THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 22-28, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH🌈, WORLD OCEANS MONTH, CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH AND BLACK MUSIC MONTH.

JUNE 30 IS ASTEROID AWARENESS DAY.

JULY 1 IS CANADA DAY, REPUBLIC DAY IN GHANA

AND INDEPENDENCE DAY IN RWANDA.

JULY 2 IS WORLD UFO👽 DAY.

JULY 3 IS BELARUS’ INDEPENDENCE DAY

AND INTERNATIONAL NO PLASTIC BAGS DAY.

JULY 4 IS INDEPENDENCE DAY IN THE UNITED STATES

AND REPUBLIC DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES.

JULY 5 IS THE 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SALVATION ARMY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*A peace treaty has been signed between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

*At the latest NATO Summit...

*Pope Leo XIV on Israel versus Iran.

*At the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit.

*The latest on the potential China-US trade agreement.

*US trade talks with Canada are now on hold.

*The reported COVID state of the world, as of June 28, 2025.

*Thailand wants to recriminalize cannabis.

*The sinking of the Morning Midas.

*Air BNB in Spain has legal issues.

*Jeff Bezos needed a new wedding venue but still got married. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Speculation: The 2025 Caribbean Hurricane season.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*After the US June 21 attack, Iran has counterattacked American bases in Iraq and Qatar. But how effective was the American strike??? Early reports: Not very and that their Nuclear Program could be operational again within a few months. Trump however disagrees. (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)

*Now there will be a ceasefire??? Trump isn't happy it hasn't already started. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*China's opinions on the growing conflict.

*Russia's opinions on US involvement.

*Iran has decided to close the Strait of Hormuz.

*Did Israel violate Humanitarian Rules during their attacks against Iran???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*Was someone going to attempt assassinating Ukraine President Zelensky???

*More aid is on its way to the Ukraine.

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 through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*What is happening below Africa???

*A possible new way to help produce hydrogen fuel.

*Opinion: The US Ecology and AI.

*July 3 is International No Plastic Bags Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*New pictures of the Universe.

*June 30 is Asteroid Awareness Day.

*July 2 is World UFO👽 Day.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*Teen idol, singer and actor Bobby Sherman has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs is no longer with us.

Actor Rick Hurst (The Dukes of Hazard, Steel Magnolias, much more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Famed Journalist Bill Moyers is no longer with us.

*Singer Walter Scott of The Whisperers has passed away.

*Baseball⚾ Hall of Fame member and two time World Series champion Dave Parker is no longer with us.

*Former professional baseball⚾ players Bob Heffner and Ed Mickelson have passed away. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Actor and Robin Hood expert Tim Pollard has taken his last bow on life's stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

JULY 4 IS THE UNITED STATES’ INDEPENDENCE DAY.

JULY 5 IS THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEN PRESIDENT FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT SIGNING THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT INTO LAW.

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

FACT BASED OPINION

*After the US June 21 attack, Iran has counterattacked American bases in Iraq and Qatar. But how effective was the American strike??? Early reports: Not very and that their Nuclear Program could be operational again within a few months. Trump however disagrees as the government tries to prove otherwise. (There are 7/SEVEN separate links in this item.)

*Now there will be a ceasefire??? Trump isn't happy it hasn't already started. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*The New York Times and CNN will not change their stories to make Trump happy.

*Senator Lindsey Graham doesn't agree with Trump on Iran.

*Guess who else is against the June 21 bombing.

*Trump's current foreign policy polls.

*The latest on the potential China-US trade agreement.

*Trade talks with Canada are on hold.

*Opinion: Did Trump follow protocol procedures in the Iran bombing???

*Speculation: Did Trump allow Iran's counter bombing???

*Speculation: Did FOX News influence Trump's Iran actions???

*Speculation: Did JD Vance call Trump dumb???

*Speculation: Trump does NOT want war crimes investigated???

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL…

*How will we celebrate the Fourth of July???

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

FACT BASED OPINION

*A Judge has ordered his release, but the Trump/Republican regime swears "Kilmar Abrego Garcia will never go free on US Soil." But Garcia is willingly staying in a US jail for now to avoid being deported again. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Supreme Court has approved the Trump/Republican regime sending deportees to countries not their own! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Court has also now limited lower courts on ruling against the Trump/Republican regime on a person's Birthright Citizenship status. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump on farm workers.

*Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller wants increased deportations, but the FBI won't be available to assist for awhile. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*A Canadian citizen has died while in ICE custody.

*An Army Veteran was forced to self deport???

*Now the Trump/Republican regime will start fining illegal immigrants to force self deportations.

*She needed the police, but the cops called ICE.

*Foreign students will still be allowed to attend Harvard.

*Apparently Homeland Security Director Kristi Noem has resumed cosplaying.

*Opinion: The problem(s) with deportations.

*Speculation: The future of Birthright Citizenship??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

...IN CALIFORNIA...

*The National Guard is raiding Cannabis farms???

*A Congressman is trying to get the Judge who initially ruled against Trump using the National Guard impeached.

*Speculation: ICE thinks landscapers might be dangerous???

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

News of Upcoming Event

*Trump canNOT end Union bargaining for Federal workers.

*We're in the midst of Hurricane season, but FEMA funds are being spent to build new prisons???

*Could Trump's latest actions reinstate the Draft???

*Whistle blowing on Attorney General Pam Bondi.

*Elsewhere in the Department of Justice...

*Analysis: Crypto Currency and the Housing Market.

*Speculation: Where is Edward Coristine now???

ALSO…

*Trump supports selling Federal land. DOGE has already started trying to sell some government properties. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*An interesting business move.

*Trump's latest poll numbers.

