June 04, 2025

Musk Calls Budget "Disgusting Abomination," ICE To Deport Colorado Terror Suspect's Family, New Orleans Escapee Makes Video, Hegseth Orders Ship Name Change

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Musk Calls Budget Bill “Disgusting Abomination”

The White House defended the President Trump-endorsed "big, beautiful bill" Tuesday after outgoing DOGE chief Elon Musk shocked Washington with his criticism of the budget plan, calling the legislation a "disgusting abomination." As Ed Donahue reports, this has left a number of GOP members of Congress alarmed, with very thin margins in the House and Senate for the bill’s passage.

Colorado Terror Suspect’s Family Taken By ICE

Federal authorities said Tuesday that they have taken custody of the family of the man accused of injuring at least a dozen people at a Colorado demonstration to support Israeli hostages in Gaza and are expediting their deportation from the United States. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on more that has been learned about the suspect in the terror attack, and the local reaction in Boulder.

Fungus Smugglers Busted

A couple from China have been arrested, charged with smuggling a toxic fungus described as an agro-terrorism weapon to a lab at the University of Michigan. The details from Lisa Dwyer.

Latest In New Orleans Escapee Case

One of two remaining fugitives who escaped a New Orleans jail last month is linked to a video making the rounds on social media. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Hegseth Orders Ship Name Change

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the renaming of a U.S. Navy ship named after San Francisco gay rights activist Harvey Milk.

Latest In The Diddy Trial

A courtroom outburst and testimony from a hotel security guard highlighted Tuesday’s proceedings at Sean "Diddy" Combs’ trial. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

DC Reaction To Musk Budget Comments

Just a few days ago, Elon Musk said he was “disappointed” in the federal spending measure that the President has labeled “The Big Beautiful Bill.” Now Musk is using far stronger words to describe the budget championed by Donald Trump. Details and reaction from correspondent Rich Johnson.

Latest On The Iran Nuclear Deal

The Trump administration is doubling down on a social media post by the President this week surrounding a nuclear deal with Iran. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

NJ Mayor Sues US Attorney

The mayor of New Jersey’s largest city is taking that state’s US Attorney General to court. Correspondent Sue Aller reports on claims of malicious prosecution levied by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka against Alina Habba.

What’s In The Formula

The government wants to know exactly what is in baby formula, and has ordered a special review. Correspondent Donna Warder report.

Finally It’s a history-making week for an iconic American symbol. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports on the 100th anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp.

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