Coverage in Washington

Intelligence leadership

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

U.S.-Iran tensions

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

North American trade

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

Federal funding

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

Trade policy

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

Justice Department

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