Randi Weingarten, the president of one of the country’s most influential labor unions, is leaving the Democratic National Committee. The American Federation of Teachers union leader resigned from the DNC due to disagreements with chairman Ken Martin. “I appear to be out of step with the leadership you are forging,” Weingarten wrote in her resignation letter. Randi Weingarten RESIGNS from the DNC after 23 years— says the AFT will be very involved in the midterm elections. pic.twitter.com/OCt3WeofwV — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 16, 2025 A closer look: POLITICO reports: Weingarten has defended former DNC vice chair David Hogg, who was ousted last week from the committee, as he has come under fire over his decision to fund primary challenges against Democrats that he sees as ineffective in safe-blue districts. “Randi has gotten applause from the members when she told them, much to her dismay as a proud Dem,” said a spokesperson for Weingarten. Martin told DNC officers and staff in a recent private conversation that Hogg had “essentially destroyed any chance I have to show the leadership that I need to” and “I don’t know if I wanna do this anymore,” as POLITICO first reported. Weingarten sat on the DNC’s powerful rules and bylaws committee since 2009, and has been a delegate to Democratic conventions since 1992. JUST IN: Teacher union president Randi Weingarten is RESIGNING from the Democratic National Committee after 23 YEARS This comes after a spat with DNC Chair Ken Martin The Democrat party is collapsing before our eyes pic.twitter.com/LHGiVdmMLE — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 15, 2025 From The New York Times: On Friday, during an appearance at the Center for American Progress in Washington, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, a longtime Martin ally, said he still had confidence in him but regretted the public squabbling. “I certainly wished we wouldn’t have dirty laundry in public, but you know the personalities, things happen,” said Mr. Walz, who endorsed both Mr. Martin and Mr. Hogg in the party elections this year. “I don’t think Ken’s focus has shifted one bit on this of expanding the party.” Mr. Martin and a party spokeswoman did not immediately respond to messages about Ms. Weingarten’s resignation.

In case you missed it yesterday, I have President Trump’s incredible Grand Military Parade Speech. First, I loved this moment: pic.twitter.com/9ZsodYk4TA — Karli Bonne’ (@KarluskaP) June 15, 2025 Now watch here: Epic Speech! pic.twitter.com/npcmr5Vn07 — Karli Bonne’ (@KarluskaP) June 15, 2025 FULL TRANSCRIPT: Thank you to our wonderful First Lady. And above all, thank you to the greatest, fiercest, and bravest fighting force ever to stride the face of this Earth — the United States Army. Thank you very much. ‘Cause the Army keeps us free. You make us strong. And tonight, you have made all Americans very proud. They’re watching from all over the world, actually. Made ’em all very proud. Every other country celebrates their victories. It’s about time America did too. That’s what we’re doing tonight. And watching this magnificent display, our souls are filled with gratitude for every generation of warriors who have worn the uniform all the way back to the very beginning. So to every veteran across our land and right here in our nation’s capital — including six recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor — we love you, we honor you, and we salute your noble service to our flag and to our country. As we celebrate tonight, we also think of the hundreds of thousands of Army soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice for our nation and selflessly laid down their lives in every war — from the Revolution to the War on Terror. To the Gold Star families with us today, the courage of your heroes is the bedrock on which our entire nation stands. We thank you. Yes, we thank you. Today we commemorate an event that did not just change American history, but changed the history of the entire world. With the creation of America’s Army on June 14th, 1775, liberty got its shield, and freedom got its sword. Those first Army patriots in the American Revolution fought against a fearsome enemy and impossible odds, but they were armed with a righteous cause. They were led by an indomitable commander — a truly great man — General George Washington. And they were united by an eternal creed. Their motto was: “Victory or death.” Over the past two and a half centuries, our warriors have shown unrivaled valor on fields of battle around the globe. With frostbitten feet and bloody fists, they have marched into the flames and fury of combat, charged up mountains, stormed beaches, waded through torrents of gunfire, and leapt into skies thick with smoke and shrapnel. The U.S. Army has driven bayonets into the heart of sinister empires, crushed the ambitions of evil tyrants. Beneath the treads of