NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (June 11)

Welcome to NTD Evening News. Our top story tonight, a peace deal with Iran in its final stages. Why President Trump is calling off tonight's planned strikes against Iran, and when he expects a deal to be signed. Mario Tsu at the White House. The U.S. sanctions Cuba's state-owned energy company. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing the Cuban government of hoarding fuel for decades. Allegations from several Skid Row residents about how votes were gathered during L.A.'s recent primary. Meanwhile, President Trump says federal authorities are looking into election fraud claims in California. Christina Corona reports. Three charged with smuggling unaccompanied minors over the U.S. border. The DOJ says the case is part of the federal government's effort to locate over 300,000 missing kids. Jason Blair has the details. And the 2026 World Cup officially kicks off today with the opening match in Mexico City. And why New York City is warning residents about possible danger when attending these games this weekend. This is NTD Evening News. Live from our global headquarters in New York City, here's Kerry Dunst. Good evening. Thank you for joining us tonight. President Trump saying a deal with Iran could be signed this weekend and that all parties involved have agreed on the details. We now go live to NTD's White House correspondent Mari Otsu. She is at the North Lawn. Mari, good evening. A whirlwind few days. What's the latest on Iran? Hey Kerry, good evening. That's right, a whirlwind few days indeed with President Trump now announcing that a deal with Iran is in its final stages, saying that it could be signed as early as this weekend, floating Europe as the location. And that he wouldn't be there for that if that is the case. He says that Vice President J.D. Vance, as well as Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff and Jared Kushner would be there. And Kerry, this is coming as President Trump is cancelling all scheduled and planned strikes and bombings against the Iranian regime that he says were planned for tonight. Just yesterday, he said that he was planning to hit Iran, quote, very hard. This is coming after a couple of days of the U.S. launching self-defensive strikes against the regime after Iran downed a U.S. Army helicopter just a couple of days ago. And here's the president earlier in the Oval saying that his red lines have been agreed to in this deal. Take a look. Most important paragraph to me, Iran will in no way, shape or form have a nuclear weapon. It's a very detailed memorandum of understanding, also agreed to by many other countries that have President Trump saying he spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of other Gulf countries and that discussions and final points have been in both concept and great detail approved by all parties involved. Prime Minister Netanyahu's office releasing this statement that says that despite Israel not being a party to the memorandum, the prime minister expressed his appreciation for President Trump's commitment that the final agreement at the conclusion of negotiations will include the removal of enriched material, the dismantling of enrichment infrastructure, limits on missile production, and the cessation of Iran's support for its terrorist proxies. President Trump saying that the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports will remain in full force and effect until this transaction is finalized. And when this deal is signed, is the United States going to immediately lift the blockade? Yes, that's part of the deal. And you'll have oil prices dropping like a rock. The Strait will officially open as soon as we sign, which could be soon, very soon, maybe over the weekend in Europe. President Trump's announcement coming after the U.S. had been launching self-defensive strikes against Iran for the past two days, with the president saying he believes they're now sincere about a deal in part because of these recent attacks. Because they've taken a pounding. They've taken a pounding like very few people could take. And they want to make the deal a lot more than I do. And we were hitting them very hard for the last three days. We're gonna hit them even harder tonight. These developments are coming as President Trump reiterates the dangers a nuclear Iran poses, saying very few countries, Iran included, could commit atrocities they do against their own people. That's after Iran killed tens of thousands of regime protesters earlier this year. They shoot them, and the rallies dissipate very quickly. There are not many countries. China was one that was able to do it in Tiananmen Square with the tanks. That tank operator, boom, rolled right over them when they went in front of the tank. There are very few people that can do that to their own people. And meanwhile, Kerry, President Trump also today is nominating Jake Clayton. That's the current U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and the former SEC chairman to be the next director of national intelligence and member of his cabinet, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Back to you. Thank you for those updates, Mari. And in the Middle East, the U.S. military announcing another strike on an oil tanker, saying it violated the U.S. blockade on the Iranian ports. And President Trump says he's calling off additional strikes on Iran as talks between the two countries continue. AT&T's Jason Perry has the latest update. The United States Central Command, or CENTCOM, releasing footage of strikes on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM saying the vessel violated the U.S. blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil. The U.S. military reports it fired missiles into the ship's engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with directions from U.S. forces, adding that it was the third commercial ship disabled by American forces this week. It's not clear whether Iran told the ship it could navigate through the area. But Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority, or PGSA, saying on X that due to tensions caused by the aggressive U.S. forces, the Hormuz Strait will be completely closed. Applicants who have already obtained transit permits are kindly requested to remain patient and await further notice by the PGSA. Afterward, CENTCOM posting on X that the Strait of Hormuz is open for transit, and that Iran does not control the waterway, saying that pathways are available to all vessels not violating the blockade against Iran. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth saying this on Wednesday. Who controls the Strait of Hormuz? And President Trump said it, and he's right. The United States of America controls the Strait of Hormuz. We're able to bring oil in and out and other things with partners and have done so now for weeks and weeks in ways the Iranians don't want to acknowledge. Also on Wednesday, the U.S. said it completed a series of self-defense strikes against multiple targets across Iran, saying the strikes were in response to, quote, Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson saying in response that Iran will not hesitate to defend itself. And on Thursday, Bahrain releasing videos of fire crews responding to the aftermath of reported Iranian attack drones that were intercepted. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Wednesday said it had targeted U.S. military targets in Kuwait and Bahrain. However, no U.S. casualties were reported. And as of Thursday, President Trump saying he called off the latest strikes against Iran, suggesting progress had been made in talks to end the war. Jason Perry, NCD News. The State Department is sanctioning Cuba's state-owned energy company. Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the regime's elites have weaponized energy as a means of social control and profit. In a post on X, Rubio accused the Cuban government of hoarding fuel for decades. The secretary of state also said that the regime instead uses it for the Castro's private jet and state security forces that repress the Cuban people. Rubio said Cubans have endured blackouts and fuel shortages as a result. The secretary also posted, quote, President Trump wants a new future for the Cuban people with greater economic and political freedom and opportunity. Rubio's comments come as the U.S. continues to enforce its oil embargo against the communist-governed island. And the FBI warns that Chinese agents are using fake job offers to target Americans who have access to sensitive information. At the same time, the U.S. just sanctioned several Chinese companies for helping Iran acquire weapons. And today's Washington correspondent, Jack Bradley, has more. The FBI is warning Americans to be on the lookout for Chinese agents posing as fake employers online, targeting current and former U.S. government employees that have access to sensitive information. China's intelligence services may be targeting you using deceptive online job offers. It comes right after the FBI seized 13 websites saying that they were set up by Chinese Communist Party agents who were posing as employers with lucrative job offers. In those cases, investigators say Chinese agents reached out to U.S. government employees on major platforms like LinkedIn. The applicants were offered money in exchange for sensitive information, and the FBI warning that the threat of Chinese spies online persists. If a job sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The crackdown comes as Washington increases pressure on Beijing over another national security concern. The Treasury Department has just sanctioned 11 people and companies accused of helping Iran obtain weapons and military equipment. Nine of those targeted are based in China and Hong Kong. Officials say that these companies helped Iran's military and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps obtain weapons, the same weapons that are used against U.S. military personnel in the region. The move freezes any U.S.-based assets and prohibits Americans from doing business with the sanctioned individuals and companies. Whether through online recruitment schemes or sanctions, Washington is increasingly putting pressure on threats tied to Beijing. For NTD News Washington, I'm Jack Bradley. And the Justice Department announcing the indictment of three Guatemalan nationals for their alleged roles in an international alien smuggling conspiracy involving unaccompanied children who entered the U.S. illegally. Charges include submitting fraudulent sponsorship applications and conspiracy to induce foreigners, including children, to enter the country. Entity correspondent Jason Blair reports. We found 146,000 kids so far. We still have nearly 300,000 missing. The Department of Justice is charging three individuals with smuggling conspiracy and fraud involving unaccompanied children who entered the U.S. illegally. All three are illegal aliens from Guatemala who allegedly took part in a wide-ranging conspiracy to smuggle more than a dozen children into the United States by scamming the system and exploiting the loopholes created by the last administration. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche says this indictment is one example of the many ongoing cases involving what he calls super sponsors. There are over 15,500 super sponsor cases. These super sponsor cases are when somebody sponsors more than three children unrelated. The DOJ also announcing the sentencing of an individual convicted of smuggling a 14-year-old girl into the country. By submitting false paperwork and lying on the forms, claiming to be her brother, proceeded to sexually assault this young woman. These two cases, while only two, help explain how what was going on is really the stuff of nightmares. Blanche says the DOJ, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services are working together to go after individuals who have brought children into the country illegally. Reporting in Washington, D.C., Jason Blair, Entity News. Coming up, several Skid Row residents are making allegations about how votes were gathered during Los Angeles' recent election. Meanwhile, President Trump says federal authorities are now looking into election fraud claims in California. Christina Corona reports. And the Trump administration cuts federal funding to a L.A. homeless program amid a fraud investigation. Stay with us for that. Is deep sea fish oil really healthy? Due to pollution in the oceans, most fish contain heavy metal elements and radioactive substances. That's why it's so important to choose a pure source of omega-3. Puritan Green Vegetable Omega-3 is made from purslane and perennial seeds, which are rich in nutrients and minerals. It effectively improves brain power and is beneficial to the heart's health. Puritan Green Vegetable Omega-3. Eat two a day and you'll feel brand new. Introducing the Questwise Soothing Herbal Eye Patches. It comes with 30 pairs and can be used to help combat tired and strained eyes. 