• News Stand
  • Posts
  • VP Vance Heads Into the Heart of Troubled Los Angeles

VP Vance Heads Into the Heart of Troubled Los Angeles

Hundreds of Americans Flee Iran as Regional Conflict Escalates

Author

Nate Kennedy
June 23, 2025

POLICY & POLITICS

Trump ignites debate on presidential authority with Iran strikes and wins praise from Republicans

President Donald Trump’s bombardment of three sites in Iran quickly sparked debate in Congress over his authority to launch the strikes, with Republicans praising Trump for decisive action even as many Democrats warned he should have sought congressional approval.

GOP’s food stamp plan is found to violate Senate rules. It’s the latest setback for Trump’s big bill

In another blow to the Republicans’ tax and spending cut bill, the Senate parliamentarian has advised that a proposal to shift some food stamps costs from the federal government to states — a centerpiece of GOP savings efforts — would violate the chamber’s rules.

CULTURE & SOCIETY

The strange bedfellows driving — and winning — the war on porn

Feminists, religious crusaders and “alpha male” influencers have turned the tide in the decades-old battle over adult content.

Glastonbury begins and Squid Game ends: What's coming up this week

Did you get tickets to Glastonbury festival this year? Not to worry if not, you can watch from the comfort of your own home on BBC iPlayer.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Oil prices jump more than 2% after U.S. strikes on Iran raise fears of supply disruption

Oil markets are reacting to Washington’s surprise attack against Iranian nuclear sites, further escalating the Iran-Israel conflict and raising questions over the crude supply outlook.

Bitcoin briefly sinks below $99,000 as U.S. strikes on Iran trigger crypto market sell-off

Spot bitcoin ETF inflows froze late last week as institutional investors grew cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Iran response.

AROUND THE STAND

A year ago, LSU’s baseball team barely had a dozen returning players — now, they’re national champions. Coach Jay Johnson’s crew pieced together a new lineup, leaned into grit and hustle, and brought home LSU’s eighth title with the kind of comeback story sports fans live for.

That leftover pulled pork in your fridge? It’s more than just a repeat meal — it’s your ticket to next-level tacos, cheesy mac, or even a breakfast hash. With the right storage and a little imagination, last night’s dinner becomes today’s standout.

Johnny Depp says fighting his defamation trial was never about revenge — it was about truth. Risking it all, he stood his ground, and now, with new films underway, he’s reminding the world he never really left.

Michelle Obama stirred things up this week, joking she’s “glad” she didn’t have a son — especially one like Barack. In a candid chat with her brother and Angie Martinez, she opened up about raising daughters who want to build their own paths, on their own terms.

Love your morning brew? So do two-thirds of Americans. While caffeine may briefly raise blood pressure, experts say regular coffee drinkers typically build a tolerance — meaning your daily cup likely isn’t hurting your heart.

This email is never sent unsolicited. You have received this email because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you.

To opt out, see the links below.

Advertise With Us Each month, our Newsletters reaches over 3 million Americans who are affluent, well-informed and response-oriented adults.

For information on advertising, please contact Click Movement Advertising Sales here.