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The parent agency of Voice of America and other taxpayer-funded media are “incompetent and mismanaged, deeply corrupt,” Kari Lake, senior adviser to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, told a House panel Wednesday.  “This place is rotten. It’s rotten to the core,” said Lake during testimony to the House Foreign Affairs Committee.  “President Trump has asked me to go in and help clean it up,” she continued. “He’s also issued an executive order to reduce this agency down to its mandate, to its statutory requirement. That’s exactly what I’m doing. I don’t care if they attack me. We’re going to make it right for the American taxpayers.” President Donald Trump initially tapped Lake to be the director of Voice of America, but the president recently appointed her to oversee the scandal-plagued U.S. Agency for Global Media. The agency oversees America’s international media operations (including Voice of America), and its subagencies broadcast news and information about the United States and the world to audiences abroad. Lake recounted reports from the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Director of National Intelligence about the lack of vetting of employees and the hiring of employees with falsified documents, incomplete background checks, and phony names—some of whom were spies from hostile countries.  “The VOA even once paid for someone who worked previously for Russian media writing anti-American stories to come on the staff and continue to write anti-American stories,” Lake said.  Ahead of the hearing, the News Guild, part of the Communications Workers of America union, sent a letter to the House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman and ranking member that warned of the national security peril that could result from cuts and changes to U.S.-sponsored international broadcasting.  Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., the ranking member of the committee, defended the agency and its mission.  “Is USAGM [U.S. Agency for Global Media] and the work it supports unsalvageable waste, as you have said, or is it a critical tool for diplomacy?” Meeks asked Lake. “What you’re doing isn’t efficiency, it’s chaos. The dysfunction lies in the administration’s allergy to truth and democracy, the two pillars that USAGM aims to promote abroad. So, I’m not surprised by the choice to gut USAGM since the first Trump administration targeted the enterprise, violating laws, and journalistic integrity to shape it into a state media, like Russia’s or North Korea’s. Today, those regimes are actually cheering as we surrender another potent set of soft-power tools and abandon the airwaves.” But the committee chairman, Brian Mast, R-Fla., said the international media agency has “lost its way” from its founding mission.  “Prior to this administration taking office again, the agency was riddled with OIG [Office of the Inspector General] reports and investigations demonstrating that USAGM had become a cesspool of lies, spies, and mismanagement. That is not an exaggeration,” Mast said. “The agency has promoted the very propaganda that it was created to defeat.” Mast added, “Because of Chinese pressure, Voice of America censored interviews with Chinese dissidents.” He further said the VOA “suppressed stories about Iran and its terrorist proxies.”  He noted that the VOA hired an admitted Taliban fighter to criticize Trump’s travel ban decision from countries with high terrorist activities. “This is only a partisan issue because President Trump is in the White House,” Mast said. “The fact is, Republican and Democratic administrations alike have exposed USAGM’s hiring, vetting, and messaging failures. … It is important that every taxpayer dollar works for where those dollars come from, the American people, not Xi Jinping, not Vladimir Putin, not the Ayatollah.”  Lake told the House panel the agency spent $6 million on consulting advice that was never implemented, more than $800,000 on a New York music show, and $100,000 for an Afghanistan cricket team, among other unusual expenses.  The post ‘Rotten to the Core’: Kari Lake Details Federal Media Agency’s Problems appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said American consumers are reaping the benefits from the Trump administration’s pro-energy agenda, a fundamental departure from Biden-era policies. Citing the recent conflict between Israel and Iran in the volatile Middle East, Wright noted that “today the price of oil is lower than it was when bullets started flying” on June 13. “That’s just an amazing transformation,” he added. Wright spoke with Breitbart’s Matt Boyle at a Tuesday event in downtown Washington, D.C., hours after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two warring counties. As head of the Department of Energy, Wright said his goals include expanding domestic drilling, eliminating “nonsense” climate regulations, positioning American energy production as key to both domestic and foreign policy, and beating China in the artificial intelligence race. The Middle East Wright credited Trump’s “dramatically different leadership style” for putting the United States in a strong position amid tensions in the Middle East. Today, the United States is the largest oil producer in the world and second biggest producer of natural gas—insulating Americans from the fighting in Iran. He explained that the Biden administration “shunned” its allies in the Middle East “and sort of coddled Iran.” Wright added, “We talk to our allies in the Middle East who are major energy exporters and treat them as they should be treated—as allies.” Without Trump, Wright said, global affairs would be vastly different. .