Donald Trump News Live: President Donald Trump issued 2,262 'truths' online in 132-day period

President Donald Trump has strongly denied allegations that his actions or criticisms concerning Harvard University are motivated by a personal grudge over a purported rejection by the Ivy League institution, the New York Post said in a report. He characterized these claims, which reportedly surfaced from a reporter, as "totally FALSE." Historically, Donald Trump attended Fordham University for two years before transferring to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, from which he graduated in 1968.

During his current term, President Donald Trump has issued 2,262 social media missives, identified as 'truths', within a 132-day timeframe, The Washington Post said in a report. This activity, noted for occurring day and night, reportedly sets a new personal record for his volume of social media output, exceeding his past benchmarks.

President Donald Trump withdrew his nominee for NASA administrator on May 31, 2025, contributing to uncertainty at the space agency, AP said in a report. This action followed the May 30, 2025, release of budget documents that detailed steep proposed budget and personnel cuts for NASA by the Trump administration, and occurred just days before the nominee’s expected Senate confirmation vote.

North America's largest labor union for firefighters and emergency service workers, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), has officially approved the tax provisions within President Donald Trump's proposed 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', New York Post said in a report. The union's endorsement reportedly characterized the tax cuts as 'common sense'.

The Department of Justice, under the administration of President Donald Trump, has initiated a review of pardons granted during the tenure of former President Joe Biden, as per a report in Fox News. This review is reportedly driven by concerns regarding the use of an AutoPen for signing off on these clemency actions and questions surrounding former President Biden's decision-making capacity at the time. Among the pardons under scrutiny are those issued to death row inmates.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is undertaking a "sales mission" for a substantial legislative package, described by proponents as a “big, beautiful bill,” which encompasses President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, according to a report in The Hill. Johnson has been defending the bill's provisions, including its spending cuts, changes to Medicaid, and the reversal of green-energy tax credits, in response to criticism from fellow Republicans.

Amid recent court rulings concerning President Donald Trump's trade policies, some Republican lawmakers are reportedly expressing support for these judicial decisions or maintaining neutrality, despite a general reluctance to openly oppose the President, The Hill said in a report. This sentiment is noted as many of these lawmakers are uncomfortable with President Trump's trade war. As an example of this stance, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) recently stated to The Hill that he was “sympathetic” to a Senate resolution considered earlier in 2025 which addressed the tariffs.

Miles Taylor, who served as chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security during Donald Trump's first presidential administration and authored material sharply critical of him, is now calling on independent government watchdogs to investigate a past order from Donald Trump, issued during that first term as president, for the department to look into Taylor's government service, AP said in a report. In an interview with The Associated Press, Taylor warned of the far-reaching implications of this directive, which he views as an 'unprecedented' response to his criticisms.

Senior officials at the US Department of Veterans Affairs have recently ordered VA physicians and scientists not to publish in medical journals or speak with the public without first seeking clearance from political appointees of President Donald Trump, according to a report in The Guardian. This directive was reportedly issued hours after the New England Journal of Medicine published a perspective co-authored by two VA pulmonologists. Veterans advocates state this decision fits into what they describe as a historical pattern of censorship by the Trump administration (a past event).

Internal divisions within President Donald Trump's administration over US policy towards Venezuela are causing significant uncertainty for investors, particularly in the bond markets which signal expectations of an eventual deal with Caracas, Financial Times says in a report. This "tug of war" among US officials, occurring as of early June 2025, leaves market participants guessing about the future direction of sanctions and engagement with Nicolás Maduro's government, impacting investment decisions related to the South American nation.

President Donald Trump, the current U.S. President, has recently made inaccurate claims concerning a past healthcare bill's effects on Medicaid funding and the federal deficit, The New York Times Politics said in a report. The article details that these recent assertions by President Trump were intended to alleviate concerns from some lawmakers about the historical bill's cost and its proposed Medicaid reductions, with the publication's fact-check concluding these statements regarding the past legislation's impacts were inaccurate.

