Trump News for Thursday, June 4, 2026

Epic Games asks U.S. Supreme Court to deny Apple’s petition in App Store case

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

Epic Games is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Apple’s latest attempt to challenge two rulings in its long-running legal fight over off-App-Store purchases. Here are the details. more…

Democrat fails to block US measure to deepen Israel military cooperation

Ali Harb, Al Jazeera English

Congressman Ro Khanna says the integration push only boosts Netanyahu, but his push to revoke the measure fell short.

Republicans' sweeping election overhaul fails in the Senate

Miles Parks, NPR

The SAVE America Act, a far-reaching Republican election overhaul that President Trump said should be his congressional allies' top priority, has failed in the Senate.

Democrats force vote on Trump’s $1.8bn settlement fund in ‘vote-a-rama’

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Republicans seek to pass $70bn immigration-enforcement funding, but must endure series of votes on controversial issues.

Donald Trump Schedules D.C. Rally With Lee Greenwood And Christopher Macchio After Artists Bail On Freedom 250 Concert Series

Ted Johnson, Deadline

Donald Trump said that he’s now planning a June 24 rally in Washington, D.C. with Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio performing after a line up of artists pulled out of previous plans for a Freedom 250 concert series on the National Mall. Trump wrote on Tr…

Why is the US so invested in Colombia’s election?

Al Jazeera English

Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains why US officials are invested in Colombia's presidential elections.

President announces plan to build 'Trump Promenade' at Lincoln Memorial

Yahoo Entertainment

Trump invokes Defense Production Act to keep U.S. coal plants running

Dan Vergano, Scientific American

Coal is the most significant fossil fuel contributor to climate change

Trump Administration Tries to Shift Blame for Ebola Response

Nick Turse, The Intercept

After cutting its support for frontline healthcare workers in Central Africa, the Trump administration is pointing fingers. The post Trump Administration Tries to Shift Blame for Ebola Response appeared first on The Intercept.

The Internet Is Mocking Marco Rubio Mercilessly After He Attempted To Defend A Video Of Trump Appearing To Doze Off During A Meeting

Michaela Bramwell, Buzzfeed

"Do they not realize there's video of this stuff?"View Entire Post ›

What to know about Trump's sweeping new tariff proposal

Max Zahn, Abcnews.com

The measure could slap tariffs on 60 U.S. trade partners.

US defence secretary compares Bolivia protests to government ‘overthrow’

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The Trump administration has supported Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz after his electoral victory over left-wing MAS.

Is Graham Platner Too Messy to Flip Maine’s Senate Seat?

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson, Slate Magazine

Some thought Graham Platner could be the future of the Democratic party. Now he's trying to get his campaign past another dumpster fire of his own making.

House Dems Coming Around on Iran War — But Won’t Vote to Stop Israel’s Destruction of Lebanon

Matt Sledge, The Intercept

Though its backers remain optimistic, a bill blocking U.S. support for Israel’s war in Lebanon exposed rifts among Democrats. The post House Dems Coming Around on Iran War — But Won’t Vote to Stop Israel’s Destruction of Lebanon appeared first on The Intercep…

Weakened public health powers raise outbreak risks

Rob Stein, NPR

Some jurisdictions have weakened their public health authorities in response to criticism of lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, vaccine requirements and other COVID-era restrictions.

Ex-Epstein assistant names ex-Florida mayor, celebrity hairstylist as alleged abusers

James Hill, Abcnews.com

Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has asked the DOJ to investigate a former Epstein assistant's allegation of sexual abuse by others in Jeffrey Epstein's orbit.

Trump announces plan to add 'promenade' to Lincoln Memorial

ABC NEWS, Abcnews.com

President Donald Trump announced his administration intends to build a "promenade" to connect the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River.

Block the bombs: Support grows for US bill to restrict arms for Israel

Ali Harb, Al Jazeera English

'Long road' remains ahead as bill garners 73 co-sponsors one year after its introduction in Congress, advocates say.

