Morning Briefing — June 2, 2026

Congressional Testimony on Iran War. Rubio is scheduled to testify before Congress for the first time since the start of the Iran war. This testimony comes as senators still hope for details on a deal to pause the war, with talks reportedly faltering. The appearance by Rubio before Congress highlights ongoing legislative scrutiny of the conflict.

DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund. Senate Democrats have unveiled a bill aimed at blocking Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund. This development follows the Department of Justice's statement that it will stop work on the $1.8 billion fund. Republicans see a path forward on reconciliation after the administration backed down on the fund, though tensions linger between Republicans and the White House over the issue.

Transgender Troops Ruling. An appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration illegally banned active transgender troops. This decision has drawn a reaction from Hegseth, who stated, "see you at SCOTUS," indicating a potential appeal to the Supreme Court. The ruling challenges a previous policy regarding military service.

CBP Airport Plan Backlash. Mullin is facing backlash over a plan to pull CBP from "blue-city" airports. Critics have described the proposal as "naive or dumb." This plan has generated controversy regarding federal law enforcement presence at airports.