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There's simply no good reason for the Supreme Court to refuse to livestream its opinion announcements.

The Marines and National Guard shouldn't be deployed to protests in LA, Texas or anywhere else. But since they are, we led a letter from press freedom groups explaining the basics of journalists' rights when covering demonstrations, and offering our help. media.freedom.press/media/docume...

When privacy groups and Meta are agreeing that something is bad, it must be really bad. The UK forcing Apple to break encryption is really, really bad for everyone's privacy and security.

ICE is preparing to deploy tactical units to Philadelphia and multiple other Democrat-run cities, according to CBS News. The move comes amid heightened anxiety among the city’s immigrant communities and an uptick in immigration enforcement in the area. Here’s what we know so far.

Federal agencies' destruction and poor maintenance of federal records must stop, @laurenleharper.bsky.social said at a panel discussion with Rep. Mike Quigley. "You can not get a FOIA response if an agency has destroyed those documents." Read more: quigley.house.gov/media-center...

ICYMI: U.S. Marines guarding a federal building in Los Angeles temporarily detained an Army veteran who said he was rushing to get to a Veterans Affairs appointment, the first time federal troops have detained a civilian since they were deployed to the city this week.

Exclusive: US quietly sent hundreds of Hellfire missiles to Israel before Iran attack - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/exclusive-us-quietly-sent-hundreds-hellfire-missiles-israel-iran-0

Montgomery County jail officials have dropped their policy of holding immigrants wanted by ICE even after they’ve posted bail, a practice that has enabled federal agents to arrest people who might otherwise have been freed.

Exclusive: US quietly sent hundreds of Hellfire missiles to Israel before Iran attack - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/exclusive-us-quietly-sent-hundreds-hellfire-missiles-israel-iran-attack

Federal authorities must promptly explain both their basis for arresting Isabel Lopez and how they knew where and when she’d be talking to reporters. Surveilling journalists is unacceptable.

Journalists carry a good deal of confidential information, including reporting materials and information about sources. It’s therefore important to prepare devices in advance before traveling. Our security team put together a checklist to help.

About 200 Marines moved into the Los Angeles area on Friday to stand guard at federal buildings in the city, freeing up more National Guard soldiers to support federal agents on immigration enforcement operations.

A 48-year-old ex-Army soldier who was convicted of drugging and raping a juvenile family member is facing federal charges that he failed to register as a sex offender and lied on a U.S. passport application.

If Paramount executives won’t stick up for journalists, @freedom.press will. Watch senior adviser @caitlinvogus.bsky.social ‬explain on @en.france24.com why FPF plans to sue Paramount's officers and directors if the media company settles with Trump over his “60 Minutes” lawsuit.

U.S. Marines on Friday temporarily detained a man who had walked onto the property of a federal building in Los Angeles and did not immediately hear their commands to stop, marking the first time federal troops have detained a civilian since they were deployed to the city.

After recent ICE operations in Los Angeles — including the use of SWAT-style teams for immigration enforcement — communities across the country are on alert. For immigrants in Philadelphia, knowing your rights is more important than ever. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/news/philade...

All Protocol Observed Welcome to Issue 203 of The Continent Across East Africa, state security forces have been very busy recently — doing crime but not time. Get this week's edition here: bit.ly/203_TC

Israeli strikes kill at least 15 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strikes-kill-least-15-palestinians-gaza-dawn

• IS IT CHILL that PPB patrols ICE protests? • A daughter tracking her father's phone to an ICE processing center • Israel bombing Iran's nuclear facilities • Portland has great drinking water It's GOOD MORNING, NEWS!

Israeli strike on Tehran housing block kills 60, including 20 children: Report - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strike-tehran-housing-block-kills-60-including-20-children

Two hundred Marines will guard federal buildings in the Los Angeles area, freeing up more National Guard soldiers to back up federal agents arresting undocumented immigrants. The Marines have completed training on how to act during a civil disturbance and will now move into position.