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So President Trump signing a proclamation inside the Oval Office today again made the call for Republicans to pass the SAVE AMERICA Act. This week, the president was calling on congressional Republicans to attach the SAVE AMERICA Act to the budget reconciliation package funding the Pentagon, which only needs a simple majority to pass if it advances with Republican support. The president telling NTD that the nation needs voter ID as well as restrictions on mail-in ballots to boost voter security. Mr. President, on the SAVE AMERICA Act, you are now urging Republicans to add that to this third reconciliation bill. What's your perspective on why election integrity matters so much for national security from your perspective? Well, we need it for our elections. We need to have voter identification, which you don't have right now, on a national basis. We need it for — and the voter ID is very important — we need it for proof of citizenship. Do you believe it? The Democrats are fighting. They don't want you to prove your citizenship when you vote. You know why they want that? Because they cheat. And today, the president signing a proclamation to bring back the fishing industry more back to the U.S. Specifically, he's restoring commercial access to three areas of the western Pacific Ocean. Inside the Oval Office, the president hosting a bunch of Americans from the fishing industry from all across the country, including a third-generation fisherman from Oregon. Now, that fisherman was visibly moved to tears when he thanked President Trump for what he's doing to help that industry, adding that the president is restoring access for these well-paid jobs in the fishing industry. Watch. Half of that, 3,000 employees and 715 fishermen. Thank you, Mr. President. Did you ever think that somebody would come along and say — let me just be really And the president often brings in everyday Americans from all walks of life into the Oval Office when he signs proclamations or executive orders that directly impact these Americans' lives. Today, the president telling NTV that he believes these everyday Americans built America. Watch. How important is it for you to listen to everyday Americans when it comes to policymaking? These people built the country, not the complainers. The complainers didn't build the country. These people built the country, whether it's fishermen or farmers or anything else. Me, guys like me, they built the country. And tonight, the president is participating in two tele-rallies to support candidates that he endorsed in the upcoming midterms. Back to you. Thanks for that update, Iris. And with President Trump now urging Congress to pass the Election Integrity Save America Act, Representative Kat Kemmich says it's critical to get it across the finish line. Hear from her tonight on Capitol Report with Steve Lance at 7 p.m. Eastern, just after evening news. And new allegations from Los Angeles Skid Row are raising questions about voter outreach efforts in the recent primary election for mayor. And President Trump says the Justice Department is investigating these claims of election fraud in California. NTV's Christina Corona reports from L.A. New claims from Los Angeles' Skid Row area are raising questions about voter outreach efforts in the recent election. Several residents allege they were offered money in exchange for casting ballots. Videos posted online by L.A. Needs Spencer Pratt shows multiple Skid Row residents claiming they received around two dollars in exchange for voting in the recent Los Angeles election. Karen Bass or Nithya Raman? Karen. Karen. They told you to vote for Karen? Yeah, they had to sign the little thing. And how much did they pay you? Just like two bucks. Two bucks? To sign off on a thing, to vote for her? Yeah. And so they do this for everybody out here? Yeah, they come out here all the time. Several residents made similar claims. One man alleged he was not registered to vote in Los Angeles County but was still encouraged to complete paperwork. I'm not in this county. I'm in San Bernardino County, but they just said who cares. They gave me a name. They gave me everything to sign. They gave me a whole paper of like what to write and who to sign and everything, so. Another resident alleged people were sometimes instructed how to complete voter paperwork and ballots. But we know that they got to answer to somebody by what they said because it's not authentic. I don't want to have to scratch it out. And don't let your signature look like the other signature. Can you use your other hand or can you write with your foot or your nose? I'm serious. They ask you to do that? Yeah. And I've done it just so I can get the money. First assistant Bill Asaley told Glenn Beck on Tuesday. We're doing the work. We're doing the best we can in the circumstances. I expect people will be charged. But we need a wide scale audit of the California voter roll. During a Fox News interview Thursday, President Trump cited the California governor's race, saying Steve Hilton's lead was shrinking and that U.S. attorneys are investigating. And you saw his lead was dissipating rapidly. They were taking it away from him, just like they took it away from the kid. And I went on a tear. And by the way, we have the U.S. attorneys looking at it. In separate posts on X, some supporters of former mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt also alleged ballots were rejected over signature issues. NTD has not independently verified the claims made by the Skid Row residents and reached out to Mayor Karen Bass and Council Member Nithya Raman for comment. For now, these claims remain allegations. Reporting from downtown Los Angeles, Christina Corona, NTD News. And the Department of Housing and Urban Development is pulling millions in federal funding from an L.A. homelessness agency. The move comes as investigators examine potential mismanagement and fraud. According to HUD, in 2023, the L.A. Homeless Services Authority was unable to determine whether it used funding to pay for empty hotel rooms. HUD said a 2025 assessment revealed the agency failed to provide documentation verifying the existence of nearly 2,300 housing sites under its authority. The U.S. attorney for the Central District of California pointed to a specific case in Westwood. In that instance, the executive director of a charity called Abundant Blessings is accused of fraudulently obtaining $23 million in funding for homelessness. Instead, the director allegedly fabricated invoices, lied about vendor payments, and established a fake board while failing to offer adequate food or services. And the man charged with assassinating the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband has pleaded guilty. His guilty plea comes after prosecutors agreed to not seek the death penalty. Vance Bolter