A 26-year-old Romanian national, Szabo, has pleaded guilty to charges related to "swatting" over 75 public officials, including former US President Joe Biden, the New York Post Politics said in a report. Szabo and an alleged co-conspirator, 21-year-old Serbian national Nemanja Radovanovic, reportedly targeted approximately 100 individuals, which included members of Congress, governors, cabinet-level executive branch officials, and state officials, by making false emergency reports to dispatch armed police to their locations.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday an ambitious plan to expedite nation-building projects, aiming to transform Canada into "the strongest economy in the G7," BBC News US & Canada reported. This strategic initiative is designed to counter the economic influence and policies of US President Donald Trump, including addressing vulnerabilities highlighted by past US tariffs on Canadian goods (a past event) and current trade rhetoric. The plan seeks to bolster Canada's economic resilience and reduce its dependence on US policy shifts.

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced that President Donald Trump's administration will reverse a December 2023 order by former President Joe Biden, a decision that will open millions of acres of Alaska wilderness in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska to federal drilling and mining, The Guardian said in a report. This policy move signals the administration's prioritization of energy production over previous federal protections for the 23 million-acre reserve.

Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, praised current US President Donald Trump for policies related to Iran and steel that were implemented during President Trump's first presidential term, The Washington Post said in a report. This praise for President Trump, who is currently serving his second term, signals Senator Fetterman's continued distancing from some fellow Democrats on specific policy issues, referencing President Trump's past actions such as withdrawing the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal and imposing steel tariffs.

President Donald Trump recently shared an unfounded conspiracy theory on his Truth Social platform by reposting a claim that former President Joe Biden was (past event) executed in 2020 and subsequently replaced with clones or robots, NBC News said in a report. The news outlet's report detailed President Trump's action of sharing this baseless assertion regarding former President Biden.

President Donald Trump's new White House portrait has been unveiled, an event that follows his dismissal of Kim Sajet from her position as head of the National Portrait Gallery just days prior, Fox News said in a report. The dismissal was reportedly due to Sajet's support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and these developments have generated interest and controversy concerning the leadership of the cultural institution.

Demetric D. Scott, a Wisconsin man, was charged on Monday with felony witness intimidation, identity theft, and two counts of bail jumping after allegedly sending a forged letter threatening the life of President Donald Trump to state and federal officials, AP said in a report. Prosecutors stated in a criminal complaint that Scott used the name and return address of Ramón Morales Reyes on the letter, intending to get Reyes deported; Scott's attorney is Robert Hampton III.

Many residents in Virginia's Culpeper County are expressing unhappiness following current US President Donald Trump's pardon of a former sheriff who had been convicted of bribery, NPR says in a report. President Trump described the pardoned individual as a victim who was "persecuted by the Radical left monsters and left for dead," a justification that has not quelled local discontent over the clemency granted to the ex-official found guilty of a serious public corruption offense. This development occurred recently, within the past seven days.

President Donald Trump frequently addresses the issue of antisemitism, yet his approach contains a "notable caveat," as he reportedly made no specific reference to Jews following an attack in Colorado, The New York Times says in a report. This instance is presented by the newspaper as illustrative of a pattern where President Trump's condemnation of antisemitism may be less explicit in certain domestic contexts, particularly when compared to his rhetoric concerning Israel or political adversaries, despite his current role as President of the US. The article's analysis focuses on this perceived selectivity in his responses to antisemitic incidents.

Private attorney and Republican National Committeewoman Harmeet K. Dhillon has sent a letter threatening legal action against California schools, asserting that allowing transgender athletes to compete in high school sports is unconstitutional, The New York Times said in a report. This letter from Dhillon, who is not the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights as was indicated in the article's initial description, challenges California's generally inclusive policies on transgender athlete participation amid ongoing national debate on the issue.

David Frum, a staff writer at The Atlantic, recently analyzed the political transformation of current U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, focusing on Vance's well-documented past criticisms of Donald Trump (made prior to Trump's current term) and his subsequent selection as Trump's running mate in July 2024, at which time Trump was a former president, CNN said in a report. The discussion, part of a CNN segment, explored how Vance transitioned from his critical stance during 2016-2017 to aligning with Trump, a path that contributed to their successful 2024 election bid, leading to President Donald Trump's current second term and Vance's vice presidency. Frum is identified as a conservative voice critical of Trump.

President Donald Trump's administration is emphasizing immigration more than antisemitism in its response to a recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, that targeted a pro-Israel gathering, The Hill said in a report. This approach aligns with the administration's ongoing mission to implement tough immigration policies and its past actions addressing antisemitism, particularly concerning university campus protests related to the Gaza conflict.

