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President Donald Trump on Wednesday again urged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to reduce interest rates, citing an ADP report that showed the fewest private-sector jobs were added in May in more than two years, The Hill said in a report. Trump stated that Powell is "Too Late" and "must now LOWER THE RATE," adding, "Europe has lowered NINE TIMES!"

President Donald Trump and his allies are engaged in a public conflict, described as a "MAGA rebellion," against the Federalist Society, The Hill said in a report. This conflict stems from President Trump's perception that some of his own judicial appointees, many of whom were recommended by the Society during his first presidential term (2017-2021), are obstructing his current second-term agenda by not aligning with his objectives. These escalating tensions have brought the rift into full public view.

Allies of President Donald Trump are attempting a takeover of the D.C. Bar Association, with voting in the election to lead the prestigious organization concluding on Wednesday, according to a report in The Hill. The election for the association's president is a two-way race between Diane Seltzer and Brad Bondi.

Pressure from the Trump administration is contributing to some companies reducing support for Pride Month and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Axios says in a report. This development coincides with Pew Research Center data from early 2025 showing public skepticism about corporate Pride motives, and reports from Gravity Research, cited by Axios, that nearly 40% of companies are scaling back Pride engagement in 2025 as the administration pressures businesses on DEI.

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's main opposition party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has met with US President Donald Trump, Bloomberg said in a report. The meeting reportedly followed weeks of preparation by Merz, who has a history of both courting and criticizing President Trump. Merz is a prominent figure in German politics and a potential candidate for Chancellor in future elections.

The Democratic Party’s governing body has lost its legal challenge to an executive order issued by Donald Trump during his first presidential term (2017-2021), which Democrats argued would eliminate the bipartisan nature of the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) and shift authority to the White House, Bloomberg said in a report. The party had contended that this past executive action would undermine the FEC's intended structure.

President Donald Trump has nominated Chris Pilkerton to oversee a committee charged with screening foreign investments into the US as well as outbound investments in foreign countries, with a close eye on competition with China, Bloomberg says in a report. Pilkerton was the acting head of the Small Business Administration during President Trump's first term.

A Connecticut school system involved in an ongoing legal dispute regarding its policy allowing transgender student athletes in girls' sports is now under investigation by the Trump administration, the U.S. Department of Education confirmed Tuesday, as per a report in AP. This investigation marks a new development in the national debate on the participation of transgender girls in youth sports, and James Demetriades, the mayor of Cromwell, indicated the town's schools could face the loss of nearly $1 million in federal special education funding as a result.

Citigroup has reportedly reversed its 2018 policy which placed restrictions on providing banking services to retail clients involved in firearm sales, according to a report in New York Post. This development occurred after President Donald Trump publicly criticized financial institutions, accusing them of discriminating against conservatives and industries such as firearms. President Trump's remarks were part of a wider critique of corporations he perceives as being aligned against his political supporters. The 2018 Citi policy had required its retail sector clients selling firearms to adhere to specific 'best practices,' which included restrictions on sales to individuals under 21 and prohibitions on the sale of bump stocks and high-capacity magazines.

US farmer sentiment has surged to a four-year high, driven by optimism for increased crop exports as President Donald Trump's administration pursues new trade agreements with countries including Vietnam and Italy, Bloomberg says in a report. This rise in positive sentiment among American growers is reportedly linked to their expectations of expanding international markets for their agricultural products, a belief fueled by the administration's ongoing efforts to secure more favorable trade conditions globally.

A man was arrested at Mar-a-Lago, the residence of President Donald Trump, after he was reportedly caught scaling a wall on the property, Fox News said in a report. The individual's stated intentions were allegedly to 'marry' President Trump's granddaughter and 'spread the gospel.' Following the incident, the man is facing potential federal charges.

Some House Republicans are expressing regret after President Donald Trump’s extensive domestic policy bill narrowly passed the House by a single vote, with several lawmakers indicating they were not fully aware of the bill's contents, The New York Times said in a report. This regret among certain Republicans follows the bill's passage and is reportedly influenced by factors including public backlash to specific provisions, the emergence of unforeseen negative consequences from the legislation, and targeted criticism from Democrats against those who supported the bill.

Conflicting reports have emerged regarding a potential cryptocurrency wallet linked to President Donald Trump, with his associates reportedly confirming its development while his sons have issued denials, The New York Times said in a report. This back-and-forth on Tuesday has exposed apparent rifts within the family’s and associates' web of digital currency ventures.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier called an audible when he presented President Donald Trump with a Steelers jersey with the No. 47 during a rally in western Pennsylvania last week. Not everyone was thrilled about it. Several fans emailed the team expressing their anger at the gesture, which was not authorized directly by the team. The club responded to those who reached out, writing that the viewpoints of current and former players do not necessarily reflect the view of

President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening is hosting the more than 3,000 political appointees in his administration for one of the largest events ever held on the White House lawn to celebrate their work.

