Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund will not proceed, citing fierce backlash and court setbacks. However, Blanche said an order shielding Trump and his family from IRS audits will remain in place.

President Trump signed an executive order seeking early access to new artificial intelligence releases, requiring tech companies to share AI models with the government for review before public release.

Trump appointed Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and a Trump loyalist with no known intelligence background, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard.

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, alleging unfair trade practices that burden U.S. commerce, following an earlier Supreme Court decision that rejected a similar tariff attempt.

Seven U.S. states sued the Trump administration over a $1 billion deal to terminate a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New York, arguing the agreement is unlawful.

The Pentagon barred journalists from entering its press office, with a spokesperson claiming the Trump administration has 'the most transparent war department in history' despite the media access restriction.

The Pentagon appointed Elias Irizarry, a convicted January 6 rioter, to a sensitive counter-terrorism role in an office that manages highly classified military operations, raising alarm among observers.

Trump reportedly shouted and cursed at Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over threats to resume Beirut bombing, as the president sought to mediate between Israel and Hezbollah and salvage Iran peace talks after Tehran said Israel's operations violated an existing ceasefire.

The White House sought to impose a political test on billions in federal grants, proposing that the administration could block grants if they do not satisfy Trump's agenda or support what it calls 'anti-American' values.

Immigrant detainees across at least 33 states alleged in court documents that the government is failing to provide adequate medical care, with the Associated Press and KFF Health News finding systematic medical neglect in ICE detention facilities.