Good evening, everyone. I’m not feeling my best tonight, so I wasn’t able to record a full 5-minute video update—but I wasn’t about to let that stop me from keeping you informed.
Over the past 24 hours, MAGA Republicans have ramped up their attacks on me. Why? Because I’ve been giving you unfiltered, consistent coverage of the escalating feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump—and they can’t stand it.
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With that, here’s the news
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration, has been returned to the U.S. to face federal charges. A recently unsealed indictment accuses him of being involved in a multi-year scheme to transport undocumented migrants from Texas to other parts of the country.
Ben Schrader, who previously led the criminal division at the U.S. attorney’s office in Nashville, stepped down after the office decided to pursue charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, according to sources close to the situation who spoke with ABC News.
Schrader chose to resign because he was concerned the case was being pursued for political motives.
Donald Trump is reportedly planning to part ways with the red Tesla Model S he purchased in March 2025, amid a public fallout with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The vehicle, acquired at full price and intended for White House staff use, was initially a gesture of support for Musk during a period of criticism against Tesla.
However, following Musk's resignation from the Department of Government Efficiency and subsequent public disagreements over policy matters, Trump is now considering selling or giving away the car.
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to keep a hold on a lower court ruling that would have required the Department of Government Efficiency to release details about its operations.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access sensitive Social Security Administration (SSA) data. This decision overturned a lower court's injunction that had restricted DOGE's access due to privacy concerns.
Damian Williams, the former chief federal prosecutor in Manhattan, is leaving the law firm Paul Weiss to join Jenner & Block. His move shifts him from a firm that cooperated with the Trump administration to one that actively challenged Trump’s retaliation efforts in court.
Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, recently received a failing health inspection score of 32 out of 100—the lowest among 115 establishments in Somerset County. The May 6 inspection uncovered 18 violations, half of which were deemed critical and posed an "unacceptable health risk." Issues included expired milk, improperly stored raw meat, inadequate handwashing facilities, and the use of a household microwave in the commercial kitchen.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to implement significant federal funding cuts to California, potentially starting as early as today. According to CNN, federal agencies have been instructed to identify grants that can be withheld from the state. A whistleblower informed Congress that all research grants to California might be canceled.
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has threatened to withhold the state's tax payments to the federal government if President Trump proceeds with plans to cut federal funding to California.
Governor Gavin Newsom has suggested that Californians might consider withholding federal tax payments if the Trump administration proceeds with plans to cut federal funding to the state. He emphasized that California contributes over $80 billion more in federal taxes than it receives, implying that the state should not continue subsidizing the federal government while facing targeted funding reductions.
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration can temporarily exclude Associated Press (AP) journalists from certain White House spaces, including the Oval Office and Air Force One. This 2-1 decision overturns a lower court's ruling that deemed the ban unconstitutional, allowing the administration to proceed with its restrictions for now.
The Trump administration is pressuring Senator Lindsey Graham to weaken his bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, which currently has over 80 Senate co-sponsors. The White House seeks to add waivers allowing President Trump discretion over sanctions and to change mandatory language in the bill, aiming to maintain flexibility in U.S.-Russia relations amid ongoing efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained numerous undocumented immigrants during routine check-ins at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles. Detainees, including families with children, have been held in the building's basement under conditions lacking adequate food, water, and sleeping arrangements, with some individuals spending the night in rooms without beds.
Donald Trump has announced that the next round of U.S.-China trade talks will take place on Monday, June 9, in London.
Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) faced bipartisan criticism after expressing concern over a Sikh man leading the House floor prayer, mistakenly identifying him as Muslim in a now-deleted social media post. The incident sparked condemnation from lawmakers and advocacy groups, highlighting issues of religious intolerance and the importance of diversity in government practices.
American Airlines is charging solo travelers higher ticket prices on over half of its domestic routes from major hub airports, according to research by Thrifty Traveler. Their analysis of hundreds of fares revealed consistent price differences based on the number of passengers booking.
The Pentagon's inspector general is investigating whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth or one of his aides used Hegseth's Signal app account to share detailed information about upcoming U.S. airstrikes on Yemen. The probe also examines if staffers were instructed to delete these messages, potentially violating federal recordkeeping laws.
See you in the morning.
— Aaron
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