Today’s Headlines: President Trump called for a ceasefire between Iran and Israel Monday night—then accused both sides of not knowing “what the fuck they’re doing” after the ceasefire didn’t immediately happen. By Tuesday, a fragile truce emerged, though both sides warned they’d resume attacks if provoked. Trump also abruptly tweeted that China could keep buying Iranian oil—despite his prior threats—after they helped keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Meanwhile, a leaked classified report revealed that U.S. airstrikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by a few months, not the “total obliteration” Trump implied. The White House dismissed the report as inaccurate and “demeaning.” In Florida, construction has started on a bizarre new 1,000-bed immigration detention center—dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz”—deep in the Everglades, where escapees would allegedly face only pythons and gators. Toy prices are spiking due to tariffs on Chinese goods, rising faster than inflation. At the same time, nearly 2 million student loan borrowers may soon see wage garnishment as Trump-era loan collections ramp back up. House Democrats elected Rep. Robert Garcia as their new ranking member on the Oversight Committee, while the late Rep. Gerry Connolly’s official account mysteriously posted an endorsement from beyond the grave.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
CNN: Live updates: Iran-Israel conflict: Trump rebukes both sides hours after ceasefire
CNBC: Oil tumbles for a second day, loses 6% as Iran-Israel ceasefire eases supply concerns
NY Times: Strike Set Back Iran’s Nuclear Program by Only a Few Months, U.S. Report Says
WaPo: Florida builds ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ for migrant detainees in Everglades
WSJ: Nearly Two Million Student-Loan Borrowers Are at Risk of Docked Pay This Summer
Axios: Rep. Robert Garcia elected top Democrat on House Oversight Committee
Axios: Dead congressman promotes candidate for his seat on social media
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