Trump News for Sunday, June 7, 2026

Armenia risking it all over EU fairytale – Russian expert

RT

The results of Armenia’s parliamentary elections largely confirmed a political reality that had already taken shape before the vote, Middle East expert Farhad Ibragimov told RT on Monday morning

AMA To Launch U.S. Campaign To Rebuild ‘Trust In Medicine, Science’

Bruce Japsen, Senior Contributor, Bruce Japsen, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/, Forbes

The American Medical Association will launch a national campaign called “Have You asked your Doctor?” to combat health misinformation and “rebuild trust in medicine.”

Jim Chanos Stunned As Donald Trump And Bernie Sanders Find Common Ground on Government-Owned Stocks: 'What Do You Call It...?'

Namrata Sen, Yahoo Entertainment

Noted short-seller Jim Chanos recently expressed his bewilderment over the shared viewpoint of President Donald Trump and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a...

More Carriers Expected to Follow in Spirit’s Footsteps as Fuel Crisis Slashes Airline Profits in Half

Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com

That also means high ticket prices will likely continue.

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Beirut attack ‘crossed all red lines’

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Iran's IRGC says the barrage of missiles is 'a warning' to Israel amid its ongoing siege of Lebanon.

‘You are either crooked or stupid’ – Trump to NBC host (VIDEO)

RT

US President Donald Trump has stormed out of an interview with ‘Meet the Press’ host Kristen Welker, calling her “either crooked or stupid” Read Full Article at RT.com

Penn Station critics demand answers on Trump-led overhaul, developer selection

Catalina Gonella, Gothamist

People arrive to Penn Station on April 10, 2026 in New York City. Officials say the federal government has kept the Penn Station redevelopment process secretive. [ more › ]

Scott Pelley says Bari Weiss is putting a 'thumb on the scale' for Trump's version of events at CBS News

Lauren Edmonds, Business Insider

CBS News fired Scott Pelley last week after he clashed with "60 Minutes" Executive Producer Nick Bilton and criticized Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.

Antares reaches reactor criticality under Trump pilot program, marking major nuclear milestone

Fox News

Antares Nuclear's Mark-0 microreactor achieves criticality at Idaho National Laboratory, the first advanced reactor to do so under Trump's DOE program.

Israel says Iran launched a missile at it, in a first during fragile ceasefire

The Associated Press, NPR

The attack would be the first since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war.

Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim

BBC News

During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

Knicks watch party outside MSG canceled due to Trump’s planned attendance

Doha Madani, NBC News

New York Knicks fans can cheer on their beloved team pretty much anywhere in the city’s five boroughs on Monday night — except outside of Madison Square Garden.

US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

June 7 () - The White House is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, the ‌Telegraph reported on Sunday. officials have drawn up a ‌pro...

Trump Storms Out Of ‘Meet The Press’ Interview After Insisting California’s Primary Election Is ‘Rigged’

Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff, Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/, Forbes

The president insisted, without evidence, Republican candidates were “dropping fast” in California due to a “rigged” election.

Trump’s Ballroom ‘Donors’ Have Already Netted Billions

NewsHound Ellen, Crooksandliars.com

A new report from public watchdog Public Citizen describes the “donations” to Donald Trump’s Marie Antoinette Ballroom as, essentially bribes. Public Citizen found that 14 out of the 27 donors it knows of (an incomplete list because the secret funding agreeme…

Hunter Biden’s New Crypto Obsession May Have a Depressingly Familiar Next Act

Kyle Torpey, Gizmodo.com

“I believe in the meme token," Biden recently told Candace Owens.

Trump won't rule out payments to Jan. 6 rioters

Emily Chang, Abcnews.com

The DOJ on Friday said that the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" won't go forward.

Trump attacks NBC journalist, then abruptly ends the interview

CK Smith, Salon

After repeated fact-checks and challenges, Trump turned his frustration and anger on NBC and Kristen Welker

Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s planned White House UFC match

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Legal challenge claims US president did not seek proper approval for fighting event to be held on his 80th birthday.

AI’s Next Frontier Isn’t Intelligence, It’s Trust

Brian Solis, Briansolis.com

Maybe people aren’t rejecting AI as much as they’re rejecting a future that’s being imposed on them. When students boo the mention of AI at commencement speeches, it’s a signal of a societal undercurrent quietly, and eventually, loudly, pushing back against a…

Scott Pelley Wants Bari Weiss Removed and ‘Sanity’ Restored at 60 Minutes

Michael Calderone, New York Magazine

The former correspondent accuses Weiss of trying to inject bias into his ‘60 Minutes’ report on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

20 claims we've fact-checked about Bill Clinton

Joey Esposito, Snopes.com

From AI-generated criticisms of Trump officials to alleged hush money, here are some of our most popular investigations regarding the ex-president.

