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Flamethrower Attack at U.S. Protest, Kamala Harris Eyes California Governorship

A violent attack with a makeshift flamethrower disrupts a pro-Israeli demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, now being investigated as a potential act of terrorism. Meanwhile, former Vice President Kamala Harris is rumored to be considering a run for California governor, stirring the political landscape. Plus, South Korea prepares for a pivotal presidential election following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, with significant implications for the country's foreign policy. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.axios.com/2025/06/01/boulder-colorado-pearl-street-attackhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7qk1p_hBKAhttps://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/06/01/boulder-attack-during-peaceful-pro-israel-walk-on-pearl-street-leaves-multiple-injured-some-critically-suspect-in-custody/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wcWTV5fVx4https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/06/02/several-injured-possibly-with-burns-in-a-colorado-attack-the-fbi-is-investigating-as-terrorism_6741905_4.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-06-01/california-democrats-walz-booker-harris-newsomhttps://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-06-01/california-democrats-gubernatorial-candidateshttps://www.ktvu.com/news/why-kamala-harris-could-run-california-governor-bypass-another-white-house-bidhttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/26/california-republicans-kamala-harris-governor-run-00368028https://www.talk995.com/2025/05/26/california-republicans-want-kamala-harris-to-run-for-governor/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_South_Korean_presidential_electionhttps://carnegieendowment.org/research/2025/05/the-transformation-of-south-korean-progressive-foreign-policy?lang=enhttps://lens.civicus.org/interview/as-far-right-forces-gain-ground-the-political-landscape-is-shifting-to-the-right/https://www.aei.org/foreign-and-defense-policy/will-washington-be-blindsided-by-south-koreas-june-3-presidential-election/

Snap Elections and NATO’s New Defense Goals

South Korea prepares for a snap presidential election following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, while Poland's presidential runoff could reshape its EU relations. Meanwhile, the Netherlands hosts a crucial NATO summit focusing on increased defense spending. Join us as we explore these pivotal global events and their potential impacts.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_South_Korean_presidential_electionhttps://goodauthority.org/news/what-to-expect-in-south-koreas-june-3-snap-election/https://asiatimes.com/2025/05/3-things-to-watch-ahead-of-june-3-south-korea-presidential-vote/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM4Y0NwWXVAhttps://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250601-s-korea-presidential-candidates-rally-ahead-of-june-3-votehttps://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250601-poles-begin-voting-for-new-president-in-pivotal-runoff-electionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09Ng6xgpLKIhttps://en.detector.media/post/is-poland-going-the-right-wing-direction-presidential-elections-2025https://www.nato-pa.int/news/nato-summit-must-take-bold-steps-strengthen-rebalance-defenceshttps://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/country-risk-month-ahead-june-2025https://thinktank.pk/2025/05/28/why-nato-chief-fears-about-the-hague-summit/https://www.tovima.com/world/natos-rutte-signals-5-defence-spending-target-ahead-of-june-summit/https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/trump-and-zelenskyy-could-shake-up-nato-summit-1748335910.html

Trump’s Nuclear Energy Ambitions and Tensions with Israel

In today's episode, we explore President Trump's ambitious executive orders to quadruple U.S. nuclear energy capacity by 2050, and the challenges that come with it. We also delve into the House's passage of a major budget and tax bill with significant corporate tax cuts. Additionally, we discuss President Trump's stern warning to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu against military action on Iran, highlighting the delicate balance in U.S.-Israel relations. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/what-trumps-new-executive-orders-mean-for-the-us-nuclear-energy-industry/https://world-nuclear-news.org/articles/trump-sets-out-aim-to-quadruple-us-nuclear-capacityhttps://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/05/president-trump-signs-4-executive-ordershttps://www.balch.com/insights/publications/2025/05/executive-orders-unlocking-nuclear-energyhttps://www.mcguirewoods.com/client-resources/alerts/2025/5/executive-orders-seek-resurgence-of-nuclear-power-in-u-s/https://budget.house.gov/press-release/what-they-are-saying-president-trump-congratulates-house-republicans-on-passage-of-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-acthttps://www.proskauertaxtalks.com/2025/05/one-big-beautiful-bill-passed-by-the-house/https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/tax-bill-moves-on-to-senate-whats-nexthttps://kaufmanrossin.com/blog/house-budget-bill-2025-tax-provisions/https://taxlawcenter.org/blog/house-passed-tax-bill-would-end-many-clean-energy-credits-and-add-unworkable-rules-to-othershttps://www.axios.com/2025/05/27/trump-netanyahu-not-bomb-iran-nuclear-talkshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP4sZFN8T_4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnBeHY1KNL4https://www.jta.org/2025/05/28/politics/trump-confirms-he-told-netanyahu-not-to-attack-iran-saying-i-dont-think-its-appropriatehttps://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-i-told-netanyahu-striking-iran-would-be-very-inappropriate-as-deal-close/

