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Expert suggests humiliation awaits Trump if he signs Iran deal

Insider editor Michael Weiss cautioned that any Iran deal President Donald Trump signs based on leaked details would constitute a "major humiliation" for the president.

According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, the proposed agreement grants Iran $300 billion in reconstruction money and $24 billion in cash — half before negotiations begin — while addressing only a ceasefire extension with no substantive progress on missile programs, financing, or terrorist proxy support.

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Three-time Trump voters voice displeasure with the president

Annette Dombrowski and Chris Tackett, three-time Trump voters from Ohio, expressed deep disappointment with the president during interviews with MS NOW’s Alex Tabet on Friday, citing economic struggles and unfulfilled campaign promises.

The interviews came as a Conn-Selmer manufacturing plant in Eastlake, Ohio, announced closure, with Trump ally John Paulson sending jobs to China, according to reports by “Morning Joe," co-host Jonathan Lemire.

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Republican Nancy Mace swears revenge on Trump after losing her gubernatorial primary race

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) fired back at President Donald Trump after losing her South Carolina gubernatorial primary race, vowing revenge by leaving office in January 2027.

Mace lost to Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Pam Evette, reported The Hill.

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Dan Bongino delivers harsh response after Tucker Carlson's claim

Conservative political commentator Tucker Carlson alleged Thursday that President Donald Trump ordered the FBI to shut down its investigation into Thomas Crooks, the man accused of attempting to assassinate the president in 2024.

In his Thursday interview with Mario Nawal, a Lebanese-Australian entrepreneur and prominent podcast host, Carlson claimed former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino told him in December that Trump halted the probe.

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Iranian negotiators recruit psychologists believing Trump is impaired: journalist

Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill reported that Iranian negotiators have enlisted senior psychologists to assess communications intended for President Donald Trump during ongoing peace talks with Washington.

According to Iranian sources, negotiators believe Trump is legitimately mentally ill and is operating in an impaired mental state, Scahill explained during his appearance on the podcast “Breaking Points.”

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DHS chief's comments about Mayor Zohran Mamdami met with disdain

The Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin faced criticism after attacking New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a press conference.

Mullin said neither gets along, and added, "It's shameful, and hopefully people in New York will wise up and get a true leader in there in a few years."

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Prosecutor in Charlie Kirk case could face contempt of court charges: report

Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard faces potential contempt of court charges after appearing on Fox News in April to discuss evidence in the high-profile Charlie Kirk shooting case, allegedly violating a judge's gag order.

Fourth District Judge Tony Graf Jr. is expected to determine if Ballard's media appearance breached court restrictions on out-of-court statements, according to NBC News. Tyler Robinson's defense attorneys filed a motion characterizing Ballard's appearance as a contemptuous media tour, designed to circumvent judicial limitations.

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CNN reporter dumbstruck by Trump's new DNI nominee

President Donald Trump reversed course Thursday on his Intelligence Chief pick, nominating former SEC chairman Jay Clayton as permanent director of national intelligence hours after the House failed to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

The abrupt shift came days after Trump insisted to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) he would not abandon housing official Bill Pulte as the acting director, making the reversal a striking capitulation.

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Bud Light to sponsor UFC Freedom 250, despite massive MAGA boycott

Bud Light branding appeared on the White House South Lawn ahead of UFC Freedom 250, a seven-fight card celebrating President Donald Trump's 80th birthday on June 14.

The temporary arena covering the South Lawn displays logos for Ram, Morgan & Morgan, Bud Light, and Crypto.com, reports Anchorage Daily News.

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Experts react with dismay to Trump's Iran updates on Fox & Friends

President Donald Trump called "Fox & Friends" to discuss the Iran war, boasting about dropping $250 million of bombs on Iran and claiming the country is in submission.

He complained media coverage suggested the strikes were not hard enough and claimed Iranian officials appreciate American journalists' assistance, according to journalist Aaron Rupar.

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6 states publicly decline to participate in Trump's Great American State Fair

Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Oregon have publicly declined to send official delegations to President Donald Trump's Great American State Fair on the National Mall, opening June 25.

Three additional states remain uncommitted two weeks before the grand opening, according to reports by NOTUS.

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MS NOW host argues Trump is now isolated inside the White House

MS NOW host Jonathan Lemire reported President Donald Trump has become isolated within his own White House, citing reports from The New York Times' Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan's forthcoming book.

Lemire noted that Vice President JD Vance and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles retreated to the Situation Room with Trump's inner circle, but excluded the president. Lemire characterized Trump as operating in an echo chamber where he only hears from people who agree with him, with no domestic travel and feedback limited to AI slop on Truth Social.

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Hazmat teams swarm Pentagon over potential air quality issue

Pentagon police wearing gas masks and full chemical protective gear entered the Pentagon after an air quality issue was detected.

The Pentagon Force Protection Agency's hazardous materials team and Arlington County Fire Department responded to the incident on Thursday, locking down floors 2 through 5 in corridors 4 through 7, according to three sources who spoke with CNN.

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