Trump urges Senate to pass Protect College Sports Act
Donald Trump is publicly urging the Senate to pass the Protect College Sports Act, saying it will protect women’s and Olympic sports. Here’s what’s at stake.
Trump turns toddler stumble in Vegas into Biden stage joke
Trump stopped a toddler from wandering off a Las Vegas stage and quipped about Biden falling, Fox News reports. Here is what happened and why it matters now.
Trump, Iran trade claims over Hormuz talks after ship attack
Trump and Iran are giving sharply different accounts of Strait of Hormuz talks as a cargo ship comes under attack, raising fresh stakes in the key oil route.
Trump’s latest tariffs challenged by 25 Democrat-led states
President Trump’s latest tariffs face a new challenge from 25 Democrat-led states, Fox Business reports, setting up a fresh fight over trade policy and executive power.
U.S. strikes in Iran resume after short lull in fighting
The Iran war has flared again as U.S. forces resume strikes after a brief pause, USA Today reports. Here is what is known so far and what to watch next.
Trump convenes Camp David cabinet talks as Iran war drags on
Donald Trump is summoning his cabinet to Camp David as the Iran war drags on and gasoline prices rise before key midterm elections, shaping the stakes for US politics.
Trump’s Iran war impatience and France’s raging fires
NBC News reports Trump is frustrated with the Iran war’s unclear endgame while France fights a major wildfire, highlighting intertwined security and climate pressures.
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy seek leverage after new Trump talks
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy met with Donald Trump as reported by PBS, each seeking new leverage in Washington. Here is what is at stake and what to watch next.
Trump presses Senate to skip August recess for voting bill
Donald Trump is pressing Senate leaders to cancel their August recess until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill. Here is what is at stake now.
Scott Jennings sharply critiques Trump’s WHCD remarks
CNN commentator Scott Jennings has delivered a blunt reaction to Donald Trump’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech, critiquing its tone while singling out one favorite moment. Here’s what his response signals in the 2026 political TV
Federal judge blasts Trump IRS lawsuit as self-serving
A New York judge has denounced Donald Trump’s I.R.S. lawsuit as an improper act of self-dealing and urged discipline for his lawyers, raising the stakes in the case.
Trump Shifts Back To Old Air Force One After Security Fears
Trump switched from a Qatar-gifted Air Force One to the previous jet on a Turkey, U.K. trip, Forbes reports, amid security concerns that now face scrutiny.
Judge orders Trump to release $5 million to E. Jean Carroll
A judge has ordered Donald Trump to release the $5 million judgment to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found he sexually abused and defamed her, raising the legal and political stakes.
Judge clears path for E. Jean Carroll to collect $5 million from Trump
A judge has ordered the release of more than $5 million awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll in a 2023 civil sex abuse and defamation case against Donald Trump. Here is what that means and what comes next.
Trump mocked at home after US hammered by Belgium at World Cup
Donald Trump is being ridiculed in the US after his push to overturn Folarin Balogun’s ban was followed by a 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium. Here is why it matters.
Trump’s Georgia move fuels new fight over election trust
Trump’s Georgia focus, reported by The New York Times, mixes F.B.I. deployments with renewed 2020 fraud claims. Critics warn it erodes faith in elections.
Trump set to speak at Mount Rushmore as symbolism looms large
Donald Trump’s planned Mount Rushmore speech highlights his long fixation with presidential legacy and the limits of how far his allies can reshape it. See what is at stake.
Trump reports $1.4B in crypto gains in new disclosure
NBC News says Donald Trump’s new disclosure reports $1.4B in crypto earnings plus $80M from media lawsuit settlements. Here is what is known so far and why it matters.
US Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship and trans athlete cases
The US Supreme Court is set to rule on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes in cases tied to Donald Trump’s priorities, with big legal stakes.
Trump uses America 250 kickoff to fuel campaign-style energy
Trump opens the America 250 festivities with a campaign-style rally, AP News reports, framing a national anniversary as a fresh pitch for himself.
Kennedy Center tarp hides signage without Trump name, CNN reports
CNN reports new images from the Kennedy Center show signage without Donald Trump’s name, backing a sworn filing and raising legal and political stakes.
Two more suspects held in alleged plot targeting Trump UFC event
NPR says two more suspects have been arrested over an alleged plot targeting Donald Trump at a UFC event. Here is what is known so far and what to watch next.
Dow futures slip as Trump threat over Hormuz jars US‑Iran talks
Dow futures fell after Trump threatened Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz during the first day of US‑Iran talks, Fortune reports. Here is what is at stake.