Trump used the NATO summit in Ankara to renew his push for US control of Greenland, threaten Spain on trade and warn that American troops could leave Europe. European officials rejected his Greenland demand and sought to highlight new defence spending plans.
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The United States and Iran exchanged strikes around the Strait of Hormuz after Washington accused Tehran of attacking three commercial vessels. Both sides say the other violated a June memorandum meant to guide ceasefire talks and reopen the waterway.
President Trump said at the NATO summit in Ankara that he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over after new U.S. and Iranian attacks. The summit also exposed tensions over NATO defense spending, Greenland, Turkey and Ukraine.
A federal appeals court upheld an injunction blocking Florida from enforcing higher education provisions of the Stop WOKE Act. The 2-1 ruling found the restrictions on public university professors’ classroom speech violated First Amendment protections.
President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was effectively over after U.S. and Iranian strikes across the Gulf. The escalation followed attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and pushed oil prices up more than 5%.
Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14, with his office releasing few details about his condition or treatment. Republican colleagues say they have spoken with him by phone, while others say they lack clarity about his health.
The Justice Department warned election officials nationwide they could face criminal prosecution if they knowingly allow noncitizens to vote or remain on voter rolls. State officials in Arizona and Utah pushed back against the letters, which are part of a broader fight over voter roll data.
Donald Trump’s criticism of NATO allies over Iran and Greenland overshadowed the opening of a summit in Ankara focused on defense spending and Ukraine. Leaders are weighing new military commitments as Ukraine presses for stronger air defenses against Russian missiles.