Good evening. I'm Will Dove and this is the nightly news for Monday, June 2nd.
In a breaking news update to one of our video stories today, Mohamed Soliman, an Egyptian national who illegally overstayed his tourist visa, admitted to planning a Molotov cocktail attack on a Boulder, Colorado, pro-Israel gathering for over a year. Federal charging documents reveal Soliman specifically targeted a weekly Sunday event near Pearl Street Mall organized to honor hostages taken during the October 7 Hamas attacks. He arrived at the location with 14 additional Molotov cocktails hidden nearby and shouted “Free Palestine” and “You fucking Zionist kill my people so I kill you!” during the assault, which injured eight.
Soliman told investigators he delayed the attack until his daughter graduated high school and would “conduct it again if he could.” His work authorization, granted under the Biden administration after his visa expired, has drawn criticism. President Trump called the incident a result of “Biden’s ridiculous Open Border Policy” and vowed to deport “Illegal, Anti-American Radicals.”
Court filings noted Soliman’s vehicle contained documents referencing “Israel,” “Palestine,” and “USAID,” underscoring his ideological motivations.
A leaked medical report confirms Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, who competed as a female in the 2024 Paris Games, is biologically male. The document shows XY chromosomes and testosterone levels of 8.4 nmol/L—triple the average female. Khelif won gold in the 60kg division, defeating Canada’s Charlie Cavanaugh.
The International Boxing Association had previously banned Khelif in 2023 over failed eligibility tests but reinstated them after the IOC intervened. Cavanaugh’s team is demanding her silver medal be upgraded.
The Democratic Socialists of America Liberation Caucus signed a letter defending Elias Rodriguez, who murdered two Israeli embassy staff, calling his actions a "legitimate act of resistance" against Israel.
The letter claims Rodriguez's actions were "fully justified" in preventing "genocide" and frames his violence as a legitimate response to Israel's actions.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo condemned the letter, urging other candidates to do the same, and the Democratic Socialists of America distanced themselves from the Liberation Caucus's statement...
U.S. Immigration and customs enforcement agents in Boston retreated from a mission to arrest a Haitian murder suspect after immigration activists exposed their operation on social media. The suspect, wanted for a 2022 homicide, remains at large. Activists circulated the location of undercover agents’ vehicles, prompting a crowd to gather and chant “Let him go!”
Federal officials criticized the interference, stating it “endangers both officers and the public.” The suspect had previously avoided deportation despite a criminal record, reigniting debates over sanctuary policies. ICE has not disclosed when a renewed arrest attempt will occur.
President Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social suggesting that Joe Biden was "executed in 2020" and replaced with a clone.
The post, originally from another user, claimed that Biden was replaced by "clones, doubles & robotic engineered soulless mindless entities".
Trump's sharing of the post sparked a viral reaction, with many people agreeing or criticizing the theory, despite Trump not adding his own commentary to the post.
Palantir, a data analysis firm, has been increasingly used by the Trump administration across at least four federal agencies, raising concerns about a potential centralized surveillance apparatus.
The company has received over $113 million in government spending since Donald Trump took office, and is in discussions with other agencies, including the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service.
Former and current employees have expressed concerns and revolted over Palantir's government contracts, including a $30 million contract with ICE, citing the risk of misuse of collected data and reputational damage to the company.
The United Nations plans to slash its $3.7 billion budget by 20% and eliminate approximately 6,900 positions, according to an internal memo reported by Reuters. The U.S., which funds 25% of the UN’s operations, owes $1.5 billion in back payments and is reevaluating its financial commitments under President Donald Trump’s “America First” policy. A February executive order targeted three agencies for scrutiny: the UN Human Rights Council, UNESCO, and UNRWA, with a review deadline set for August.
The Trump administration has criticized the UN’s promotion of LGBTQ+ initiatives, climate-focused Agenda 2030, and “soft global governance” policies, withdrawing from the “LGBTQ core group” earlier this year. UN Controller Chandramouli Ramanathan framed the cuts as part of an effort to make the body “fit for purpose” for 21st-century challenges. Critics suggest the move aims to appease U.S. demands to reduce bureaucratic bloat.
A 2021 Open the Books report revealed American taxpayer funding for controversial programs like the “UN Entity for Gender Equality.” Trump’s March speech to the UN General Assembly rejected Agenda 2030, calling it a threat to U.S. sovereignty.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faces sharp criticism after economist Martin Armstrong claimed, “I’ve spoken with DC. Zelensky is full of shit.” Armstrong alleged Kee-ev has overstated military successes and misused Western aid, citing unnamed U.S. officials. The remarks follow growing Republican skepticism over continued funding, with the Trump administration pushing for audits of $113 billion in pledged support.
Zelensky’s recent appeals for advanced weaponry and NATO membership have strained relations with U.S. policymakers, who question Kee-ev’s transparency on battlefield losses and corruption reforms. The White House has not publicly commented on Armstrong’s claims.
