New York City on high alert for Democrat mayoral primary after US strikes Iran
The NYPD increases security across New York City before Tuesday's primary as mayoral candidates, including frontrunner Andrew Cuomo, respond to U.S. strikes on Iran.
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Iran launches attack on US base in Qatar, Iranian state TV reports
Iran launched retaliatory strikes Qatar's Al-Udeid airbase, a critical U.S. military hub for CENTCOM operations, following American attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.
Texas lieutenant gov calls out Abbott for last-minute THC bill veto
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expresses disappointment over Gov. Greg Abbott's late-night veto of a cannabis bill with overwhelming Republican support.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Virginia’s Request to Dismiss Felon Voting Case
The Supreme Court on June 23 rejected Virginia’s request to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state’s lifetime voting ban on convicted felons. The new order in O’Bannon v. King took the form of an unsigned order. No justices dissented. The court did not explain its decision. Original News Source Link – Epoch TimesRunning For Office?
Trump slams Russia’s casual threat to arm Iran with nuclear weapons: ‘That’s why Putin’s the boss’
President Donald Trump took a jab at Russia's former president following comments that other countries would step in and provide Iran with nuclear warheads.
Ex-ICE chief warns Biden’s border crisis likely fueled Iranian sleeper threat in US
Former acting ICE director warns former President Joe Biden's border crisis may have worsened Iranian sleeper cell threat as DHS issues terrorism bulletin following the U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites.
White House Warns Iran, Says Closing Hormuz Strait ‘Would Be Foolish’
The White House has warned Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear targets. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council is deliberating blocking the channel, which forms a choke point for oil and gas shipped out of the Middle East through the Persian Gulf.