced an agreement with Iran.

AXIOS (Avery Lotz) - Trump says he'll headline July 4 rally in D.C. Mon Jun 15 14:58:10 2026

President Trump is billing Washington D.C.'s July 4 celebration of 250 years of American independence as a political rally for himself. Why it matters: Turning America's birthday into a Trump rally underscores the tension in the nation's capital between bipartisan celebrations of U.S history and the partisan spectacle of Trump's presidency. Driving the news: The morning after a UFC bash on White House grounds that coincided with his 80th birthday, Trump announced on Truth Social that "at The Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, in beautiful and safe Washington D.C., we are going to host the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all" on July 4. - He pitched his speech as remarks "you will not want to miss" to be followed by a…

President Trump is billing Washington D.C.'s July 4 celebration of 250 years of American independence as a political rally for himself. Why it matters: Turning America's birthday into a Trump rally underscores the tension in the nation's capital between bipartisan celebrations of U.S history and the partisan spectacle of Trump's presidency. Driving the news: The morning after a UFC bash on White House grounds that coincided with his 80th birthday, Trump announced on Truth Social that "at The Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, in beautiful and safe Washington D.C., we are going to host the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all" on July 4. - He pitched his speech as remarks "you will not want to miss" to be followed by a…Open

NYTIMES (David M. Halbfinger and Ronen Bergman) - Israel Counts the Ways That Netanyahu’s Iran Strategy Failed Mon Jun 15 14:15:43 2026

The U.S.-Iran framework agreement appears to omit some of the most important provisions that Israel wanted.

NYTIMES (Amelia Nierenberg) - What to Know About Planned Social Media Bans in Australia, the U.K. and Beyond Mon Jun 15 13:55:22 2026

Britain said it would ban social media access for children under 16 starting in 2027, joining several other countries introducing similar measures.

NYTIMES (Megan Specia) - Britain Announces Social Media Ban for Children Mon Jun 15 13:55:22 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government planned to bar children under 16 from social media, following policies in Australia and elsewhere.

NYTIMES (Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs) - Trump Winds Down the War He Started With Goals Unmet Mon Jun 15 13:55:21 2026

While the president says the agreement with Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz and provide economic relief, the country’s nuclear program is still a subject for negotiation.

NYTIMES (Kurt Streeter) - The ‘No Kings’ Protest Killing With a Complicated Twist Mon Jun 15 13:34:59 2026

A gunman believed he was defending the crowd. He killed an innocent bystander. Should he be convicted of a crime?