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Facing lukewarm support and looming questions about turnout, the Republican National Committee began a free-ticket lottery for Donald Trump’s Dallas midterm convention, offering VIP and front-row options to entice attendees as several GOP figures skip the event; the tactic also ties to Texas Senate hopeful Ken Paxton’s race and the broader effort to shore up Trump’s standing.
Voters in Guinea-Bissau backed a new constitution drafted by the ruling military authorities that significantly expands the presidency's powers—letting the president appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, and dissolve parliament in a grave crisis—while shrinking parliament from 102 to 65 seats and cutting constituencies. The changes retain a five-year presidential term with a two-term limit but add a residency requirement for presidential candidates. The referendum, held amid a boycott by the main opposition, is part of a transition to civilian rule ahead of December elections, though critics warn it concentrates power and undermines democracy.
Colombia's president said a key dissident leader has been killed and, with Bogota's mayor, announced a broad security plan to bolster the capital with more police, enhanced intelligence, technology, and urban capabilities.
Cameroon’s 93-year-old President Paul Biya returned from a months-long absence abroad, sparking questions about his health as he resumes his duties.
Trump aide Natalie Harp—long described as the president’s “human printer” who drafts Truth Social posts—has a new nickname, described by Maggie Haberman, after reports she was among a small group that secretly accompanied Trump on a decoy Air Force One transfer in Turkey en route to RAF Mildenhall, highlighting her close, multi-faceted role alongside Walt Nauta and Dan Scavino.
Hungary’s newly installed president is seen as a potential check on the Orbán-era dominance, signaling a possible shift in post-Orbán politics and EU relations, though real change will depend on constitutional constraints and party dynamics.
Hungary’s parliament elected 73-year-old former Supreme Court head András Baka as a largely ceremonial president, tasked with overseeing a new constitution and acting as a check on PM Péter Magyar’s post‑Orbán reforms. Baka—who says he is not a political man—vowed broad debate on the constitution. The vote followed rapid post‑Orbán changes, and Fidesz MPs walked out in protest when their preferred candidate was ousted; Baka’s presidency is intended to be a transitional role, potentially lasting up to five years while the constitution is drafted.
Prime Minister Péter Magyar says he will invite Judit Polgár to serve as Hungary's interim president until the new constitution takes effect; Parliament must elect a new head of state within 30 days after President Sulyok's term ends, with Polgár backed by 16 prominent figures for her apolitical, internationally renowned profile.
Hungary’s president Tamás Sulyok signed a constitutional amendment passed by the ruling Tisza party, ending his term immediately. The law, part of PM Péter Magyar’s drive to curb Orbán-era power, will have Parliament elect a new president with interim duties assigned to Ágnes Forsthoffer, and imposes a 12-year term limit for lawmakers plus a 70-year retirement age for constitutional court judges (forcing the current president Péter Polt to retire). Sulyok warned the reform harms the rule of law and marks a watershed in Hungary’s constitutional democracy, while Orbán criticized the changes as tyranny and Fidesz faced resignations and slipping support.
Iran warned Britain not to escalate the crisis by deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, saying the presence of British (and French) vessels will be met with a decisive, immediate response as HMS Dragon is deployed to the Middle East amid ongoing US–Iran tensions and peace-talk efforts.
A leaked European intelligence report claims Vladimir Putin has intensified personal security to the point of spending weeks at an underground bunker in Krasnodar to avoid assassination, with guards, staff, and even phones screened and limited internet access; the report links the precautions to the killing of a top Russian general and a rising drone threat from Ukraine, while ISW notes increased air defenses around Putin’s residences and Moscow internet shutdowns, though it does not corroborate fears of a coup.
South Korean boy band BTS was greeted by the President of Mexico ahead of their sold-out shows in the country, underscoring the group’s global popularity and cultural impact.
President Donald Trump attacked Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia, claiming leaders with learning disabilities should not be president, and Newsom countered with insults while sharing his own dyslexia. The National Center for Learning Disabilities condemned the remarks, underscoring that dyslexia does not reflect intelligence or leadership ability. The dispute involves a potential Democratic contender and highlights ongoing debates about disability and political rhetoric, with Trump repeatedly calling Newsom “Newscum.”
The Trump Organization filed applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to reserve the use of the president’s name on airports and related items, including the Palm Beach International Airport renaming, and says it would not charge royalties for that case; the filings, prompted by Florida naming discussions, are described as unprecedented for a sitting president’s private company and leave future royalties at question.
Peru’s Congress voted to remove President José Jeri, marking the country’s seventh president in about ten years and underscoring persistent political upheaval.