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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
Rubio heads to Congress as GOP unease grows over Trump’s Iran strategy
The secretary of state is set for four budget hearings as lawmakers in both chambers weigh measures to restrict U.S. military involvement without congressional approval
Freedom Plaza gets Revolutionary War display ahead of America’s 250th
The Interior Department installed Caesar Rodney and 12 Revolutionary War soldiers at a Washington site known for protests, encampments and 2020 demonstrations
Israel-Lebanon meeting set as judge leaves Trump mail-ballot order in place
Military officials from Lebanon and Israel are due in Washington as U.S.-Iran talks continue; a D.C. judge said challenges to Trump’s voting order were premature
Trump Accounts app launches for children’s investment accounts
Parents and guardians can use the new app to manage tax-preferred accounts for children, with a $1,000 federal contribution for eligible kids starting July 4
U.S. and Iran edge toward ceasefire deal, but approval remains unresolved
Vice President JD Vance said negotiators are “very close” as Iran disputed reports of a finalized text and Trump weighs whether to sign off