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The United States and Iran reached a framework peace deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and initiating 60 days of nuclear negotiations. The deal was signed electronically by President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with formal signing expected Friday. However, significant details remain unclear including the terms of waterway access fees and implementation timelines.
Global oil prices fell to three-month lows and stock markets reached record highs following announcement of the US-Iran peace deal. The S&P 500 rose 1.5% on Monday, and Wall Street and European markets hit record highs as investors welcomed prospects of restored crude oil supplies and reduced inflation pressure.
President Trump hosted a UFC fight card at the White House on his 80th birthday, featuring the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn. The event was marred by controversy including allegations of cheating involving Eric Trump and MMA analyst Daniel Cormier, and by conspiracy theories about Michelle Obama promoted during the fights.
California Governor Gavin Newsom accused the Trump administration of directing the Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife, saying he is being targeted for considering a presidential bid. Newsom claimed the investigations are politically motivated, though the DOJ has not commented on the allegations.
Israel's Defense Minister stated that Israel will not withdraw from territories seized in Lebanon and Gaza, challenging the interim US-Iran peace deal that includes extending a ceasefire. Prime Minister Netanyahu declared victory over Iran but rejected calls for Israeli withdrawal, creating tensions with the Trump administration.
DACA recipients reported experiencing significant delays in renewal processing that has stretched from weeks to months, causing many to lose their jobs while waiting for immigration status renewals under the Trump administration.
The Trump administration proposed a $75 million coal terminal in Oakland, California, which residents of this liberal city strongly opposed due to existing toxic waste and high pollution rates in the area. The project is part of a broader effort to open public lands to industry and extraction.
The Trump administration announced the opening of public lands to off-road vehicles, drawing criticism from environmental groups who say the move is reckless and threatens wildlife and ecosystems.
Relations between the United States and India have reached their lowest point in years after Washington refused to apologize for the death of Indian sailors in the Strait of Hormuz. Indian leaders attending the G7 summit expressed strong outrage over the incident.
President Trump arrived at the G7 summit in France, where leaders are discussing the US-Iran peace deal and attempting to address loose ends including Israeli military breaches of the ceasefire. Macron crafted the summit agenda hoping Trump would remain for the entire meeting, as he had left early from previous summits.