4/21/26 GPL News Brief

America (Could Be) Beautiful

Here is the GPL News Brief for June 18th 2026: Here Is Today’s Stories: Exclusive: Trump administration ramps up effort to revoke citizenship from naturalized Americans [https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/18/politics/denaturalization-cases-citizenship-justice-department] Read the full text of Trump’s preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war [https://www.gpb.org/news/2026/06/18/read-the-full-text-of-trumps-preliminary-us-iran-agreement-end-the-war] Read Trump’s 14 point Iran peace deal in full after US announces signing of agreement [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/trump-iran-peace-deal-14-points-mou-ceasefire-b2998050.html] Cruz: ‘Giving billions of dollars to lunatics’ in Iran ‘is not a good idea’ [https://thehill.com/homenews/5929040-cruz-iran-deal/] Israel, Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal, Sees It as a ‘Catastrophic Capitulation’ [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/world/middleeast/israel-iran-deal-reaction-netanyahu.html] Vance Issues Blunt Warning to Israel as He Defends Trump’s Deal [https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/18/world/iran-war-trump-us-deal] JD Vance Spreads 3 Big Lies About Iran’s Nuclear Program Under Deal [https://newrepublic.com/post/212063/jd-vance-lies-iran-nuclear-program-deal] Iran Has Humiliated Trump [https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/iran-trump-war-defeat-deal/687595/] Six people suffer skin burns and peeling after acid attack in Jersey City as juvenile arrested, police say [https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/six-injured-acid-attack-jersey-city-b2997508.html] Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says [https://apnews.com/article/philadelphia-national-parks-washington-slavery-exhibit-appeal-6996253ba77a2a3ac1a5f6732576980b] Hegseth Announces Review of U.S. Troops in Europe and Scolds NATO Allies Over ‘Shameful’ Response to Iran War [https://time.com/article/2026/06/18/hegseth-us-troops-europe-review-nato-allies-criticism-iran-war/] Star-studded ceremony welcomes Obama Presidential Center to Chicago – live [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jun/18/supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-ruling-tps-mangione-iran-latest-updates] Presidents Line Up for Obama’s Long-Awaited Center in Chicago [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/us/obama-presidential-center-chicago.html] Fox’s World Cup problem: Zlatan Ibrahimović and Alexi Lalas [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7370877/2026/06/18/fox-world-cup-zlatan-ibrahimovic-alexi-lalas/] Those are your headlines for today. We release a recap of all the news of the week on Fridays, so if you haven’t yet, please like, subscribe, and restack on Substack so these and all our newsletters get delivered to your mailbox! For Free! We keep up with all the news for you, so you don’t have to. Aren’t we sweet? Talk to y’all tomorrow! 🚫🤴 Get Pod Local: Where we start Locally while thinking Globally xx Jalon 👉🏽 This daily podcast is free, but if you’d like, please buy Jalon some coffee. She can’t do these newsletters and podcasts without it! (Seriously). Good News! We are now everywhere you get your podcasts! So you can take me on your commute, in the gym, or when I like to listen to podcast, while you’re washing dishes. Subscribe and leave a review for us! Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1QLFWJHBwnlJu9bRhfTifZ?si=c2e20ed4a41441cc] Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gpls-daily-news-briefs/id1867604228] 👇🏽We’re Also On Youtube! We also post these on our Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@getpodlocal]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getpodlocal.substack.com [https://getpodlocal.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Get To Congo