was charged with murdering Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, last summer. He was also charged with shooting State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman. Bolter posed as a police officer when he arrived at both residences before opening fire. Prosecutors said the shootings were politically motivated. Bolter now faces state charges as well. And First Lady Melania Trump today launching a new savings plan for foster youth. The new initiative will help them achieve greater independence as they enter adulthood. NTD's Arlene Richards reports. First Lady Melania Trump unveiling her Fostering the Future accounts on Thursday. It's a new program designed to help young people in foster care build savings and achieve great financial independence. When they turn 18, foster youth will be able to access the assets they own through fostering the future accounts. This will give them a foundation for independence and opportunity. For fostering the future youth, empowerment comes through ownership. Officials say eligible foster youth will receive investment accounts seeded with $1,000. Because of the First Lady's leadership, we are embedding foster youth into the fabric of this program from the outset. When Trump accounts launch on July 4th, every eligible child in America will be able to participate, including those for whom the state serves as a legal guardian. According to the Trump administration, 23 governors have already pledged to help establish the accounts through state agencies. The administration's goal is to convince all 50 states to participate and encourage every local welfare agency to invest. Arlene Richards, NTD News. In Silicon Valley, elementary school students from more than 30 schools came together to celebrate the 2026 World Cup and watch the opening game together. NTD's David Lamb has more from San Jose, California. Around 800 students enjoying a day of soccer and welcoming the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Silicon Valley. The San Jose Unified School District is holding a large-scale summer soccer and student connection event. So here at the Plex in San Jose, California, students are getting hyped up about the World Cup, where it helps unite students and the community together just through sports. So let's take a look at what some of the students have to say. Hey, are you having fun today? Yeah! We were practicing soccer and so we're practicing to pass it and play it like a real game. I think the performance was so good. We had so much fun with all the kids' energy, like pushing us through the performance. It was just a really fun time seeing all the reactions and everyone just sing well to everyone. They really lifted up the mood. Yeah. Like all the kids, they were all really happy, dancing, happy. These are elementary students from grades two to six in the Expanded Learning Opportunities program. On Thursday, it's about the Mexico versus South Africa teams as they face off. Do we hear a favorite? My prediction is Africa is going to win. For me, the smile on their faces is honestly the best thing in the world. Just being able to have something like this for them to just come and play and have fun, watch the World Cup game together. It gives them hope and it's the best thing for them to know that they have a community. I feel very honored that we have the ability to be here and to represent our country and our school. I'm really honored to also be here because we got to perform for something that's really big, like the World Cup. It's all around the world. And that there's adults and people that are willing to take the time to come play with them and really just be there for them. I think that's best thing about what I do personally. Thirty-three schools are in attendance. In this venue specifically, they go to one quadrant. Each quadrant is going to have different activities that they get to rotate through. After we're done with that part, students come back to this area and we watch the World Cup game. I hope you guys have a great summer. I am so proud that our city, San Jose, is helping to host the World Cup. Are you proud of San Jose? Sports and music tend to unite people. There is just one language, right? It doesn't matter where you're coming from. The sport, it's kind of what unites everyone. Now, this year, 11 of U.S. cities are hosting the World Cup games. And with that, the community is kicking it together. David Lam, NTD News, California. Adorable. Thank you, David, for that report. Coming up, after ordering military strikes against Iran last night and promising more this evening, the president has now called off further attacks, saying a peace deal is now at hand. We'll be speaking with Abdullah Hayek, senior contributor at Young Voices for Expert Analysis. You've done the hard part. You quit smoking. Now do the easy part and get scanned for lung cancer. If you smoked, you may still be at risk, but early detection could save your life. Talk to your doctor and learn more at SavedByTheScan.org. My 15-year-old son, Ethan, and I had a fun and relaxing morning. We returned home and Ethan walked to his best friend's house an hour later. I heard the ambulance scream by the street carrying my beautiful boy. Ethan was shot in the head in his best friend's house with an unsecured gun. He had zero chance of survival. The father, the gun owner, he stored his three guns and bullets in a shoebox. How do you feel? That has to be the most horrific experience that a human could ever have. David, would you give any advice? First thing you do is not keep your ammunition with your weapons and that your weapons need to be locked at all times. My mom and dad were traditional Asian parents. Now my father would go to work before I woke up in the morning and then he would come home too tired to play with me. I tell my son, I love you every single day. My dad has never said that to me, not because he doesn't love me, but because culturally it was uncomfortable for him. So I teased him the other day and I said, how come you never say that to me? And he said, you're too old now. Now that he's a grandfather, he says I love you to my son every time he sees him. My advice to all the fathers out there, forget the material things, forget the cultural restrictions. They grow up way too fast for you to waste even a single precious minute or moment. Say bye bye. Bye bye. Welcome back to NTD Evening News. I'm Cary Dunst. After conducting military strikes last night against Iran and promising more this evening, the president has now called off further strikes. He says a peace deal is now at hand. Joining us tonight is Abdullah