News On Tap For Monday, June 22, 2026

Reflections On Trump’s Failures

Today’s “News On Tap” is free-flowing, with no scum - well, unless you count Trump, Vance, & their cabal. We’ve got updates on the shaky Iran deal negotiations & snubs, the ongoing costs of the war, & Trump’s other foreign failures. Of course, we’re talking about the giant metaphor of failure that’s Trump’s Reflecting Pool debacle too. There’s also news from SCOTUS, and news from other courts, as well as news about fighting America’s domestic enemies, and some good wins for & by good Americans too. Plus, some condolences, Media & Movie news, & Sports news too. Plus, Brooklyn Dad Defiant, is back for Monday’s With Majid, where we’ll pull several rounds from today’s News On Tap. Read up, get informed, & we’ll see you here tonight!

First Round - Trump's Failed Foreign Affairs

On The Strait & Narrow Deal

• Iran Hails ‘Progress’ As First Day Of Talks With U.S. Conclude After Shaky Start, Agrees To UN Nuclear Inspectors’ Return

• U.S.-Iran Talks Strained As New Threats From Trump Spark Initial Iranian Walkout

• What Changed After Almost Four Months Of War? Analysts Confirm - Not Much.

• Shipping Stalled Through The Strait Of Hormuz Over The Weekend, After Iran Closes It Over Israel’s Ceasefire Violations In Lebanon

• U.S. Intelligence Concludes Israel Is Likely To Continue Attacks In Lebanon, Regardless Of What U.S. Does

• Asawin Suebsaeng: Trump’s Iran War Was ‘Doomed From The Very Start’ - Literally, Within The First 72 Hours

The Costs Of War

• Oil Prices Dip, Then Rise Again Amid Uncertainty Over Status Of Strait Of Hormuz

• U.S. & Qatar Now Working To Give Iran Access To Billions Of Dollars In Their Own Frozen Cash

• What The Iran War Cost The Pentagon, The Economy — And Trump

• New Poll: 78% Of Americans Say The U.S. Should End The War In Iran “Now,” Overwhelmingly Agree U.S. Got Worse Deal

The War In Ukraine

• Fuel Shortages And ‘Oil Rain’ Bring Russia-Ukraine War Home To Moscow

• Ukraine’s Successful Attacks Prompt Russian-Held Crimea To Halt Civilian Gasoline Sales

Other Foreign Affairs

• Keir Starmer Announces He’ll Resign As UK Prime Minister, Kicking Off Contest For His Labour Party Successor

• Who Is Andy Burnham, The Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

• Trump-Endorsed Candidate Holds Slim Lead In Colombia’s Presidential Election As Rival Challenges Legitimacy Of Election

• Another U.S. Strike On An Alleged Drug Boat In The Eastern Pacific Ocean Kills 2, Leaves 6 Survivors

Second Round - Reflecting On Failure

• Trump Says Reflecting Pool Will Have To Be Drained & Repaired Again, Blaming Vandals - Without Evidence - For Pool Problems

• Science Reveals Trump’s Efforts To Suppress One Type Of Algae Bloom Seem To Be Fueling Another [Gift Link]

• Five People Reportedly Arrested After Trump Claims, Without Evidence, DC Reflecting Pool Was ‘Vandalized’

• Former U.S. Olympian Arrested For So-Called ‘Vandalism’ Of Trump’s Algae-Covered Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Speaks Out

• Hayes Brown: The Failed Reflecting Pool Renovation Is The Perfect Metaphor For Trump’s Second Term

Third Round - The War Over Good Government

The Supremely Corrupt Court

• Illegitimate U.S. Supreme Court Allows Biased 2025 Ruling To Stand, Preventing Another Tool From The Voting Rights Act To Protect Minority Voters In 7 States

• Supreme Court Takes Up Case For Next Term, To Weigh Rights Of Federal Prison Inmates To Sue Over Lack Of Medical Treatment

• Chris Geidner: What’s Left From SCOTUS This Term, And When To Expect It

War In The Courts

• Federal Judge Throws Our Trump DOJ’s Grand Jury Subpoenas Aimed At Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz & Other MN Dems, Saying They Were A ‘Blatantly Unlawful’ Abuse Of Power

