Trump News for Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Why it takes days or even weeks for California to count votes

Emily Chang, Devin Dwyer, Abcnews.com

While primary day in California is now over, it could take days or weeks for final vote counts to be determined and some projections to be made.

Trump seeks to split Lebanon talks from war on Iran negotiations

Al Jazeera English

Trump says he wants to keep talks on the conflict in Lebanon separate from negotiations over the war with Iran.

‘This Cruelty is Intentional’: The New Jersey Lawmakers Fighting to Shut Down Delaney Hall

Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone

New Jersey lawmakers like Andy Kim, LaMonica McIver, and Ras Baraka are trying to stop the brutalization of immigrants at Delaney Hall in Newark.

US House of Representatives passes war powers resolution in rebuke to Trump

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Four Republicans allied with Democrats to pass bill to rein in Trump, though it is likely to face a presidential veto.

What just happened in California?

Christian Paz, Vox

Millions of ballots are still being counted in California, where the primary results for the state’s two marquee races for governor and mayor of Los Angeles remain uncalled as of Wednesday afternoon.  That’s on top of a handful of congressional and local race…

Who is Adam Hamawy? Doctor who served in Gaza is on the path to US Congress

Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English

Hamawy's victory in New Jersey likely to make him a rare US Congress member with firsthand experience in besieged Gaza.

How Trump is justifying new tariffs

Cameron Peters, Vox

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump is still trying to implement his tariff a…

House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran

Claudia Grisales, NPR

The vote marked a rare bipartisan rebuke of the war, but is mostly symbolic. Democrats have been unable to pass a war powers resolution in the Senate, and even if they could it would likely be vetoed.

POISED TO ENRICH WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS WHO HOLD MILLIONS IN STOCK...

Annie Massa, Sophie Alexander and Bill Allison, Yahoo Entertainment

POISED TO ENRICH WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS WHO HOLD MILLIONS IN STOCK... (Second column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:SPACEX targets $135 IPO price at valuation of $1.77 trillion... MUSK EXPECTED TO BECOME WORLD'S FIRST TRILLIONAIRE... …

Trump Is Remaking Art in His Image

Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic

His new plan for Freedom 250’s concert series reveals how he sees art and politics as interchangeable.

Mullin says US would be 'happy to send' Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica

Laura Romero, Abcnews.com

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Tuesday that the DHS "will be happy to send" Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica -- contradicting prior DHS statements made in court.

Spanish hotel chain Meliá to shutter hotels in Cuba in latest blow to island's tourism sector

ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ, Yahoo Entertainment

Spanish hotel chain Meliá has joined a growing list of companies with a long-standing presence in Cuba that are withdrawing or limiting their operations on...

Does Israel have nukes? ‘Most of the world assesses they do,’ says Rubio

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

US secretary of state dodges question at congressional hearing on Washington's position on Israel's nuclear programme.

'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks

BBC News

Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.

Satellite images show a blazing Russian oil terminal from Ukraine's strikes during the annual Russian Davos

Jake Epstein, Business Insider

Ukraine also struck a Russian warship at a naval facility near St. Petersburg as guests flocked to the city for Russia's flagship economic forum.

Supreme Court's Alabama redistricting decision could encourage more chaos, experts warn

Nina Totenberg, NPR

The court's repudiation of a lower court decision was only the latest case in which it has played a role in changing the congressional maps for Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, and California.

Colorado Governor Vetoes Surveillance Pricing Ban as Public Backlash Against the Tech Grows

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

Gov. Jared Polis says he's worried about "discouraging perfectly acceptable uses of technology."

Sonia Sotomayor Bluntly Exposed the Supreme Court’s Latest Voting Rights Lie

Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern, Slate Magazine

SCOTUS delivered yet another crushing blow to voting rights on Tuesday night, issuing a 6–3 decision over the shadow docket.

Murder charge filed against suspect in beating death of owner of Trump-themed home

Bill Hutchinson, Abcnews.com

Amended charges were filed on Wednesday against the suspect in the beating death of the owner of a Trump-themed home.

