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President Donald Trump has formally nominated acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department on a permanent basis. Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer, faces a contentious Senate confirmation amid bipartisan backlash over his actions, including a scrapped $1.8 billion compensation fund.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported no tangible progress in negotiations with the United States, tying any deal to an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, while President Donald Trump described the talks as going well. An Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport killed one person, and Israeli operations continued in Lebanon amid competing demands over a ceasefire.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah halting fire and withdrawing from southern Lebanon, with pilot security zones to be established. Residents in Beirut express cautious skepticism, while Hezbollah condemns the US-brokered framework.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is 'very interested' in additional Boeing plane purchases ahead of President Xi Jinping's September visit to Washington. The comments come amid ongoing US-China trade negotiations and China's broader push for aviation self-sufficiency.
Senate Republicans have removed a $1bn proposal for security upgrades tied to President Trump's new White House ballroom from an immigration spending bill, after Democrats vowed to oppose it. The move clears the way for the bill's advancement, though the project's funding remains unresolved.
President Trump suggested in a podcast interview that Vice-President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio would be a formidable Republican ticket in 2028. The remarks come as both men, seen as likely rivals for the nomination, have taken turns defending the administration at White House press briefings.
The Trump administration has scrapped its nearly $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund, established two weeks ago to compensate alleged victims of political targeting, following intense backlash from Republican lawmakers and legal setbacks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the fund's end, while a separate provision shielding Trump and his family from tax audits remains in place.
Lawmakers are seeking answers after a ProPublica investigation revealed that White House adviser Peter Navarro intervened to secure a $620 million Pentagon loan for Vulcan Elements, a startup in which Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm holds a stake. The administration says the loan supports critical mineral supply chains, while Democrats allege corruption and influence peddling.
The Trump administration has proposed tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from 60 countries, including Australia, India, the UK and the EU, over alleged failures to tackle forced labour. The move follows a Section 301 investigation and has drawn sharp responses from trading partners, while analysts see it as a way to bypass recent Supreme Court limits on tariff powers.
Colombian presidential frontrunner Abelardo De La Espriella has pledged to strengthen ties with the United States after receiving an endorsement from President Trump. De La Espriella won the first round of the election with over 43% of the vote and will face leftist Ivan Cepeda in the June runoff.
CBS News has terminated longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley after a clash with new management. Pelley accused editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show, while the network cited his conduct in a staff meeting. The firing is part of a broader shakeup that has raised concerns about editorial independence.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner, disrupted by a shooting in April, has been rescheduled for July 24. President Trump has confirmed he will attend and speak, despite his history of criticizing the media. The event will feature enhanced security measures.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a voluntary framework for AI developers to share advanced models with the U.S. government before public release. The 30-day preview window is a compromise between an initial 90-day draft and tech companies' push for 14 days, and the order also creates an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse. The move reverses the Biden administration's 2023 AI oversight order, while the European Union continues its own binding regulations.
The emerging US-Iran peace deal has triggered a crisis in the Trump-Netanyahu alliance, with the Israeli prime minister caught off guard and facing domestic political pressure. Sources report that Trump told Netanyahu it's time to end the war, while Netanyahu expressed concerns about Iran's nuclear program. The deal has drawn criticism from Israeli politicians and commentators, underscoring the delicate balance of power in the region.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that findings from Section 301 investigations into over 70 countries, including South Korea, China, and Japan, will be released in the coming weeks. Greer also defended the administration's tariff policy in recent statements and articles, drawing criticism and debate over the implications for global trade.
Reports of a heated phone call between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's planned strike on Beirut have been disputed by an Israeli source, who said the disagreement centered on public messaging rather than personal insults. The call came amid heightened tensions as Iran threatened to suspend peace talks with the US, and Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a voluntary framework for the federal government to review powerful new AI models before their public release, aiming to bolster national security and cybersecurity. The move has drawn mixed reactions, with some conservative supporters pushing for stricter oversight and tech industry figures favoring a lighter touch.
The Trump administration has proposed a 25% tariff on many imports from Brazil, citing unfair practices in digital trade, deforestation, and more. Brazilian President Lula da Silva has rejected the move, blaming political motivations, while trade officials say the tariffs would replace earlier duties struck down by the Supreme Court.
The US has signaled willingness to deploy nuclear-capable aircraft in additional European NATO states, according to a Financial Times report. Talks are ongoing, but no agreement is imminent. Poland and Baltic states have expressed interest, amid concerns over US security guarantees.
The Trump administration has said it will abide by a federal court ruling that indefinitely blocks the $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund, despite disagreeing with the decision. The fund, part of a settlement with President Trump over his tax return leak, faced bipartisan backlash. A judge gave parties a week to negotiate a sworn declaration that the fund will not be revived.