Simply Politics

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  1. 06/16/2025

    Global Tensions Rise: Israeli-Iranian Conflict and Political Violence in Minnesota

    In today's episode, we delve into the escalating Israeli-Iranian conflict as Israel launches Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iranian nuclear sites. We also cover the shocking assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker, sparking a nationwide manhunt. Additionally, we explore Taiwan's upcoming recall elections that could reshape its political landscape. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_2025_Israeli_strikes_on_Iran https://www.thepresidency.gov.za/president-ramaphosa-arrives-canada-g7-leaders-summit-0 https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/seven-charts-that-will-define-canadas-g7-summit/ https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20250615-eu-g7-summit-2025/Generalviews-29878/206926 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osSLpO-6yX8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDvpC0ODdfg https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-call-walz-after-minnesota-shootings-calls-grossly/story?id=122870353 https://time.com/7294233/minnesota-lawmakers-melissa-hortman-husband-killed-john-hoffman-wife-shot/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/2-minnesota-lawmakers-shot-targeted-incident-officials/story?id=122840751 https://taiwannews.com.tw/news/6132814 https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2025/06/14/2003838588 https://www.scmp.com/author/lawrence-chung-0 https://responsiblestatecraft.org/taiwan-president/ https://blog-iacl-aidc.org/2025-posts/2025/6/10/on-constitutional-morality-and-the-ethics-of-political-silence

    12 min
  2. 06/09/2025

    Trump-Musk Clash Intensifies Amid Supreme Court Data Ruling and U.S. Policy Shifts

    In today's episode, we delve into the escalating feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk over a Republican tax bill, with accusations flying and potential impacts on Musk's businesses. We also cover the Supreme Court's controversial decision granting government access to personal data, raising privacy concerns. Additionally, we explore sweeping changes in U.S. immigration and trade policies, including a new travel ban and proposed sanctions on Russia. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pivotal developments. Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/day-after-blistering-exchange-trump-calls-elon-musk/story?id=122567621 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-german-chancellor-merz-meeting-white-house-today-2025-06-05/ https://www.aol.com/supreme-court-rules-doge-access-210336729.html https://seekingalpha.com/news/4456337-u-s-supreme-court-grants-doge-access-to-social-security-data https://www.aol.com/news/supreme-court-sides-trump-admin-213615011.html https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/06/supreme-court-doge-social-security-records-ruling-00393064 https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24a1063_6j37.pdf https://www.cbsnews.com/news/asylum-seekers-work-permits-trump/ https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRKop5wR_UU https://www.boundless.com/blog/boundless-weekly-immigration-news/ https://usahello.org/2025-immigration-policies/ https://www.cfr.org/article/senates-new-ukraine-bill-will-not-work-here-how-fix-it https://www.catf.us/resource/policy-brief-how-tariffs-undermining-us-energy-economic-security/ https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/03/eu-confident-it-will-avoid-500-tariffs-from-us-senate-sanctions-bill-against-russia https://responsiblestatecraft.org/congress-sanctions-russia/ https://www.wttlonline.com/stories/white-house-pushes-back-on-russia-sanctions,13882

    12 min
  3. 06/08/2025

    ICE Raids Ignite Protests; Supreme Court’s Privacy Ruling Sparks Debate

    In today's episode, we delve into the aftermath of ICE raids in Los Angeles that led to over 100 arrests and sparked widespread protests. We also explore the Supreme Court's decision allowing the Department of Government Efficiency access to Social Security records, raising significant privacy concerns. Additionally, we cover the Trump administration's emergency appeal to the Supreme Court regarding the Department of Education staff cuts. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://laist.com/news/federal-agents-immigration-raids-across-la https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-los-angeles-immigration-protests-trump/ https://www.aclusocal.org/en/press-releases/aclu-statement-ice-raids-los-angeles https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/06/immigration-ice-raids-schools-hospitals/ https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/trump-sending-national-guard-to-la-in-response-to-anti-ice-protests/3718088/ https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/06/supreme-court-sides-with-trump-in-two-doge-suits/ https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24a1063_6j37.pdf https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/supreme-court-allows-doge-to-access-social-security-data/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-doge-social-security-administration-information/ https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/06/supreme-court-education-department-layoffs-00391796 https://www.k12dive.com/news/US-Education-Department-closure-staff-reductions-lawsuit/749982/ https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/a-court-told-trump-to-reverse-ed-dept-layoffs-will-it-happen/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-reinstate-ed-dept-layoffs/2025/06 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/education-department-supreme-court-trump-administration-layoffs/ https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-welcomes-trump-vance-appointees https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/06/trump-asks-supreme-court-to-pause-order-reinstating-department-of-education-employees/ https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/06/trump-planning-slash-107000-federal-jobs-next-year-see-where/405758/ https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-wants-to-cut-more-than-40-federal-k-12-programs-see-which-ones/2025/06 https://democrats.org/news/%F0%9F%9A%A8-trump-is-doubling-down-on-abolishing-the-department-of-education/

