1. Pushing for Nationwide Nuclear Deployment
—The U.S. military airlifted a miniature nuclear reactor for the first time, part of President Trump's nationwide nuclear deployment plan. Trump had previously pledged to ensure at least three advanced nuclear reactors were "critically" operational—fully operational—on U.S. soil—by July 4 at the latest.
2. Rejecting Democratic Demands to Reform ICE
—Trump's border affairs chief, Tom Homan, on Sunday rejected Democratic demands for reform of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE's enforcement strategies are currently facing increasing backlash, and funding for the Department of Homeland Security is also at a partisan impasse.
3. Supporting Israel's Strikes Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles
—Sources say that during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago last December, Trump stated that he would support Israel's strikes against Iran's ballistic missile program if the U.S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement.
4. Peace Committee Members Pledge Over $5 Billion – US President Trump stated that founding members of his Peace Committee have pledged over $5 billion for humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
5. Calls for Hamas to Disarm “Immediately and Completely” – US President Trump on the 15th called for Hamas to disarm “immediately and completely,” marking the second phase of his plan to end the Gaza war.
6. Reports of Internal Team Discord – Sources familiar with the matter revealed that John Hurley, the US Treasury Under Secretary for Financial Intelligence, may resign due to strained relations with Treasury Secretary Bessenter.
