Voices, The Peoples News
June 11, 2025
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate
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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Migrants / Gangs / Drugs
Inside largest ICE workplace operation in Omaha: ICE detains 70 workers in Nebraska’s largest workplace raid. Workers hid in rafters, freezers; one threatened agents with box cutters. Business owner used E-Verify but workers used stolen US identities
https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigration/largest-ice-workplace-raid-omaha/
# DOGE [Department of Government Efficiency]
The DOGE 100: Musk Is Out, but More Than 100 of His Followers Remain to Implement Trump’s Blueprint. Nearly two dozen DOGE officials are making cuts to the same federal agencies that regulate the industries that employed them
https://www.propublica.org/article/doge-elon-musk-trump-staffers-tracker-update
Johnson touts ‘first of many’ rescissions packages to codify DOGE cuts. With the House Rules Committee meeting Tuesday to send the White House’s rescissions package to the floor, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., outlined to reporters how Republicans plan to launch “a multifront war against the deficit.”
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_879dff79-be8b-41b8-b29b-0e4b02634d7e.html
# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banks / Taxes / IRS
US, China reach trade deal, pending approval from Trump and Xi. The agreement setting tariffs, and opening door to Chinese college students came after Trump met with Xi Jinping to resolve the tariff dispute that nearly halted trade between the two countries.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/11/us-china-reach-deal/84145644007/
# Education / Schools / Libraries / Museums
Judge: Trump administration can dismantle Institute of Museum and Library Services
https://www.ala.org/news/2025/06/court-allows-trump-administration-proceed-efforts-destroy-institute-museum-and-library
# Employment / Labor / Unions
Expert warns ‘China Shock’ on manufacturing that struck one state could spread to the rest of the country via the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: ‘A chilling effect.’ The manufacturing renaissance resulting from three recent pieces of legislation has amounted to a 279% increase in manufacturing across America.
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/north-carolina-manufacturing-renaissance/
# Energy / Pipelines / Mining / Oil
Kentucky solar and battery jobs face threat as Congress moves to cut clean energy tax breaks
https://www.dailyclimate.org/kentucky-solar-and-battery-jobs-face-threat-as-congress-moves-to-cut-clean-energy-tax-breaks-2672350638.html
# Environment / Climate / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Public Lands
EPA moves to weaken climate rules despite US power plants ranking among top global polluters. Trump administration plans to end climate regulations for them.
https://www.powermag.com/epa-moving-to-axe-emissions-limits-from-coal-and-gas-fired-power-plants/
Global effort to protect international waters nears milestone as more countries back UN ocean treaty.
Eighteen more nations signed onto a United Nations treaty to protect biodiversity in international waters
https://apnews.com/article/high-seas-treaty-oceans-un-ocean-conference-53ad46ae3cf8737ec82d925761a3d089
# FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency]
Experts warn that changes in FEMA leadership, reduced coordination, and stricter aid thresholds could leave vulnerable communities unprotected during increasingly intense disasters.
https://www.ehn.org/state-and-local-emergency-managers-brace-for-less-federal-aid-during-disasters#:~:text=As%20hurricane%20season%20begins%2C%20local,report%20for%20The%20Washington%20Post
Rubio Orders Abolishment of USAID’s Entire International Workforce. All foreign assistance programs will now be managed by the secretary of state.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/usaid-workers
All Of USAID’s International Workforce Will Be Eliminated By Sept. 30: Report
https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/all-of-usaids-international-workforce-will-be-eliminated-by-sept-30-report/
# General News
Donald Trump ‘Paving Over’ White House Rose Garden: What We Know
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-white-house-rose-garden-cosmetic-changes-oval-office-2046361
# Gov / Politics
Donald Trump’s Dirty Self-Dealing: The Audacity of His Rapacity. The first term was historically corrupt. But this time Trump has grabbed billions already—and by the time he’s done, he may make off with tens of billions.
https://newrepublic.com/article/196187/trump-corruption-self-dealing-audacity-rapacity
The Authoritarian Message Behind Military Parades. Amid mounting pressure on various institutions in the U.S. — universities, courts and public discourse. the military/birthday parade is an extravaganza that fuses esthetics and propaganda to cement authority, suppress dissent and consolidate power.
https://flaglerlive.com/the-authoritarian-message-behind-military-parades/
After LA, Trump hard launches new First Amendment: Only MAGA can protest. Rule No. 1: No protesting unless it’s something Trump wants you to protest. Rule No. 2: Protesters can only use American flags. Rule No. 3: No spitting on or disrespecting law enforcement officers
https://www.yahoo.com/news/la-trump-hard-launches-first-080356229.html
Abuse of military power: Lawsuit filed against Trump administration
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/california-sue-trump-federalizing-state-national-guard-ice-protests/
U.S. to cut Ukraine aid – defense secretary
https://defence-blog.com/hegseth-ukraine-support-will-be-reduced/
Omaha, Nebraska sworn in its first ever Black mayor on Monday after Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr. defeated the incumbent.
https://dailycaller.com/2025/06/10/omaha-nebraska-swears-in-first-ever-black-mayor-john-ewing-jr/
Obama Exposing MAGA’s Double Standards Is Going Viral. It’s a startling reminder of how things have changed.