Fifty-four years ago today, @nytimes.com began publishing the Pentagon Papers, leaked by legendary whistleblower & @freedom.press co-founder Daniel Ellsberg. The Espionage Act he was charged under still threatens press freedom—especially under Trump. @laurenleharper.bsky.social explains.

On Thursday evening, people marched in Salt Lake City to demonstrate against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s recent detainment and deportation of migrants across the United States.⁠ ⁠ (📸: Bethany Baker)

JUST IN: Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison on corruption convictions. chicago.suntimes.com/live/2025/06...

Israeli fire hits Gaza aid seekers, killing and wounding several Palestinians - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-fire-hits-gaza-aid-seekers-killing-and-wounding-several

“Two Spirit existed before colonization and the Stonewall Riot. My ancestors were here before the colonizers." story via @diinsilversmith.bsky.social

Iran vows more strikes on Israel, says response has just begun - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-vows-more-strikes-israel-says-response-has-just-begun

Exclusive: US quietly sent hundreds of Hellfire missiles to Israel before Iran attack - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/exclusive-us-quietly-sent-hundreds-hellfire-missiles-israel-iran-attack

Protesters in Philadelphia are slated to hit the streets Saturday, just days after 15 anti-ICE demonstrators were arrested following a skirmish with police officers in Center City. Here’s what you should know:

Iran accuses US of greenlighting Israeli strike on its territory - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-accuses-us-greenlighting-israeli-strike-its-territory

During congressional testimony this week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth avoided answering whether the Pentagon has plans to take Greenland or Panama by force if necessary, saying the Defense Department develops plans "for any particular contingency." (from @svetashko.bsky.social)

“President Trump’s executive order federalizing the administration of elections and overriding states’ rights was an unconstitutional overreach and today a court agreed,” AG Kris Mayes said

US deports two Palestinians who landed with valid visas for an interfaith mission - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-deports-two-palestinians-who-landed-valid-visas-interfaith-mission

If Paramount executives won’t stick up for journalists, @freedom.press will. Watch senior adviser @caitlinvogus.bsky.social ‬explain on @en.france24.com why FPF plans to sue the media company if Paramount settles with Trump over his “60 Minutes” lawsuit.

Israel opens fire on Palestinians seeking aid, as UN warns of relief obstruction - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-opens-fire-palestinians-seeking-aid-un-agency-warns-relief-obstruction

In a message distributed Friday to units across the region, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command raised its force protection level to Bravo and implemented additional Charlie-level security measures, citing an unspecified real-world threat condition.

US lawmakers slam Israel's Iran strike as sabotage, not in US interest - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-lawmakers-slam-israels-iran-strike-sabotage-not-us-interest

Israel continues demolitions and siege in Tulkarm and Nour Shams camps - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-continues-demolitions-and-siege-tulkarm-and-nour-shams-camps

We spoke to FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social and legal expert Ezra Reese about federal agencies’ attacks on the First Amendment. Read more about our conversation or watch the whole thing.

Israeli air strike kills three people in tent sheltering displaced in Gaza City - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-air-strike-kills-three-people-tent-sheltering-displaced-gaza

Breaking down the U.S. military’s departure plan for families members in Bahrain, as tensions continue to mount following Israel's strikes on Iran.

At the turn of the 20th century, Philadelphia opened Pandora’s lunchbox.

Israel's attacks on Iran amount to crime of aggression, legal scholars say - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-attack-iran-amounts-crime-aggression-scholars-say

Gaza health ministry reports 90 killed in two days of Israeli attacks - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gaza-health-ministry-reports-90-killed-two-days-israeli-attacks

In photos: Iranian retaliatory strikes leave trail of destruction in Tel Aviv - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/photos-iranian-retaliatory-strikes-leave-trail-destruction-tel-aviv

Israel imposes lockdown on Palestinians cities and villages - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-imposes-lockdown-palestinians-cities-and-villages

Dozens killed while seeking food in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/dozens-killed-while-seeking-food-gaza

In East Africa, abductions, killings and torture by state agents are surging. Instead of protecting citizens, many lawmakers are applauding the repression.

