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Trump’s Iran push keeps returning to the nuclear deal he abandoned
As a war-ending agreement remains out of reach, the 2015 JCPOA is again the benchmark for judging Trump’s promise of a stronger deal with Tehran
Trump turns to Bill Pulte for intelligence shake-up, triggering qualification fight
The president says Pulte will serve only temporarily while starting cuts at the intelligence director’s office, but lawmakers from both parties are questioning his lack of national security experience
Trump Floats Government Stakes in A.I. Giants
The idea would mark a shift from conventional regulation toward a more direct government role in major artificial intelligence companies
Lawsuit seeks to block UFC Freedom 250 at White House
Two Virginia residents are asking a federal court for an emergency injunction, arguing the South Lawn event bypassed permitting and environmental rules
Trump names Bill Pulte acting intelligence chief after Gabbard resignation
The housing finance regulator will keep his FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac roles while taking over an intelligence post created after 9/11 to coordinate U.S. spy agencies
Iranian officer says renewed war with U.S. seems ‘inevitable
The warning came as Tehran weighed a U.S. draft proposal, Washington described talks as ongoing and Israel-Hezbollah fighting continued despite claims of a pause
Canada formally tells U.S. and Mexico it wants CUSMA renewed
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc gave notice ahead of a July 1 review, as Ottawa seeks tariff relief and Washington signals it wants changes to the pact
Proposal Would Let Trump Administration Block Grants Over Agenda Conflicts
The reported plan would allow federal grants to be withheld if they do not align with President Trump’s priorities or are deemed to support “anti-American” values
Trump administration proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods
The U.S. Trade Representative said a Section 301 investigation found Brazilian practices burden U.S. commerce, with a hearing set for July 6
DOJ Pauses Trump ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund as Six States Vote
The department says it will follow a federal judge’s order blocking work on the disputed fund for now, while primaries in California and Iowa draw attention for their fall implications