    11 min
  4. 06/07/2025

    U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Syria Amid Diplomatic Breakthroughs

    In a historic move, the U.S. announces the lifting of sanctions on Syria following diplomatic negotiations, marking a new chapter in Middle East relations. The podcast delves into the implications of this decision, the conditions tied to it, and its potential impact on regional stability. Additionally, we cover the Supreme Court's rulings on personal data access and the escalating verbal clash between President Trump and Elon Musk. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.cooley.com/news/insight/2025/2025-06-02-us-uk-and-eu-begin-easing-sanctions-on-syria-amid-political-transition https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/monthly-forecast/2025-06/syria-80.php https://www.dentons.com/en/insights/alerts/2025/june/3/us-eliminates-most-sanctions-on-syria https://www.paulweiss.com/insights/client-memos/us-lifts-most-syria-sanctions https://www.steptoe.com/en/news-publications/international-compliance-blog/a-new-day-the-us-announces-immediate-sanctions-relief-for-syria.html https://www.davispolk.com/insights/client-update/us-broadly-relaxes-sanctions-not-export-controls-syria https://www.dentons.com/en/insights/alerts/2025/june/3/us-eliminates-most-sanctions-on-syria https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/east-mediterranean-mena/syria-united-states/its-not-easy-lift-sanctions-syria https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/monthly-forecast/2025-06/syria-80.php https://www.steptoe.com/en/news-publications/stepwise-risk-outlook/whats-next-for-syria-as-sanctions-lift.html

    4 min
  5. 06/06/2025

    Controversial Policy Shifts and Political Upheavals: A Global Perspective

    In today's episode, we delve into the Trump administration's revocation of emergency abortion guidance, igniting debates over federal and state law conflicts. We also explore the political transformation in South Korea as a liberal candidate wins the presidency, reshaping the nation's political landscape. Additionally, we analyze the implications of a new Republican tax and spending bill on the national debt. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.swlaw.com/publication/trump-administration-rescinds-emergency-abortion-guidance/ https://time.com/7291156/trump-emergency-abortion-guidance/ https://abcnews.go.com/Health/trump-administration-rescinds-biden-era-guidance-requiring-hospitals/story?id=122463514 https://catholicstarherald.org/trump-administration-revokes-biden-era-abortion-directive-for-emergency-rooms/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/white-house-revokes-guidance-requiring-hospitals-to-provide-emergency-abortions https://www.cbsnews.com/news/south-korea-election-results-lee-jae-myung-democratic-party-president/ https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20250603-south-korean-president-elections-martial-law https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/04/liberal-lee-jae-myung-wins-south-koreas-presidential-election-ending-months-of-political-t https://www.opb.org/article/2025/06/03/liberal-opposition-candidate-lee-jae-myung-elected-south-korea-s-new-president/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/breaking-down-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-and-its-impact-on-the-deficit-and-national-debt https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republican-senator-challenges-trumps-spending-bill-deficit-concerns/story?id=122494348 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/how-trumps-big-bill-will-affect-taxes-deficit-and-health-care-according-to-the-budget-office https://www.cbsnews.com/news/big-beautiful-bill-house-tax-trump/ https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/trump-spending-bill-cut-taxes-3-7t-add-2-4t-deficit-cbo-says

    13 min
  6. 06/05/2025

    Gaza Crisis Deepens, U.S. Mayors Unite on Housing, South Korea’s Political Shift

    In today's episode, we delve into the escalating conflict in Gaza, where humanitarian aid efforts face severe challenges amid ongoing violence. We also explore the unprecedented bipartisan cooperation among U.S. mayors tackling the nation's housing crisis. Plus, a significant political shift in South Korea as liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung wins the presidency, following a period of political turmoil. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-06-02/statement-the-secretary-general-the-situation-the-occupied-palestinian-territory-(gaza) https://usun.usmission.gov/explanation-of-vote-on-a-unsc-resolution-on-the-situation-in-the-middle-east/ https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/whatsinblue/2025/06/the-middle-east-including-the-palestinian-question-vote-on-a-draft-resolution-6.php https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-gaza-war-us-aid-group-pauses-work-amid-reported-killings/ https://www.un.org/unispal/document/ceirpp-press-statement-600-days-war-gaza-30may2025/ https://www.nepm.org/shows/newshour/clip/housing-crisis-1748986557 https://weta.org/watch/shows/pbs-news-hour/housing-crisis-1748986557 https://www.tiktok.com/@pbsnews/video/7512133148713602350 https://ground.news/article/how-democratic-and-republican-mayors-are-teaming-up-to-address-the-housing-crisis https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/01/texas-legislature-small-lots-compromise-housing/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/south-korea-election-results-lee-jae-myung-democratic-party-president/ https://mezha.net/eng/bukvy/south-korea-s-2025-snap-presidential-election-results-and-record-voter-turnout/ https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20250603-south-korean-president-elections-martial-law https://www.csis.org/analysis/south-koreas-new-president-frying-pan-fire https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20250604-new-south-korean-president-lee-takes-power-after-resounding-election-win

    12 min

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