SUMMARY: Former Texas Governor Rick Perry remains active in state and federal policy, notably promoting research on ibogaine, a psychedelic compound believed to aid veterans with PTSD and addiction. Texas recently allocated $50 million to ibogaine clinical studies, championed by Perry and Bryan Hubbard. They also formed Americans for Ibogaine, aiming to expand trials nationwide and reclassify ibogaine for medical use. Perry supports Governor Abbott’s decision to deploy the National Guard to manage protests and commented on the halted Texas Dream Act, attributing its demise to immigration issues under the Biden administration. Perry praised retiring Texas A&M chancellor John Sharp and welcomed incoming chancellor Glenn Hegar.

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SUMMARY: A peaceful “No Kings” protest in downtown Los Angeles on June 14, 2025, turned tense when law enforcement ordered dispersal and deployed tear gas and flashbangs. Police claimed some protesters threw objects, though no video evidence or witness confirmation has surfaced. The protest coincided with Flag Day, President Trump’s birthday, and opposition to his immigration policies. The “No Kings” group urged non-violence, and their organized activities ended by 6 p.m. Despite confusion during dispersal, over 200,000 protested in L.A. and nearly 5 million nationwide. A citywide 8 p.m. curfew was in effect as tensions escalated between protesters and officers.

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SUMMARY: A manhunt is underway for Vance Luther Boelter, accused of attacking Minnesota lawmakers early Saturday. Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in their suburban Brooklyn Park home. Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot multiple times in nearby Champlin. The gunman posed as a police officer in a fake cruiser and carried a manifesto targeting lawmakers and officials. Police believe the shootings were politically motivated. Authorities are increasing security for those named and seek public help. President Trump affirmed a full investigation, urging zero tolerance for such political violence.

Democratic former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed in their Brooklyn Park home. Sen. John Hoffman, also a Democrat, and his wife, Yvette, were injured at their Champlin address

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