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Last Updated: June 7, 2025, 1:54 PM EDT

A bitter public feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk erupted on Thursday, with the Tesla billionaire agreeing to calls for Trump's impeachment while Trump suggested ending Musk's government contracts.

Musk showed some signs of softening his tone, but Trump on Friday told ABC News Musk was a "man who has lost his mind" and that he was "not particularly" interested in talking to him right now.

The spat began in part because of Musk's criticism of Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a sweeping immigration and tax bill that would fund much of the president's domestic agenda.

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Jun 02, 2025, 5:41 PM EDT

Anna Wintour, fashion leaders met with White House about tariff impact

As Trump's tariffs hit the fashion industry, leaders from the sector paid a visit to the White House to discuss potential tariff relief with White House officials.

Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, Steven Kolb (the Council of Fashion Designers of America CEO), and Stephen Lamar (American Apparel & Footwear Association CEO) met with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles last week, according to a spokesperson for AAFA.

"Anna Wintour, Steven Kolb, and Stephen Lamar went to DC on behalf of the American fashion industry, which supports ten million American jobs, and has for many years paid high tariffs compared to the rest of the economy. Their goal was to talk about balanced trade and how best to maintain those jobs in the US, and preserve American prosperity," the spokesperson said, confirming last week's meeting to ABC News.

Anna Wintour attends The Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner and Auction 2025, May 20, 2025 in New York City.
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The statement went on to link a webpage discussing how tariffs have historically burdened the fashion industry, causing companies to raise prices on goods.

Wintour was spotted around Washington last week as she met with politicians. There is long-lasting tension between Wintour and Melania Trump as the first lady was never been featured on the cover of Vogue, unlike several of her predecessors.

-ABC News' Lalee Ibssa

Jun 02, 2025, 2:54 PM EDT

White House reacts to Ukraine's massive drone attacks on Russia

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked on Monday what President Donald Trump's reaction was to Ukraine's surprise drone operation over the weekend on Russian military airfields.

"The reaction is, this war needs to come to an end, and this war has been brutal from both sides," she said. "Too many people have died, and the president wants this war to end at the negotiating table, and he's made that very clear to both leaders, both publicly and privately."

Leavitt was asked about Trump's reaction to the latest talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, Turkey, but she sidestepped, saying she would let any response come from the president.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks with reporters at the White House, June 2, 2025, in Washington.
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Jun 02, 2025, 2:36 PM EDT

White House says it's 'likely' Trump and Xi will talk this week

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, taking some questions from reporters on Monday, said it is "likely" that President Donald Trump will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.

"I can confirm that the two leaders will likely talk this week," Leavitt said. "And as always, when there are foreign leader calls, we will provide a readout of those calls."

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks with reporters at the White House, June 2, 2025, in Washington.
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White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, during an appearance on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday, had said the expectation was for Trump and China's Xi to talk this week but did not provide a specific date.

Trump has accused China of violating a deal negotiated by top officials in Geneva last month to roll back high tariff rates for 90 days. Beijing pushed back on his claims on Monday, countering that the U.S. is the one provoking "new economic and trade frictions."

Jun 02, 2025, 1:17 PM EDT

Trump asks SCOTUS to lift block on mass firings, efforts to reorganize the federal government

In a now familiar plea, the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to lift a district court's nationwide injunction against sweeping plans to reduce the federal workforce and overhaul federal agencies.

The lower court's order has effectively frozen efforts at 19 agencies and 11 Cabinet departments from implementing President Donald Trump's executive order to lay off tens of thousands of workers.

"The Constitution does not erect a presumption against presidential control of agency staffing, and the President does not need special permission from Congress to exercise core Article II powers," Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued in a filing to the justices.

The case, from the Northern District of California, was brought by a group of federal employee unions, nonprofits and local governments, who alleged only Congress could lawfully reorganize the structure of federal bureaucracy. The high court has asked for a response from the plaintiffs by next Monday, June 9.

President Donald Trump walks to the Oval Office at the White House on June 1, 2025 in Washington.
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-ABC News' Devin Dwyer

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