The Real “Divide” Among Democrats Over Israel Is Between Party Leadership and Voters

Adam Johnson, The Intercept

Supporting Israel is now a fringe position among Democratic voters. Why does the media keep covering it like a 50/50 issue? The post The Real “Divide” Among Democrats Over Israel Is Between Party Leadership and Voters appeared first on The Intercept.

Blanche's nomination for AG could be an uphill battle

Allison Pecorin, Abcnews.com

Should he be nominated for attorney general, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination is expected to face challenges in the Senate.

Feds Charge 2 NIH Scientists With ‘Conspiracy to Smuggle’ Deadly Virus

Matthew Phelan, Gizmodo.com

Researchers with NIH’s Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Montana reentered the country with inactivated mpox. But was that a crime?

Moody's Mark Zandi says the economy is flashing a warning sign even as GDP keeps growing

sobrient@insider.com (Samuel O'Brient), Business Insider

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, says that US GDP growth doesn't mean the economy is in great shape, and headwinds are building.

Trump may tout coal as clean, but experts say there's no such thing

Matthew Glasser, Isabella Murray, Daniel Peck, Abcnews.com

President Donald Trump is expected to announce the allocation of over $700 million federal dollars to upgrade coal power plants and U.S. exports.

Trump accuses California Democrats, without evidence, of trying to 'steal' elections

Emily Chang, Alex Ederson, Abcnews.com

President Donald Trump has accused Democrats in California, without evidence, of trying to "steal" the California gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral primaries.

Trump says Reflecting Pool work is done and it's set to be filled with water

The Associated Press, Abcnews.com

President Donald Trump says the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is complete

Jamelle Bouie: The cruelty is still the point of the...

Jason Kottke, kottke.org

Jamelle Bouie: The cruelty is still the point of the Trump regime. “This isn’t a border security policy. It’s cruelty as governance — directed at people this administration has decided don’t deserve d

The TikTok Ban Was Never About TikTok

Zeyi Yang, Wired

A new documentary chronicles how the app became a stand-in for American anxieties about social media, China, and political power.

Trump official-turned-foe John Bolton accepts plea deal in documents case

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Despite serving as Trump's national security adviser, Bolton has emerged as a top critic of the president.

Jill Biden says Melania Trump 'kept trying to switch the topic to the weather' during their 'frosty' Inauguration Day car ride

tlakritz@businessinsider.com (Talia Lakritz), Business Insider

In her new book, "View from the East Wing," Jill Biden details her "few interactions" with Melania Trump, including an awkward inauguration car ride.

Trump’s attorney general pick has exactly one qualification

Ian Millhiser, Vox

In May 2025, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a Democrat, arrived at an ICE detention facility in his New Jersey city and asked for a tour. Though he was initially let inside the facility’s gate, he was soon confronted by about a dozen federal law enforcement officer…

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

The Associated Press, NPR

State media photos on the place showed it is likely a plant to produce weapons-grade uranium.

GERE SLAMS 'MANIAC' TRUMP...

Meera Navlakha, Daily Beast

Richard Gere made a dark comparison to illustrate the downfall of democracy in the United States, torching “maniac” Donald Trump and his administration in th...

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White House Accused Of Concealing Trump’s Medical History After Truth About Hair-Loss Treatment Discovered

Gabija Saveiskyte, Boredpanda.com

“It raises significant questions of what else is possibly not being revealed,” a medical expert said on Donald Trump’s latest medical report.

Flesh-Eating Screwworm Maggots Are Back in the US

Ed Cara, Gizmodo.com

The parasitic fly has resurged throughout the Americas since 2023.

A dying satellite company sold spectrum to Elon Musk—and turned $11.1 billion in SpaceX stock into the Fortune 500’s best shareholder return

Sasha Rogelberg, Yahoo Entertainment

“They've been the best company I've ever worked with in 45 years,” EchoStar president and cofounder Charlie Ergen said of SpaceX.

