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President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran ending the war, calling it a 'major win' despite making substantial concessions including sanctions relief and a promise to avoid further US meddling in Iranian affairs. The agreement includes plans for direct talks between the two nations on nuclear matters.
Vice President JD Vance issued a direct warning to Israeli officials criticizing the Iran deal, stating that Trump is Israel's 'only ally' and cautioning them against opposing the agreement. The warning reflected tensions between the Trump administration and Netanyahu's government over the deal.
US gas prices dipped below $4 per gallon for the first time since March following the signing of the Iran deal, which eased oil supply concerns that had pushed prices higher during the conflict. The decline came after weeks of elevated prices due to Iran's disruptions to Strait of Hormuz traffic.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a Texas marijuana user seeking to legally own a gun, continuing the court's expansion of Second Amendment protections. The decision was the latest in a series of firearm cases from the court that has broadened gun rights.
Federal regulators agreed to allow large energy users to connect more quickly to the nation's electric transmission system to accommodate surging demand from artificial intelligence data centers. Energy Secretary Chris Wright backed the plan, which was part of Trump administration efforts to support AI infrastructure development.
The Trump administration reversed its earlier decision to dismantle a $368 million ocean monitoring system after facing opposition from experts and lawmakers. The Sea Observatory Initiative had been targeted for elimination before the reversal.
The Trump administration quietly redirected $352 million in federal funds from the Secret Service to finance a White House ballroom renovation project that the president had promised would be funded through private donations. Critics questioned the legality and propriety of the transfer.
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George was elected to become the next mayor of Washington DC after her opponent conceded. The city councillor ran on a platform of expanding childcare, education, and housing.
Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential library and center in Chicago on Thursday with remarks about defending democracy, appearing alongside Michelle Obama and three other former presidents in what observers saw as an implicit rebuke to Trump's presidency.
Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone attacks since Russia's 2022 invasion, striking a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week and disrupting commercial flights at Moscow airports. President Zelenskyy escalated rhetoric with a warning that 'if Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn.'