Here is the GPL News Brief for June 17th 2026: Here Is Today’s Stories: Kash Patel ‘jumped the gun’ with announcement of UFC plot arrests, sources say [https://www.ms.now/news/kash-patel-white-house-ufc-attack-secret-service] Trump says oil reserves would run out in 4 weeks without Iran deal, risking ‘bedlam’ [https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5928618-iran-deal-oil-reserves-g7/] Vance: Iran ‘could have access to’ $300B reconstruction fund [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5924963-vance-iran-300b-reconstruction-fund/] Trump says $300B fund to rebuild Iran is ‘Fake News’ [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5925541-trump-iran-300b-funding/] Trump says he likes idea of blaming Vance if Iran deal doesn’t work out [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/trump-vance-iran-deal-nuclear-g7.html] A Look at the Text of the Agreement Between the United States and Iran [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/us/politics/us-iran-agreement-deal-text.html] All the Sad Hawks [https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/iran-war-hawks-grief/687583/] Meta Employees Absolutely Hate Mark Zuckerberg’s Plan for a Companywide AI Hackathon [https://www.wired.com/story/meta-employees-absolutely-hate-mark-zuckerbergs-hackathon-idea/#intcid=_wired-verso-hp-trending-bktb_c3edf9ee-42e5-4d37-988d-820b5c0d1158_cygnus-personalized] 3 bodies discovered inside auctioned off home that was sold 'as is' [https://local12.com/news/nation-world/paul-sally-anne-cash-three-skeletal-remains-found-inside-foreclosed-burlington-connecticut-home-new-owner-makes-discovery-after-auction-state-police-investigate-deaths-not-considered-suspicious-as-community-seeks-answers-about-victims-cincinnati] Barack, Michelle Obama reflect on new presidential center, greatest White House legacy [https://abcnews.com/GMA/News/barack-michelle-obama-reflect-new-presidential-center-greatest/story?id=133929295] Yoane Wissa gives DR Congo first ever World Cup point in draw with Portugal [https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/17/portugal-dr-congo-world-cup-2026-group-k-match-report] DR Congo’s night of fire, flair and fimbu summed up the joy of the World Cup [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7370771/2026/06/17/dr-congo-portugal-draw/] Those are your headlines for today. We release a recap of all the news of the week on Fridays, so if you haven’t yet, please like, subscribe, and restack on Substack so these and all our newsletters get delivered to your mailbox! For Free! We keep up with all the news for you, so you don’t have to. Aren’t we sweet? Talk to y’all tomorrow! 🚫🤴 Get Pod Local: Where we start Locally while thinking Globally xx Jalon 👉🏽 This daily podcast is free, but if you’d like, please buy Jalon some coffee. She can’t do these newsletters and podcasts without it! (Seriously). Good News! We are now everywhere you get your podcasts! So you can take me on your commute, in the gym, or when I like to listen to podcast, while you’re washing dishes. Subscribe and leave a review for us! Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1QLFWJHBwnlJu9bRhfTifZ?si=c2e20ed4a41441cc] Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gpls-daily-news-briefs/id1867604228] 👇🏽We’re Also On Youtube! We also post these on our Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@getpodlocal]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getpodlocal.substack.com [https://getpodlocal.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

It's Not Easy

Here is the GPL News Brief for June 16th 2026: Here Is Today’s Stories: Iran says Israel must withdraw from Lebanon to sign tentative deal to end war with U.S. [https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-war-united-states-israel-lebanon-deal-9.7237094] Eight crew dead as US air force B-52 bomber crashes in California [https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/06/16/eight-crew-dead-as-us-air-force-b-52-bomber-crashes-in-california/] The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations [https://apnews.com/article/infant-mortality-cdc-d0da666b52330ba91acccf25e0c62c22] Trump promised clear water. The reflecting pool went green. [https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/16/reflecting-pool-green-algae-spreads-00963411] On the Country’s 250th Anniversary, the American People Are in a Sour Mood [https://www.pewresearch.org/2026/06/12/on-the-countrys-250th-anniversary-the-american-people-are-in-a-sour-mood/] The Obamas Unveil First-Ever Joint Commissioned Portrait By Njideka Akunyili Crosby [https://www.essence.com/entertainment/the-obamas-joint-portrait-opc/] Those are your headlines for today. We release a recap of all the news of the week on Fridays, so if you haven’t yet, please like, subscribe, and restack on Substack so these and all our newsletters get delivered to your mailbox! For Free! We keep up with all the news for you, so you don’t have to. Aren’t we sweet? Talk to y’all tomorrow! 🚫🤴 Get Pod Local: Where we start Locally while thinking Globally xx Jalon 👉🏽 This daily podcast is free, but if you’d like, please buy Jalon some coffee. She can’t do these newsletters and podcasts without it! (Seriously). Good News! We are now everywhere you get your podcasts! So you can take me on your commute, in the gym, or when I like to listen to podcast, while you’re washing dishes. Subscribe and leave a review for us! Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1QLFWJHBwnlJu9bRhfTifZ?si=c2e20ed4a41441cc] Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gpls-daily-news-briefs/id1867604228] 👇🏽We’re Also On Youtube! We also post these on our Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@getpodlocal]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getpodlocal.substack.com [https://getpodlocal.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

