Amidst rising tensions between the Trump administration and academic institutions, particularly Harvard, President Trump offered reassurance to Chinese students in the US, stating they would be ok. This shift follows a judge's block on Trump's efforts to restrict international student enrollment at Harvard, which he criticized for withholding student lists.

A luxury golf resort owned by Donald Trump's family broke ground in Vietnam. This happened as Vietnam faced trade pressure from the US. The Vietnamese government expedited approvals for the project. This raised concerns about potential regulatory violations. Vietnam hoped to gain favor with the Trump administration through these deals.

Bernard Kerik, the former New York Police Commissioner and a figure recognized for his leadership during 9/11, has passed away at the age of 69 after battling an illness. Tributes poured in from figures like Kash Patel and Rudy Giuliani, highlighting Kerik's bravery, service, and impact on New York City.

US envoy Thomas Barrack visited Syria. This marks the first official visit by a high-ranking US official since 2012. Barrack, also the US ambassador to Turkiye, met with the Syrian foreign minister. The US flag was hoisted at the envoy's residence in Damascus. This follows a meeting between US President Trump and Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Riyadh.

The Michigan supreme court has declined to hear appeals from families of the Oxford High School shooting victims, effectively ending their efforts to hold school employees accountable. The court's decision upholds a lower court ruling that found no evidence school staff were the proximate cause of the tragedy, emphasizing Ethan Crumbley's premeditated actions.

The Trump administration's Justice Department is suing North Carolina's election board for allegedly violating the Help America Vote Act by failing to collect mandatory ID numbers from some registered voters. This lawsuit follows previous Republican concerns about potentially hundreds of thousands of voter registrations lacking proper identification. The newly Republican-led board is reviewing the suit and committed to following federal law as local elections approach.

The US Coast Guard released a video from the Titan's support ship, the Polar Prince, capturing the moment of its implosion in June 2023. The video shows Stockton Rush's wife and an OceanGate employee monitoring the descent when a faint bang was heard, believed to be the implosion. Shortly after, tracking was lost.

On Memorial Day 2025, Tina Peters' imprisonment sparked widespread debate. The former Mesa County clerk and a Gold Star mother, convicted for a 2021 election security breach, is viewed as either a patriot or a threat to democracy. With Trump's support and a DOJ review, her case highlights deep divisions over election integrity and judicial fairness, influencing state and federal relations.

Donald Trump accused Democrats of illegal donations via ActBlue, yet his Republican Party also accepted questionable funds, according to AP. These include donations from foreign sources, anonymous donors, and individuals using fake addresses. Trump's history of disregarding campaign finance rules raises concerns about hypocrisy and potential impacts on Democratic fundraising.