Trump Is Scrapping 900 Deep-Sea Sensors Used to Track El Niño

Matthew Phelan, Gizmodo.com

The Trump administration plans to scrap a $368-million investment in deep-sea ocean monitoring that is critical to monitoring extreme weather.

CBS News leadership has been firing '60 Minutes' correspondents. Here's who's gone and who's left.

James Faris, Business Insider

CBS News' "60 Minutes" has lost another correspondent after the firing of longtime reporter Scott Pelley. Here's a rundown of the recent changes.

Healthcare groups sue Trump administration over student loan caps

Arthur Jones II, Abcnews.com

The groups sued over a federal rule limiting student loan borrowing for some graduate degree programs that impact healthcare professionals.

Elon Musk and America’s Far Right Stoke Anger Over Murder of UK Teen

David Gilbert, Wired

Influential figures, including Nick Fuentes, have been accused of “hijacking” the murder of Henry Nowak to push a racist agenda.

Key takeaways from primary elections in Los Angeles, Iowa and New Jersey

Oren Oppenheim, Abcnews.com

Embattled incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has reason for enthusiasm in Los Angeles.

The Supreme Court’s new decision tilting the midterms toward Republicans, explained

Ian Millhiser, Vox

Here’s a familiar story. On Tuesday night, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that will almost certainly give the Republican Party an additional seat in the US House of Representatives. Not all of the justices disclosed how they voted, but the decision …

US slashes visa processing hubs across Africa

Adrian Elimian, Semafor.com

The cutbacks will require citizens of countries without a hub to travel to an approved site to apply.

Israeli attacks kill nine in Lebanon, reach Beirut outskirts

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The attacks test a US-mediated deal to curb Israel-Hezbollah attacks, and new Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington.

SpaceX’s IPO Could Make Some Trump Administration Officials Even Richer

Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com

Several Trump administration officials held millions in SpaceX and xAI equity ahead of the company’s planned massive IPO.

Lula says Brazil cannot ‘accept treatment’ after new US tariffs proposed

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Brazil's president says he was surprised by the proposed 25 percent tariffs, which came amid signs relations improving.

George Santos Strikes Again

Claire Guinan, Jezebel

Four months after being released from federal prison, Santos may have crossed insider trading with prediction markets off his crime bucket list!

US cites forced labour concerns as grounds for new tariffs

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

USTR's proposal comes from a Section 301 unfair trade practices investigation designed to help rebuild Trump's tariffs.

Netanyahu downplays US-Israel rift after Trump confirms criticism

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

US president acknowledges he had harsh words for Netanyahu over Lebanon attacks but says he 'likes' the Israeli leader.

Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign

ASTRID SUÁREZ, Yahoo Entertainment

Colombian lawyer and presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who secured the most votes in the first round of Colombia’s elections, on Wednesday tha...

National Symphony Orchestra “May Not Survive” Trump’s Kennedy Center Chaos

Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork

Ben Folds, the former artistic advisor to the NSO, broke the news in an open letter

Transgender US troops can continue serving for now, in a major reversal for Trump

Kelsey Baker, Business Insider

An appeals court ruled that the Pentagon failed to show that transgender troops harm national security. It may not be the final word on their careers.

European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment

By Johann M Cherian, Utkarsh Hathi and Ragini Mathur, Yahoo Entertainment

By Johann M Cherian, Utkarsh Hathi and Ragini Mathur June 3 (Reuters) - European shares slipped on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions and fresh...

What is the St Petersburg forum, Putin’s economic outreach to the world?

Caolán Magee, Al Jazeera English

A Ukrainian drone strike targeted energy facilities near St Petersburg hours before the forum began.

US Homeland Security cancels most pending Noem-era contracts after review

By Ted Hesson and David Shepardson, Yahoo Entertainment

By Ted Hesson and David Shepardson WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - The U.S.

WATCH: Police investigate mystery men emerging from manholes

ABC News, Abcnews.com

A subterranean mystery in New York after surveillance video captured groups of people entering and emerging from manholes around the city. Police are trying to identify them.

We’ve Made Some Totally Planned Changes to America’s 250th

Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic

Who needed music anyway?