It's All About Me

Welcome tp the GPL News Brief for June 15th 2026: Here Is Today’s Stories: U.S. and Iran Sign Preliminary Deal, but Its Terms Remain Secret [https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/15/world/iran-war-trump-us-deal?smid=url-share] Israelis angry over U.S.-Iran peace deal lash out at Netanyahu [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/israelis-argry-over-u-s-iran-peace-deal-lash-out-at-netanyahu] Vance says Iran agreement has been digitally signed, but remains vague on its key elements [https://abcnews.com/US/vance-iran-agreement-digitally-signed-remains-vague-key/story?id=133880794] 12 people presumed dead after skydiving plane crashes in Missouri [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/missouri-plane-crash-rcna350018] UFC at White House a success, but never again, Dana White says [https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/49070230/ufc-white-house-success-never-again-dana-white-says] Trump announces July Fourth ‘TRUMP RALLY’ on National Mall [https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/15/trump-announces-july-fourth-rally-00962105] Curacao… up? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day four of the tournament [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7329359/2026/06/15/world-cup-2026-teams-ranked/] World Cup 2026: England camp hit by tornado warning as Scotland reacts to first victory in 36 years – as it happened [https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/14/world-cup-2026-news-scotland-react-to-first-world-cup-victory-in-36-years-as-australia-beat-turkey] Giants’ Jameis Winston Helps Japan Fans Clean Up Cowboys’ Stadium in Video After FIFA World Cup Game [https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25440519-giants-jameis-winston-helps-japan-fans-clean-cowboys-stadium-video-after-fifa-world-cup-game] Hurricanes use stifling defense to win the Stanley Cup [https://www.npr.org/2026/06/15/nx-s1-5858575/hurricanes-win-stanley-cup] Hurricanes core rewarded with Stanley Cup after years of playoff heartbreak [https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/playoffs/hurricanes-core-rewarded-with-stanley-cup-after-years-of-heartbreak] How the Knicks won the NBA Finals over the Spurs: What we learned [https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49056824/new-york-knicks-win-2026-nba-finals-san-antonio-spurs-game-5-brunson-towns-wembanyama] Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP after historic 45-point effort in Knicks’ clinching win [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7358507/2026/06/13/jalen-brunson-nba-mvp-knicks-championship/] Jalen, Rick Brunson lift the Knicks together. ‘I turned around and my dad was there’ [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7354942/2026/06/14/knicks-championship-jalen-brunson-father-new-york/] Those are your headlines for today. We release a recap of all the news of the week on Fridays, so if you haven’t yet, please like, subscribe, and restack on Substack so these and all our newsletters get delivered to your mailbox! For Free! We keep up with all the news for you, so you don’t have to. Aren’t we sweet? Talk to y’all tomorrow! 🚫🤴 Get Pod Local: Where we start Locally while thinking Globally xx Jalon 👉🏽 This daily podcast is free, but if you’d like, please buy Jalon some coffee. She can’t do these newsletters and podcasts without it! (Seriously). Good News! We are now everywhere you get your podcasts! So you can take me on your commute, in the gym, or when I like to listen to podcast, while you’re washing dishes. Subscribe and leave a review for us! Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1QLFWJHBwnlJu9bRhfTifZ?si=c2e20ed4a41441cc] Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gpls-daily-news-briefs/id1867604228] 👇🏽We’re Also On Youtube! We also post these on our Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@getpodlocal]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getpodlocal.substack.com [https://getpodlocal.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Party In The USA

