Take-Two Interactive has delayed the release of “Grand Theft Auto VI” to May 26, 2026, moving the title outside of its fiscal 2026 calendar and into fiscal 2027. The postponement caused Take-Two shares to drop 8% in early trading. CEO Strauss Zelnick stated, “We support fully Rockstar Games taking additional time to realize their creative vision for Grand Theft Auto VI.”⁠
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The delay could reduce overall growth expectations for the gaming sector in 2025, as “GTA VI” had been seen as a major catalyst for industry momentum. Despite the push, Take-Two reaffirmed its projections for record net bookings in both fiscal 2026 and 2027. Analyst Wyatt Swanson noted, “This alleviates some of the potential concerns around sales cannibalization in FY’26.”⁠
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Rockstar released a trailer for the game in December 2023, revealing a return to Vice City and introducing Lucia, the series’ first female lead. The video surpassed 100 million views within a day. In the meantime, Take-Two plans to launch other titles, including “Borderlands 4” and “Mafia: The Old Country.”⁠
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U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs in April, surpassing expectations of 133,000 despite concerns about economic fallout from President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, while broader underemployment dropped slightly to 7.8%. Wage growth came in below forecast, with average hourly earnings rising 0.2% on the month and 3.8% year-over-year.⁠
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Health care led hiring with 51,000 new jobs, followed by gains in transportation, warehousing, financial services, and social assistance. Manufacturing posted a minor loss of 1,000 jobs. Federal government employment fell by 9,000, attributed to Trump’s initiative with Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency to cut public sector payrolls. Revisions reduced prior job growth estimates for February and March by a combined 58,000.⁠
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Market reactions included a rise in stock futures and Treasury yields, as traders delayed expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut until July. “Job numbers remain very strong,” said Seema Shah of Principal Asset Management, though she warned of possible weakening if tariffs persist. Trump responded to the data on Truth Social, stating, “NO INFLATION, THE FED SHOULD LOWER ITS RATE!!!”⁠
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The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing a proposal for a reality television show in which immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship. ⁠
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The concept, created by Canadian-born producer Rob Worsoff, includes competitions in areas such as American history and science. “This isn’t ‘The Hunger Games’ for immigrants,” Worsoff told The Wall Street Journal. “This is not, ‘Hey, if you lose, we are shipping you out on a boat out of the country,’” he said.⁠
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DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the proposal is in “the very beginning stages of that vetting process” and said the agency receives hundreds of show pitches annually. ⁠
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She added that DHS has previously collaborated on productions, including To Catch a Smuggler. Worsoff said he has received positive feedback and has spoken with networks, but has had no interaction with Secretary Kristi Noem. “I’m not even sure she’s aware of the idea,” he said.⁠
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Worsoff noted that he previously pitched the show during the Obama and Biden administrations but was unsuccessful. ⁠
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President Donald Trump’s newly released budget plan calls for a $163 billion cut to nondefense spending while increasing the defense budget to $1.01 trillion. ⁠
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The Department of Homeland Security would receive $175 billion to fund expanded border security. The proposal targets “woke” and “radical left” programs and seeks to eliminate funding for climate initiatives, DEI efforts, and agencies such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.⁠
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The Department of Education would lose $12 billion, with funding shifted toward charter schools. Health and Human Services would see a $33.3 billion cut, eliminating grants for mental health, substance abuse, and chronic illness prevention. ⁠
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The EPA faces a $5 billion reduction, with climate programs slashed and limited investment in clean water. Several international aid programs, including disaster relief and peacekeeping, would be eliminated or severely cut.⁠
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Despite widespread cuts, the Department of Defense receives a $113.3 billion boost, with pledges to dismantle DEI and climate programs. The VA would gain $5.4 billion for healthcare and records upgrades, while NASA’s budget would drop by $6 billion, with funding redirected to lunar and Mars exploration. ⁠
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The budget also includes increases for rural development, food inspection, and FAA modernization, while scaling back social programs, housing support, and job training initiatives.⁠
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