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the student-run Harvard Law Review, based on what are described as 'startling accusations' and 'tough talk,' The New York Times said in a report. This development is portrayed as an instance of the current administration of President Donald Trump wielding its power to further its political agenda. The article highlights the alleged involvement of 'a Stephen Miller staffer,' connecting the current actions to the influence of Stephen Miller, who served as a senior advisor to President Trump during his first presidential term (2017-2021).

Harvard University officials, in a new court filing submitted on Monday, detailed the extent of cuts that a previous administration of Donald Trump had made to a broad swath of university research projects, The New York Times said in a report. Harvard argues in the filing that these past funding reductions were wasteful and outlined their impact on numerous research initiatives.

The U.S. Justice Department filed charges between 2017 and 2021 against two foreign nationals for their alleged role in a scheme to smuggle U.S. military equipment and technology, including missiles, into China, as per a report in Fox News. These historical charges were linked to a visa crackdown implemented during the first presidential term (2017-2021) of current U.S. President Donald Trump. The case, highlighted in the recent report, underscores long-standing U.S. concerns and efforts to counter Chinese espionage and illicit technology transfer.

Current U.S. President Donald Trump implored New Jersey voters on Monday, 2025-06-02, to support Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the state's gubernatorial primary, with early in-person voting commencing Tuesday, 2025-06-03, AP says in a report. During a telephone rally for Ciattarelli, a former state lawmaker, President Trump stated that New Jersey was "ready to pop out of blue horror show" and prepared for a change after years of Democratic control.

The administration of President Donald Trump is currently facing an internal conflict regarding federal regulation for two-man freight train crews, a departure from the position taken during his first term (past event) when an Obama-era (past event) proposal for such a mandate was withdrawn, National Review said in a report. This internal debate highlights a potential shift or inconsistency on the regulatory issue, especially following increased scrutiny on rail safety after past incidents like the February 2023 East Palestine derailment (past event). The first Trump administration (past event) had cited a lack of safety justification for withdrawing the proposed rule, which was never finalized under former President Barack Obama.

Veteran broadcaster Chuck Todd, who left NBC News earlier in 2025, has claimed that his car tires were slashed following criticism he received from Donald Trump during Trump's first term as President, The Hill says in a report. Todd also stated that other individuals have had to increase their security measures due to threats perceived to stem from supporters of President Donald Trump, who is currently serving his second term.

President Donald Trump signed pardons on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, for Tanner Mansell and John Moore Jr., two South Florida shark divers, The Guardian said in a report. Mansell and Moore Jr. had been convicted in 2022, a past event, of theft of property within special maritime jurisdiction after they freed 19 sharks and a giant grouper from a fisherman’s longline several miles off the Florida coast.

The administration of President Donald Trump has put forward a detailed budget request that aims to reduce funding for science, staffing, and various programs within several federal agencies focused on the environment, The Hill said in a report. Entities such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Park Service are targeted by these proposed cuts. This approach is reminiscent of actions taken during President Trump's past term (2017-2021), which also included efforts to decrease environmental regulation and agency budgets.

President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to undercut a reported proposal from his special envoy to Iran, declaring he will insist Tehran completely dismantle its uranium enrichment program as a condition for any sanctions relief, AP said in a report. This position clarifies that the Trump administration, despite some past ambiguity from officials including the envoy, will not allow Iran to retain capacity for even low-level uranium enrichment for civilian purposes. The President's statement reinforces a hardline stance on Iran's nuclear activities.

Top Trump administration officials, including U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, recently visited Alaska's Prudhoe Bay oil field to promote expanded drilling, AP said in a report. During the tour, which occurred on a recent Monday, Energy Secretary Wright stated President Donald Trump's desire for increased Alaskan oil production and a potential "big, beautiful twin" to the existing Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. This visit and the accompanying statements highlight the administration's ongoing "Energy Dominance" agenda, which contrasts with the energy policies of the former administration under past President Joe Biden.

The White House, under current President Donald Trump, has proposed a budget of $94.7 billion to fund the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in fiscal year 2026, a significant decrease of more than $31 billion compared to the enacted funding for fiscal year 2025, The Hill says in a report. This proposal signals the administration's fiscal priorities for the upcoming budget cycle, which begins October 1, 2025.