Here is the GPL News Brief for Friday June 12th 2026: Suspect in Midland, Texas, mass shooting had fired on police days earlier, officials say [https://apnews.com/article/midland-texas-shooting-1b4308bda97427c695623ed5cf988eee] Pakistan says U.S.-Iran deal text has been reached; Iran holding ‘final’ deliberations [https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-us-iran-drones-trump-deal-war-hormuz-tehran-rcna349750] As Speculation Swirls About the Emerging Iran Deal, Here’s What We Know [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/world/middleeast/iran-peace-deal-what-to-know.html] France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP [https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/france-accuses-israeli-firm-interfering-scottish-elections-john-swinney-snp] Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ [https://apnews.com/article/trump-settlement-fund-irs-lawsuit-d8345ce8f5c7f8062b858e54c396c450] Trump Isn’t Giving Up on His Slush Fund [https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/06/trump-anti-weaponization-fund/687500/] Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire on SpaceX’s First Day of Trading [https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/12/business/spacex-ipo-elon-musk] Canada pledges $100M for Palestinians facing settler violence, humanitarian crisis [https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-funding-palestinians-settler-violence-9.7233472] South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2jewrxvmjo] The immigration issue causing some Africans to root against South Africa this World Cup [https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/immigration-issue-causing-africans-root-210000536.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMAYRMeeEc4woSDq4v2rlr6NEYhuqNJr1a6Iq5NQ4-z8OXPEgvnzP05O8LEbBQdQtWvb5I2YX6JdK6Ens1MnohIvMR79qU24WF5Bf68nsRjjQD9qP3XdUVXbLJX0_bYDAbkzHg5Iyf_x8WZ2lLSEXSeV8yqg5ztijp67RO2epsZ6] Europeans’ trust in the US hits historic low, poll finds [https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/06/12/europeans-trust-in-the-us-hits-historic-low-poll-finds_6754415_4.html] Dozens of teenage girls rescued from NY sewer system after exploration attempt goes wrong [https://nypost.com/2026/06/11/us-news/dozens-of-teenage-girls-rescued-from-ny-sewer-system-after-exploration-attempt-goes-wrong/] Judge denies Kennedy Center board’s last-minute bid to delay removal of Trump’s name [https://www.ms.now/news/judge-denies-kennedy-center-boards-request-to-keep-trumps-name] Justice Department Approves Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover Without Any Strings Attached [https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/doj-approves-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-1236780234/] Those are your headlines for today. We release a recap of all the news of the week on Fridays, so if you haven’t yet, please like, subscribe, and restack on Substack so these and all our newsletters get delivered to your mailbox! For Free! We keep up with all the news for you, so you don’t have to. Aren’t we sweet? Talk to y’all tomorrow! 🚫🤴 Get Pod Local: Where we start Locally while thinking Globally xx Jalon 👉🏽 This daily podcast is free, but if you’d like, please buy Jalon some coffee. She can’t do these newsletters and podcasts without it! (Seriously). Good News! We are now everywhere you get your podcasts! So you can take me on your commute, in the gym, or when I like to listen to podcast, while you’re washing dishes. Subscribe and leave a review for us! Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1QLFWJHBwnlJu9bRhfTifZ?si=c2e20ed4a41441cc] Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gpls-daily-news-briefs/id1867604228] 👇🏽We’re Also On Youtube! We also post these on our Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@getpodlocal]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getpodlocal.substack.com [https://getpodlocal.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]