Hayek, senior contributor at Young Voices, as well as a Middle East analyst. Thanks for joining us this evening, Abdullah. First of all, I'd like to get your reaction to the president's announcement. Thank you, Cary. I think I was quite happy because there was this fear that the region could spar back into conflict and the war would erupt with the second phase of it. We had the U.S. helicopter downed a few days ago and the defense strikes by the U.S. and we had missile strikes on Jordan and Bahrain and Kuwait. It seemed like everything was going back into turmoil, but thankfully that Oval Office meeting with the press, I think, saved a lot of lives. It helped the region push forward peace quicker than we thought. Good details have been announced, not enough, but still a good grasp of hope, especially that there's going to be a deal signed this weekend in Europe. And before the attacks, President Trump had said that he would take Karg Island and Iran's oil industry, similarly to what was done in Venezuela. And then he went on to say that he didn't think America had the stomach, though, to endure what might be involved with that. What would a takeover and then the ongoing operational maintenance of Karg Island look like, you know, should things, for some reason, unravel? It has been a sort of a bumpy road to get to this point. Certainly. I think the Karg Island issue really made the president think twice, especially that there were reports emerging that Karg Island is heavily fortified, there are mines along the beaches, bunkers everywhere, more personnel and way more air defense systems positioned in the island. And the Iranians will defend ferociously of that island because 90% of their oil goes from Karg Island to the rest of the world. So it is essentially their economic lifeline. Now, that also motivated the Iranians to take the deal and the negotiations with the US more seriously, because they believe if that is the next step for the US, and that is their economic lifeline, that's going to be very effective in defeating Iran more and more and to eventually defeating themselves in the whole war. But there are other statements made by US officials. I think the remarks made by Treasury Secretary Scott Besant on X, that, you know, any additional targeting of Iran towards the Gulf states will be paid by funds in Iranian accounts that will be extracted. And the same thing with the whole Persian Gulf Strait Authority joke in terms of, you know, if any ship pays the toll to that authority, there will be funds extracted from Iranian accounts abroad. So all of that was uniquely positioned to demotivate Iran from pursuing conflict further. And I think they made the right decision because who knows what the next step would be. And I personally believe it would be a rerun of the conflict. And you mentioned those frozen assets, and the regime is looking to immediately get those frozen assets lifted as part of the deal, presuming that allows them to survive and the deal goes through as planned. What is the president seeking in exchange to ensure that they don't simply, you know, break their word, whether it be a month or 12 months down the road? I think the president wants a lot of things right now. And we're seeing that, you know, there's more than one conflict intertwined in the region. We've seen that Lebanon has been dragged into the negotiations regarding the war with Iran. And the president does not want a conflict in Lebanon to certainly reach Beirut. So he's managed to reign in on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. And the Iranians have taken that as a good sign, and they've extended it to their amendments in terms of negotiation. So Lebanon is one. The second thing, he doesn't want the strait to be closed again, let's say. But, you know, that would affect essentially the global economy. And the ramifications of that have hit home here with the additional gas prices, because the economic order is linked to that strait, whether we like it or not. And the second, the third thing, he doesn't want the resumption of strikes on U.S. personnel, on U.S. bases, especially in the Gulf. And in light of what we've seen yesterday in an attempt to attack Muafegh-e-Salti air base in Jordan with 20 ballistic missiles, that was something that the president would certainly not have wanted. So all of those factors together have positioned the president to pursue a final attempt to make a deal with Iran. And it has been successful. And much of what's been underway has been done either secretly or it has been done under wraps. For example, the movement of those 200 oil tankers through passage at night. Another thing that the president mentioned in his gaggle that happened sort of under wraps, which was quite surprising to me, is that they did arm the Kurds, but the Kurds kept those weapons and didn't offer any resistance to the regime and that the president was disappointed with the Kurds. What can you tell us about this? Well, the Kurds are very paranoid people, and I don't blame them. The Kurds have been at the crosshairs of many regional powers, and particularly the Iraqis during the time of Saddam and right now with Turkey's Erdogan. So the Kurds have probably calculated that if the regime in Tehran fell, the focus on the Kurdish issue both in Turkey and Iraq and Syria would accelerate in terms of Turkey attempting to go ahead and attack the Kurds, especially in northern Iraq and Syria. So the Kurds probably believe that, oh, we have a good amount of weaponry being sent through our way. Why don't we just keep them and just spare the U.S. another attempt to arm the Iranians through other means? And that was probably what they thought because the Kurds just had a conflict scenario in Syria with the Syrian Democratic Forces. But thankfully, that led to a deal in which the SDF integrated into the Syrian state apparatus. But the Kurdish dilemma, the Kurdish thinking, let's say, is unified across all four countries. And in particular, the most active and the most organized right now are in Iraq. And that's where the guns went through. And as we start to wind down here, what do you think will come next? What are your expectations? Well, I think certainly right now there's going to be serious considerations to address the security environment in the region right now, especially in terms of preparation and fully integrating the capabilities of the U.S. and its allies in the region to perfectly, let's say, address a future Iranian onslaught, because obviously there won't be any peace signing between the U.S. and its allies with Iran, especially with the Gulf, who are now more paranoid towards