Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 - Musk blasts Trump’s Bill; MD & RI gun ban stays; DHS vs Nadler aide; FEMA head’s hurricane fail; USNS Harvey Milk rebrand

Today’s Headlines: The Trump–Musk bromance may be ending, with Elon blasting Trump’s $2.3 trillion spending bill as a “disgusting abomination” and calling to oust lawmakers who supported it. Meanwhile, the Trump administration formally requested Congress to undo $9.4B in DOGE’s previous cuts via a rescission process, still falling far short of Musk’s promised $2T in cuts. New 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum go into effect tonight (except for the UK), but are subject to change next month. The administration also rescinded 2022 guidance protecting abortion access in emergency cases, exposing providers to prosecution in 13 states with total bans. FEMA’s acting head reportedly didn’t know the U.S. had a hurricane season, worsening concerns as meteorologists warn they’re too understaffed to predict storm paths. In other news, DHS officers handcuffed a Nadler aide, accusing his office of “harboring rioters” after staff watched ICE detain migrants. The Supreme Court declined to hear gun rights cases, leaving Maryland and Rhode Island’s bans intact. Just in time for Pride month, the Navy will rename the USNS Harvey Milk to align with a “warrior culture” vision. FInally, Russia carried out a successful hit on the strategic Crimea bridge following Ukraine’s devastating drone strikes on Russian bombers as peace talks in Istanbul have collapsed.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: Musk calls GOP tax cut and spending bill a 'disgusting abomination'

• AP News: Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE

• AP News: Musk calls GOP tax cut and spending bill a 'disgusting abomination'

• Axios: Trump administration strips federal protections for emergency abortion providers

• NYT: Acting FEMA Chief Told Staff He Didn’t Know About U.S. Hurricane Season 

• Axios: Dems seek to grill Kristi Noem on DHS handcuffing Nadler aide

• WaPo: Supreme Court leave Maryland's ban on assault rifles in place

• AP News: Musk calls GOP tax cut and spending bill a 'disgusting abomination'

• WaPo: As Russia reels from drone attack, Ukraine targets vital Crimean Bridge

• AP News: Putin's uncompromising demands emerge after the latest round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks

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