A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to overhaul elections in the U.S., siding with a group of Democratic state attorneys general who challenged the effort as unconstitutional.

US deports two Palestinians who landed with valid visas for an interfaith mission - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-deports-two-palestinians-valid-visas-interfaith-mission

An Ohio grand jury indicted five people and accused them of using a fake charitable organization to exploit veterans and defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs out of $20 million.

Israeli undercover units raid West Bank town: Report - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-undercover-units-raid-west-bank-town-report

LATEST: Iran launched a second round of retaliatory attacks at Israel early Saturday, with sirens and explosions heard in the sky over Jerusalem, in response to Israel's blistering strikes on the heart of Iran's nuclear and military structure.

Libyan and Egyptian authorities block Gaza solidarity convoys - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/libyan-and-egyptian-authorities-block-gaza-solidarity-convoys

The more Israel kills, the more the West portrays it as a victim - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/more-israel-kills-more-west-portrays-it-victim

Israel kills civilians in Gaza aid distribution centres, tents and residential blocks - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-attacks-gaza-kill-civilians-aid-distribution-centres-displacement-tents-and

The Arizona Mirror and @diinsilversmith.bsky.social took home three awards in the Indigenous Journalists Association’s annual journalism contest

Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemn Israel for communication blackout in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/palestinian-journalists-syndicate-condemn-israel-communication-blackout

Houser Republicans approved their budget bills 31-0 on Friday night, long after all Democratic lawmakers had headed home after a day of waiting around for Republicans to bring the bills to the floor story via @caitlinsievers.bsky.social

Kenneth Guisewite is one of 30 Vietnam War veterans from Pennsylvania who will be honored Saturday as part of the “In Memory” Program that seeks to recognize all who served their country in the war.

China slams Israeli strike, warns of threat to Iran nuclear talks - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-slams-israeli-strike-warns-threat-iran-nuclear-talks

U.S. Marines arrive in Los Angeles as the city prepares for weekend protests. Read more ⤵️ www.sfchronicle.com/california/a... 🎥: Stephen Lam/S.F. Chronicle

Are you a software engineer with management experience and a passion for open-source projects and press freedom? @freedom.press is hiring an engineering manager for its @securedrop.org team. Learn more and apply here: freedom.press/careers/job/...

U.S. officials confirmed that about 250 gallons of contaminated water leaked at Yokota Air Base in 2023, a disclosure that is drawing sharp criticism from local Japanese governments for coming more than two years after the incident. (from @hanakusumoto.bsky.social)

Gaza death toll climbs past 55,200 since 7 October - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gaza-death-toll-climbs-past-55200-7-october

FROM THE ARCHIVES | Ehlija McKain, 2, left, and Eric Graham, 3, participate in a parade at Wiesbaden Army Airfield in Germany to mark the U.S. Army’s 234th birthday in June 2009.

Iran's UN envoy says US complicit in Israel’s military strikes on Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irans-un-envoy-says-us-complicit-israels-military-strikes-iran

Iranian foreign minister decries Israel’s ‘illegal and cowardly’ attack - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-foreign-minister-decries-israels-illegal-and-cowardly-attack

Pope urges Israel and Iran to show restraint and pursue dialogue - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pope-urges-israel-and-iran-show-restraint-and-pursue-dialogue

Two killed, 19 injured in Iranian missile strike on central Israel - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/two-killed-19-injured-iranian-missile-strike-central-israel

The Defense Department has yet to submit a detailed budget proposal to Congress, but the House is moving forward with a spending plan for the Pentagon anyway. (from @svetashko.bsky.social)

Iran says it downed Israeli drones on spy mission on its northern border - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-it-downed-israeli-drones-spy-mission-its-northern-border

Whether with a green light or grudging acceptance, Trump enters war with Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/whether-through-green-light-or-grudging-acceptance-trump-enters-war-iran

Tehran's residents fearful and angry after Israeli attacks on Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-iran-tehran-strikes-residents-fearful-angry

Israel shuts Ben Gurion airport until further notice - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-shuts-ben-gurion-airport-until-further-notice

Security at U.S. bases in the Middle East has been tightened and voluntary family flights out of Bahrain continued Friday following Israel's strikes against Iran.