@SecretaryWright: Today, the price of oil is lower than it was when bullets started flying. This is a great testament to Trump's agenda of energy dominance. Not only is the U.S. by far the largest producer of oil in the world, but we have a rational policy around energy. pic.twitter.com/YkOBU4kebR— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) June 24, 2025 “Four years ago or 20 years ago with the same set of facts … we would just have wildly higher energy prices and fear in the marketplace.” That this has not occurred, he continued, “is a great testament to President Trump’s agenda of energy dominance.” Drill, Baby, Drill Wright said he was committed to increasing oil and natural gas drilling in Alaska. This marks a significant change from the Biden administration’s policies, which included a drilling ban on millions of acres in Alaska. Wright said expanding drilling is key “so the giant energy resources in the North can power and better the lives of the people in the South and maybe our allies in Asia as well.” He added that Trump’s attitude sends the message that “we believe in American energy production. We’re proud to get American energy production. We’re forever going to be committed to American energy production.” “We’re seeing the benefits of [Trump’s leadership] both in peace in the Middle East and in the lack of economic disruption in energy price spikes in the United States,” Wright said. One Big Beautiful Bill With the Senate moving close to a vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill, Wright expressed optimism about the energy provisions included in the legislation. He said the bill would remove electrical sourcing subsidies and “a whole bunch of other restrictions and leasing and permitting reform that allow development of whatever energy source.” ICYMI: Secretary of Energy @SecretaryWright sits down with @BreitbartNews on how the One Big Beautiful Bill is transformative for American energy independence and ends the Green New Scam. ??? WATCH ?? pic.twitter.com/UOVlGNxRmu— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 24, 2025 It also ends “green delusions,” which resulted in American production moving overseas due to climate policies. Wright said the bill will “unleash” nuclear, geothermal, oil, gas and coal energy. Artificial Intelligence When questioned on AI, Wright explained that it will be useful for national defense and understanding and treating cancer and endemic diseases. The race for artificial intelligence is comparable to the Manhattan Project, he said. He emphasized the importance of Trump’s presidential victory, stating that the U.S. has “smothered” its energy system while China has spent decades “massively” increasing its electrical grid. “If we continue the smothering, anti-energy foolish policies of the last administration, a lot of AI would just be done overseas,” Wright added. “We cannot be behind China in artificial intelligence.” The post Energy Secretary Credits Trump for Stable Oil Prices Amid Iran Crisis appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Virginians don’t elect their statewide executive officers as a party “ticket” like the U.S. president and vice president do, so, the races can be “every candidate for him/herself.” Sometimes, the candidates exemplify that and run on their own rather than as a team. And oftentimes, that can be to their collective detriment. One example of voters “splitting the ticket” was in 2005, when Democrat Tim Kaine was elected governor with Republicans Bill Bolling and Bob McDonnell elected as lieutenant governor and attorney general, respectively. Granted, a divided executive branch has not occurred since, but that has mostly been due to the example set in 2009 by McDonnell’s gubernatorial campaign, Bolling’s reelection team, and then-State Sen. Ken Cuccinelli’s bid for attorney general (led by an up-and-comer named Chris LaCivita). The three candidates coordinated in such a thorough fashion that they were able to hold rallies in each area of the commonwealth every week for the whole summer and early fall. In 2021, Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, and Attorney General Jason Miyares used the same strategy in their stunning upset of Terry McAuliffe, Hala Ayala, and Mark Herring (who was a two-time incumbent attorney general). So, in 2025, the Republicans in the Old Dominion had become nervous as their three statewide candidates hardly even acknowledged each other in the wake of former Gov. George Allen aide and talk radio host John Reid taking the nomination for lieutenant governor and allegations of salacious social media posts attributed to him began to circulate. Then news leaked this past weekend of “the phone call.” The three candidates spoke, I’m told, at length, and plans began to form for joint campaign events beginning on July 1 in Vienna, Virginia, with Youngkin as the special guest. Reid told The Daily Signal, “I’m delighted to stand with my ticketmates. I’ve been saying it for weeks. We need reasonable and responsible Republican leadership to continue. I’m committed to that and