Trump's Hourslong Situation Room Meeting On Iran Has ConcludedPresident Donald Trump ended a Situation Room meeting on Iran without announcing any decision on a deal.“The Situation Room meeting has concluded and lasted approximately two hours," a White House official said. "President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his redlines. Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon." Trump said earlier Friday he planned to "make a final decision" during the meeting about the country's ongoing war with Iran. Latest Live UpdatesRookie Prosecutor Leading Comey's 'Seashell' Case Steps DownMatthew Petracca, the rookie prosecutor leading the Justice Department's dubious "seashell" case against former FBI Director James Comey, has stepped down from the prosecution, according to a court filing Friday.Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Severo will take over handling the case, replacing the recently-hired Petracca.NBC News was the first to report the changeup. The case revolves around the DOJ's assertion that Comey was threatening President Donald Trump's life when he posted a photo of seashells arranged as the numbers “86 47.”Trump Aides Discussing Killing Slush Fund Amid Pleas From Republicans: ReportAides to President Donald Trump have been discussing the possibility of killing his administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund at the urging of more than a dozen Republican senators, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal on Friday.Among those reportedly pushing the axing of the so-called "slush fund" is Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who's usually a reliable backer of Trump's policies.Criticism of the fund, which was devised to pay out people claiming to be victims of political persecution, has centered around the possibility that rioters from Jan. 6, 2021, who assaulted police could collect payments.Read more from WSJ: Federal Judge Reopens Trump's $10B IRS Lawsuit, Demands Administration Respond To 'Grievous Allegations'A federal judge in Miami ruled Friday to reopen President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit with the IRS and demanded the administration respond to allegations the suit was "premised on deception."The ruling came after a bipartisan group of 35 former federal judges asked Judge Kathleen M. Williams to investigate the circumstances of Trump's questionable settlement with his own government, which led to the creation of a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. The group of judges noted in their request that "although there is no settlement of record in this matter, public documents and announcements indicate that the dismissal of this case was premised on a purported settlement between the Parties," the filing reads. The judges also made "grievous allegations" that Trump "voluntarily dismissed this litigation solely to avoid judicial scrutiny of a lawsuit that 'was collusive from the start' and was only filed to provide the imprimatur of legality for an unlawful settlement," Williams wrote. Williams gave Trump a June 12 deadline to respond. Separately on Friday, a federal judge in Virginia ruled to temporarily halt the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund, which the Trump administration has said could go toward paying those convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Trump Says He's Abandoning Kennedy Center Takeover After Judge Rules He Can't Slap His Name On ItIn a longwinded social media rant, President Donald Trump said he's no longer interested in taking control of the Kennedy Center after a judge ruled Friday that he cannot attach his name to it."Unless I am free to do what I do better than anyone else, bring this Institution back, physically, financially, and artistically, I have no interest in continuing what could only be a hopeless journey into 'NEVER NEVER LAND,'" Trump wrote on in a lengthy post on his social media site. The judge "and the Radical Left would rather see it DIE than have President Trump transform it into something that everyone could be proud of," he continued.Friday's ruling blocks a December decision by the performing arts center's Board of Trustees, filled with Trump appointees, to rename it The Trump Kennedy Center.In March, Trump announced the center would shutter for two years beginning in July to undergo large-scale renovations. Now, his administration is "working with Congress to transfer this failing Institution back to them so they can make a determination as to what to do with it," Trump wrote Friday.Court Says Trump Can’t Name The Kennedy Center After HimselfA federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump cannot slap his own name on the Kennedy Center in a decision released on Friday.The opinion follows the decision by the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees, stacked with Trump appointees, to rename the memorial to the late President John F. Kennedy to include Trump’s name on Dec. 18, 2025. Trump’s name was added to the building the next day. Then in March, Trump announced on his social media site that the center would close to undergo large-scale renovations. The closure announcement, however, came after a raft of performers canceled shows and ticket sales plummeted in the wake of the boards’ actions.Read more here:Louisiana Passes New Congressional Map That Decimates A Majority-Black DistrictLouisiana Republicans passed a new congressional map Friday that will erase one of the state's two majority-Black districts and give Republicans an added advantage.The new map comes amid a Supreme Court ruling in April that gutted the Voting Rights Act. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry is expected to sign the new map into law.ICE Officer Wanted In Shooting Of Venezuelan Man During Trump Crackdown Arrested In TexasAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer wanted in the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota has been taken into custody in Texas, authorities announced Friday.Christian Castro was arrested Friday morning after an arrest warrant was issued for him earlier this month. He faces four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime for the Jan. 14 shooting, the Hennepin County Attorney’s office in Minnesota said in a statement.Authorities say Castro shot Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in the thigh after firing his gun through a house’s front door, all while knowing some people had just run inside.Democrats Celebrate Ruling Halting Trump's Slush FundDemocratic congressional lawmakers on Friday praised a Virginia federal judge's ruling blocking payouts from the Trump administration's $1.776 billion dollar "anti-weaponization" fund, which is all but certain to go to Trump allies."No money for January 6th rioters –– not now, not ever," California Sen. Alex Padilla wrote on X.Georgia Rep. Nikema Williams applauded the court for "rightly" pausing any distribution, drawing contrast between the availability of funding to expand healthcare and lower costs of living. "Americans should not be forced to bankroll payouts for people who attacked our democracy or are just friends with Trump," Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan also wrote.The fund has faced intense scrutiny from many Democrats. Some Republican lawmakers have signaled displeasure, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (S.D.), who said last week he is "not a big fan" and doesn't see a purpose for it.Scant details have been made about whether Jan. 6th defendants or other politically connected figures will also be eligible for payments. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche also faced heavy criticism after he stated he could not assure that the recipients' names would be made public, citing privacy laws.Key MomentTrump Bought Stock In UFC's Parent Company As He Promoted White House FightWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump purchased stock in the company that will receive a fortune in publicity thanks to his decision to promote an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House South Lawn next month.Trump purchased between $15,001 and $50,000 of stock of TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of UFC, on March 25, according to a HuffPost review of his May 12 financial disclosure filing.Read more here:Top Russian Official Warns All EU Countries Now At War With Russia: ‘The Peaceful Sleep Is Over’The deputy chair of Russia's Security Council claimed Friday that all European Union countries have now entered the war with Russia after NATO pledged to "defend every inch of Allied territory” following a drone incident in Romania. “Citizens of EU countries, You should realize your authorities have unilaterally entered into a war with Russia,” Dmitry Medvedev posted on social media. “So be vigilant and don't be surprised by anything. The peaceful sleep is over. But you know who to ask why!”His warning follows a drone striking a block of apartments near Romania’s border with Ukraine on Friday, injuring two people. Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters it’s too early to say whether the drone came from Russia.Though Russian drones have strayed across Romania’s border during the war with Ukraine, this is the first known time that Romanian citizens have been injured.The president of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen, blasted the incident as “yet another line” crossed by Russia.“As we continue strengthening our security and deterrence, especially on our Eastern border, we will keep increasing the pressure on Russia,” she said in a statement. “We are preparing a 21st package of sanctions.”NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also said he has assured “absolute solidarity with Romania.”"For our part, we will continue to strengthen our deterrence and defence at home and continue our support for Ukraine as they defend against Russia’s aggression," he said in a statement.Citizens of EU countries, You should realize your authorities have unilaterally entered into a war with Russia. So be vigilant and don't be surprised by anything. The peaceful sleep is over. But you know who to ask why!— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) May 29, 2026See All Updates