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President Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's one-match red card ban ahead of the USA-Belgium World Cup knockout match on July 7. FIFA subsequently lifted the suspension, allowing Balogun to play. Trump confirmed the call publicly, stating he 'didn't tell him what to do,' but FIFA's decision sparked international outcry from UEFA and European soccer leaders who accused FIFA of crossing ethical lines.
President Trump rang the New York Stock Exchange opening bell to promote 'Trump Accounts,' a new government-funded investment savings program for children that provides $1,000 accounts. The initiative became available on Saturday and marks Trump's continued effort to place his name and brand on economic programs.
The Trump administration announced plans to open a new 528-bed holding facility in Louisiana for migrant families and unaccompanied children awaiting deportation, to be located near a major deportation flight hub. The facility aims to accelerate family removal proceedings.
New federal data shows steep declines in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment across all 50 states following the expiration of enhanced subsidies in January 2026. States like Ohio and Oklahoma each lost nearly one-third of their ACA enrollees over the past year, indicating a significant contraction in health insurance coverage.
A Tennessee National Guard troop shot and killed Tyrin Johnson, 20, in Memphis during an incident involving the Guard units controversially deployed at Trump's instigation. The shooting occurred during ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city.
Russia launched major air strikes on Kyiv, killing at least 21 people, on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey. The attack exposed gaps in Ukraine's air defense systems and prompted President Zelenskyy to call for 'strong decisions' at the NATO gathering where he is scheduled to meet Trump.
A federal judge denied President Trump's latest attempt to delay payment of a $5.8 million judgment owed to E. Jean Carroll. Carroll was awarded damages after a New York jury concluded Trump sexually abused her and then defamed her publicly after she described the attack.
President Trump appointed Emil Bove, a former personal lawyer who defended him in court, to a federal judgeship. The appointment is part of a broader effort by the administration to reshape the federal judiciary with Trump-aligned loyalists.
Iran held a massive funeral procession in Tehran for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in February 2026. Millions of mourners gathered in 36-degree Celsius heat, with officials appearing in public at the event in a show of defiance, and calls for Trump's death were made during the proceedings.
The Trump administration organized America's 250th birthday celebration featuring a Great American State Fair on the National Mall on July 4, 2026. News reports describe issues including extreme heat, low attendance compared to Trump's claims, empty seats visible during proceedings, and reports of confusion about state involvement in planning the event.