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President Trump dismissed claims that Russia provided Iran with satellite imagery to target U.S. forces, calling any assistance 'very unimpactful.' Reports from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Reuters allege Russian and Chinese support for Iran, though China denied supplying missiles to Tehran. U.S. officials acknowledged broader Russian and Chinese assistance to Iran but stated it has not enhanced Iran's ability to attack Americans.

25 Democratic-led states sued President Donald Trump’s administration to block new tariffs on goods from 60 countries, including China and the European Union. The lawsuit argues the tariffs, imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, are illegal and part of an ongoing tariff scheme after prior penalties were invalidated by courts.

U.S. President Trump threatened further military action against Iran, citing ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait responded to Iranian drone attacks, while a tanker was struck in the strait. Israel launched strikes in Gaza following Hamas' agreement to disarm.

The US administration has adopted a warmer tone toward Ukraine as it demonstrates value as an ally in the Middle East. The relationship between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy is described as lacking the rapport seen in historical US political alliances.

President Donald Trump and his administration have criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) and sought to undermine global human rights mechanisms, amid accusations of abuses like killing Iranian schoolchildren and deporting asylum-seekers. Officials and legal experts suggest the administration's actions aim to evade accountability, while U.S. government representatives defend their stance as aligning with the 'America First' agenda.

Chef Creole owner Wilkinson Sejour reports losing four Haitian TPS workers, leading to increased labor costs and plans to raise menu prices. He criticizes U.S. policies for contradicting safety warnings about Haiti while deporting workers.

The US administration has imposed a 12.5% import tax on Israeli goods, citing insufficient regulations or weak enforcement of bans on goods made by forced labor. The move is described as targeting countries with such practices.

President Trump paused strikes against Iran due to concerns over dwindling interceptor stockpiles, as the administration faces internal divisions over the prolonged conflict. Iran has agreed to halt strikes if the US does the same, while advisers consider rising gas prices and voter disapproval ahead of midterms.

ICC member states voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan following sexual misconduct allegations. Khan faced accusations from an ICC employee, a Malaysian lawyer, who described coercive behavior. He denied the claims, calling the removal vote 'unlawful' and 'unfair,' while the U.S. has previously sanctioned him over ICC investigations into Israeli officials.

The Trump administration signed a deal to develop Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear program using U.S. technology, drawing criticism over potential uranium enrichment risks. President Trump later added a condition requiring Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords, a move seen as reactive to pushback. Critics argue the initial agreement lacked sufficient U.S. demands.

The US has imposed new duties on 60 countries, citing a forced labor probe. These measures follow the Supreme Court's decision to strike down previous blanket levies.

President Trump's threats to bomb Iranian infrastructure highlight the limitations of air power in achieving strategic goals. Despite escalating attacks, Iran has not relented on the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. airstrikes have failed to fully neutralize Iran's drone and missile capabilities, with U.S. military officials acknowledging the stalemate and limits of air campaigns.

President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on some Canadian goods effective August 19, using Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The tariffs target exports like wine, honey, textiles, and furniture, and exclude exemptions under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The move escalates tensions with Canada, which has retaliated against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs.

President Donald Trump's administration finalized rules limiting the stay duration for foreign students to four years and journalists to 240 days, with Chinese journalists restricted to 90-day stays. The policy aims to tighten legal immigration in the United States.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired a missile at a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging it and declaring the strait closed until further notice. The attack defied a U.S. ultimatum demanding Iran guarantee safe passage, occurring after failed negotiations in Muscat involving Oman and Qatar.

President Trump announced that Walmart will lower prices on products including beef following his administration's request. The price drops aim to address ongoing inflation and cost of living concerns.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, clashed over U.S. proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian products, with both framing their responses as critical to the October presidential election. Flávio Bolsonaro argued the tariffs would strengthen Lula’s position, while Lula accused the Bolsonaro family of undermining Brazil’s sovereignty with U.S.-aligned policies.

The US administration has warned Sudan's Muslim Brotherhood movement and its fighters, alleging they receive training and support from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and indicated potential further sanctions.

Israel's 'kill first' strategy is now directed at Turkey, raising questions about regional responses. The US administration has signed two contradictory deals to end its war on Iran, while Israel has regained influence in Lebanon with the Lebanese government's cooperation, ceding sovereignty and legal redress for Israel's war crimes. A recent agreement allows Israeli forces indefinite occupation of southern Lebanon.

Trump's son is set to receive a financial windfall from Kalshi, a prediction platform that granted him a stake. The company's valuation has increased as the US administration has taken a light-touch approach to the sector.

