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Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Brian Wilson, the leader of the iconic band the Beach Boys, has passed away. Brian was the last surviving musical brother of the band alive at the time of his death; his brother Carl, who was the lead guitarist, and Dennis, the drummer, passed away years before him. People shared these details regarding Wilson’s death: Brian Wilson, the pop music genius and singer who co-founded the Beach Boys, has died. He was 82. The musician’s family announced his death on Wednesday, June 11 in an Instagram post featuring a recent photo of the star smiling on a bench. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” the statement read. “We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.” Described by PEOPLE in 1975 as the “formative genius of the group,” Wilson served as the rock band’s songwriter and co-lead vocalist and also played bass guitar and keyboard alongside brothers, Dennis and Carl Wilson, cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine, who all were part of the original lineup. AP covered the legacy of Wilson: Wilson himself was celebrated for his gifts and pitied for his demons. He was one of rock’s great Romantics, a tormented man who in his peak years embarked on an ever-steeper path to aural perfection, the one true sound. The Beach Boys rank among the most popular groups of the rock era, with more than 30 singles in the Top 40 and worldwide sales of more than 100 million. The 1966 album “Pet Sounds” was voted No. 2 in a 2003 Rolling Stone list of the best 500 albums, losing out, as Wilson had done before, to the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” The Beach Boys, who also featured Wilson cousin Mike Love and childhood friend Al Jardine, were voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. Wilson feuded with Love over songwriting credits, but peers otherwise adored him beyond envy, from Elton John and Bruce Springsteen to Katy Perry and Carole King. The Who’s drummer, Keith Moon, fantasized about joining the Beach Boys. Paul McCartney cited “Pet Sounds” as a direct inspiration on the Beatles and the ballad “God Only Knows” as among his favorite songs, often bringing him to tears. Wilson moved and fascinated fans and musicians long after he stopped having hits. In his later years, Wilson and a devoted entourage of younger musicians performed “Pet Sounds” and his restored opus, “Smile,” before worshipful crowds in concert halls. Meanwhile, The Go-Go’s, Lindsey Buckingham, Animal Collective and Janelle Monáe were among a wide range of artists who emulated him, whether as a master of crafting pop music or as a pioneer of pulling it apart. Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Co-Founder and Architect of Pop, Dead at 82 More on his life and legacy: https://t.co/54KHwb4PJL pic.twitter.com/mrbjplteVx — Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) June 11, 2025 In honor of Wilson, take a listen: R.I.P. Brian Wilson The Beach Boys, 1963, “Surfin_ USA pic.twitter.com/CV9KeL5Nc1 — All Rock Music (@allrockmusic) June 11, 2025

President Trump has revealed his hidden music talent. With the last name Trump, you would think his hidden talent would be the Trumpet, but that’s not it. The guitar or the drums? Nope! If you guessed the flute, you are right! Newsweek had more details to share: President Donald Trump has revealed he was a talented musician as a child and excelled at playing the flute. In a wide-ranging interview for the Pod Force One podcast, Trump said he had a gift for music from an early age that he could have been a flutist. “I had flute lessons! This is the first person who’s ever asked me that question,” he told The New York Post’s Miranda Devine. “Can you believe it, I could’ve been a flutist. I didn’t particularly like it, it wasn’t for me.” He said that when he was aged 11 or 12 his mother and father took him for aptitude tests. “They came up to my father and they said ‘your son is brilliant at music, he’d be an incredible musician’. This is not what my father wanted to hear—this was not the greatest thing, you know! But I do have an ear for music … People like the music I play,” he said. The country singer Lee Greenwood, a friend of Trump’s who is known for “God Bless the U.S.A” and has produced a version of the Bible by the same name with the president, said in March that the president was very musical. “He’s absolutely very creative and very artistic. I do not doubt that he has a great ear for music,” Greenwood said at an event at the Kennedy Center in March. Watch him say it here: President @realDonaldTrump reveals his hidden musical talent: “I could have been a flutist.” pic.twitter.com/JgeVin7FUU — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) June 11, 2025 Here’s how social media reacted: President Trump says he used to play the flute. As all of you know, I have always said the flute is the most masculine instrument. Every man should play it. pic.twitter.com/my0ebGoTTb — Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) June 11, 2025 “Trump’s Ear for Music” Who knew that DT was determined to be a “musical genius” at the age of 12?Who knew that he took private flute lessons?! Who else would like to see him play the flute on camera?pic.twitter.com/BtTFVYkTBo — Bjean (@SmilePointe) June 11, 2025 Have you ever wondered what kind of music President Trump likes? The Independent reported on his Spotify playlist: Here’s a rundown of some of the key tracks on Mr Trump’s playlist – some of which may surprise while others will definitely not: Sinead O’Connor – ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ Metallica – ‘Enter Sandman’ R.E.M. – ‘Losing My Religion’ Elton John – ‘Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding’ ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ from Andrew Lloyd Webber ‘Superstar’ from Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Supersta Elvis Presley – ‘Suspicious Minds’ Lionel Ritchie – ‘Hello’ Guns N’ Roses – ‘November Rain’ James Brown and Luciano Pavarotti – ‘It’s a Man’s World – Live’ Frank Sinatra – ‘My Way’ Johnny Cash – ‘Ring of Fire’ The Rolling Stones – ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ There are some undeniable bangers in there and a commendable range of genres, from Metallica to Broadway, although no doubt R.E.M. and the late, lamented Sinead O’Connor would be appalled to find themselves in rotation.

