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Welcome to democracyow democracynow.org the Warren Peace Report. I'm Amy Goodman. President Trump and his
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national security team are reportedly skeptical of Iran's proposal to reopen the straight of Hormuz in exchange for16 seconds
tableabling nuclear talks. US officials say President Trump expressed doubts Monday that Iran was acting in good23 seconds
faith. Iran has so far refused Trump's key demand that it end all nuclear enrichment and formally renounce nuclear31 seconds
weapons. In his latest post on Truth Social, Trump threatened Iran to quote better get smart soon.39 seconds
Earlier on Tuesday, Trump posted, quote,41 seconds
"Iran
has just informed us that they're in a state of collapse. They want us
to open the Hormu straight as soon as possible as they try to figure out
their50 seconds
leadership situation, which I believe they will be able to do."55 seconds
This is Brigadier General Muhammad Acinia, a spokesperson for the Iranian Army.1 minute, 4 seconds
Regarding the current situation, we have not considered the war to be over. From the day the fighting stopped and in1 minute, 11 seconds
effect
a ceasefire or silence took place on the battlefield. Since there is no
trust in the United States and our enemies, we have continued in the
same1 minute, 20 seconds
way as during the war, making serious efforts to update our list of targets.1 minute, 26 seconds
In
southern Lebanon, Israel's killed at least seven people on Tuesday,
including emergency workers. It comes as the United Nations reports
since the start1 minute, 35 seconds
of the USIsraeli war on Iran, Iranian authorities have executed 21 people and arrested 4,000. Meanwhile, the US1 minute, 44 seconds
Treasury Department issued a new round of sanctions Tuesday, targeting Iran's banking network and Chinese purchases of1 minute, 51 seconds
Iranian oil. Oil prices continue to rise with Brent crude reaching $112 a barrel.1 minute, 58 seconds
It comes as the United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it's withdrawing from OPEC after nearly 60 years of2 minutes, 6 seconds
membership. The UAE is the third largest oil producer in OPEC behind Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Meanwhile, an NBC news2 minutes, 16 seconds
analysis found that bets on prediction markets wagering on the war's outcome have now surpassed $2 billion.2 minutes, 26 seconds
A federal grand jury has again indicted former FBI director James Comey, this time over his social media post showing2 minutes, 33 seconds
seashells arranged on a beach to read 8647.2 minutes, 39 seconds
The
two-count indictment claims the image was a death threat against
President Trump. Both counts carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in
prison.2 minutes, 48 seconds
The new indictment comes less than a month after Trump dismissed Attorney General Pam Bandi, whom he complained2 minutes, 56 seconds
was not aggressive enough in executing his agenda. A previous Justice Department case against Comey was3 minutes, 4 seconds
dismissed last year when a federal judge found the prosecutor who secured the indictment had been unlawfully3 minutes, 11 seconds
appointed. Comey's second indictment came the same day as his daughter Moren Comey won a court ruling allowing her to3 minutes, 19 seconds
proceed with a lawsuit against the government. Morin Comey was fired as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan last3 minutes, 26 seconds
year. She was the lead federal prosecutor securing the conviction against Epstein co-conspirator Gilain Maxwell.3 minutes, 37 seconds
James Comey responded to his latest indictment in a video posted to Substack on Tuesday.3 minutes, 44 seconds
I'm still innocent. I'm still not afraid. And I still believe in the independent federal judiciary. So, let's go.3 minutes, 52 seconds
The Federal Communications Commission announced Tuesday it's accelerating the review of eight local broadcasting3 minutes, 59 seconds
licenses used by ABC. The agency cited an investigation into whether Disney's diversity, equity, and inclusion4 minutes, 7 seconds
policies, DEI, constitute unlawful discrimination. The move came one day after President Trump and First Lady4 minutes, 16 seconds
Melania Trump publicly demanded ABC fire late night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke he made about the first lady days before4 minutes, 24 seconds
the White House correspondents dinner shooting. Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez said, quote, "This is an4 minutes, 32 seconds
unprecedented
and politically motivated attempt to interfere with how broadcasters
operate, and this unlawful overreach will fail."4 minutes, 43 seconds
The Trump administration's fired all 22 members of the National Science Board,4 minutes, 49 seconds
which is the policy and advisory arm of the National Science Foundation.4 minutes, 55 seconds
Democratic Congress member Zoe Lofgrren of the House Committee on Science,4 minutes, 59 seconds
Space, and Technology said, quote, "This is the latest stupid move made by a president who continues to harm science5 minutes, 7 seconds
and
American innovation. Will the president fill the NSB with MAGA
loyalists who won't stand up to him as he hands over our leadership in
science5 minutes, 16 seconds
to our adversaries?" She asked. Last year, the Trump administration targeted the NSF for sweeping cuts under Elon5 minutes, 24 seconds
Musk. now defunct Department of Government Efficiency or Doge, halting more than 1,6005 minutes, 31 seconds
NSF grants worth nearly $1 billion.5 minutes, 37 seconds
King Charles addressed a joint session of Congress Tuesday. He's only the second British monarch to do so. He5 minutes, 44 seconds
reaffirmed
what he called the enduring bond between the United States and the
