According to a 927-page financial disclosure released earlier this week, U.S. President Donald J. Trump reported a personal income of over $2.2 billion in 2025, most from cryptocurrency ventures such as Trump, a meme coin created by the Trump Family only days before last year’s Presidential Inauguration which soared over 300% on release night before falling to less than $2 per coin in 2026. In addition to over $1.4 billion in crypto profits in 2025, investment accounts linked to President Trump carried out multiple high-profile trades last year, including more than 300 previously undisclosed stock purchases on April 8, 2025, one day ahead of his surprise announcement that he would pause a number of his “Liberation Day” tariffs levied against countries across the World.

U.S. President Donald Trump: "How a Jewish person can vote for a Democrat is beyond me. I've been the best president in the history of Israel and they acknowledge."

U.S. President Donald Trump: "Right now, we are in a Golden Age… We have more factories being built today than ever before. We have more people working today than at any time ever in the history of our country, and people making more money than they’ve ever made. I’m not talking about rich people, I’m talking about (normal) people... 401(k)s are up at levels that they've never seen before."

Donald Trump: "I've been the best president in the history of Israel."

Gen. Christopher T. Donahue relinquished his position as Commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) in Wiesbaden, Germany, during a ceremony at Clay Kaserne on Thursday, following recent reports of tension between himself and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. General Donahue’s position in Europe, previously a command for a four-star officer, will be downgraded to a three-star command under order from the Pentagon, with Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie to serve as the Acting Commander of USAREUR-AF.

Israeli strike on Siddiqin, South Lebanon

Iranian Speaker of Parliament, Qalibaf: "Khamenei's blood will be avenged by liberating Jerusalem. Iran will never allow IAEA access to bombed nuclear sites. The MoU proves America was defeated. We must build a true strategic partnership with China."

Russian missile impact on a 9-story building in Kyiv's Darnitsa overnight.

Former Olympic canoeist David Carter Hearn, 67, of Bethesda, Maryland, who was arrested in June for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, has been indicted on a felony charge of destruction of property valued at $1,000 or more, according to court documents.

The U.S. and Iran are expected to hold their next round of direct talks in Doha, Qatar during the third week of July to advance implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, with discussions expected to focus on the evolving situation in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, according to Pakistani government sources. - AA

Rep. Lisa McClain: “For those in our country who want to turn the United States into a communist country, leave. Go to Europe, where they’re experiencing a heat wave and many places don’t have air conditioning. See how well that works for you. I’m proud to be an American.”

Over the last week, Ukrainian forces have mounted a major drone campaign against the power grid in Russian-occupied Crimea, hitting over a dozen power substations. The Crimean grid has become relatively unstable, with officials reporting rolling outages.

Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv overnight, using virtually every weapon in its arsenal: Shahed and Geran drones, Zircon and Iskander missiles, everything except its much-hyped Oreshnik missile. At least 20 residential buildings were directly hit, while nearly 100 more across the capital sustained damage. Emergency crews from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine are still working at 15 locations, clearing the rubble. As of now, 13 people have been confirmed dead and nearly 100 others injured, including children.

The viral account of a German citizen documenting his travels through the U.S. during the World Cup was deleted yesterday. The account’s owner, Freddy, has now been invited to the White House, according to the White House Special Envoy for Tourism Nick Adam’s.

The U.S. Navy has hit their recruiting goals three months ahead of schedule this year, per a release from U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Acting Naval Secretary Hung Cao. 45,000 new sailors were recruited.

Several people are trapped after a building collapsed in Kyiv’s Desnyanskyi district during a Russian drone attack, a Ukrainian official said.

U.S. Navy San Antonio class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD-24) was greeted by New York's Finest when it arrived earlier today to participate in the International Naval Review in New York City July 3rd-8th.

According to The Wall Street Journal, President Trump has recently weighed resuming large-scale military operations against Iran but has, for now, opted to continue pursuing diplomatic negotiations. The report says the administration believes another major air campaign could jeopardize efforts to negotiate limits on Iran's nuclear program and further destabilize the region. At the same time, targeted retaliatory strikes remain an option if Iran violates existing understandings. Taken together, the strategy suggests the White House is seeking to preserve military leverage while giving diplomacy more time to achieve a longer-term agreement.

According to The Wall Street Journal, one of the most consequential behind-the-scenes developments during the U.S.-Iran conflict was a major dispute between Washington and Riyadh. The report confirms earlier accounts that Saudi Arabia initially refused to allow the U.S. military to use its bases and airspace for Project Freedom, the operation aimed at protecting commercial shipping and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The refusal reportedly forced the United States to halt the mission shortly after it began. The Journal also reports that the Trump administration warned Saudi Arabia it could delay deliveries of critical air defense interceptors unless the kingdom reversed its position. Saudi Arabia ultimately agreed, but the episode reportedly revealed one of the most serious strains in the U.S.-Saudi security relationship in years.

The U.S. Navy’s San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) arrives at the Port of La Guaira in Northern Venezuela overnight on June 28, 2026, supporting U.S. Southern Command and the Department of State-led response to last week’s pair of major earthquakes which struck near Caracas.