Democratic lawmakers are strongly criticizing Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, who serves under President Donald Trump, for his recent assertion that a significant Republican legislative proposal will not result in any individuals losing their Medicaid benefits, The Hill said in a report. This claim, made by Vought on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, directly contradicts independent analyses which, according to the Democrats, warn that billions of people could lose their health coverage if the bill becomes law. Democrats have labeled Vought's statements as "outrageous lies."

Republicans are actively challenging the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Congress's official budget scorer, over projections for a major package of President Donald Trump's tax priorities, asserting the plan will be costless despite multiple analyses indicating a price tag of trillions of dollars over the next decade, The Hill said in a report. This development occurs as the CBO has not yet released its final estimate of the House Republican's specific proposal and against a backdrop of ongoing debates about the national debt and (historical context) previous instances of political criticism directed at CBO's analyses, such as those surrounding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (a past event).

The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, June 2, 2025, defended the agency's tactics against criticism that authorities are being too heavy-handed as they ramp up arrests nationwide toward President Donald Trump's promises of mass deportations, AP said in a report. This defense follows an incident on Friday, May 30, 2025, where San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria stated he was “deeply upset” by an ICE operation at a popular Italian restaurant just before dinner, which reportedly led to a chaotic showdown with customers and witnesses shouting and smoke bombs filling the air.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants Democrats to unite to inflict pain on Senate Republicans as they work to ram President Trump’s wish list of policy desires through the Senate.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to discuss the ongoing trade war, a conversation prompted by President Trump's concerns over China's recent restrictions on the export of certain rare-earth elements, the New York Post said in a report. These discussions follow China's implementation in late May 2025 of new export controls on these strategically important minerals, which are crucial for technologies like lasers, wind turbines, and electric cars, citing national security. In late May and early June 2025, US officials publicly expressed alarm about the nation's supply chain vulnerability due to its reliance on China for these materials. This situation unfolds against a backdrop of existing US tariffs on Chinese goods, a measure from past trade disputes, and ongoing US efforts since 2021 to develop domestic rare earth processing capabilities.

President Donald Trump is set to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum this week, even as courts challenge the legitimacy of other levies, according to a report in The New York Times. This decision to implement new import duties on these metals comes at a time when the legality of other, previously imposed tariffs is under judicial scrutiny.

President Donald Trump's current domestic agenda bill is fueling a 'donors vs. takers' debate between blue and red states, as per a report in The Hill. This development comes after a successful pressure campaign by blue-state Republicans led to an amendment in the House version of the bill, which now proposes to increase the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap to $40,000. This potential change seeks to alter the $10,000 cap established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, a legislative action from President Trump's first term (past event).

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds has introduced legislation to make permanent several nuclear energy executive orders issued by Donald Trump during his first presidential term, aiming to enhance US production and reform regulations, Fox News said in a report. The proposed bill by the Republican representative seeks to codify these past directives, which were focused on revitalizing the domestic nuclear industry, with the stated goal of boosting US nuclear energy output, overhauling the existing regulatory framework, and establishing American 'dominance' in the global nuclear sector.

Senator Rubio has recently affirmed his support for President Donald Trump's calls for peace, a statement made after Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed or damaged 41 Russian strategic, nuclear-capable bombers and aircraft during attacks on at least four air bases inside Russia, the New York Post said in a report. This stance from Senator Rubio aligns with President Trump's established position of advocating for a swift resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.

President Donald Trump is proposing a new "Gold Card" program that would significantly increase the investment required for immigrant investors to gain U.S. residency, aiming to align with prices set by competitor nations, The Washington Times said in a report. According to President Trump, the United States has historically undervalued its investor visas. This new initiative is presented as distinct from the current EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, which (as of recent changes) has minimum investment thresholds of $800,000 in Targeted Employment Areas and $1.05 million in other areas, suggesting the "Gold Card" would entail a substantially higher entry point. (Historical context: Throughout his first term, 2017-2021, Donald Trump advocated for shifting U.S. immigration towards a 'merit-based' system prioritizing economic contributions).

Judge John Holcomb ruled against the deportation of Venezuelan migrant Darwin Arevalo, citing due process concerns, but concurrently upheld the authority of current US President Donald Trump to invoke the Alien Enemies Act (AEA), Fox News said in a report. The decision, specific to Arevalo's case, underscores a judicial review of executive actions even under national security statutes, balancing them against individual rights.

