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What Happened Today – June 28, 2026

Architectural rendering of President Trump's planned white-columned White House ballroom

A rendering President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social on June 28, 2026 of his planned White House ballroom, built where he demolished the East Wing.

While American forces stand in harm’s way across the Gulf, Donald Trump spent his weekend choosing trees. Iran attacked Bahrain and Kuwait, two American allies, and threatened to walk away from peace talks. The U.S. struck back. Both sides say they want the ceasefire to hold even as they keep trading fire. And on Sunday, … Read more

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