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Thursday, June 18 389 stories · 99 outlets · top Δ 1.00

JD Vance addressed critics of a new Iran deal while visiting Israel, asserting that former President Trump represents their sole remaining ally.  Simultaneously, Israel severed ties with a senior European Union diplomat following comments labeling Israeli policies as "apartheid." Separately, the Supreme Court ruled that an individual previously convicted of marijuana use retains the right to own a firearm, citing historical precedent.

JD Vance tells Iran deal critics in Israel: Trump is your only ally left in the world

The Guardian · Tier A6 outlets4h ago

Trump’s unwavering support is Israel's last significant alliance

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New York Timesκ .64Δ .68Vance Lashes Out at Israeli Critics of U.S.-Iran Agreement to End the War Axiosκ .55Δ .68Vance warns Israel: Don't fight "only ally" Trump on Iran deal Bloomberg Politicsκ .22Δ .68Vance Warns Israeli Cabinet Against Attacking Trump’s Iran Deal Al Jazeeraκ .19Δ .68US vice president slams Israel over criticism of Trump’s Iran deal

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Israel says cutting ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ comments

Al Jazeera · Tier B3 outlets10h ago

Israel condemns EU criticism as anti-Semitic accusations

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Bloomberg Politicsκ .28Δ 1.00Israel Foreign Minister Severs Ties With EU’s Top Diplomat South China Morning Postκ .23Δ 1.00Israel’s foreign minister cuts ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ remark

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Supreme Court’s ‘history’ test finds a marijuana user can own a gun

Christian Science Monitor · Tier A3 outlets6h ago

Court expands gun rights through historical precedent

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Washington Examinerκ .62Δ .29Supreme Court expands gun rights for marijuana users The Hillκ .47Δ .29Supreme Court rules for marijuana user prosecuted for gun possession

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