I’m going to work hard to help us all win in November.” Miyares told the Virginia Mercury news site, “We have unity, we’ve talked this weekend, I look forward to campaigning with both Winsome and John this summer and this fall.” The challenge for the Republicans is great as more quarterly fundraising numbers show Democrat Abigail Spanberger’s gubernatorial campaign collected $6.5 million over the last two months after raising $6.7 million between January and March, according to the nonpartisan Virginia Public Access Project. Overall, Spanberger has raised $22.8 million and still has $14.3 million unspent. On the other side, the Sears campaign collected $3.5 million in April and June while spending $4.6 million. Sears has collected nearly $9.2 million since launching her campaign last September with a little under $3 million in the bank now, according to Virginia Public Access Project data. It’s been said often, and again here, that money doesn’t equal victory. For example, in 2021, McAuliffe spent $72.1 million to Youngkin’s $69.3 million in the governor’s race and still lost. In 2005, Republican Jerry Kilgore spent $33 million to the aforementioned Kaine’s $27 million and lost. One may also note that both Spanberger and Sears are closer to the 2005 money totals than the eye-popping 2021 totals, but the summer is just heating up and the usual onslaught of national media attention still has not materialized. That’s mostly due to the breakneck pace of the news that keeps coming from the Trump administration and the media attention focused there. That plays into the Sears/Reid/Miyares ticket because the “tradition” in Virginia is that the party that didn’t win the White House the year before pushes “all the chips in” (including lots of out-of-state money) on a statewide victory in Virginia, and President Donald Trump has not seem inclined to let them do that yet. Maybe now that there is unity in the Republican ticket, could a Trump rally be far behind? Stay tuned. For now, the GOP seems to have embraced what that great political consultant Ben Franklin once said, “We must all hang together, or most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.” The post Republican Ticket in Virginia Seeks Unity Going Into Campaign Season appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Trump administration Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought testified before a Senate panel on Wednesday about defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and other federal government programs totaling $9.4 billion in reduced spending. “A vote for rescissions is a vote to show that the United States Senate is serious about getting our fiscal house in order,” he said.  Vought’s testimony was related to the rescissions package being considered by the Senate after it was passed in the House on June 12. The bill is based on budget reduction messages sent by President Donald Trump in accordance with the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. A rescissions bill vote only needs a simple majority to pass in both the Senate and the House.  Vought’s testimony comes after the Trump administration has sought to reduce wasteful federal spending through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and other efforts.  The OMB chief testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee, along with Sens. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., and Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii.  Schatz contended that Congress should write a separate bill to rescind the funds, rather than going ahead with the rescissions package. “And so, if you have a problem with any of those programs, let [Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.] and I write a bill that prohibits the use of funds for any of those seemingly improper uses of funds,” Schatz said, adding: “That’s the way to do this.” But Schmitt explained in his opening testimony: “What this package does cut is numerous instances of egregious examples of blatant government waste and abuse, just to name a few: $35 million to address vasectomy messaging frameworks and gender dynamics in Ethiopia; $3 million for Iraqi [version of] ‘Sesame Street’; half-a-million dollars for electric buses in Rwanda; $800,000 for transgender people, sex workers, and their clients and sexual networks in Nepal.” Vought agreed, saying, “Most Americans would be shocked and appalled to learn that their tax dollars—money they thought was going to medical care—was actually going to far-left activism, population control, and sex workers.” Schmitt said in his testimony that the reduction in funding for the CPB is for the next two fiscal years, fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027, giving the corporation time to accommodate the potential loss of resources. The federal fiscal year 2026 begins on Oct. 1.  The House rescissions package would cut $1.1 billion in federal funding for the CPB. Additionally, $8.3 billion in foreign aid spending was approved for cutting in the package as well.  Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., contended that the president’s budget reduction would at the same time increase the staffing at the OMB.  “It’s just ironic that you’re building a backroom empire in OMB as you decry that constantly in the public square,” Reed said.  Vought responded to the criticism head-on: “[W]e’re talking about 20 career examiners, as if that is somehow going to break the bank and in particularly in your area, senator, we had one resource management organization that covers the entirety of the Department of Defense, the entirety of [the State Department] and foreign aid, the entirety of the intel community, the entirety of the Department of Veterans Affairs.”  “That type of resource management organization needs more career examiners for to be able to continue to do the job that it does,” he said. The post Get ‘Serious About Getting Our Fiscal House in Order,’ OMB Chief Tells Senate Panel appeared first on The Daily Signal.

