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'Snowflake': Donald Trump's Kennedy Center tarp cover-up sparks criticism

David Mouriquand Mon, June 15, 2026 at 4:16 AM CDT It's been a busy weekend for Donald Trump, with the announcement of a framework deal to end the war with Iran, the World Cup in full swing in the US, the New York Knicks securing their first NBA victory in 53 years, and his 80th birthday celebrations yesterday with the controversial UFC cage fight on the White House lawn. However, there's one embarrassing element that is literally being covered up: the removal of Trump's name from the J ...

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Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California

June 15, 2026, 4:08 PM An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, the base said. "Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene and the situation is ongoing," the base said in a statement. The crash was reported at about 11:20 a.m. local time. The base has closed the airfield and said all inbound planes are being diverted. The Air Force and NASA conduct test flights of new and developmental aircraf ...

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Newsom Says Trump's Justice Department Is Investigating Him and His Wife

June 15, 2026, 2:19 p.m. ET Federal agents have questioned friends and associates of Gov. Gavin Newsom of California and his wife, Mr. Newsom said on Monday in a video in which he accused President Trump of using the Justice Department to punish a political enemy. The full scope of any investigation remains unclear. But Mr. Newsom's aides say part of the federal investigation appears to focus on his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Former employees of the governor and people affiliated with his ...

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'ALF' Star Anne Schedeen Dies at 77; Family Remembers Her 'Burning Hatred for Trump'

Anne Schedeen, who played the matriarch of a suburban family hiding a cuddly alien on "ALF," died at age 77, her family announced Sunday on Facebook. In a statement, Schedeen's family wrote "She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of creative energy, whip smart humor, delight in her family, adoration for little dogs, burning hatred for Trump, passion for second-hand thrifting, and love for a good story. We are bereft without her. We loved her so so much, as did all who met her. ...

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Schumer calls on Trump to brief Congress on 'understanding' with Iran

06/15/26 2:14 PM ET Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) called on the Trump administration Monday to brief Congress immediately on the “understanding” with Iran that President Trump says would reopen the Strait of Hormuz but leaves the future of Iran’s nuclear program for later talks. “The American people deserve details and full transparency – what exactly is in this ‘understanding’? Will servicemembers remain in harm’s way?” Schumer said in a statement. “Trump must release the de ...

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Trump sought to break Iran's regime. He settled for reopening Hormuz.

(Washington Post) President Donald Trump declared an end to his campaign against Iran’s leaders with an exhortation on Sunday: “Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” With the Iranian regime still in place, he was celebrating a resumption of the way the world was on Feb. 27, the day before the United States and Israel attacked Iran. A return to a version of the status quo was a far cry from the original aims of a war effort that kicked off with a vow to come to the aid of the Iranian protesters who had taken to their nation’s streets to denounce their regime.

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Graham 'concerned' that Iran views deal with U.S. differently than Trump administration

(The Hill) Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) said Sunday that he is “concerned” that the U.S. and Iranian governments have “different” views of the deal that the two sides have agreed to. “I am pleased to hear the memorandum of understanding with Iran to allow the Strait of Hormuz to open has been agreed to. I will be watching closely the ensuing negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program and other matters,” Graham, an Iran hawk, wrote on social platform X. “I am somewhat concerned that Iran’s view of the agreement seems different than what the American negotiating team is claiming,” the South Carolina Republican added.

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Defense minister says Israel won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza

(AP) Israel’s defense minister said Monday that Israel won’t withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, potentially challenging an interim deal that Iran and the United States reached hours earlier that includes opening the Strait of Hormuz and further extending a shaky ceasefire. Details of the deal were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.

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Jimmy Kimmel Wishes Donald Trump Happy Birthday With Jeffrey Epstein-Inspired Birthday Card

(Variety) Jimmy Kimmel wished President Donald Trump a happy birthday over Instagram on Sunday, posting a birthday card that resembled a note Trump allegedly addressed to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when he turned 50. "Happy 80th Donald!" The card reads. "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday and may every day be another wonderful secret."

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'Snowflake': Donald Trump's Kennedy Center tarp cover-up sparks criticism

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