Congress departs for a weeklong recess without passing a Republican-backed immigration funding bill due to internal dissent over a proposed fund for alleged political persecution victims. President Trump's push for retribution against fellow Republicans may jeopardize this funding and other priorities.
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Acting US Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will resign in June after disagreements with President Trump over his waning support for Ukraine, according to Financial Times. Davis has served as chargé d'affaires since May 2025. The State Department confirmed her departure but denied it was policy-related, calling her a steadfast proponent of Trump administration efforts. Her predecessor Bridget Brink resigned accusing Trump of "appeasement" toward Russia.
Donald Trump believes King Charles III's upcoming US visit will mend frayed Washington-London ties, despite trade, security, and policy disagreements. He praised the King as a "fantastic man" and "brave." While the royal tour aims to strengthen historic bonds, underlying tensions persist over immigration, energy, and foreign policy, with the US also eyeing tariffs on digital services.
Joe Rogan has clarified his recent interaction with Donald Trump at UFC 327 in Miami, rejecting speculation about tension between them. The exchange followed Rogan's advocacy for ibogaine, a psychedelic substance he discussed with Trump, leading to an executive order on psychedelic research. Rogan confirmed he'll participate in the planned White House UFC event on June 14 but expressed concerns about timing given ongoing Middle East tensions.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed following months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg over naval modernization and shipbuilding priorities. Hung Cao has been appointed as the acting Navy secretary.
