Elon Musk concluded his temporary role as a special government employee leading the Department of Government Efficiency (“Doge”), after reaching his 130-day service limit. His departure follows criticism of President Trump’s budget bill, which Musk deemed fiscally irresponsible and counterproductive to Doge’s goals. Despite his exit, Musk expressed confidence in Doge’s long-term impact on government efficiency. During his tenure, Doge oversaw significant federal job reductions, though some cuts were later challenged and reversed by courts.
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President Trump pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of *Chrisley Knows Best*, for their 2022 convictions of fraud and tax evasion. Their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, claims Trump cited their unfair treatment and stated they didn’t “look like terrorists,” despite no terrorism charges ever being filed. The pardon follows a string of similar pardons issued by Trump for other white-collar criminals. The White House maintains the pardons were granted to deserving individuals who faced overly harsh sentences.
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Donald Trump’s Memorial Day message on Truth Social sparked widespread criticism for its complete omission of fallen soldiers and military personnel. Instead, the message focused on his political grievances, attacking perceived enemies and claiming progress during his presidency. Many commentators, including those on X (formerly Twitter), condemned Trump’s lack of respect and deemed his behavior unfit for office. The absence of any acknowledgment of military sacrifice on a day dedicated to remembrance drew sharp rebuke from various sources.
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Donald Trump, citing Harvard’s high percentage of international students (27.2%), demanded the university disclose their identities and home countries, questioning why those nations don’t contribute financially to their education. This follows the Trump administration’s attempts to block Harvard from enrolling foreign students and revoke its federal funding, actions a federal court temporarily halted. The administration’s actions stem from a broader effort to review universities’ federal funds and have been criticized as a politically motivated attack on higher education. Harvard has countered these accusations, emphasizing the significant contributions international students make to the university and the nation.
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Senator John Fetterman has publicly acknowledged the weaponization of his mental health struggles following a stroke, impacting his senatorial duties. He’s missed a significant percentage of floor votes, citing a preference for family time over what he considers performative procedural votes. Fetterman’s struggles have prompted concerns from his former chief of staff and criticism for his attendance and behavior at official events. Recent reports detail erratic behavior, including instances of repetition and anger.
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A senior Department of Justice official suggested that Jill Biden could face criminal charges for elder abuse, alleging she concealed Joe Biden’s aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis during his presidential campaign. This claim, fueled by online speculation and comments from Donald Trump Jr., centers on the assertion that Dr. Biden, despite knowing about the diagnosis, withheld this information from the public. The suggestion is largely based on conjecture and does not account for the complexities of prostate cancer detection and treatment, or Dr. Biden’s lack of medical expertise. The accusation has sparked controversy, with some questioning the timing and motives behind its surfacing.
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Federal trespassing charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, stemming from a May 9th protest at an ICE facility, have been dismissed by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba. Simultaneously, Habba announced charges against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver for allegedly interfering with law enforcement during the same incident. While Mayor Baraka expressed his intention to continue advocating for humane treatment of detainees, Habba stated the dismissal doesn’t conclude the matter and invited the mayor to tour the facility. McIver, however, denounced the charges against her as politically motivated.
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In response to a new DHS program offering financial and travel assistance for undocumented immigrants’ self-deportation, Rep. Randy Weber expressed disapproval, advocating for harsher consequences. He jokingly suggested “punishing” them by dropping them from airplanes over their home countries, a comment he quickly attempted to retract. His remarks, made on the “Washington Watch” program, sparked immediate attention and controversy. The exchange highlights a stark difference in approaches to immigration enforcement.
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Former FBI Director James Comey’s Instagram post of seashells arranged to form “8647” prompted a Secret Service investigation after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem deemed it a threat against President Trump. The number’s interpretation as a threat, particularly the use of “86” as slang for “kill,” fueled outrage among Trump supporters. Comey subsequently removed the post, claiming unawareness of the potential interpretation and denouncing violence. The incident ignited a political firestorm, with several high-profile figures condemning Comey’s actions.
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