The U.S.-Ukraine rare earth minerals agreement dominated morning news, granting Washington privileged access to Ukrainian natural resources while establishing a reconstruction fund. Trump commented he supported the deal "because Russia is stronger."
Labor Day celebrations revealed political divisions as Prime Minister Meloni claimed "over one million jobs created" while announcing €1.2 billion for workplace safety. Opposition leader Schlein accused Meloni of lying, while union leader Landini threatened mobilization over workplace deaths.
The traditional May Day concert opened with Leo Gassmann performing "Bella Ciao," featuring pro-Palestine demonstrations that Jewish groups condemned as "calling for Israel's destruction." In Turin, protesters burned EU, US, and Israeli flags.
By evening, Trump removed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz following the "chatgate" scandal involving leaked Signal messages about Houthi attacks, reassigning him as UN Ambassador with Rubio taking his security role.