The Senate initially voted to curb President Trump's war powers regarding Iran but reversed course after a contentious meeting where Trump clashed with Republican senators, including Bill Cassidy. The White House is now seeking $87.6 billion in supplemental funding for the Iran war and other needs.
Judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC) are suing the Trump administration, arguing that sanctions imposed on them were unlawful and aimed at coercing their decisions on U.S. and Israeli war crimes cases. This legal challenge follows the administration's measures to punish the court.
Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates achieved a resounding 'socialist sweep' in New York City primaries, leading to discussions about the Democratic Party's ideological shift. Wins by candidates like Zohran Mamdani have prompted debate on the impact of mass migration on the nation's political character.
Micron Technology reported blockbuster earnings, with revenue quadrupling to $41.46 billion from $9.3 billion a year earlier, and gross margin jumping to 84.9%. This strong performance has reinvigorated investor confidence in AI stocks, leading to a tech rebound and significant premarket gains for Micron.
Philippine authorities successfully thwarted a second planned high school attack in Leyte province, just two days after a deadly shooting in Tacloban City left three students dead and 20 injured. The country has also banned the video game played by the alleged high school shooter.
Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave, with France raising its health alert to the highest level as temperatures surpass 44C. Hundreds of deaths have been reported across the continent, including a British woman in France, and power grids are under strain, driving up electricity prices.
Oil prices have dropped back to levels seen before the Iran war, with the U.S.-Iran agreement appearing to hold and Oman ruling out future Strait of Hormuz transit fees. Tanker traffic through the critical waterway has doubled in 24 hours, easing fears of a long-lasting energy crunch.
President Trump transformed the America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall, drawing criticism for making the event about himself. He also teased future U.S. military action and made controversial remarks about women in the crowd at a White House UFC event.