At DogingtonPost, we understand the challenges of dealing with aggressive dogs. Many pet owners struggle to find effective ways to manage and train their aggressive canine companions. In this post, we’ll share essential dog aggressive dogs training tips to help you address this behavior safely and effectively. From understanding the root causes to implementing proven techniques, we’ll guide you through the process of transforming your aggressive dog into a well-behaved pet. Why Dogs Become Aggressive: Understanding the Root Causes Fear-Based Aggression Fear tops the list of aggression triggers in dogs. A study suggests that aggressive behavior is mainly related to early experiences, poor socialization processes, and other factors. Dogs may react aggressively when they feel threatened, cornered, or unable to escape a perceived danger. Territorial and Possessive Aggression Dogs naturally protect their space and belongings. This instinct can lead to territorial aggression, where a dog guards its home, yard, or favorite spot (even the couch). Possessive aggression occurs when a dog protects its food, toys, or other valued items. Both types pose potential dangers if left unaddressed. Pain-Induced Aggression Pain can transform even the gentlest dog into an aggressive one. A sudden change in your dog’s behavior, especially increased aggression, warrants a check for injuries or underlying health issues. A thorough veterinary examination will rule out medical causes of aggression. Lack of Socialization Dogs that are appropriately socialized as puppies are less likely to exhibit behavioral problems as adults, including aggression and fearfulness. These dogs often struggle to cope with new situations, people, or other animals. Recognizing Aggressive Behavior Early identification of aggression signs is key to effective intervention. Watch for these warning signs: Aggression doesn’t always manifest in obvious ways. Subtle signs like avoiding eye contact, turning away, or excessive yawning can indicate discomfort that may escalate to aggression if ignored. Understanding these underlying causes and recognizing aggression signs form the foundation for addressing the issue. Now, let’s explore effective training techniques to manage and reduce aggressive behavior in dogs. Training Aggressive Dogs Effectively The Power of Positive Reinforcement Positive reinforcement stands as a cornerstone of effective dog training, especially for aggressive dogs. This method rewards desired behaviors to encourage their repetition. For aggressive dogs, it’s important to identify and reward calm, non-aggressive behaviors. Start by teaching basic commands like “sit,” “stay,” and “leave it” in a calm environment. When your dog responds correctly, immediately reward with treats, praise, or playtime. This builds a positive association with following commands and helps establish you as a leader. A study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior found that animal welfare science has traditionally focused on identifying negative welfare states, using physiological parameters, aggression, and boredom as indicators. Desensitization and Counter-Conditioning These techniques prove particularly effective for dogs with fear-based aggression. Desensitization involves gradual exposure of your dog to their triggers at a low intensity, slowly increasing over time. Counter-conditioning pairs this exposure with positive experiences. For example, if your dog shows aggression towards strangers, start by having a person stand far away, just within sight. Reward your dog for calm behavior. Decrease the distance over multiple sessions, always keeping your dog below their reaction threshold. The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior reports that these methods can significantly reduce fear and aggression in dogs when applied consistently and correctly. Redirecting Aggressive Behavior Redirecting serves as a valuable tool for managing aggressive outbursts. When you notice your dog becoming tense or showing early signs of aggression, quickly redirect their attention to a positive activity or command they know well. Keep high-value treats or a favorite toy on hand for these moments. As soon as you spot potential aggression, call your dog’s name cheerfully and ask for a known command like “touch” (nose to hand). Reward generously when they comply. Timing is key. Try to redirect before the aggressive behavior escalates for the best results. With consistent practice, your dog will learn to look to you for guidance in triggering situations instead of reacting aggressively. Professional Guidance Implementing these techniques requires dedication and often professional guidance. If you struggle with your dog’s aggression, consider seeking help from a certified dog