Senate passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement, without limits on Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund  —  Republicans ultimately defeated multiple attempts by senators on both sides of the aisle to codify ending or changing the $1.8 billion pot of money.

Trump officials planned to mark 2.7 million living people as dead, whistleblower says  —  A former Social Security executive said the plan, which was not carried out, would have used a death database to pressure immigrants to leave the country.  —  Summary

Paramount's Weiss Woes … Over the last week, as Bari Weiss plunged CBS News into an unprecedented crisis by implementing her ill-advised overhaul of “60 Minutes,” other Paramount leaders have been left to deal with the fallout.  Indeed, Status has learned that the Weiss-induced turmoil …

Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior  —  The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine could be charming, women said in interviews, but some found his actions intimidating and disturbing.  —  TIMES EXCLUSIVE  —  The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine could be charming …

U.S. payrolls rose by 172,000 in May, much more than expected; unemployment at 4.3% … Job growth unexpectedly surged in May as the U.S. labor market continued a solid year of expansion, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.  —  Nonfarm payrolls jumped a seasonally adjusted 172,000 …

Kennedy Center lawyers tell staff to remove references to Trump in signage  —  Attorneys for the center said the signage must revert to previous names like The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by June 12.  —  The Kennedy Center's lawyers on Thursday directed staff at the iconic venue …

Vanilla Ice Is In, Bret Michaels Is Out: Trump's Battle for Celebrity Validation  —  President Trump has pursued fame his entire adult life.  Now in his second term in the White House, he is finding how little power he has to force cultural figures to fall in line.

Defense Department to drop atheists, pagans, 175 others from list of military faiths  —  (RNS) — The new list includes 31 recognized faiths, most of them Christian denominations.  —  The Pentagon, the headquarters of the US Department of Defense, in Washington.  (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia/Creative Commons)

Move Fast, Surveil Things  —  Meta has deployed facial recognition code to millions of their always-on surveillance glasses, according to new reporting by Wired.  EFF's Threat Lab was able to confirm that the facial recognition code is present through static analysis of the application.

House bill rolls back food aid for pregnant women, children  —  Millions of WIC recipients would have less money for fruits and vegetables under the legislation, which funds the Agriculture Department and other agencies.  —  Summary  —  As grocery prices continue to rise nationally …

I wrote about George Santos.  Then he made a violent threat and lied about it  —  I was winding down my work day here in Los Angeles when my phone rang at 5:37 p.m. from a blocked number.  It was former Congressman George Santos.  He was boiling with rage.

ICE to stop reporting deaths of newly released detainees, internal memo says  —  The agency is facing pressure to improve medical care in its facilities after reporting the deaths of 18 detainees in the first five months of this year.  —  Summary  —  As the number of immigrants dying …

Ballroom donors won $50B in contracts after giving to Trump project, watchdog group finds  —  President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted the gifts as a boon to taxpayers, but critics of the project say the administration's refusal to release a full list of donors creates the potential for corruption.

It's No Wonder Grads Are Booing Their Commencement Speakers  —  Commencement address season hasn't been going well — for the commencement speakers.  —  I'm sure you've seen the videos on social media.  The big shots who have been brought in to inspire a next generation of graduates have used …

The Betrayal of Black Voters Threatens Our Democracy  —  Outside the blindingly white antebellum columns of the Alabama State Capitol on a recent Saturday, Martese Chism stood in the Southern heat with thousands of others, rallying for voting rights.  It was a show of defiance amid a sweeping attack on Black political power.

Why do so many Hollywood celebs have trans or non-binary kids?  —  See more of our coverage in your search results.  —  Add The New York Post on Google  —  Celebrity children identify as trans and non-binary at unbelievable rates.  Charlize Theron, Cynthia Nixon, Robert De Niro …

China Builds an Economic Fortress as Global Tensions Rise  —  Beijing says the changes are needed for national security, but they could complicate efforts by Chinese companies to find growth overseas.  —  China is erecting walls to prevent money, technology and companies from leaving the country.

Redistricting redux  —  Presented by With additional help from Gelila Negesse  —  HAPPY FRIDAY.  This is Nick Reisman, eager to stress watch Game 2 of the NBA Finals.  Go Knicks.  Today we'll take a dive into the future of the just-passed amendment overhauling New York's redistricting process.

Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in $10bn lawsuit  —  Broadcaster has sought documents under subpoena in effort to identify impact of ‘Panorama’ documentary on US president  —  US President Donald Trump's legal team has refused to hand over financial information requested …

Democrats divided over failed Lebanon war powers resolution  —  House Democratic leaders opposed a resolution offered by a member of their own caucus that would have limited the Trump administration's military options in Lebanon — showcasing long-simmering friction between top Democrats …

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to suspend tax breaks offered to data centers  —  Pritzker, who is widely viewed as having 2028 White House aspirations, is tapping into an issue seen as important to voters.  —  Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday plans to temporarily halt offering tax breaks …