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President Trump held a military parade in Washington on his 79th birthday featuring thousands of soldiers, tanks, and helicopters marching through the National Mall. The event occurred amid widespread nationwide protests and was described by observers as underwhelming compared to Trump's long-held ambitions for the spectacle.
Millions of Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests across approximately 2,000 sites nationwide on June 14, demonstrating against Trump administration policies. Police in Los Angeles used teargas, foam rubber bullets, and batons to disperse crowds gathered near federal buildings.
Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota were targeted in what Governor Tim Walz described as a 'politically motivated assassination,' with one lawmaker killed and another wounded. Police searched for suspect Vance Luther Boelter in connection with the attacks.
Israel and Iran escalated their military conflict on the third day of exchanges, with Israel striking Iranian energy and defense facilities while Trump called for an end to the conflict and warned Tehran against striking U.S. targets in the region. Residents in Tehran reported chaos as they attempted to flee or seek shelter.
European leaders at the G7 summit in Canada planned to press Trump on his Israel-Iran strategy and seek clarification on his confidence regarding a ceasefire between the two nations. The meeting comes as the Middle East conflict escalates.
President Putin told Trump in a phone call that Moscow is ready to resume peace talks with Ukraine after current prisoner swaps conclude. The call came on day 1,208 of the Ukraine war.
U.S. academics are fleeing overseas to pursue careers amid Trump administration attacks on education and research, with concerns growing about an American brain drain. Scholars cited inability to invest in careers domestically as a key reason for leaving.
Trump ally Ric Grenell, interim director of the Kennedy Center, stated he would consider running for California governor if Vice President Kamala Harris opts into the race. The comment reflects growing political jockeying ahead of potential gubernatorial elections.
White House staff members profited from companies and groups prior to joining the Trump administration, according to new financial disclosure statements reviewed by the New York Times. The filings reveal a constellation of payments to presidential supporters before their appointment to government positions.
Administration officials secured a deal giving Trump extraordinary control over U.S. Steel through a 'golden share' arrangement with Nippon Steel, which could serve as a model for future deals. The arrangement provides the president unusual influence over private company operations.