The Bulletin

• Trump's AI photo goes viral: President Donald Trump posted a seemingly artificially enhanced photo of himself depicted as the pope on Truth Social Friday night and it has sparked dueling backlash and praise on social media. See the image.

• PBS CEO reacts to Trump's funding order: President Donald Trump's executive order to halt public funding for PBS and NPR has sparked intense backlash, with PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger calling the move "blatantly unlawful". Find out why.

• Mike Pence calls for tariff reversal: Former Vice President Mike Pence urged President Donald Trump to reverse course on the sweeping tariffs he announced in April. Read his full remarks.

• Prince Harry seeks reconciliation: Speaking about his father, King Charles III, Prince Harry told BBC News on Friday that he doesn't know how long the king has left to live. The prince said that he wanted reconciliation with his family.

• Student loans: Millions of student loan borrowers who have fallen behind on their repayments have just a matter of days to arrange a payment plan and get back on track. But which repayment option is best for your financial situation? Find out here.

• 'Big Balls' speaks out: A Department of Government Efficiency engineer nicknamed "Big Balls" has warned the federal government's computer payments system is "a huge vector for fraud, waste, and abuse." Find out more.

The rundown: One hundred days into his second term, Donald Trump is facing a brutal reality: the honeymoon is over. Find out if it will impact his decisions going forward.

Why it matters: In January, Trump appeared to be riding high—polls showed him more popular than ever, with his approval ratings in positive territory for the first time in his political career. But that momentum has vanished. In a stunning reversal, recent surveys now show Trump as the least popular president at the 100-day mark of a second term, eclipsing even the historically low ratings he set during his first time in office. Earlier this week, Trump sought to discredit recent polls, branding them as "fake news." "The Polls from the Fake News are, like the News itself, FAKE! We are doing GREAT, better than ever before," he said. For the most part, experts say that a rebound for Trump will require a shift in his game plan—particularly on the issue of tariffs.

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Pictures Show Anti-Trump Protests Across U.S, When Is Next Event Planned?

TL/DR: Trump's approval ratings have been in decline ever since the announcement of his "Liberation Day" tariffs.

What happens now? Allan Lichtman, a presidential historian known for forecasting elections, thinks that if Trump continues in this direction, the Republicans could be in trouble, come the midterms. "Low early approval ratings are indicative of midterm losses for the president's party," he said.

Deeper reading Donald Trump's Approval Rating Polls are Brutal, Should He be Worried?

The rundown: Doubts around advanced American F-35 fighter jets, spurred by President Donald Trump's biting criticism of NATO, is generating more interest in nascent, European-led sixth-generation fighter jet programs as part of a bid to distance the continent from the whims of Washington. Here's everything you need to know.

Why it matters: Reports of a "kill switch" inbuilt into F-35s ran rampant earlier this year, suggesting Washington could effectively control the aircraft bought and operated by recipient countries as it pleased. Experts and officials have downplayed these concerns, but concede that the U.S. could have a noticeable impact on how well these aircraft operate, should it choose to influence software upgrades or halt access to intelligence and mission data. Subsequently, Canada put its planned procurement of 88 fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets under review. Portugal's outgoing government said in March that Lisbon needed to consider the new "geopolitical environment" when weighing up a recommendation to purchase F-35s, which cost roughly $100 million apiece.

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F-35 Map Shows Who Is Buying US Stealth Fighter Jets

TL/DR: The Lockheed Martin-made F-35 is the only fifth-generation fighter aircraft available to Western militaries, and many of the 20 nations operating or buying F-35s are NATO members.

What happens now? America's NATO allies have broadly pledged to rapidly increase defense spending, although there is no coherent road map marking out how Europe, the U.K. and Canada will fill in yawning capability gaps or replace assets currently supplied by the U.S., which is now swivelling to the Indo-Pacific.

Deeper reading F-35 Crisis Puts Pressure on Europe To Develop Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets

The rundown: President Donald Trump downplayed fears of an economic recession in an interview, expressing confidence that the U.S. will have "the greatest economy in the history of our country" in the long run. Find out more.

Why it matters: Trump's comments come as new data showed that the U.S. economy shrank during the first quarter of 2025. A recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of the economy shrinking. In a preview clip of upcoming Meet the Press interview, Trump tells host Kristen Welker, "Look, yeah, it's—everything's OK. What we are—I said, this is a transition period. I think we're going to do fantastically. "When he was asked if he was worried about the possibility of an economic recession, Trump said he wasn't. "I think we're going to have the greatest economy in the history of our country," Trump told Welker. On Thursday, the president closed a loophole, known as the de minimis rule, which allowed products up to $800 to avoid tariffs as long as they were shipped directly to U.S. consumers or small businesses.

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China's Trade War Narrative Puts Trump on Back Foot

TL/DR: The preview of Trump's interview came two days after he acknowledged during a Cabinet meeting that the cost of common consumer products could go up.

What happens now? Gene Seroka, the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, told CNBC he anticipates that around a quarter of normally scheduled ship arrivals will be canceled this month.

Deeper reading Trump Shrugs Off Recession, Says US Will Have 'Greatest Economy' Ever

The rundown: Donald Trump is not the only person who wants to change Canada's landscape. Some Albertans frustrated with almost decade of Liberal power want independence from the country, and Cameron Davies, a leader of the breakaway movement, told Newsweek why.

Why it matters: The push for an independence referendum has seemingly stepped up in the wake of the Liberal Party's victory, making former Bank of England boss Mark Carney prime minister. The province's oil and gas resources make it a huge economic contributor, but many feel underrepresented in the capital, especially over environmental policies which regulate its resource industry. "Albertans keep working harder while getting less in return," Davies told Newsweek. Around three in 10 Albertans would vote to leave the federation, according to an early April poll carried out by the Angus Reid Institute. "I'm backing the idea of an independent Alberta because I believe we deserve full control over our future—our policies, our borders, our prosperity," Davies added.

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Mark Carney Repeatedly Attacks Donald Trump in Victory Speech

TL/DR: Trump has repeatedly said he wants Canada to become America's 51st state, something that, alongside his tariff war, tipped the election in the Liberals' favor, according to him.

What happens now? While some proponents for Albertan independence want to separate from Canada without joining the U.S., others are open to it.

Deeper reading Alberta Separatists Push to Leave Canada After Liberals Win Election

The rundown: Often, hindsight is 20/20, and when it comes to money that is even more true. A new survey by Talker Research on behalf of Newsweek has revealed the biggest things people regret when it comes to their finances.

Why it matters: Between April 11 and April 17, 2025, 1,000 Americans were asked a simple but revealing question—"What's the biggest financial mistake you've ever made?" And the responses were illuminating. From maxed-out cards to missing payments, credit card debt was the most common regret. Hundreds of respondents wished they had started saving earlier for retirement. Many even regretted financing expensive vehicles. Others shared regrets about panic-selling stocks when markets dipped, only to see them rebound later. More than a few cited marriage, and especially divorce, as their biggest financial blow.

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Americans Share Best Financial Advice They Ever Received—It's Eye-Opening

TL/DR: Some respondents shared a common financial mistake, the unused gym membership. "Buying into a health club membership," said one respondent.

What happens now? When it comes to avoiding financial mistakes, Adem Selita, co-founder and CEO of The Debt Relief Company, told Newsweek: "You can avoid common financial mistakes by trying to find a happy middle ground in your life. If we refrain from doing things in excess—in all aspects of life—it tends to help even us out and keep us out of trouble."

Deeper reading Americans Reveal the Biggest Financial Mistakes They 'Regret'