Good evening, everyone. Tonight, I’m attending a live town hall in Washington, D.C., hosted by Jim Acosta—photos to come. I want to sincerely thank all of you for standing with me, especially in these turbulent times. Your support means more now than ever. Over the past 24 hours, censorship on platforms like TikTok has escalated sharply, my safety has been threatened, and prominent MAGA figures are openly calling for my arrest. Despite these attacks, I refuse to be silenced—and with your continued support, I won’t be.
With that, here’s the news:
Donald Trump backs down: U.S. nuclear deal offer permits Iran to enrich uranium at low levels and stops short of requiring full dismantlement of its nuclear facilities.
Morgan Akin, an 84-year-old U.S. Marine veteran from conservative northern California, has taken a public stand against Donald Trump, saying the president is "tearing the country apart." In a symbolic protest, Akin removed the American flag he'd flown for decades and began demonstrating in his hometown, disturbed by recent authoritarian moves and what he sees as a betrayal of American values.
The Trump administration is reportedly directing immigration enforcement agencies to intensify operations at retail locations such as 7-Eleven and Home Depot. According to a report cited by the Washington Examiner, the White House is urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to increase arrests and detentions at these establishments, which are known gathering spots for day laborers and undocumented workers.
A Worcester man, Samarone Alves Ferreira-De Souza, was deported to Brazil after ICE officials allegedly forged his signature on a deportation authorization, according to his attorney. Arrested earlier in May after honking at an undercover ICE vehicle, Ferreira-De Souza’s deportation has left his partner, Clara Moura, and their 4-month-old son preparing to leave the U.S. to reunite with him in Brazil.
Harvard University told a judge it possesses internal Trump administration documents showing that the White House directly ordered the sudden freeze of over $2 billion in federal research funds, bypassing legal procedures. In a court filing, Harvard argued that the freeze was politically motivated, lacked proper investigation into antisemitism claims, and violated federal law by imposing arbitrary deadlines and termination mandates.
Several prominent U.S. law firms are experiencing significant client losses after entering into agreements with the Trump administration. These deals, often involving substantial pro bono commitments to causes aligned with President Trump's agenda, were made in exchange for relief from punitive executive orders that threatened their federal contracts and security clearances.
Major corporations, including Microsoft, McDonald's, Oracle, and Morgan Stanley, have since reduced or severed ties with firms such as Paul, Weiss; Kirkland & Ellis; and Latham & Watkins, citing concerns over the firms' independence and ethical judgment.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Rhode Island's 2022 law banning high-capacity magazines, effectively upholding the state's restriction on ammunition feeding devices that hold more than 10 rounds.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Maryland's 2013 ban on assault-style weapons, including AR-15s and AK-47s, leaving the law intact.
Since the start of 2025, at least 20 Planned Parenthood clinics across seven states have closed or announced plans to shut down, as the organization struggles with mounting political pressure and financial strain in the post-Roe v. Wade landscape.
The closures span six regional affiliates—including in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Utah, and Vermont—and come amid escalating threats and regulatory challenges from the Trump administration.
A large protest erupted in a Boston suburb after ICE agents detained 18-year-old high school student Marcelo Gomes Da Silva while he was heading to volleyball practice, reportedly in pursuit of his father. Although Gomes’ student visa had lapsed, he is eligible for asylum, but ICE defended the arrest, stating they would not “walk away from anybody” in the country illegally.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are once again at odds over the controversial deportation of Jordin Melgar-Salmeron, which occurred in direct violation of a federal appeals court order.
The DOJ attributed the deportation to a “series of unintentional administrative errors,” implying bureaucratic missteps were to blame. In contrast, DHS rejected that explanation outright, asserting that “there was no ‘error,’” signaling deeper internal conflict between the two agencies over responsibility and procedure in immigration enforcement.
A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to eliminate collective bargaining rights for approximately 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers.
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado is preparing to challenge Governor Kathy Hochul in the 2026 Democratic primary for New York governor, marking a significant political rift between the state's top two officials.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has placed its top Fannie Mae overseer on administrative leave, coinciding with the Trump administration's push to re-privatize the mortgage giant. This move is part of a broader strategy to transition Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government conservatorship to public ownership while maintaining federal oversight and guarantees.
The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that blocked mass layoffs and major restructuring across federal agencies, part of its broader effort to reshape the executive branch. This emergency appeal follows a 9th Circuit decision halting Trump’s proposed reductions in force (RIFs), which could significantly expand presidential authority over the federal workforce.
Ceasefire talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul ended without a truce, but both sides agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, with a possible additional swap of 200. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking from Lithuania, also announced an agreement to repatriate the remains of fallen soldiers and urged stronger sanctions on Russia if it continues to reject a ceasefire.
See you this evening.
— Aaron
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