University of California bans student governments from boycotting Israel while preserving individual students’ rights amid Trump funding threats.
Trump defends pausing Ukraine weapons shipments by claiming the US gave Ukraine “too many weapons” under Biden.
Trump announces Vietnam deal locking in 20% tariffs just days before July 8th deadline would snap rates back to 46% while falsely claiming Vietnam pays costs that hit US consumers.
Pentagon’s third assessment says Iran’s nuclear program set back two years as FBI investigates leak of report contradicting Trump’s “obliterated” claims and limits intelligence sharing.
Federal judge blocks Trump from dismantling African Development Foundation after ruling his appointment of Pete Marocco violated law requiring Senate confirmation.
Pentagon halts weapons shipment to Ukraine including Patriot missiles and artillery over U.S. stockpile concerns as Trump pushes for ceasefire negotiations.
Air Force diverts money from troubled Sentinel nuclear missile program to retrofit Qatar’s luxury jet gift that Trump will keep after his presidency.
Trump announces Israel agreed to 60-day Gaza ceasefire terms while warning Hamas to accept the deal because “it will only get worse.”
Former Presidents Bush and Obama condemn Trump’s dismantling of 63-year-old USAID in emotional farewell videoconference with Bono.
Trump expands Cuba sanctions to target foreign companies doing business with Cuban military in major escalation of embargo.
Canada rescinds digital services tax after Trump ends trade talks, abandoning $2 billion in revenue from Amazon, Google and Meta to resume negotiations by July 21st.
Trump threatens tariffs up to 50% on most countries after July 9th following his failure to deliver promised 90 trade deals in 90 days, saying administration will tell nations they must pay to “shop in the United States.”
Trump threatens to suspend billions in military aid to Israel unless Netanyahu’s corruption trial is canceled, calling bribery and fraud charges a “witch hunt” interfering with negotiations.
International nuclear watchdog chief says Iran strikes caused “severe” damage but country retains capability to restart nuclear program, contradicting Trump’s claims of total obliteration.
Intercepted Iranian communications downplay damage from Trump’s nuclear strikes despite president’s repeated claims that attacks completely obliterated the country’s weapons program.
G7 issues nonbinding statement to exclude US corporations from global minimum tax after Trump threatens “revenge tax” of up to 20 percent on countries with unfair policies.
Trump administration ends deportation protection for 521,000 Haitians days after declaring Haiti unsafe for Americans amid gang violence.
Senate defeats Tim Kaine’s war-powers resolution 53-47, with Rand Paul siding with Democrats, leaving Trump free to strike Iran again without new congressional authorization.
Rwanda and DR Congo sign U.S.-brokered Washington peace deal pledging armed-group disarmament, amid reports Kinshasa offered mineral access for American support.
Trump terminates U.S. trade talks with Canada and threatens tariffs within seven days after Ottawa imposes retroactive digital services tax on American tech giants.
Trump threatens renewed strikes if evidence shows Iran has resumed uranium enrichment, pressing Tehran to grant inspectors access.
Iran’s leader Ayatollah Khamenei resurfaces days after a ceasefire, warning the U.S. of retaliation and downplaying joint U.S. and Israeli strikes that heavily damaged Iran’s nuclear sites.
Trump administration secretly offered Iran up to $30 billion for nuclear energy program in White House meeting one day before launching military strikes on nuclear sites.
DHS Sec. Noem claims Guatemala and Honduras will grant refugee status to asylum-seekers, but Guatemala clarifies it will only serve as temporary transit back to origin countries.
Eric Trump pursues licensing deal to brand Tel Aviv’s tallest hotel Trump Tower days after U.S. airstrikes backing Israel against Iran, drawing Emoluments Clause scrutiny over profiting during active conflict.
Kari Lake tells House panel slashing 600 VOA jobs and folding outlet into State Dept will push Trump’s “America First” message,
Gabbard and CIA Director Ratcliffe claim “new intelligence” shows Iran nuclear facilities destroyed after initial assessment found strikes only delayed program by months.
Trump administration limits classified information sharing with Congress days after Iran strikes as first delayed briefing finally scheduled for Thursday.
RFK Jr. halts U.S. funding to global vaccine alliance Gavi, claiming group “ignores the science” on vaccine safety.
Trump threatens to double Spain’s trade costs after country refuses to meet NATO’s new 5% defense spending target.
Trump demands Israel cancel Netanyahu’s corruption trial, calling it a “witch hunt” against his longtime ally.
Trump announces Iran talks for next week but claims bombing damage makes nuclear agreement unnecessary.
Iran’s moderate leaders pursue Trump negotiations while Khamenei remains hidden after US air strikes.
Federal appeals court orders Trump administration to return Jordin Melgar-Salmeron, Salvadoran man deported minutes after court blocked his removal.
Trump administration cancels classified congressional briefing on Iran strikes as Democrats suspect White House hiding assessment that bombs only set back nuclear program by months.
House Democrats overwhelmingly join Republicans to kill impeachment resolution against Trump over unauthorized Iran strikes as leadership rejects impeachment efforts.
Trump administration begins rehiring National Security Council staff weeks after cutting council to few dozen amid foreign policy crises.
Trump administration plans to award $30 million to Israeli-backed Gaza aid group that UN and major humanitarian groups say violates neutrality principles.
Trump agrees to meet Zelenskyy at NATO summit after Ukrainian president questioned whether to attend without guarantee of facetime.
Trump says US commitment to NATO’s mutual defense guarantee “depends on your definition” while heading to alliance summit.
NATO Secretary General Rutte sends Trump flattering message praising Iran strikes as “extraordinary,” which Trump then posts publicly.
Trump posts video with “Bomb Iran” song threatening to “put the Ayatollah in a box” and showing video of aerial bombings while ceasefire remains in effect.
Trump-brokered Israel-Iran ceasefire appears intact after both sides exchanged strikes Tuesday morning.
Defense Intelligence Agency assessment says Iran nuclear strikes only set back program a few months, which White House denies as “flat-out wrong.”
Pakistan condemns Trump’s Iran bombing one day after nominating him for Nobel Peace Prize as “genuine peacemaker,” creating diplomatic embarrassment over timing.
Trump spreads disinformation claiming Iran nuclear facility “obliterated” based on anonymous social media post, contradicting his own military officials and sparking wave of fake bombing videos.
Iran launches missile attack on U.S. base in Qatar after giving advance notice to Trump administration, with no casualties reported in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Netanyahu agrees to Trump-proposed Israel-Iran ceasefire while warning against violations as Iranian missiles continued striking Israeli territory hours after the announcement.
Vance admits uncertainty about Iran’s uranium stockpile status after weekend strikes, contradicting Trump’s claims that nuclear sites were “completely obliterated.”
State Department doubles evacuation flights and orders embassy staff departures across Middle East one day after Trump’s Iran strikes, revealing inadequate advance planning for retaliation.