Donald Trump’s second term has entered a period of contested wins. With a war in the Middle East, fragile diplomacy in Ukraine, a tariff agenda under legal siege, and a jobs market that beats forecasts but still trails the Biden era, the Trump news cycle around America’s 47th president remains relentless. Here is a clear-eyed breakdown of everything happening right now.
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- Live updates: Donald Trump travels to Dover AFB for dignified transfer The Hill
- A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada CTV News
- Manitoba premier says booze bans give leverage in U.S. trade, even in the face of tariffs. Live trade war updates. CTV News
- Saudis and US strike deal for kingdom to enrich uranium, reports say The Guardian
- Cross-border bridge celebration 'inappropriate' after Trump's tariff threats: Canada constructconnect.com
- Letters July 22: Trump is deflecting; E&N should be multi-use trail Times Colonist
- Trump's new tariffs on Canada could face a court challenge. But this time, he might win CBCPremiers push back against U.S. booze as Canada reacts to Trump’s latest tariffs CTV NewsIn the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Melanie Joly is pitching Canada to the world Toronto Star
- Trump approves landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal NBC News
- Trump’s New Trade Fights (and Deals) The New York Times
- Trump ally wins Republican primary for Arizona governor, setting up high-stakes midterm race The Guardian
- Trump adviser loses appeal of Jan. 6-related contempt of Congress conviction CP24
- Trump administration says 15 agencies will get $5bn in ‘AI for science’ effort The Guardian
- Trump’s newly proposed tariffs could cost the average Canadian household $2,700 CTV News
- Burnham and Trump – what the new prime minister should remember about UK-US ties The Conversation
- What Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats Indicate He Wants from Canada Bloomberg.com
- Trump Has Put Government Ownership Back On The Policy Agenda Forbes
- Letters, July 22, 2026: 'Trump the ultimate bully' Calgary Sun
- The costs of the Iran war are rising, as Trump and Tehran signal no letup in expanding conflict NBC News
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Trump News Now: What’s Happening in July 2026
July 2026 is shaping up to be an incredibly intense month for the Trump administration, dominated by a major military standoff in the Middle East, a massive economic setback in the courts, and highly anticipated government disclosures.
The most critical developments happening right now include:
1. Escalating War of Words and Blockade with Iran
Following the collapse of a brief, weeks-long interim peace deal, President Trump has drastically ramped up hostilities with Iran:
- The Blockade and Strike Threats: The US has reimposed its naval blockade around Iran. In recent interviews, Trump issued stark ultimatums, warning that if Iran does not agree to a permanent deal, the US military will begin targeting their core civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges.
- Domestic Backlash: In Washington, Senate Democrats have reacted by blocking the advancement of the crucial National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Led by Chuck Schumer, they are protesting Trump’s aggressive unilateral military actions and his bypass of the recently passed war powers resolution intended to force a ceasefire.
2. $81 Billion Tariff Refund Hit
The administration’s hallmark economic policy has suffered a historic blow following a Supreme Court ruling that declared a major portion of Trump’s unilateral tariffs illegal.
- The Fiscal Damage: Newly released budget data reveals that the US Treasury has been forced to pay back a staggering $81 billion in tariff refunds to importing companies so far this fiscal year (mainly paid out in May and June).
- Budget Impact: Rather than closing the trade deficit as promised, the forced refunds have caused the federal deficit to expand to $1.367 trillion for the first nine months of the fiscal year.
3. The “PURSUE” UAP (UFO) Disclosures
In one of the most unusual ongoing initiatives of this administration, the Department of War released its fourth major tranche of records on July 10, 2026, under the PURSUE initiative.
- Triggered by a direct presidential directive to bring transparency to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), this latest release includes gigabytes of previously classified government documents and flight videos detailing historical encounters with unidentified flying objects.
4. Rollbacks on National Monuments
On the domestic front, Trump signed new presidential proclamations on July 13, 2026, targeting public lands:
This follows his May recision of older executive orders governing off-road vehicles, aiming to reopen protected public lands to more commercial, recreational, and state-level management.
He officially modified the boundaries and management guidelines of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah.
Trump News Now: What’s Happening in June 2026
June 2026 was a highly consequential month for the Trump administration, marked by landmark Supreme Court decisions, a historic Senate rebuke over military actions in Iran, and significant executive actions on technology and agriculture.
