1. Trump to Open Independence Day Celebrations – Several prominent American musicians withdrew from the 250th anniversary celebrations due to concerns about political controversy. Trump plans to open the celebrations with political rallies and personal speeches.
2. Tightening Iran Deal Terms – Three officials revealed that Trump has tightened the terms of a potential US-Iran agreement and sent these proposed modifications back to Iran for consideration. US media reports that the modifications involve nuclear material acquisition and the Strait of Hormuz.
3. Military Option Not Ruled Out – Trump stated that an agreement is very close to being reached, but if the agreement is unfair to the US, military means will be used again. The best diplomatic option is to sign the agreement.
4. US Government Plans to Appeal Tariff Refund Ruling
The Trump administration announced on the 29th that it plans to appeal a federal judge's ruling. The ruling allows all importers who paid tariffs deemed invalid to apply for refunds, not just those who have filed lawsuits.
5. Claims High Intelligence Based on Cognitive Tests
Trump claimed to have scored a perfect 30 on a challenging cognitive test, which he considers to indicate "extremely high intelligence." He demanded that all future presidential and vice-presidential candidates be forced to undergo a challenging cognitive test.