behaviorist or trainer experienced in working with aggressive dogs. They can provide personalized strategies and ensure you apply these methods safely and effectively. As we move forward, it’s essential to create a safe environment for both your dog and those around them during the training process. Let’s explore how to establish this crucial foundation for success in the next section. Creating a Safe Space for Aggressive Dog Training Muzzle Training: An Essential Safety Tool Muzzles play a key role in managing aggressive dogs safely. Choose a basket muzzle that allows your dog to pant, drink, and take treats. Introduce the muzzle gradually. Place treats inside the muzzle and let your dog investigate it freely. Progress to brief fastenings of the muzzle, and reward your dog immediately after removal. Increase wearing time until your dog feels comfortable. Muzzle training can reduce stress in dogs during veterinary visits (this principle applies to training sessions as well). Effective Leash Management A sturdy, non-retractable leash is essential for controlling an aggressive dog. The American Kennel Club recommends a 4 to 6-foot leash for optimal control. Practice loose-leash walking in a low-distraction environment before you tackle more challenging scenarios. Consider using a head halter or front-clip harness for additional control. These tools redirect your dog’s attention back to you when they pull. Introduce these tools gradually and pair them with positive experiences to ensure your dog accepts them willingly. Setting Up a Calm Training Zone Designate a specific area in your home for training sessions. This space should be free from distractions and potential triggers. Remove items that might cause possessive behavior (such as food bowls or favorite toys). Use visual barriers like baby gates or exercise pens to create a controlled environment for successful training. This allows you to control exposure levels during desensitization exercises. Establishing a Pre-Training Routine Create a consistent pre-training routine to signal to your dog that it’s time to focus. This might include a short walk, some calming exercises, or simply putting on their training gear. Consistency helps your dog understand expectations and reduces anxiety. Gradual Introduction of Challenges As your dog progresses, introduce controlled challenges to build their confidence and reinforce positive behaviors. Always prioritize safety and be prepared to adjust your approach based on your dog’s responses. Final Thoughts Training aggressive dogs demands patience, dedication, and a structured approach. We provided essential dog aggressive dogs training tips, from identifying triggers to implementing positive reinforcement techniques. Consistency proves vital when applying these strategies, and progress often takes time. A safe training environment, including proper use of muzzles and leashes, sets the stage for effective learning. Gradually introducing challenges builds your dog’s confidence and reinforces positive behaviors. Some situations may require professional intervention. If you struggle to manage your dog’s aggression or if the behavior escalates, seek help from a certified dog behaviorist or trainer experienced with aggressive dogs. They will provide personalized strategies and ensure safe application of techniques. We at DogingtonPost commit to helping you navigate dog ownership challenges. Our platform offers resources on dog care, training, and behavior management (including aggressive dog training). Applying these strategies consistently can help transform your aggressive dog into a well-behaved, confident companion.

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The leaked and Natasha Bertrand-laundered Defense Intelligence Agency assessment of the aftermath of Operation Midnight Hammer, the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities in Natanz, Esfahan and Fordow, quickly made it to the top of the legacy media evening news. Its promise of a minor setback for Iran’s nuclear program, as opposed to total destruction, was uniformly parroted, touted and highlighted by the Trump-deranged media. Natasha Bertrand is, of course, the same reporter that laundered two of the defining political hoaxes of our time: the Russia Hoax, and the Hunter Biden laptop (as Russian disinformation) hoax. In both instances, leaked intelligence that was coincidentally damaging to President Donald Trump magically found its way to Bertrand, and was dutifully echoed by the rest of the media.  And so begins Act III. ABC News, the most Biden-sycophantic of the networks during the prior quadrennium, began as it often does with these types of Trump-negative reports: with an overly long David Muir introduction that could’ve served as the report itself: DAVID MUIR: We begin tonight with the breaking news, after the major U.S. strikes on Iran, tonight here, the new classified intelligence report, a preliminary report on what could be a reality check now on the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities. President Trump had declared they were completely and totally obliterated, but tonight, sources say this new preliminary Pentagon report finds the damage was limited, saying Iran's nuclear program was only set back a few months. That daring military mission, B-2 bombers setting off from Missouri, deploying 30,000 bunker buster bombs for the first time on