Three International Criminal Court judges from Canada, Uganda, and Benin sued U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration over sanctions imposed on them in 2020, claiming the measures were unlawful and intended to coerce them. The lawsuit, filed in a Manhattan federal court, alleges the sanctions aimed to exert extrajudicial pressure.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for insulting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, supporting her after Trump mocked Meloni for supposedly begging for a photograph at a G7 meeting and accused her of exploiting their relationship. Le Pen acknowledged a cooldown in Trump and Meloni's relationship but denied a definitive break, while noting some within her party admire Trump despite his foreign policy actions, particularly on Iran, which have strained ties with the European far right.

Five people were arrested and five federal citations issued after Trump claimed the Washington reflecting pool was vandalized. Trump stated repair work would begin immediately on the pool.

Taiwan's top U.S. diplomat emphasizes the need for American weapons to bolster self-defense amid rising threats from China. A $14 billion arms sale remains stalled after President Trump discussed it with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, while Taiwan stresses it must strengthen its own defenses without relying on U.S. intervention.

Two Ecuadorean fishing boats sank in March, with survivors alleging drone involvement, while Washington denied any role. U.S. Congress members demanded a full accounting of this incident and a separate January sinking of another Ecuadorean fishing vessel.

The G7 leaders and top AI executives meet in Evian amid a global reaction to the U.S. administration's forced deactivation of Anthropic's advanced AI models. French leaders and presidential candidates emphasize the need for European tech independence in response.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that U.S. restrictions on Anthropic’s newest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, highlight risks of overreliance on American providers. The Trump administration directed Anthropic to limit access to these models to prevent use by foreign nationals, prompting Carney to advocate for diversification in AI development and trade.

The U.S. administration deported approximately 20 migrants from Afghanistan and Iran to the Central African Republic. A U.S. official confirmed the action to CBS News, specifying the migrants were sent on Friday.

Jacob Reses, Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, is leaving the US administration. He is considered the closest Jewish official in the VP's orbit, and Witkoff has stated that 'We haven’t seen the last of him.'

President Trump advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran's missile attack, urging restraint to allow time for U.S. diplomatic efforts. Netanyahu reportedly pushed back but agreed to delay an Israeli response, with Trump stating negotiations with Iran are nearing a critical stage.

Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs in retaliation for a Hezbollah missile attack on northern Israel, targeting a Hezbollah command center in Dahieh. Iran warned of retaliation, threatening to escalate tensions, while the U.S. was notified of the strike. Hezbollah rejected a recent ceasefire, keeping the agreement 'on paper.'

President Trump faces warnings from allies and critics that his handling of the Iran conflict risks a stalemate, as a tentative ceasefire extension faces challenges due to Trump's demands and recent strikes. The situation raises concerns about global energy prices and the potential collapse of negotiations, with internal and external pressures on Trump.

President Donald Trump confirmed a heated phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he called him 'f***ing crazy,' over disagreements regarding Israel's military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The dispute centers on Israel's escalation against Hezbollah and U.S. efforts to broker a ceasefire, complicated by Hezbollah's continued attacks and Iranian warnings that Israeli actions could hinder U.S.-Iran negotiations.

A U.S. federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the venue for renovations. The decision is a legal setback for Trump's efforts to leave his personal mark on Washington, D.C.

A Kenyan court suspended a U.S. plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to the virus in northeastern Congo. The decision followed challenges from local organizations and medical workers over public health risks and insufficient infrastructure, as the outbreak spreads in Congo and Uganda.

A bipartisan group of former federal judges has petitioned a federal court to reopen President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, alleging the administration bypassed judicial oversight by negotiating a settlement and establishing a $1.776 billion fund for individuals claiming government wrongdoing.

President Donald Trump meets with his Cabinet to discuss a potential deal to end the war with Iran, despite concerns from some supporters that the agreement could embolden Tehran. The proposed deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions relief for Iran in exchange for concessions on nuclear capabilities, but faces criticism for resembling the Obama-era nuclear agreement and leaving key issues unresolved.

President Donald Trump will hold a rare Cabinet meeting at Camp David as negotiations with Iran reach a critical phase. The meeting includes all Cabinet members, including outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, amid tensions over a potential deal and U.S. military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

The Wall Street Journal editorial board criticized the Trump administration's reported Iran peace deal, warning it could lead to a strategic setback for the U.S. The board expressed concerns about potential economic bailouts and the implications of a ceasefire.

President Trump and U.S. officials are downplaying expectations of an imminent U.S.-Iran peace deal, while Iranian officials indicate ongoing disagreements over key issues. The article highlights lingering war threats despite potential progress toward a resolution.