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This Week’s Rundown

National Stories

* Israel/Iran at War; Trump Debating US Involvement

* Last Friday, Israel launched attack on 100+ sites, killing military leaders and nuclear scientists

* Iran responded with waves of missiles & drones, both sides continuing to exchange attacks

* US, UK send planes to Middle East; Iran says US, UK, French military targets in the region are fair game

* Israel tells Tehran’s 10M+ civilians to evacuate

* Iranian missile strikes Beersheba hospital; Israel threatens to assassinate Khamenei

* Trump says US will decide involvement within two weeks

* Iran in talks with European powers in Geneva

* Islamic Republic has completely shut down internet in the country

* IAEA warns of potential nuclear contamination risk

* Yemeni Houthis vow to attack American ships in Red Sea if US gets involved

* US ATTACKS 3 IRANIAN NUCLEAR SITES LAST NIGHT

* Iran responds with missile strike on Tel Aviv

* Trump Calls for Ramped-Up ICE Raids in Democratic Cities

* Demands 3000 arrests daily

* Says in Truth Social post, “we must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America’s largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside. These, and other such Cities, are the core of the Democrat Power Center, where they use Illegal Aliens to expand their Voter Base, cheat in Elections, and grow the Welfare State, robbing good paying Jobs and Benefits from Hardworking American Citizens. These Radical Left Democrats are sick of mind, hate our Country, and actually want to destroy our Inner Cities — And they are doing a good job of it! There is something wrong with them. That is why they believe in Open Borders, Transgender for Everybody, and Men playing in Women’s Sports — And that is why I want ICE, Border Patrol, and our Great and Patriotic Law Enforcement Officers, to FOCUS on our crime ridden and deadly Inner Cities, and those places where Sanctuary Cities play such a big role. You don’t hear about Sanctuary Cities in our Heartland!”

* LA Dodgers Deny ICE Access to Dodger Stadium Grounds

* ICE says it wasn’t them; DHS says it was masked CBP agents attempting to use the parking lot for staging

* Dodgers have previously allowed law enforcement to use stadium grounds for staging

* Dodgers expected to announce plans to assist immigrant families affected by raids - planned announcement postponed

* Pakistan Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

* Cites his “decisive diplomatic intervention” following several days of cross-border strikes, marking the worst regional fighting between the nuclear-armed India & Pakistan since 1971, killing dozens and stoking fears of a wider war.

* Islamabad and New Delhi agreed to a US-brokered truce on May 8

* If it would get him to ride off into the sunset and go away, would you give him the Nobel?

* Trump Complains About Juneteenth

* "Too many non-working holidays in America. It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed," Trump wrote in a post that went up just after 7 p.m. ET on Thursday evening.

* "The workers don't want it either! Soon we'll end up having a holiday for every once working day of the year. It must change if we are going to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"

* Judicial Review

* Judge Orders Mahmoud Khalil Released

* Palestinian Columbia grad student and activist has been detained since March 8 - “Khalil was the first person arrested under Trump’s crackdown on students who joined campus protests against Israel’s devastating war in Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Khalil must be expelled from the country because his continued presence could harm American foreign policy.”

* Khalil is married to a US citizen; she gave birth to their first child during his detention - an event he missed.

* “Justice prevailed, but it’s very long overdue,” Khalil said outside the facility in a remote part of Louisiana. “This shouldn’t have taken three months.”

* Texas Judge Strikes Down Federal Abortion Privacy Rule

* Maddy Gitomer, senior counsel at Democracy Forward, in an emailed statement: “The 2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule has helped protect pregnant people and health care providers from invasive government intrusion into private medical information.’’

* The rule was intended to protect patients in jurisdictions where abortion or gender-affirming care is illegal, preventing disclosure of private health information when individuals seek such care in places where such care is protected by law

* In a clear case of judge-shopping, Christian-nationalist legal organization Alliance Defending Freedom brought the case in front of US District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a far-right ideologue who previously attempted to ban abortion drug mifepristone nationwide from the bench.