the battlefield- 30,000-pound. Satellite imagery showing the target sites, signs of damage, holes in the ground, but it remains unclear just how much and what kind of damage they did below. Sources say the preliminary report also indicates much of Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium was not destroyed, because it was likely moved before the U.S. attack. At that point, Mary Bruce comes on for her own report and her own rehash of the leaked intel, paired with the obligatory mention of Trump’s f-bomb in reference to Israel and Iran’s shooting at each other ahead of a ceasefire. The report ends with Bruce and Muir reciting the intel narrative for a third time. More of the same at CBS- the most aggressively Trump-deranged network in the second Trump administration. In this case, there was no recitation of the intel at the outset. Anchor Maurice DuBois teases it in the intro, and Senior White House Correspondent Ed O’Keefe mentions it at the top of his report- which was more focused on the NATO summit. But watch what happens at the end, when anchor John Dickerson circles back: From the end of last night's CBS Evening News item on the Bertrand-laundered DIA leak: anchor John Dickerson made sure to circle back and rehash the leak with senior WH correspondent Ed O'Keefe. Note the helpful bolstering at the very end. pic.twitter.com/gWEoyBICvG — Jorge Bonilla (@BonillaJL) June 25, 2025 JOHN DICKERSON: Ed, can we go back to that intelligence assessment of the bombing? What more can you tell us about that? ED O'KEEFE: So, CBS News has learned a classified preliminary assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency has found that Iran's nuclear ambitions may have just been set back by a few months because those three nuclear sites struck over the weekend were damaged, but not completely obliterated, as the president has claimed. The White House is pushing back on this report tonight, saying it's flat out wrong and that it's being peddled by a quote: "low-level loser" in the intelligence community. But one source tells CBS News that these kinds of assessments are thoughtfully prepared, and ultimately tend to hold up. DuBOIS: OK, Ed O’Keefe at The Hague tonight with the president. Thank you. O’Keefe’s bolstering is quite something, and reasonable individuals are left to assess whether this performance was in anticipation of blowback over the conduit through which the intel was aired. At NBC, divergence. Kelly O’Donnell’s item, although pre and post framed with the intel narrative, at least included rebuttal analysis- in this case, from the head of the IAEA who declared a “significant degradation” of capability, as opposed to a short-term setback: KELLY O'DONNELL: The president projected more confidence that the U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, which included B-2 bombers, 14 bunker buster bombs, delivered a fateful blow. Photos before and after appear to show significant destruction at the sites. However, in a new development tonight, a preliminary assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency estimates that the Iranian nuclear program has been delayed by three to six months, according to three people with knowledge of the report. The White House disputes that initial assessment, calling it “flat out wrong”. DONALD TRUMP: Iran will never rebuild its nuclear program. From there, absolutely not. That place is under rock. That place is demolished. The B-2 pilots did their job. O'DONNELL: And this tonight from the director of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog. RAFAEL MARIANO GROSSI: What we see is a very important degree of damage. The Iranian nuclear program has been set back significantly. All three networks, each in their own way, parroted a low-probability intel leak, evidently timed to cast doubt on the success of Operation Midnight Hammer and ahead of a related Senate hearing. We won’t be fooled again. Click “expand” to view the full transcript of the aforementioned reports as aired on their respective newscasts on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025: ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT 6/24/25 6:32 PM DAVID MUIR: We begin tonight with the breaking news, after the major U.S. strikes on Iran, tonight here, the new classified intelligence report, a preliminary report on what could be a reality check now on the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities. President Trump had declared they were completely and totally obliterated, but tonight, sources say this new preliminary Pentagon report finds the damage was limited, saying Iran's nuclear program was only set back a few months. That daring military mission, B-2 bombers setting off from Missouri, deploying 30,000 bunker buster bombs for the first time on the battlefield- 30,000-pound. Satellite imagery showing the target sites, signs of damage, holes in the ground, but it remains unclear just how much and what kind of damage they did below. Sources say the preliminary report also indicates much of Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium was not destroyed, because it was likely moved before the U.S. attack. And tonight here, the moment President Trump lashed out today, using an expletive when talking to reporters on The White House lawn about Israel and Iran and this fragile cease-fire. ABC's Chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce