New York Post
Jalen Brunson’s sister goes after his critics after Knicks’ NBA title win: ‘Now what?’
Erica Brunson didn't hold back on her brother's critics.
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New York Post
Jalen Brunson still won’t clap back at his ‘1A’ haters
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Shortly after the Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973, captain Jalen Brunson had a simple message for people denying his status as a "1A" player.
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Axios
Trump won't back FISA renewal without his SAVE America Act voting bill
President Trump is demanding Congress attach his sweeping voting overhaul to legislation renewing a key U.S. surveillance authority.Why it matters: Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is among the government's most contested surveillance authorities, long opposed by privacy advocates and supported by security hawks. Its fate now hinges on Trump's unrelated demands for a voting bill.Driving the news: In a Truth Social posts Sunday, Trump tied renewal of Section 702 to the SAVE America Act, his stalled bill requiring proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to cast a ballot."I'm against FISA if it doesn't come with The Save America Act (Full version!) firmly attached to it," Trump wrote in one post.He also defended his controversial pick of Bill Pulte, a MAGA enforcer and housing regulator with no national security experience, as acting director of national intelligence.Between the lines: Trump had appeared to defuse the fight by naming Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as his permanent nominee. But on Sunday, he slammed Republicans for "moving too fast on nominations!!!" to replace Pulte.Clayton has a confirmation hearing set for Wednesday.Catch up quick: Section 702 lapsed Friday for the first time since the program began in 2008. The House failed to extend it following a 198–218 vote, with 19 Republicans joining Democrats to block the law.The law allows the government to surveil foreigners abroad, and, in the process, sweep up and search Americans' communications when they're in contact with those targets.Conservatives, led by Reps. Thomas Massie and Chip Roy and Sen. Mike Lee, have pushed unsuccessfully to require warrants for searches involving Americans.The big picture: The FISA fight is now another front in Trump's yearlong push for stricter voting laws, a campaign that has increasingly targeted his own party's senators. He has pressured Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to scrap the filibuster and pass the bill on a party-line vote, even as Thune has said the votes "aren't there."The SAVE America Act drew 50 votes earlier this month but couldn't clear the 60-vote threshold.Supporters say the law ensures only citizens cast ballots and bolsters confidence in elections.Critics warn the new rules would block millions of eligible Americans from voting.Reality check: Audits and studies by election officials and researchers have found noncitizen voting, which is already illegal and carries severe penalties, is rare.What they're saying: Thune and other Republican senators have refused to vouch for Pulte, who has used his housing post to send criminal referrals against Trump's perceived enemies. "We don't need a weaponized DNI," Thune told reporters.Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle worried what Pulte could do with FISA's expansive warrantless spy powers. Screenshot / Truth Social
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Raw Story
Markwayne Mullin praises Trump for ‘still working – on his birthday!’
President Donald Trump received praise from his own Homeland Security (DHS) secretary on Sunday for apparently not taking the day off on his 80th birthday, which comes as the White House scrambles to seal an interim agreement with Iran to end the president’s deeply unpopular war.Markwayne Mullin, who replaced Kristi Noem as DHS secretary, appeared on Fox News Sunday and was asked about security at the president’s White House birthday blowout, which included a motorcycle stunt performance and, later, an unprecedented Ultimate Fighting Championship event.“We're gonna have a great time and everybody should feel very confident in the fact they're gonna be safe wherever they're at,” Mullin said. “In fact, I spoke to the president this morning – on his birthday, he's still working!”Mullin went on to refer to the White House as “the president’s house” and stressed the significance of June 14.“Today's a great day: my 29th anniversary, president's birthday, Flag Day, and the birthday of the Army,” he said. “So we have a big day today and we're celebrating it in a big way in front of the president's house at the White House.”
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New York Post
Jeffries, black leaders back Espaillat, rebuffing Mamdani-backed candidate
"We are fully and squarely behind [Rep. Adriano Espaillat], and we are going to make sure we do everything we can to ensure he is re-elected," said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
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New York Post
Die-hard Knicks fans name their newborns after Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby after historic win: ‘Can’t go wrong with any of them’
It's fair to say a new slew of popular baby names will be emerging from last night's win.
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Axios
Trump to Axios: Netanyahu has "no fucking judgment" but Iran deal still on
President Trump tells Axios the U.S.–Iran deal to end the war is still on track for Sunday despite Israel's strike in Beirut and the Iranian threat to retaliate. Why it matters: The president is racing to save a deal that nearly collapsed the moment Israel struck Beirut, leaning on private diplomacy and public messaging to get it signed."It shook it up. It delayed the signing by a few hours. It was supposed to be now. Now it is scheduled for a few hours from now," Trump said in a phone call. The escalation in Lebanon took place hours before the U.S. and Iran were supposed to sign a deal to end their war.State of play: Trump said he was shocked when his advisers called to brief him about the Israeli strike in Beirut, and he fumed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu."It is so bad — I couldn't believe it. An hour before we are supposed to sign the deal."Trump acknowledged Hezbollah attacked Israel first but stressed it didn't cause any damages and nobody had been killed. "Why did Bibi have to do a fucking attack? I was so pisseed off. I let him know. He has no fucking judgement. I let him know that," Trump said. The big picture: Trump claimed the deal with Iran will be good for Israel because it will prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, require the disposal of the nuclear material and allow snap inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities.
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New York Post
Jalen Brunson did more for Knicks than the championship alone — and it’s worthy of MSG statue
The Knicks were a laughingstock before Brunson arrived.
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New York Post
Knicks flying right back home to celebrate NBA championship
The Knicks aren't waiting to get back to New York to celebrate their first NBA championship in 53 years.
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