Why Bill to End Truck Tax Matters for Paccar Inc (PCAR) Stock

Neha Gupta, Yahoo Entertainment

Paccar Inc (NASDAQ:PCAR) is one of the best stocks to buy according to billionaire Bill Gates. Paccar stock is up a modest 2.5% year-to-date, but analysts...

FedEx Corp (FDX) Spins Off Freight Unit. Don’t Miss the Point

Neha Gupta, Yahoo Entertainment

FedEx Corp (NYSE:FDX) is one of the best stocks to buy according to billionaire Bill Gates. FedEx shares are up more than 50% over the past six months and...

Only in New York: Trump, Mamdani and Elmo talk NBA finals

CK Smith, Salon

A president, a mayor and a muppet have little in common — except New York's growing NBA Finals obsession

Meet the Press - June 7, 2026

NBC News

President Donald Trump, Ashley Etienne, Carol Lee and Marc Short

Scott Pelley alleges CBS leadership pushed for a more pro-Trump framing

Doha Madani, NBC News

Former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley accused CBS News chief Bari Weiss of tilting coverage in favor of how President Donald Trump characterized events in Minnesota and described a newsroom in turmoil under her leadership during an emotional New York…

The Bully Folds: Trump Stalks Off 'Meet The Press' After Fact Check

John Amato, Crooksandliars.com

Pres. Donald Trump couldn't handle simple questions from Meet the Press host Kristen Welker asking him for proof to confirm his lies about stolen elections, dirty cops, and January 6th insurrectionists so he attacked Kristen Welker and then stormed off the se…

Scott Pelley Blasts CBS News ‘Incompetence’ Under Bari Weiss In Scathing New York Times Interview

Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff, Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/, Forbes

The veteran former “60 Minutes” correspondent accused his former employer of appearing to put a “thumb on the scale” for the White House during production of a piece about protests in Minneapolis.

Trump says will not unfreeze Iranian assets before ceasefire deal reached

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Iranian officials have indicated the release of funds would build 'trust' needed to reach lasting deal ending war.

‘You’re Either Crooked Or You’re Stupid’: Trump Walks Out On ‘Meet The Press’ Interview

Mark Joyella, Senior Contributor, Mark Joyella, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoyella/, Forbes

The president grew angry when Welker asked for Trump to back up his claims with evidence. He instead insulted the NBC anchor and ended the interview.

Lying Trump On No New Wars Promise: 'I Didn't Promise Anything'

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Grandpa sundowner with more revisionist history on this Sunday's Meet the Press. During a hostile ridiculous interview that never should have been aired in the first place because of all of the lies Trump was allowed to spew, host Kristen Welker asked Trump a…

Israel strikes Beirut suburb days after US-brokered truce

BBC News

Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered "in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory".

Lithium ETF LIT Returned 125% to Investors Who Bought at Last Year’s Low

Michael Williams, 24/7 Wall St.

A year ago, lithium was the trade nobody wanted. The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:LIT) had been bleeding for the better part of three years,...

Authenticity is what American voters want

Josh Paul, Al Jazeera English

Results in US Democratic primary races are showing that old establishment politics no longer work.

Israel hits Beirut's southern suburbs for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah

CBC News

The Israeli military has struck Hezbollah infrastructure in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut, known as Dahiyeh, the first strike on the militant group's stronghold since an April 16 ceasefire was brokered.

Donald Trump Loses It On ‘Meet The Press’ Moderator Kristen Welker, Cuts Interview Off As She Fact Checks Rigged Election Claims

Ted Johnson, Deadline

Donald Trump cut an interview off with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker, amid a verbal back-and-forth as she challenged him for evidence of claims that the 2020 election was rigged and that there are vote-counting shenanigans now occurring in Californi…

Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup

The Associated Press, NBC News

TIJUANA, México — Iran’s soccer team arrived in Mexico on Sunday morning for training ahead of the World Cup, before three group matches in the United States later this month

NY Post Flack Conflates Trump's Ballroom Monstrosity To Obama's Basketball Court

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

This is the same New York Post columnist that CNN feels compelled to constantly inflict on their viewers during their idiot panel discussion shows that usually ends up getting her ass handed to her when she spews nonsense on NewsNight or Table for Five. But t…

TRUMP: 'I didn't promise' no new wars...

