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President Donald Trump spent more than three hours at Walter Reed for preventive medical and dental exams. The White House touts him as in excellent health, but the episode highlights ongoing questions about how much health information is disclosed to the public and concerns about aging and cognitive fitness in presidents.
Donald Trump spent Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a routine six-month medical and dental assessment, his third visit since returning to office. The White House says the checkup went perfectly, but questions about his aging and overall health continue as he remains in the public eye.
Trump, who turns 80 next month, will undergo his routine annual physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after a year of public attention to his health, including a neck rash and other concerns. Officials say prior tests, including an MRI, indicated “exceptional physical health” with a cardiac age about 14 years younger than his chronological age, and he remains active with a busy golf schedule; aides have attributed leg swelling to a common vein condition and a bruised hand to frequent handshakes.
Axios argues that Trump has used the presidency to shield past tax matters while profiting from government decisions—via a booming crypto venture, thousands of stock trades, and a growing Trump Organization footprint abroad—pushing his net worth higher (about $6.1B) and setting a controversial new precedent for presidential wealth.
President Donald Trump says he may release his tax returns after an IRS deal, though no date is set, as he returns from Coast Guard Academy remarks and the situation remains fluid.
Weeks before the Barack Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago, Obama says he wants the library to contextualize his presidency as part of a longer, nationwide journey toward equality, noting that while he’ll be remembered as the first African American president, his tenure is “an episode” in a much larger arc. He also discusses Trump’s ongoing influence, worries about authoritarianism, his post‑White House political activity, and the challenge of speaking plainly to regular people while balancing public duties with family time.
Iraq’s parliament elected Nizar Amidi, a Kurdish official from one of the country’s two main Kurdish parties, as president five months after a fragmented election failed to produce a decisive majority, as the country faces security challenges and fallout from ongoing conflict.
Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing has been nominated for the presidency by parliament after elections boycotted by opposition, signaling his likely elevation and a civilian-appearing regime that preserves military influence. He would need to relinquish direct command of the armed forces, a contentious step that risks internal blowback, while the junta continues its crackdown and civil conflict persists.
President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on California Gov. Gavin Newsom by saying Newsom’s dyslexia would disqualify him from the presidency, a claim Newsom has publicly addressed by describing dyslexia as a 'superpower' and noting his childhood academic struggles; the feud underscores a continuing confrontation between the two politicians.
Gavin Newsom mocked Donald Trump after a televised slip in which Trump attacked Newsom’s dyslexia; Newsom responded on social media by claiming Trump’s executive orders were overturned and that Trump’s aides were fired, illustrating a sharp personal feud as both lean into their political narratives.
Kazakhstan is holding a referendum to approve a new constitution that would widen the powers of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, signaling a major shift in the country’s political system.
POLITICO’s Playbook surveys a string of abrupt policy reversals by President Trump across immigration, finance, and foreign policy, arguing the chaotic U-turns have undercut White House steadiness and unsettled Republicans even as some economic data glimmers; with 2028 on the horizon, analysts warn public opinion is hardening on cost of living and immigration, complicating the GOP’s path forward.
Moderate Socialist António José Seguro won Portugal’s presidential runoff in a landslide with about 64% of the vote (exit polls), defeating far-right challenger André Ventura as turnout remained steady despite recent storms and a few municipal voting delays. The presidency is largely ceremonial but can veto legislation and dissolve parliament; Ventura’s stronger-than-expected showing signals the growing influence of the far right, while Seguro positions himself as a modern, cooperative left figure who could work with the centre-right government ahead of the transition.
Center-left António José Seguro won Portugal’s presidential runoff with about 67% of the vote, defeating far-right André Ventura (33%) as storms and floods battered the country; turnout was around 50%. Seguro’s win followed conservative backing to deny Ventura the presidency, a setback for Chega even as Ventura remains a rising force in the Portuguese right.
The New York Times editorial argues that President Trump used the presidency to personally profit, tallying at least $1.4 billion across licensing fees, settlements, cryptocurrency ventures, and a Melania Trump documentary, calling the figure a minimum and warning that wealth-seeking within office erodes democratic legitimacy and public trust.