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"Lawmakers push back on U.S. getting involved in Israel-Iran conflict."  Views expressed in this World and US news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 18 June 2025, 1334 UTC. Content and Source:  "NPR-up first." URL--https://www.npr.org. Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). Was this newsletter shared with you? Subscribe now. by  Brittney Melton June 18, 2025 Good morning. The 4th annual NPR College Podcast Challenge saw nearly 300 entries. Though they couldn’t all be finalists, the judges received 11 that were notable, honorable mentions.  Take a listen . Here’s the news we’re following today: President Trump intensified his rhetoric against Iran yesterday  by threatening to target Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, claiming he is an easy target. The president is also taking credit for having complete co...

"Israel-Iran conflict heats up...." Views expressed in this World and US news roundup are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 16 June 2025, 1349 UTC. Content and Source:  "Reuters Daily Briefing." URL--https://www.reuters.com. Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com).   Global news you can trust.  Download the Reuters App.   Daily Briefing By Anisha De Hello. Israel says  Tehran residents will 'pay the price'  for Iran’s retaliatory attacks, Trump administration is weighing whether to add 36 countries to its  travel ban  and Israel is furious as  France shuts four weapons stands  at the Paris Airshow. Plus, David Beckham and Gary Oldman  awarded knighthoods .    Today's Top News   Emergency personnel work at an impact site after missiles were launched from Iran to Israel, in Tel Aviv, June 16, 2025. REU...