Several high-profile musicians have withdrawn from a concert on the National Mall planned for the 250th anniversary of US independence, citing fears of being drawn into political controversy, AP and other outlets reported. President Trump on May 30 expressed displeasure at the pullouts and said he intends to hold a political rally and deliver a speech as the series' "opening act". Of nine performers originally announced, five have withdrawn, including rock singer Bret Michaels and country singer

Bloomberg median economists project May unemployment at 4.3% and nonfarm payrolls up 89,000. That would lift the three-month average job gain to the highest in over a year and reignite debate about accelerating hiring. Forecasts point to continued strength in healthcare, a rebound in construction and leisure & hospitality partly aided by warmer weather, and a potential manufacturing jobs uplift as consumers stockpile goods ahead of possible price spikes from an Iran conflict.

HEZBOLLAH said it fired rockets at an Israeli military concentration east of the outskirts of Ghanduriya in southern Lebanon.