The major developments from June 2026 include:
1. Landmark Supreme Court Rulings: One Major Victory, One Historic Defeat
The Supreme Court handed down two of the most anticipated rulings of the term, deeply impacting the administration’s policy goals:
- The Birthright Citizenship Defeat (Trump v. Barbara – June 30): In a historic 6-to-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to end birthright citizenship via executive order. The Court ruled that children born on American soil to undocumented or temporarily present parents are indeed “subject to the jurisdiction” of the U.S. and are citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment.
- The Executive Power Victory (Trump v. Slaughter – June 29): In another 6-to-3 ruling, the Court significantly expanded presidential authority by effectively overturning the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor precedent. This ruling gives the president much broader power to fire heads of independent federal agencies, sparking intense backlash from civil service advocates who called the decision a “dagger” to independent governance.
2. Senate Rebuke and Foreign Policy Shifts
- Senate War Powers Resolution (June 23): The U.S. Senate delivered a symbolic but politically painful rebuke to Trump by passing a war powers resolution (50-48) to halt unauthorized military hostilities against Iran. Four Republicans broke ranks to vote with Democrats. Despite the rebuke, JD Vance was dispatched to Switzerland to negotiate a potential peace settlement to restore freedom of navigation in the region.
- Pressuring Israel (June 4): Reports surfaced that Trump had directly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call to begin withdrawing Israeli troops from southern Syria and Lebanon, warning that the military presence was risking further regional escalation.
3. Tech and Agriculture Executive Actions
- Quantum Superpower Push (June 22): Trump signed Executive Order 14413, “Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation”. The order updates the National Quantum Strategy, directing federal agencies to accelerate quantum computing development to bolster national security and economic growth.
- Agricultural Emergency Declaration (June 29): Addressing disrupted global supply chains, Trump signed a proclamation declaring an agricultural emergency and temporarily suspended anti-dumping and countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco to help ease costs for American farmers.
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- An illusion tarp was draped around the White House's famous white stone columns earlier this month as 'standard restoration' work got underway. But now sources tell the Daily Mail…
- Former President Joe Biden has been dealt a major blow in his quest to keep hidden the interviews which provided the basis of a previous memoir.
- Trump was among the celebrities and dignitaries in the crowd on Sunday, with the president controversially handing over the trophy alongside FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.
- Trump was among the celebrities and dignitaries in the crowd on Sunday, with the president controversially handing over the trophy alongside FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.
- DANIEL MATTHEWS AT METLIFE STADIUM: At nearly 7pm local time, at long last – Spain captain Rodri thrust the World Cup trophy toward the setting sun. Nearly four hours after the final kicked off.
- DANIEL MATTHEWS AT METLIFE STADIUM: At nearly 7pm local time, at long last – Spain captain Rodri thrust the World Cup trophy toward the setting sun. Nearly four hours after the final kicked off.
- Trump joined FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to present various awards to players and match officials on stage following Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina in extra time.
- RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: On Friday, around the time Bryson DeChambeau was arguing his two-stroke penalty, a few of us made the same joke: 'How long before Donald Trump gets it overturned?'
- President Donald Trump boarded his very first flight on the self-dubbed 'world's most luxurious plane' this morning, departing for North Dakota to attend an America 250 celebration.
- OLIVER HOLT: A vignette unfolded at the very end of the trophy presentation ceremony on the pitch at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday evening. The image sums up this World Cup.
- President Donald Trump was spotted attending the World Cup Final Match between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
- Republicans have begun to turn on Donald Trump over his on-and-off-again cycle of bombing, then striking deals with Iran before fighting resumes.
- Donald Trump's primetime address to the nation on alleged election fraud was treated with skepticism by even his closest allies on Thursday night.
- Republicans are shaken after Donald Trump's primetime address alleging China undertook the largest election meddling scheme in US history.
- Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke that is choking US cities.
- Republicans have begun to turn on Donald Trump over his on-and-off-again cycle of bombing, then striking deals with Iran before fighting resumes.
- Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke that is choking US cities.
- Donald Trump accused China of accessing 220 million US voter files in alleged 'election meddling' during primetime address.
- Donald Trump accused China of accessing 220 million US voter files in alleged 'election meddling' during primetime address.
- Donald Trump repeatedly touted companies or their products days after he purchased large amounts of their stocks, according to a new analysis.