Among the many widely controversial actions of the Biden administration was the decision to rename a slate of military bases located across the United States. This week, the US Army confirmed that seven such institutions are now officially going to be known by their previous names. While they will all now match their pre-Biden identities, they will not all honor the Confederate military figures they were initially named after. As the Washington Times reported: Fort Pickett in Virginia, renamed Fort Barfoot under Mr. Biden, was originally named for Confederate General George Pickett. It will now honor 1st Lt. Vernon W. Pickett, a World War II soldier who destroyed Nazi positions with grenades in France. He was later captured by the Germans but escaped and made it back to his unit. Lt. Pickett was later killed in combat and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Fort Hood, renamed Fort Cavazos under Mr. Biden, is Fort Hood again, but this time in honor of Col. Richard B. Hood, who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in World War I. Army officials on Tuesday said then-Capt. Richard Hood directed artillery fire under intense German machine gun attacks. After his gun crew was lost to enemy fire, he reorganized and returned fire within minutes, restoring combat capability. The Army post in Texas had originally been named for Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood. Fort Gordon, Fort Eisenhower under Mr. Biden, is back, this time in honor of Master Sgt. Gary Gordon, who received a posthumous Medal of Honor for valor during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, better known as “Black Hawk Down.” News of the restored names quickly began to spread via social media: #BREAKING: President Trump just announced he is RESTORING the names of military bases which received woke name changes Fort PickettFort HoodFort GordonFort PolkFort A.P. Hill Fort Robert E. Lee ALL being restored! LEFTIST TEARS INCOMING pic.twitter.com/GoWvdWaAau — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 10, 2025 BREAKING: President Trump is RESTORING the names of multiple U.S. military bases: • Fort Pickett • Fort Hood • Fort Gordon • Fort Rucker • Fort Polk • Fort A.P. Hill • Fort Robert E. Lee Welcome back pic.twitter.com/bxlzemDtXg — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 10, 2025 Surely Democrats support their heroes being restored? — capifico22 (@capifico22) June 11, 2025 Fox News also covered the latest development: “For a little breaking news,” Trump said during a speech at Fort Bragg, “we are also going to be restoring the names to Fort Pickett, Fort Hood, Fort Gordon, Fort Rucker, Fort Polk, Fort A.P. Hill, and Fort Robert E. Lee.” The crowd erupted in cheers and Trump continued: “We won a lot of battles out of those forts. It’s no time to change. And I’m superstitious. You know, I like to keep it going, right? I’m very superstitious. We want to keep it going.” The seven bases were renamed in 2023 under a Pentagon directive carried out by the Biden administration, following a 2021 law passed by Congress. In response to Trump’s announcement, the U.S. Army released a statement defending the original decision. “The Army will take all necessary actions to change the names of seven Army installations in honor of heroic Soldiers who served in conflicts ranging from the Civil War to the Battle of Mogadishu,” the statement said. “Five of them received the Medal of Honor, three received the Distinguished Service Cross and one received the Silver Star.” Here’s a full clip of Trump’s remarks at Fort Bragg:

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has received massive backlash in recent days for his response, or lack thereof, to the riots and social unrest that has plagued Los Angeles. As wave after wave of violence and destruction hit the city’s streets amid opposition to the Trump administration’s deportation of dangerous criminal aliens, a number of high-profile critics have shared their dismal assessment of the governor’s actions. One such detractor knows a thing or two about the Hollywood area. Actor Jon Voight posted a social media video in which he lambasted the Democratic governor, as the Washington Examiner reported: “You’re a fool blaming Trump,” Voight said. “What are you doing for this destruction of these animals destroying Los Angeles? Are you out there talking calmly with them? You fool. They would burn you down like they’re burning the cars and the American flag with no regard for humanity.” Voight’s video came hours after Newsom addressed the nation and said democracy was under attack by Trump after the president deployed the National Guard against Newsom’s wishes. “When Donald Trump sought blanket authority to commandeer the National Guard, he made that order apply to every state in this nation,” Newsom said after days of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests in Los Angeles. “California may be first, but it clearly