* If this ruling stands, it would allow authorities in states like Texas and Indiana to obtain medical records of patients who obtained care in legal states and then prosecute based on those records.

* SCOTUS Upholds TN Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

* 6-3 decision along partisan lines affirmed that states can enforce bans on puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries for transgender youth.

* Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the majority, “our role is not ‘to judge the wisdom, fairness, or logic’ of the law before us, but only to ensure that it does not violate the equal protection guarantee of the Fourteenth Amendment.Having concluded it does not, we leave questions regarding its policy to the people, their elected representatives, and the democratic process.”

* A similar Indiana law has been in limbo, awaiting the results of this case.

* Indiana AG Todd Rokita reacted to the decision on X, ““VICTORY! … This is a massive win for Hoosiers, protecting our kids from irreversible harm.”

* What about the irreversible harm of being forced, by the power of the state, to live with gender dysphoria, when care is available and approved by parents & doctors?

Indiana Stories

* Mike Braun Not Interested in Presidential Run

* Adam Wren cited three unnamed sources in reporting Braun had been having private discussions about it.

* Do you believe him?

* Would he have a shot?

* Morales Grilled by State Budget Committee, Doubles Down

* Was asking for $10M in new spending authority after…

* Nearly doubling office staff since 2022

* Awarding no-bid contracts to campaign donors

* Spending $90K in state funds on a luxury vehicle

* Frequently traveling abroad on state time

* Missing important meetings

* “I won’t apologize,” Morales told the committee. “My work ethic is unmatched. I arrive at the Statehouse by 5 a.m. every day. Nobody outworks me.”

* Another City-County Councilor Calls for Hogsett Resignation

* Crista Carlino also called for Council President Vop Osili and Vice President Ali Brown to step down from leadership

* Followed a finance committee meeting where councilors debated, then approved, paying the final $300K to law firm Fisher Phillips

* Fisher Phillips conducted investigation into harassment in mayor’s office

* Investigation focused only on Hogsett’s former aide Thomas Cook, omitting creepy behavior by the mayor himself

* Many believe mayor and his allies on the council influenced the scope of the investigation

* Carlino joins Jesse Brown, Andy Nielsen, as Democratic councilors calling for Hogsett’s resignation

* VP Brown Hits Back at Carlino

* Councilor Jesse Brown points out that he was removed from caucus for similarly calling out Dem colleague by name.

* INDems, Tallian Release Statement

Within days of each other, I watched two startling events unfold on video. U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was strong-armed out of a Republican-controlled press conference by law enforcement, shoved to the ground, and handcuffed. Americans watched in outrage. At the June 9, 2025 City-County Council meeting in Indianapolis, controlled by Democrats, multiple women were forcibly shoved out of a public meeting, while Hoosiers watched in outrage. Both of these incidents were appalling to watch and excruciating to acknowledge.

I have seen peaceful protesters be silenced and bullied by police, judges, and law enforcement officers. America witne…

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This Week’s Rundown:

Indiana Stories

* Chaos at Indianapolis City/County Council Meeting Following Hogsett Allegations https://www.wishtv.com/news/politics/indianapolis-hogsett-aide-sexual-harassment-chaos/

* Multiple women accused former Hogsett top aide Thomas Cook of sexual harassment

* A recent report from law firm Fisher Philips cleared Hogsett of legal wrongdoing, but suggested a toxic workplace culture.

* Report failed to mention questionable late-night messages from Hogsett himself

* Two Democratic council members have now called for the mayor’s resignation

* Accuser Lauren Roberts was forcibly removed by sheriff’s deputies upon instruction from Council President Vop Osili for going over the time limit and speaking off topic.

* Two more women have come forward with allegations of harassment in city government this week, joining three previous accusers

* Osili issued an apology Wednesday

* Indiana Townships Vulnerable to Misuse of Funds https://dailyjournal.net/2025/06/02/experts-say-townships-vulnerable-to-funds-misuse-due-to-little-oversight-or-public-scrutiny/

* State Board of Accounts recently discovered Columbus Twp (BartCo) Ben Jackson had amassed more than $1.12M in personal expenses on twp credit card over 8 years.

