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Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles, 68, was diagnosed with breast cancer and will continue working while undergoing treatment. Trump praised Wiles as 'one of the strongest people I know.'
Trump requested that the U.S. postpone a planned visit to Beijing by approximately one month, citing the ongoing Iran war as a reason. The request follows Trump's earlier suggestion that the trip could be delayed if China does not help unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump intensified pressure on European allies to send warships to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure to do so would be 'very bad' for NATO. European countries, including Germany and Italy, rejected his demands, seeking a diplomatic solution instead.
Trump publicly disclosed details of Florida Republican Neal Dunn's terminal health diagnosis while speaking to reporters, prompting House Speaker Mike Johnson to note the information 'wasn't public.' Both Trump and Johnson claimed Dunn's health prospects had improved.
Trump asserted he has an 'absolute right' to impose new tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling against his trade agenda. He criticized the Supreme Court, claiming it had 'ransacked' the country.
Trump claimed the U.S. had 'totally demolished' Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub, a major petroleum facility. Oil prices rose following the statement amid continued Middle East tensions.
Trump backed FCC Chair Brendan Carr's threats to investigate and potentially pull broadcast licenses of news outlets over their coverage of the Iran war. Trump expressed being 'thrilled' about the reported action on social media.
The Kennedy Center board of trustees voted to close the arts institution for two years to undertake a $257 million 'revitalization project' approved by Trump. The renovation project has effectively placed the Kennedy Center under the Trump administration's control.
Trump made contradictory statements about the Iran war, saying 'maybe we shouldn't even be there' to reporters on Air Force One, shortly after urging allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Vice President JD Vance separately attempted to present a united front, denying reports of disagreement within the administration.
Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced he will not seek re-election after Trump threatened to primary him. Tillis has recently been critical of Trump administration officials, particularly Director of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.