United Kingdom and praised NATO while urging continued support for
Ukraine.5 minutes, 55 seconds
In the immediate aftermath of 911 when NATO invoked article 5 for the first time and the United Nations Security6 minutes, 4 seconds
Council was united in the face of terror, we answered the call together as our people have done so for more than a6 minutes, 13 seconds
century. shouldertosh shoulder through two world wars, the Cold War, Afghanistan,6 minutes, 20 seconds
and moments that have defined our shared security.6 minutes, 24 seconds
Today, Mr. Speaker, that same unyielding resolve is needed for the defense of Ukraine and her most courageous people.6 minutes, 36 seconds
King Charles avoided any mention of the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse despite a direct request from6 minutes, 46 seconds
Democratic Congress member Roana who said the British ambassador to the US Christian Turner had privately told him6 minutes, 53 seconds
the king would acknowledge them. King Charles visit was overshadowed by leaked audio of Ambassador Turner telling a7 minutes, 1 second
group of British students back in February that the only country that has a special relationship with the United7 minutes, 8 seconds
States is Israel. An Israeli court has extended the detention of Dr. Husam Abu Safia, director of the Kame Adwan7 minutes, 16 seconds
Hospital in northern Kaza, again without filing any charges against him.7 minutes, 23 seconds
According to Physicians for Human Rights, Dr. Abu Safia is currently held in Negev prison under harsh conditions7 minutes, 30 seconds
and is being denied his medication and medical treatment despite a deterioration in his health. Dr. Abu7 minutes, 37 seconds
Safia was detained at gunpoint back in 2024 when Israeli forces raided Camil Adwan Hospital. He had continued working7 minutes, 46 seconds
at the hospital even after his son was killed in an Israeli air strike. UN special operators have called for Dr.7 minutes, 54 seconds
Abu Safia's immediate release, saying they had received reports he has endured severe torture.8 minutes, 3 seconds
The Trump administration's issued a new visa restrictions, ordering US embassies and consulates to reject applications of8 minutes, 11 seconds
foreign nationals who may intend to seek asylum in the United States. The Washington Post reports US officials8 minutes, 18 seconds
will be required to question applicants on whether they fear harm and persecution in their home countries. The8 minutes, 26 seconds
State
Department cable adds quote visa applicants must respond verbally with a
no for the consular office to continue with visa issuance.8 minutes, 36 seconds
The new rules come after a federal appeals court ruled Trump's claims of an invasion in order to shut down asylum8 minutes, 43 seconds
requests at the US Mexico border is unlawful.8 minutes, 48 seconds
The ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis is back on duty and has been transferred to a different8 minutes, 55 seconds
state so far facing no consequences after he fatally shot Good in broad daylight back in January. That's9 minutes, 4 seconds
according to the Daily Beast, which reports Jonathan Ross is back at work with ICE while the Trump administration9 minutes, 10 seconds
continues to sabotage an investigation into Goods killing. At least six senior Justice Department officials quit over9 minutes, 19 seconds
the mishandling of the case, as well as an FBI official in Minneapolis who was forced to end an investigation into Ross.9 minutes, 28 seconds
In more related news, the state of Arizona sued the Trump administration seeking to block plans by DHS to turn a9 minutes, 37 seconds
warehouse in the city of Surprise into an ICE jail. The warehouse is located across the street from a hazardous9 minutes, 45 seconds
chemical storage facility. Democratic Arizona Attorney General Chris Mays filed the federal lawsuit Friday,9 minutes, 53 seconds
joining growing opposition nationwide to Trump's expansion of immigrant detention. ICE is also planning to open10 minutes, 1 second
another jail in Louisiana to detain immigrant children and their families at a former military base and one the10 minutes, 8 seconds
nation's most PAFA contaminated sites. PIFAs are known10 minutes, 15 seconds
as forever chemicals linked to cancer and other health risks. Meanwhile, a Maryland federal judge temporarily10 minutes, 24 seconds
blocked plans to repurpose a warehouse into an ICE detention center as the Trump administration failed to conduct10 minutes, 32 seconds
an
environmental impact review. The decision could significantly delay
Trump's efforts at detaining immigrants at warehouses across the United
States.10 minutes, 45 seconds
In
South Africa, human rights groups are raising alarm as vigilante
violence against African immigrants continues across the country.
Immigrants say they're living in constant fear,10 minutes, 55 seconds
reporting assaults, violent harassment on the streets, and disruptions to their businesses by xenophobic groups. There11 minutes, 2 seconds
are
mounting calls for the South African government to address the rising
threats against immigrants following the reported killing of two
nationals from Nigeria.11 minutes, 13 seconds
And there are heightened security concerns in Colombia after a series of attacks ahead of next month's11 minutes, 20 seconds
presidential election. Armed groups have launched over two dozen drone and explosive attacks since Friday,11 minutes, 27 seconds
including
a deadly bombing on a highway near Cali, which killed at least 21
people. This is Colombian leftist presidential candidate Ivan Sepeda.11 minutes, 41 seconds
It is clear that those behind these terrorist acts are seeking to benefit.11 minutes, 45 seconds
Let us say it plainly, the political project of the far right. And those are some of the headlines.11 minutes, 53 seconds
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