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19-06-2025
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The MAGA Coalition Has Turned on Itself
The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Sign up for Trump's Return, a newsletter featuring coverage of the second Trump presidency. The MAGA movement usually displays remarkable unity in attacking the left. But Israel's military assault on Iran has splintered President Donald Trump's coalition, as rival factions fight over the true meaning of an 'America First' foreign policy. Right-wing figures have descended into vicious debate over whether the White House should take a more active role in Israel's bombardment of Iran—one that, with American help, could dismantle Tehran's nuclear program or even lead to regime change. Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, and other isolationist voices are demanding that Trump stay out of another Middle Eastern war. Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, and other more hawkish conservatives are making the case that there has never been—and may never again be—a better time to take on Iran. That same split has surfaced among Republicans on Capitol Hill. Senator Lindsey Graham and others are pushing Trump to help Israel destroy Tehran's nuclear program, a goal of American presidents dating back decades. Meanwhile, MAGA luminaries such as Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene have declared that further U.S. involvement would betray the president's 'America First' ideals. Both sides in MAGA world have furiously lobbied Trump in recent days, and the president is very aware of the competing interests in his base, a White House official and an outside adviser told us. Trump initially opposed Israel's plan to strike Iran last week. But after briefings from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as Trump's own staff, the president came around to staying out of Israel's way while helping it defend itself from Tehran's counterattack. Now that Israel's initial wave of strikes has proved a remarkable success, Trump has embraced the attacks, offering more support. He cut short his time at the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington last night and ominously suggested that Tehran, a city of 10 million people, be evacuated immediately, sparking rumors that the U.S. was about to decisively enter the conflict. The White House denied those reports and said that the U.S. military was remaining in a defensive posture. But part of Trump's thinking is that such threats may scare Iran back to the negotiating table, the White House official and two other administration officials told us. (We granted them and others interviewed for this story anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.) The president now believes that Israel's bombardment could push the Iranian regime, fearful for its survival, to re-engage with a U.S. proposal to abandon its nuclear-enrichment program, the officials said. Trump will have to decide whether to fully join the conflict by authorizing the use of massive American bunker-buster bombs, of the sort needed to destroy Iran's underground facilities. One of the officials told us that the weapons are 'leverage' for Trump, who hopes to revive talks in the days ahead. Another person familiar with the discussions surrounding Trump's hasty return from the G7 said defense officials were preparing options for the president. 'I'm not looking for a cease-fire. We're looking at better than a cease-fire,' Trump told reporters on Air Force One on the flight back to Washington last night, adding that he wanted 'a real end' to the conflict between Iran and Israel and a 'complete give-up' by Iran of its nuclear ambitions. Trump has grown frustrated that the Iranians did not accept his administration's most recent offer for a deal. 'But remember, Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,' Trump said. 'It's very simple. We don't have to go too deep into it.' [Read: What Trump knew about the attack against Iran] Vice President J. D. Vance, part of the GOP's isolationist wing, published a long post on X today that praised Trump's reluctance to commit American troops to combat and said, 'People are right to be worried about foreign entanglement after the last 25 years of idiotic foreign policy.' But the post read like a justification for potential military involvement, noting that Trump 'may decide he needs to take further action to end Iranian enrichment. That decision ultimately belongs to the president.' Trump has pulled back from striking Iran before. In June 2019, after Iran's military shot down an American surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz, Trump authorized a retaliatory attack. But military officials were blindsided when, just minutes before the attack was to begin, the president called it off, citing potential Iranian casualties. A few months later, after Trump ordered a drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, the MAGA movement's fracture over Iran began to show. When Carlson hosted the 8 p.m. hour on Fox News, he advocated restraint in dealing with Iran and warned about the dangers of escalation. An hour later on the same network, Hannity struck a wildly different tone, reveling in Trump's strike and suggesting that Tehran could be hit with the full power of the American military. Trump was close to both men, who each knew that often the best way to deliver a message to the commander in chief was through the televisions that he faithfully watched in the White House residence or in the private dining area off the Oval Office. That time around, in January 2020, Carlson's messaging on Fox over several days—and a private phone call with the president—won out: Trump decided not to ratchet up the standoff with Iran. Just before Israel's attack last week, Carlson, who was terminated from Fox in 2023, went on social media and blamed conservative voices—including former colleagues and employers—for trying to stoke a war. 