June 19, 2025

Trump addresses potential Iran conflict; Hurricane Erick strengthens

21 minutes

On today's episode: President Donald Trump addresses whether the US could join Israel in its fight with Iran; Sen. Josh Hawley wants former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen reviewed; the AP reports the Buss family is selling a controlling stake of the Lakers; today is Juneteenth; and the NTSB has a report on May's small plane crash in San Diego.

US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts.

Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico.

Supreme Court work goes on with 16 cases to decide, including birthright citizenship.

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights.

'Nobody knows' Trump won't say whether he will move forward with US strikes on Iran.

Hurricane Erick strengthens to a Category 2 storm as it nears Mexico's Pacific coast.

Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunken driving in boyfriend's death.

NYC mayoral candidate is arrested at immigration court after linking arms with man being detained.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial takes a day off due a juror's illness.

Wall Street ends mixed after the Fed says it's still waiting to see the effects of Trump's tariffs.

Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but sees two cuts this year.

SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported.

Amazon hopes to deliver 10,000 robotaxis annually with new factory, challenging Waymo.

Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.81%, the third consecutive weekly decline.

US unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels.

FDA approves the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV.

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart.

Tyrese Haliburton’s health up in the air as the Pacers face elimination against Thunder in NBA Finals, a controlling stake of 17-time champion Lakers is sold with record valuation, a multi-time Pro Bowl defensive back signs in Baltimore, the Yankees end a three-game stretch of futility, an AL East team is in talks for a sale and more.

Ex-NFL player Ramzee Robinson sues Chiefs for wrongful termination, racial discrimination.

Cheerleaders can now go pro Varsity Spirit's new league offers pay.

South Africa opens a new inquiry into apartheid-era killings known as Cradock Four.

Princess of Wales pulls out of engagement at Royal Ascot.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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