This was unexpected. The Trump organization has launched a new mobile phone and cellular service. The mobile phone and cellular service are under the new company launched by the Trump organization called Trump Mobile. USA Today provided more details on the story: Trump Organization, the holding company for President Donald Trump’s business ventures, announced the launch of a new cellular service and cellphone on June 16. Dubbed Trump Mobile, the network will offer 5G service through “The 47 Plan,” a flagship plan available for $47.45 per month − a nod to the president’s first and second terms. Trump Mobile is also slated to launch a mobile phone, the T1 Phone, which uses an Android operating system, according to its website. The launch comes on the 10-year anniversary of the start of Trump’s first presidential campaign. “Trump Mobile is going to change the game, we’re building on the movement to put America first, and we will deliver the highest levels of quality and service,” Donald Trump Jr. said in a news release. Take a look at the phone below: BREAKING: The Trump family is LAUCHING a “Trump Phone” the phones will be made in the USA Mobile plans will offer a flagship “47 Plan,” which costs $47.45 per month. pic.twitter.com/ZXEXPKLTSS — The Patriot Oasis (@ThePatriotOasis) June 16, 2025 The new Trump phone is . pic.twitter.com/kMGUQqrXSt — Catturd (@catturd2) June 16, 2025 This is pretty cool… Eric Trump announced a new Trump Phone is coming soon to compete with the other major networks. Made in America. Call center will be in St Louis Missouri. — No more call centers in Bangkok lol. Definitely gonna get this for my wife. She’s been looking… pic.twitter.com/yewC1tYlsb — MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) June 16, 2025 NBC News described some of the new phone’s software: The Trump Organization on Monday unveiled a mobile phone plan and a $499 smartphone that is set to launch in September. The new service, Trump Mobile, will offer a $47.45-per-month plan that includes unlimited talk, text and data, as well as roadside assistance and a “Telehealth and Pharmacy Benefit,” according to its website. The company, owned by President Donald Trump, also announced it will sell a “T1” smartphone, which appears to feature a gold-colored metal case etched with an American flag. The Trump Mobile website says its T1 phone runs on Android 15 and features a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with a 16-megapixel selfie camera. Its other specs include 12 gigabytes of RAM and 256 gigabytes of internal storage, as well as a 50-megapixel main camera.

A Democrat senator blamed President Trump for the shooting of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses. “I feel like Trump has really popped the lid off of the rhetoric and the sense of hate and violence, and promoted this type of environment. It’s profoundly disturbing,” Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) said on CNN. “We have seen increased threats across the country. You’re probably familiar with the pizza threats. We’ve seen more of that, where pizzas or other food is delivered to people’s families that they haven’t ordered, just to say from the right wing, we know who you are. We know where you live,” he continued. WATCH: SICK: Senator Jeff Merkley blames Trump for the weekend sh**tings of Minnesota lawmakers “Trump has really popped the lid off of the rhetoric and the sense of hate and violence, and promoted this type of environment. It's profoundly disturbing.” pic.twitter.com/Wf4v3oXvvU — Unlimited L's (@unlimited_ls) June 16, 2025 Per Mediaite: Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were both killed while Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, were wounded and are now recovering in the hospital. The suspect in the shootings, Vance Boelter, was apprehended Sunday night near his home after what Minnesota authorities called the “largest manhunt in state history.” He’s been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder. Cops have recovered a 70-target “hit list” allegedly written by Boelter, which includes Democratic lawmakers like Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Ilhan Omar. “Law enforcement appears to have assassin suspect Vance Boelter in custody in a field in Sibley County. According to radio traffic, he was tracked into the woods. When a drone flew overhead he put his hands in the air and walked toward officers in a SWAT vehicle,” Alpha News investigative reporter Liz Collin said. “Multiple sources say he was spotted near a residence in Green Isle and began running down a driveway into the woods, wearing all black with a backpack. At one point he was tucked in the fetal position and then began to army crawl until he eventually stood up to surrender,” she added. MORE: Multiple sources say he was spotted