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06/15/2026 · Rogersville
Trump Backs Republican Fund for January 6 Defendants, With Conditions
In a televised interview, President Trump endorsed a Republican proposal to fund legal defenses for January 6 Capitol riot participants, while stating he would not support payments to those who attacked police officers.
Earthquake kills at least 32 in southern Philippines
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people. The quake generated small tsunami waves that reached Indonesia and Japan.
06/14/2026
Iran Launches First Missile Strikes on Israel Since April Ceasefire
Iran fired missiles toward Israel on Tuesday, marking the first such attack since a ceasefire took hold in April. The strikes came after Israel bombed southern Beirut in response to alleged Hezbollah attacks.
06/14/2026
Trump Urges Netanyahu Against Iran Strike as Tensions Escalate
Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike Iran, according to reporting from Axios. The statement came as Israel and Iran traded military strikes, with Trump calling on both nations to halt hostilities.
06/14/2026
7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Kills 35 in Philippines, Triggers Tsunami
A powerful earthquake struck the Philippines, killing at least 35 people and destroying buildings across multiple provinces. A tsunami warning followed the 7.8 magnitude quake, which geologists say caused significant ground destabilization in affected areas.
06/14/2026
Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with nitrogen gas
The Supreme Court stopped Alabama from carrying out an execution using nitrogen gas, halting the scheduled death of inmate Jeffrey Lee. The ruling delays his execution but does not overturn his death sentence.
06/15/2026
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