THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE: THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 16-22, 2024: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

*Sadly, June 28 is also the 130th anniversary of the onset of what became World War 1 when Austrian Archduke Ferdinand and wife Sofia were assassinated.

THE CHINA CHRONICLES…

*What is going on between China and the Philippines???

*China’s Xi Jinping claims the United States tried to “trick” him into invading Taiwan.

*Is China illegally renaming villages???

*China now believes anyone wanting a separate Taiwan to be a terrorist???

THE RUSSIAN REPORT…

*Why was there a Russian nuclear submarine off Scotland’s coast June 16???

*Russian President Vladimir Putin visited North Korea and met with Kim Jong Un. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*What’s the status on that Russian sub that recently visited Cuba??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

ON ISRAEL, PALESTINE, HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH, THE GAZA STRIP AND IRAN...

*There are 5/FIVE separate links in the header above.

*As the fighting continues…

*Pauses for Humanitarian aid in the future.

*Hezbollah has threatened Cyprus if Israel is allowed access to their bases and airports, even if it’s just for military exercises.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…

*The Summit ended with a Peace Declaration, but could Russia eventually be forced to accept peace??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*The Ukraine’s rolling blackouts continue.

*The air war.

*Russia appears to still have plenty of missiles and drones though.

*How does Russia treat Ukrainian prisoners???

*UPDATE: Has there been a partial withdraw???

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*The Gulf of Mexico faced Tropical Storm Alberto this past week.

*Over 1000 Pilgrims have died during Hajj, due to excessive heat.

*Other heatwaves continue...

*Wildfires plague New Mexico, USA. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*June 22 is World Rain Forest Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS…

*The latest on Boeing’s Starliner, and when their astronauts might return home. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Photos of a black hole.

*There's a potential nova on the horizon.

*June 30 is Asteroids Awareness Day.

*July 2 is World UFO👽 Day.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.

*The innocent lives lost during a supermarket shooting in Fordyce, Arkansas USA June 21.

*Comedic actor Hiram Kasten (Seinfeld, many other TV shows and stage performances) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Baseball⚾ legend Willie Mays, the “Say Hey” Kid, has passed away.

*Singer, song writer, record producer James “Buzz” Cason (numerous credits over a decades long career) is no longer with us.

*Actor Donald Sutherland (numerous roles over a decades long career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actor Taylor Wily (most recent versions of Hawaii 5-0 and Magnum PI) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Film producer and costumer designer Anthea Sylbert (Truman, Chinatown, much more) has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…

*Former President Trump declared a “national emergency” to build his border wall, separating families upon apprehension. President Joseph Biden nullified the emergency, but other matters pertaining to these issues still have to be dealt with.

*The Biden Administration wants to keep qualified families together. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to fully discuss the health and safety of all the detainees as well as the various costs under Donald Trump of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FIVE detainees (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*Did Donald Trump actually admit to losing the 2020 Presidential election???

POLITICALLY…

*One look at the Biden Administration and oil prices, along with ongoing efforts to protect pensions. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*A Whistle Blower is suing Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis.

*The latest from the White House.

*June 28 is the 130th anniversary of Labor Day becoming an official Federal holiday.

🗹ELECTION 2024…

*Candidate Donald Trump promised no more aid to the Ukraine if he’s elected. Something those supporting the Ukraine and wanting peace disagree with.

*One look at the debate over Tipped Employees.

*Speculation: Where is Candidate Trump’s campaign money going???

*Opinions: Depending upon who’s elected, what will happen to health care??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Court altered its calendar for the week of June 17.

*The Court on Erlinger v. United States.

*Justice Neil Gorsuch apparently doesn’t agree with the Court in regards to a water rights case.

*The Court did uphold a decision on Domestic Violence suspects not possessing weapons.

*The decisions pending before the Court goes on summer vacation.

*Speculations: Are personal conflict brewing between Justices??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Speculation: Could a decision in one case affect the future of same gender marriages???

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*A look at state statuses two years later.

*The issue is heating up politically.

*Opinion: Apparently whether or not to have children is also an economic issue.

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who opened fire in a Fordyce, Arkansas supermarket June 21???

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Donald Trump and Joseph Biden during the Vietnam War.

*The PAPER misquoted the President. Joseph Biden didn’t misspeak.

*Just how much does a (Dallas Cowboy) Cheerleader make???

*The difference between men’s and women’s shirts.

*The history of Blinker Fluid.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*His fellow Republicans seem to be upset with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson again.

*Congressional Republicans have issued new guidelines concerning any discussion of Donald Trump or President Biden.

*Speculation: Did Representative Matt Gaetz do something illegal??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

The Classified Documents Trial…

*Judge Aileen Cannon heard arguments June 21 as to whether or not Prosecutor Jack Smith should be involved in any activity not directly connected to the pending trial, let alone dismissed from the case. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Judge Cannon will also not allow other Republicans to interfere with court proceedings.

*A brief look at selected documents that will appear at the trial.

New York’s ‘Hush Money’ Trial…

*Some court records are now public record.

*Other Republicans are suing to get the court verdict overturned.