will not end here. Other states are next. Democracy is next.” Voight called Newsom a “lying dog,” saying that Newsom’s actions and rhetoric against Trump are calculated and guided by an effort to set himself up for a presidential run. His critique was echoed by other X users in a string of replies to the video: God bless you Jon Voight! May these colors forever stand proudly in the face of adversity with a true leader like president Donald J. Trump as our president. — FLAHUSTLA (@FLAHUSTLA) June 11, 2025 What Jon said. — AwakenedOutlaw (@AwakenedOutlaw) June 11, 2025 So well said by Jon Voight. He’s 86 BTW. I hope to be that sharp at that age. Voight is an inspiration. — Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) June 11, 2025 Sky News also reported on the “Deliverance” star’s rant: He went on to frame the unrest as a battle of “good vs evil,” praising Trump as the “greatest president since Lincoln”. “God is my witness, truth will prevail because of your faults and incompetence for California’s failures,” he said. “We the People stand with Donald Trump to save America.” Voight, who has long spoken out in support of Trump and conservative values in general, was one of a few entertainment industry icons selected to serve as special ambassadors to Hollywood:

There’s something patriotic about seeing tanks. As the WLT Report previously reported, a massive number of tanks are making their way to Washington, D.C. The tanks are making their way to D.C. as part of the Army’s 250th anniversary parade. Here are some videos posted on X that show the tanks being transported in Maryland and D.C.. U.S. Military tanks making their way to Washington D.C. pic.twitter.com/pR8UysVglC — Anthony Scott (@AnthonysTown) June 11, 2025 The Tanks have arrived in DC. Surreal. pic.twitter.com/D0CMSsdk3m — Maine (@TheMaineWonk) June 10, 2025 Tanks now? pic.twitter.com/1EXcKb3Y3C — AmericanPapaBear (@AmericaPapaBear) June 11, 2025 There’s something about rolling tanks into the nations capital that makes me nervous. I’m weird like that. pic.twitter.com/3FjnKHXBae — Staff Sergeant Johnson (@Colonel_Myway) June 8, 2025 Per The New York Post: Columns of tanks have arrived in Washington DC ahead of an enormous planned military parade to mark the US Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Trump’s birthday and Flag Day. A mile-long line of tanks, some of the 150 military vehicles set to take part in Saturday’s parade, arrived in the capital by freight train over the weekend, video shared on X by reporter Benjamin Alvarez shows. M1 Abrams tanks, M2 Bradley and Stryker fighting vehicles, and M109 Paladin howitzers were among the equipment that arrived this past Saturday, ending a 1,300-mile journey from Texas that began on May 21. The daylong event along the National Mall will also feature approximately 6,600 soldiers and 50 aircraft, according to the Army. Over 80 arrested during chaotic NYC anti-ICE protest as thousands flood the streets The program is budgeted to cost $30 million, but could rise as high as $45 million depending on the need to repair damaged streets around Washington and other factors. Each of the M1 Abrams main battle tanks alone weighs around 140,000 pounds. Trump described the cost as “peanuts” compared with celebrating “the greatest military in the world” in an interview with NBC News last month. “The Army’s 250th birthday is a once-in-a-lifetime event,” Col. Kamil Sztalkoper, a spokesperson for the III Armored Corps based at Fort Cavazos, Texas, said in a statement last month. Ahead of the big event, soldiers and equipment who will take part in the parade will be housed in a Department of Agriculture building and a warehouse owned by the General Service Administration, according to USA Today. In addition to the parade and a fireworks display, the festivities will include a fitness competition, military demonstrations and other activities. Here’s what President Trump had to say about the upcoming parade: . @POTUS on 250th anniversary: “We will have a fantastic June 14th flag day; it will be amazing. We have planes, tanks, all sorts of things and it will be great. We’ll celebrate our country for a change…” pic.twitter.com/EYHGjmqB8K — DOD Rapid Response (@DODResponse) June 10, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intends to deploy tactical units to five Democrat-led areas as anti-ICE riots continue in Los Angeles. The agency is preparing to send tactical units to New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, and northern Virginia. ICE to deploy tactical agents in Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Northern Virginiahttps://t.co/cli2eqLbI8 — Libby Emmons (@libbyemmons) June 11, 2025 From the New York Post: Previous ICE raids led to distressing scenes in downtown Los Angeles after protests quickly escalated into full-blown riots over the last five days — with Trump deploying the National Guard and US Marines to maintain order. Newsom condemned Trump’s decisions