Trump's Folly has brought the Middle East to the Brink of Armageddon. Now, he Must Navigate Chaos

By Yiannis Damellos

June 7, 2026

The quest for peace in the Middle East was shattered today in the plains of Southern Lebanon, the towns of northern Israel, and at the bombed petroleum installations of Iran. 

The ongoing conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv has reached new and alarming heights in the recent hours, following Israeli retaliatory strikes on Iranian military targets after Iran launched missiles toward northern Israel. Prior to that, the IDF had struck Hezbollah military positions in Lebanon, and all of this is particularly alarming as it comes at a time when diplomatic negotiations involving the United States and Iran are reportedly on the table. Alas, U.S. President Donald Trump's intervention seems to complicate matters further.

Iran fires missiles towards Israel for first time since April ceasefire

Summary

• Iran has fired multiple waves of missiles at northern Israel
• Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says this is "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes"
• Most missiles appear to have been intercepted, and Israelis have now been told they can leave shelter
• The Israeli military's chief of staff says it will "strike the enemy with determination as soon as the order is given". A military spokesman says Iran has made a "grave mistake"
• Earlier on Sunday, Israel said it struck Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut, prompting threats of an Iranian response
• Israeli strikes on Beirut raise questions about the limits of US influence over its partner and the narrowing range of options for Washington to end the war, the BBC's John Sudworth writes
• Fox News reports Trump has urged Iran: "That's enough. Get back to the table". He also reportedly told Fox that he is "not happy" about Israel striking Beirut

Scott Pelley says Bari Weiss wanted 60 Minutes to say Renee Good was ‘driving toward officer’

CBS

Fired journalist accuses CBS News chief of interfering with report because it echoed what Trump said of the shooting

 Edward Helmore 

Sun 7 Jun 2026 16.47 BST

Fired CBS 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley has accused editorial management at his old network of interfering with a broadcast segment looking at an immigration officer’s killing of Minneapolis protester Renee Good in January.

Trump Storms Out Of ‘Meet The Press’ Interview After Insisting California’s Primary Election Is ‘Rigged’

By Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff.

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Jun 07, 2026

Topline

President Donald Trump stormed out of an interview with “Meet the Press” that aired on Sunday morning, after refusing to provide substantive evidence that the primary elections in California are being “rigged” and chastising the storied interview program and host Kristen Welker as “crooked.”

Greek Independent media accuses a Tsipras confidant and academic of being a British Spy and he sues

Sunday, June 7, 2026

By Imerodromos

Marantzidis states that he will "immediately exercise all rights provided by law," as the newspaper responds that he is infected by Mitsotakis/Trump syndrome for lawsuits when cornered.

"Marantzidis in the Service of the Foreign Office" is the headline of Documento's front-page article this Sunday. The academic and Tsipras' right-hand man issued an announcement stating that he will "immediately exercise all rights provided by law." Subsequently, the newspaper, in its response, argued that: "Marantzidis got Mitsotakis-itis (a Trumpist reaction to reality checks that the Greek Prime Minister is copying) and threatens Documento with lawsuits."

‘The most vulnerable we’ve ever been’ — Ford CEO warns America's blue-collar worker shortage could hit your wallet next

Moneywise

Story by Robyn Tellefsen • 1d • 8 min read

Ford CEO warns labor shortage will hit household budgets

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What will happen if America faces a massive shortage of skilled blue-collar workers to hire? According to Jim Farley, Ford Motor Company’s CEO, it’s a problem that could wreak havoc on household budgets.

Can SpaceX live up to Wall Street’s multitrillion-dollar hype?

As SpaceX prepares for the biggest public debut in history, some analysts warn that the company’s ‘moonshot’ projections could fall short

By Christine Ji

Published: June 6, 2026

SpaceX is seeking to raise $75 billion at a fixed price of $135 per share for its historic June 12 initial public offering.

Transcript: Angry Trump Privately Realizing Obama Outdid Him on Iran

The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent

As leaks reveal Trump’s fury over commentary unfavorably comparing his Iran framework to Obama’s Iran deal, a former NSC official explains why Trump can’t find a way out of his war fiasco.

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The following is a lightly edited transcript of the June 5 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. 

Police search for suspects after at least 12 people shot near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, authorities say

By Emma Tucker, Danya Gainor
Updated 1 hr 2 min ago

Police are searching for suspects after at least 12 people were shot, two critically, near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, authorities said Saturday.

There appear to have been two shooters who were “probably shooting at each other,” and neither is in custody, Toledo Police Deputy Chief Joe Heffernan told reporters at a Saturday night news conference.

Israel has reportedly used white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns. What is it?

June 6, 2026 2:48 PM ET
By Stephan Bisaha
Oliver Laban-Mattei/AFP

Human rights groups and The New York Times say they have documented Israel's use of the chemical white phosphorus over civilian areas in Lebanon. It is a substance that can cause severe burns, respiratory issues, and death. The New York Times reported Saturday that Israel used white phosphorus in the Lebanese town of Nabatieh on May 30 by verifying social media videos.

Why Trump is hosting a UFC fight for his birthday

Story by Cameron Peters
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This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life.

Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship takeover at the White House is coming up fast — and it’s exactly as weird as you’d expect.

Immigration attorneys, Sacramento advocates concerned about new ‘mega master’ immigration hearings

Gerardo Zavala
Monday, June 8, 2026 | Sacramento, CA

California immigration advocates and experts are raising concerns about a new federal immigration court initiative designed to expedite deportation order cases.

Courts across the country started rolling out “mega masters” that bring unusually large numbers of immigrants into court proceedings at the same time. Immigrant attorneys argue the practice could make it more difficult for people to understand their rights, find legal representation and adequately prepare their cases.

French Villagers Tell ‘Persona Non Grata’ Pentagon Pete to GTFO

AU REVOIR

The Secretary of Defense received a chilly welcome when he touched down in France.

Julia Ornedo 

Reporter

Published Jun. 6 2026 12:26PM EDT 

Pete Hegseth flew to France to commemorate the anniversary of the D-Day landings, but the locals were not pleased to see him.

China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers

BY CHAN HO-HIM
Updated 7:07 PM PDT, June 5, 2026
The Associated Press

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese-made humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic, and even make coffee as the companies developing them seek ways to expand and dominate the market.

The Revolutionary War's chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America's 250th

By — Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Jun 3, 2026 4:55 PM EDT
LONDON (AP) — "Mad" King George III, the villain of "Hamilton," "Schoolhouse Rock" and the Revolutionary War, has undergone a makeover in time for America's 250th birthday.

Tehran strikes Gulf neighbors after US attack on Iranian military sites

A top Iranian official said peace talks are at a deadlock over $24 billion in frozen assets and warned of the potential for a wider war
CNN News

Updated 3:25 AM EDT, Sat June 6, 2026

Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor

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June 5, 2026

By Marisa Lagos

SAN FRANCISCO — Democrat Xavier Becerra will advance to the November election for California governor, according to a race call by The Associated Press. After days of counting ballots, it remains unclear who will claim the second spot in the fall.

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