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President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's 'Meet the Press' and walked away after moderator Kristen Welker challenged his unsubstantiated claims of cheating in California primary elections. Trump later blamed his outburst on rain, saying he was 'a bit angry' at NBC for not controlling the weather.
At a D-Day commemoration in Normandy, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Europe to focus on its own conventional defense, calling on allies like France to show concrete progress in strengthening their defenses. France's Armed Forces Minister responded that France is engaged in a rearmament drive.
A federal judge in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction blocking the USDA from conditioning SNAP benefits on compliance with Trump's gender and immigration policies. Twenty states and DC had sued, arguing the funding requirements are unlawful. SNAP helps roughly 39 million Americans buy groceries.
A critical turning point occurred before Memorial Day when Trump's decision to oppose Cornyn's re-election and announce an 'anti-weaponization' fund led Senate Republicans to abandon a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill, highlighting growing defiance as the 2026 midterms approach.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated the Democratic Party has lost focus on working people, urging a shift to economic issues like rent, housing, and gas prices. He dismissed concerns about the 'Abolish ICE' slogan and advocated for policies like free child care for two-year-olds.
Rep. Jim Himes, ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, called acting DNI Bill Pulte the 'worst and most dangerous' Trump appointment. Top Democrats now warn Pulte could disrupt the 2026 midterm elections by promoting unfounded voter fraud claims or fabricating intelligence to justify election interference.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly rarely present at HHS headquarters, works six-hour days, and scrolls on his phone during meetings. He has not visited the CDC since August and has not publicly addressed the Ebola outbreak. The department has lost about 17,000 employees since Trump's inauguration.
Maine Democrats are threatening to switch to winner-take-all Electoral College allocation if Nebraska Republicans do the same for 2028. Several Democratic gubernatorial candidates, including Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, support retaliatory changes. Nebraska Republicans failed to change last year, but concerns persist.
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner held a town hall in Portland, Maine, speaking to about 400 supporters. He expressed confidence in winning the primary and general election, while attendees focused on policy issues rather than the allegations of past mistreatment of women.
President Trump's approval rating fell to 35% with 60% disapproval, according to The Economist's polling tracker. He is 25 points underwater, down 1.1 points from the previous week, making him the most unpopular president at this stage since 2009.