* Personal trips, retail, kids’ tuition, utilities, etc.

* At least 5 trustees in Bart Co alone have come under investigation for misuse of funds, 3 charged with felonies, another investigated for forgery

* Fmr Clay Twp Trustee Christa Acton overpaid self and fraudulently overpaid husband’s mowing business

* Her Deputee Trustee, was convicted of 4 felonies in 2014

* Fmr Wayne Twp Trustee Clint Madden accused of misappropriating more than $100K

* I Didn’t Think the Leopards Would Eat My Face

* Clean Energy Tax Credits On Chopping Block, Have Been Spurring Red State Investment

* Credits were enacted under Biden IRA

* Have bolstered production of batteries and solar components

* Nine of top ten states receiving this investment voted Trump in ‘24 (Indiana is #5)

* AMP Credits resulted in almost 6X increase in investment post-IRA

* Industry has slowed since tariff announcements and mix messaging on policy

* Indiana #9 overall for clean energy jobs, #10 for clean energy job growth

* Broadband Overhaul Hurts Rural Customers, Helps Musk

* BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program) to take “technology-neutral” approach over fiber, opening door for Starlink to receive billions in federal money.

* Groups applying for BEAD funding also will no longer be required to offer a low-cost service option for internet users in locations they are serving. Some states had proposed services as low as $30 a month.

National Stories

* FASCISM WATCH

* CONTINUED ICE PROTESTS in LA

* One square mile near federal building in Downtown LA affected

* Trump has mobilized 4K CA National Guard and 700 Marines

* Freeways Blocked Multiple Times; Vandalism; Cars Set Afire; Downtown Under Curfew

* Just for information - I moved to downtown LA on the north side of the USC campus in 1998. Many buildings around the perimeter of campus were new due to the 1992 riots. Of course most of our department was working there in ‘92. I was still there in 2000 when the lakers beat the pacers in for the nba championship. I went to their celebration. It was an absolutley overwhelming mass of humanity.

* More Protests Pop Up Nationwide

* Austin, Dallas, Boston, Seattle, Washington, San Francisco, New York, Chicago

* ICE to Deploy to More Major Cities - Seattle, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, NoVA

* No Kings Day of Protest / Military Parade Saturday

* Military Parade a Dud

* Over 11 million protest nationwide at 2000+ sites

* Elected Democrats Targeted

* Rep. McIver Indicted After May NJ ICE Protest

* Charged on May 19 following scuffle at Newark ICE Facility

* Charged with “forcibly impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement officers.”

* Carry up to 17 years max sentences in total.

* Padilla forcibly removed from Noem presser

* Dragged to ground and handcuffed

* Clearly announced himself first

* ASSASSINATIONS IN MINNESOTA

* House Dem Leader Melissa Hortman & Husband murdered in their suburban home

* Dem Senator John Hoffman and wife also shot multiple times at their home

* Suspect was dressed like a police officer and is still on the loose - 57yo Vance Boelter twice served on Governor’s Workforce Development Council

* Authorities found a “hit list” in suspect’s vehicle that included other elected Dems, abortion providers, and pro-choice activists

* ISRAEL STRIKES IRAN

* Israel’s “pre-emptive strike” on nuclear sites, generals and scientists killed 78 people and wounded more than 320 on Friday, Iran’s ambassador told the U.N. Security Council,

* Israel says Iran was nearing threshold for enriching weapons-grade uranium

* Iran responds with two volleys of missiles at Israel

* RFK Sacks Entire Vaccine Committee

* 17 members removed from Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

* Blames “conflicts of interest,” stating the “problem isn't necessarily that ACIP members are corrupt. The problem is their immersion in a system of industry-aligned incentives and paradigms that enforce a narrow pro-industry orthodoxy,"

* Breaks apparent promise to Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) - a physician - during confirmation hearings

* Cassidy on X: "Of course, now the fear is that the ACIP will be filled up with people who know nothing about vaccines except suspicion.”

