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The Trump administration announced a withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany following tensions with the German chancellor over the Iran war. Republicans expressed concern about the decision, with Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) calling it "no way to run a foreign policy." Trump threatened additional troop withdrawals from the NATO ally.
President Trump announced "Project Freedom," a new initiative to help ships navigate the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday amid ongoing tensions with Iran. Trump said the U.S. Navy would "guide" trapped ships and offered few operational details, warning that interference would be dealt with "forcefully."
Trump indicated he is reviewing Iran's latest peace proposal but expressed doubts about its acceptability, following his earlier rejection of the proposal. Iran stated that the U.S. has responded to its peace proposal and that Trump must choose between a military operation or accepting a deal.
Acting Attorney General Jeanine Pirro stated that the bullet which struck a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was "definitively" fired by the defendant's shotgun, with evidence showing pellets intertwined with the officer's vest fiber. The indictment against the suspect goes beyond the initial seashell photo charges.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey is based on evidence beyond the Instagram seashell photo, though some Trump allies remain skeptical of the charges.
Trump's disapproval rating reached a record high of 62% according to recent polling, the worst rating of his two terms in office, amid economic issues stemming from the Iran war and other factors. Simultaneously, his approval rating with Americans under 30 has significantly declined.
The Trump administration is proposing budget cuts to NASA despite the success of the Artemis II mission, which generated public enthusiasm for the space program. Officials argue for reduced funding despite the mission's achievements.
Insiders at the Pentagon report growing concerns following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's staff purges, with officers of impeccable reputation being forced out and officials describing the situation as "disarray" and increasingly isolating leadership.
The U.S. dollar has weakened approximately 10% against a basket of major currencies since early 2025, resulting in Americans getting less when traveling abroad and potentially paying more for imported goods including food.
Autism advocates and health officials accused the Trump administration, specifically RFK Jr.'s health officials, of fueling a "crisis of public trust" by spreading misinformation about autism and vaccines, with critics saying the U.S. is "drowning in misinformation" under current health leadership.