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By Sarah Naffa June 20, 2025

In the news today: President Donald Trump said he will decide within two weeks whether the United States will directly attack Iran; an appeals court lets Trump keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles; and abortion clinics are closing across the U.S., even in states where abortion is legal. Also, Honda recalls more than 259,000 cars across the U.S. A member of the Israeli security forces checks a damaged area a day after it was hit by an Iranian missile strike in Ramat Gan, Israel, Friday. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) WORLD NEWS Trump says he’ll decide whether US will directly attack Iran within 2 weeks President Donald Trump said Thursday he will decide within two weeks whether the U.S. military will get directly involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran given the “substantial chance” for renewed negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program. Read more.

What to know: Trump has been weighing whether to attack Iran by striking its well-defended Fordo uranium enrichment facility, which is buried under a mountain and widely considered to be out of reach of all but America’s “bunker-buster” bombs. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he trusted Trump would “do what’s best for America.”

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ A week into their war, Israel and Iran launch new strikes even as diplomatic effort gets underway Europeans see a window for diplomacy as they meet Iran’s top diplomat Fact Focus: Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites pose limited radiation risks POLITICS Appeals court lets Trump keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles An appeals court on Thursday allowed Trump to keep control of National Guard troops he deployed to Los Angeles following protests over immigration raids. The decision halts a ruling from a lower court judge who found Trump acted illegally when he activated the soldiers over opposition from California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Read more.

Why this matters: In its decision, a three-judge panel on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously concluded it was likely Trump lawfully exercised his authority in federalizing control of the guard. “The undisputed facts demonstrate that before the deployment of the National Guard, protesters ‘pinned down’ several federal officers and threw ‘concrete chunks, bottles of liquid, and other objects’ at the officers. Protesters also damaged federal buildings and caused the closure of at least one federal building. And a federal van was attacked by protesters who smashed in the van’s windows,” the court wrote. Trump celebrated the decision on his Truth Social platform, calling it a “BIG WIN.” Newsom welcomed one aspect of the decision: “The court rightly rejected Trump’s claim that he can do whatever he wants with the National Guard and not have to explain himself to a court,” Newsom said. “The President is not a king and is not above the law.”

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ ICE raids and their uncertainty scare off workers and baffle businesses   Federal immigration agents asked to leave Dodger Stadium parking lot, team says   Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis   On Juneteenth, Trump complains about 'too many' holidays   Some US restaurants and servers oppose Republicans’ ‘no tax on tips’ budget proposal   Acting head of civil rights agency defends decisions undercutting transgender workers   Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico   Senate Republicans hold hearing on Biden’s mental fitness as Democrats boycott   Democrats look to 1st Trump midterms for 2025 races and 2026 momentum   Sig Sauer, faced with lawsuits over a popular pistol, gets protection in New Hampshire   A Border Patrol agent died in 2009. His widow is still fighting a backlogged US program for benefits   Florida officials let public universities free up millions to pay student-athletes Democrats in Virginia have a hefty fundraising advantage heading into November general election   Former US ambassador to Ukraine who resigned in protest launches run for Congress in Michigan HEALTH Abortion clinics are closing, even in states where abortion is legal The abortion funding system across the U.S. is battered three years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and allowed states to enforce bans. An initial surge of donations has subsided, scores of clinics have closed and advocates fear federal policy changes will result in more shutting down. Read more.

Why this matters: Since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, advocacy group I Need An A, which operates a website providing information about abortion options, has tallied 105 clinics closing. There were 29 closures in states where abortion is now banned at all stages of pregnancy and 11 in states where the procedure is banned at about six weeks’ gestation, before many women realize they are pregnant. But 65 of the closures were in other states. At the same time, 34 clinics have opened or moved to states where abortion is legal.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Inside the legal fight over the telehealth clinics that help women defy abortion bans ‘I was terrified I was going to die.’ Rape victims in Brazil struggle to access legal abortions ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS READ Retired military officer: Outspoken Nicaraguan opposition figure shot to death at his home in Costa Rica Fatal hurricane: Erick turns rainmaker after hitting Mexico’s Pacific coast Diplomatic immunity: Family of British teen killed in crash involving US driver receive police apology 737 Max planes: NTSB urges quick fix on Boeing engines to prevent smoke from filling cabin after a bird strike Brake pedal issue: Honda recalls more than 259,000 cars across the US Now streaming: HAIM, ‘The Gilded Age,’ Benson Boone, and astronaut Sally Ride Today in History: In 1837, Queen Victoria acceded to the British throne WATCH Kenya: AP photographer recounts capturing shooting of a man by a police officer during protests Colonial Williamsburg: African meeting house buried beneath parking lot rising again Critically endangered species: Sunflower sea star spawning hopes to turn the tide for ocean recovery A CHANGE OF PACE Benson Boone performs during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. In April. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) Who will have the 2025 song of the summer? We offer some predictions What makes a great song of the summer? It may be subject to the eye (well, ear) of the beholder, but The Associated Press views the song of the summer as the one that takes over the warm months, blasting from car speakers and at beach barbecues in equal measure. Here are the AP’s 2025 song of the summer predictions, along with past victors.

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