Morning Wire Evening Wire: Trump’s Two Week Decision & Visa Vetting Tightens | 6.19.25
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Jun 19, 2025 Tensions rise as the President weighs possible military strikes on Iran, reflecting on the precarious balance of diplomacy and conflict. New visa restrictions require applicants to disclose their social media, raising national security concerns. California faces challenges as political responses to an Iranian missile strike unfold. Hurricane Eric weakens after striking Mexico, while legal drama in Boston leads to a shocking acquittal. Trump’s ongoing legal troubles further add to the political turbulence.
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Trump's Iran Decision Balance
- President Trump supports US military strikes on Iran but delays the final decision to allow time for diplomacy.
- He aims to balance peaceful solutions with readiness to use strength if necessary.
Iran Missile Hits Israeli Hospital
- Iranian missiles struck a major Israeli hospital but only after evacuation prevented casualties.
- Israel condemns the attack as targeting civilians, underscoring the conflict’s severity.
Stricter US Visa Screenings
- The US State Department resumed visa interviews with enhanced social media vetting.
- This aims to identify anti-American views or terrorism support among applicants.