future Iranian attacks, especially the UAE. Right now there's going to be, I think, serious consideration towards an attempt to try and establish a NATO-like framework with select countries, with countries who have proven their worth and contributed seriously in this conflict. Logistics would be a major concern. De-escalation in terms of the strait and try to avert any potential crisis like what happened in the last month and a half would be addressed. And a lot of things would happen in terms of the asymmetrical methods, the drones and missiles. How are we going to be prepared more in the region? And that's something that everyone should consider, in my opinion. Well, Abdullah Hayek, thank you so much for sharing your insights. Thank you, Kerry. And next, a key foreign surveillance program is set to expire tomorrow night after lawmakers block a short-term extension that was requested by President Trump. At the same time, a separate fight now emerging over the president's call for a new reconciliation bill that would include the Save America Act. And today's Chris Bobb reports. The consequences could be severe. The consequences, to be frank, could be fatal. Americans should not have to face that risk because of partisan game playing by the minority leader of the Senate and the House. Friday evening, the authority behind Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire. House Democrats blocked a short-term extension Thursday morning that would have pushed the program's expiration to July 2, despite a request from President Trump and warnings from Republican leaders. House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Democrats after the House vote. We just offered a simple, clean three-week extension of the FISA national security law. The Democrats, 199 of them, voted against a clean three-week extension for political purposes. And when the bill went down, they applauded. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, also known as FISA, is a critical national security tool. Well over half of every item in the President's daily brief is derived from Section 702. It has stopped terrorist attacks. It's stopped the flow of deadly drugs into our country. It's protected our troops overseas. Republicans say the program helps monitor foreign threats and comes at a critical moment as the United States prepares for events expected to draw millions of visitors. After the House vote failed, Senate Republicans tried a narrower approach. I'm going to suggest that we do at least a one-week extension to keep the lights on at this agency. At a time when we're hosting the World Cup, we've got 250th anniversary celebrations going on around this country. This is a time of risk for the American people. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden objected, arguing Congress should not extend the surveillance authority without additional transparency and reform requirements. Every day that 702 is in effect without reforms is a day that Americans' rights are under threat. I believe Americans deserve new guardrails. Senate Majority Leader John Thune rejected that argument, saying the immediate issue was preventing the authority from lapsing. This is a program that works and works effectively to keep Americans safe. Senator Tom Cotton also pushed back on criticism of the program. Section 702 does not surveil Americans. It is, to put it simply, about foreigners in foreign countries. The FISA fight comes as President Trump pushes a new reconciliation package that would include roughly $350 billion for defense spending and the Save America Act. But after the Senate parliamentarian ruled the measure could not be included under reconciliation rules, Trump called on Republicans to remove her. Leader Thune said Tuesday there is a bigger challenge. Anybody who follows this process closely knows that we don't have the votes. The only way you could get there is to undo or get rid of the legislative filibuster, and there aren't even close to the votes here in the United States Senate in order to achieve that. Utah Senator Mike Lee disagreed with suggestions that the parliamentarian has the final say, writing on X that, quote, the Senate parliamentarian works for the Senate, not the other way around. She doesn't rule, she advises. The Senate parliamentarian's opinion is only advisory. Vice President J.D. Vance, as presiding officer, could choose to rule differently and allow it. But if any senator raises a formal objection, a point of order under the Byrd rule, it would take 60 votes in the Senate to overrule that objection and keep the Save America Act provisions in the bill. Chris Bobb, NTD News. In two shocking incidents and two lucky escapes, Arkansas State Police released new video this week showing a baby thrown from a car during a police chase in Wachita County. On May 24th, a Toyota Highlander refused to stop for a traffic violation. What followed was a lengthy pursuit in which the vehicle reached speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. What troopers didn't know is that there were four children inside that vehicle. The vehicle then lost control, hit a light pole and turned over. A four-month-old infant was then thrown from the vehicle. An officer runs to grab the infant, who survived with only minor injuries. Officers then collected the three remaining children one by one, all under the age of six. Then in a separate incident on June 3rd in Gwinnett County, Georgia, police released this dash camera footage showing a child land on the hood of a police cruiser after being ejected from a truck that collided with another vehicle. Body camera footage shows the officer collect the child and take him to safety. Fortunately, the child sustained only minor injuries. None of the children in these crashes were properly restrained using seatbelts. And next, the 2026 World Cup officially kicking off today with the opening match in Mexico City. However, the city of New York warning residents of dangerous heat as the games are set to come to nearby MetLife Stadium this weekend in New Jersey. And beginning this Saturday, June 13th, New York-New Jersey Stadium will host eight matches just across the Hudson River, culminating in the most watched sporting event on the planet, the World Cup Final. New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani on Thursday addressing the opening of the 2026 World Cup. One day after the New York Knicks completed the largest comeback in the history of the NBA finals, city officials are now warning of the possible dangers for the next major event. A combination of high temperatures and humidity means the heat index may hit 100 