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The U.S. conducted military strikes against Iran after President Trump claimed Iran shot down an Army Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump vowed retaliation, and the helicopter's two crew members were rescued by a drone boat in a first-of-its-kind operation.
Donald Trump was loudly booed and jeered by fans at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals when he appeared on video screens during the national anthem. Late-night hosts commented on his unpopularity in his hometown.
House Republicans approved a $70 billion bill to fund Trump's immigration crackdown, with the Secure America Act passing 214-212 largely along party lines. The legislation funds the Department of Homeland Security and ICE enforcement through Trump's term.
President Trump nominated his former lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as Attorney General. Blanche has been acting in the role since April and faces Senate confirmation after controversial Department of Justice moves under his watch.
Trump and allies continued promoting baseless fraud claims about California's vote count ahead of midterms. Election experts and fact-checkers have labeled these claims unfounded, noting that California's slower vote-counting process is standard practice for mail-in ballots.
Vice President JD Vance claimed the U.S. is 'very close' to reaching a peace deal with Iran, suggesting it could come before midterms. This statement came amid ongoing U.S.-Iran military escalations.
Trump claimed U.S. fuel prices were 'not very high' despite gas prices surging to approximately $4.16 per gallon amid the ongoing Iran war. Energy costs have been a significant concern for American consumers.
A watchdog group filed for an emergency injunction to block Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled for the White House, calling it 'deeply corrupt.' The fight event was planned as part of Trump's birthday celebrations.
The Trump administration urged the UK not to ban social media for under-16s, arguing that restrictions could impose a disproportionate burden on U.S. tech companies. The UK government indicated it would proceed with its proposed restrictions despite U.S. objections.
Social Security's retirement trust fund is projected to face a funding shortfall in 2032, one year earlier than previously expected, according to an annual report released Tuesday. Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund faces similar challenges.