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28.05.2025

28.05.2025 โ€” The Day Musk Broke With Trump

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 28.05.2025.

It displays 250 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.05.2025 โ‡ข The Day Musk Broke With Trump
โŒจElon Musk publicly criticized Trump's signature legislative package, calling himself "disappointed" by what Trump terms his "big, beautiful bill" and arguing it inflates the deficit. This marked the most significant fracture in their alliance since Trump took office, with reports describing a "bad bromance" and Wall Street developing code words for betting against Trump's threats.

Trump-Putin relations deteriorated further as Russia accused Trump of being "not sufficiently informed" about Ukraine after his recent criticism of Putin. However, conflicting reports emerged about potential prisoner exchange agreements.

Courts blocked Trump's tariff powers in sweeping rulings, preventing him from imposing emergency tariffs unilaterally. Trump pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley and former GOP Representative Michael Grimm, while indicating he would consider pardoning those convicted in the Whitmer kidnapping plot.

The administration proposed capping Harvard's international student enrollment at 15 percent while announcing visa restrictions on Chinese students and foreign nationals involved in censoring Americans.
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00:20โ‡ขTrump Threatens Putin With Sanctions

โŒจThe newspapers report on rising tensions between Trump and Putin, with Trump accusing the Russian leader of "playing with fire" and considering sanctions (NYTimes, The Blaze). Several sources cover the Trump administration's immigration policies, including asking the Supreme Court to lift restrictions on deportations to third countries (The Epoch Times, NBC) and halting visa interviews for foreign students (AP News). Health Secretary RFK Jr. continues making headlines by ending coronavirus vaccine recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women (Washington Post, CBS) and announcing plans to create an "alternative international health system" with Argentina after exiting the WHO (OANN). The Sean "Diddy" Combs trial continues with emotional testimony from his former assistant (ABC News), while NPR is suing the Trump administration over funding cuts (NPR).
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02:52โ‡ขTrump Accuses Putin of "Playing With Fire"

โŒจThe newspapers report on growing tensions between Trump and Putin over Ukraine, with Trump accusing Putin of "playing with fire" and considering sanctions (NYTimes, Washington Post, CNN). The administration is targeting Harvard University's funding as punishment for "race discrimination" (Boston Globe) while also addressing deportation policies by asking the Supreme Court to lift restrictions on third-country deportations (NBC News, The Epoch Times). The FBI has reopened investigations into cocaine found in the Biden White House and the SCOTUS Dobbs decision leak (Breitbart). Other stories include a Supreme Court case involving a teen blinded during George Floyd protests (USA Today) and debates about manufacturing's role in rebuilding the middle class (NPR).
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09:14โ‡ขHundreds of Drones Strike Russia

โŒจThe newspapers report on major international events including a large drone attack on Russia with impacts reported in Moscow (ABC News), and chaos at a US-backed aid site in Gaza (CNN). Trump's relations with Canada have taken an unusual turn with claims that Canada is "considering" trading sovereignty for a "Golden Dome" program (Fox News, The Daily Beast). The administration continues confronting universities over antisemitism, now targeting UC systems (LA Times). Trump's pardons are scrutinized as highlighting a Justice Department pullback from corruption cases (NBC News, HuffPost). Elon Musk has expressed disappointment with Trump's "big, beautiful bill" (CBS, USA Today), while Texas passed legislation defining "woman" (Newsweek).
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12:47โ‡ขTrump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Under Fire

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating political battles over Trump's comprehensive legislative package, with Senate Republicans divided between moderates and conservatives (The Hill, MSNBC). Elon Musk's criticism of the "big, beautiful bill" continues to reverberate, while town halls show GOP representatives struggling to defend the policies to constituents (The Daily Beast). Energy policy advances rapidly with a Utah uranium mine approved through a 14-day environmental review process (Breitbart), contrasting with dire climate warnings from UN and weather agencies predicting years of record-breaking heat (Common Dreams, AP News). Trade tensions show signs of easing as analysts report a US-China tariff truce triggering cargo movement and supply chain diversification efforts (The Epoch Times). The administration's efficiency drive gains momentum with DOGE receiving judicial approval to access Treasury data (Newsweek), while rural Trump supporters express conflicted views about potential Medicaid cuts despite supporting the president (NPR).
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Germanyโ€™s socialist party Die Linke has been revitalized by its recent election breakthrough. With the Social Democrats cravenly backing Friedrich Merzโ€™s conservative and militarist agenda, Die Linke has to offer a bold oppositional message.
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The remarks come as tensions rise between the US president and the Kremlin, amid Russiaโ€™s intense aerial assaults on Ukraine
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15:14โ‡ขTrump-Putin Relations Deteriorate

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in the Trump-Putin relationship, with US-Russia exchanges of harsh rhetoric amid intensified Russian aerial assaults on Ukraine (CNN, The Hill). However, conflicting reports emerge about potential diplomatic progress, with Russian sources claiming agreement on a prisoner exchange (One America News Network). Trump's relationship with his inner circle shows strain as Elon Musk publicly criticizes Trump's legislative package, calling it unable to be both "big" and "beautiful" (HuffPost, CBS). Deportation enforcement accelerates with ICE removing over 17,200 people last month, representing a 50% increase from February, though still below administration targets (NBC News). International students express growing anxiety about their future status (Boston Globe). Trump has pardoned the parents of reality TV personality Savannah Chrisley, generating disbelief from the family (ABC News). Violence in Seattle targeting Christians prompts FBI investigation, with local officials facing criticism for their response (Fox News, The Blaze).
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Kremlin aide accuses Trump of being โ€˜not sufficiently informedโ€™ about the situation in Ukraine after the US president lashed out at Putin
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16:47โ‡ขMusk Breaks With Trump Over "Big Beautiful Bill"