Mike Jenkins, Tampafp.com

President Donald Trump defended his foreign policy record and issued a stark warning to Iran during an exclusive interview Sunday morning on NBC’s Meet the Press. Speaking with moderator Kristen Welker, Trump pushed back against the notion that he broke a cor…

1 Cash-Rich Industrial Titan Under $40 to Buy Hand Over Fist to Capitalize on the New Trump Tariff Supercycle

Alex Sirois, 24/7 Wall St.

President Trump’s second-term trade agenda has hardened into a structural policy regime, with U.S. steel imports sitting at their lowest levels since the...

Scott Pelley, In First Interview Since ’60 Minutes’ Firing, Accuses CBS News Brass Of “Subtle Political Bias,” Says They “Don’t Know What They’re Doing”

Ted Johnson, Deadline

In his first interview since his firing from 60 Minutes, Scott Pelley said that CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss and the network’s leadership are engaged in “subtle political bias” to influence the show, while he said that the brass “don’t know what they’r…

Missiles and negotiations: Iran 100 days into the war with US and Israel

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

Talks and attacks have continued for months, and could last much longer without a breakthrough.

Judge Tosses Trump Team’s Suit Against Drummer for Canceling Kennedy Center Concert

Travis Bland, Consequence.net

Drummer Chuck Redd had backed out of the show after Trump's name was added to the Kennedy Center. Judge Tosses Trump Team’s Suit Against Drummer for Canceling Kennedy Center Concert Travis Bland

Texas Declares State Of Disaster After Flesh-Eating Screwworm Outbreak

Ed Scarce, Crooksandliars.com

After Elon's DOGE eliminated a program designed to contain the parasite last year, it's now returned and threatens the entire U.S. livestock industry. Heck of a job, Trump. Source: NBC News A flesh-eating parasite that had been kept out of U.S. livestock for …

Israel strikes southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut

Al Jazeera English

Videos show the aftermath of an Israeli attack on Beirut's southern suburbs, with multiple explosions reported.

The MAHA moms who helped elect Trump are out of patience

Cheyenne Haslett, Yahoo Entertainment

As Republicans fight to hold Congress, they shouldn't count on the women who helped elect Trump in 2024, MAHA activists say.

On The Matter Of Money In Circulation, Economists Are Profound Excess

John Tamny, Contributor, John Tamny, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/johntamny/, Forbes

Production is always matched with credible exchange media. One presumes the other.

Sen. Warner: Platner allegations are ‘disturbing,’ but decision up to voters in Maine

Ford McCracken, Abcnews.com

Sen. Mark Warner said Sunday that allegations against Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner will be up to voters to weigh, but are "disturbing" if true.

Why has the Pentagon raised the risk of Israeli spying to the highest level?

Usaid Siddiqui, Al Jazeera English

The US agencies warn against Israeli efforts to collect information on the talks to end the war, according to reports.

Nationalism still needs the Declaration of Independence

Carson Holloway, TheBlaze

As we approach our nation’s 250th birthday, Americans will be doing a lot of celebrating. They will honor not only the fact of our independence and nationhood, but also the political thought that shaped America’s founding struggle for freedom. Special attenti…

100 days into Iran war, Americans face higher prices

Andy Hirschfeld, Al Jazeera English

On average, US households have spent $750 more in expenses due to the war, hitting middle and lower-income people hard.

Trump uses wartime powers to dole out $700 million to ‘clean, beautiful’ coal

Dharna Noor, Oliver Milman, The Guardian, Grist

The president announced plans for two new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia, using the Defense Production Act.

Image of girl washing Trump and Epstein's feet is fake. Here's how we know

Emery Winter, Snopes.com

An image showing a young woman or girl giving a shirtless Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein a foot wash is authentic and appeared in the U.S. Department of Justice's release of files pertaining to Epstein.

Trump doesn’t rule out giving Jan. 6 rioters who attacked police ‘anti-weaponization’ fund payouts

Peter Nicholas, NBC News

President Donald Trump did not rule out the government paying people who were charged with assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.

Nearly 100 Pardoned MAGA Insurrectionists Have Found New Ways To Stay Busy

Brad Reed, Crooksandliars.com

On the first day of his second term last year, President Donald Trump delivered a mass pardon to more than 1,500 people who were charged with crimes related to the violent riot at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. An analysis published Thursday by Lawfare as…

Trump on Pressure to End Iran War With Peace Deal

Yahoo Entertainment

Trump Says Iran Still Has '21%-22%' of Missile and Drone Capacity

NBC, Yahoo Entertainment

Despite a ceasefire technically still in place, the United States and Iran continue to exchange attacks this weekend. President Donald Trump told Meet the Pr...