American air defense systems and Navy assets in the Middle East helped Israel shoot down incoming ballistic missiles that Tehran launched in response to Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and top military leaders.

Iran's foreign minister tells UNSC 'Israel crossed every red line' - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irans-foreign-minister-tells-unsc-israel-crossed-every-red-line

Five Palestinians injured by rocket shrapnel near Hebron in West Bank - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/five-palestinians-injured-rocket-shrapnel-near-hebron-west-bank

Texans for Lawsuit Reform is the top donor in Texas politics. But this year, it could not convince the Legislature to pass three of its priority bills. Now, TLR is calling out lawmakers, and it could be on a warpath in the GOP primary elections next March. Here’s why that matters.

Palestinian man from Tulkarem dies in Israeli custody - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/palestinian-man-tulkarem-dies-israeli-custody

Maine Legislature approves bill to curb price gouging for concert tickets

Iran appoints new Revolutionary Guards air force chief after strike - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-appoints-new-revolutionary-guards-air-force-chief-after-strike

LATEST: Two people were killed and 19 injured after an Iranian missile struck near homes in the central Israeli city of Rishon Lezion, according to Israel's paramedic service.

The 509th Medical Group at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., has launched a “Five in Four” initiative that expands clinic hours to better benefit patients working nights, swing shifts or irregular hours. Learn more:

It's shaping up to be a VERY eventful weekend with everything from No Kings Portland to the 2nd Annual Pride Night Market and from Portland Book Week to the Washington Park Reservoir Celebration. Plot your weekend with our top picks!

Activists marching to Gaza stopped in both Libya and Egypt - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/activists-marching-gaza-stopped-both-libya-and-egypt

China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation condemns Israeli strikes on Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-led-sco-condemns-israeli-strikes-warns-regional-fallout

Over 800 people across Iran wounded following Israeli assault - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/over-800-people-across-iran-wounded-following-israeli-assault

These questions are often ignored in the Israel-Iran story. We asked a panel of experts - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/these-questions-are-ignored-israel-iran-story-we-asked-panel-experts

Macron defends Israel's military strikes on Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/macron-defends-israels-military-strikes-iran

Seven Israeli soldiers wounded in overnight Iranian missile strike - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/seven-israeli-soldiers-wounded-overnight-iranian-missile-strike

Israel claims strike killed nine Iranian scientists - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-claims-strike-killed-nine-iranian-scientists

Iran says it carried out attacks against dozens of targets in Israel - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-they-have-carried-out-attacks-against-dozens-targets-israel

UPDATE: Commercial flights across the Middle East were diverted or canceled after Iraq and Jordan shut down their airspaces. Some of the military dependents who chose to leave Bahrain were flown to bases in Italy before getting on commercial flights to the United States. #Flashes

Trump green lights attacks with Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-green-lights-attacks-iran

Israeli strike on Tehran housing block kills 60, including 20 children: Report - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strike-tehran-housing-block-kills-60-including-20-children-0

The House Appropriations Committee has approved a $831.5 billion defense spending bill in a 36-27 vote that keeps the base Pentagon budget flat for fiscal 2026, which begins Oct. 1. The Defense Dept. has yet to submit a detailed budget proposal to Congress, but the House is moving forward anyway.

Missiles from Iran target Israel, army says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/missiles-incoming-iran-israel-army-says

Iran warns Western powers not to intervene in strikes on Israel - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-warns-western-powers-not-intervene-strikes-israel