Flattery is the job in Trump's Cabinet A New York Times review of hours of meetings found officials spend more time fawning than governing Salon · Jun 2
Stock Index Futures Muted as Investors Parse Middle East Developments, U.S. JOLTS Report in Focus June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.14%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.01% this morning, taking a breather after a recent rally, while investors assess the prospects for an end to the Middle East conflict. Barchart · Jun 2
A plan to win back lost Democrat voters Uncommitted Movement activist Abbas Alawieh is stepping from behind the scenes to run for state Senate in Michigan Salon · Jun 2
Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund scrapped, acting attorney general Todd Blanche confirms – as it happened Blanche confirms fund set up to compensate president’s allies will not go ahead after fierce backlash and court setbacks The Guardian - US · Jun 2
Trump tells Netanyahu, 'You're f—ing crazy' and Wall Street sees it as a sign he’s losing patience with the war and wants it done Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning. Fortune · Jun 2
EU pushes through migration overhaul with more deportations and detention centres abroad Critics have likened the new regulations to the immigration policies of the Trump administration The Independent UK · Jun 2
MAGA Politician’s Pitch For Trump’s ‘Freedom 250’ Concert Lineup Gets Mercilessly Roasted One netizen quipped, “They always suggest the same 3 dudes because it's all they have.” Bored Panda · Jun 2
Trump doesn't care about gun trafficking Gains made under Joe Biden's administration have evaporated Salon · Jun 2
A new congressional map is enacted in Louisiana, blocked in Alabama, and dead in South Carolina Welcome to the Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 2
Israel kills 8 in southern Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed eight people, including a father and his two children The Independent UK · Jun 2
South African right-wing politician applies to Trump’s refugee plan IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 2
‘Keir lacks verve’: New Mandelson texts heap pressure on UK PM Starmer to quit Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador to the United States continues to cast a long shadow over Keir Starmer’s government, with a newly released tranche of official documents revealing sharp private criticism of both the prime minister and his Downing Street operation. The Times of India · Jun 2
Inside the Trump money machine: How the president and his family are cashing in on his return to the White House Trump has consistently faced scrutiny for leveraging his presidency for personal financial advantage, a pattern that has encompassed everything from merchandise deals and crypto ventures to hosting high-dollar political and official events at his properties The Independent UK · Jun 2
AAP · Jun 2 Global shares mostly gain as Trump claims Israel and Hezbollah agree to tone down fighting Global shares are mostly higher after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to dial back their fighting
Euronews · Jun 2 Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire despite Trump announcing breakthrough agreement Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire after Donald Trump announced a halt, casting doubt on ceasefire efforts.
International Business Times UK · Jun 2 Leaked MAGA Files Spark Claims Nick Shirley's Viral Rise Was Secretly Engineered by the White House Nick Shirley's rapid rise as a political commentator is under scrutiny amid claims of coordinated amplification by Trump-aligned networks.
Kiplinger · Jun 2 Trump Backed a 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates: What That Could Mean for Americans' Debt Problems Credit card interest rates are at high levels right now, but would capping rates at 10% for a year really help those struggling with debt?
Euronews · Jun 2 Trade MEPs back EU–US deal despite watered-down safeguards Members of the European Parliament's trade committee approved the EU-US trade deal, paving the way for its final adoption in June, despite some MEPs' concerns over US President Donald Trump's coercive approach.
The Economic Times · Jun 2 How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his allies President Trump's administration is reviewing a large fund proposed for supporters. This comes amid scrutiny over various financial dealings. These include lawsuits against the government and deals favoring his family's businesses. The president has also engaged in significant stock trading and crypto ventures. His properties have hosted numerous political events.…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2 Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen to lead four-party coalition after months of uncertainty Social Democrat stays on for third consecutive term as PM and will outline key policies by the end of Tuesday
The Independent UK · Jun 2 What Trump reportedly said during his sweary phone call with Netanyahu IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Trump says he’s an ‘innocent man who has been horribly treated’ in Truth Social spree lashing out at enemies President Donald Trump fires out multiple social media posts on Monday night stewing over old grievances, from his ‘hush money’ trial to the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago four years ago
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2 Zelenskyy asks Trump to send missiles after Russian strikes across Ukraine At least 18 killed, dozens injured and others trapped under collapsed buildings after attacks on five Ukrainian cities