Republicans are currently rushing to pass President Donald Trump's domestic agenda, which marks the first major legislative challenge for Senator John Thune in his new role as Senate Majority Leader, according to a report in The Washington Post. This legislative push is a critical early test of Thune's leadership and the Republican party's ability to advance President Trump's priorities in the Senate.

Former One America News (OAN) chief Pentagon correspondent Gabrielle Cuccia states she was terminated from the pro-Donald Trump media outlet shortly after publishing a Substack post critical of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, The Guardian says in a report. Cuccia accused Hegseth, who serves in President Donald Trump's administration, of clamping down on press access at the Pentagon, questioning the defense department's motives, and noting his failure to hold a formal press conference since taking office.

US manufacturers have warned that President Donald Trump's trade war is hitting production, with a key survey signaling a third consecutive monthly decline in output, The Guardian said in a report. This development occurred as the US dollar neared a three-year low against sterling on Monday, amid uncertainty over tariffs, some of which were part of trade actions initiated in the past.

As the U.S. Senate reconvenes, a "massive" tax and immigration bill championed by President Donald Trump is on its agenda, according to a report in The Washington Post. This legislative push by the current administration and the Republican-led Congress will see lawmakers deliberate on substantial reforms in both tax policy and immigration law.

The U.S. Department of Energy, under the administration of current President Donald Trump, has directed the Eddystone oil and gas power plant in Pennsylvania to keep its turbines running through the hottest summer months as a precaution against electricity shortfalls in the 13-state mid-Atlantic grid managed by PJM Interconnection, AP said in a report. This directive regarding the plant located south of Philadelphia marks the second instance of the Energy Department using federal authority for this purpose under President Trump's current administration.

President Donald Trump has indicated he would consider a pardon for Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is facing investigations concerning sex-trafficking allegations, The Washington Post said in a report. In response to President Trump's remarks, rapper 50 Cent stated he intends to intervene and attempt to dissuade him from granting clemency. The potential for a presidential pardon is significant as such pardons apply only to federal offenses, and it remains unclear whether any charges against Combs would be federal or state.

The administration of President Donald Trump is contemplating new clinical trials for Covid boosters and moves to restrict Covid vaccines for children and others, The Guardian said in a report. These considerations have prompted frustration and anger from parents whose children participated in past pediatric vaccine clinical trials. Sophia Bessias, a parent whose children were involved in the Pfizer pediatric vaccine trial (a past event), expressed dismay, stating, “It’s really devastating to see this evidence base officially ignored and discarded.”

President Donald Trump's administration has set tariffs at 10 percent, with the possibility of this being the final rate, in an effort to achieve domestic manufacturing goals, The Hill said in a report. However, concerns have been raised that this 10 percent tariff level may not be sufficient to stimulate a significant resurgence in U.S. domestic manufacturing and could potentially exacerbate inflation. This policy move comes against a backdrop of ongoing supply chain vulnerabilities and existing inflationary pressures in the economy, and follows previous tariff implementations by Donald Trump during his first presidential term (a past event from 2018-2020).

The United Kingdom plans to build new nuclear-powered attack submarines and prepare its army for European conflict, aiming to become a "battle-ready, armor-clad nation," Labour leader Keir Starmer announced on a recent Monday, AP said in a report. This significant defense overhaul, described as the most sweeping since the Soviet Union's collapse (a past event over three decades ago), is intended to counter the perceived threat from Russia and to signal the UK's commitment to its own and European security to the administration of current US President Donald Trump.

A second group of white South Africans has arrived in the United States under a new refugee program associated with the current Trump administration, with officials and advocacy groups confirming the development on Monday, AP said in a report. This group, consisting of nine people including families and children, arrived late last week, according to Jaco Kleynhans, head of international liaison at the Solidarity Movement; a U.S. Embassy spokesperson also acknowledged the arrivals.

Recent comments by President Donald Trump concerning the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have spurred renewed investor interest, notably from figures like Bill Ackman and John Paulson, who anticipate significant returns from potential changes to the government-sponsored enterprises, according to a report in FinancialTimes. These entities have been under government conservatorship since the 2008 financial crisis (a past event). President Trump's remarks suggest a possible move towards ending this conservatorship, which could make existing investor stakes in the companies considerably more valuable. This stance is consistent with President Trump's broader platform favoring deregulation, a theme evident during his past administration (2017-2021) and in his current policy discussions.

