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Iran Intelligence, Supreme Court Term Ends, Gaza Food Program

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Jun 27, 2025
Former First Lady Michelle Obama shares her journey of redefining herself in her new podcast, discussing the complexities of ambition and personal choice. The conversation highlights the importance of owning one’s narrative while reflecting on significant life moments. Meanwhile, the podcast dives into U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear program and concludes with a review of the Supreme Court's recent rulings, connecting domestic policies to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Expect engaging insights mixed with candid reflections.
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Long-Term U.S. Focus on Fordow

  • U.S. military tracked Iran's nuclear site Fordow secretly for over 15 years.
  • They developed a Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb to destroy deep underground targets like Fordow.
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Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Case

  • The Supreme Court is expected to rule on birthright citizenship amid challenges to nationwide injunctions.
  • The administration asked the court to bar such injunctions to make policy litigation harder.
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Deadly Gaza Food Distribution Sites

  • New U.S.-funded Gaza food sites have caused hundreds of Palestinian deaths as crowds approach.
  • Sites are placed in military zones where Israeli troops use force to clear crowds.
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