U.S. Visa Policy Shake-Up and Middle East Tensions Escalate

In today's episode, we delve into the U.S. State Department's decision to pause student visa interviews, a move that could disrupt higher education and international student enrollment. We also cover the U.S. Court of International Trade's ruling against tariffs from the Trump era. In international news, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announces the death of a senior Hamas leader, Mohammed Sinwar, in a recent airstrike, raising tensions in the Middle East. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://time.com/7289060/us-student-visa-interviews-paused-embassies-trump-social-media-vetting/https://www.boundless.com/blog/us-student-visa-interview-pause/https://oiss.yale.edu/news/temporary-pause-of-scheduling-new-visa-interviews-for-f-j-visa-applicantshttps://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-colleges-international-students-trump-administration-visa-pausehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-halting-student-visa-appointments-ahead-of-expanded-social-media-vetting/https://www.foxnews.com/politics/state-department-ramp-up-screening-social-media-vetting-student-visa-applicants-interviews-pausedhttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/global/international-students-us/2025/05/28/state-dept-expand-social-media-screening-intlhttps://time.com/7289060/us-student-visa-interviews-paused-embassies-trump-social-media-vetting/https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2025/May/27/us-halts-student-visa-interviews-eyes-stricter-social-media-vetting-reporthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46XeVp1Wav4https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-855766https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/28/netanyahu-says-israeli-forces-killed-hamas-leader-mohammed-sinwar/https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/28/hamas-chief-mohammed-sinwar-eliminated-by-israel-benjamin-netanyahu-says

Controversial Legislation and Presidential Pardons Stir Political Debate

In today's episode, we delve into the House's narrow passage of a major budget bill backed by former President Trump, which proposes significant cuts to Medicaid and Medicare. We explore the potential impacts on healthcare and the challenges the bill faces in the Senate. Additionally, we discuss Trump's surprising pardons of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, and the implications of appointing Ed Martin as the Justice Department's pardon attorney. Lastly, we examine the Trump administration's controversial policies on federal employment, including high salaries for political appointees and the reclassification of civil servants. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these unfolding stories.Sources:https://budget.house.gov/press-release/what-they-are-saying-president-trump-congratulates-house-republicans-on-passage-of-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-acthttps://bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/whats-in-the-2025-house-republican-tax-bill/https://www.medicarerights.org/medicare-watch/2025/05/22/broken-promises-republicans-budget-reconciliation-bill-would-cut-medicarehttps://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/05/what-they-are-saying-one-big-beautiful-bill-clears-house/https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2025-05-22-house-passes-reconciliation-bill-significant-impacts-medicaid-health-insurance-marketplaceshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-pardon-reality-tv-stars-todd-julie-chrisley/https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/president-trump-grant-full-pardons-reality-tv-stars-todd-julie-chrisleyhttps://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/trump-announces-pardon-todd-julie-chrisley-after-reality-tv-stars-fraud-tax-evasion-convictionshttps://www.axios.com/2025/05/28/trump-pardons-chrisley-walczak-jenkinshttps://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-pardons-stewart-rhodes-jan-6-ed-martin-b2759341.htmlhttps://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/ed-martin-oath-keepers-jan-6/2025/05/27/id/1212536/https://archive.org/details/MSNBCW_20250528_200000_Deadline_White_Househttps://www.nationalmemo.comhttps://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osec/osec20250523https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-political-appointeeshttps://chieforganizer.org/2025/05/27/converting-federal-workers-to-political-appointees/https://inthesetimes.com/article/donald-trumps-scott-walker-federal-workershttps://www.commonwealmagazine.org/michael-lewis-plutocrats-government-public-service