The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court on Monday, asking the court to intervene against a lower court ruling that is currently preventing the administration from implementing large-scale reductions to the federal workforce, the New York Post said in a report. This legal action seeks to enable the administration to proceed with its plans for significant changes to federal employment.

Fox News’s chief political analyst Brit Hume on Monday pushed back against President Donald Trump's previous assertions that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "lacked cards" in negotiations, The Hill said in a report. Following a successful Ukrainian drone attack earlier in the week, Hume stated that Ukraine "has quite a few cards to play," directly challenging Trump's repeated claims about Ukraine's leverage in the over three-year-long conflict.

Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has drawn criticism from Democratic colleagues for admitting she did not read President Donald Trump’s 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' (OBBB), a tax and spending bill, before voting in favor of it, The Guardian said in a report. Greene revealed her unawareness of a provision within the OBBB, reportedly located on pages 278-279, that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence systems for a decade. The Georgia representative stated that had she been aware of this AI language, she would have voted against the entire bill.

Texas Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson is celebrating Trump’s DOGE package he believes will “finally" defund NPR and PBS, which he said have become “nothing more than fake news."

The Trump administration announced on Tuesday the revocation of guidance that required hospitals to provide emergency abortions when necessary to stabilize a patient's medical condition, AP said in a report. This guidance was originally issued in 2022 by the former Biden administration, weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned national abortion rights. The Trump administration's stated rationale for this action is that the 2022 guidance misinterpreted the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) and that abortion regulation is a matter for individual states following the Dobbs decision.

The Justice Department is dropping a lawsuit it filed in 2022 against Peter Navarro, who served as a White House trade adviser during the first Trump administration, over accusations of using an unofficial email account for government work and wrongfully retaining presidential records, AP said in a report. A joint filing on Tuesday by the Justice Department and an attorney for Navarro did not explain the reasons for abandoning the case, which was initiated during the term of former President Joe Biden.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday that President Donald Trump has "no plans" to issue a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month, The Hill said in a report. Leavitt added that there are no plans to dedicate the month of June to any other group or cause, stating during a media briefing at the White House, "There are no plans for a proclamation for the month of June."

A new poll shows President Donald Trump's approval among Latino voters is crashing, and it also indicates his support among independent voters has fallen by 14 percentage points since February, Politico said in a report. These figures point to a significant decline in backing for President Trump from these two key electoral groups.

House Judiciary Committee Democrats, led by Rep. Jerry Nadler and ranking member Jamie Raskin, are urging Republican counterparts to schedule an immediate hearing with the Secretary of Homeland Security after a DHS officer handcuffed one of Nadler's aides at his New York district office last Wednesday, Axios says in a report. The Democrats allege this incident is part of a "broader pattern by President Donald J. Trump and DHS of using unlawful, chaotic, and reckless tactics," citing the staffer's detention—accused by DHS of being confrontational while officers were present due to an immigration court in the same building—as an example. Nadler stated his staff were observing DHS actions towards immigrants and invited observers to his office; the aide was released without charges. Democrats connect this to other actions, such as the indictment of a Milwaukee judge and the prosecution of a New Jersey representative, which they claim are attempts by the Trump administration to intimidate those opposing its immigration policies, while Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, a Trump ally, has previously supported the administration's immigration efforts.

The DNC rolled out a taco truck outside RNC headquarters to troll President Donald Trump on tariffs, using the Wall Street term "TACO" – "Trump Always Chickens Out" – to spotlight how he's backed off from tariffs.

President Donald Trump is asking Congress to claw back $1.1 billion in federal subsidies for public broadcasting that lawmakers approved earlier in 2025, NPR says in a report. This request also includes unspecified cuts to foreign aid. The $1.1 billion figure likely pertains to a specific, recent allocation, potentially supplemental, rather than the standard annual operational support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The President's request is a proposal, as Congress holds the ultimate authority over appropriations.

President Donald Trump has indicated he would consider a pardon for Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently facing sex-trafficking charges, the Washington Post said in a report. Following this statement from President Trump, rapper 50 Cent publicly declared his intention to intervene in an effort to dissuade the President from granting such a pardon.

