Prosecutors have leveled a comprehensive set of criminal charges against former U.S. President Donald Trump, alleging a sophisticated campaign to subvert the lawful transfer of power and interfere with federal processes following the presidential election. The indictment includes serious counts such as conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction of an official proceeding, and the violation of constitutionally protected rights. The prosecution asserts that these actions were not mere political rhetoric but a deliberate, coordinated attempt to influence government outcomes.

This case stands as a landmark legal challenge, raising profound constitutional questions regarding the limits of presidential power and the accountability of high-ranking officials. Legal experts emphasize that the trial will explore the tension between protected political expression and criminal conduct. Trump’s legal team has vigorously contested the allegations, labeling the prosecution as a politically motivated overreach and arguing that the former president’s actions constituted lawful advocacy and protected speech. As the proceedings unfold through pre-trial motions and potential appeals, the case is poised to further polarize national divisions. While some view the trial as essential accountability for alleged abuses of power, others fear the potential for criminalizing political dissent. Ultimately, the judiciary’s ruling will likely define the legal boundaries of presidential conduct in modern American politics and establish a lasting precedent for how future presidents navigate contested elections and post-election disputes.

BOMBSHELL: Shooter's Identity Revealed - What are the Democrats hiding, It's Worse Than We Thought

WASHINGTON — A night of celebration turned into a harrowing scene of chaos Saturday as a radicalized computer scientist reportedly obsessed with "shooter" video games attempted to breach a high-level security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, opening fire on a Secret Service officer in a botched assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.

The shooter has been identified as Cole Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, whose background in "offensive robotic systems" and physics-based shooter games has left investigators questioning the motives behind this targeted strike on the Commander-in-Chief and his top Cabinet officials.

THE ATTACK: A THIN BLUE LINE SAVES THE DAY
Authorities say Allen rushed a U.S. Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton, armed with multiple weapons and a clear intent to kill. In the ensuing struggle, Allen opened fire, striking a Secret Service agent directly in his ballistic vest.

Agents acted with lightning-fast precision, returning fire and detaining the 31-year-old suspect. While the officer was transported to a hospital, his vest is credited with preventing what could have been a national tragedy.

THE PERPETRATOR: A HARRIS DONOR WITH A ‘SHOOTER’ OBSESSION
As federal investigators peel back the layers of Cole Allen’s life, a disturbing picture is emerging. A graduate of Caltech and CSU Dominguez Hills, Allen wasn't just a computer scientist—he was a creator of violent simulations.

"First Law": A shooter role-playing game Allen developed during his time at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

"Bohrdom": A "bullet hell" game released on the Steam platform.

Robotic Warfare: His academic profile bragged about building "offensive robotic systems."

Perhaps most telling are his political ties. Federal Election Commission records reveal that Allen was a donor to Kamala Harris during the 2024 election cycle. While the mainstream media may ignore the link, the connection between a radicalized donor and an attack on the sitting President is a centerpiece of the ongoing federal probe.

PIRRO TAKES THE LEAD: ‘NO MERCY’
United States Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro wasted no time in bringing the hammer of justice down. At a late-night press conference, Pirro announced that Allen is already facing two counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer.

"Additional charges are expected," Pirro warned, signaling that the administration will use the full weight of the law to prosecute this domestic terror threat.

ADMINISTRATION UNDER FIRE, BUT DEFIANT
Inside the Hilton, the atmosphere was electric as the Secret Service "whisked away" President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance. The room was a "Who’s Who" of the Trump 2.0 powerhouse administration, including:

Kash Patel (FBI Director)

Tulsi Gabbard (DNI)

Todd Blanche (Acting Attorney General)

Karoline Leavitt (Press Secretary)

Despite the gunfire, the spirit of the administration remains unbroken. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) led the calls for prayer, noting that the President is expected to return to the event once the area is fully secured.

THE BOTTOM LINE: This was a calculated attack by an individual with a history of simulating violence and a clear political bias. While the Secret Service stood as a shield between a shooter and the President, the American people are left asking: How many more radicalized "Harris donors" are waiting in the wings?

JD Vance Rushed to Capitol - Chaos Unfolds After He Casts Tie-Breaking Vote

With the "SPEED Act" paving the way for tech dominance, Senate Republicans are now turning to budget reconciliation to bypass a Democrat filibuster and lock in $80 billion for border security through 2029.

By Fox News Staff | Washington

Senate Republicans moved with clinical efficiency on Tuesday, launching a high-stakes legislative maneuver designed to do one thing: ensure that the men and women on the front lines of the border crisis never have to rely on a Democrat permission slip again.

