Trump Revokes Biden’s Intel Access, Meets Japan’s PM & More
Big moves from Donald Trump today—he just announced he's revoking Joe Biden’s access to classified intelligence briefings. This is a major break from tradition because former presidents usually get these briefings as a courtesy. But Trump pointed to Biden’s own words from 2021, when Biden argued that Trump should be cut off from intelligence reports due to what he called "erratic behavior." Well, now the tables have turned, and Trump is making sure Biden doesn’t get those briefings anymore. And, in classic Trump fashion, he didn’t hold back—he even posted on Truth Social: “Joe, you’re fired.”
Meanwhile, a judge has decided to pause the deadline for reducing the workforce at USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development. There were plans to cut thousands of jobs and leave only a few hundred employees, but that move is now on hold—at least for now.
In international news, Trump met with Japan's Prime Minister today at the White House. They held a joint press conference afterward, though details of their discussions haven't fully emerged yet. However, one big takeaway is that Trump is considering a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week. If that happens, it could be a crucial moment in efforts to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Back on the domestic front, Trump is still dealing with pushback on some of his nominations. He’s been defending Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick for Health and Human Services, despite opposition from both parties. Trump insists Kennedy is a strong choice and not a radical, even though Kennedy has been controversial due to his history with vaccine skepticism.
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And here’s another shakeup—Trump has just made himself the chairman of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He also fired multiple board members, including billionaire David Rubenstein, who had been chair for 14 years. Trump says he’s aiming for a "golden age" in arts and culture, but some critics believe this is just another political move.
Over at the border, there’s been a major shift. The Rio Grande Valley, once one of the busiest areas for illegal crossings, is now eerily quiet. Border Patrol says that under Trump’s policies, many migrants are avoiding the journey altogether because they know the consequences. ICE agents, however, are under pressure from Trump himself to increase deportations. He’s reportedly frustrated that the numbers aren’t higher yet and is demanding more aggressive enforcement.
On the financial front, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeing big changes. Trump has placed some of Elon Musk’s DOGE staffers inside the agency, and critics argue that this is an attempt to weaken financial regulations. Musk himself even posted “CFPB RIP” with a gravestone emoji on X. Clearly, he’s celebrating the shake-up.
Finally, in a controversial move, Trump signed an executive order cutting aid to South Africa , citing what he called "shocking disregard for citizens' rights," particularly regarding Afrikaners, a white minority in the country. The order also ties South Africa’s stance on Israel to U.S. national security concerns, making it clear that Trump is reshaping foreign policy in his own way.
So, in just one day, Trump has made huge decisions on intelligence access, international relations, immigration, financial regulations, and even the arts. Whether you love him or hate him, one thing is certain—he’s not slowing down anytime soon.
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