[Saturday, June 14] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Domestic Protests and Unrest

Recent news indicates that protests that began last week in Los Angeles have since spread to multiple U.S. cities [1]. Reports note that some demonstrators have breached Capitol security barriers, with large groups staging sit-ins that include calls for the military to “get off the streets” [2]. In other incidents, footage has emerged of crowds rushing Capitol barriers during demonstrations [3]. There are additional warnings about protests tied to anti-Trump military parade sentiment, with major cities across America reportedly on high alert [4]. Law enforcement authorities have indicated that anti-ICE rioters in LA will be met with force, with one police union leader criticizing Governor Newsom’s approach to the situation [5]. These events suggest a volatile environment in which domestic demonstrations are intensifying, with authorities preparing for rapid responses. In Texas, officials evacuated the state capitol after identifying what they described as a “credible threat” related to No Kings protests [6]. The concern expressed on conservative platforms centers on whether federal oversight—especially actions by the Department of Government Efficiency—is adequate in preventing the escalation of such unrest.

Reference List:
[1] If these recent protests- started in LA last week now spread across many US cities - are funded by hundreds of democratic non-profit groups, why didn’t Doge stop all funding to them immediately?, /r/Conservative/comments/1latywq/if_these_recent_protestsstarted_in_la_last_week/
[2] INSURRECTION: Rioters Breach Capitol Barriers - Large Group Arrested Staging Sit in Calling for “Military Off Our Streets”, https://thepatriotlight.com/712658/insurrection-rioters-breach-capitol-barriers-large-group-arrested-staging-sit-in-calling-for-military-off-our-streets-video-the-gateway-pundi/
[3] Watch: Protesters Breach Barriers, Rush the US Capitol, https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2025/06/14/watch-people-breach-barriers-rush-the-us-capitol-n2190471
[4] AntiTrump military parade demonstrations put major cities across America on high alert, https://www.foxnews.com/us/anti-trump-military-parade-demonstrations-put-major-cities-across-america-high-alert
[5] LA antiICE rioters will be met with force as ‘idiot’ Gov Newsom fuels fire: police union boss, https://www.foxnews.com/us/la-anti-ice-rioters-will-be-met-with-force-idiot-gov-newsom-fuels-fire-police-union-boss
[6] Texas DPS evacuates state capitol after identifying a “credible threat” related to No Kings protest, https://notthebee.com/article/texas-dps-evacuates-capitol-in-austin-after-identifying-a-credible-threat

2. Foreign Policy and Middle East Developments

A series of reports highlights renewed tensions in the Middle East. Conservative voices are drawing attention to what they describe as a strategic “deception” in which the Trump administration and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu outmaneuvered Iranian interests [1]. Multiple sources detail that Iran has launched missile barrages against Tel Aviv, with significant damage reported at key IDF installations [4] [5]. In response, there are accounts of Israel striking high-value targets—an operation described as precise enough to target top nuclear scientists in Tehran [7]. Some pundits warn that radical factions among Democrats are framing Netanyahu as a “war criminal” allegedly poised to draw the United States into conflict [6]. Moreover, rhetoric from figures such as Senator Fetterman seems to endorse further Israeli military action, with reports quoting him as saying “Wipe Them Out” while backing Israel’s strike on Iran [3]. Amid these dynamics, U.S. bases in the Middle East are being highlighted as potential targets following provocative statements from Tehran [9]. Meanwhile, conflicting reports emphasize that Israel’s recent strikes are designed not only to counter Iran’s nuclear ambitions but also to hobble Tehran’s broader military capability [11], with some suggesting Netanyahu wants to topple the Iranian regime [10]. In a significant diplomatic development, President Trump reportedly spoke with Russian President Putin on the phone about the Israel-Iran conflict [59]. Conservative analyses thus underscore a foreign policy landscape defined by a robust and sometimes unilateral stance in support of Israel [12], with critics contending that Iran embodies everything they accuse Israel of being [2].

