Private citizen Donald Trump Jr. publicly called on the University of Florida’s (UF) Board of Governors to reject the university’s Board of Trustees’ unanimous choice, Santa Ono, as the new UF president, The Hill said in a report. Ono is the former president of the University of Michigan and the current presidential selectee for UF. Trump Jr. expressed his strong disapproval in a post on X on Wednesday, questioning the decision-makers at the university.

During the administration of Former US President Donald Trump, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ended approximately $1 billion in funding designated for Moderna’s development of mRNA bird flu vaccines, as per a report in Fox News. This past decision was attributed by the then-HHS to perceived safety issues with what it termed ‘under-tested’ mRNA technology and a cited lack of sufficient oversight for its application in vaccines.

A U.S. District Judge in Boston, Indira Talwani, ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration unlawfully ended humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of people who had been permitted to live in the United States temporarily, AP said in a report. This decision represents a legal challenge to past plans by Donald Trump for mass deportation, although its immediate effects are uncertain and the ruling might be temporary; the ruling favored individuals already in the USA who were prevented from renewing their short-term permits due to the administration’s past actions.

Utah Republicans, who in 2023 enacted a ban on gender-affirming care for children and teens arguing it was necessary to prevent long-term harm, are now facing calls to reconsider these restrictions, as per a report in AP. This development follows the release of findings from a study commissioned under the very same law; conducted by Utah’s Department of Health and Human Services alongside experts from the state’s leading health organizations, the study’s results contradict the original claim that such care is harmful to young people.

The Utah Mammoth are bringing Russian prospects defenseman Dmitri Simashev and forward Daniil But to the NHL, signing both to three-year entry-level contracts, AP said in a report. Utah Mammoth General Manager Bill Armstrong announced the deals on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, marking a significant development for the club as it prepares for its second season in Salt Lake City. Historically, Simashev was the sixth overall pick and But was the 12th overall selection in the 2023 NHL draft, a past event when the franchise was known as the Arizona Coyotes.

The Trump administration has canceled a $766 million contract with Moderna Inc. for developing a vaccine against pandemic influenza viruses, such as H5N1 bird flu, AP said in a report. Moderna reported being notified on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, that the Health and Human Services Department had withdrawn the funds, initially granted in July 2024 and January 2025 through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). This contract was intended to cover both the development and subsequent government purchase of the investigational vaccine.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, a Democrat, has expressed strong disapproval of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations conducted on affluent liberal islands within her state, claiming local authorities were not informed beforehand, Fox News said in a report. These operations occur amidst a wider national discussion on federal immigration enforcement, particularly in areas critical of strict measures, and as increased migrant arrivals strain state resources. While ICE possesses federal authority to operate nationwide without necessarily requiring prior local notification, Governor Healey’s critique highlights ongoing tensions between state and federal approaches to immigration.

President Donald Trump has pardoned popular Louisiana rapper NBA YoungBoy, who recently announced a 32-date U.S. tour scheduled to begin in September, The New York Times said in a report. NBA YoungBoy has a history of federal legal challenges. This pardon by Trump occurs in a political climate where such actions often draw scrutiny. During his 2017-2021 term, he previously used his pardon power for various individuals, including celebrities. Presidential pardons apply only to federal offenses.

A delegation of U.S. senators recently traveled to Canada for discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, aiming to smooth trade frictions, particularly the legacy of “Trump tariffs,” and address sensitivities colloquially termed “51st-state tensions,” Fox News said in a report. The meetings focused on strengthening the crucial bilateral relationship by addressing key economic and defense priorities, including Canada’s defense spending. These talks are set against a backdrop of ongoing bilateral trade disputes, the upcoming review of the USMCA, and potential shifts in U.S. trade policy.

Past allegations suggest a luxury golf resort in Vietnam, linked to the family of former US President Donald Trump, received preferential treatment from Hanoi during his presidential term (a past event), according to a report in Deutsche Welle. This reported favorable handling by Vietnamese authorities occurred while Vietnam was contending with significant US tariffs imposed by the then-Trump administration. The situation, as detailed in the report, raised questions during his presidency (a past event) concerning potential conflicts of interest and whether Vietnam might have sought to influence US trade policy through business dealings benefiting the Trump Organization, the family enterprise from which Donald Trump had not divested.

A Georgia pastor, who previously advocated for a “full Target boycott” citing that company’s alleged decision to halt its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, has now called for protests against Dollar General, according to a report in The Hill. USA Today reported the pastor stated, “Target is canceled since they have betrayed and walked away from our community, and we’ve gone on from there,” signaling a new focus for activism concerning corporate social stances.

A US private military company has reportedly engaged an obscure Gaza-based group to recruit Palestinians for staffing controversial aid distribution centers, as per a report in Financial Times. This development, occurring within the past seven days as of May 28, 2025, follows apparent rejections from established local organizations to participate in the aid efforts. The initiative seeks to address the severe ongoing humanitarian crisis and challenges with traditional aid delivery routes in Gaza, though the use of a private military contractor and a little-known local partner has drawn scrutiny from experts concerned about accountability and operational risks.

Brian Tenney, current owner of the West Coast Game Park Safari in Oregon, was arrested on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, on charges including methamphetamine possession, manufacturing, and attempted distribution, following a police raid at the facility earlier in May 2025, as per a report in The Guardian. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office stated the raid also uncovered guns, $1.6 million, and widespread animal mistreatment, which led to 310 of the zoo’s 450 animals being relocated and three euthanized. Tenney was subsequently released as the district attorney’s office awaits more information before potentially proceeding with formal charges.