near a residence in Green Isle and began running down a driveway into the woods, wearing all black with a backpack. At one point he was tucked in the fetal position and then began to army crawl until he eventually stood up to surrender. — Liz Collin (@lizcollin) June 16, 2025 ABC News reports: Boelter, who was arrested overnight near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota, is facing federal charges including stalking and firearms charges and state charges including first-degree murder, officials said. Boelter allegedly had firearms and a list of 45 elected officials in notebooks in his car, Thompson said. He allegedly surveilled his victims’ homes and took notes, Thompson said. In a search of a home in north Minneapolis tied to Boelter, authorities seized a list of public officials that had a notation under Melissa Hortman’s name reading, “married Mark 2 children 11th term,” according to the affidavit. Another notebook included an added notation next to Melissa Hortman’s name reading, “Big house off golf course 2 ways in to watch from one spot,” the affidavit said. Two other lawmakers were spared the night of the shootings, Thompson revealed as he outlined the four homes that Boelter allegedly drove to early Saturday. Boelter allegedly first drove to Hoffman’s home in Champlin, Minnesota, in a black SUV with emergency lights turned on and a license plate that said “police,” Thompson said. Hoffman’s “chilling” security camera footage showed the suspect in a black tactical vest, body armor and a “hyper-realistic silicon mask,” Thompson said. Armed with a flashlight and a 9 mm Beretta handgun, Boelter allegedly knocked on the front door and repeatedly shouted, “This is the police, open the door!” Thompson said.

Leaders of the Group of Seven are convening in Canada, with global issues such as the escalating Israel-Iran conflict and U.S. tariffs dominating the agenda.

President Trump is meeting with Prime Minister Carney and the rest of the G7, but first made sure to stop in Alberta. It sends a message. President Donald Trump lifted off from Calgary Airport, heading toward the G7 Summit in Kananaskis flanked by 5 Ospreys. In an independent Alberta, scenes like this wouldn’t be rare—they’d […] The post President Trump Meets with Prime Minister Carney at the G7 appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) attempted to blame political violence — like the targeted shooting of two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses in his home state — on “mean tweets” in an apparent jab at President Donald Trump, despite the fact that he himself had called on Democrats to “be meaner” just a few weeks earlier. Walz gave a statement on Sunday evening after it was announced that the alleged shooter, Vance Boelter, had been apprehended after a two-day manhunt — and he called for “decency” in political discourse. “A moment in this country where we watch violence erupt, this cannot be the norm. It cannot be the way that we deal with our political differences,” Walz began. “Now is the time for us to recommit to the core values of this country. And each and every one of us can do it.” “Talk to a neighbor rather than arguing. Debate an issue. Shake hands. Find common ground. This is who Melissa Hortman was. In the first negotiating session that I had a chance to work with her, she got all the partners in the room, and she provided each and every one of us a copy of a book called ‘Getting to Yes,'” he continued, remembering the deceased legislator. “And the whole premise was debating with a sense of goodwill, a sense to come to compromises that serve everyone. And because of her, we did that. Because of her we did that year after year after year. That’s the embodiment of how things are supposed to work.” “It’s not about hatred. It’s not about mean tweets,” Walz added, in an apparent jab at Trump. “It’s not about demeaning someone. It’s leading with grace and compassion and vision and compromise and decency. That was taken from us in Minnesota with the murder of Speaker Hortman. So for each and every one of us to truly honor, and we will, we will continue to honor that spirit, but we will need to do it in just more than actions in a memorial. Conducting ourselves in the spirit that Melissa Hortman did her work is what the country needs to heal.” The governor’s words on Sunday mark a dramatic departure from what he said just a few weeks earlier about Democrats needing to “be a little meaner” when it came to engaging in political discourse. Walz, during his remarks at the South Carolina Democratic Party Convention, referred to Trump as a “wannabe dictator,” a “bully,” and a “cruel man” – and suggested that Democrats needed to “bully him back.” “Maybe it’s time for us to be a little meaner, maybe it’s time for us to be a little more fierce,” he said.