Reference List:
[1] The Ultimate Deception: How Trump and Bibi Outfoxed Iran, https://www.thefp.com/p/the-ultimate-deception-how-trump?
[2] Iran is everything they accuse Israel of being, https://www.spiked-online.com/2025/06/13/iran-is-everything-they-accuse-israel-of-being/
[3] ‘Wipe Them Out’: Fetterman Backs Israel’s Strike on Iran and Calls for More, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/06/13/fetterman-cheers-on-israels-attack-on-iran-n2658772
[4] ‘Significant damage’ after IDF headquarters hit by Iranian missile attack as Islamic Republic launches barrage of missiles at Tel Aviv, https://nypost.com/2025/06/13/world-news/idf-headquarters-hit-by-iranian-missile-attack-as-islamic-republic-launches-barrage-of-missiles-at-tel-aviv/
[5] Iran Fires Back; UPDATE: Fewer than 100 Missiles; 40 Injured In Israel, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/06/13/iran-fires-back-idf-radio-150-missiles-few-impacts-7-injured/
[6] Radical Dems: ‘War Criminal’ Netanyahu Will Drag U.S. into War, https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2025/06/13/radical-dems-war-criminal-netanyahu-will-drag-u-s-into-war/
[7] Israel targeted high-rise with incredible precision to take out top nuclear scientists in Tehran, photos show, https://nypost.com/2025/06/13/world-news/israel-targeted-high-rise-with-incredible-precision-to-take-out-top-nuclear-scientists-in-tehran-photos-show/
[8] US appeasement of Iran made Rising Lion inevitable — but Israel’s strikes may change the Middle East, https://nypost.com/2025/06/13/opinion/us-appeasement-of-iran-made-rising-lion-inevitable-but-israels-strikes-may-transform-the-middle-east/
[9] Iran threatens to hit US bases in the Middle East: What is the threat level?, http://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-threatens-hit-us-bases-middle-east-what-threat-level
[10] Benjamin Netanyahu wants to topple the Iranian regime, https://thespectator.com/topic/benjamin-netanyahu-topple-iranian-regime-tel-aviv/
[11] Israel’s Attacks Hit More Than Iran’s Nuclear Program. They Are Aimed at Hobbling Tehran., https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israels-attacks-hit-more-than-irans-nuclear-program-they-are-aimed-at-hobbling-tehran-307cabf9?
[12] Donald Trump Sides with Israel—and Rejects the Restrainers, https://www.thefp.com/p/donald-trump-sides-with-israel-as-maga-splits
[59] Trump speaks with Putin on phone about Israel-Iran conflict, https://nypost.com/2025/06/14/us-news/trump-speaks-with-putin-on-phone-about-israel-iran-conflict/

3. Immigration and Domestic Law Enforcement

Developments in immigration enforcement and law enforcement reporting have prompted heightened scrutiny of federal and state practices. Conservative sources note that regional news outlets have been quick to criticize what they regard as media missteps in covering ICE operations [1]. At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security has reportedly refuted what it characterizes as “fake news” and “attempts by media to lie about ICE raids” [2]. Statements from Mexico’s president have called on U.S. immigration forces to show restraint—particularly ahead of major public events like LA soccer games [3] [4]. The Mexican leader was quoted as saying “we are not OK with raids on honest working people” [88]. In parallel, some local officials and mainstream reports emphasize efforts to protect undocumented immigrants, with one account from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker defending expanded protections and urging GOP lawmakers to “fix” the immigration system [5]. This confluence of narratives indicates persistent partisan differences on immigration enforcement, with law enforcement and border control continuing to draw divergent interpretations in public debate.

Reference List:
[1] LA’s KTLA 5 Botches a Story on ICE, https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2025/06/13/las-ktla-5-botches-a-story-on-ice-n3803777
[2] ‘Fake News’: DHS Blows Up Latest Attempt by Media to Lie About ICE Raids, https://redstate.com/katie-jerkovich/2025/06/13/fake-news-dhs-blows-up-latest-attempt-by-media-to-lie-about-ice-raids-n2190448
[3] Mexico president calls for US immigration forces to spare fans at LA soccer game, https://www.foxnews.com/sports/mexico-president-calls-us-immigration-forces-spare-fans-anticipated-la-soccer-game
[4] Mexico’s President Wants ICE to Stay Away from Soccer Cup in LA, https://www.westernjournal.com/mexicos-president-wants-ice-stay-away-soccer-cup-la/
[5] Gov. JB Pritzker Defends Protections for Undocumented Immigrants to Congress, Urges GOP to Fix ‘Broken Immigration System’, https://news.wttw.com/2025/06/12/gov-jb-pritzker-defends-protections-undocumented-immigrants-congress-urges-gop-fix
[88] Mexican President: We are not OK With Raids on Honest Working People, https://www.breitbart.com/border/2025/06/14/we-are-not-ok-with-raids-on-honest-working-people-says-mexican-president/