'Who are the warmongers? They would include anyone who's calling Donald Trump today to demand air strikes and other direct US military involvement in a war with Iran,' Carlson wrote in a post on X. 'On that list: Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, Rupert Murdoch, Ike Perlmutter and Miriam Adelson. At some point they will all have to answer for this, but you should know their names now.' Carlson then appeared yesterday on Bannon's podcast to urge Trump to stay away from the conflict and 'drop' Netanyahu. Carlson also suggested that the president was 'complicit' in Israel's attacks, a charge that did not sit well with Trump when he was asked about it yesterday at the G7 summit. 'I don't know what Tucker Carlson is saying,' Trump said in response to a reporter's question. 'Let him go get a television network and say it so people listen.' Carlson in particular has targeted Levin, who met with Trump last week and made the case that Iran was close to developing a nuclear weapon, one of the administration officials told us. After Carlson accused Levin on X of agitating for Trump to bomb Iran, the radio host hit back on his Friday show, saying, 'You're a reckless and deceitful propagandist, and that's the best I can say. You promote anti-Semitism and conspiracy nuts. You slobber all over some of the most evil people on earth.' (Levin also responded to Carlson on social media: 'Hey thug. I never said to the President that American forces should bomb Iran. The leaker who is feeding you is a liar.') [Read: Iran's stunning incompetence] In Congress, Marjorie Taylor Greene used similar language to attack those pushing for U.S. involvement: 'Anyone slobbering for the U.S. to become fully involved in the Israel/Iran war is not America First/MAGA,' she wrote on X, adding that staying out of foreign entanglements is 'what many Americans voted for in 2024.' Trump, in an interview with The Atlantic last week, made clear he believes that he 'decides' what 'America First' means. Some in Trump's orbit have pushed him to take advantage of Tehran's weakness at the moment; Tehran proxies Hamas and Hezbollah are badly diminished, and Israel managed to wipe out much of Iran's senior military leadership in its attacks over the past several days. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Iran hawk, has called on the president to aid Israel in recent days, and made a similar pitch on television last night. 'Be all in, President Trump, in helping Israel eliminate the nuclear threat. If we need to provide bombs to Israel, provide bombs. If we need to fly planes with Israel, do joint operations,' Graham said during an appearance—where else?—on Hannity's show. 'But here's the bigger question: Wouldn't the world be better off if the Ayatollahs went away and were replaced by something better?' Other members of the MAGA movement have taken sides, and not always predictably. Laura Loomer, the conspiracy theorist who has advised Trump on national security in the past, backed Levin. Charlie Kirk and Jack Posobiec have pushed diplomacy. A former U.S. official close to members of the current administration played down the war of words: 'This is the battle of the podcast hosts.' This person predicted that the competing influence efforts would ultimately have little sway on the president. 'What Trump said is, 'It's my decision,'' the former official said. 'I think that's right.' In a social-media post yesterday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he had ordered additional military assets sent to the Middle East, a move he said was intended to strengthen America's 'defensive posture' and protect U.S. troops in the region. In recent days, the U.S. has moved guided missile destroyers closer to Israel and accelerated the previously planned movement of the aircraft carrier Nimitz from Asia to the Middle East. The Air Force has also dispatched a fleet of refueling aircraft to Europe, positioning them closer to the region. Trump posted on social media today, 'We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran'—the word we seemingly claiming partial ownership of an operation conducted by Israeli forces using some American-made equipment. For months, Trump has been pushing for a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear-enrichment crisis—a problem his critics believe he caused when, in 2018, he backed out of the agreement that had been brokered by Barack Obama. Trump's diplomatic envoy, Steve Witkoff, told confidants this spring he believed that a deal was possible; the administration's latest proposal would allow Iran to procure enriched nuclear fuel from outside the country but not to enrich it on Iranian soil. And Trump blocked Netanyahu from a strike on Iran in April. But the president's top advisers, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine, briefed him last week that Israel believed Iran was on the brink of developing a weapon and was determined to strike. Netanyahu delivered the same message in a call with