Press Freedom Lawsuit, Gaza Aid Crisis, and CDC Safety Team Disbanded

In today's episode, NPR and Colorado public radio stations challenge the Trump administration's funding cuts in a federal lawsuit. We also delve into the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where aid distribution faces significant hurdles amid ongoing conflict. Additionally, we discuss the implications of the CDC's decision to disband its drowning prevention team, raising concerns over child safety. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/npr-sues-trump-over-executive-order-slashing-funding/https://www.cpr.org/2025/05/27/colorado-public-radio-npr-and-stations-in-aspen-and-ignacio-sue-trump-over-funding-cuts-restrictions/https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/npr-sues-trump-administration-executive-order-cut-finding-122224908https://www.iom.int/news/global-camp-coordination-camp-management-cluster-condemns-attacks-displacement-sites-gazahttps://www.unrwa.org/resources/reports/unrwa-situation-report-172-situation-gaza-strip-and-west-bank-including-east-jerusalemhttps://www.ochaopt.org/content/gaza-humanitarian-response-update-11-24-may-2025https://abcnews.go.com/US/heartbreaking-thousands-overwhelm-gaza-food-distribution-site-after/story?id=122245053https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2025/05/27/cdc-drowning-safety-team-no-longer-afloat-00369881https://www.multistate.us/insider/2025/5/27/states-move-to-ban-water-fluoridation-utah-and-florida-enacted-laws-in-2025https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/26/the-pools-open-trumps-laid-off-the-team-that-helps-protect-swimmers-00363426https://www.mcaa.org/pca/news/government-affairs-update-2025-05-26/https://www.robertkinglawfirm.com/personal-injury/military-base-water-contamination-lawsuit/fort-detrick/

Trump Extends EU Tariff Deadline, Canada Faces U.S. Tensions

In today's episode, former President Trump grants the European Union an extension on tariff hikes, averting a potential trade conflict. Meanwhile, Memorial Day marks the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death, blending remembrance with calls for social justice. Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, confronts immediate challenges in U.S. relations amid economic tensions. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2025/05/26/11104458/us-agrees-to-extend-deadline-for-eu-trade-negotiations-to-9-julyhttps://www.winebusiness.com/news/link/303392https://www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/05/26/trump-delays-50-tariff-on-eu-goods-extends-deadline-to-july-9https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2025/05/25/george-floyd-murder-five-year-anniversary-minneapolishttps://afsc.org/news/five-years-after-george-floyd-struggle-real-community-safety-continueshttps://www.wfmj.com/story/52801236/thousands-mark-5th-anniversary-of-george-floyds-murder-as-they-call-for-justice-and-decry-trumphttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/newsletter/2025-05-26/essential-arts-george-floyd-anniversary-minneapolis-protest-murals-memorialize-the-movementhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXN_oa81cwIhttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-lays-wreath-arlington-national-cemetery-mark-memorial/story?id=122196246https://people.com/president-trump-calls-biden-administration-scum-in-memorial-day-message-11741788https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-arlington-national-cemetery-memorial-day-2025-05-26/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUU4asORX7ohttps://www.axios.com/2025/05/26/trump-memorial-day-speech-politicshttps://www.pm.gc.ca/en/mandate-letters/2025/05/21/mandate-letterhttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/26/mark-carney-priority-list-rookie-prime-minister-00369840https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2025/05/21/7212052/https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/amid-tepid-satisfaction-election-outcome-canadians-outline-their-priorities-new-liberal-governmenthttps://macdonaldlaurier.ca/new-parliament-gathering-this-week-was-produced-by-a-losers-election-ken-coates-in-national-newswatch/