4. Political Scandals and Controversies

Several high-profile scandals have emerged during this cycle. Two prominent reports describe unprecedented sentences for longstanding legislative figures implicated in corruption, with the longest-serving legislator in U.S. history sentenced to just 7 years of prison [1] [2]. The individual, Michael Madigan, served nearly four decades as Illinois speaker and more than 20 years as chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party. Additional coverage from conservative outlets underscores presidential security assessments, particularly regarding the threat posed by releasing controversial figures such as Kilmar Abrego Garcia [3], with reports suggesting he may have earned $100,000 a year smuggling illegal immigrants across the U.S. [5]. Meanwhile, a separate narrative focuses on a major bribery scheme involving a USAID official pleading guilty to a $550 million charge—a scam that has come under intense bipartisan media scrutiny [4]. These controversies, heavily featured in conservative commentary, reveal deep partisan fault lines regarding accountability within government institutions.

Reference List:
[1] Symbol of corruption: Longest-serving legislator in U.S. history sentenced to just 7 years of prison — Madigan served nearly four decades as Illinois speaker and more than 20 years as chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party, https://apnews.com/article/illinois-corruption-madigan-longest-serving-speaker-07cd2e4be0ec031b8a56b08b3b3670d7
[2] Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case, https://nypost.com/2025/06/13/us-news/longest-serving-legislative-leader-in-us-history-given-7-1-2-years-in-federal-corruption-case/
[3] Here’s Why The Trump Admin Says It Would Be Dangerous To Release Kilmar Abrego Garcia, https://www.dailywire.com/news/heres-why-the-trump-admin-says-it-would-be-dangerous-to-release-kilmar-abrego-garcia
[4] USAID Official Pleads GUILTY To $550 Million Bribery Scheme, /r/Conservative/comments/1lbe5fi/usaid_official_pleads_guilty_to_550_million/
[5] Suspected MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia possibly earned $100K a year smuggling illegal immigrants across US: witness, https://nypost.com/2025/06/14/us-news/kilmar-abrego-garcia-allegedly-made-100k-a-year-smuggling-illegal-immigrants-witnesses/

5. Celebrations, Patriotism, and National Sentiment

There is a strong current of patriotic celebration emerging alongside political announcements. Several outlets report military milestones as the U.S. Army reaches its 250th birthday [2] [3] [4] [6]; recruiting goals have been surpassed months ahead of schedule, fueling national pride [1]. Numerous celebratory posts have emerged online—with images, slogans, and hashtags commemorating America’s long legacy—from messages of Flag Day cheer [5] to claims that America250 represents the most patriotic celebration seen in recent memory [7]. In addition, political messaging from the Trump administration, including a Father’s Day proclamation characterized as “unapologetic” and “pro-masculinity” [42] [48], and calls to “rejoice” in a military parade [8], are being touted as symbols of revived national strength and a resurgent conservative ethos. These stories collectively underscore the administration’s efforts to align military celebration with broader themes of national renewal. One senator has also reportedly backed Trump’s call to jail American flag burners, stating “I’m all for it” [44].

Reference List:
[1] Army hits 2025 recruiting goals months ahead of schedule, near 250th birthday, https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/us-armys-250-birthday-military-branch-surpasses-2025-recruiting-goals-months-ahead-schedule?cmpid=FNC_app
[2] Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Army!, /r/Conservative/comments/1lb979l/happy_250th_birthday_to_the_united_states_army/
[3] Celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Army, https://i.redd.it/hy43klo0rw6f1.jpeg
[4] Est. 1775, https://i.redd.it/lfc7fvctrw6f1.jpeg
[5] Happy Flag day! 🇺🇸, https://i.redd.it/40w92hu5bx6f1.jpeg
[6] 250 years of defending this great nation. U.S. army, we thank you. 🇺🇸, https://i.redd.it/fopj54jbbx6f1.jpeg
[7] America250 is the most patriotic celebration I’ve ever seen in the U.S.A., /r/Conservative/comments/1lbl2n5/america250_is_the_most_patriotic_celebration_ive/
[8] We should rejoice in Trump’s military parade, https://thespectator.com/topic/rejoice-spectacle-donald-trump-bristling-military-parade/
[42] We’re back: Trump Issues Unapologetic, Pro-Masculinity Father’s Day Proclamation, https://www.dailywire.com/news/were-back-trump-issues-unapologetic-pro-masculinity-fathers-day-proclamation
[44] Senator backs Trump’s call to jail American flag burners: ‘I’m all for it’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtq9vUb0R08
[48] WE’RE BACK: Trump Issues Unapologetic, Pro-Masculinity Father’s Day Proclamation, https://www.dailywire.com/news/were-back-trump-issues-unapologetic-pro-masculinity-fathers-day-proclamation?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Amanda+Prestigiacomo&category=News&elementPosition=2&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=WE%E2%80%99RE+BACK%3A+Trump+Issues+Unapologetic%2C+Pro-Masculinity+Father%E2%80%99s+Day+Proclamation

