Afternoon Buzz Newsletter

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Chris Suellentrop |Damir Marusic |Hadley Robinson |Regina de Heer

In the background of the parades, festivals and protests going off for Pride Month, there are executive orders targeting trans Americans and diminished support of certain rights for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Many corporate sponsors, happy to wave rainbow flags and sell Pride-themed merch in years past, are pulling back funds, too. Writer John Paul Brammer joins Drew Goins and Molly Roberts to discuss how the political atmosphere is affecting Pride this year.

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Shannon Najmabadi

Musk has a history of acrimonious breakups (washingtonpost.com) Musk has a history of acrimonious breakups By Shannon Najmabadi 2025060619460100 The relationship between President Donald Trump and billionaire and self-styled "first buddy" Elon Musk ruptured this week, with the former allies trading insults and threats on social media. It's not the first time Musk has fallen out with his associates.

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Rick Maese

LIV Golf CEO on his tour’s successes, obstacles and ‘purity of mission’ (washingtonpost.com) LIV Golf CEO on his tour’s successes, obstacles and ‘purity of mission’ By Rick Maese 2025060617295600 Scott O'Neil started as LIV Golf's CEO in January, taking over from Greg Norman, who helped launch the breakaway tour and guided it through its first three seasons. The Saudi-funded circuit has made headway in some areas but has faced headwinds in plenty of others.

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Mark Berman

Former U.S. attorney Damian Williams leaves Paul Weiss for Jenner & Block (washingtonpost.com) Former U.S. attorney Damian Williams leaves Paul Weiss for Jenner & Block By Mark Berman 2025060617001100 Damian Williams, the former top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, is leaving the law firm Paul Weiss to join Jenner & Block, defecting from a firm that struck a deal with the Trump administration to sign on with one that fought it in court.

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Emma Uber

Two juveniles, two adults found dead in suspected Virginia murder-suicide (washingtonpost.com) Two juveniles, two adults found dead in suspected Virginia murder-suicide By Emma Uber 2025060616135300 Two juveniles and two adults were found dead Thursday night in what police said was a possible murder-suicide in Manassas Park, Virginia.