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Trump threatened Chicago with military intervention via social media, saying the city would "find out why it's called the Department of WAR." He later walked back the threat at the U.S. Open, saying he wanted to "clean up" cities instead, drawing criticism from Democrats and Illinois Governor Pritzker.
The White House is exploring legal strategies to maintain Trump's tariffs if the Supreme Court strikes them down. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denied that tariffs constitute a tax on Americans and predicted economic acceleration.
Trump stated he is ready to move to a second phase of sanctions against Russia. Treasury Secretary Bessent called for a U.S.-EU partnership to "collapse" the Russian economy.
Republican Senator Rand Paul condemned Vice President JD Vance's defense of a U.S. airstrike on a Venezuelan boat allegedly containing drug traffickers, calling Vance's comments "despicable" and "thoughtless."
Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington, D.C. for a "Free DC" demonstration during the fourth week of federal control of the city, signaling ongoing tensions over governance.
South Korea negotiated the release of approximately 300 detained workers at a Hyundai plant following a U.S. immigration raid in which workers were seen in handcuffs and chains. Seoul announced it would send a charter plane to retrieve them.
Mexican festivals in Chicago and surrounding areas tied to Mexican Independence Day were canceled amid concerns over Trump's announced plans to deploy federal troops to the city.
A CBS News poll found Americans divided over Trump's proposed deployment of the National Guard to cities, with opinions split on its impact on crime prevention versus civil rights concerns.
Postal traffic into the U.S. dropped 80 percent following the end of tariff exemptions for international parcels, creating economic concerns among small business owners.
Trump was met with mostly boos when he attended the U.S. Open men's final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, though some attendees cheered. His presence delayed the start of the match due to extended security screening.