‘We don’t need a weaponized DNI’: Senate Majority Leader John Thune responds to Trump naming Bill Pulte acting intelligence chief The country comes first. We Got This Covered · Jun 4
First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war The UN nuclear watchdog's latest report reveals no significant shifts in its assessment of Iran's nuclear activities. This comes after three months of US-Israeli military action aimed at preventing Iran from developing atomic weapons. The International Atomic Energy Agency continues to seek explanations from Tehran regarding unaccounted-for enriched uranium stockpiles. The Economic Times · Jun 4
Trump claims January 6 insurrection was a ‘day full of love’ as he attacks CNN Donald Trump has called the January 6 insurrection a “day full of love” as he blasted CNN for “false reporting”. The Independent UK · Jun 4
Benjamin Netanyahu Scrambles to Contain the Chaos After a Private Phone Call With Donald Trump Turns Hostile Trump said he was "a little bit perturbed" by Netanyahu’s aggressive stance toward Lebanon. The Mary Sue · Jun 4
RFK Jr’s daughter-in-law reveals she quit Trump team over unsupervised movement of gold and cash by spies Amaryllis Fox Kennedy warns of unchecked spending by the CIA and denies leaving administration over Iran war The Independent UK · Jun 4
White House Accused Of Concealing Trump’s Medical History After Truth About Hair-Loss Treatment Discovered “It raises significant questions of what else is possibly not being revealed,” a medical expert said on Donald Trump’s latest medical report. Bored Panda · Jun 4
Trump’s Iran war messaging is not winning over Americans – or their representatives Trump, still negotiating to conclude the war, claims it’s already over. Some Republican lawmakers have had enough The Guardian - US · Jun 4
California and New York weaken climate rules as red states ramp up green energy Republican-led states growing renewable capabilities at faster rate as Texas emerges as clean-energy leader The Guardian - US · Jun 4
The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a… The Independent UK · Jun 4
Trump expected to announce $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry AAP · Jun 4
Kathy Hilton pulls out of Pride parade role following backlash over Trump ties Hilton and the officials behind the parade issued a statement just days before the event The Independent UK · Jun 4
Kya bot hain! Dr AI will see you now TOI correspondent from Washington: After decades of importing doctors from India, Iran, the Philippines and practically every country with a medical school and an airport, the United States may have found a cheaper solution to its physician shortage, showing the way -- right or wrong, the jury is still out… The Times of India · Jun 4
Immigration budget bill suffers setback as House leaves town A GOP reconciliation bill for immigration enforcement appeared to be skating on thin ice Thursday night as the House suddenly left town for the week and lawmakers continued to wrangle over a Justice Department “anti-weaponization” fund. Senate opponents of the nearly $1.8 billion fund — derided by critics as a “slush… Roll Call · Jun 4
Bryce Mitchell Blasts 'UFC Freedom 250' White House Fight: 'Government Should Protect, Not Entertain' UFC Freedom 250, scheduled at the White House, faces backlash. Bryce Mitchell criticises the event, questioning government involvement in entertainment and sparking political debate. International Business Times UK · Jun 4
Roll Call · Jun 4 At the Races: Tricks of the trade Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Democrats are sounding the alarm on mystery super PACs with ties to Republicans that…
Fortune · Jun 4 10,000 Boomers a day, $39 trillion in debt, and no benefit cuts: Bessent stakes Social Security on the Trump economy Bessent vowed, "the senior citizen does not not pay more taxes and the senior citizen does not get less benefits." Meanwhile the trust fund is going broke.
Evening Standard · Jun 4 Olivia Rodrigo ‘enraged’ over use of her song in immigration enforcement video She is among several singers who have objected to Donald Trump or his administration using their music without consent.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Top doctor wants Trump’s medical team to answer questions after he goes absent for a week ‘The White House should make available the president’s physician to answer questions from the press,’ Jonathan Reiner said
The Guardian - US · Jun 4 Trump claims without proof Democrats are ‘trying to steal’ California primaries US president alleges there is ‘big cheating’ in elections for governor and Los Angeles mayor as results are pending
The Guardian - US · Jun 4 Seth Meyers on Trump not paying taxes: ‘If he doesn’t wanna do something, he just doesn’t do it’ Late-night hosts discussed the president’s taxes and how Republicans are already trying to spin the midterms
Latin Times · Jun 4 Trump Says US Spoke With Hezbollah 'For the First Time Ever' Amid Lebanon Ceasefire Push: 'We Didn't Know They Spoke' Hezbollah officials quickly cast doubt on the viability of the arrangement, with its leader saying the group would not stop fighting while Israeli forces remained in southern Lebanon
The Times of India · Jun 4 Former NSA-turned-Trump critic, John Bolton to plead guilty over retaining classified documents: Report John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, is reportedly set to plead guilty to one felony count of illegally retaining classified documents. This plea agreement comes with a fine exceeding $2 million, as part of a case brought against him earlier this year in Maryland.
International Business Times UK · Jun 4 Forced Out by Threats: The Real Reason Judge Hannah Dugan Resigned After 9 Years on the Bench Former Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan resigned after nine years on the bench following a felony obstruction conviction for helping an undocumented man evade immigration officers.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Trump shows off bizarre chart comparing reflecting pool to building sizes Donald Trump showed off a new chart which compared the freshly-painted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to different skyscrapers.
Latin Times · Jun 4 Massive Protests Spark in Albania Against New Luxury Resort Linked to Ivanka Trum's Husband Jared Kushner The proposed resort, with potential for up to 10,000 hotel rooms, has raised concerns about environmental damage, land ownership and transparency surrounding the project