Trump early last week, and Trump grew resigned to the strike, offering Israel limited military support—intelligence sharing, as well as American air-defense systems and a Navy destroyer to help shoot down incoming ballistic missiles—even as he still hoped for a diplomatic solution. The U.S. intelligence community has assessed that Iran is not trying to build a nuclear weapon, and that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has not lifted the suspension he placed on the weapons program in 2003. But pressure from hard-line elements in the regime has built on him to change course so that Iran is better able to deter Israel and the United States. Khamenei has the final say on whether Iran builds a weapon. In congressional testimony in March, Trump's director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, shared the intelligence community's analysis, which has remained essentially the same for years. Experts have debated how quickly Iran could construct a nuclear device able to be delivered to a target of its choice. This morning, CNN reported that Iran is up to three years away from achieving that goal, according to U.S. intelligence analysis, a stark contrast with Israeli estimates. [Read: Israel's bold, risky attack] In his remarks aboard Air Force One after leaving the G7 meeting, Trump dismissed Gabbard's position altogether: 'I don't care what she said. I think they were very close to having them,' he said. Instead, Trump has suggested that he might look elsewhere for guidance. This morning he posted a lengthy text he'd received from U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who said that God had spared Trump from last summer's assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, so he could become the 'most consequential President in a century—maybe ever.' Huckabee wrote that no president in his lifetime 'has been in a position like yours. Not since Truman in 1945,' an apparent reference to Harry Truman's decision to drop a pair of atomic bombs on Japan to end World War II. 'You did not seek this moment,' Huckabee wrote. 'This moment sought YOU!' Shane Harris and Missy Ryan contributed reporting. Article originally published at The Atlantic
Black America Web
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
A Legacy of Faith: How The Winans Family Revolutionized Gospel
Source: Music has seen its fair share of familial legacies, from the Jacksons to the Clark Sisters and the Hawkins family. However, in the world of gospel music, The Winans Family has long been heralded as the 'First Family of Gospel.' The Winans family stands as one of gospel music's most influential dynasties, leaving an indelible mark on the genre through their exceptional talent, innovation, and spiritual impact. For decades, this Detroit-based family has not only dominated gospel charts but also crossed over into mainstream recognition, expanding the reach of gospel music to new audiences. The family's musical roots started with David Winans Sr., lovingly known as 'Pop' Winans. His love of music began at an early age, singing with a local soul group, The Nobelaires, and joining the Lucille Lemon Gospel Chorus. He met his future wife, Delores (a.k.a. 'Mom' Winans), while in the Chorus. Despite putting their own musical aspirations on hold for over 30 years once they started having children, Mom & Pop made sure that their love for God and music was passed on to their kids…and it paid off. The family's musical imprint on the charts began with brothers Marvin, Carvin, Ronald, and Michael, collectively known as The Winans. Their groundbreaking sound blended traditional gospel with contemporary R&B influences, creating soulful harmonies that resonated far beyond the church. Albums like Tomorrow and Return earned them commercial success and accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards. Their ability to modernize gospel without compromising its spiritual essence ushered in a new era for the genre during the 1980s and 1990s. STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! Notably, BeBe and CeCe Winans, the younger siblings, emerged as a formidable duo. With hits like 'Close to You' and 'Addictive Love,' they seamlessly merged gospel with pop, carving out their own space in music history. They were among the first gospel artists to receive considerable airplay on secular radio, broadening the audience for spiritually-infused music. The duo has also found success as solo artists. CeCe, in particular, has become the best-selling female gospel artist of all time, selling over 19 million records worldwide. She is also the most-awarded female gospel artist, with 17 Grammys, 31 Dove Awards, and 19 Stellar Awards among other honors. RELATED STORY: The Winans Honored with the Agape Award at 'A Night of Inspiration' RELATED STORY: CeCe Winans Wins Big at the 2025 Grammy Awards While The Winans and BeBe & CeCe are the most commercially known groups within the family, several other members have found musical success. Sisters Angie & Debbie, brothers David II and Daniel, and even Mom & Pop Winans have all received critical and fan acclaim for their respective careers. The Winans' influence continued through the next generation. Marvin's son, Marvin Winans Jr., and the group known as Winans Phase 2 carried forward the family tradition. Meanwhile, CeCe's son, Alvin Love III, has made his mark as a songwriter, further contributing to the family's music ministry. Beyond their music, the Winans' legacy is deeply rooted in their commitment to faith and uplifting others. Their songs of hope and redemption have inspired millions worldwide, making them not just artists but beacons of spirituality in the industry. Through decades of innovation and unwavering devotion, the Winans family has transformed gospel music, ensuring their legacy endures as a testament to excellence, faith, and family unity. Their contributions have forever redefined the genre, securing their place as gospel royalty. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK . FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER . SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE . STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! HEAD TO THE HOMEPAGE SEE ALSO
