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Elon Musk concluded his 130-day tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Trump administration. Despite stepping down from his official role, Musk affirmed his continued involvement, stating he would remain a "friend and adviser" to President Trump and be available "whenever the president would like advice."
Trump on Joe Biden, following news of his cancer diagnosis: "Don’t feel too sorry for him—he’s a vicious guy ... I honestly don’t feel sorry for him."
Donald Trump addressed the possibility of granting a pardon to music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is currently on trial in New York for charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. Trump stated that while no formal request for a pardon had been made, he was aware that discussions were taking place and that he would "certainly look at the facts" before making any decision.
At a recent event, Senator Joni Ernst addressed concerns about undocumented immigrants allegedly receiving Medicaid benefits, stating, "When you are arguing about illegals that are receiving Medicaid benefits, they are not eligible." Her comment drew a strong reaction from the audience, with someone shouting, "People will die!" In response, Ernst replied, "Well, we all are going to die," a remark that sparked further controversy and debate over healthcare access and the tone of political discourse.
The U.S. Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to terminate a humanitarian parole program that had granted temporary legal status to over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This program, initiated under President Biden, allowed eligible individuals to live and work in the U.S. for two years due to urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.
At least three migrant children—two boys and a girl, estimated to be between 9 and 12 years old—were detained and restrained with zip ties at the San Antonio Immigration Court after an immigration judge had dismissed their case.
Elon Musk’s drug use reportedly extended far beyond occasional experimentation, with sources telling the New York Times that he took so much ketamine that it began affecting his bladder—a known consequence of heavy use. He also used Ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms, and traveled with a daily pill organizer containing around 20 medications, including pills marked as Adderall.
Donald Trump reacted sharply on Wednesday when asked about a new term circulating in response to his tariff policy—TACO, short for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” According to CNN, Trump hadn’t heard the phrase before and believed the reporter was personally insulting him, prompting him to label it the “nastiest question.” The official added that Trump was “reasonably” frustrated by the term, interpreting it as a jab at his toughness.
Former President Joe Biden struck an optimistic tone when publicly addressing his cancer diagnosis for the first time, saying, “We’re going to be able to beat this.” Biden, 82, revealed he is undergoing treatment with a pill for an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, but emphasized that his prognosis is good and his bones remain strong. Speaking after a service in Delaware, he added, “I feel good,” and noted that his care is being overseen by a top surgeon who survived the same illness decades ago.
In May 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced significant gains. The S&P 500 rose approximately 6.2%, marking its strongest May performance since 1990. Similarly, the Nasdaq Composite surged about 9.6%, achieving its largest May percentage gain since 1997.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have banned surprise billing by ambulance companies, despite unanimous approval from both chambers of the state legislature. In his veto statement, Polis cited drafting issues rendering the bill "unimplementable" and expressed concerns that it could lead to insurance premium increases of up to $2.15 per person per month.
A recent AtlasIntel poll conducted on May 27, 2025, indicates that Democrats hold a 9-point advantage over Republicans on the generic congressional ballot, with 51% of respondents favoring Democrats and 42% supporting Republicans . This margin is notable as it represents one of the largest leads for Democrats in recent polling cycles.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's GDPNow model revised its estimate for U.S. real GDP growth in the second quarter to an annualized rate of 3.8%, up from 2.2% just three days earlier.
The U.S. State Department has mandated that all embassies and consulates worldwide implement enhanced vetting procedures for visa applicants intending to travel to Harvard University. This directive, issued on May 30, 2025, by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, applies to individuals visiting Harvard for any purpose, including students, faculty, staff, guest speakers, and tourists.
The Trump administration issued new guidelines Thursday barring federal agencies from considering race or gender in hiring decisions, as part of a broader Merit Hiring Plan. The directive also calls for excluding candidates deemed unwilling to “faithfully serve the Executive Branch,” criticizing past practices for prioritizing “discriminatory ‘equity’ quotas” over qualifications.
rump announced the removal of Kim Sajet as director of the National Portrait Gallery, citing her political views and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In a Truth Social post, Trump called her “a highly partisan person” and declared DEI “totally inappropriate” for her role, adding that a replacement would be named soon.
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