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President Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran have reached a comprehensive peace deal to end their three-and-a-half-month war. The agreement extends a ceasefire for 60 days with a formal signing ceremony expected Friday, includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and sets the stage for nuclear negotiations. Trump stated the strait will be 'permanently toll-free' under the agreement.
Crude oil prices fell over 4% to their lowest levels in three months following the U.S.-Iran peace deal announcement, as the agreement could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease global energy market pressure that has been a drag on the global economy since the conflict began.
Trump told Axios that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has 'no fucking judgment' following Israel's strike on Hezbollah targets in Beirut. Iran threatened to retaliate against Israel's attack, jeopardizing the U.S.-Iran deal scheduled to be signed Sunday, though Trump said the agreement remains on track.
In a phone call with Russian President Putin, Trump reportedly indicated he is prepared to help end the war in Ukraine. Trump also told Putin that the U.S. is nearing completion of a peace deal with Iran, describing the conversation as 'friendly and frank,' according to a Putin adviser.
Trump hosted the first private, for-profit UFC event ever held on the White House grounds on his 80th birthday, with fights held in a 600-ton cage-like superstructure. UFC fighters received bonuses in 'stablecoins' issued by Trump's family business World Liberty Financial, prompting protests accusing Trump of corruption.
Trump owns shares in TKO Group, which runs the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as part of his vast holdings. The Trump Organization stated that the president has no control over his stock positions, addressing potential conflicts of interest regarding the UFC event at the White House.
Trump is demanding Congress attach his sweeping SAVE America Act voting overhaul to legislation renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a key U.S. surveillance authority, conditioning renewal on passage of his voting bill.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth intensified attacks on AI company Anthropic on Saturday after the company discontinued access to two of its models to comply with Trump administration directives. Senior Anthropic staff were sent to Washington to meet with White House officials to resolve the dispute.
The Trump administration has deported far more Cuban nationals during his second term than the entire duration of his first presidency. Cubans face widespread fear of deportation, with arrests continuing unabated throughout communities.
Universities are experiencing surging legal and lobbying costs as they face pressure from the Trump administration. Some universities' tax returns showed legal bills more than doubled, while others reported lobbying spending increased at least fivefold.