Trump admin live updates: White House drops NASA nominee with Musk ties

The Senate was expected to vote on Jared Isaacman next week.

Last Updated: June 1, 2025, 5:37 PM EDT

President Donald Trump on Friday claimed China violated its trade agreement with the U.S. and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said talks between the world's two largest economies stalled.

This week, Trump's global tariff policy hit a major roadblock as two federal courts ruled he does not have the power to unilaterally impose some levies. The tariffs can stay in place, for now, as the court considers the administration's appeal.

Meanwhile, Elon Musk is leaving his role as a "special government employee" but is expected to remain an unofficial adviser to Trump.

May 26, 2025, 7:34 AM EDT

Trump hits out at some judges in Memorial Day message

After sending a generic Memorial Day message, President Donald Trump posted a more extensive holiday message on social media, specifically addressing undocumented immigrants and the United States court system.

President Donald Trump hands a Marine a challenge coin as he exits Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 25, 2025.
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In all capital letters, Trump extended Memorial Day wishes to what he called "USA hating judges" he accused of protecting undocumented immigrants, among them convicted or alleged criminals.

"Hopefully the United States Supreme Court, and other good and compassionate judges throughout the land, will save us from the decisions of the monsters who want our country to go to hell," Trump added.

Trump's second Memorial Day message contained no mention of U.S. military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces.

-ABC News' Kelsey Walsh

May 25, 2025, 9:27 PM EDT

Trump warns of Russia's 'downfall' if Putin attempts to conquer all of Ukraine

President Donald Trump took to his social media platform on Sunday to criticize both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid Russia's escalated attacks on Ukraine.

Trump reiterated his close relationship with Putin but noted that "something has happened" which has made him "crazy!"

The president appeared to be referencing the Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight, stating they happened "for no reason at all."

President Donald Trump in Washington, May 8, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 13, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia May 14, 2025.
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"I've always said that he wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that's proving to be right, but if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!" Trump wrote.

The president also criticized Zelenskyy for his comments on the war.

"Likewise, President Zelenskyy is doing his Country no favors by talking the way he does. Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don't like it, and it better stop," Trump wrote.

-ABC News' Kelsey Walsh

May 25, 2025, 6:50 PM EDT

Trump extends deadline for 50% tariffs on EU to July 9

In a post to Truth Social on Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that he agreed to an extension on the 50% tariffs on the European Union.

The new deadline has been set for July 9, Trump said.

The president's decision came after a phone call with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission.

President Donald Trump leaves after a meeting with EU officials at EU headquarters, on the sidelines of the NATO summit, in Brussels, May 25, 2017.
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"I received a call today from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, requesting an extension on the June 1st deadline on the 50% Tariff with respect to Trade and the European Union," Trump wrote.

"I agreed to the extension -- July 9, 2025 -- It was my privilege to do so," he added.

May 25, 2025, 4:59 PM EDT

Trump demands IDs of Harvard international students

Trump continued to rant about Harvard University's international students, claiming that some students come from countries that do not have the best interests of the United States in mind.

Trump questioned Harvard's transparency and demanded that it reveals its student identities and the countries of these students, especially given the financial support it receives from the government.

People walk through Harvard Yard on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachussetts, April 15, 2025.
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"We want to know who those foreign students are, a reasonable request since we give Harvard BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, but Harvard isn’t exactly forthcoming. We want those names and countries," Trump wrote.

The president's post comes days after his administration's move to revoke the school's ability to enroll international students. A court hearing to determine if the temporary block should be extended is scheduled for Thursday.

-ABC News’ Kelsey Walsh

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