CNN, a far left fake news network will be spun off by its corporate parent company Warner Bros./Discovery sometime in 2026. As reported, MSNBC will be spun off this Fall. CNN has lost roughly $400 million in revenue over three years and seen prime time ratings fall 62% since 2020. Warner/Discovery said the network is […] The post CNN Shows, Over-Rated Talent, High Salaries Gone, Baby, Gone as Warner Ejects Them appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Israel and Iran continue to exchange fire, President Donald Trump doubles down on deportations, and have Democrats abandoned the deported “Maryland father” they once embraced? It’s Tuesday, June 17, and this is the news you need to know to start your day. Morning Wire is available on video! You can watch today’s episode here: If you’d rather listen to your news, today’s edition of the Morning Wire podcast can be heard below: The Israel-Iran Air War Rages As U.S. Stays On The Sidelines Topline: Israel strikes Tehran as the deadly clash moves into its fifth day, leaving Iran scrambling. The war between Israel and Iran continued to escalate Monday, as the Jewish state looks to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program. The two sides began targeting energy facilities in addition to military sites. Iran, for example, successfully struck an Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, while the Israelis targeted multiple natural gas and oil refineries throughout Iran. One of those strikes caused major damage to Tehran’s largest fuel depot. Another strike Monday targeted Iran’s state-sponsored TV network — in stunning footage, a newscaster can be seen running from her desk as debris falls around her. Iran has so far launched nearly 400 missiles and drones at Israel, though only a few dozen have made it past Israeli air defenses. Those strikes have reportedly killed 24 people and injured more than 600. But there’s no doubt Israel is having far more success so far, mainly because it achieved near total control of Iran’s airspace, which has allowed Israel to rely on warplanes for their strikes, instead of expensive long-range missiles. “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday night. “What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” Almost immediately afterward, roads out of Tehran were sent into gridlock with endless lines of cars trying to flee the city in the middle of the night. President Trump also convened a late-night meeting of the National Security Council, prompting speculation that he was planning on an attack, but a White House spokesman said Monday night that “American forces are maintaining their defensive posture, and that has not changed.” The United States recently diverted one of its aircraft carriers, USS Nimitz, and its escorts to the Middle East from the Pacific, further fueling speculation about possible U.S. intervention in the conflict. President Trump has continued to stand by Israel, saying his administration would support its efforts against Iran, but has stopped short of committing American forces to the conflict, despite growing pressure from Israel for U.S. backing. In particular, Israel reportedly wants America’s help in knocking out Iran’s Fordow uranium enrichment site, which is buried deep underground. The U.S. is believed to be the only country with the bunker buster bombs and large bomber aircraft necessary for taking out such a facility, and Israel has been clear that this operation will not be considered a success until Fordow is destroyed. There’s also been speculation that the conflict, which has already killed dozens of senior Iranian officials, could cause the collapse of the Iranian regime, although Israel has said that is not their primary goal. “[The Israelis are] not in a position to implement regime change,” Dr. Paul Rahe, a professor of History at Hillsdale College, told The Daily Wire. “That has to be done on the ground. They can’t send thousands and thousands of Israelis in, take the place over, kill off the mullahs, and then put somebody in power. But there is a strong opposition within Iran to the regime. … Things aren’t great now there. There’s a lot of discontent.” The Deportations Will Continue Until Law-Abiding Improves Topline: President Trump doubles down on deportations amid the spread of anti-ICE protests and riots. President Trump has made it clear that his administration would be ramping up efforts to deport illegals – specifically in blue cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, all of which have policies to shield illegals from federal immigration officials. Trump said there will be a focus on “crime-ridden and deadly inner cities, and those places where Sanctuary Cities play such a big role.” He added that he’s directed his entire administration to put every resource possible behind this effort, and reverse the tide of “Mass Destruction Migration.” “Biden allowed 21 million people to come into our country,” President Trump said on Monday. “Vast numbers of those people were murderers, killers, people from gangs, people from jails, they emptied their jails out into the U.S. Most of those people are in the cities – all blue cities, all Democrat-run cities.” Trump said ICE, the FBI, DEA, ATF, and officials at the Pentagon and the State Department will carry out this agenda, and added that illegals will be brought back to their home countries. In the last month, a number of officers have been injured during