โŒจThe newspapers report on a significant fracture within Trump's inner circle as Elon Musk publicly criticizes the president's signature legislative package, telling CBS he is "disappointed" in what Trump calls his "big beautiful bill" and arguing it inflates the deficit (NYTimes, AP News). This marks the most prominent disagreement between the two allies since Trump took office. Meanwhile, US-Russia tensions escalate with the Kremlin accusing Trump of being "not sufficiently informed" about Ukraine after Trump's recent criticism of Putin (CNN). Vice President JD Vance promoted cryptocurrency at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, declaring "crypto finally has a champion" in the White House (CBS). Secretary of State Rubio announced new visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals involved in censoring Americans, expanding the administration's free speech agenda internationally (The Epoch Times, The Hill).
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18:03โ‡ขTrump Eyes Whitmer Plot Pardons

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump considering pardons for those convicted in the 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Whitmer, stating he will "look at" the cases (ABC News). The Capitol Police chief calls Trump's January 6 pardons "one of my worst days" as he prepares for retirement (CBS). Trump suggests capping foreign students at Harvard at 15%, declaring he wants the Ivy League school "to be great again" (NY Post, Vox). Meanwhile, his relationship with Elon Musk shows further strain as Musk criticizes Trump's legislative package while Wall Street investors develop code words for betting against Trump's threats (AP News, The Daily Beast). Deportations have increased 50% to over 17,200 people last month, though still below administration targets (NBC News). The administration advances its efficiency agenda as DOGE receives Treasury data access and prepares to send spending cuts to Congress (The Hill, One America News Network).
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Americaโ€™s richest earn in hours what ordinary workers earn over lifetimes. As Donald Trumpโ€™s tax bill seeks to make the plunder of the filthy rich permanent, โ€œinequalityโ€ no longer feels like a strong enough word for what weโ€™re facing.
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19:41โ‡ขTrump's Pivot on Putin

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's evolving stance toward Putin, with Trump calling Putin "crazy" and saying he's "playing with fire" during Ukraine peace negotiations, while criticizing his behavior as "very disappointed" (USA Today, CNN). Trump continues considering pardons for those convicted in the Whitmer kidnapping plot, calling the trial a "railroad job" (CBS, ABC News). Harvard faces multiple controversies as Trump proposes capping international student enrollment at 15 percent, while a former professor loses tenure following fraud allegations and another Harvard scientist remains in custody on smuggling charges for carrying frog embryos (Boston Globe, Fox News, NBC News). Immigration enforcement intensifies with unannounced "wellness checks" by Homeland Security agents interviewing migrant children, while Trump's new vetting rules have slowed releases of immigrant children to families for 217 days (NYTimes, AP News).
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21:13โ‡ขTrump's Pardon Spree

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's extensive use of presidential pardons, with Trump officially pardoning reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley and former GOP Representative Michael Grimm (ABC News, The Hill). Trump indicates he will "take a look at" pardoning those convicted in the Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot, calling the prosecutions a "railroad job" (CBS). Critics characterize the pardons as corruption, with MSNBC describing Trump as "brazenly corrupt" and suggesting pardons come "for a price." Meanwhile, Trump faces pushback on his tariff policies, with reports that he keeps changing tariff rates after making threats (AP News). HuffPost describes Wall Street using the slogan "Trump always chickens out" regarding his economic policies. The relationship between Trump and Elon Musk continues to show strain, with Musk criticizing Trump's legislative package while USA Today tracks "key moments" in their deteriorating partnership.
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WASHINGTON โ€” U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) told Breitbart News exclusively that the neocons have lost the hearts and minds of the American public who are firmly with President Donald Trumpโ€™s America First vision on foreign policy, but that they are still very powerful behind the scenes in the swamp in Washington and trying to secretly โ€œundermineโ€ the presidentโ€™s push for peace worldwide.
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WASHINGTON โ€” U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) told Breitbart News exclusively that the neocons have lost the hearts and minds of the American public who are firmly with President Donald Trumpโ€™s America First vision on foreign policy, but that they are still very powerful behind the scenes in the swamp in Washington and trying to secretly โ€œundermineโ€ the presidentโ€™s push for peace worldwide.
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23:29โ‡ขCourts Block Trump's Tariff Powers

โŒจThe newspapers report on federal courts blocking Trump's tariff powers, with both ABC News and AP News covering rulings that prevent Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law. Trump faced criticism over his "chicken out" response when questioned about Wall Street's new nickname for his trade policies (The Daily Beast, HuffPost). His administration continues aggressive action on multiple fronts: revoking visas for Chinese students (The Epoch Times), taking "decisive action" against cartels following a Marine's murder in Mexico (Fox News), and causing concern as RFK Jr. changes vaccine recommendations without CDC coordination (Washington Post). Trump issued more pardons, including rapper NBA Youngboy (Newsweek), while facing constitutional violation allegations for punishing a disfavored law firm (Reason). The Ukraine situation remains stalled as Trump escalates rhetoric against Putin while ceasefire negotiations fail to progress (The Hill).
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