White House Not Notified Before Ukraine Drone Attack on Russian Bombers, Leavitt Confirms 

The strike raised questions about U.S. security and could lead to future executive actions, according to the press secretary. WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump did not receive advance notification before Ukraine launched a drone swarm attack against Russian airfields, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters during a press briefing on June 3. She noted “he

House CCP Committee Chairman Inquires With Canadian Firm About Supply of Critical Metal

Rep. John Moolenaar says America’s dependence on China for tungsten ‘poses a significant risk’ to the United States’ industrial base and warfighting readiness. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) has sent a letter to Canada-based mining company Almonty Industries to inquire about a critical metal essential for U.S. defense technology that the United States relies on China

US Sends Letters to Trade Partners to Seek ‘Best Offers’ by June 4

The Trump administration wants to see plans to remove non-tariff trade barriers and promises to purchase U.S. factory and farm products. The U.S. trade representative is sending “friendly reminders” that a trade negotiation deadline is coming due, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Leavitt, at a June 3 press briefing, confirmed a report by

House Democrats Protest Over Temporary Detention of Staffer at Rep. Nadler’s Office

The staff member, depicted in a video of the incident, was detained by Federal Protective Service officers conducting a security check, and was later released. WASHINGTON—Two high-ranking Democrat members of the U.S. House of Representatives, on June 3, have written a letter in protest against the detention of a member of Rep. Jerry Nadler’s (D-N.Y.)

Senate Panel Advances Trump’s Nominee to Lead IRS by One-Vote Margin

Reflecting the partisan divide, a Democrat leader made a last-minute appeal to replace the Republican nominee who has faced intense scrutiny. After narrowly winning a Senate committee’s approval, President Donald Trump’s nominee for IRS director will advance to a full Senate vote. The Senate Finance Committee’s June 3 vote, 14–13 in favor of nominee Billy

Chinese Student Charged With Illegally Voting in 2024 Election

Michigan officials charged Gao for casting an illegal vote after he approached a city clerk and tried to retract his ballot. Federal prosecutors filed a criminal complaint on June 3, charging Chinese student Haoxiang Gao with illegally voting in the 2024 presidential election. Michigan officials had charged Gao for casting an illegal vote last year,

White House Submits Request to Cut $9.4 Billion in Foreign Aid, Public Media Funding

The cuts proposed by President Donald Trump would codify several cuts put forward by DOGE. WASHINGTON—The White House on June 3 asked Congress to approve $9.4 billion in spending cuts that would primarily affect U.S. foreign aid and federally-funded media including PBS and NPR. The rescissions package proposed by President Donald Trump would codify several