Immigration Judge Calls to Deport Teen Boy... Who’s Been Dead for More Than a Year

Danielle Han, Jezebel

“This is the banality of evil,” the teen’s lawyer—who appeared in court on his behalf—told the Guardian.

'Maybe we'll never take it down': Trump suggests UFC arena could stay on WH grounds

Isabella Murray, Abcnews.com

The "UFC Freedom Fights 250" will take place on June 14.

Trump admin proposes broad new tariffs on top trading partners

Elizabeth Schulze, Isabella Murray, Abcnews.com

The Trump administration is proposing a broad new set of tariffs on dozens of key trading partners, including the European Union, China, Mexico and Canada.

Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly election map

Devin Dwyer, Abcnews.com

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama Republicans to use a contested 2023 congressional map previously blocked by a lower court.

‘Doesn’t seem qualified’: Who is Bill Pulte, acting US intelligence chief?

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Republican and Democratic lawmakers have questioned the credentials of President Trump's latest appointee.

Harley-Davidson anti-DEI campaign revs up over new 'woke' allegations

Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, USA Today

The anti-DEI campaign targeting Harley-Davidson is back and activist Robby Starbuck is calling on riders to abandon the "woke" motorcycle company.

Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg as key Putin economic forum opens

David Brennan, Patrick Reevell, Abcnews.com

Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia's largest oil terminals in St. Petersburg overnight into Wednesday morning, sending plumes of black smoke towering over the city.

Donald Trump’s Superficiality Is Bone Deep

Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic

For the shallowest man ever to occupy the presidency, surface appeal is a guiding principle.

Why is France so invested in the future of Lebanon?

Caolán Magee, Al Jazeera English

Analysts say France is hoping to reassert its diminishing influence in the region.

We're Fortunate the Trump Admin's Cowardice Sometimes Blocks Its Corruption

Jim Vorel, Jezebel

I mean, it's only $1.8 billion; why shouldn't the government be able to change its mind every 24 hours about how it will be spent?

Interest in a Potentially Toxic Measles Treatment Spiked After Joe Rogan Bump, Study Says

Matthew Phelan, Gizmodo.com

Comments by RFK Jr. and Joe Rogan appear to have encouraged a 38.7% increase in vitamin A poisoning cases early last year.

What smart people are saying about Scott Pelley being fired from '60 Minutes'

Pete Syme, Business Insider

Scott Pelley, the veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent, was fired from CBS News on Tuesday after reportedly criticizing Bari Weiss.

Israel is building more military posts in Gaza, satellite imagery shows

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

An investigation by Al Jazeera has identified 40 distinct Israeli military outposts entrenched within Gaza.

Forget the Forever Wars. We May Be in Forever Limbo.

Vivian Salama, Jonathan Lemire, Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic

Trump wants out of Iran, but he doesn’t want a nuclear deal worse than Obama’s.

Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain hit: Is the war in the Gulf escalating again?

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Secretary of State Rubio tells US lawmakers the war on Iran is over, amid recent attacks on Iran and Gulf countries.

He’s a Reality TV Villain and a Conservative Candidate in a Blue City. His Success Is a Warning to Democrats Everywhere.

Alex Kirshner, Slate Magazine

An unlikely conservative candidate is building a movement in a blue city. Democrats helped him do it.

The Draft Is Unpopular. Registration Becomes Automatic in December Anyway.

J.D. Tuccille, Yahoo Entertainment

The federal government will now dig through databases to register 18-year-olds for conscription.

Don’t Build the Arch

Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic

Trump’s colossal monument would mar Washington’s skyline and disrupt one of its most sacred spaces.

Women May Have No Place in Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon—But Jan. 6 Insurrectionists Do!

Danielle Han, Jezebel

Elias Irizarry, who entered the Capitol through a broken window clutching a metal pole, is now a counterterrorism specialist at the Pentagon.

10 Wednesday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

My mid-week morning plane reads: • Real-Estate Agents Are Quitting the Slow Housing Market: Four years into a struggling market, even agents who survived the initial shakeout are hitting their breaking point. Fewer sales, longer timelines, second jobs. (Wall …

Hilton, Becerra lead California governor race: Key primary election results

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

California, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota held key primaries on Tuesday.