By triggering the budget reconciliation process, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and his caucus have effectively neutralized the Democrat filibuster. The goal is a massive funding surge—potentially totaling $80 billion—to fully resource U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol for the remainder of President Trump’s term and beyond.

The Graham Resolution: Funding Under Fire

The architect of the resolution, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), was unapologetic about the party-line move. For weeks, Republicans attempted to negotiate a traditional funding package, only to be met with Democrat demands for "oversight" and policy carve-outs that would effectively neuter immigration enforcement.

"Republicans are doing something that must be done quickly, and that our Democrat colleagues are trying to prevent us from doing," Graham declared late Tuesday. "That something is simple: fully fund Border Patrol and ICE at a time of great threat to the United States."

The resolution directs the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees to allocate the necessary funds, providing a massive "war chest" to repair the damage done by four years of open-border policies.

The "Obstructionist" Playbook

While Senate Democrats claim they want to focus on "domestic priorities" like housing and energy, critics point out the glaring hypocrisy: The same party now lamenting gas prices and inflation presided over record-high costs during the Biden-Harris administration without offering these "solutions" they now champion.

The reality, according to GOP leadership, is far more cynical. By refusing to fund DHS support personnel and contractors—many of whom have gone months without a paycheck—Democrats are attempting to leverage the suffering of federal workers to force a retreat on border security.

"I don’t see any way, in a Trump administration, that they’re gonna come to the table and fund those two agencies," Majority Leader Thune remarked, defending the decision to go it alone. "We tried to avoid this... but they’re just not gonna get to ‘yes.’"

A Mandate for 2029

The fiscal framework isn't just a short-term fix; it’s a strategic fortification. By aiming to fund operations through Fiscal Year 2029, Republicans are attempting to "Trump-proof" the border. This long-term horizon ensures that even if political winds shift, the physical and digital infrastructure of the border remains funded and functional.

The GOP Strategic Plan:

Bypassing the Filibuster: Using the same tool Democrats used for the "Inflation Reduction Act" to now secure the nation.
$140 Billion Flexibility: While the target is $70-$80 billion, the framework allows for nearly double that, giving the Trump administration the "maximum agility" it needs to respond to migrant surges.
The June 1st Deadline: President Trump has issued a clear directive: Have the package on his desk by June 1, or face the consequences of a continued stalemate.

Internal GOP Pressure: "Go Big or Go Home"

Despite the forward momentum, some GOP fiscal hawks, like Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), are questioning if the scope is broad enough. With the reconciliation tool being a rare "one-shot" opportunity, some conservatives are pushing to pack the bill with even more reforms to the broken appropriations process.

"Is the president’s administration OK with it?" Johnson asked, highlighting that the ultimate litmus test is whether the 47th President believes he has enough "firepower" to finish the job he started.

The Fox News View: Security is Not a Suggestion

For four years, the American public watched as ICE was demoralized and the Border Patrol was turned into a processing center. Tuesday's move in the Senate signals that those days are over. By utilizing reconciliation, Republicans are acknowledging a hard truth: You cannot negotiate national security with a party that views a border wall as a "vanity project."

As the government remains shuttered over Democrat demands for "Obamacare for illegals," the GOP is moving to ensure the actual government—the one that protects the citizens—stays open and armed for the fight ahead.

Trump Signs Order Expediting Drugs for Mental Health Treatment

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday that he said “directs the FDA to expedite their review of certain psychedelics already designated as breakthrough therapy drugs.” A primary objective of the order is to speed treatment for veterans.

“The executive order I’m signing, we’re actually signing the executive order today, is really a moment,” Trump said. “These treatments are currently in the advanced stages of clinical trials to ensure that they’re both safe and effective for the American patients.”

The president said the executive order would implement “historic reforms to dramatically accelerate access to new medical research and treatments based on psychedelic drugs.” Citing the elevated veteran suicide rate, the president added: “In many cases, these experimental treatments have shown life-changing potential for those suffering from severe mental illness and depression, including our cherished veterans.”

“And the nice part is we’re actually doing this early, but it has been going on. Research has been going on for quite some time. But, you know, usually with things like this, nothing ever happens, no matter how the research ends up, but we’re changing that. This order will clear away unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles, improve data sharing among the FDA and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and facilitate fast rescheduling of any psychedelic drugs that become FDA approved,” Trump continued.

The president said “in 2024, a study from Stanford University, 30 special operation veterans with traumatic brain injuries underwent — it’s called ibogaine treatment — ibogaine, remember the name,” noting that they “experienced an 80 to 90% reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety within one month.”