American tanks — it’s done so well, it’s done so much — and sent the devil himself flying into full retreat. Time and again, America’s enemies have learned that if you threaten the American people, our soldiers are coming for you. Your defeat will be certain. Your demise will be final. And your downfall will be total and complete. Because our soldiers never give up, never surrender, and never, ever quit. They fight, fight, fight — and they win, win, win. And that’s why no institution in history has entered more names into the roster of American heroes than the U.S. Army. The Congressional Medal of Honor — more than anyone or anything. There was “Mad” Anthony Wayne, asked by George Washington to lead a daring midnight raid up the cliffs of Stony Point. With unloaded muskets and only their bayonets to fight the Redcoats, Mad Anthony replied: “Issue the order, sir, and I will storm into hell for you.” Then there was the Civil War general John Corse. Shot in the face in combat, he fired off a message to his commander: “I am short a cheekbone and one ear, but I am able to whip the hell out of all of ’em.” He stayed on the front lines — it seemed forever. In World War II, there was the great Creighton Abrams. Besieged on all sides by the Nazis at the Battle of the Bulge, he boldly proclaimed: “They’ve got us surrounded again — the poor bastards.” This is the fighting spirit and unyielding force of the U.S. Army. It has never changed, and it will never, ever change. Because there is no earthly force more powerful than the brave heart of a U.S. infantryman, or an Army Ranger, paratrooper, or Green Beret. They are the best. They are the finest. From Bunker Hill to San Juan Hill, from Gettysburg to Guadalcanal, from Yorktown to Shiloh, and from the trenches of the Argonne to the mountains of Afghanistan — the Army has forged a legacy of unmatched courage, untold sacrifice, and unequaled and undying glory. Our soldiers have poured out their blood by the bucketful on Missionary Ridge and Heartbreak Ridge, on the sands of Sicily, Normandy, and the Philippines, and on the dusty streets of Da Nang, Baghdad, and Fallujah. Thanks to their extraordinary service and devotion, 250 years later America stands tall. America stands proud. And America stands free. We’re the hottest country in the world right now. Our country will soon be greater and stronger than ever before. Down through history, we’ve been blessed beyond words by this valiant legion of Army warriors and patriots — heroes and legends. And tonight, we affirm with unwavering certainty that in the years ahead, and in every generation hence, whenever duty calls and whatever danger comes — the American soldier will be there. No matter the risk, no matter the obstacles, our warriors will charge into battle. They will plunge into the crucible of fire. And they will seize the crown of victory. Because the United States of America will always have the grace of Almighty God and the iron will of the United States Army. Congratulations to everybody. We love our country. We’ve never done better. Thank you. God bless you. God bless the Army. And God bless America. Backup here if needed: US Army: 250 Years of Courage, Sacrifice & Glory — President Trump’s incredible Military Parade Speech! pic.twitter.com/E74zTK2PAA — Noah Christopher (@DailyNoahNews) June 16, 2025 Share!

One of America’s longstanding enemies is now issuing threats against the United States. On top of that, a so-called de facto ‘ally’ of the U.S. (though it never was an actual treaty ally) is issuing similar threats, including promises of a nuclear attack. Both are in response to the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, and the possibility that the United States might take a more active role. I don’t want to see America enter another war any more than the next guy. I’m definitively ‘pro-Israel’ by the nature of my particular Biblical worldview; but I still don’t want to see us get involved to the point of direct combat operations, if at all possible. While those on the RINO side of things are basically foaming at the mouth right now, excitedly imagining the prospect of a new ‘forever war’… And while even some of my non-RINO friends are leaning towards joining with Israel against Iran… I’m wringing my hands, praying for the peace of Jerusalem as God’s Word commands me to do, fervently hoping that eventuality doesn’t play out. Maybe it’s because I don’t plan on seeing all my tax money spent on foreign intervention for the rest of my life. Maybe it’s because I have 4 kids under 7-years-old, and another on the way… and I don’t plan on watching them experience what many of my friends have endured over the last 25 years on foreign soil — needlessly. That said, sometimes events spiral and take on a life of their own. Quite frankly, I’m not sure at this point that we CAN make it out of this current engagement between Israel and Iran without getting involved. (More on that later.  