When Fighting Trump Isn’t Enough to Win Another Term

Russell Berman, The Atlantic

A New York City congressional race shows the fractures on the left.

Ukraine Is Not Losing. Russia Is Not Winning.

Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic

A momentum shift that changes everything

The Flu-Vaccine Routine Is Breaking

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic

Normally, the CDC's vaccine advisors weigh in on flu vaccines in June. This year, the panel is in disarray.

Iran is “Trump’s Vietnam” — and it’s going to get a lot worse

Heather Digby Parton, Salon

We’ve barely begun to feel the economic effects of Trump’s misbegotten war. This fall could get rough

Remember Greg Bovino? He’s now an international fascist hero

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

Fascists are like cockroaches: They survive on the conservative movement's leftovers, and keep coming back

10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • “This Is Not Financial Advice”: How finfluencers prey on economic desperation. NOEMA on the meme-finance ecosystem hiding behind the disclaimer — and what regulators ha…

Texas Democrat’s congressional win is a generational shift backed by cryptocurrency

Stephen Simpson, Salon

Christian Menefee, 38, unseated Al Green, 78, after Texas Republicans combined their districts into one.

Trump Is a Hot Mess—and He’s Cooking His Party

Jason Linkins, The New Republic

Did you land here looking for an account of the Republican Party’s latest angry crashouts and epic meltdowns? Well, you’ve come to the right place. From Truth Social to Capitol Hill, Donald Trump and his merry band of hangers-on are in incredible disarray. Le…

How have countries around the world responded to the US-Israel war on Iran?

Priyanka Shankar, Al Jazeera English

The war, which has entered its 100th day, has triggered global energy crisis, drawing concerns from world leaders.

100 days of the US–Israel war on Iran

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

One hundred days in, the US–Israel–Iran conflict remains a bloody stalemate with mounting loss of civilian lives.

Why a luxury resort plan by Trump’s son-in-law sparked mass protests in Albania

Mithil Aggarwal, Raf Sanchez, Mo Abbas, NBC News

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law has a formidable new opponent: a pink flamingo

Pakistan’s Naqvi visits Iran with ‘special letter’ for supreme leader

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Mediator Pakistan ramps up diplomatic efforts to end US-Iran war as Gulf countries warn of escalation.

By the numbers: 100 days of the US-Israel war on Iran

Hanna Duggal, Alia Chughtai, Al Jazeera English

From the human cost to the economy, Al Jazeera visualises how the US-Israel war on Iran has unfolded since February 28.

Hegseth Compares D-Day Troops to Europe’s Migrants

Juan Cole, Juancole.com

It is more than a little odd that the successor of Department of War head Henry L. Stimson should take the Nazi view of the matter

How many times were the US and Iran on the verge of a deal?

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

One hundred days into the US-Israel war on Iran, we look at the number of times a deal seemed close.

Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?

Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English

The Chinese leader is making his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years amid significant military developments.

What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

KIM TONG-HYUNG and HUIZHONG WU, Yahoo Entertainment

China's Xi Jinping is traveling to North Korea for the first time in nearly seven years in a trip that offers North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a stage to show...

WATCH: KAT's touching tribute to his late mother

ABC News, Abcnews.com

After playing a key role in the Knicks' thrilling Game 2 Finals win, Karl-Anthony Towns reflects on his late mother and the strength he derives from her memory.

Protests grow in Albania against Trump-Kushner-linked resort

Al Jazeera English

Thousands of protesters have rallied in the Albanian capital against a proposed luxury beach resort linked to Trump.

Trump’s Fragile Ego Demanded CBS As A Blood Sacrifice

Oliver Willis, Crooksandliars.com

For almost 100 years, CBS has been one of the most well-known and respected news media brands in the United States. But since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, the brand and its parent network have lost respect, influence, and esteem as they…

SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize strike ahead of World Cup

Chandelis Duster, NPR

Negotiations between the union representing the workers, the hospitality group at the Los Angeles stadium and FIFA are set to continue Monday.

It'''s A Slush Fund! And Permanent Immunity! Two Crimes In One

Tengrain, Crooksandliars.com

Wednesday's edition of Electoral-Vote contains this deeper explanation of what I thought was IRS immunity; it’s actually much, Much, MUCH bigger: Incidentally, it’s unclear to us why the media is reporting that this deal is only about Trump’s taxes. The langu…