Watch for my second interview with Martin Armstrong, to be released this Thursday.
Israeli jets struck Hezbollah targets near Syria’s coastal city of Baniyas today, marking the first major attack in the region since early May. The IDF confirmed hitting weapons depots and radar systems linked to Iranian-backed militias. Satellite imagery shows smoke billowing from a critical oil terminal, with Syrian state media reporting “material losses” but no casualties.
The strike follows a missile launch from Syria into the Golan Heights last week, which caused minimal damage. Analysts suggest Israel is escalating efforts to disrupt Tehran’s supply lines ahead of a potential northern offensive against Hezbollah.
Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar, a prominent Gaza surgeon, succumbed to injuries sustained in an April 18 IDF strike that killed his nine children and wife. The strike targeted a Hamas operations center beneath his Khan Younis home, which the IDF claimed housed “high-value terrorist assets.”
Al-Najjar, who treated casualties at Al-Aqsa Hospital, became a symbol of civilian suffering after viral video showed him weeping over his children’s bodies. Hamas reported over 200 medical personnel killed since October, while the IDF maintains it follows international law and accuses Hamas of using human shields.
Naser Jason Salamey, 33, admitted to federal firearms charges linked to a foiled plot against the Bais Chabad Torah Center in Troy, Michigan. Undercover FBI agents intercepted Salamey discussing plans to “shoot up the school” and “kill as many Jews as possible” during Passover services.
Court documents reveal Salamey purchased an AR-15 and 100 rounds of ammunition while under surveillance. He faces up to 15 years at his September sentencing. Jewish leaders praised law enforcement but called for enhanced synagogue security funding...
A British national and Chinese accomplice face extradition to the U.S. after allegedly conspiring to export advanced military technology to China. John Miller, 63, and Cui Guanghai, 43, were arrested in Serbia in April following an FBI sting operation. Court documents reveal their efforts to procure missiles, air defense radar systems, drones, and cryptographic devices for China, violating the Arms Export Control Act. The pair allegedly paid a $10,000 deposit for encryption equipment and discussed smuggling methods using household items like blenders.
The indictment also accuses them of harassing a U.S.-based critic of Chinese President Xi Jinping, including slashing tires and installing a tracking device ahead of the 2023 Apec summit. In a separate 2025 plot, they reportedly paid $36,000 to disrupt an art display criticizing Xi. Both schemes involved FBI informants. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche condemned their actions as a “blatant assault” on national security. If convicted, Miller faces up to 20 years for arms violations and 10 years for smuggling. Serbia is coordinating with U.S. officials on extraditions.
A Cleveland Clinic study has raised concerns about repeated flu vaccinations, reporting a 50% higher all-cause mortality rate among adults vaccinated annually over five years compared to non-vaccinated peers. Published in Vaccine, the research analyzed 13,000+ patients aged 50–80, adjusting for comorbidities. While the flu vaccine reduced influenza-related deaths by 15%, researchers noted a “negative effectiveness” pattern tied to immune imprinting—a phenomenon where prior shots blunt future immune responses.
Lead author Dr. Steven Nissen emphasized the findings are preliminary but urged health-canada to reassess blanket recommendations. Critics argue the study’s observational design limits reliability, but it has reignited debates over vaccine mandates.
The WHO has flagged NB.1.8.1, a rapidly spreading Omicron subvariant, after it surged to 12% of sequenced cases in the U.S. and 18% in India. Early data suggests it evades immunity from prior infection and vaccines, with a 23% higher transmission rate than JN.1. Symptoms include severe fatigue, neurological issues, and gastrointestinal distress.
In short, another flu.
Despite claims from Pfizer and Moderna that updated boosters retain “some efficacy,” independent analyses show neutralizing antibodies drop 14-fold against NB.1.8.1. South Africa reported a 40% rise in hospitalizations last week, primarily among vaccinated individuals.
An NHS hospital trust has advised managers to grant transgender staff additional 10-minute breaks hourly to adjust chest binders or “tuck” genitalia. The policy, leaked from Liverpool University Hospitals, argues such accommodations align with the Equality Act. Critics, including the Fair Play for Women group, call it “unfair” to non-trans staff.
The trust reported 15 transgender employees in 2024, up from 6 in 2023. A staff survey found 68% opposed the measure, citing workload imbalances.
Over 200 MIT students staged a commencement walkout after class president Vanessa Bondy accused the school of “abetting Israel’s genocide in Gaza.” Bondy claimed MIT’s $700 million in Pentagon contracts funded AI for drone strikes. Protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted “Free Gaza” during the ceremony.
President Sally Kornbluth called the claims “misinformed,” noting MIT’s work with Israel dates to 1967 and includes civilian tech. Jewish groups criticized the protest as antisemitic. Eleven attendees were removed for disrupting speeches.
I’m Will Dove and that’s the news for today, Monday, June 2nd.
Merci from Montreal.