I’m seeing a possible trend, maybe an ‘inflection’ point — working on bringing you that information ASAP.) But apparently all that military gear and hardware ‘gifted’ to the Taliban by Joe Biden doesn’t equate to a payoff for their cooperation. Afghanistan just directly threatened the United States, vowing to ‘take action’ of their own if the United States does join with Israel against Iran: BREAKING: AFGHANISTAN THREATENS U.S. IF IT ENTERS WAR WITH IRAN Afghanistan has issued a stark warning: if the U.S. joins military action against Iran, “we will take actions as well.” It’s a direct threat from a country with 2 decades of battlefield experience against… https://t.co/ltPrlWpfpp pic.twitter.com/jY7glqKqic — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 15, 2025 Here’s the full text of that post: BREAKING: AFGHANISTAN THREATENS U.S. IF IT ENTERS WAR WITH IRAN Afghanistan has issued a stark warning: if the U.S. joins military action against Iran, “we will take actions as well.” It’s a direct threat from a country with 2 decades of battlefield experience against American forces. What was once a regional conflict is now drawing in old enemies with long memories. Exactly what that threatened ‘action’ may be, the Taliban didn’t specify. But I can only assume three options: They are full of themselves, and the only ‘action’ they’re going to see is high up in the mountain pastures when they take their turns ‘shepherding’ the goats. They will actively join the war, making advanced U.S. equipment available to Iran along with battle-hardened fighters that could operate in small units — effectively targeting US, Israeli, and Western interests to compound the battle space. They could be used to infiltrate the U.S. directly… and join the thousands of ‘sleepers’ already known to be here in preparation for the ongoing homeland plot by al Qaeda, under the cover of ISIS, in a 9-11 style attack that would look much more like Oct. 7th multiplied by a factor of at least 10. The problem with the first option is that they actually have the funding, equipment, training, and BACKING (from China in particular) to actually present themselves as a threat. Some of that funding has come directly from the United States, as weekly payments in the millions! Multiple individuals — and Congressmen — have been sounding the alarm on that for some time, trying to stop those ONGOING Biden-era payouts. Shout-out to the Shawn Ryan Podcast for consistently bringing attention to that RIDICULOUS situation: And while the U.S. it actively funding the terrorists who just THREATENED US… China is ALREADY backing Iran with replenishment hardware: A cargo plane departing from China is flying in the skies of Tehran. Iranian airspace is currently closed to all flights. pic.twitter.com/36IYnsjEu2 — Sprinter Observer (@SprinterObserve) June 15, 2025 That plane turned off it’s transponder as it neared Tehran, and turned it back on once it was airborne, some distance from Tehran. If there’s a nation on earth that could form the logistical ‘bridge’ to connect Afghan resources, manpower, and hardware to the battle space where Iran wants it — it would be China. And that means the second option I listed is well within specs of practical possibility. And… the third option?  Could they be hinting at direct action on American soil? Not to go in to all the complications of the intermarriages between different arms of Islamic terror groups that has happened over the last few years… But that is exactly what has happened over the past few years. And the wealth of resources and capabilities that brought to the table, equating to relative ease of movement for well-trained fighters to enter the United States… is truly frightening. They are purported to have connections with travel agencies, national immigration services, and passport services. They — the Taliban and their al Qaeda & ISIS friends — have friends who are AMBASSADORS.  You’re talking about DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY, and discreet movement capability. That’s truly scary stuff.  And for that reason, I don’t take their threat as coming from a bunch of backwater 1st century goatherders. The Taliban is even offering the Iranian Supreme Leader a ‘refuge’ in Afghanistan, from which to fight his war against Israel from a safe distance!: The foreign office has informed the Iranian embassy that should the Iranian Supreme Leader seek refuge in safe house he can come to Afghanistan. We have strong hideouts in our mountains that can protect him. Ali Khamenei can lead the war from a distance but safe from attack.