Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a tense exchange with CBS's Margaret Brennan about Iran's nuclear ambitions. He firmly stated that Iran is actively pursuing nuclear weapons capabilities, emphasizing the regime's possession of necessary materials like highly enriched uranium.

Rubio criticized U.S. intelligence portrayals and referenced an International Atomic Energy Agency report indicating Iran's non-compliance with nuclear obligations.

In the UK, the NHS is increasingly sending patients abroad for medical treatments due to record waiting lists, with a 42% rise in overseas procedures over two years. Health Secretary Wes Streeting called this situation "unacceptable," linking it to a "broken NHS" and promising reforms. Critics warn this trend could worsen healthcare inequalities, as not all patients can afford or are aware of overseas options.

The Digest, 6/22/2025 @530PM, CDT

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