Cision Canada
16-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Desjardins announces June and second quarter of 2025 cash distributions for some ETFs Français
MONTREAL, June 16, 2025 /CNW/ - Desjardins Investment Inc. (DI), acting as manager for Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), today announced the June and second quarter of 2025 cash distributions for some Desjardins ETFs listed on the TSX that pay a monthly or quarterly distribution. Unitholders of record on June 23, 2025, will receive cash distributions payable for these ETFs on June 30, 2025. Here is the list of the Desjardins ETFs that will pay cash distributions for June or second quarter of 2025, as well as the distribution amount per unit to be paid: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) Ticker symbols (TSX) Distribution per unit ($) Desjardins Canadian Fixed Income ETFs Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF DCU 0.0458 Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF DCS 0.0473 Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF DCC 0.0527 Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF DCG 0.0401 Desjardins Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF DCBC 0.0636 Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share ETF Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF DCP 0.0846 Desjardins Equity Index ETFs Desjardins Canadian Equity Index ETF DMEC 0.1466 Desjardins American Equity Index ETF DMEU 0.0569 Desjardins International Equity Index ETF DMEI 0.2867 Desjardins Emerging Market Equity Index ETF DMEE 0.1500 Desjardins Multifactor Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF DRFC 0.2406 Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF DRFU 0.0000 Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF DRFD 0.4534 Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF DRFE 0.2165 Desjardins Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF Desjardins RI Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF DRMC 0.2121 Desjardins RI USA - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF DRMU 0.0915 Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF DRMD 0.0000 Desjardins RI Emerging Markets - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF DRME 0.1719 Desjardins Multifactor Low Fossil Fuel ETF Desjardins RI Global Multifactor - Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF DRFG 0.2474 Desjardins Active ETF Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF DRCU 0.0554 Desjardins SocieTerra ETF Desjardins SocieTerra American Equity ETF DSAE 0.0088 Desjardins Alternative ETF Desjardins Market Neutral ETF DANC 0.0819 Desjardins Market Neutral ETF – US$ Hedged Units DANC.U 0.0000 1 Desjardins Absolute Return Global Equity Markets ETF – CA$ Hedged Units DAMG 0.0000 Desjardins Absolute Return Global Equity Markets ETF – US$ Hedged Units DAMG.U 0.0000 1 1 Denominated in U.S. dollar. For information about Desjardins ETFs, visit the manager's website at About Desjardins Group Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the sixth largest in the world, with assets of $487.9 billion as at March 31, 2025. It has been named one of the top employers in Canada by both Forbes magazine and Mediacorp. It has also been recognized as one of the World's Best Banks 2025 by Forbes. The organization has more than 56,100 skilled employees. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, its online platforms, and its subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and one of the highest credit ratings in the industry. In 2025, Desjardins Group is celebrating its 125th anniversary, marking more than a century of focusing its ambitions and expertise on being there for members and clients. About Desjardins Investments Inc. Desjardins Investments Inc., manager of the Desjardins Funds, is one of Canada's largest mutual fund manufacturers, with C$47.7 billion in assets under management as at March 31, 2025. DI offers a broad range of investment funds to Canadian investors and stands out in the industry, among others, through its world-renowned portfolio managers representing more than 20 asset management companies around the world. In addition, DI is one of the most committed actors in promoting and advancing responsible investment in Canada. Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are not guaranteed, their value fluctuates frequently and their past performance is not indicative of their future returns. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with an investment in exchange traded funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. Desjardins Investment Inc. is the manager of the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds. The Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are offered by registered dealers.