… pic.twitter.com/OhaRlfqHNk — Taliban Public Relations Department (@TalibanPR_) June 15, 2025 One of the top Iranian news aggregators published an article highlighting the ‘official statement’ by the Afghanistan ruling council in which the Afghani leadership pointedly blamed primarily the United States for the attack on Iran. Here’s an excerpt from the Iranian AhlulBayt News Agency reporting on the Afghanistan council’s statement: The Shia Ulema Council asserted that this is not just an attack on one sovereign nation but an attempt to destabilize the entire region and world peace. It called on the United Nations, global leaders—particularly leaders of Islamic countries—to prevent the continued crimes of this child-killing occupying regime. They further stated that Western powers, especially the United States, bear major responsibility for enabling these crimes. The Council expressed confidence that the hearts of Muslims and all justice-loving people around the world stand with the Islamic Republic of Iran and against the Zionist regime. Finally, the Council offered condolences to the Supreme Leader, the government and people of Iran, and the families of the martyrs, while praying for the swift recovery of the wounded. And as I stated at the outset, the so-called (but certainly not official) ‘ally’ of the United States, Pakistan, has allegedly put it’s own Air Force at the disposal of the Iranians. I have seen multiple uncorroborated reports that Pakistani fighter jets have been patrolling Iranian airspace (presumably because Israel destroyed most of what Iran had to begin with): “Pakistan announces its readiness to support Iran: Pakistani warplanes are ready to assist Iran and destroy Israeli missiles and drones. Pakistani fighter jets have entered Iranian airspace to support Iran.” pic.twitter.com/6RjfXligTE — SilencedSirs (@SilentlySirs) June 13, 2025 While I can’t confirm if Pakistani fighters are flying patrols in Iran, I can confirm that Pakistan did express it’s support to Iran — and it offered to join the fight if called upon. Pakistan likewise let the US know that if Israel opted to use nukes against Iran, Pakistan might respond in kind: BREAKING: Pakistan informed the US that any nuclear attack on Iran will be met with a nuclear response from Pakistan against Israel. Pakistan also told France, US that if any country directly intervenes in the war, Pakistan will enter the war alongside Iran against Israel. pic.twitter.com/dYDBNPtPqH — David Roth-Lindberg (@RothLindberg) June 14, 2025 There is a reason I suspect that President Trump is attempting to do all he can to avoid a head-on conflict with Iran involving the U.S. military. I don’t think it has anything to do with a desire to allow the Iranian leadership to continue exporting it’s terror to the rest of the world… And I don’t think it is ONLY because he promised to end those ‘forever wars’ that helped him get elected. I think he WANTS to avoid getting the U.S. involved in any more wars — but I also think if he reached a juncture where he believed war was the only viable path forward to avoid the likelihood of future calamities… He would take us there. I hope that doesn’t happen. But I also want him to retain that strategic option in the event that it becomes NECESSARY. And as an American… I don’t like it when a bunch of heathen goatherders wearing AMERICAN COMBAT EQUIPMENT, with the blood of Americans on their hands, dares to threaten the United States of America. And — breathe.  Whoosah… Here’s a clip of a key Iranian Commander appearing on Iranian television just a short time ago, emphasizing Pakistan’s option to drop a nuke on Israel on Iran’s behalf: BREAKING: Pakistan is going to Nuke Israel if Netanyahu tries to reach for nuclear weapon Iranian National Security Council member Mohsen Rezaei: “Pakistan told Iran that if Israel drops a nuclear bomb in Tehran, we will drop a nuclear bomb on them” pic.twitter.com/QLP4JsGPQ9 — Megatron (@Megatron_ron) June 15, 2025 I don’t want to see the U.S. join the war against Iran right now. Let me be clear — PART of me DOES.  But what wisdom I happen to have picked up in my 46 years on this earth reminds me… that’s just my sin speaking through my flesh. A moment ago, journalist Nick Sortor commented on his X account that he is alarmed by the push to see the United States join in against Iran: The amount of people trying to goad Trump into bombing Iran is SERIOUSLY alarming. It’s like we learned NOTHING from Iraq and Afghanistan. STAND STRONG, PRESIDENT TRUMP! NOT OUR WAR! — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 16, 2025 It’s not our war.  It’s not our war.  It’s not our war. I know that to be true.  But, like many… the possibility of a nuclear-armed Iran is one of the scariest eventualities in the geopolitical realm I can imagine. It’s not our war.  It’s not our war.  It’s not our war. If we can hold our position, and avoid that conflict — without allowing Iran the opportunity to wield nuclear weapons — our children and our children’s children will thank us. But God help the Afghan and Paki leadership if President Trump ever DOES decide he has no other option, for the security of America, to take us to war… if they try to make good on those promises.

