What Happened Today - 3 June 2025
What Happened Today – 3 June 2025
Trump allowed Soliman to stay in the US—NOT BIDEN
Elon bashes the Big Beautiful Bill
Another “great” pick…FEMA
Leavitt’s Press Briefing…without a cross today
Big Beautiful Bill Update
Ukraine…has some cards!
TACO Talks
Autopen-Gate
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Trump allowed Soliman to stay in the US—NOT BIDEN
The suspect in the Boulder attack, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in August 2022, applied for asylum a month later, and was allowed to stay while his case was processed. His visa expired in February 2023, and he remained in the country illegally after that. Contrary to some claims circulating online, Soliman was not allowed to stay by the Trump administration; he entered and overstayed his visa during the Biden administration.
Both the Department of Homeland Security and the White House have confirmed that Soliman’s entry and overstay happened under Biden-era immigration policies. Trump and his officials have blamed current immigration laws and policies for allowing Soliman to remain in the country, but there is no evidence he was permitted to stay by Trump or his administration.
Soliman is now in custody, facing federal hate crime and terrorism charges after the attack in Boulder that injured several people at a pro-Israel demonstration.
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Elon bashes the Big Beautiful Bill
Elon Musk just slammed Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” calling it wasteful and loaded with unnecessary spending. Musk said it would drive up the national debt and shamed lawmakers who supported it. Trump, meanwhile, brushed off the criticism and doubled down, calling the bill “magnificent” and insisting it’s one of the most important pieces of legislation ever. Despite Musk’s public split, Trump is pushing hard to get the bill through the Senate and is not backing down.
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Another “great” pick…FEMA
The new head of FEMA, David Richardson, surprised and confused agency staff this week by saying during a meeting that he was unaware the United States has a hurricane season. It’s unclear if he was joking or serious, but the comment raised concerns within FEMA, especially since hurricane season just started and is expected to be unusually active this year.
Richardson, who took over in May and has no prior disaster management experience, has also decided not to release a new disaster response plan as previously promised. Some officials say his remark was meant as a joke and insist that FEMA is prepared, but the agency is already facing low morale, recent staff cuts, and worries about readiness. The situation has sparked criticism and questions about leadership at a critical time for disaster response.
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Leavitt’s Press Briefing…without a cross today
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, made headlines today for a series of awkward and questionable statements. During her briefing, she claimed that the dramatic drop in fentanyl seizures at the border was entirely due to Trump’s policies, despite experts pointing to other factors. She also boasted that the price of eggs has dropped more than 61% since Trump took office—an exaggerated figure that’s been widely mocked online.
Leavitt further drew criticism for admitting that the administration has failed to secure any major new trade deals, despite promising “90 deals in 90 days.” Instead, she revealed the White House is now sending out urgent letters begging other countries to make their “best offers” before an upcoming deadline. Many saw this as an embarrassing walk-back of earlier bold claims.
Her comments have sparked fresh debate about the administration’s messaging and accuracy, with critics calling out the disconnect between her statements and the current realities on trade, border security, and the economy.
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Big Beautiful Bill Update
The Senate is now taking up Trump’s massive “Big Beautiful Bill,” which narrowly passed the House last month. The bill is packed with major changes: big tax cuts, huge investments in border security and military spending, and rollbacks of climate and electric vehicle policies. It also includes stricter work requirements for social programs, cuts to some Medicaid funding (especially for undocumented immigrants and able-bodied adults), and eliminates certain green energy tax credits.
Trump is pushing hard to get the bill on his desk before July 4th, calling it “historic” and the “largest tax cut ever.” He’s personally lobbying Senate Republicans, but the bill faces resistance from some GOP senators worried about the national debt and the scale of the cuts. The Senate is expected to make changes, and with a slim majority, even a few Republican defections could force more negotiations.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk blasted the bill as wasteful and full of “pork,” saying it would explode the deficit and shame lawmakers who supported it. The White House brushed off his criticism, saying Trump is still fully committed to the bill.