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
iKON's Donghyuk announces military enlistment date: Check details here
iKON member DK, aka Donghyuk, will enlist in the Army Military Band next month. As reported by Soompi, iKON's agency, 143 Entertainment, released a statement on Monday giving details about Donghyuk's military enlistment. (Also Read | iKON's Jinhwan announces military enlistment date, pens note for fans) Donghyuk is planning to enlist as an active duty soldier on July 28 to fulfil his military duty. The statement read, "Hello, this is 143 Entertainment. We would like to express our gratitude to iKONIC who love iKON, and we want to provide information regarding DK's (Kim Dongkyuk's) military enlistment. " "DK applied for the Army Military Band, and he recently received his final notice of acceptance from the Military Manpower Administration. He plans to enlist as an active duty soldier on July 28 to fulfil his military duty," it added. iKON's agency said that there will be no separate event on that day. "As many soldiers and their families will be present on the day of the enlistment to the Recruit Training Centre, no separate event will be held in order to prevent safety incidents. We kindly ask for fans' generous understanding. Please continue to show unwavering love and support until DK dutifully completes his military service and returns in good health. Wishing DK a safe and healthy service!" concluded the note. iKON, formed in 2015 by YG Entertainment, consists of six members--Jay, Song, Bobby, DK, Ju-ne, and Chan. Their debut studio album was Welcome Back (2015). From 2016 to 2017, iKon released the singles #WYD and New Kids: Begin. In 2018, their second studio album Return was released. Their third EP, I Decide, was released on February 6, 2020. Their fourth EP, Flashback, was released in 2022. The group released their third studio album, Take Off, in May 2023. iKon departed YG Entertainment in December 2022 and signed with 143 Entertainment.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Apple's Foundation Sets Season 3 Release Date After 2-Year Hiatus — Plus, Watch a New Teaser
After nearly two years off the air and a number of behind-the-scenes snags, Foundation will be back at last this summer. The sci-fi epic will return to Apple TV+ for its third season on Friday, July 11, the streamer announced Wednesday. The 10-episode season will roll out weekly on Fridays through Sept. 12; you can watch a teaser for the new installments above. More from TVLine The Office Spinoff Gets Official Title and Premiere Month at Peacock - Plus, Oscar Returns in First Photo! Owen Wilson Stars in Apple TV+ Golf Comedy Stick - Watch Trailer, Get Premiere Date Save the Dates: Acapulco's Final Season, Love Island USA's Return and More Foundation, which last dropped a fresh episode back in September 2023, follows a band of exiles on their journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire. According to the official synopsis, Season 3 picks up 152 years after the events of the sophomore finale, and The Foundation has become 'increasingly established' while the Cleonic Dynasty's Empire has dwindled. 'As both of these galactic powers forge an uneasy alliance, a threat to the entire galaxy appears in the fearsome form of a warlord known as The Mule (now played by Game of Thrones alum Pilou Asbæk), whose sights are set on ruling the universe by use of physical and military force, as well as mind control,' the logline continues. 'It's anyone's guess who will win, who will lose, who will live and who will die as Hari Seldon, Gaal Dornick, the Cleons and Demerzel play a potentially deadly game of intergalactic chess.' Foundation initially scored a Season 3 renewal at Apple less than three months after Season 2 ended, but the series hit several roadblocks during Season 3 production. Filming was first paused due to the dual Hollywood strikes in 2023, then was delayed a second time due to 'issues with budgeting and physical production,' per our sister site Deadline. Additionally, series co-creator David S. Goyer stepped back from his duties as showrunner during the hiatus, with executive producer Bill Bost overseeing production instead; Goyer remained creatively involved, though, exec-producing Season 3 and contributing scripts. Keep scrolling to see first-look photos from 's third season, then drop a comment with your hopes for the new episodes. Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
