## Trump's Cognitive 'Decline' Suggests He 'Might Not Make It Through Four Years,' Republican Strategist Says

Authored by latintimes.com

A Republican strategist warned that President Donald Trump's accelerating "cognitive decline" could prevent him from completing his second term.

"His inability to articulate any thought or position without constant asides, constant lapses... this is not the Trump of 2015, nor is he the Trump of 2020.

Wilson pointed to verbal lapses and behavioral patterns that, he says, mirror early signs of dementia.

Despite these concerns, the White House physician, Captain Sean Barbabella, issued a clean bill of health in April, stating Trump "exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health.".

"He's a guy who's subsisted off of McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken and well done steaks for a very long time," he said.

"Given the pace of the decline that we've seen...I think he'll be pretty much checked out by the middle of this second term.".

"But I think by the end of this, you're going to be in a civil war with the MAGAs to choose a successor.". »

### 'Nothing secret left' — Ukraine hacks Russia's Tupolev bomber producer, source claims

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) has gained access to sensitive data of Russia's strategic aircraft manufacturer Tupolev, a source in HUR told the Kyiv Independent on June 4.

Tupolev, a Soviet-era aerospace firm now fully integrated into Russia's defense-industrial complex, has been under international sanctions since 2022 for its role in Russia's war against Ukraine.

"In particular, we have obtained comprehensive information about individuals directly involved in servicing Russian strategic aviation," the source added. »

### Parents sue over son's asthma death days after inhaler price soared without warning

Authored by nbcnews.com

Five days after his pharmacy visit last year, Cole had a severe asthma attack, stopped breathing and collapsed.

His parents, Bil and Shanon Schmidtknecht, blame what they say is a dysfunctional system where medications can change in price overnight and without notice.

A part of the insurance system that many Americans don’t know about was responsible for the spike in Cole’s inhaler price. »

### The Houthis are still holding UN staff members kidnaped a year ago

Authored by ynetnews.com

In June 2024, the Houthis—who control large areas of Yemen—detained 13 UN staff members and over 50 aid workers.

In addition to those arrested last year, the UN reported in late January that several more of its staff members had been detained by the Houthis.

The Iranian proxy has attempted to justify the arrests by accusing the aid workers of conducting “espionage missions.” »

### Trump raises steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%, hitting key Ukrainian export

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Trump's new order builds on a Feb. 10 executive action that imposed a flat 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports.

However, tariffs further jeopardize Ukraine's key metallurgical exports, particularly ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih and Interpipe, which are already suffering due to the war.

Trump defended the tariffs as a way to simplify duties on metals and hinted at retaliatory measures against countries imposing tariffs on American goods. »

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