6. Law Enforcement and Security Incidents

There is growing concern over recent episodes of politically charged violence and criminal activity. Multiple reports indicate that law enforcement officials have been targeted in Minnesota, with two lawmakers and their spouses shot in separate incidents [1] [2] [3]. In some cases, the victims are linked to politically sensitive votes or have been described as having been targeted in what officials call “politically motivated assassinations” [2] [73]. The Minnesota representative who was killed had reportedly made headlines days earlier over a controversial immigration vote [73]. Eyewitness accounts from local news and independent outlets reveal that a shooter was seen with “No Kings” flyers in his vehicle [5] [6] [7]—a detail that has been corroborated by further reports and even follow-up investigations. Additional reporting identifies the suspect as a former appointee of Tim Walz [67] [72] [75]. Conservative outlets emphasize that these tragic acts of violence underscore the current climate of heightened partisanship and domestic insecurity.

Reference List:
[1] Sources say two Minnesota lawmakers have been shot - KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News, https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/sources-say-two-minnesota-lawmakers-have-been-shot/
[2] Minnesota lawmaker, spouse, shot dead in ‘politically motivated assassination’: Gov. Walz, https://www.foxnews.com/us/minnesota-lawmakers-spouses-shot-separate-home-attacks
[3] Lawmakers, Spouses Gunned Down In ‘Targeted’ Shootings, https://www.dailywire.com/news/lawmakers-spouses-gunned-down-in-targeted-shootings
[4] Two MN State Officials Shot in the Homes by Gunman Dressed as Law Enforcement, https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2025/06/14/breaking-two-mn-state-officials-shot-in-the-homes-by-gunman-dressed-as-law-enforcement-n3803803
[5] Minnesota shooter had “No Kings” flyers inside his vehicle, /r/Conservative/comments/1lbd27x/minnesota_shooter_had_no_kings_flyers_inside_his/
[6] Suspect Who KiIIed Minnesota Dem Had ‘NO KINGS’ Fliers In His Car, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/06/14/man-who-kiiied-minnesota-rep-melissa-hortman-this-morning-had-no-kings-fliers-in-his-car-n2658810
[7] ‘No Kings’ Protest Flyers Found in Car of Minnesota Assassin, Shooter Allegedly Identified, https://redstate.com/bonchie/2025/06/14/update-no-kings-flyers-found-in-car-of-minnesota-assassin-n2190484
[67] Minnesota gunman sought in deadly shootings of lawmaker, her husband identified as former appointee of Tim Walz, https://nypost.com/2025/06/14/us-news/suspect-in-deadly-minnesota-shootings-identified-as-vance-luther-boelter/
[72] Former Tim Walz appointee sought in murder of Minnesota lawmaker and husband, had ‘No Kings’ fliers in car, https://nypost.com/2025/06/14/us-news/suspect-in-deadly-minnesota-shootings-identified-as-vance-luther-boelter/
[73] Minnesota rep killed made headlines days earlier over controversial immigration vote, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/minnesota-rep-killed-made-headlines-days-earlier-over-controversial-immigration-vote
[75] Former appointee of Tim Walz sought in deadly shootings of Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, had ‘No Kings’ fliers in car: sources, https://nypost.com/2025/06/14/us-news/suspect-in-deadly-minnesota-shootings-identified-as-vance-luther-boelter/?utm_source=reddit.com

7. Business and Economy

In business news, President Trump has approved the U.S. Steel merger with Nippon Steel under a National Security Agreement [60]. According to reports, the deal promises an $11 billion investment and 100,000 American jobs. Additionally, the ride-sharing service Waymo has officially shut down operations in Los Angeles [31]. This comes amid broader economic discussions about the administration’s approach to business and trade.

Reference List:
[31] Waymo has officially shut down operations in LA this weekend, https://x.com/JeffTutorials/status/1933770918700200411
[60] U.S. Steel merger with Nippon approved under National Security Agreement, https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-greenlights-u-s-steel-deal-promising-11b-investment-100000-american-jobs