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Global equities rose after Trump said he halted planned strikes on Iran and hinted at a peace deal, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow posting gains as Asia follows suit and oil prices ease ahead of a potential Strait of Hormuz reopening; markets are also eyeing SpaceX's upcoming IPO.
After Trump threatened to strike Iran 'very hard,' Gulf and South Asian leaders pressed him to back off, arguing a near-term deal was within reach. The talks focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and allowing limited asset access, with broader nuclear restrictions to follow, though Iran’s leadership remained cautious and skeptical about final terms.
Trump claimed the Pentagon wants congressional Republicans to add anti-voting provisions from the SAVE America Act to a multibillion-dollar defense bill, a move not confirmed by the DOD and likely to face Senate resistance. The SAVE America Act would impose strict voting restrictions—such as proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote and limits on mail voting—and could disenfranchise millions. Past attempts to attach the act to reconciliation bills have stalled, with lawmakers and the parliamentarian flagging that it is policy, not budgetary, in nature. Trump has repeatedly floated using the military in elections, and his latest demand comes as his broader strategy to push the act through Congress persists.
The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge’s order that blocks renaming the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump and requires removal of Trump-name references, with the board of trustees—loyal to Trump—also planning to appeal as renovations continue and the center debates its statutory programming obligations.
Trump’s bid to end the Iran war by bombing while negotiating peace backfired: two days of air strikes and oil‑shale threats gave way to a retreat toward potential talks, as Tehran shows resilience and the U.S. maintains a blockade on shipping. Analysts say air strikes alone are unlikely to extract concessions, and with domestic politics pressing ahead of midterms, the conflict’s endgame remains uncertain.
Algae appeared in the Reflecting Pool shortly after a $14 million renovation; officials say it’s residual from dormant supply lines, the algae is being removed, and measures are in place to prevent a recurrence, with President Trump having previously praised the pool’s renovated water.
Donald Trump repeatedly claimed the Iran war would end in days or weeks, but a March-to-June timeline shows a pattern of optimistic declarations, shifting stances, and threats that failed to produce a near-term peace, as incidents like Iran shooting down a U.S. helicopter and rising costs persisted, suggesting the promises were more political theater than a credible endgame.
Enormous numerals reading '86 47' were etched on the grass near the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, prompting a security response and officials calling it vandalism tied to anti-Trump sentiment; authorities are investigating the origin of the markings while White House officials condemn political violence and a correction notes a prior claim about James Comey arranging seashells.
US Park Police are investigating a large 8647 imprint in the National Mall grass, with samples collected to determine the cause; the numbers are linked to the slang 'eighty-six' and alleged threats against Trump, while prosecutors pursue charges against former FBI director James Comey over a beach-number post.
Mortgage rates slid to one-week lows after news of a potential ceasefire and Trump cancelling planned air strikes, prompting many lenders to revise rates downward late in the day; the session began uneventfully but the move left the 30-year fixed around 6.60% as bond yields and MBS prices followed the broader rate decline.
Jimmy Kimmel roasted Donald Trump’s $12,000 UFC commemorative coin, noting its “no face value” disclaimer and that it isn’t legal tender or an investment, while joking about its Julius UF-Caesar imagery and Trump’s White House lawn UFC celebration.
A lawsuit to halt the National Parks Service from using the Lincoln Memorial for Trump’s UFC event reveals that each fighter will enter the chamber via elevator from a lower level, accompanied by a child, and will be filmed walking through the chamber to the press area; plaintiffs call the arrangement corrupt and a judge’s ruling is expected soon, with White House comments pending.
Trump said he canceled planned strikes and claimed Iran's leadership approved a draft memorandum that would extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and launch 60 days of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, but Tehran insists no final decision has been made and key gaps remain, with mediators reporting progress but no binding agreement yet.
President Trump hosts a UFC event on his 80th birthday, transforming the White House South Lawn into a towering claw-shaped arena with sponsor-branded octagon and heavy media setup, a Vegas-like spectacle that has drawn mixed reactions and a Reuters/Ipsos poll showing only 16% of Americans consider it appropriate.
President Donald Trump plans to nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence, a move that would place a high-profile prosecutor in charge of the nation’s intelligence community.