*Opinion: Politics or a smear campaign??? The latter has already begun in earnest. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: About June 27, 2025.

*Opinion: More voter remorse.

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the Trump/Republican regime and its personnel.

*The latest from the White House.

MEDICAL NEWS…

*Changing the "Prior Authorization" medical rules. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Representative Kim Schrier versus Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy, Junior.

*Robert F. Kennedy, Junior versus Dentists over Fluoride.

*The NEW panel plans to review vaccinations.

*RFK, Junior to pull funds previously promised to help vaccinate children overseas.

*The latest on the Vax versus Anti-Vax debate.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Supreme Court has approved the Trump/Republican regime sending deportees to countries not their own! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*In another case, the Court has ruled against Planned Parenthood.

*The Court has now limited lower courts on ruling against the Trump/Republican regime on a person's Birthright Citizenship status. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Their decision in a case involving Free Speech versus Religion.

*The Court supports age checks on adult websites.

*The Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act, aka Obama Care, IS Constitutional but says it is under the control of the Department of Health and Human Services. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*A shaving issue.

*Analysis: One review of the Court's possible closing agenda for this session.

*Speculation: The future of Birthright Citizenship??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*On the third anniversary of the overturn...

*What data???

*The Supreme Court has ruled against Planned Parenthood in a case before them.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

OPINION

*Rescuing endangered children.

*The Trump/Republican regime has forced the University of Virginia's President to resign over maintaining Diversity, Equality and Inclusion/DEI programs.

*The Department of Justice has fired 3/THREE prosecutors that worked on cases related to the January 6, 2021 storming of Congressional Capital Building over the 2020 Presidential election results.

*The Trump/Republican regime has also ended LGBTQ+ Youth Support on what remains of the National Suicide Hotline. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The pro LGBTQ+ Pride concert at Trump's Kennedy Center.

*A reward for "white nationalism"???

*A Federal Judge has ruled that Trump has no legal grounds to act against the Susman Godfrey law firm.

*On June 28, 1969; authorities raided the Stonewall Inn of New York City. The outrage and protests that ensued led to the development and founding of the LGBTQ+ Pride movement.

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Trump at the NATO Summit.

*Trump on his "Big Beautiful Bill".

*Why your cellphone shouldn't be face up on the table.

OPINION

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Despite what is written in the US Constitution, the House of Representatives now thinks the War Powers Act is unconstitutional??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Yet Trump will not face potential impeachment over his Iran actions while the Senate voted to not limit his war powers. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump's position on Executive Privilege as Congress prepares to investigate former President Joseph Biden, again.

*Congress was advised on the pending state of the economy.

*Trump versus Representative Thomas Massie.

*Speculation: Is Attorney General Pam Bondi an innocent dupe or a potential co-conspirator???

*Speculation: Have the Democrats chances of taking back the Senate in 2026 improved???

ANALYSIS

*The latest Bills pending before Congress.

THE BUDGET BATTLE...

*Overseeing the pending budget.

*Trump wants his budget passed and official before Congress goes on their Fourth of July break.

*Whatever happens, selling government land will NOT be part of the budget.

*Senator Mitch McConnell on cutting Medicaid. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*There are procedural issues with the pending budget that will affect its final form.

*A look at the Senate's version as it stands at the moment.

*Opinion: Are Republicans finally realizing the truth about the "One Big Beautiful Bill"???

*Speculation: Are Senate Republicans trying to force Senate Democrats to pass the budget???

ELSEWHERE…

*As the boycott against McDonalds' continues...

*Artificial Intelligence's legal woes continue.

*As the Post Office approaches its 250th anniversary...

*Jeff Bezos needed a new wedding venue but still got married. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*A Taylor Swift tax???

*Now M&Ms and Fanta Sodas require warning labels in Texas???

*The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA Championship🏀 against the Indiana Pacers.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Boy helps save his family from a housefire.

*Saving the baby.

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 22-28, 2014

TODAY IS ARMED FORCES DAY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.

JULY 4TH IS INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF LOU GHERIG'S RETIREMENT FROM PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL.

AMONGST EVENTS HAPPENING AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK...

*The last of Syria's declared (known) chemical weapons have been shipped out of the country for destruction.
*The 2014 FIFA World Cup Soccer/Football Championship enters the second round of play, with the winners to be decided by mid-July.
*Mauritania has reelected President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to a second term in office.
*Striking air traffic controllers in France has resulted in several cancelled European flights.
*South Africa's platinum miners return to work at the end of a 5 month strike.
*China claims to have arrested 300 (alleged) terrorists in the first month of their crackdown on such activity.
*The Pyu ancient cities in Burma have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site List, along with Stevns Klint and the Danish section of the Wadden Sea.
*Civil unrest continues in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, and Somalia.

THE LATEST CONCERNING THE UKRAINE AND RUSSIA...
*Pro-Russian insurgents have agreed to a cease fire with the Ukraine.
*Russian President Valdimir Putin requested Parliament to consider removing the military from protecting pro-Russia supporters in the Ukraine.
*Germany has started easing the restrictions on immigrant Ukrainian Jews into their country.
*Much to Russia's dismay, the European Union has signed pacts with the Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...

*Libyan Islamist and suspected terrorist Ahmed Abu Khattala has plead not guilty to all charges as he faces trial for his (alleged) part in the 2012 Benghazi Embassy attack.
*Speaker of the House, Republican John Boehner is (allegedly) considering a lawsuit against President Barack Obama for "abuse of executive privilege", when he bypassed Congress on some matters. If this happens, federal funds will be used to finance the prosecution.
*The United States has added several Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) groups to its list of known terrorist organizations.
*Actor Eli Wallach has taken his last bow on the stage of life.

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