anti-ICE riots, and dozens of demonstrators have been arrested. Unsurprisingly, Trump gave his full support to these agents. He applauded them for their strength and courage, and condemned violence and harassment directed their way. Trump also criticized Democrats for the heated rhetoric they’ve used about ICE. Last month, Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz compared ICE agents to the Gestapo. During a Congressional hearing, Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) also compared ICE agents to Nazis, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) compared detention facilities at the border to concentration camps. Democrats Noticeably Silent As ‘Maryland Man’ Goes To Trial Topline: Have Democrats abandoned the so-called “Maryland man” they once championed? We have the latest on Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Abrego Garcia, the illegal immigrant also known as a “Maryland man” who was embraced by Democrats when he was deported to El Salvador, appeared in federal court in Nashville Friday on federal smuggling charges – he pled not guilty. The DOJ’s criminal case against Abrego Garcia — not his immigration case — centers on a traffic stop in Tennessee from November 2022, when Abrego Garcia was pulled over while driving a car with nine people inside, including a 15-year-old boy, most of whom have been identified as illegal aliens. If convicted, he faces 10 years in prison for each illegal alien he smuggled, and a $250,000 fine. He was brought back to the United States last week after being deported to El Salvador. He is suspected of having ties to the MS-13 gang. “I’ve been closely monitoring this case, waiting to see if some dark money group would put up the millions of dollars necessary to get him a really good criminal defense attorney or a number of criminal defense attorneys,” Tom Pappert, a reporter for the Tennessee Star, told The Daily Wire. “After more than a week, Kilmar Abrego-Garcia is represented by a number of public defenders with the federal office of Middle Tennessee. Now, this indicates to me, it seems like the Democrats are cutting and running. They’ve realized that this is a losing battle for them and it’s not worth the millions of dollars necessary to get this guy probably to a plea deal.” During the six-hour arraignment, new allegations against Abrego Garcia were made public. A Homeland Security agent testified that multiple alleged accomplices claimed Abrego Garcia asked a 15-year-old girl for nude photos on Snapchat. His lawyers called this a “flirtatious event.” Federal prosecutors have requested that Abrego Garcia remain in federal custody until trial. The decision is pending, but if the judge denies the request, he could be transferred to ICE custody for proceedings in immigration court. Either way, it looks like he will not be released.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would end decades of conflict between Israel and Iran. Netanyahu did not rule out an Israeli strike against Iran’s supreme leader amid reports that President Donald Trump stopped Israel from taking such a step in the latest round of hostilities. Asked about reports that Trump vetoed a plan to kill Khamenei, Netanyahu said that rather than escalating the conflict, the supreme leader’s death would “end the conflict,” according to ABC News. “We’ve had half a century of conflict spread by this regime that terrorizes everyone in the Middle East; has bombed the Aramco oil fields in Saudi Arabia; is spreading terrorism and subversion and sabotage everywhere,” Netanyahu said. “The ‘forever war’ is what Iran wants, and they’re bringing us to the brink of nuclear war. In fact, what Israel is doing is preventing this, bringing an end to this aggression, and we can only do so by standing up to the forces of evil.” Elsewhere in the interview, the prime minister did not list the supreme leader’s death as one of Israel’s goals for the current conflict, which began on Friday with strikes from Israel on Iranian top military leaders, key nuclear sites, and other important targets. “We are going to continue until we remove the two existential threats: the nuclear threat and the threat of 20,000 ballistic missiles that are equivalent to two nuclear bombs,” Netanyahu said. The United States has denied any active involvement in Israel’s fight against Iran. Netanyahu said that the United States has an interest in seeing Iran defeated, however. “Today, it’s Tel Aviv. Tomorrow, it’s New York. Look, I understand ‘America First’. I don’t understand ‘America Dead’. That’s what these people want. They chant ‘Death to America.’ So we’re doing something that is in the service of mankind, of humanity, and it’s a battle of good against evil. America does, should, and does stand with the good. That’s what President Trump is doing, and I deeply appreciate his support,” the prime minister said. Trump said Monday that Iran has reached out through intermediaries to express interest in negotiations to end the conflict as its top leadership and key military and nuclear sites continue to be destroyed. Israel on Monday declared complete air superiority over Iran. “They’d like to talk, but they should have done that before,” said Trump. “I had 60 days, and they had 60 days. On the 61st day, I said, ‘We don’t have a deal.’ They have to make a deal, and it’s painful for both parties. But I’d say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it’s too late.”