degrees today and tomorrow. Severe thunderstorms may also bring in strong winds and heavy downpours. These conditions are extremely dangerous. The city is now activating free public cooling centers to help people beat the heat. The Brazilian national team is staying in New Jersey, just minutes from New York City. They'll play the first game at the MetLife Stadium against Morocco on Saturday. Although Brazil has a hot tropical climate, the heat in the U.S. is still hard to bear for some of them. A number of Brazilians complained about the heat in America's Northeast when the U.S. hosted the Club World Cup last summer. But the exact heat index depends, of course, on the region of the United States. This map shows all of the stadiums where World Cup matches are going to be held. And this year's World Cup is already starting with the opening game held in Mexico on Thursday. Mexico played South Africa to kick off the tournament. These same teams played in the opening game of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Fans from both nations donning traditional costumes to celebrate their teams playing to open the tournament. Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a highly disputed game, with the referee sending three players off the pitch after fouls. Ariane Costa, NTV News. And as the enthusiasm builds around the FIFA World Cup, a massive watch party is taking place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Organized by Freedom 250, the FIFA World Cup fan zone is attracting soccer fans from across the country as well as the world. NTD's Sam Wong was at the event to hear from the people. How does it feel to be part of the celebration here today? Oh, it feels great to be here. I'm in town from San Diego, and so to come out here and see the game, Mexico, we're rooting for Mexico today, so yeah, it's awesome. We're so happy to be here. It's like, the weather is good, my company is good, so we're having just fun here. It feels nice knowing that there's a lot of people that like the sport, you know, especially here in the United States, because there's a lot of people that say that, you know, a lot of people don't like the sport. It's nice to see so many people out here today. We're here on my wife's work, and then I got the opportunity to come and watch the game today. I didn't even know that we're playing today, so being here at this time at the Capitol is awesome. I mean, D.C. has never done this before, so it's a great opportunity for all the residents to, and, you know, locals to come here and actually watch soccer, so it's great. And we're hosting, so it feels special. You got a team you're rooting for in this World Cup? Man, Argentina, you know, Messi's the GOAT. I just hope he can finish his career with another World Cup. Mexico, of course, yeah. Right now, Mexico, but if you ask me, I'm rooting for France. We're Colombians, so we're always rooting for the Colombians. But this round, I'm going to go for Brazil. It is America's 250th birthday. How does it feel to be out here celebrating this moment in front of the Capitol, watching the World Cup with so many different kinds of people? Man, it feels great. Actually, this is just the start of it for me, because I'm going to the UFC 250 at the White House. It's nice to see that they're doing a lot of things for the events, and, you know, I'm just happy to be here. Oh, my gosh, it's awesome. Like, look at this view. It's beautiful. The Capitol, the game, it's America. We're, you know, land of the free, so we all are here and just enjoying it as much as we can. You know, America, man, it's just unbelievable being part of this year that is taking place, you know, 250 years. Came a long way, yes. I think it's incredible. I mean, ultimately, we get to, like, show the world who we are as a nation and to do it in the Capitol and having all the sites and all the activities, I think it's amazing. And from D.C., we now come back up to here in New York City, where the NYPD had their hands full last night during and after a historic Knicks comeback win. NTT's Sean Marshall has more on that. Police in New York made multiple arrests Wednesday night as Knicks fans packed the streets of Manhattan after their team pulled off the greatest comeback in Finals history. The area here is usually filled up with people, but canceled watch parties and a security perimeter forced fans to spill out into the surrounding streets of Midtown Manhattan during the game. What did you think of the game last night? I'm actually from Texas, so I am a Spurs fan, but I was very shocked. Sorry. I was very shocked, but I thought we were really going to win. I was like, we really have a chance. I couldn't even finish the game. It stressed me out. And what did you think? I'm happy they won because we're in New York, so I'm a Knicks fan now. You know, comeback win built for the city. You know, tough times, playoffs, baby. Knicks in five. But maybe they save it till everyone's back home in six. But all heart. You got to love the all heart. Did you just buy that shirt out here? Yes, sir. You got to support the community. You see someone hustling, selling shirts. You got to support them. Lean in. But Brunson's game-high 36 points led the way. It was Andanobi's 33 points on 7-for-9 shooting from three that really did the heavy lifting for the Knicks, securing the historic victory for New York, who are now just a game away from their first title since 1973. Sean Marshall, NTD News. And now we go deeper into sports news with NTD's Dave Martin. Dave, we've got a lot of sports happening. Obviously, we've got baseball, some college football news, but we're not done yet talking about this Knicks historic comeback. We talked about it first thing in the morning. We were coffeed up because we didn't get a lot of sleep last night. Let's go a level deeper. I mean, it's almost 24 hours later. I'm still stunned at what happened. I mean, a 29-point deficit there early in the second half. It was 81-52. I think that's about the time Wemba Nyama picked up that flagrant foul, which leaves him one flagrant foul, actually, from being a one-game suspension in these NBA Finals, if it possibly comes to that. Of course, this wasn't the prettiest of comebacks. I mean, it was really more defensively than offensively, but that O.G. Ananobi tip-in of a Jalen Brunson miss with just 1.2 seconds left capped a second-half comeback where the Knicks outscored the Spurs 58-30. After halftime, they won 107-106, really one of the most unbelievable games ever. The Knicks didn't even lead in this game until a minute 22 left when Brunson hit about a five-foot floater in the lane to put