Exclusive: Donald Trump admits on tape he didn't declassify ‘secret information’  —  Former President Donald Trump acknowledged on tape in a 2021 meeting that he had retained “secret” military information that he had not declassified, according to a transcript of the audio recording obtained by CNN.

Saudi crown prince threatened ‘major’ economic pain on U.S. amid oil feud  —  After President Biden vowed to impose ‘consequences’ on Saudi Arabia for slashing oil production last year, Mohammed bin Salman privately threatened to sever ties and retaliate economically, according to a classified U.S. intelligence document.

Poll: Trump struggles in potential Georgia matchup against Biden  —  Donald Trump is neck-and-neck with President Joe Biden in a hypothetical matchup in Georgia, according to a new poll commissioned by Gov. Brian Kemp's political network that pointed to the former president's vulnerabilities in a pivotal battleground state.

Nate Paul, Austin developer at center of Ken Paxton impeachment, arrested in Travis County  —  It is not immediately clear what Paul was charged with, but Travis County officials confirmed he was being held in the jail at the request of the FBI.  Paxton's deputies accused Paul of bribing the now-suspended attorney general in 2020.

U.S. downgrades intel showing Russia's deepening defense ties with Iran  —  The Biden administration aims to disrupt the “full-scale defense partnership that is harmful to Ukraine.”  —  The Biden administration is downgrading intelligence showing the deepening defense relationship between Russia and Iran …

Jaw Dropping Stats - Reports Of Bud Light Memorial Day Sales Dropping -60% As Brand Boycott Continues  —  Authored by Sundance via The Last Refuge,  —  Memorial Day customarily kicks off summer and the beer beverage industry generally looks forward to the enhanced sales that come from summer.

FBI agent who testified for Republicans was suspended over leaked sensitive information  —  House Democrats are asking Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate whether Garret O'Boyle, who was presented as an FBI whistleblower by Republicans, lied to Congress.

Joe Biden allegedly paid $5M by Burisma executive as part of a bribery scheme, according to FBI document  —  Biden's son Hunter was a board member of Burisma and also allegedly in on the scheme  —  EXCLUSIVE: President Joe Biden was allegedly paid $5 million by an executive …

Wade Goodwyn, longtime NPR correspondent, dies at age 63  —  NPR has lost one of its singular and most recognizable voices.  Longtime National Desk Correspondent Wade Goodwyn died Thursday of cancer.  He was 63.  —  For more than 25 years, Wade reported on his home state of Texas …

Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus in July, Putin says  —  “Everything is going according to plan,” the Russian leader told Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko when discussing the planned nuclear deployment on Friday.  —  Russia will start deploying tactical nuclear weapons …

Elon Musk is the most dangerous antisemite in America  —  In his tenure as Twitter CEO, Musk has amplified antisemitic rhetoric and made the social media platform fertile ground for extremist recruitement  —  “I'm not trying to compare this s*** to Aum Shinrikyo or even Rwanda but I'm gonna …

Mexico to explore ‘legal and diplomatic measures’ over Florida's migrant flights  —  The Mexican government late Thursday condemned Florida's migrant relocation program, adding to the jurisdictions potentially threatening legal action against GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Trump's Latest Campaign Strategy Looks Like a ‘Ponzi Scheme’  —  The former president is skimping on paid organizers in a key early primary state—and it's not going over well with GOP campaign experts. … ‘What a Fucking Shitshow’  —  Donald Trump might be well known for his shady business practices …

How Pat Robertson Helped Create The Christian Nationalist Lawyer Brigade Reshaping American Life  —  This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM's home for opinion and news analysis.  —  Christian Coalition and Christian Broadcasting Network founder Pat Robertson, who died Thursday at the age of 93 …