NPR (Scott Horsley) - Here's how much the the Iran war cost -- and how its effects will linger
More than three months after the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, the costs and aftereffects are felt around the world.
NPR (Kirk Siegler) - As western fires erupt, Trump's Forest Service says it's now fully staffed
The Forest Service says it's fully staffed with seasonal firefighters going into summer but there are still questions about whether the government is prepared if major wildfires get out of hand.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Brazil’s Politicized Supreme Court Convicts Bolsonaro’s Son for Asking U.S. to Help His Father.
Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has been sentenced to over four years in prison for so-called coercion after lobbying the U.S. to help his father.
Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has been sentenced to over four years in prison for so-called coercion after lobbying the U.S. to help his father. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Brazil ‘s Supreme Court has convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro , the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro , for “coercion” in connection with his father’s trial for an alleged coup attempt. Eduardo was sentenced to four years and two months in prison for lobbying the U.S. government to pressure Brazilian officials to halt the trial. DETAIL: Eduardo Bolsonaro has been residing in Texas since February 2025 and has not commented on the court’s decision. Jair Bolsonaro, 71, is currently serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup …Open
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks on inflation, interest rates & unemployment amid Iran conflict
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at Chair Kevin Warsh’s first rate-setting meeting since taking the reins of the central bank. In a unanimous decision, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained its baseline interest rate at a range of 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent. It marks a shift from the panel’s divided vote in May, in which four members dissented. #federalreserve #kevinwarsh #economy
AMERICANTHINKER - Blacks dance across social media and stab the air with kitchen knives, calling it the ‘Austin Bop’ (for Austin Metcalf)
I’m learning to never underestimate the sores of racial discontent.
AMERICANTHINKER - California announces gay 'certification' program
It's nothing but an Orwellian scheme to declare whether someone is 'gay enough.'
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Sanctions need to stay in place until Iran complies: McCormick | The Record with Greta Van Susteren
Sen. Dave McCormick advised the Trump administration on monitoring the deal with Iran on Wednesday's "The Record with Greta Van Susteren."
JUSTTHENEWS (Christina Park) - San Diego man charged with conspiring to funnel fundraising money to Hamas
A San Diego man was charged Wednesday for conspiring to send money to Hamas, which is a designated terrorist organization in the U.S.
WASHINGTONPOST (Olivia George) - Georgia GOP drops redistricting plan that would hurt Black representation
Gov. Brian Kemp had called a special session so Republicans could secure one or more additional House seats in the 2028 elections. But lawmakers pulled the plug.
AXIOS (Courtenay Brown) - Trump says he "would rather not have" his North American trade deal
President Trump on Wednesday said that he would "rather not have" the North American trade agreement that was negotiated during his first term. Why it matters: The free trade pact that binds North America is up for review next month. The risk of the deal collapsing now appears greater than before. What they're saying: "I'm thinking about maybe we won't be able to make a deal. I would rather not have the USMCA," Trump told reporters in Paris, referring to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. - "I'd rather leave it unsigned, I'd rather have it terminated," the president said — though he added that he "may sign it." - "We do better as a country if we don't have an agreement." Between the lines: An implosion of the deal could be…