* US, China Reach Trade Agreement

* Consensus reached previously in Geneva last month

* Details undisclosed, but apparently include

* Mutual rollback of export controls on goods & technologies crucial to the other

* China’s export restrictions of rare earth minerals and magnets to be resolved

* US to loosen some restrictions on microchips, student visas

One Big Thing

* Father’s Day & Trump as an Abusive Father Figure

* Conservatives Weird “Daddy” Fixation

* Trump’s Biblical Sexism

* Trump & the Abusive Father Archetype

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Sarah interviews Brandi Garland and Dan Eberle. These two have been tracking the massive tax hike in Jackson Township. Some people's bills jumped over 500%. This type of government money abuse is happening all across Indiana and the country. How can locals protect this from happening?

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Adam Schneider is one of the original founders of the Corydon, Indiana Pride Fest. The third annual festival will be June 28 from 3-7pm at Bicentennial Park. Why is supporting our pride community so important in red, rural places?

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This Week’s Rundown:

National Stories

* FASCISM WATCH

* Communities Resist ICE Raids in Cities Across Country

* San Diego last Friday

* ICE agents were serving the court-authorized warrants, and a large crowd began to gather, chanting "Shame!” They demanded federal agents leave the neighborhood while cursing at them and calling them “Nazis” and “fascists.” Agents used a flash-bang grenade to try to disperse the crowd.

* Cincinnati Sunday

* Saturday ICE arrests outside Latino-neighborhood Kroger saw one man detained while his family cried out in horror.

* Minneapolis Tuesday

* Residents noticed federal agents gathering near a Mexican restaurant, quickly assembled a crowd, and formed a human barrier. In response to items being thrown at them, police responded with force, including pepper spray.

* Apparently this was not an immigration raid, but related to a criminal case.

* Chicago Wednesday

* ICE lured individuals to routine immigration check-in appoinments, then took them into custody.

* Demonstrators and elected officials confronted agents; police were present but did not participate in raids.

* Los Angeles Friday

* Dozens across LA detained in Thursday ICE raids

* Demonstrators clashed with LAPD riot police Friday. Police deployed tear gas, pepper spray, concussion rounds.

* LAPD did not participate in ICE raids.

* ESCALATING IN LA CURRENTLY.

* TRUMP NATIONALIZES GUARD OVER NEWSOME OBJECTIONS

* Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to US, but… https://apnews.com/ahttps://tracreports.org/immigration/quickfacts/

* To be charged with human trafficking, smuggling in Tennessee

* Was originally detained in error; no criminal record. Admin accused KAG of being MS-13. Defied court order to bring him home.

* Garcia’s lawyer calls charges ‘preposterous’; Nashville US attorney resigns;

* THIS HAS ALL THE HALLMARKS OF A TRUMPED-UP SHOW TRIAL

* Trump Admin Aims to Freeze $9.5B, Eliminate CPB Funding https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/06/04/repub/trump-wants-congress-to-slash-9-4b-in-spending-now-defund-npr-and-pbs

* $1.1B to PBS, NPR on chopping block

* Calls public media “politically biased and an unnecessary expense to the taxpayer.”

* President and CEO of PBS Paula Kerger wrote that the “proposed rescissions would have a devastating impact on PBS member stations and the essential role they play in communities, particularly smaller and rural stations that rely on federal funding for a larger portion of their budgets.”

* Also seeks to cut $8.3B from foreign aid programs.

* PEPFAR AIDS Relief program

* “programs that work to end extreme poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies”

* “eliminate programs that are antithetical to American interests and worsen the lives of women and children, like ‘family planning’ and ‘reproductive health,’ LGBTQI+ activities, and ‘equity’ programs,”

* Trump/Musk Feud https://www.cnn.com/business/timeline-elon-musk-trump-x-dg

* Tuesday - Musk Breaks with Trump Over ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

* Tweets, “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.”