https://www.tiktok.com/@nowthisimpact/video/7513612620511841579
Governor Newsom just handed Alabama Senator their behind on a silver platter with undeniable facts. He told Florida’s Voice, “LA looks like a third world country, anarchists in charge, law enforcement being attacked, the rule of law is nonexistent.” He’s got a point.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/governor-newsom-just-destroyed-arkansas-152850795.html
Trump’s Real War Is Against America: In the decade he has been in the political spotlight, Trump has shown a desire to turn the U.S. into a police state, with him at the top. What he’s now doing in Los Angeles is a warning to the nation
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-los-angeles-military_n_68487014e4b0682b100c4d80
‘There is no invasion’ or ‘rebellion’ to justify military troops in LA anti-ICE protests, California attorney general says.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/no-invasion-california-ag-los-042659048.html
How the immigration protests in Los Angeles started. Solidarity protests against ICE have broken out in other cities.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/los-angeles-immigration-protests-how-they-started/story?id=122704771
The inherent danger of what Trump is asking Marines in L.A. to do: Has ignited a fierce national debate over state sovereignty and civil-military boundaries.
https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2025/marines-mobilized-los-angeles-insurrection-act/
Trump signs order seeking to overhaul US elections
https://apnews.com/article/voting-elections-trump-executive-order-4e9edb53f47e61e241a43ceef8164022
# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC]
US Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted by federal grand jury for assaulting immigration officers. Congresswoman from New Jersey could face up to 17 years in prison if convicted
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-rep-lamonica-mciver-indicted-by-federal-grand-jury-for-assaulting-immigration-officers/3593644
# Medicare / Medicaid / Obamacare / ACA
Wall Street To Insurers: Keep Denying Care. UnitedHealth Group’s investors were profiting from its high denial rates. Now, they’re suing to ensure that doesn’t change.
https://www.levernews.com/wall-street-to-insurers-keep-denying-care/
Republicans plan to SLASH Medicaid! House Republican Bill Grows Even Harsher, Cutting Medicaid Funding to States That Cover Lawfully Residing Children and Pregnant Adults
https://www.cbpp.org/research/health/house-republican-bill-grows-even-harsher-cutting-medicaid-funding-to-states-that
# Medical / Health News / Covid / Biologicals
Family fights for lost Medicaid benefits for 6-year-old with chronic illnesses
https://www.channel3000.com/news/family-fights-for-lost-medicaid-benefits-for-6-year-old-with-chronic-illnesses/article_e98787b3-818c-43ec-b00d-48f348ac45f9.html
Researchers raise red flag that doctors may be underprepared for devastating new disease emerging in US: Babesiosis, a disease typically spread by blacklegged ticks, is on the rise in the mid-Atlantic
https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/babesiosis-ticks-mid-atlantic-spread/
Covid warning as experts warn about variant that comes with ‘unusual’ symptoms caused by dangerous Chinese strain
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14794385/covid-nimbus-strain-doctors-warn-variant-symptoms.html
Trump-era NIH workers warn of illegal orders and suppressed science. The letter, dubbed the “Bethesda Declaration,” accuses NIH leadership under Director Jay Bhattacharya of enabling harmful policies, including censorship of research and the illegal withholding of funds.
https://www.ehn.org/trump-era-nih-workers-warn-of-illegal-orders-and-suppressed-science
# Military / Militia / National Guard / General News
As the Army prepares for its 250th birthday parade, the service is hauling millions of pounds worth of military equipment into Washington, D.C.
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/tanks-helicopters-bombers-dc-army-birthday/#:~:text=The%20Army%20is%20sending%20around,enlisting%20and%20other%20new%20enlistees.
The Georgia National Guard officially activated a new intelligence unit this month, the first of its kind in the Army, specifically tasked with electromagnetic warfare
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/georgia-national-guard-electronic-warfare/
What Can (and Can’t) The National Guard Actually Do? Here’s your National Guard primer, from how it differs from the rest of the military to the limits state governors—and presidents—have on calling on its troops
https://thewarhorse.org/everything-to-know-about-the-national-guard/
Meet DOGE’s team inside the Defense Department. ProPublica has identified four men installed by defense contractor Elon Musk at the Pentagon—and 100 more across the federal government.
https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/06/meet-doges-team-dod/405963/
Trump Budget Calls for More Airmen, Guardians in 2026. Over half a million troops would serve in the Air Force and Space Force in 2026, the Trump administration said last week, keeping the workforce essentially flat as Airmen and Guardians tackle a growing list of missions around the globe.
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/trump-budget-calls-for-more-airmen-guardians-in-2026/
# Social / Communities
NORTHCOM provides update on number of troops deployed to Los Angeles
https://www.northcom.mil/Newsroom/Press-Releases/Article/4210889/usnorthcom-statement-on-additional-military-personnel-in-the-los-angeles-area/
700 Marines will deploy to Los Angeles after Hegseth warned California to control riots
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/06/09/700-marines-deployed-to-la-to-respond-to-immigration-protests/
LA officials implement mandatory curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. local time
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/11/la-mayor-announces-curfew-amid-protests-over-trumps-immigration-crackdown
2,000 LA anti-ICE rioters takeover 101 Freeway downtown as self-driving cars lit on fire in chaotic scene
https://www.aol.com/news/2-000-la-anti-ice-020105572.html
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