North Macedonia announced plans on Monday to eliminate all import tariffs on goods from the United States, a proposal that requires parliamentary approval, AP said in a report. This initiative is an effort to secure a reciprocal zero-tariff deal with the administration of current US President Donald Trump, following the imposition of a 33% US tariff on North Macedonian goods—a rate significantly higher than the 20% tariff the US applied to European Union products. A North Macedonian official stated the unilateral reduction aims to "accelerate the process of reciprocity."

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently characterized President Donald Trump's 2024 election victory as a "primal scream" from angry voters, suggesting deep-seated frustration fueled the outcome, the New York Post said in a report. Walz, a Democrat, further acknowledged that some of the responsibility for this voter sentiment was "our own doing," implying that the Democratic party's actions or messaging contributed to the factors leading to Trump's re-election in the past 2024 election.

Elon Musk recently stated that there are actions by President Donald Trump with which he does not entirely agree, but he finds it challenging to discuss these disagreements in interviews because, as he put it, 'it creates a bone of contention,' the New York Post said in a report. This statement from Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), is set against the background of President Trump's significant use of the platform for communication since his account's past reinstatement in November 2022.

Florida Senator Rick Scott has stated his intention, alongside other Senate Republicans, to collaborate with current US President Donald Trump and House Republicans to secure additional budget cuts, aiming to remove "bloat" and tackle the national debt within a final spending bill, New York Post said in a report. Scott is pushing for these further reductions to instill "fiscal sanity" into a significant spending bill endorsed by President Trump, referred to in the source article's headline as Trump’s "big, beautiful" bill.

President Donald Trump has cautioned Senator Rand Paul that opposing the "Big, Beautiful Bill" would be "playing into the hands of the Democrats," New York Post said in a report. This warning comes as the legislation, which narrowly passed the House of Representatives on May 22, 2025, is scheduled for an upcoming vote in the Senate.

The administration of current President Donald Trump intends to utilize a $400 billion "green bank"—understood to be the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO) which received expanded authority under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act passed during former President Joe Biden's term—to provide billions in loans for nuclear reactors, geothermal power, and critical minerals, Bloomberg said in a report. This initiative is detailed in the administration's fiscal year 2026 budget request. This approach contrasts with President Trump's past efforts (during his 2017-2021 term) to eliminate or significantly cut funding for such programs. The plan indicates an intention to use existing government financial mechanisms, established via legislation from a previous administration, to support energy and resource projects aligned with current strategic priorities.

President Donald Trump on Monday, June 2, 2025, blamed the border policies of former President Joe Biden for an antisemitic attack that occurred in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday, June 1, 2025, The Hill said in a report. According to the article, Trump stated that the incident—where a man used a “makeshift flamethrower” and incendiary devices to attack people demonstrating for the release of hostages, injuring several—exemplified the need for secure borders.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and New York Governor Kathy Hochul strongly criticized President Donald Trump's administration, alleging an attempt to "clearly trying to intimidate Democrats" after Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents arrested and handcuffed an aide to Representative Jerry Nadler in Nadler's Manhattan congressional office, New York Post said in a report. This recent incident has prompted strong condemnation from the Democratic leaders, who perceive the federal action as a politically motivated tactic. The specific charges or reasons for the DHS arrest of the aide were not provided in the initial report details.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) argued in a recent podcast appearance that a component of President Donald Trump's political strength is his capacity to create a sense of belonging, particularly for young men, The Hill said in a report. These remarks from Walz, who was reportedly vetted but not selected as then-former Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate during the past 2024 presidential election, highlight ongoing discussions regarding President Trump's voter appeal.

A new burger restaurant chain, "Trump Burger," themed around and devoted to praising current US President Donald Trump, is reportedly growing in Texas, New York Post said in a report. The establishment has drawn criticism from those who do not vocally support President Trump, who find the concept to be in poor taste. This development occurs while President Donald Trump is serving his second term. Observers note the chain's emergence as part of a trend in political consumerism and an extension of President Trump's past extensive history in brand licensing, now deeply intertwined with his political identity; it is seen by supporters as a space for community while opponents view it as a symbol of political polarization.

