The FBI disrupted an alleged plot to use explosive drones and staged snipers to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, leading to multiple arrests across several states. Officials stated the plot aimed to target "capitalist elites" or politicians.
President Trump announced a framework deal with Iran, including a 60-day ceasefire and an agreement for Iran to never have nuclear weapons, but faced skepticism from G7 leaders and Capitol Hill. The deal also created tensions with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, whom Trump criticized for Israel's actions in Lebanon.
Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow's main oil refinery, located just miles from the Kremlin, in a series of strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. This attack coincided with G7 leaders meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict.
Donald Trump's $14.2 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, intended to turn it "American flag blue," has been thwarted by a persistent algae bloom. Despite administration claims of clearing the algae, it has proliferated amid warm weather.
SpaceX saw a 5% premarket gain and a 20% spike, with CEO Elon Musk projecting $1 trillion revenue by 2030, following its IPO. The company also announced a $60 billion acquisition of AI coding assistant Cursor, further boosting its market activity.
Voters in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, and Washington D.C. are participating in primary elections, with key runoff races in Georgia, including the contest to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to 1%, the highest level in 31 years, in response to inflation pressures. This marks the first hike since December, when rates were increased to 0.75%.
Former Federal Reserve Governor Betsy Duke expects Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to focus on communication in his first meeting, while a CNBC survey indicates no immediate rate changes. Treasury yields fell ahead of Warsh's initial policy discussions.
The coach of the Iranian soccer team stated that his team was ordered to leave the U.S. shortly after their 2-2 draw against New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup opener, preventing them from staying overnight in Los Angeles.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer, are reportedly under investigation by the Justice Department. This news comes as Newsom faces scrutiny over his favorite Napa Valley restaurant, The French Laundry, which is embroiled in three labor lawsuits.