during an emotional televised address Tuesday night, when he likened the president’s actions to those of an “authoritarian” regime. “Donald Trump, without consulting with California’s law enforcement leaders, commandeered 2,000 of our state’s National Guard members to deploy on our streets. Illegally, and for no reason,” the 40th governor of California said. “This brazen abuse of power by a sitting president inflamed a combustible situation … putting our people, our officers, and the National Guard at risk. That’s when the downward spiral began. He doubled down on his dangerous National Guard deployment by fanning the flames even harder.” WATCH: #BREAKING: MSNBC is reporting that ICE is preparing to deploy tactical units to five sanctuary cities run by Democratic mayors. The list includes: Seattle, Chicago, NYC, Philadelphia, and Northern Virginia. pic.twitter.com/29BVC0c3pd — Jonathan Choe (@choeshow) June 11, 2025 FOX 5 DC reports: Hundreds of “No Kings Day” protests are planned across the U.S. on Saturday, June 14, to protest the Trump administration’s policies. “From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism — and show the world what democracy really looks like,” organizers said on the official No Kings website. The largest of these protests is planned for Philadelphia, one of the cities reportedly being targeted by the ICE SRTs. “These riots are not going to deter us,” one source involved in planning told FOX reporter Brooke Taylor. “We are here doubling down and enforcement operations are going to happen. If anything, we will be arresting more illegal aliens in these locations.”

The U.S. State Department is preparing to authorize the departure of all nonessential personnel and family members from Bahrain and Kuwait. Just in: The U.S. State Department has officially authorized the departure of nonessential personnel and family members from Bahrain and Kuwait pic.twitter.com/3cA4Srk2X0 — The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) June 11, 2025 The department is also preparing for the departure of all nonessential personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. The move comes amid the heightened concern of regional unrest. BREAKING: The State Department is preparing to order the departure of all nonessential personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad due to the potential for regional unrest, two U.S. officials said. https://t.co/21fwD5tqfD — The Associated Press (@AP) June 11, 2025 From the Associated Press: The State Department said it has ordered the departure of all nonessential personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad based on its latest review and a commitment “to keeping Americans safe, both at home and abroad.” The embassy already had been on limited staffing, and the order will not affect a large number of personnel. The department, however, also is authorizing the departure of nonessential personnel and family members from Bahrain and Kuwait. That gives them an option on whether to leave those countries. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also “has authorized the voluntary departure of military dependents from locations” across the region, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. The command “is monitoring the developing tension in the Middle East.” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly confirmed the moves. “The State Department regularly reviews American personnel abroad, and this decision was made as a result of a recent review,” Kelly said. The U.S. Embassy Compound in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad is preparing for an ordered evacuation due to heightened tensions in the region, according to reports from U.S. and Iraqi officials to Reuters. pic.twitter.com/4uvV93UBJw — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 11, 2025 The personnel moves have raised speculation the increased tension is related to Iran. War Brewing? US Prepares Departure Of All Nonessential Staff From Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain Embassies https://t.co/MEteljhdAb — zerohedge (@zerohedge) June 11, 2025 Zero Hedge reports: Again, the only ‘unrest’ and tension could be Iran-related, though the Baghdad embassy has at various times over several years come under Shia militia attacks, and even rioting outside its gates. The embassy is already operating with limited staff, so in reality the move affects a small number of people. As it stands, nonessential personnel and family members in Bahrain and Kuwait are being authorized to leave voluntarily, per the report. The Pentagon has further indicated it is ready to assist with a possible evacuation from the Baghdad embassy. But if the US and Iran proceed with the next round of talks, these immediate tensions are likely to be defused. Oil prices spiked (and gold climbing) on the alarming headlines which suggest new regional conflict could be imminent, also with Israel potentially poised to act…