‘Unpatriotic’: Trump decries Republicans who voted to constrain Iran war

Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English

Trump takes aim at lawmakers after House passes war powers resolution; advocates call on Senate to advance the measure.

MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight

Meg Duff, Al Jazeera English

'Make America Healthy Again' activists see legislative wins, White House disappointments and questions for the midterms.

Lebanon’s latest truce: What is different from the April agreement?

Caolán Magee, Al Jazeera English

The ceasefire's prospects appear uncertain before its implementation has even started.

Thousands protest in Albania against coastal resort linked to Jared Kushner

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Environmental organisations have called for the project's suspension, citing threats to biodiversity.

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source

ERIC TUCKER, Yahoo Entertainment

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a de...

The Iran War and the End of the “Middle East”

Ishaan Tharoor, The New Yorker

Ishaan Tharoor catalogues how, with the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s vision for the Middle East has had unintended consequences.

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companies

LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Yahoo Entertainment

The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Thursday in a case about the power of federal regulators to enforce data privacy laws on telecommunicat...

MAGA’s Precious Beef Supply Is Under Threat from an Unstoppable Parasite We've Failed to Contain

Jim Vorel, Jezebel

Get ready for beef prices to go through the roof, if the New World Screwworm becomes an epidemic in U.S. steer herds.

MS NOW Hires Brian Bennett As National Security Director

Ted Johnson, Deadline

Brian Bennett is joining MS NOW as national security director, overseeing national security reporting at the White House and across the Trump administration. Bennett most recently has been senior White House correspondent for Time, and covered the Joe Biden, …

Elon Musk is steamrolling Wall Street to become a trillionaire

Nilay Patel, The Verge

Today on Decoder, I’m talking to Ryan Mac, a technology reporter at The New York Times and coauthor of the excellent book Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, which came out in 2024. I can’t recommend it enough.  I wanted to have Ryan on the show…

Why is a US Ebola facility in Kenya sparking protests?

Shola Lawal, Al Jazeera English

The plan has drawn backlash from Kenyans as well as the country’s union of healthcare workers.

Why LGBTQ fans are snubbing World Cup games in America

Becky Thompson, Sky Sports

There’s a notable absence from this summer’s FIFA men’s World Cup that you might have missed.

Rights group sues South African government over US arms exports

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Case challenges permits approved by South Africa’s arms control body, citing compliance failures and oversight gaps.

Gun control group sues ATF over records release

Jaclyn Diaz, NPR

Brady, a nonprofit gun control advocacy group, is suing the ATF and the DOJ over their refusals to release documents and other information about who the largest sellers of crime guns in the U.S. are.

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Ella Nilsen, Andrew Freedman, CNN, CNN

Scientists across multiple disciplines are raising the alarm after the White House proposed taking greater control over how scientific research gets funded a...

The Alligator Alcatraz Boondoggle

Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic

The immigrant-detention facility, which may soon be shut down, has been a cruel and costly publicity stunt.

The Download: AI-generated lawsuits and virtual power plants for data centers

Thomas Macaulay, MIT Technology Review

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How courts are coping with a flood of AI-generated lawsuits Most days in her chambers, Judge Maritza Braswell, a federal …

Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran

James FitzGerald, BBC News

The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.

Senate to start debate on ICE funding. And, Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire

Brittney Melton, NPR

Senate Republicans are moving forward on a bill to fund immigration enforcement through the end of Trump's term. And, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire that could aid in ending the war in Iran.

Labour’s Love Lost

Geoffrey Wheatcroft, The New York Review of Books

With Keir Starmer’s and his party’s future in doubt after local elections in May, there is a paucity of talent among his rivals.

Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia

COLLIN BINKLEY, Yahoo Entertainment

A year ago, the White House was unleashing a blitz on higher education. At one campus after another, Trump officials opened investigations and cut federal f...

Is the GOP Starting to Defy Trump?

Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic

Republicans aren’t automatically falling in line anymore.

