Trump News for Thursday, June 5, 2025
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Trump floats cutting Musk’s govt subsidies, contracts amid escalating spat
Firstpost
Late on Thursday, Trump and Musk took to Truth Social and X, respectively, to engage in a war of words that has now turned into a full-blown bashing of each other
Jun 5, 2025, 11:54 PM
Immigrant rights groups sue to invalidate Trump administration's El Salvador prison deal
The Associated Press
A coalition of immigrant rights groups is suing to invalidate the Trump administration's deal to house detainees in a notorious prison in El Salvador.
Jun 5, 2025, 11:52 PM
Trump v Musk: The big, beautiful bust-up everyone knew was coming
Sky News
This almighty row has all the hallmarks of an ugly celebrity breakup, but has implications far beyond their billionaire clique.
Jun 5, 2025, 11:52 PM
Serving coffee in America, under fear of death from the Taliban in Afghanistan
Sky News
"This 2025 version of Trump's 2017 'Muslim ban' turns the so-called American dream into a nightmare for millions around the globe," writes Sky's David Blevins.
Jun 5, 2025, 11:41 PM
Harvard foreign students in limbo as college challenges Trump’s ban
The Associated Press
Harvard University is challenging President Donald Trump’s move to block foreign students from coming to the United States to attend the Ivy League school, calling it illegal retaliation for Harvard’s rejection of White House demands.
Jun 5, 2025, 11:40 PM
For Trump and Musk, breaking up wasn’t all that hard
The Globe and Mail
Washington’s two most powerful men couldn’t live up to Neil Sedaka’s famous song
Jun 5, 2025, 11:39 PM
The Jeffrey Epstein files explained
The Australian Financial Review
In a spat with Donald Trump, Elon Musk invokes the Epstein files, a source of endless speculation and conspiracy.
Jun 5, 2025, 11:33 PM
Timeline of Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s feud
Cable News Network
A public feud between President Donald Trump and his on-again, off-again ally, billionaire Elon Musk, reignited this week after an apparent truce lasted less than a month.
Jun 5, 2025, 11:32 PM
Trump vs. Musk: How a war of words wiped out $150B in Tesla's value
The Associated Press
Shares of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker fell sharply Thursday as investors fear his dispute with President Donald Trump could end up hurting the company.
Jun 5, 2025, 11:23 PM
Harvard files legal challenge over Trump’s ban on U.S. entry for foreign students
The Globe and Mail
Trump’s action are pursuing a ‘government vendetta’ against Harvard, the university says
Jun 5, 2025, 11:22 PM
Musk says Trump appears in Epstein files and $150bn wiped off Tesla's value as row between them explodes
Sky News
In a post on X, the tech billionaire said: "@realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public." He gave no evidence for the claim. The White House described Musk's comments as "unfortunate".
Jun 5, 2025, 11:21 PM
Trump v Musk has got very messy very quickly, and TV's punchline writers will be the only winners
Sky News
This almighty row has all the hallmarks of an ugly celebrity breakup, but has implications far beyond their billionaire clique.
Jun 5, 2025, 11:19 PM
LA28 organizers confident Trump's latest travel ban won't affect Los Angeles Olympics
Toronto Star
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Planning and preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has made “significant progress” and organizers on Thursday expressed confidence that President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban
Jun 5, 2025, 11:17 PM
Groupe Rémabec scales back operation, laying off 1,000 workers
The Globe and Mail
Quebec’s largest private forestry company says it’s facing pressure from Trump’s tariffs and an ‘unstable’ provincial environment
Jun 5, 2025, 11:09 PM
Trump administration, Nippon Steel seek eight-day pause in litigation to resolve merger concerns
The Globe and Mail
The Japanese firm is hoping to move forward with its US$14.9-billion bid for U.S. Steel
Jun 5, 2025, 11:02 PM
Trump not interested in talking to Musk, says official
RTE.ie
US President Donald Trump is not interested in talking with his former ally Elon Musk, amid a bitter feud over the president's sweeping tax-cut bill, a White House official said, adding that no phone call between the two men is planned for the day.
Jun 5, 2025, 11:00 PM
US Supreme Court asked to pause order reinstating Education Department staff
BreakingNews.ie
The order has blocked one of President Donald Trump’s biggest campaign promises.
Jun 5, 2025, 11:00 PM
Elon Musks says SpaceX could begin 'decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft' after Trump threat to cancel contracts
Space.com
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump are having a very public disagreement at the moment, and NASA could get caught in the crosshairs.
Jun 5, 2025, 10:56 PM
An Unlikely Alliance: Trump and Merz Forge New Diplomatic Path
Devdiscourse
During a White House meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz forged a surprisingly amicable relationship, discussing topics like Ukraine and trade. Despite underlying tensions, the leaders bonded over shared conservative values and historical ties between their nations, aiming for stronger future collaboration.
Jun 5, 2025, 10:54 PM
Quiet Skies Program: Political Beneficiary or Aviation Security Asset?
Devdiscourse
The Trump administration has terminated the TSA's 'Quiet Skies' watch list program, citing its misuse for political gain. While some lawmakers argue it compromised national security, others claim it was used to surveil political figures. The decision has sparked debate about balancing aviation security and civil liberties.
Jun 5, 2025, 10:52 PM
After Trump call, Moscow backs his claims of Indo-Pakistan conflict mediation
The Indian Express
This is the first time that Russia has talked about the involvement of the US President in halting the military conflict between the two countries.
Jun 5, 2025, 10:50 PM
Shashi Tharoor-led group meets US V-P Vance, focus on cooperation in counter-terror
The Indian Express
Vance was in India when the Pahalgam terror attack took place on April 22; he and his family had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi the previous day. He had later called up Modi to express condolences, after US President Donald Trump had called up the PM.
Jun 5, 2025, 10:50 PM
The Tech Titan vs. the Politician: Musk and Trump's Surprising Feud
Devdiscourse
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's relationship, once mutually beneficial, has transformed into a public dispute. Trump's threat to terminate government contracts with Musk's companies and Musk's vocal criticism of Trump have turned their alliance into a social media showdown, affecting Tesla's stock and political dynamics.
Jun 5, 2025, 10:42 PM
Tesla's Tumult: Musk's Trump Tiff Tanks Shares
Devdiscourse
Tesla's shares plunged amid a public clash between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump over tax legislation, raising investor concerns about the company's stability. The altercation could lead to regulatory and financial challenges for Tesla, impacting its autonomous vehicle ambitions and overall market performance.
Jun 5, 2025, 10:34 PM