The bill’s future is uncertain as Senate Republicans debate its details, but Trump and his allies are working overtime to get it passed quickly. Expect more debate, possible changes, and a lot of political drama in the coming weeks.
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Ukraine….has some cards!
Ukraine’s President Zelensky is showing new strength in peace talks, demanding a full ceasefire, prisoner releases, and the return of abducted children. After a dramatic Ukrainian drone strike inside Russia, Zelensky is pushing for tougher U.S. sanctions and more support if Russia won’t negotiate seriously.
Trump, who once promised to end the war in a day, is now frustrated with both sides. He’s threatened to walk away from the talks if there’s no progress, which could leave Ukraine with less U.S. backing and shift the balance toward Russia. Trump has publicly criticized both Zelensky and Putin, calling Putin “crazy” but also blasting Zelensky for being “difficult” and accusing him of wasting U.S. aid. Trump has held back on new sanctions, saying he doesn’t want to jeopardize a possible peace deal, but warns he’ll act if Russia keeps stalling.
Zelensky is pressing his advantage and calling for more Western support, while Trump is growing impatient and threatening to step back if a deal doesn’t materialize soon. The next round of talks is crucial for Ukraine’s future and America’s role in the conflict.
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TACO Talks
The White House has sent urgent letters to major U.S. trade partners, demanding they submit their “best offers” on new trade deals by Wednesday. This is part of a push to wrap up complex negotiations before a self-imposed July 8 deadline, when Trump’s paused tariffs are set to snap back into effect if no deals are reached. The administration is asking countries to propose their best terms on tariffs, quotas for American goods, digital trade, and economic security.
Trump is also expected to speak directly with China’s President Xi Jinping this week to try to break a deadlock in talks, especially as tensions rise over critical minerals and recent accusations that China violated a previous tariff truce. The administration says it’s under pressure to finalize agreements quickly, but so far, only one limited deal—with the UK—has been reached, and most partners are still negotiating.
The U.S. is pressing hard for fast trade deals, warning that tariffs will return if countries don’t cooperate, and Trump is personally stepping in to try to get results.
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Autopen-Gate
The current “autopen scandal” Trump is pushing is pretty absurd, especially given his own track record of not knowing (or caring about) the details of what’s happening in his own administration or the world.
Trump is now calling the use of an autopen—a device that replicates a signature and has been used by presidents for decades—“the biggest scandal since the 2020 election.” He claims that because some Biden pardons may have been signed with an autopen, they’re “illegal” or void, and that Biden didn’t even know about them. Legal experts, however, universally agree that this is nonsense; autopen signatures are standard practice for routine or ceremonial documents, and there’s no law or precedent that says a pardon is invalid if signed this way.
What makes this even more ridiculous is that Trump himself has a long history of pleading ignorance about major events and decisions during his own presidency and second term. He’s repeatedly said he wasn’t aware of key policies, international incidents, or even who signed off on major decisions. He’s been widely mocked for not reading briefings, not understanding basic policy details, and making outlandish statements—like suggesting tariffs could replace the income tax, or acting surprised by the existence of major government programs or events.
This whole autopen debate is just another example of Trump accusing others of exactly what he’s been criticized for: not paying attention, not understanding the job, and flipping the narrative to stir up his base. The outrage is performative, not substantive, and is being used to distract from real issues and keep the focus on manufactured scandals. In reality, the use of an autopen is routine, and the idea that it’s a constitutional crisis is just political theater.
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This is your reminder: In times like these, your voice matters more than ever. When those in power try to put themselves above the people, it’s up to us to show what real democracy looks like. The No Kings movement is about standing together—peacefully, powerfully, and with hope—to reject authoritarianism and defend our freedoms.
Join the nationwide No Kings protests on June 14 in a city near you. From city blocks to small towns, we’re gathering to say: We don’t do kings in America. We believe in unity, dignity, and a government that serves the people—not the other way around.
Bring your signs, your friends, and your courage. Let’s show the world that true power rises from the people, not from parades or thrones. Find your local event, show up, and be part of this day of defiance and hope.
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