* Correct to oppose the bill, but for the wrong reasons

* “Musk’s business interests stand to take a hit if lawmakers approve Trump’s bill, which would slash funding for electric vehicles and related technologies.

* Thursday - feud escalates in social media volley

* Musk tweets reminding Trump of his own words on debt ceiling & balanced budget

* Trump says, “"I'm very disappointed with Elon. I've helped him a lot. He knew the inner workings of the bill better than anybody sitting here. He had no problem with it. All of a sudden he had a problem & he only developed the problem when he found out we're going to cut EV mandate"

* Musk responds, “This bill was never shown to me even once…”

* Who elected him to review bills?!?

* Claims Trump and R’s would have lost without his support

* Musk threatens to form new political party, says “Trump has 3.5 years left as President, but I will be around for 40+ years (not at the rate he uses Ketamine)

* Trump comes back on his own social media site (how f’d up is it they both have their own?), saying Musk was “wearing thin”, and “went CRAZY!” when Trump “took away his EV Mandate”

* Trump threatens Elon’s government subsidies and contracts

* Musk goes NUCLEAR, says Trump is in the Jeffrey Epstein files and that’s why they haven’t been released (THIS IS NOT NEWS - Trump’s relationship with Epstein is well-documented; PS so is Musk’s)

* Musk threatens to decommission Dragon spacecraft that serves ISS; retweets user calling for Trump’s impeachment

* IS THIS ALL FOR SHOW OR A REAL FEUD?

* Did Musk already get everything he wanted? (DOGE data) and is THIS why he wanted it?

* ”Trump Regime Working with Palantir to Gather Personal Data on Every American: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-administration-silently-employs-palantir-213150870.html

* “President Trump’s March executive order for federal data sharing is being implemented through Palantir’s product, Foundry.”

* Palantir’s selection was reportedly influenced by Elon Musk’s DOGE

* Palantir’s Peter Thiel and Musk are both apartheid South Africa-raised and have a long relationship dating back to PayPal

* Where is JD Vance in all of this?

* Vance is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thiel

* Musk called for Trump’s impeachment, Vance to replace him.

* Vought Replaces Musk at DOGE https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-advisor-russell-vought-doge/

* Architect of Project 2025

* More detail-oriented & fanatical than Musk

* Some Dems look to snuggle up to Musk https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/05/elon-musk-democrats-donald-trump-00389961

* Ro Khana says Dems should “be in dialogue” with Musk

* Centrist Dem Liam Kerr says “it’s a zero-sum game”

* Ritchie Torres, “I’m a believer in redemption.”

Indiana Stories

* Pollster Shows Buttigieg Leading Early ‘28 Dem Presidential Primary

* https://www.yahoo.com/news/poll-shows-dems-want-2028-203419834.html

* Pete 31.5%

* AOC 19.4%

* Kamala 16.6%

* Booker 10.4%

* Newsome 7.1%

* Shapiro 4.8%

* Whitmer 3.7%

* Warnock 1.4%

* Who do you like? Overrated? Underrated? Snubs?

* State Unveils First Draft of New A-F School Grades https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/06/05/indiana-unveils-first-draft-of-overhauled-school-accountability-system-to-replace-a-f-grades/

* “a point-based system designed to measure a broader range of student outcomes — from academic proficiency to work-based learning and attendance, as well as soft skills like communication and collaboration.”

* Old A-F grading system has been suspended since 2018

* “Supporters of a revamped system, including Republican Gov. Mike Braun and key GOP lawmakers, maintain that it provides needed clarity and transparency for parents. But critics, including some Democrats and educators, have warned against oversimplifying complex school dynamics when evaluating overall performance.”

* “Each student’s “score” combines academic mastery — such as ILEARN or SAT performance — with additional indicators including regular attendance, completion of college-level coursework, progress in English language acquisition, and participation in work-based learning or credential programs.”