UK-China ‘ice age’ thaws: Why the West needs Beijing

Federica Marsi, Al Jazeera English

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper hails ‘candour and respect’ in new ties with Beijing, despite differences.

Democrat and Republican go head-to-head in California governor race

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

California could have its first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger ended his two terms in 2011.

The White House's new site about 'aliens' has nothing to do with UFOs

Huo Jingnan, NPR

The site compares undocumented immigrants to extraterrestrials, refers to people as "it," and says "they do not belong here"

Iranian drone hits Kuwait’s main airport after US strikes Qeshm Island

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Clashes continue as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran shows little progress.

President Trump seeks control of science funding

Katia Riddle, NPR

The White House and the Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars federal grants. This move has implications for areas as broad as housing and transportation, but science and health would be the most significantly i…

Can a US president promote stock they’ve invested in

Al Jazeera English

Can a US president promote stock they’ve invested in

California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two

Marisa Lagos, NPR

Republicans and Democrats all compete together in the unusual primary to set the one-on-one race in November. Two Democrats and one Republican were in close contention.

After decades of rising support, same-sex marriage acceptance may be stalling, Gallup poll shows

GEOFF MULVIHILL and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX, Yahoo Entertainment

Acceptance of same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has flattened after more than two decades of steadily increasing support, with an ongoing decli...

US broadcaster CBS fires 60 Minutes’s Scott Pelley after clash with bosses

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Veteran journalist's dismissal comes after he reportedly accused management of 'murdering' influential news programme.

Trump Administration to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring System

BeauHD, Slashdot.org

The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Science Foundation's $368 million Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of more than 900 deep-sea instruments used to monitor ocean currents, marine ecosystems, carbon absorption, heat waves, fi…

What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

Rubio says the US will lift sanctions on Iran only if it gives up enriched uranium, rejecting a Hormuz-linked deal.

Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra concedes Iowa governor primary

Yahoo Entertainment

Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections

Stephen Fowler, NPR

Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. For governor, Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand ran unopposed as Republicans continue to count votes.

Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary, to face Trump ally Kean

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

Democrats pick former Navy commander to challenge Republican Tom Kean in New Jersey's 7th District.

Benjamin Netanyahu faces Israeli backlash over Lebanon strategy

Al Jazeera English

Hawkish voices in Israel have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of holding back on bombing Beirut.

Insider trading investigation launched into former Rep. George Santos: Sources

Katherine Faulders, Aaron Katersky, Abcnews.com

Federal regulators are investigating disgraced former Congressman George Santos for possible insider trading on the prediction market Kalshi.

CBS News ends '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley's contract after he dramatically called out Bari Weiss

James Faris,Lloyd Lee, Business Insider

CBS News correspondent Scott Pelley is out at "60 Minutes" after over 30 years. He recently took aim at Bari Weiss and new top producer Nick Bilton.

Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favored Alabama congressional districts

Grady Martin, NPR

The ruling means that Alabama's 2026 midterm elections will feature six Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning one.

WATCH: Chicago-bound flight diverts after man tries to open exit door: Sheriff

ABC News, Abcnews.com

The Frontier Airlines flight from Puerto Rico was forced to divert to Miami. The man also allegedly choked an off-duty flight attendant seated next to him.

WATCH: Primary showdowns in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota

ABC News, Abcnews.com

In California, Americans will decide who succeeds Gov. Gavin Newsom, while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is fending off challenges.

WATCH: Mystery men seen entering and emerging from manholes in Brooklyn, Queens

ABC News, Abcnews.com

New York City police are working to identify men seen in video opening manholes and going into sewers.

Trump to attend delayed White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Press freedom advocates, however, have warned that the dinner could give Trump a podium to attack the news media.

Iran war live: US strikes Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain

Lyndal Rowlands, Zaid Sabah, Al Jazeera English

US President Trump reported to lash out at Israeli PM Netanyahu over Israel’s threat to strike Beirut suburbs.