President Trump said Sunday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must expand efforts in America’s largest cities to detain and deport illegal aliens, focusing on sanctuary cities. “Our Nation’s ICE Officers have shown incredible strength, determination, and courage as they facilitate a very important mission, the largest Mass Deportation Operation of Illegal Aliens in History. Every day, the Brave Men and Women of ICE are subjected to violence, harassment, and even threats from Radical Democrat Politicians, but nothing will stop us from executing our mission, and fulfilling our Mandate to the American People,” Trump said on Truth Social. “In order to achieve this, we must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America’s largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside. These, and other such Cities, are the core of the Democrat Power Center, where they use Illegal Aliens to expand their Voter Base, cheat in Elections, and grow the Welfare State, robbing good paying Jobs and Benefits from Hardworking American Citizens,” he added. Full text: Our Nation’s ICE Officers have shown incredible strength, determination, and courage as they facilitate a very important mission, the largest Mass Deportation Operation of Illegal Aliens in History. Every day, the Brave Men and Women of ICE are subjected to violence, harassment, and even threats from Radical Democrat Politicians, but nothing will stop us from executing our mission, and fulfilling our Mandate to the American People. ICE Officers are herewith ordered, by notice of this TRUTH, to do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History. In order to achieve this, we must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America’s largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside. These, and other such Cities, are the core of the Democrat Power Center, where they use Illegal Aliens to expand their Voter Base, cheat in Elections, and grow the Welfare State, robbing good paying Jobs and Benefits from Hardworking American Citizens. These Radical Left Democrats are sick of mind, hate our Country, and actually want to destroy our Inner Cities — And they are doing a good job of it! There is something wrong with them. That is why they believe in Open Borders, Transgender for Everybody, and Men playing in Women’s Sports — And that is why I want ICE, Border Patrol, and our Great and Patriotic Law Enforcement Officers, to FOCUS on our crime ridden and deadly Inner Cities, and those places where Sanctuary Cities play such a big role. You don’t hear about Sanctuary Cities in our Heartland! I want our Brave ICE Officers to know that REAL Americans are cheering you on every day. The American People want our Cities, Schools, and Communities to be SAFE and FREE from Illegal Alien Crime, Conflict, and Chaos. That’s why I have directed my entire Administration to put every resource possible behind this effort, and reverse the tide of Mass Destruction Migration that has turned once Idyllic Towns into scenes of Third World Dystopia. Our Federal Government will continue to be focused on the REMIGRATION of Aliens to the places from where they came, and preventing the admission of ANYONE who undermines the domestic tranquility of the United States. To ICE, FBI, DEA, ATF, the Patriots at Pentagon and the State Department, you have my unwavering support. Now go, GET THE JOB DONE! DJT BREAKING: President Trump orders ICE to double down on its deportation efforts and focus on major sanctuary cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York.LA Mayor Karen Bass has repeatedly demanded that ICE operations stop in LA.Trump wants the LA ICE operations to increase. https://t.co/3HWHf8IDy4 — Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) June 16, 2025 From the Associated Press: Trump’s declaration comes after weeks of increased enforcement, and after Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff and main architect of Trump’s immigration policies, said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers would target at least 3,000 arrests a day, up from about 650 a day during the first five months of Trump’s second term. At the same time, the Trump administration has directed immigration officers to pause arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels, after Trump expressed alarm about the impact aggressive enforcement is having on those industries, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter who spoke only on condition of anonymity. ICE Directed To Pause Most Immigration Raids On Multiple Industries, Reports Claim

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King Charles announced annual honours recipients on June 14 as part of the king’s birthday celebration. According to the BBC, UK Honours typically celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of well-known personalities, government employees, and citizens serving their community. This year’s honorees include David Beckham, Gary Oldman, and legendary musician Roger Daltrey. King Charles knighted the men making them a part of a distinguished class in the UK. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Who (@officialthewho) The Who Shared The News Of Roger Daltrey’s Knighting The Who posted a proud statement about  Roger Daltrey on Instagram. “It’s with the greatest pleasure we’re delighted to announce that Sir Roger Daltrey CBE has been recognised with a Knighthood in HM The King’s Birthday Honours. It’s richly deserved not just for his remarkable contribution to British music and culture for over half a century, but for the tens of millions of pounds that his relentless fundraising and brilliant live performances have generated for Teenage Cancer Trust among other causes,” the post reads. “Sir Roger is a true inspiration and we salute him and all the other honourees from the worlds of music and the creative arts for enriching our lives with their brilliant human artistry and achievements.” Roger Daltrey said in a statement, “It is a wonderful honour for me and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust. I accept this award not only for myself but on behalf of all the unsung heroes who have given their energy towards making the Teenage Cancer Trust the success it has become. The likes of The Who and their fans, Angie Jenkison, Lindsay Hughes, Des Murphy, Rob Ballantine and the late Chris York are some of many who have done so much to elevate the charity, to the point where it now has 28 specialist units in NHS hospitals across the U.K.” “Sir Roger! What an incredible honour, you’re the best,” a fan wrote. Roger Daltrey is a true rags to riches inspiration to many. “From sheet metal worker to Sir… Rog is the Guy! Love u.” This story’s featured image is by Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty. The post King Charles Knights Legendary Rocker Roger Daltrey appeared first on InspireMore.

We traveled to the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., to ask attendees what the parade meant to them, does President Donald Trump really deserve to be called a “King,” and whether California Gov. Gavin Newsom is correct in saying that only authoritarian regimes, like North Korean or Russia, can hold military parades. Let’s see what they had to say. The post We Asked Army 250th Anniversary Parade Attendees Whether Trump Is a ‘King.’ Here’s What They Said. appeared first on The Daily Signal.