NSC Overhaul, EU Tariff Extension, and Musk’s Cost-Cutting Clash

In today's episode, we explore the Trump administration's major restructuring of the National Security Council, aiming to streamline operations and shift policy authority. We also cover President Trump's decision to extend the EU tariff deadline, opening the door for further negotiations. Additionally, we delve into the internal conflicts at the Interior Department, highlighting the challenges faced by Elon Musk's cost-cutting initiatives. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/23/trump-national-security-council-00368787https://www.axios.com/2025/05/23/white-house-national-security-council-trump-rubiohttps://news.bgov.com/bloomberg-government-news/trump-downsizes-national-security-council-in-latest-staff-cutshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/privileged-to-do-so-donald-trump-delays-50-tariff-on-eu-goods-to-make-room-for-talks/articleshow/121400853.cmshttps://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/trump-grants-eu-tariff-extension-after-good-call-ursula-von-der-leyenhttps://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2025/05/26/11104458/us-agrees-to-extend-deadline-for-eu-trade-negotiations-to-9-julyhttps://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/trump-grants-eu-tariff-extension-after-good-call-ursula-von-der-leyenhttps://www.lemonde.fr/en/united-states/article/2025/05/20/musk-says-he-will-spend-a-lot-less-on-future-political-campaigns_6741460_133.htmlhttps://democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/we-already-knew-trump-and-musk-are-stealing-youhttps://www.unilad.com/news/politics/elon-musk-trump-administration-role-rumors-016936-20250525https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/elon-musk-washington-doge-exit-donald-trump/articleshow/121341794.cmshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_federal_agencies_targeted_by_DOGE

Major Prisoner Swap Amidst Conflict, U.S. Megabill Sparks Debate, and NYC Mayor’s Charges Dropped

In today's episode, we delve into the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine since the conflict began, despite ongoing hostilities. We also explore the U.S. House's passage of a controversial $4 trillion megabill impacting immigration and clean energy policies. Additionally, we cover the Department of Justice's decision to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, leading to significant political shifts. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/3rd-stage-of-russia-ukraine-prisoner-exchange-to-begin-zelenskyy/3578678https://www.rferl.org/amp/ukraine-russia-prisoner-swap-kyiv-drone-moscow/33423513.htmlhttps://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-may-24-2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyWuTiVkokYhttps://abcnews.go.com/International/russia-hits-ukraine-massive-drone-missile-barrage-amid/story?id=122173886https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/05/21/congress/house-gop-releases-changes-to-megabill-00364358https://www.grantthornton.com/insights/newsletters/tax/2025/hot-topics/may-20/republicans-aim-to-advance-megabill-out-of-house-this-weekhttps://www.progressivecaucuscenter.org/unrig-the-rules/2025/05/19https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/05/21/congress/house-republicans-clean-energy-tax-credits-ira-00364398https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/tax-bill-passed-house-republicans-gut-biden-era-122086148https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/justice-department-investigation-andrew-cuomo-testimony-congress/3918285/https://ivn.us/posts/doj-opens-cuomo-investigation-ranked-choice-mayoral-primary-nears-2025-05-21https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/341-25/transcript-mayor-adams-appears-live-abc-7-s-eyewitness-news-5-00-https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/justice-department-investigation-andrew-cuomo-testimony-congress/3918285/?os=i

Trump’s Diplomatic Clash, DOJ’s Reform Reversal, and NYC’s Mayoral Showdown

In today's episode, we delve into a heated Oval Office meeting where President Trump confronted South African President Ramaphosa over controversial claims. We also explore the Department of Justice's decision to drop key police reform consent decrees, marking a significant shift in federal oversight. Plus, the New York City mayoral race heats up as Andrew Cuomo challenges Eric Adams, with both candidates navigating complex political landscapes. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.cfr.org/article/trumps-confrontation-south-africas-president-derails-effort-cool-tensionshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-musk-south-africa-president-meeting-tense-relations/https://www.axios.com/2025/05/21/trump-south-africa-president-video-footage-oval-officehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/justice-department-minneapolis-louisville-police-departments/https://www.axios.com/2025/05/21/justice-department-police-reform-louisville-minneapolishttps://www.lpm.org/news/2025-05-21/doj-to-drop-consent-decree-in-louisvillehttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/us-department-justices-civil-rights-division-dismisses-biden-era-police-investigations-andhttps://www.andrewcuomo.com/press/andrew-cuomo-releases-first-ad-2025-mayors-race-crisishttps://www.andrewcuomo.com/press/cuomo-campaign-raises-unprecedented-39-million-just-80-dayshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WHTAkYJOzshttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/19/the-cuomo-paradox-unpopular-yet-still-leading-the-new-york-city-mayors-race-00356426https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSlyHljvUZEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD9YKFeEYbMhttps://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/justice-department-investigation-andrew-cuomo-testimony-congress/?os=wtmb5utkcxk5refapprefapphttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/23/eric-adams-appears-to-be-running-a-real-campaign-as-cuomo-rakes-in-cash-00368990https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH_ZN4sNE6s/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH9WqdVvxTy/?locale=pt_BR