Monday, June 23, 2025
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Today's Topics
Trump Announces Iran-Israel Ceasefire Before Formal Agreement Existed
On June 23, 2025, President Trump declared a "complete and total ceasefire" between Iran and Israel—but while Qatar had facilitated behind-the-scenes talks and Iran agreed to conditional terms, no formal agreement existed and Iran's Foreign Minister explicitly stated "there is NO agreement on any ceasefire" even as hostilities wound down.
House Bans WhatsApp from Government Devices Over Security Fears Despite Meta's Objections
The House Chief Administrative Officer banned WhatsApp from all congressional devices on June 23, 2025, citing "lack of transparency in data protection" and "potential security risks," while allowing Microsoft Teams, Signal, and iMessage.
Viral Border Patrol Violence Video Triggers Congressional Hispanic Caucus Response
Video showing Border Patrol agents punching and detaining Narciso Barranco, a California landscaper and father of three Marines, has gone viral and prompted Congressional Hispanic Caucus demands for immigration reform and accountability.