President Trump brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, pressed NATO for stronger defense financing, and dismissed Iran's retaliatory strike as weak after U.S. nuclear site bombings.
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Donald Trump
Week of Jun 23 – Jun 29, 2025
Bold moves stirring diplomacy and dissent—a week that redefined the agenda.
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This week, Trump brokered an international ceasefire and boosted NATO defense spending while unveiling sweeping domestic reforms focused on border security and tax cuts. A reversed Nobel Peace Prize nomination and a Supreme Court decision expanding executive power added tension amid shifting public support.
Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination was confirmed then pulled, stirring mixed reactions. Meanwhile, a lauding private message and a push for a major Senate bill marked a day of shifting political dynamics.
buddycarter.house.gov · www.newsweek.com · www.theguardian.com · apnews.com · apnews.comTrump wrapped up a notably cordial NATO summit and introduced an ambitious immigration bill emphasizing extensive border security funding, signaling significant shifts in U.S. policy.
apnews.com · www.pbs.orgPresident Trump's leadership fuels a major NATO breakthrough with commitment to increased defense spending, while a popular quiz spotlights his enduring cultural impact.
www.bbc.com · www.whitehouse.govTrump’s airstrike fallout keeps approval ratings low, while a Supreme Court ruling expands his executive power by curbing judicial injunctions, intensifying political divisions across the nation.
www.newsweek.com · www.bbc.comSenate Republicans advance Trump's signature domestic policy package—a sprawling bill with tax cuts, spending cuts, and defense funding—as Congress prepares for a heated debate over its far-reaching provisions.
www.pbs.orgDonald Trump's day revealed stark contrasts: a week of policy wins and trade breakthroughs, yet emerging polls show fading support among his core base, while strategic China discussions deepened his complex agenda.
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