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Trump Acts Alone, World Reacts in Fury

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Congresswoman Maxine Waters labeled Trump “a president out of control,” and warned that bombing Iran without Congressional approval “is tantamount to a declaration of war.” Outside of Congress, civil rights and advocacy organizations also condemned the strikes. MoveOn Civic Action called it “illegal,” declaring Trump “broke the law and his campaign promises.”

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June 22, 2025

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By Stacy M. Brown
Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent

Donald Trump entered the White House in January declaring he would end America’s “forever wars.” This weekend, he may have launched a new one.

In a move that sent shockwaves across the globe and raised alarms in every major capital, Trump authorized airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites — reportedly in coordination with Israeli forces — without consulting Congress or offering any substantive explanation to the American public. The decision has drawn furious backlash at home and abroad, with critics charging that Trump has once again acted recklessly, and this time may have lit the fuse on a broader war — possibly even World War III.

Yemen’s armed forces have now formally entered the conflict, pledging allegiance to Iran and declaring war on both the United States and Israel. Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, issued a chilling warning that “Yemen is officially entering the war (against the United States and Israel). Keep your ships away from our territorial waters.”

The Yemeni government cited the U.S. airstrikes and what it called an unprovoked campaign of aggression by Israel across Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. The strikes, launched June 13, were confirmed to have targeted three reported Iranian nuclear facilities.

International condemnation was swift.

Russia blasted the attacks as “irresponsible” and a “gross violation of international law.” France said it was “not involved,” urging restraint. The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned of “catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world.” Even longtime allies like the United Kingdom offered only tepid support, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying, “Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon,” while also calling for a return to diplomacy.

In Israel, however, Trump’s actions were met with praise. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the operation a “coordinated effort” with U.S. forces and thanked Trump personally in a pre-recorded video. Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hailed it as a bold move “for all of humanity.”

Back in the U.S., lawmakers and advocacy organizations have responded with fury.

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a blistering statement.

“Donald Trump promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He has failed to deliver on that promise, Jeffries insisted. “He misled the country, failed to seek congressional authorization, and risks American entanglement in a potentially disastrous war in the Middle East.”

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock of Georgia added, “With thousands of American troops at risk for potential retaliation, this is not ‘the art of the deal.’ This is war.”

Congresswoman Maxine Waters labeled Trump “a president out of control,” and warned that bombing Iran without Congressional approval “is tantamount to a declaration of war.”

Outside of Congress, civil rights and advocacy organizations also condemned the strikes. MoveOn Civic Action called it “illegal,” declaring Trump “broke the law and his campaign promises.”

Nihad Awad, executive director of CAIR, issued one of the strongest rebukes.

“This attack, carried out under pressure from the out-of-control Israeli government, took place despite the longstanding conclusion by our nation’s intelligence community that Iran was not seeking nuclear weapons, he stated.

Awad compared Trump to George W. Bush, stating that Trump, like Bush before him, is “dragging our nation into unnecessary and catastrophic wars,” pushed by Israeli leadership and hawkish U.S. advisors.

The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed there was no detected radiation from the bombed sites but will hold an emergency session to assess the full fallout.

And while Saudi Arabia called for diplomacy, governments across the Arab and Muslim world — from Iraq to Pakistan — warned the strikes could destabilize the entire region.

The United States now stands at the center of a firestorm — one of its own making — with Iran, Yemen, and possibly others drawing battle lines. And Trump, who once vowed to keep the U.S. out of foreign conflicts, is now being held directly responsible for risking the very war he once promised to avoid.

“The people deserve to hear more than they’ve heard so far., Warnock demanded. “And the Constitution requires a much more serious engagement with their representatives.”

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

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He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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