June 23, 2025 • 4 mins
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your twenty four to seven US update. The
latest use this hour in just four minutes.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
In less than a day after Iran attacks the US base,
a ceasefire deal is now in place. President Trump says
Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire. Trump posted quote,
there will be a complete and total ceasefire. Trump adds
this as an official end to the twelve day war,
and it will be saluted by the world. He concluded
by saying, God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless
(00:31):
the Middle East, God bless the United States of America,
and God bless the world. Vice President JD. Vance confirmed
the news late Monday on Fox News.
Speaker 1 (00:40):
Well, we were actually working on that just as I
left the White House to come over here. So that's
good news that the President was able to get that
across the finish line.
Speaker 2 (00:46):
Vance added that the US has obliterated the Iranian nuclear
program without losing a single American life. The head of
NATO is backing the US strikes against Iran. Speaking ahead
of tomorrow's NATO summit at the Hague in the Netherlands,
NATO's Secretary General Mark Ruda said the attacks did not
violate international law. He said, NATO's position has been that
(01:09):
Iran should not have a nuclear weapon. President Trump is
scheduled to travel to the Netherlands for the summit. The
conflict between Iran and Israel, as well as the war
in Ukraine are expected to be the summit's leading issues,
and New York remains on high alert after Iran launch
missiles at a US air base and Cutter. Governor Kathy
(01:30):
Hockel says although there are no credible threats, the state
is taking all necessary steps to protect New York from
possible retaliation. Closer to home. Governor Hockel says she knows
people are scared.
Speaker 3 (01:43):
They have family members in the Middle East religious groups,
whether it's the Jewish or Muslim communities. We have the
largest groups in the State of New York off anywhere
in the country, and we're going to continue letting them
know will defend and fight against hate crimes.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
She says. All state agencies, including the Three Way Authority,
the DOT, the MTA, airports and utilities are on high alert.
I'm Jim Forbes. The Supreme Court is taking up a
controversial religious liberty case. It involves a former inmate locked
up in Louisiana who's a devout Russafarian. Damon Lander sued
(02:18):
for damages when his dreadlocks were shaven by the guards.
His attorneys claim that the hairstyle is a key point
of his faith. Their lawsuit seeks to hold jail officials
personally liable rather than the government itself. The federal government
is suing Washington State over the child abuse mandatory reporting
law that took effect this year. Brad Ford explains.
Speaker 1 (02:41):
The federal government is suing Washington State over the child
abuse mandatory reporting law that took effect this year. The
law requires clergy to report child abuse if they learn
about it, even during confession. The lawsuit calls the law
anti Catholic. It claims priests would be forced to violate
their vows to uphold confidentiality. The suit says it's violation
of freedom of religion and the equal protection clause of
(03:03):
the fourteenth Amendment. I'm brad Ford.
Speaker 2 (03:05):
The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions for the first time.
The Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers one O three ninety
one in Game seven of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma
City League MVP and Finals MVP Shay Giljess Alexander led
the Thunder with a game high twenty nine points and
twelve assists. Chet Holgrim came up big on both ends
(03:28):
of the floor with eighteen points in five blocks to
help the franchise to its first championship. Star guard Tyrese
Halliburton suffered a serious lower leg injury in the first
quarter and did not return. The Pacers still have never
won an NBA championship. And Bad Company and Matta Hoppel
co founder Mick Raufs is dead at the age of
(03:50):
eighty one. His representative confirmed his death on Monday, but
no cause was announced. Ralfs wrote hit songs for Bad
Company like Can't Get Enough and feel like Making Love
and That's the very latest. I'm Jim Forbes
This is your twenty four to seven US update. The
latest use this hour in just four minutes.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
In less than a day after Iran attacks the US base,
a ceasefire deal is now in place. President Trump says
Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire. Trump posted quote,
there will be a complete and total ceasefire. Trump adds
this as an official end to the twelve day war,
and it will be saluted by the world. He concluded
by saying, God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless
(00:31):
the Middle East, God bless the United States of America,
and God bless the world. Vice President JD. Vance confirmed
the news late Monday on Fox News.
Speaker 1 (00:40):
Well, we were actually working on that just as I
left the White House to come over here. So that's
good news that the President was able to get that
across the finish line.
Speaker 2 (00:46):
Vance added that the US has obliterated the Iranian nuclear
program without losing a single American life. The head of
NATO is backing the US strikes against Iran. Speaking ahead
of tomorrow's NATO summit at the Hague in the Netherlands,
NATO's Secretary General Mark Ruda said the attacks did not
violate international law. He said, NATO's position has been that
(01:09):
Iran should not have a nuclear weapon. President Trump is
scheduled to travel to the Netherlands for the summit. The
conflict between Iran and Israel, as well as the war
in Ukraine are expected to be the summit's leading issues,
and New York remains on high alert after Iran launch
missiles at a US air base and Cutter. Governor Kathy
(01:30):
Hockel says although there are no credible threats, the state
is taking all necessary steps to protect New York from
possible retaliation. Closer to home. Governor Hockel says she knows
people are scared.
Speaker 3 (01:43):
They have family members in the Middle East religious groups,
whether it's the Jewish or Muslim communities. We have the
largest groups in the State of New York off anywhere
in the country, and we're going to continue letting them
know will defend and fight against hate crimes.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
She says. All state agencies, including the Three Way Authority,
the DOT, the MTA, airports and utilities are on high alert.
I'm Jim Forbes. The Supreme Court is taking up a
controversial religious liberty case. It involves a former inmate locked
up in Louisiana who's a devout Russafarian. Damon Lander sued
(02:18):
for damages when his dreadlocks were shaven by the guards.
His attorneys claim that the hairstyle is a key point
of his faith. Their lawsuit seeks to hold jail officials
personally liable rather than the government itself. The federal government
is suing Washington State over the child abuse mandatory reporting
law that took effect this year. Brad Ford explains.
Speaker 1 (02:41):
The federal government is suing Washington State over the child
abuse mandatory reporting law that took effect this year. The
law requires clergy to report child abuse if they learn
about it, even during confession. The lawsuit calls the law
anti Catholic. It claims priests would be forced to violate
their vows to uphold confidentiality. The suit says it's violation
of freedom of religion and the equal protection clause of
(03:03):
the fourteenth Amendment. I'm brad Ford.
Speaker 2 (03:05):
The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions for the first time.
The Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers one O three ninety
one in Game seven of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma
City League MVP and Finals MVP Shay Giljess Alexander led
the Thunder with a game high twenty nine points and
twelve assists. Chet Holgrim came up big on both ends
(03:28):
of the floor with eighteen points in five blocks to
help the franchise to its first championship. Star guard Tyrese
Halliburton suffered a serious lower leg injury in the first
quarter and did not return. The Pacers still have never
won an NBA championship. And Bad Company and Matta Hoppel
co founder Mick Raufs is dead at the age of
(03:50):
eighty one. His representative confirmed his death on Monday, but
no cause was announced. Ralfs wrote hit songs for Bad
Company like Can't Get Enough and feel like Making Love
and That's the very latest. I'm Jim Forbes
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