them up a point. Brunson would finish with 36 points, a game high there. Ananobi with 33. Spurs, meanwhile, saw 60% in the first half, but just 21% after halftime, they ended up having more turnovers in the second half, that's 10, than made shots. They only made eight shots in the entire second half. The 29-point comeback, meanwhile, largest in NBA Finals history, second largest in playoff history. Knicks now lead this series three games to one. Game five will be Saturday night in San Antonio. You know, obviously, if they lose, it's 2-2, and even though it's tied, you'd have to give the advantage of that point probably to the Spurs because of the three remaining games, two are in San Antonio. I know the Knicks already won two there already, but it's not, obviously, you're better at home than you are on the road. You don't want to do a game seven on the road in the NBA Finals. Definitely not. So a crucial win, amazing comeback. I think regardless of who wins this series, last night's tip by O.G. Ananobi is going to go down as one of the greatest moments in modern sport. I'm calling it the O.G. tip-in. Raymond from our office, he said some people online are calling it the hand of God. Just like Maradona's soccer. That's so true. You know, I mean, he didn't go off the backboard. This was like, it probably would be easier to actually hit it off the backboard. You have a little more play off there or even dunk it. I mean, these guys have big hands like in Pommit. He just put a little bit of spin on it. It went through, switched. I mean, that was probably the toughest of the three options. But as we were saying, he was not guarding. He was the one inbounding the pass. Spurs did not guard him. So he ran right there unopposed. No one boxed him out. Jumps in there. He's obviously very athletic. He was waving to Brunson because Brunson was picked up by Wemby and he was waving for the three-point shot. And Brunson took it rightfully, you know, to give an opportunity for a second chance should they need it. And he crashed the boards and nobody boxed out that lane. It's my son's got basketball tournament tomorrow. It always comes back to fundamentals though. Boxing out, you know. Right. It's just amazing. I mean, that's going to go down with like Larry Johnson's four-point play. Probably the Willis-Reed thing. I mean, Willis-Reed is of legendary lore, of course, because they won. But even in a loss that John Starks, the dunk, even in a loss, people still remember that moment with such great pride. I think, hand to God, Yoji Tippin, whatever you want to call it, this is now cemented in New York sports lore. I'm willing to go with either one of them. All right, let's move on. We could talk about it all day long. But I do want to talk about reigning Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal. Did I get his name right? You got his name right. All right. Very good carry. What's happening with him? He had some surgery on his elbow. Well, he's coming back. Now, he's a two-time reigning Cy Young winner in the American League. So, of course, it's a big deal when he misses out. He underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow. That's his pitching elbow. This is back in early May. Now, typically, this kind of procedure requires players to be out for about two to three months. He's coming back after just five weeks. So he will start Saturday against Cleveland. Detroit could certainly use him. They are 29-40 in next-to-last place in the AL Central Division. Skubal, meanwhile, 3-2 in the season with a 2.70 ERAs. Now, those numbers certainly will keep you in the race for the Cy Young. Obviously, he's got some ground to make up since he's missed some starts. But he certainly got a chance at that third straight Cy Young award, which is pretty rare. I think the last person to do it was probably Randy Johnson maybe two decades ago. Big unit, yes. A big unit. Throwing 100-mile-per-hour heaters will take a toll on one's elbow, won't it? I would think so. All right, let's move on. Brendan Soresby, the embroiled now-Texas Tech quarterback. He's moved around a couple times through the portal. He's getting more press for reasons that, you know, quarterbacks don't necessarily want to get press. But is he going to play or is he not going to play? What's happening? Well, at this point, it looks like he's going to play. The question is, is anybody going to want to play them? I mean, the NCAA's hands are tied. They tried to rule him ineligible. A judge, though, granted him an injunction while the trial, before the trial starts, which is like February, which is after the football season. Now, it does seem like most people think this is a bad thing in the sport, you know, allowing a player who's admitted to placing bets on his own team to play without a punishment. Obviously, if fans think these games are fixed, not many would watch them, at least that's from my perspective. It sounds like most in the industry have that perspective, though. Because on Tuesday, the Big 12 athletic directors met, and the other 15 schools in the conference, that's not including Texas Tech, unanimously were unanimously opposed to playing Texas Tech this season if they plan on playing Soresby at quarterback. Now, today, the Big 12 conference presidents met to decide whether to invoke one of their bylaws that would penalize Texas Tech for playing Soresby. Now, specifically, the bylaw allows for the Big 12 to discipline a member for being, quote, engaged in any action or course of conduct materially adverse to the best interests of the conference taken as a whole, end quote. So, a pretty general bylaw. Now, of course, not everybody sees the Soresby thing the same way. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxson has gotten involved, sending a letter to Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, notifying the league that they would be exposed to substantial liability if they take action against Soresby. He also called this whole thing unlawful against them. So, it's starting. It's definitely into the legalese here with about, what, three months to go before the season starts. So, more here to sort out. We'll see. It looks like the Big 12s kind of look like they want to take a stance, but it could be some legal problems if they do. We'll have to see how this goes here. All right, Dave, thanks for keeping us updated. Hey, you're welcome. Thank you. And that is all the time we have for this evening's news, but keep your ear for Capitol Report up next and Tiffany Meyer tonight. She's on at 8 p.m. The most fun you'll have watching the news. Thanks for watching tonight. I'm Cary Dunst. Good night.