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President Donald Trump is flying on a retrofitted Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, customized with luxury features and his preferred color scheme. The jet is being used for a trip to North Dakota to visit the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and will temporarily serve as Air Force One until new planes arrive in 2028.

President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, as acting director of National Intelligence. Pulte, known for his background in housing finance and social media philanthropy, was praised by Trump for managing 'the most sensitive matters in America.' Trump directed Pulte to reduce the size of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, drawing both support from allies and criticism over Pulte's qualifications.

President Donald Trump selected Bill Pulte, a housing finance regulator and former social media philanthropist, as acting director of National Intelligence. Critics question Pulte's qualifications, while Trump allies support the move, aiming to reduce the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's size.

The White House denied a New York Times report alleging that chief of staff Susie Wiles advised Vice President Vance to step back from social media, calling it 'complete fake news.' White House Communications Director Steven Cheung responded on the social platform X to refute the claim.

The White House criticized former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Sen. Ted Cruz for opposing President Trump's Iran peace efforts, calling their comments 'undermining' and accusing them of 'illegally' sharing classified information. Advisors like Steven Cheung and Sebastian Gorka attacked Pompeo's X posts, which compared Trump's negotiations to Obama-era concessions, while Marco Rubio defended the administration's diplomatic approach.

The White House has criticized Mike Pompeo and Ted Cruz for publicly undermining President Trump's Iran peace efforts, with advisors accusing them of spreading misinformation and illegally using residual security clearances. White House communications director Steven Cheung and others defended Trump's negotiations, dismissing Pompeo's claims as uninformed and suggesting he might be sharing classified information.

President Trump successfully backed all 37 GOP primary candidates he endorsed, including Ed Gallrein's victory over Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. Trump's dominant influence over the Republican Party raises concerns about potential repercussions in the midterm elections. Republicans worry that Trump's primary victories and purges of dissident lawmakers could harm their chances of defending their congressional majorities in the fall.

Rep. Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky House GOP primary, prompting a reaction from White House director of communications Steven Cheung, who posted a message on social media about President Trump's political power. The post was brief and included an expletive. CBS News provided analysis of the event.

The Trump administration's claim of zero border crossings is being disputed by data and law enforcement officials, who report ongoing illegal crossings and smuggling activity. The Southern border has seen an increase in arrests and gotaways, with roughly 8,000 people encountered trying to cross illegally in March. The administration's declarations of a sealed border have been contradicted by evidence of continued crossings.

Jimmy Kimmel faced backlash for a joke about President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, with critics accusing him of promoting violence. The White House and figures like Steven Cheung demanded his firing, while others defended him. Kimmel defended the joke as a 'light roast' about Trump's age.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Donald Trump's labor secretary, has resigned amid a misconduct investigation, transitioning to the private sector. Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung praised her work in protecting American workers and enacting fair labor practices.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from the Trump administration to join the private sector, amid investigations into allegations of misconduct, including misuse of department funds and inappropriate relationships. Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary, while multiple staff members have been removed following the probe.

A watchdog alleges that illegal immigrants in California's homeless shelters are receiving taxpayer-funded transgender medical procedures via Medi-Cal. California's Medicaid program, expanded by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2024, covers gender-affirming care for approximately 1.7 million illegal immigrants, sparking political backlash and claims of 'medically necessary' treatment criteria. The state's health department disputes the allegations, stating strict eligibility requirements apply.

A watchdog alleges illegal immigrants in California homeless shelters accessed taxpayer-funded gender-affirming care, including sex change procedures and breast implants, through the Medi-Cal program. California's Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) disputes these claims, stating coverage is only provided if deemed medically necessary under strict eligibility criteria. Governor Gavin Newsom expanded Medi-Cal to all immigrants in 2024, sparking political backlash.