Trump Freezes $1B in Food Funding; Shares Biden Conspiracy Theory
Key Takeaways
- Trump administration freezes over $1 billion in funding for local food programs.
- Trump shared conspiracy theory: Biden was replaced by a robotic clone.
- Court ruled Trump misused emergency powers in trade war; case may reach Supreme Court.
- Trump's economic advisors indicate tariffs will remain despite court ruling.
- Trump withdrew Jared Isaacman's NASA nomination, citing âprior associationsâ and donations to Democrats.
Top Stories
Trump administration froze $1B for local food programs
On June 2, 2025, the Trump administration froze over $1 billion in funding for local food programs, including IL-EATS, potentially endangering Flamm Orchards. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended the decision as targeting "nonessential" programs on Fox News.
Trump shared conspiracy: Biden replaced by robotic clone
On June 1, 2025, President Trump shared a conspiracy theory on social media claiming that former President Joseph R. Biden was "executed in 2020" and replaced by a robotic clone.
Court: Trump misused emergency powers for trade war
On June 1, 2025, a federal trade court ruled that President Trump misused an emergency economic powers law in his attempt to wage a global trade war. An appeals court granted a temporary pause while the case is expected to reach the Supreme Court.
Trump's tariffs likely to remain despite court ruling
On June 1, 2025, President Trump's economic advisors, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, indicated that tariffs would remain despite a recent court ruling against them. Lutnick also stated on "Fox News Sunday" that he doesn't foresee an extension of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs, raising the odds that those duties could take effect as planned in July.
Trump withdraws Jared Isaacman's NASA nomination
On June 1, 2025, President Trump withdrew Jared Isaacman's nomination to lead NASA, citing a review of his âprior associations,â alluding to donations Isaacman made to Democrats. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the importance of alignment with the Trump administration for the head of NASA.
Capitol Hill Buzz
Murkowski criticizes Trump's cuts, opposes confirmations
On June 2, 2025, Senator Lisa Murkowski criticized President Trump's federal government cuts, stating they harmed Alaska through funding freezes and federal worker layoffs. She also opposed the confirmations of Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel, voted against Trumpâs tariffs, and expressed strong disapproval of his actions regarding Ukraine and Afghan refugees.
Inside the Beltway
Butterworthâs: Right-wing insider gathering spot on Capitol Hill
On June 2, 2025, it was reported that Butterworthâs, a Trump-friendly French bistro on Capitol Hill, has become a gathering spot for right-wing insiders. Raheem Kassam, an owner, is a key figure.
White House Watch
NYT video: Inside Trumpâs attack on Harvard
On June 2, 2025, The New York Times released a video titled "Inside Trumpâs Attack on Harvard," examining the Trump administrationâs actions against Harvard University. The video was produced by Michael C. Bender, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, David Jouppi, Christina Shaman, and Whitney Shefte.