UNBIASED Politics (6/5/25): Musk and Trump's Differences Grow, Trump's New 'Travel Ban,' Rescission of Biden's Abortion Guidance, a Rumored 'Citizen Tracking' National Database, and More.

Jun 5, 2025

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Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place.

In today's episode:

Trump Sends $9.4B Rescission Package to Congress (0:35)
Musk and Trump's Feud Heats Up Following Criticism of Big Beautiful Bill (*Since recording, Musk has posted more - including an allegation that Trump is in the Epstein files*) (3:34)
Two Chinese National Arrested for Smuggling Fungus into U.S. (9:33)
Hegseth Orders Renaming of Harvey Milk Navy Ship (12:57)
Increased Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel Take Effect; Here's What It'll Impact (15:30)
Missouri Supreme Court Allows Abortion Restrictions to Take Effect Despite Recent Constitutional Amendment Allowing Abortions (17:23)
Trump Administration Removes Biden-era Abortion Guidance (23:45)
Trump Issues New Admissions Ban (29:35)
Trump Bans New Nonimmigrant Students from Enrolling at Harvard (35:16)
Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Biden's Use of Autopen; Here's What to Know About the Autopen (37:42)
Judge Allows Abrego Garcia's to Seek Sanctions Against Government (40:33)
Supreme Court Releases Six Opinions, Including Reverse Discrimination Case (42:16)
Quick Hitters: Karine Jean Pierre Switches Parties, CBO Estimates Impact of BBB, Fertility Clinic Co-Conspirator Arrested, Family of Boulder Attacker in ICE Custody, Ed. Dept. Reports Columbia to Accreditor, Four States Petition FDA Over Abortion Pill (45:49)
Rumor Has It: Is the Administration Creating a National Database to Track Citizens? Did a DOGE Audit Find James Comey Paid Himself $16M Dollars? Did Bondi Threaten to Arrest Anyone Who Called Trump 'TACO?' (48:19)