“In Texas, Republican leaders have already committed $50 million to the ibogaine research. And today, the federal government is making a $50 million research investment in its own. And so that was just approved just last night,” Trump announced.

“We’re also opening a pathway for ibogaine to be administered to desperately ill patients under the right to try law,” Trump said.

“Today’s order will ensure that people suffering from debilitating symptoms might finally have a chance to reclaim their lives and lead a happier life, just lead a happier life,” he added.

Two weeks ago, Trump signed a sweeping executive order aimed at tightening federal oversight of election integrity, directing multiple agencies to expand voter eligibility verification and impose new controls on mail-in ballots.

The order, titled “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections,” outlines a series of measures that would increase coordination between federal agencies and state election officials, while also establishing new procedures for how ballots are distributed and tracked through the mail system.

At the core of the directive is a requirement that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), working with the Social Security Administration (SSA), compile and transmit lists of individuals confirmed to be U.S. citizens to state election authorities. These “State Citizenship Lists” would be generated using federal databases, including immigration and Social Security records, and updated regularly ahead of federal elections.

According to the order, the lists are intended to help states verify voter eligibility, though inclusion on the list would not automatically register an individual to vote. State laws and procedures would still govern registration requirements.

The order also calls for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prioritize investigations and potential prosecutions related to election law violations. This includes cases involving the distribution of ballots to individuals deemed ineligible to vote, as well as any actors—public or private—who may be involved in producing or sending such ballots.

In a significant expansion of federal involvement in mail voting procedures, the directive instructs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to develop new rules governing the handling of mail-in and absentee ballots. Within 60 days, the Postmaster General is required to initiate a rulemaking process that would standardize ballot tracking and verification measures nationwide.

Under the proposed framework, all mail-in ballots would be required to use specially marked envelopes designated as official election mail. These envelopes must include unique tracking barcodes and meet specific design standards set by USPS to ensure compatibility with automated processing systems.

Trump Says He’s in No Hurry to Make Deal With Iran

The president gave an update on negotiations between Washington and Tehran in a weekend interview.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington. This is Trump's second Cabinet meeting of 2026 and the first since the United States and Israel began attacking Iran on Feb. 28, 2026. Chip Somodevilla/Getty U.S. President Donald Trump, in an interview published on May 30, said that he is in no hurry to make a deal with Iran to end the war, saying that neither Washington nor Tehran has signed an agreement yet.

“I’d like to say I’m in a hurry because gasoline prices are going to come tumbling down, but if you’re going to be in a hurry, you’re not going to make a good deal,” Trump told Fox News. “And slowly but surely we’re getting, I think, what we want, and if we don’t get what we want, we’re going to end it a different way.”

For weeks, the United States and Iran have been working to come to an agreement that would end the war, which started in February, as the conflict remains in a ceasefire. On May 29, Trump released the terms of a deal with Tehran and said he would be making a final decision soon.

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Along with demanding that Iran not obtain a nuclear weapon, Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz must be opened “in both directions” and that Tehran must “complete the immediate removal and/or detonation of any mines that are left.”

Since the start of the conflict, the strait has effectively remained shut down, sending oil and gas prices surging, as the strait allows for the transit of about a fifth of the world’s traded oil and natural gas. As of May 31, gas prices in the United States averaged $4.34 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association.

A White House official told The Epoch Times on May 29 that a White House meeting in the Situation Room on Iran lasted approximately two hours. No details were provided.

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Iran on May 31 claimed that the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) shot down a U.S. military drone that entered its airspace, in comments carried by state-run Tasnim News. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has not publicly commented on the incident.

A top Iranian official, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, also said on May 31 that Tehran’s military force is “pushing back the enemy in a great and history-making war,” referring to the United States, according to state-run media. He also claimed that the United States has retreated from the conflict while pushing a narrative of unity in the Iranian regime.

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In his May 29 post on Truth Social, Trump also wrote that mines would be removed from the strait and that ships trapped there may start to go home.

“Say HELLO to your wives, husbands, parents, and families from me, your favorite ‌President!” he said.

On May 30, War Department Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States would restart attacks against Iran if no deal can be reached and that the military’s ammunition stockpiles are being replenished.

“Our ability to recommence if necessary ... we are more than capable,” Hegseth told reporters in Singapore. “Our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe, so we’re in a very good place.”

The Pentagon head said that Trump was “patient” and that the president wants to make a “great deal” that ensures that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.

Reuters contributed to this report.