1. Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Speaks with President Trump During Soon-to-Visit Iran
—According to Reuters, three Pakistani sources revealed that Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir spoke with US President Trump last week. Munir is scheduled to visit Tehran to meet with senior Iranian officials.
2. Trump's Weight Nears Obesity Threatens Concerns
—According to the Washington Post, US President Trump's health has been a subject of concern due to issues such as bruises on his hands, swollen ankles, and noticeable drowsiness. According to a physical examination report released by the White House in May, Trump weighed 238 pounds (approximately 216 catties). Based on his height of 1.9 meters, he is 1.6 pounds (approximately 1.45 catties) short of being classified as obese.
3. US Cancels Joint Military Exercise with South Korea
—The South Korean Marine Corps announced on Monday that the US has canceled a joint amphibious landing exercise scheduled for next month with South Korea, after Washington cited the Iran war as a factor limiting US troop strength. This cancellation comes after Trump unexpectedly ordered a reduction in another annual joint military exercise last Friday, citing high costs and Seoul's refusal to participate in a war with Iran.
4. Defending Data Center Expansion
—According to Axios, US President Trump defended the expansion of data centers in an interview broadcast on Sunday. He stated that data centers do not draw power from the grid. Trump said, "People are building their own power plants, the most beautiful power plants you've ever seen." He added, "The communities that didn't build data centers made a mistake."
5. Planned Visit to Ireland Next Month—White House officials revealed on Sunday that US President Trump will travel to Ireland next month to visit the US Embassy and attend celebrations for the Irish Open at his golf course in Doonberg.
6. Hosting a Car Race in Washington
—US President Trump concluded a summer filled with sporting events and large-scale celebrations by hosting the first-ever IndyCar Grand Prix held on the streets of Washington, D.C. Before the race began, Trump rode in the presidential limousine in a ceremonial parade around the track, then waved a green flag to officially launch the approximately 402-kilometer race.
7. US Postal Service Prepares to Tighten Mail-in Voting
—The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently released final rules tightening requirements for mail-in voting, just as the November congressional elections approach. However, the new rules cannot be enforced at present due to a court injunction preventing these adjustments from taking effect. The USPS stated that the release of this 95-page final rule is to ensure that once the court lifts the injunction, the new rules will take effect immediately and apply to the upcoming election. President Trump has been calling for tighter mail-in voting regulations for years.
