06/20/2026

Trump warns Iran of consequences as U.S. and Iranian forces exchange strikes

President Donald Trump said Iran will "pay the price" following Iranian military strikes on U.S. positions in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The warning marks the latest escalation in months of stalled nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Jun 20

U.S. and Iran Trade Military Strikes; House Approves Border Security Funding

Jun 20

House to vote on reconciliation bill targeting immigration enforcement

Jun 20

Recent escalation between Israel and Iran may alter diplomatic calculations

Jun 20

76ers Even Series With Game 2 Victory in Boston

The 76ers defeated the Celtics in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, evening the matchup at one game apiece. The victory came in Boston, where Philadelphia's offense overcame a strong Celtics performance.

Jun 20

Alabama extends DeBoer's contract to $87.5M over seven years

Jun 20

The Affirmation That Actually Works Starts with Saying No

Most affirmations fail because they ask you to believe something you don't. Here's the one that changes everything—and why it works backward from what you'd expect.

Jun 20

Why We Keep Memorizing the Wrong Poems (And How to Fix It)

Jun 20

The Dangerous Comfort of the Unfinished Sentence

Jun 20

The Fed Just Bet Everything on a Soft Landing That Nobody Believes Anymore

Jun 20

Stop Asking Dancers to Smile and Start Asking Why We Deserve Serious Art

Jun 20

Trump Nominates Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as Intelligence Director

President Trump nominated Jay Clayton, who led the Securities and Exchange Commission during his first term, to serve as director of national intelligence. The move comes after Trump's selection of an acting director sparked significant pushback from lawmakers.

Jun 20

U.S. and Iran Reach Deal to Halt Military Tensions and Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Jun 20

U.S. Military Strikes Three Tankers in 72 Hours

Jun 20

Iran and Israel Exchange Direct Fire; Both Signal Pause in Escalation

Jun 20