* “We have zero intention or plan (to adjust) those cut scores to make it easier on schools and kids. We want to keep that rigor and that standard high in Indiana and be very honest about where we are,” State Education Secretary Katie Jenner said. “But we want to see the full picture of each child, because so often, when you just do pass or fail … you sometimes lose students in those models.”

* Braun Admin Freezes Funding for Elevate Ventures, Promises IEDC Audit https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/04/25/state-freezes-funding-for-economic-development-affiliate-promises-audit/

* “The IEDC was created as a public-private entity under former Gov. Mitch Daniels but became a major target for scrutiny in the last election cycle, including criticism from Braun.”

* “Regarding Elevate Ventures, an economic development affiliate and venture capital firm, allegations include imprecise accounting, questionable staff compensation and …

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Scott Ruszkowski joined the South Bend Police Department in 1988 after leaving the US Navy and was appointed as chief in 2015 by then Mayor Pete Buttigieg. He has witnessed extraordinary changes in his city, his state, and the profession of policing over the past few decades. Corinne chats with him about what it's like to lead law enforcement in one of Indiana's biggest cities in 2025.

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How do we deal with mistakes we make? What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Are we allowing ourselves to grow in wisdom, or are we allowing ourselves not to operate from domination and control?

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Corinne and Sarah share their body image journey as women growing up in the 1980s and being in their 40s now. What cultural things were expected of them?

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This is the third episode of our new Sunday morning politics show for Indiana without the bad-faith arguments. In this house, we believe Hoosiers from the social democratic left to principled conservatives can talk about big things constructively when MAGA lies are excluded from the discussion.

I had a great panel of guests and we spent about 30 minutes each talking about national news, local news, and one big thing. We’ll be doing this every Sunday morning at 10:30am ET in collaboration with Project Next Media. The livestream will be available at the following locations, and posted here afterward. We hope you’ll join us for some thoughtful conversations.

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And this is the show outline with links to articles we discussed. We didn’t get to cover everything, but these are the stories we were watching.

National Stories

* Musk Leaving Trump Administration https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-donald-trump-big-beautiful-bill-aa2bc70b0ebdb219b5dd3e9f8fae03af

* Is he really? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ger3gxdjro

* Was this what he wanted? https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/elon-musk-regulatory-matters-under-trump-1235336699/

* Trump’s Crypto Scam Dinner Party https://coinpedia.org/news/trumps-trump-coin-dinner-party-justin-sun-joins-top-crypto-holders-for-vip-event/ (Below, all these links is a handy cheat sheet of all the Trump-related crypto businesses. The grift at work with these various companies is happening right before our eyes. Cryptocurrency has the support of some Congressional Democrats, but that should not be confused with opposition to a sitting president auctioning off access to enrich his family.)

* 1. $TRUMP Memecoin - Launched on January 17, 2025, $TRUMP is a meme coin associated with Donald Trump, hosted on the Solana blockchain. Approximately 1 billion coins were created, with 800 million retained by two Trump-owned entities: CIC Digital LLC and Fight Fight Fight LLC. An initial coin offering (ICO) released 200 million coins to the public, achieving a market value exceeding $27 billion within a day. The project has faced criticism for potential conflicts of interest and its speculative nature. Wikipedia+3 Wikipedia+3ChainCatcher+3

* 2. World Liberty Financial - Founded in 2024, World Liberty Financial is a decentralized finance (DeFi) company co-founded by Eric and Donald Trump Jr. The company launched the $WLFI token and the USD1 stablecoin, backed by U.S. treasuries and cash equivalents. The Trump family owns 60% of the company and 22.5 billion units of $WLFI. The venture has attracted significant investments, including $30 million from Chinese billionaire Justin Sun and $2 billion from an Abu Dhabi government-linked firm. These investments have raised ethical concerns and potential conflicts of interest. Wikipedia+4 Wikipedia+4PYMNTS.com+4

