Sen. Rand Paul criticized President Trump after being disinvited from the White House picnic, calling it "incredibly petty" and "immature." Paul, opposing a Trump-backed spending bill, cited concerns over adding $3.8 trillion to the national debt. He stated he has lost respect for the president.

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Thousands marched through Chicago’s Loop protesting Trump’s immigration policies, briefly blocking traffic on major streets like DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Police detained two protesters, while tensions flared between drivers and marchers. No injuries were reported, and arrests remain unclear.

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Law enforcement is guiding protesters away from the federal building in Los Angeles, with no visible involvement from the National Guard. Protesters are calm but tensions rise as the space tightens. Flashbangs are heard occasionally, and some may have been hit by police projectiles, though details are unclear.

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On the third day of protests against Trump’s immigration policies, anger grew as 300 federal troops arrived in Los Angeles. Crowds clashed with National Guard outside the Detention Center, leading to smoke canisters and crowd-control rounds. Protesters later blocked the 101 freeway, disrupting traffic.

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President Trump spoke with Russian President Putin for over an hour about Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian air bases and Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Putin plans to respond to the strike and suggested he might join talks on Iran. Trump called the discussion "good but not leading to peace."

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In March, Trump signed an order to share data across agencies, raising concerns about surveillance. Behind the scenes, officials turned to Palantir, expanding its federal contracts. Since Trump took office, Palantir has received $113M+ in spending, with a recent $795M Department of Defense deal.

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Experts warn of chaos during a busy hurricane season due to cuts at FEMA and NOAA under the Trump administration, including staff reductions and grant restrictions. Concerns rise over disaster response readiness, though both agencies claim they are prepared for the challenges ahead.

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Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin he’s “playing with fire” over stalled Ukraine peace efforts, following a mass Russian air attack on Kyiv. Trump hinted at potential new sanctions, saying bad things “would’ve already happened to Russia” without him. All options remain open.

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President Trump announced a delay in the 50% tariffs on EU goods, originally set for June 1, now postponed to July 9 for further negotiations. The European Commission president expressed readiness to "advance talks" after Trump criticized the bloc as "very difficult to deal with."

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