CNN 5 Things Iranians flee, ICE worksite raids, minimum wage proposal & more.
Jun 17, 2025
People are fleeing Tehran amid escalating tensions and warnings from Trump. The Department of Homeland Security is adjusting its stance on immigration raids, affecting workplaces like farms and restaurants. Surprisingly, there's growing support for a federal minimum wage increase. A federal judge has deemed the cancellation of numerous research grants illegal. Plus, a major food company is responding to consumer demand by changing recipes to eliminate artificial colors.
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Trump's Hardline on Iran Conflict
- President Trump is not seeking just a ceasefire between Israel and Iran but a complete end to the fighting.
- He also indicated the U.S. might abandon negotiations with Iran altogether, marking a significant shift.
DHS Reverses Immigration Raid Guidance
- The Department of Homeland Security reversed its guidance to limit immigration raids in industries reliant on migrant workers.
- The administration now aims to increase immigration arrests despite previous industry pressures to ease enforcement.
US Consumer Spending Drops Sharply
- Retail sales in the U.S. dropped 0.9% in May, the sharpest decline since early this year.
- The biggest factor was a significant drop in car sales reflecting reduced consumer spending.