Supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi run in the streets during protests June 16, 2009 in Tehran, Iran. Getty Images
Here are the big stories on the agenda today:
- A clampdown in Iran. All foreign journalists – now banned from covering demonstrations on the streets, told to stay in their hotel rooms. But we have the pictures the Iranian government doesn't want you to see. Our Christiane Amanpour, who was a victim of the crackdown first-hand is live on Iran’s attempt to control the message.
- President Obama is ready to grant health care and other benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees. But is it enough to win over gay and lesbian groups, who say they're disappointed by the president's policies. We’re live at the White House.
- New developments on the fate of two American reporters, sentenced to hard time in North Korea. That country now claiming Laura Ling and Euna Lee admit committing the crimes with which they were charged. This morning we have an exclusive interview with Laura’s sister, Lisa Ling.
- Senator John McCain, live. He's been harshly critical of the way President Obama's handling the Iran uprising. You'll get to hear specifically why.