President Donald Trump said Tuesday morning that he has not reached out to Iran for peace talks, denying earlier reports.  Trump made the comments on Truth Social after it was announced that he was leaving the Group of Seven Summit in Canada early to return to the White House because of the conflict in the Middle East. In an earlier post, Trump said he was not working on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but something “much bigger.”  “I have not reached out to Iran for ‘Peace Talks’ in any way, shape, or form. This is just more HIGHLY FABRICATED, FAKE NEWS! If they want to talk, they know how to reach me,” Trump posted. “They should have taken the deal that was on the table — Would have saved a lot of lives!!!” Trump had imposed a 60-day deadline for Iran to negotiate a nuclear agreement with the United States that had elapsed before Israel launched its attack last week.  Trump went on to criticize French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday morning for suggesting that he was returning to Washington, D.C., to work out a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.  “Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran,” Trump wrote. “Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that. Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay Tuned!” When asked on board Air Force One what he meant by promising something more than a ceasefire, Trump said he wanted, “An end. A real end. Not a ceasefire.” He added that “giving up entirely” would also be an option.  REPORTER: “What are you looking for here?”@POTUS: “An end. A real end. Not a ceasefire — an end.” pic.twitter.com/EESQ7zzhw1 — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 17, 2025 “I told them to do the deal. They should’ve done the deal. Their cities have been blown to pieces and they’ve lost a lot of people. They should’ve done the deal,” Trump told reporters.  On Monday night, Trump administration spokespeople denied reports that the United States was directly attacking Iran amid widespread speculation online.  “This is not true. American forces are maintaining their defensive posture, and that has not changed. We will defend American interests,” Principal Deputy Communications Director Alex Pfeiffer said.  This is not true. American forces are maintaining their defensive posture, and that has not changed. We will defend American interests. https://t.co/XqWbDvzif0 — Alex Pfeiffer (@Pfeiffer47) June 17, 2025 Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell made a similar statement.  “American Forces are maintaining their defensive posture & that has not changed,” he said. “We will protect American troops & our interests.”

The Senate GOP Conference is touting a poll that found Trump 2024 voters overwhelmingly back the United States providing offensive weapons to help Israel strike Iranian military targets and strongly support Israel’s military actions. The Gray House poll surveyed 450 Trump voters on June 15-16. Thirty-five percent of voters were 65 or older; 33% were ages 50-64; 26% were 30-49, and 7% were 18-29. Sixty percent were male and 40% were female. The poll found nearly 80% of Trump voters backed the United States providing the offensive weapons. In addition, the poll found 72% of voters supported the United States taking its own military action targeting Iran to prevent the Iranian regime from developing nuclear weapons. A whopping 80% of voters felt that Iran is a destabilizing force that sponsors terrorism, threatens U.S. allies, and undermines American interests throughout the region; 72% said Iran was a serious threat to the United States’ national security. According to the poll, Israel’s strikes on Iran are backed by 83% of Trump voters; 86% supported giving Israel defensive weapons to protect itself from Iranian attacks; 91% agreed that the United States should provide Israel with intelligence for the same reason. Seventy-three percent of voters felt that a diplomatic deal with Iran could be trusted, and it was likely that Iran would attempt to develop nuclear weapons in secret. On a different issue, 85% of voters supported Israel’s military actions in Gaza following the brutal October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre of more than 1200 Israelis. Our new national polling of Trump 2024 voters shows overwhelming support for Israel’s actions against Iran and strong backing for a major U.S. role: • 73% say Iran cannot be trusted to honor any diplomatic agreement• 72% support direct U.S. military action if necessary to… https://t.co/d5zpZHibnA — Landon Wall (@LandonWall_) June 16, 2025   President Donald Trump’s record of support for Israel is unmatched by any other president. He has moved the American Embassy to Jerusalem, recognized Israeli sovereignty of the Golan Heights, and brokered the historic Abraham Accords. Prominent Evangelical Christian leaders from a movement that has staunchly supported Trump over the past decade have praised the president for his unyielding stance on Iran. Dr. Mike Evans, founder of Friends of Zion, told Fox News Digital, “The Trump strategy is brilliant because he’s giving Iran a way out, but he’s not taking it off the table that the U.S. will bomb Iran. Quite the contrary, he’s made it very clear that if Iran does anything to attack U.S. bases in the Middle East or Americans, they will have hell to pay.” Pastor John Hagee, founder and chairman of Christians United for Israel, stated in the days preceding the Israeli strikes on Iran, “I do not think President Trump will allow himself to be played by Iranian negotiators or American isolationists. When it’s all said and done, I believe President Trump is willing to do what it takes to ensure Iran is defanged either by enabling our strongest ally, Israel, to defend itself or otherwise.” After the strikes, Hagee added, “We must stand with Israel today and every day. Iran’s future as an evil force in the Middle East is now in question. Only the people of Iran can take the country back. But Israel has opened the door for them and given the world room to breathe. Now the U.S. must take its seat at the head of the international table and stand alongside the only American ally in the free world willing to do what is necessary to protect the free world.”