A female announcer on Iranian state TV had her anti-Israel rant truncated in a spectacular way when the Israel Defense Forces bombed the area near her studio. “What you heard was the voice of the invader of the homeland,” the announcer declared. “The voice of the invader against the voice of truth and justice. What you saw was the voice you heard.” Then, all hell broke loose. An Israeli strike on Iran was caught live on air. pic.twitter.com/EyHI02B45Q — Kassy Akiva (@KassyAkiva) June 16, 2025 “Israel struck buildings in Tehran belonging to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, or IRIB, Iran’s state-owned media company, with the blasts seemingly heard live on television hours after the Israeli military said residents and workers in that part of the capital should leave,” The Wall Street Journal reported. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF had targeted “the Iranian regime’s propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority.” The incident was reminiscent of one during Israel’s war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, when a Lebanese reporter, Fadi Boudia — who had been known to disseminate pro-Hezbollah propaganda — was about to conduct an interview when the IDF struck. WILD! Fadi Boudia, the presenter of the Lebanese "Maraya International" news network, was hit by an IDF attack in the Bekaa area during a live broadcast of his program. pic.twitter.com/YuN0Vew3Zz — Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) September 23, 2024 Israel has established clear dominance over Iranian airspace since its initial attacks on June 13, while pointedly trying to avoid civilian casualties. “We just published an evacuation warning in Farsi for civilians in Tehran,” the IDF said on Monday. “Israeli civilians do not get evacuation warnings before running to shelters. We aren’t the same.” We just published an evacuation warning in Farsi for civilians in Tehran. Israeli civilians do not get evacuation warnings before running to shelters. We aren’t the same. https://t.co/DglLpSF2lP — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 16, 2025 Iran has indiscriminately launched waves of ballistic missiles targeting Israel’s second, third, and fourth largest cities after Jerusalem: Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Petah Tikvah. Tel Aviv has roughly 475,000 people, Haifa has 290,000. Petah Tikvah has 255,000. On Monday, the IDF announced it had destroyed one-third of Iran’s missile launchers. Israeli officials have said they achieved air superiority within 48 hours of the campaign’s initial attacks. “The IDF has completely taken control of the airspace over Iran. This is a military fact — first of all,” IDF reserve lieutenant colonel Arie Zaiden stated. “Secondly, the IDF, as we are taught at all levels, commanders, officers, and so on: if you are successful, you need to expand on that success. The IDF is expanding on its success. … The IDF can now operate freely in Iranian airspace. We have enough ammunition. The U.S. gives us strong support. We also have international backing, so the operation continues. It’s not a victory, but it is clearly a turning point.”