* 3. Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) - TMTG, the parent company of Truth Social, has entered the cryptocurrency space by raising over $2.3 billion through stock and debt sales to establish a bitcoin treasury reserve. Jaskaran S. Rasouda and Sukhmeet Sodhihas diluted the Trump family's stake from 52% to 41.5%, potentially affecting their control over the company. Despite this, TMTG's stock experienced a brief increase following the announcement. Wikipedia+3MarketWatch+3 Barron's+3Barron's

* 4. American Bitcoin Corp. - In partnership with Hut 8, the Trump brothers launched American Bitcoin Corp., focusing on Bitcoin mining and strategic reserve development. Eric Trump serves as the company's chief strategy officer. The venture aims to provide investors with tangible participation in Bitcoin's growth. Wikipedia+2PYMNTS.com+2 The Washington Post+2

* 5. Trump Digital Trading Cards (NFTs) - In December 2022, Trump released a series of digital trading cards as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), generating $4.5 million in sales. The cards were produced by NFT INT LLC, which licensed Trump's name and likeness from CIC Digital LLC. The project has faced scrutiny regarding its authenticity and the involvement of shell companies. ChainCatcher+2 trendx.tech+2 Wikipedia+2

* Trump Regime Targeting International Students: Putting on my defense-hawk brain-transfer cap, wouldn’t you want these people here to recruit as potential spies, or to put their best minds to work for you? https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/us-will-aggressively-revoke-chinese-students-visas-rubio-says-rcna209637

* Tariffs on - off - on https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93ywvl7yy5o

* Michael J. Hicks on Tariffs: https://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/2025/05/27/tariffs-manufacturing-layoffs-automation/83797338007/

* RFK Jr’s Shenanigans This Week

* I’m not an immunologist, but I don’t think the guy in charge of HHS understands how herd immunity works. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/covid-vaccine-kids-pregnant-women-cdc-recommendation-rfk-jr-rcna207312

* Also, FDA misinterprets study to yank prescription fluoride treatments for kids https://health.wusf.usf.edu/npr-health/2025-05-30/fda-pulling-prescription-fluoride-supplements-for-kids-from-the-market

* C.D.C. Contradicts Kennedy and Keeps Advice That Children May Get Covid Shots https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/health/cdc-covid-vaccines-children-pregnant-women.html

Around the Corn - Stories from Across Indiana

* Indiana bans candy, soda from SNAP Purchases: https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/briefs/feds-approve-indiana-ban-on-soda-candy-from-snap-purchases/

* This one stirs up complicated feelings, but it ultimately ascribes systemic failings to individuals as usual for neoliberalism.

* Braun and Beckwith Blame Holcomb Admin for Summer Meals Program https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/05/29/braun-administration-blames-holcomb-for-summer-meals-program-pause/

* They’re passing the blame for these kids not getting food. The question is: will the kids get any damn food?!?

* Diego Morales Fuckery:

* Morales Under Investigation by Marion County Election Board. https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/marion-county-election-board-investigating-diego-morales

* For all his corruption, this would amount to a slap on the wrist.

* More Diego shenanigans https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/30/indiana-secretary-of-state-diego-morales-cpac-hungary-travel-criticism/83942248007/?tbref=hp

* Report technically clears Hogsett admin in sexual harassment case, but indicts office culture https://mirrorindy.org/fisher-phillips-investigative-report-sexual-harassment-indianapolis-mayor-joe-hogsett-administration-thomas-cook

One Big Thing - Bipartisan Attack on Public Education in Indiana

* ILEA Milquetoast Description - https://fullcircleindyk12.com/2025/05/19/the-acronym-that-just-might-transform-the-relationship-between-ips-charters/

* A More Critical Look at ILEA - https://www.centralindsa.org/little-king-hogsetts-republican-buddies-at-the-statehouse-grant-him-unprecedented-personal-power-over-our-school-tax-money/

* Indiana Schools Rocked by Property Tax ‘Reform’ - https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/21/local-schools-rocked-by-tax-relief-law/

* Partisan School Board Races - https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/senate-narrowly-sends-bill-creating-partisan-school-boards-races-to-governors-desk

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What is Medicaid, How Does it Work, and is it Going Away?

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