What does your perfect bedtime routine look like? For some, winding down at the end of the night involves comforting activities like reading a book, listening to music, or meditating. On the contrary, Elizabeth Dolley’s 10-week-old kitten prefers a more… energetic routine. It all starts whenever this kitten’s human dad leaves the bathroom. Every single time this happens near bedtime, the adorable kitten leaps out from a hiding place to attack! Now, you may be thinking, “There’s no way that a 10-week-old kitten could have an impact on an adult human.” And, well, you’d be right. But Dad doesn’t want the kitten, Simon, to know that! See how he plays along in the video below. @elizabeth.dolley no one’s safe at bedtime when Simon’s about #fyp #kittensoftiktok #kitten #jumpscare ♬ original sound – Maddie Borge “No one’s safe at bedtime when Simon’s about,” Elizabeth hilariously writes in the caption of her post. Every Time Dad Gets Ready for Bed, Simon the 10-Week-Old Kitten Swoops in and Attacks If you’ve ever had a cat of your own, you know that play fighting is highly important. It’s a fun way for felines to have fun, not only with other cats, but with humans as well. So, Dad taking the time to pretend fall really does mean a lot to little Simon. In fact, this kitten’s attacks are no longer limited to bedtime… @elizabeth.dolley Simon takedowns: morning edition. #catsoftiktok #cattok #kitten #kittensoftiktok #fyp ♬ original sound – Maddie Borge “As a vet, this is so dangerous. [Simon] could take over the world some day,” someone jokes in the comments. Others add, “I love that your man has this baby thinking he really is strong enough to take him down” and “You could tell he was very pleased with himself after that takedown.” Want to see even more adorable ways that cats bond with their humans? You’ll want to check out this sleepy kitten who fell asleep on Mom’s guitar while she was playing it! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Tiny Kitten Discovers New Favorite Bedtime Game: Knocking Dad To The Ground! appeared first on InspireMore.

Geese and ducks frequently hang around ponds and parks together. While they live close, they aren’t typically best friends. That is not the case with the duck and goose belonging to Caroline. As they run down the hill to meet her, these two happy honkers are conveying one thought: “We love you.” @divinecaroline33 They love me so much ♬ Pt. 8: Starry dream. – Slowed Down – A. Blomqvist Caroline is a real estate consultant and goose mom. We’re unsure how many geese she has, but at least one of them loves her unconditionally. When fans saw the above video, they demanded more. The goose running up with wings outstretched looks as if it wants a hug. The caption reads, “love for the goose and torture for the duck… i swear they do not like being held or touched.” There are no truer words. As Caroline hugs the goose, it leans into her and nuzzles her head. The duck wants to get down. @divinecaroline33 Replying to @leeloom3 love for the goose and torture for the duck… i swear they do not like being held or touched ♬ original sound – Caroline With the duck and goose getting all the attention, Chewbacca is a bit jealous. The Mini Schnauzer is very photogenic in his mullet (yes, he really does have a mullet). He thinks he deserves to go viral on TikTok, too. Image from TikTok. There is at least one other dog who is black and appears to be camera-shy. We didn’t see any chickens you would recognize, turkeys, or goats, but there are some horrifically ugly turkens. The turken is what people call the Naked Neck chicken. There are no feathers on the neck so it looks like a turkey. The breed is supposedly easier to prepare, they lay eggs, and apparently are good pets. But they are ugly. @divinecaroline33 Turkens ♬ original sound – Caroline If you’re in love with this goose, the duck, Chewbacca, or the turkens, follow Caroline on TikTok. Please share for Chewbacca’s mullet. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “This is Love”: Goose & Duck Run Over To Greet Their Favorite Human appeared first on InspireMore.

Visitors at Disney’s theme parks get the amazing opportunity to meet some of their favorite characters. There are the Disney princesses, of course, but the cast of characters is surprisingly vast. That said, one lucky group of kids got the surprise of a lifetime when they met the actual Spider-Man… and they didn’t even know it at first! Back in 2019, around the release of Spider-Man: Far From Home, actors Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Jacob Batalon decided to surprise fans with a visit to Disneyland. At first, Holland approached the fans in full Spider-Man attire, making him unrecognizable. After a while, the rest of the cast secretly joined the group photo. The reactions when everyone realizes what’s going on is priceless! See for yourself in the video below. @espn Wait for the end (via @The Insiders) #zendaya #tomholland ♬ original sound – ESPN With his mask on, Holland remains unknow, just like Spider-Man prefers. But the moment the mask comes off, everyone freaks out! Some of the kids seem too stunned to react (or perhaps confused, which is fair). Either way, what a fun way to surprise fans! Even those who weren’t there are freaking out for them. Spider-Man Fans at Disneyland Get the Surprise of a Lifetime when Tom Holland Secretly Shows Up in Costume “As a 44 year old, I would’ve almost had a heart attack,” one fan admits. Another cracks a joke about the adults filming this moment, “The true fans are not part of the picture” “[The kids] were in shock but, you can tell they were happy and excited,” a third person points out. “They probably freaked out after everything. How cool of them to do that for the kids.” Can you believe that it’s been six years since Tom Holland‘s very first Spider-Man film was released? No matter how much time has passed, there’s no doubt the fans in that video still talk about that surprise to this day. How could they not!? You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post The “Real” Spiderman Surprises Young Fans In Heartwarming Moment appeared first on InspireMore.

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