The Trump Organization on Monday announced Trump Mobile, an American-based cellular network that aims to bring “American values” to the wireless industry. The launch — which marks a decade since President Donald Trump announced his first presidential campaign — featured Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, both executive vice presidents at the Trump Organization. Both Trumps spoke at the Manhattan launch alongside other partners. “One of the places where we felt there was lackluster performance was in the mobile industry,” Donald Trump Jr. said. His brother touched on the necessity to increase domestic production of technology, saying, “It’s about time we bring products back to our great country.” Donald Jr. said, “With Trump Mobile, we’re going to be introducing an entire package of products.” The service boasts “The 47 Plan,” a $47.45 per month, 5G nationwide network with unlimited telehealth services, roadside assistance, and unlimited texting to about 100 countries. The organization also announced a new line of smartphones, the first of which, the T1, is listed at $499. The gold-colored T1 smartphone, which is only available through preorder, has “T1” and the American flag engraved on the back. One of the other partners spoke about the service’s specific benefits. He said that, “We have your health, we have your phone’s health, we have your car’s health- we’re taking care of what matters to the American people most, which is getting to work, taking their family out, and doing things that are worthwhile.” According to the Trump Mobile website, “At Trump Mobile, we believe wireless service should reflect American values — simple, honest, and built for hardworking people. […] With Trump Mobile, you don’t just get a phone plan — you get service powered by American pride, freedom, and integrity.” In a statement on the Trump Organization’s website, Eric Trump said, “We’re especially proud to offer free long-distance calling to our military members and their families — because those serving overseas should always be able to stay connected to the people they love back home.” Eric Trump said at the press conference that “All of your customer service will be done in America. It will be done in St. Louis, Missouri.” He also called the venture “All-American, based here in America, with an American family.” This new enterprise is the first major endeavor by The Trump Organization since $TRUMP, a digital memecoin, launched a few days before Trump took the oath of office in January. Some commentators worry that the Trump Organization’s entrance into the mobile service market will bias the president against companies like Samsung and Apple, whose manufacturing is international and subject to American tariffs. The T1 phone is available for preorder for $100 and is expected to arrive around September.

Jihadists massacred around 200 Christians in Nigeria last week after storming a predominantly Catholic farming community and setting fire to homes, according to multiple reports. Last Friday and Saturday, Fulani Jihadist herdsmen targeted the Christians in Yelwata, in Nigeria’s Benue State, according to Catholic news outlet, Crux. The militants attempted to storm St. Joseph’s Church in Yelwata, which was housing families who had been displaced by previous Fulani Jihadist attacks in other areas, but were repelled by police, according to another report from Church in Need. The militants then attacked the town square, setting fire to buildings and killing people while yelling “Allahu Akbar.” According to eyewitnesses on the ground in the Nigerian community, the Jihadists “surrounded Yelwata … and began slaughtering people—mostly women, children, and displaced families who thought they had found safety here.” “We’re still finding bodies in the bushes,” said local youth leader Mton Matthias. “The death toll is rising every hour.” Pope Leo addressed the “terrible massacre” on Sunday when he said Christians “were killed with extreme cruelty, most of whom were internally displaced persons hosted by the local Catholic mission.” “I pray that security, justice, and peace will prevail in Nigeria, a beloved country so affected by various forms of violence,” Pope Leo said before he delivered the Sunday Angelus prayer, Vatican News reported. “And I pray in a special way for the rural Christian communities in Benue State who have been unceasingly the victims of violence.” Pope Leo prays for the victims of a “terrible massacre” in Benue State, Nigeria. Around 200 people were “brutally killed” in Yelwata, in the Guma Local Government Area on the night of the 13th/14th June, the Pope said, most of them internally displaced persons “sheltered by the… pic.twitter.com/gOZw8Ny0L2 — Vatican News (@VaticanNews) June 15, 2025 The violence against Christians in Nigeria is not new, but last week’s massacre marks the deadliest atrocity committed against Christians in the country in recent years, according to Church in Need. Fulani herdsman, made up of Muslims, regularly threaten farming communities, made up mostly of Christians, in Benue State. Between 2023 and 2025, more than 1,000 people have been killed as the Jihadists have clashed with farmers and Nigeria’s security forces, the BBC reported. According to Rev. Fr. Remigius Ihyula — director of the Justice, Peace and Development Foundation (JPDF) — the violence against Christians is part of an effort to clear the land of the Christian inhabitants. “These Fulani militias are not just killing—they’re clearing land to claim it,” he said. “And they’re being allowed to do it.” The Nigerian government, led by Muslims, has been accused of looking the other way while radical Muslims attack and kill Christians. “The credible evidence of who [the attackers] are is undeniable, so why is the government helpless in securing the safety of its citizens?” asked Father Moses Aondover Iorapuu, a Parish priest in Makurdi, Nigeria.