Signs are emerging that the current Trump administration, led by President Donald Trump, is considering maintaining control over mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a move reportedly aimed at utilizing their profits to help close US budget gaps, according to a report in Bloomberg. This reported consideration contrasts with some investor expectations for the future of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), which have been in federal conservatorship since 2008 and whose profits are largely directed to the US Treasury under an existing agreement.

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has sent letters to United States' trading partners to remind them of an upcoming deadline concerning tariff negotiations, an effort by the current Trump administration to propel these talks forward, according to a White House confirmation reported by Bloomberg. The specific tariff negotiations or the exact nature of the upcoming deadline were not detailed in the initial report, but the USTR is the principal agency for executing US trade policy.

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has reportedly seen subscription sales fall by approximately $1.6 million, a 36% decrease compared with 2024, following President Donald Trump's self-appointment as chair of the institution in February, according to a report in The Guardian. As of the start of June, the center has generated less than $2.7 million through subscriptions to its various performance seasons, a notable decline from the more than $4.4 million generated by the same point a year earlier, based on data cited in the report.

President Donald Trump is increasing his advocacy for senators to pass his proposed "big, beautiful bill," The Hill says in a report. This push occurs as Elon Musk, a billionaire and former adviser to President Trump, has voiced strong opposition to the legislation. Musk is quoted as describing the bill as a "massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill" and a "disgusting abomination."

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) from enforcing parts of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, which had instructed the BOP to cease treatment for transgender inmates’ gender dysphoria, The Hill said in a report. Judge Royce C. Lamberth of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued the ruling, which halts the implementation of the directive that President Trump signed on his first day back in office.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has indefinitely extended a pause of his order which invalidated the bulk of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a report in The Hill. U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras had previously agreed to a two-week hold on his ruling; however, Tuesday’s extension means the pause will remain in effect until an appeals court issues a decision on the matter.

President Donald Trump has not issued a public statement on Ukraine's significant drone operation that reportedly destroyed Russian nuclear-capable bombers, according to a report in Axios. While Ukraine celebrated the strategic success, some influential figures within the MAGA movement expressed suspicion, alleging potential 'Deep State' interference and fearing the operation could escalate the conflict or undermine peace efforts. Figures like Jack Posobiec questioned potential involvement of the former Biden administration in the planning, which began 18 months prior, while others like Charlie Kirk and Rogan O'Handley voiced concerns about the U.S. being drawn into a wider war. The article notes that these reactions highlight a broader skepticism within Trump's base towards Ukraine, contrasting with their relative silence on Russian actions. Trump administration officials have previously indicated the U.S. might disengage from the conflict if peace negotiations do not progress.

Immigration enforcement under the Trump administration is most aggressive in Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia, with a focus on Democratic-leaning urban centers, leveraging cooperative 287(g) agreements with local law enforcement to support President Donald Trump's mass deportation goals, Axios says in a report. Data from March 2025 indicates these states, along with California and New York, account for a high volume of removal orders and pending deportation cases. While border czar Tom Homan describes local partnerships as "force multipliers," some sheriffs, especially in rural areas, report resource limitations and concerns about community trust, issues also raised by immigrant advocates.

Activists involved in the 'Tesla Takedown' campaign are claiming a victory, asserting that Elon Musk is distancing himself from President Donald Trump as a consequence of their protest actions, The New York Times said in a report. These actions reportedly included demonstrations at Tesla showrooms, with the campaign targeting Tesla due to Musk's public statements and perceived political alignments, including interactions with President Trump. The protesters have indicated their intention to broaden their activist efforts.

President Donald Trump initially offered an empathetic response after former President Joe Biden revealed a cancer diagnosis, but this stance was reportedly short-lived as he later reverted to attacks and 'dabbled in conspiracy theories,' The Guardian said in a report. President Trump had written on social media, “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday cautioned President Donald Trump against finalizing a nuclear agreement with Iran that he described as 'watered down,' according to a report in The Hill. This warning comes amid new reports suggesting that a proposed nuclear deal might permit Iran to enrich uranium, a stance that reportedly contrasts with previous suggestions from within the Trump administration that Iran would not be allowed such enrichment capabilities under a new agreement.

Attorneys general from three Democratic-led states have outlined the next phase of their legal challenges against President Donald Trump's current administration, following what they characterized as a 'rapid-fire start' to his second term, NBC News said in a report. In an interview, these state legal chiefs discussed their specific priorities for taking on President Trump's policies and actions in the courts.

President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have prioritized requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration this year, but efforts to turn this into reality are proving difficult, AP says in a report. A federal initiative linked to President Trump has faced a judicial challenge, a broader legislative effort to accomplish this goal does not appear to have enough votes to pass in the Senate, and state-level attempts have also found little success.