leading us off tonight. MARY BRUCE: President Trump insists the U.S. strikes on Iran obliterated its nuclear program. But tonight, sources tell us a preliminary Pentagon report indicates at least two of the Iranian nuclear facilities targeted were not completely destroyed. And that Iran's program was only set back a few months. REPORTER: Do you believe Iran can rebuild its nuclear program? DONALD TRUMP: Iran will never rebuild its nuclear-- from there? Absolutely not. That place is under rock. That place is demolished. BRUCE: But sources say the preliminary report from the Defense Intelligence Agency and U.S. Central Command indicates much of Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium was not destroyed, because it was moved before the U.S. struck. The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned nearly 900 pounds of near-weapons grade uranium is unaccounted for. Sources tell us the Pentagon's early intelligence indicates Iran's centrifuges also remain intact. And though the bombings sealed off the entrances to two of the nation's nuclear facilities, they did not destroy their underground structures. Tonight, The White House pushing back. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth saying “based on everything we have seen, and I've seen it all, our bombing campaign obliterated Iran's ability to create nuclear weapons. It comes amid a fragile truce between Iran and Israel, a cease-fire announced by Trump last night. But in the hours before it went into effect, Iran and Israel continuing to strike at each other. TRUMP: Israel, as soon as we made the deal, they came out and they dropped a load of bombs the likes of which I've never seen before. The biggest load that we've seen. I'm not happy with Israel. You know, when I say, okay, now you have 12 hours, you don't go out in the first hour, just drop everything you have on them. So, I'm not happy with them. I'm not happy with Iran, either. BRUCE: Trump clearly furious, using an expletive. TRUMP: We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the [ bleep ] they're doing. You understand that? BRUCE: Soon after, the president speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.  TRUMP: I said, “you got to call back the planes. It’s enough. It’s enough.” And they did, which I respect very greatly. BRUCE: And tonight, both Israel and Iran committing to the cease-fire, which, for now, appears to be holding. MUIR: So, let's bring in Mary Bruce, she’s live tonight from The Netherlands where President Trump is attending the NATO summit now. And Mary, the president has insisted that the U.S. strikes obliterated Iran's nuclear program. Obviously, this new early intelligence indicates something a bit different here. BRUCE: It does, David. President Trump insists that the U.S. strikes against Iran obliterated and completely destroyed all nuclear facilities and capability, but sources say this early intelligence indicates that's not the case, and that Iran's nuclear program was only set back by a few months. Now, again, David, this is only preliminary intelligence. We’re still waiting on the final report. David. MUIR: Mary Bruce, traveling with the president. Mary, thank you. CBS EVENING NEWS 6/24/25 6:30 PM MAURICE DuBOIS: Tonight, President Trump is in the Netherlands for a meeting of NATO allies. JOHN DICKERSON: The summit is taking place as a fragile hours-old ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding. DuBOIS: Back in Washington, the administration is disputing an early U.S. intelligence assessment of the damage done by the American air strikes. DICKERSON: According to a CBS News poll out this evening, a vast majority of Americans say Iran having a nuclear weapon would be a "very serious or somewhat serious threat" to both the U.S. and to Israel. Still, a majority of those polled, 56%, do not approve of the U.S. military strikes on Iran. DuBOIS: Our Senior White House Correspondent Ed O'Keefe is traveling with the president. He begins our coverage from outside The Hague tonight. Ed? ED O’KEEFE: Good evening. President Trump arrived here hoping to have completely wiped out Iran's nuclear program and having brokered a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, but a new initial intelligence assessment tonight suggests the nuclear ambitions may have just been set back a few months, and that ceasefire nearly collapsed today.  Just hours after President Trump first announced the Israel-Iran ceasefire this morning, they exchanged fire again, prompting the president to drop a rhetorical bomb as he vented frustration. DONALD TRUMP: Basically, you have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the [bleep] they are doing. Do you understand that? O'KEEFE: Aboard Air Force One, the president called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to demand peace. TRUMP: I said you gotta call back the planes. O'KEEFE: He insisted Iran will never go nuclear. TRUMP: The last thing on their minds is nuclear weapons. They don't even want to think about nuclear. And our B-2 pilots made this all possible. O'KEEFE: And clarified he’s not seeking regime change in Iran. TRUMP: No, I don't want it. I like to see everything called down as quickly as possible. Regime change takes chaos. And ideally we don't want to see so much chaos. O'KEEFE: That the ceasefire appears to be holding at all is a significant accomplishment for the