President Donald Trump is encountering significant doubts from within his own party, the financial community, and prominent figures like Elon Musk concerning his strategy to address the burgeoning national debt, AP said in a report. Financial markets have reacted skeptically to President Trump's promises, with critics like Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Institute highlighting that, historically, rhetoric about substantial spending cuts did not materialize, particularly following the (past event) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which some argue exacerbated the debt. This ongoing skepticism presents a challenge for President Trump in his current term.

The administration of President Donald Trump has appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court's decision that temporarily blocked its current plans for federal workforce reductions, Fox News said in a report. The administration contends the lower court's injunction against its contemporary efforts was wrongly issued. These plans reportedly aim to make it easier to dismiss certain federal employees, echoing a controversial 'Schedule F' executive order from President Trump's first term (October 2020) that sought to reclassify policy-related positions; that historical order was subsequently rescinded in January 2021 by then-President Joe Biden.

President Donald Trump currently holds a net positive approval rating only on the issue of immigration, with recent polling averages updated this past Monday showing a +2.5 percentage point approval on this topic, where 49.6 percent of respondents approve of his handling of the issue, The Hill said in a report. This data was released by Nate Silver’s “Silver Bulletin.”

President Donald Trump is withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman, an entrepreneur with close ties to Elon Musk, for a senior NASA post, The New York Times says in a report. The decision reportedly stems from concerns over potential conflicts of interest due to Isaacman's association with Musk, whose company SpaceX is a major NASA contractor with significant government contracts.

President Donald Trump currently faces significant challenges convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters, and prominent business figures like Elon Musk that his economic policies will not lead to excessive federal debt, AP says in a report. These policies include a major tax reduction package, historically enacted as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and previously implemented tariffs, such as the doubling of duties on foreign steel and aluminum from March 2018 under Section 232. Financial markets have reportedly shown skepticism regarding these measures and their potential to increase government debt. Furthermore, there are recent and growing concerns that these tariffs could translate into higher prices for American consumers on everyday items like groceries and larger purchases such as cars and washing machines.

Poland has elected Nawrocki, a conservative historian and staunch nationalist, as its next president, set to take office on August 6, AP says in a report. His presidency is anticipated to shape Poland's domestic and foreign policies, potentially straining ties with Brussels while aligning the nation more closely with the administration of current US President Donald Trump. This development could also lead to altered policies regarding Ukraine.

President Donald Trump's administration has recently escalated its confrontation with Harvard University, reportedly intensifying actions against the institution, The New York Times said in a report. The New York Times article surveys these ongoing actions, which are part of the administration's broader scrutiny of higher education institutions and touch upon areas that have historically included international student policies, university endowments, and admissions practices.

China on Monday accused the United States of violating a trade agreement, reportedly reached in May 2025 in Geneva, and vowed to take measures to protect its national interests, The Hill says in a report. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated this in response to a recent claim by current US President Donald Trump that Beijing had violated the accord, asserting instead that it is the U.S. that has taken 'multiple discriminatory measures.'

The European Union stated on Monday it is preparing 'countermeasures' against the United States after a surprise announcement from the Trump administration last week rattled global markets and complicated wider tariff negotiations between Brussels and Washington, AP said in a report. This development occurred despite an agreement just last week between EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump to accelerate talks on a deal. The EU indicated these countermeasures would be implemented if negotiations do not result in a balanced outcome.

The Trump administration is proposing to restore the potential for oil and gas drilling on 13 million acres of government-owned Arctic land, The Hill said in a report. These acres, part of the 23-million-acre National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, had previously been restricted by the administration of former President Joe Biden. The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska was originally set aside for petroleum exploration.

The Trump administration's Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has, within the past seven days, introduced a new rule designed to streamline the process for removing federal employees found to have committed 'serious misconduct' after being hired, Fox News said in a report. This initiative by the administration of President Donald Trump aims to make it easier to dismiss federal workers for such misconduct, presented as a measure to enhance accountability within the federal workforce.

US President Donald Trump's proposed budget cuts for scientific research in 2026 could prevent many research breakthroughs from starting, potentially derailing significant scientific journeys, The New York Times said in a report. While these are proposals and Congress holds the final decision-making power on appropriations, the suggested reductions recall similar patterns from President Trump's previous term (2017-2020), a past event where substantial cuts to research agencies were put forward but largely not enacted by Congress. The current proposals are anticipated to trigger considerable debate, with experts warning of negative consequences for innovation, public health, and the US's global scientific leadership if significant cuts to federally funded basic research are implemented.