10 Thursday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

My morning train WFH reads: • Shorting SpaceX? Jefferies Becomes Go-To Bank After IPO Miss:  It’s the kind of look that ambitious investment bankers usually strive to avoid: When SpaceX named the roughly two dozen firms handling its IPO, Jefferies Financial G…

Trump says 'Eiffel Tower' like UFC structure may stay

Paul Battison, BBC News

President Donald Trump says he may choose to leave a purpose-built UFC arena standing at the White House because it is "attractive to a lot of people".

Ireland’s Black community opens up about racism after ‘George Floyd moment’

Priyanka Borpujari, Al Jazeera English

In the wake of Yves Sakila's death following a violent restraint, many say racism in Ireland is an overlooked scourge.

Bill Pulte, Trump’s New Pick for DNI, is Inexperienced, Unqualified, and the Winner of a Creepy Dildo Award

Danielle Han, Jezebel

As head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Pulte’s used his position to launch unnecessary mortgage fraud investigations against Trump’s enemies.

US House votes to end Trump’s Iran war: Does it matter?

Shola Lawal, Al Jazeera English

Four Republicans join Democrats in rare rebuke of president. But Congress still far from able to stop further attacks.

Sam Altman and Dario Amodei Agree for Once, Sign Letter Against AI-Assisted Bioweapons

Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com

The rival AI CEOs joined a long list of AI stakeholders as well as scientists.

The Pentagon has gutted its civilian workforce under Trump. The cuts were haphazard, watchdog says

Chris Panella, Business Insider

Nearly 80,000 civilian workers were shed, but the challenges spurred by the cuts aren't wholly new to the Defense Department.

Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh FM who beat Cyprus to UNGA presidency?

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Rahman, a career diplomat who held several portfolios at the global body, beats Cyprus’s Ambassador Andreas Kakouris.

UK media fails to disclose defence sector links in nearly 60% of cases

Iain Overton, Aoav.org.uk

Here AOAV finds that UK media outlets frequently present retired senior military figures as independent defence experts without disclosing their commercial ties to defence, security, intelligence, and technology industries, potentially obscuring conflicts of …

Morning news brief

Leila Fadel, NPR

Some Republicans' growing frustrations with Trump is beginning to show, Trump and Netanyahu have a tense call over Israel's actions in Lebanon, Russia's economic forum opens.

Video: US House of Representatives votes to block further war on Iran

Al Jazeera English

Republican-led US House of Representatives passed a resolution to halt any further push of the war on Iran.

Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Deal is made through US-brokered talks in Washington, DC, that did not include Hezbollah.

Iran war day 97: Tehran says no progress in talks; Israel attacks Lebanon

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

Israel carries out drone attacks on Lebanon after agreeing to renew ceasefire as Tehran defends attacks on Gulf nations.

Gaza is being offered coercion, not reconstruction

Said Arikat, Al Jazeera English

Mladenov’s plan turns rebuilding from a humanitarian obligation into a weapon of political control.

What are the Ebola vaccines under research, and when will they be ready?

Shola Lawal, Al Jazeera English

At least three vaccines are being funded, research being fast-tracked as the outbreak spreads faster than the response.

Plans for a Trump family-linked resort spark protests in Albania

The Associated Press, NPR

A coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania. The government says the project will transform the nation, but environmental campaigners and critics oppose it.

A question looms over Iran diplomacy: Is Trump being straight with the American people?

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN, CNN

President Donald Trump’s ability to shock and outrage Washington elites is a superpower when it comes to solidifying his political base.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX eyes $1.77tn valuation ahead of historic IPO

John Power, Al Jazeera English

Texas-based rocket company announces plans to sell shares at $135 apiece, aiming to raise approximately $75bn.

Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general soon: Sources

Katherine Faulders, Nicholas Kerr, Abcnews.com

President Donald Trump, during a dinner, announced his intent to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the post permanently, according to two sources.

House delivers rebuke to Trump with vote to end Iran war

Lauren Peller, Abcnews.com

The House adopts resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers by a 215-208 vote, delivering a rebuke to the administration’s handling of the conflict for the first time.