president, who pumped his fist as he arrived at the summit, and on his way here was congratulated by NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte in a text message. He added, "You are flying into another big success in The Hague this evening." That success is convincing most NATO members to start spending more on their militaries. Leaders are finalizing plans to spend up to 5% of their GDP in the coming years on troops, tanks, aircraft, and weapons, and related infrastructure. “You will achieve something no American president in decades could get done”, the secretary general added in his flattering text. But as Russia bombards Ukraine as it did again today, attacking three cities, that war remains a big focus of this summit. DICKERSON: Ed, can we go back to that intelligence assessment of the bombing? What more can you tell us about that? O'KEEFE: So, CBS News has learned a classified preliminary assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency has found that Iran's nuclear ambitions may have just been set back by a few months because those three nuclear sites struck over the weekend were damaged, but not completely obliterated, as the president has claimed. The White House is pushing back on this report tonight, saying it's flat out wrong and that it's being peddled by a quote: "low-level loser" in the intelligence community. But one source tells CBS News that these kinds of assessments are thoughtfully prepared, and ultimately tend to hold up. DuBOIS: OK, Ed O’Keefe at The Hague tonight with the president. Thank you. NBC NIGHTLY NEWS 6/24/25 6:32 PM TOM LLAMAS: And good evening tonight. A fragile cease-fire holding as new questions emerge about the impact of those U.S. airstrikes. NBC News reporting tonight that the American strikes on those three Iranian nuclear facilities only set back Iran's nuclear program by three to six months- that according to one preliminary intelligence assessment. The White House now calling this initial assessment “flat out wrong”. President Trump rebuking both Israel and Iran today over their actions in the tenuous hours as the cease-fire agreement was about to start. Though blows between Iran and Israel were traded just before the deal, with the IDF targeting an Iranian missile launcher and Iran delivering a deadly strike on an apartment building in Israel. We have got our team covering it all from Israel to the Netherlands, where we start with Kelly O'Donnell. KELLY O'DONNELL: Tonight, President Trump in The Netherlands for the NATO summit, wielding a diplomatic win on the world stage with a tenuous cease-fire between Israel and Iran still holding. DONALD TRUMP: The cease-fire is very much in effect. And I think we're going to keep it there for a long time. O'DONNELL: The president projected more confidence that the U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, which included B-2 bombers, 14 bunker buster bombs, delivered a fateful blow. Photos before and after appear to show significant destruction at the sites. However, in a new development tonight, a preliminary assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency estimates that the Iranian nuclear program has been delayed by three to six months, according to three people with knowledge of the report. The White House disputes that initial assessment, calling it “flat out wrong”. TRUMP: Iran will never rebuild its nuclear program. From there, absolutely not. That place is under rock. That place is demolished. The B-2 pilots did their job. O'DONNELL: And this tonight from the director of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog. RAFAEL MARIANO GROSSI: What we see is a very important degree of damage. The Iranian nuclear program has been set back significantly. O'DONNELL: Still, his all-caps style of diplomacy under stress tonight. The red carpet European welcome quite a contrast to the blunt and profane way he left Washington today, furious over additional strikes by both Israel and Iran after he outlined his cease-fire plan. TRUMP: We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the [ bleep ] They're doing. O'DONNELL: In flight on Air Force One, he recounted a tense call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. TRUMP: There was going to be a retaliation this morning. And I said, you gotta call back the planes. And they did. Which I respect very greatly. O'DONNELL: Behind the scenes, a senior White House official says the president over the past 48 hours had called Netanyahu with a clear demand. No more war. Then a trio of top officials: Vance, Rubio, and Witkoff, were directed to reach out to Iran to deliver the message that a cease-fire was expected. And here at the NATO summit, the president shifts to a broader agenda of diplomacy. LLAMAS: And Kelly joins us now live. Kelly, let's go back to that initial assessment of the damage to Iran's nuclear sites. You have more reporting on The White House reaction? O'DONNELL: And Tom, The White House is effectively saying hold on. The Pentagon is still examining the consequences of the strikes. Also tonight, we're learning that for the first time, lawmakers have been able to see some of the analysis by intelligence agencies that is secure, and they were able to do that in a secure location. And that is a new development. Tom. LLAMAS: All right. Kelly O’Donnell for us. Kelly, thank you.  

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