Thursday, 4 June 2026

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a plea deal with the Justice Department, potentially allowing him to avoid prison time.

The House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution with bipartisan support (215-208) to constrain Trump's authority in the Iran war, requiring congressional approval for further military operations. Four Republicans voted with Democrats on the measure.

President Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche, currently serving as acting attorney general, to be the permanent attorney general. Blanche is Trump's former criminal defense attorney.

Trump announced plans to create a new promenade at the Lincoln Memorial that would connect the memorial to the Potomac River, with uncertainty about whether it would be named after himself.

The Kennedy Center was ordered by federal judge to remove all references to President Trump from its documents, signage, and communications. The center must complete the removal by June 12 after a ruling that the references were added illegally.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a full ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks and withdrawing from southern Lebanon. However, Hezbollah rejected the ceasefire terms, and Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon continued despite the agreement.

Trump claimed without evidence that Democrats are 'trying to steal' California primaries for governor and Los Angeles mayor as vote-counting continues. Election officials say the lengthy counting process is standard for mail-in ballots.

Trump announced plans to use wartime powers under the Defense Production Act to allocate $700 million for two new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia as part of his energy policy.

Trump announced Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and a Trump loyalist, will serve in a temporary intelligence role to investigate alleged 'rigged elections.' Senate Republicans have expressed concerns about the appointment.

Democratic-led states filed lawsuits to block student loan caps proposed by the Trump administration. The administration claims the caps will lower tuition costs, while critics argue they will worsen the country's nursing shortage.