• Judge Allows Trump DOJ To Provide Pres. Biden’s Conversations With Ghostwriter To Right-Wing Extremists At Heritage Foundation

• Federal Judge Rejects Trump Regime Effort To Obtain Maryland Voter Rolls; Trump’s DOJ Now 0-9 In Voter Roll Cases’

Fighting America’s Domestic Enemies

• New Acting DNI Pulte Looking At Mass Cuts To Government Employees In Counterterrorism & National Intelligence

• Republicans In Congress Are Purposely Dismantling A Key Tool In The War Against Kleptocrats

• Paul Krugman: How Maga’s Ideology, Bigotry, & Cronyism Have Endangered National Security & Undermined Our Military

• Will Bunch: The ‘Minneapolis 15’ Ice-Protester Indictments Are Meant To Shut You Up. Get Louder.

Wins By & For Good Americans

• Republicans In Congress Likely Will Not Be Able To Extend Federal Ban On Planned Parenthood, Allowing Organization To Regain Access To Federal Funds

• Bill Helmed By Sen. Elizabeth Warren, That Would Limit Investors From Buying Homes Set To Speed Through Congress

• Congress Is Finally Set To Pass A Housing Bill: Here’s What It Would Do’

• Rachel Schlike: Sen. Warren’s Likely Win On The Housing Bill Proves You Don’t Have To Be In The Majority To Win

Fourth Round - More News To Drink About

Polls & Politics

• Primary Elections Tomorrow (Tuesday) In Utah, New York, & Maryland: How To Vote & What’s On The Ballot

• Democrat Turek Holds Narrow Lead Over Republican Hinson In Iowa Senate Poll Of Likely General Election Voters

• New FEC Filings Confirm Republicans Have Been Meddling In Democratic Primaries

Miscellaneous But Important

• Trump Unveils Ugly New Air Force One Jet Gifted By Qatar

• D.C. Hit With Prank Projections Ahead Of Trump’s July 4 Celebrations, As Trump’s Cabal Is Mocked Across The Capitol City

• Paul Waldman: What If The Media Covered Trump’s Age The Way They Covered Biden’s?

Fifth Round - Media, Entertainment, & More

Rest In Peace

• James Burrows, Legendary Hollywood Director Behind ‘Cheers,’ ‘Friends’ And ‘Will & Grace,’ Dies At 85

• Clive Davis, Music Mogul With A Golden Ear For Talent, Dies At 94

• Alan Greenspan, Former Chairman Of The Fed For 19 Years, Dies At Age 100

Media Matters, Movies, & More

• ABC Escalates Battle With FCC, Launches On-Air Campaign Urging Public Support

• Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Scores Year’s Biggest Debut With $160 Million, Shattering Franchise Opening Weekend Record

• ‘Minions & Monsters’ Review: The Canary-Colored Critters’ Latest Starring Vehicle Hits A New Creative High

Sports Entertainment

• World Cup 2026 Live Updates, Day 12: Argentina Vs. Austria, France Vs. Iraq, With Messi & Mbappé Taking Stage Again

• Another World Cup Stunner: Cape Verde Gets 1st Goal Of Tournament, Then Holds Uruguay To 2-2 Draw

• Serena Williams Now Set To Play Singles At Wimbledon In Her Tennis Comeback At Age 44

• American Golfer Wyndham Clark, Heckled Throughout The U.S. Open, Wins His Second U.S. Open

Today’s Special Guest

Brooklyn Dad Defiant, AKA Majid M. Padellan, is a author, activist, blogger, and host/co-host of TWO online shows – ‘The Defiant Weekly’ on Wednesdays, and ‘The JoJo & BDD Show’ with Jo Carducci on Thursdays. We’ll talk with him about Trump’s Reflecting Pool fiasco, his bad deal with Iran, and more. Plus, we’ll also draw a few rounds from the News On Tap, & find out what entertainment hee took in this last weekend. Grab a drink & join us tonight!

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