Barack and Michelle Obama opened the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s Jackson Park, a 19.3-acre campus combining museum features with community spaces. The ceremony drew former presidents, foreign leaders and major musical performers.
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Trump signs Iran framework as nuclear questions remain
Trump’s 14-point memorandum with Iran extends a ceasefire and promises sanctions relief, but leaves nuclear limits, uranium stockpiles and enforcement details for 60 days of talks. The framework also includes immediate oil waivers, a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan and provisions on the Strait of Hormuz.
Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago’s Jackson Park
The Obama Presidential Center was dedicated Thursday in Chicago’s Jackson Park with performances, dignitaries and a public watch party. The campus opens its museum to the public Friday and includes exhibits on American history, the Obamas’ lives and the 2008 campaign.
Trump Iran deal draws Republican backlash
President Donald Trump’s interim agreement with Iran has drawn criticism from several Republicans over a planned $300bn reconstruction fund and concerns about Tehran’s nuclear programme. The 14-point memorandum commits both sides to end military operations and gives them 60 days to negotiate a final deal.
Israel strikes Lebanon after Trump urges restraint
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon continued after President Donald Trump urged Benjamin Netanyahu to be more restrained. The attacks have added pressure to an undisclosed US-Iran agreement that mediator Pakistan says includes Lebanon.
Appeals court refuses to pause Kennedy Center name removal
A federal appeals court declined to pause a judge’s order requiring Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the Kennedy Center facade. Officials said storms delayed the work past the Friday deadline but that removal was ongoing and expected to finish early Saturday.
Judge lets White House UFC event proceed
A federal judge declined to block a UFC event planned for the White House South Lawn on President Donald Trump’s birthday. The lawsuit challenged the event as an improper private business opportunity and objected to a large temporary structure built on White House grounds.
Judge strikes down Trump H-1B visa fee
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas is an unlawful tax that Congress never authorized. The decision came in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general.





