On July 7, 2025, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House, where Trump confirmed his intent to close a 'Gaza deal' with Netanyahu. The meeting focused on the war in Gaza, including ongoing ceasefire negotiations and the potential return of hostages.

On July 5, 2025, Elon Musk announced the formation of the 'America Party', advocating for government reform, including bureaucratic reform, reduced spending and taxes. Musk launched the party in response to Donald Trump's tax-cut and spending bill.

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, upheld age-verification requirements for accessing online pornography sites, effectively overturning a 20-year-old precedent. The court's decision aims to protect children from the harmful effects of pornography.

President Trump has raised the possibility of new tariffs on other countries if trade deals are not reached by the White House's deadline. The Trump administration urged trading partners to finalize deals before the July 9 tariff deadline.

On July 6, 2025, Rep. Don Bacon announced he will not seek a sixth term in Congress. Bacon, a centrist Republican, stated he is interested in an executive role and wouldn't rule out a run for Nebraska governor or president in 2028.

On July 6, 2025, Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced a bill to criminalize weather manipulation. Meanwhile, Texas faced severe floods, with the Guadalupe River rising over six meters, causing at least 50 deaths, including 15 children, and 27 missing.

On July 6, 2025, Patricia Lopez commented on the Republican budget bill, highlighting its allocation of $170 billion for an unprecedented crackdown on immigration. This funding, to be spent over four years, could make Immigration and Customs Enforcement's annual budget larger than Israel’s defense budget.

Rep. Tom Suozzi compared Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign to Donald Trump's, noting both focused on economic concerns. Suozzi believes Democrats should learn from Trump and Mamdani's diagnoses of the problem, even if not their solutions.

Following Donald J. Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory, Kansas is working to improve election security. Measures include strengthening the paper ballot audit system and repealing the three-day grace period for vote counting.

Political strategists from both Democratic and Republican parties are using the adjective 'hot' to attract young voters. The term, which originated with #HotGirlsForBernie, aims to make politics seem more appealing and accessible.

US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker stated that Iran is at a 'decision point' following US airstrikes on its nuclear program and urged Iran to seek peace with the US and Israel. Concerns over Iranian sleeper cells in the US and the porous US-Mexico border were also raised.

The EU is caught between China's growing economic influence and the U.S.'s protectionist policies under Trump. EU officials are seeking a trade deal with the U.S. while trying to stabilize relations with China, with a summit planned for late July 2025.

The US and Vietnam concluded tariff negotiations, with the US imposing a 20% tariff on Vietnamese goods and a 40% tariff on goods transshipped through Vietnam. The deal also includes zero tariffs on US products coming into Vietnam.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has displayed an independent streak during the Supreme Court's term, marked by pointed exchanges and solo dissents, particularly regarding President Trump's agenda. Jackson emerges as a strong voice on the court, leading in dissents this term.

Justice Sotomayor endorses a judicial mutiny, according to a Wall Street Journal article published on July 6, 2025. The article is related to the Supreme Court.

Several gun rights groups filed a lawsuit to dismantle the National Firearms Act (NFA) shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump signed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' into law on Friday, July 5, 2025. The legislation reduced the NFA's excise tax on certain firearms to $0.

Severe flooding in Central Texas, particularly Kerrville, resulted in at least 70 deaths, with the death toll rising to nearly 80. Former US President Donald Trump criticized the Biden administration for alleged failures in disaster management.

Robin Abcarian argues that conservatives are reviving a trope that women should prioritize being homemakers and mothers over pursuing careers. This movement claims that feminism makes women unhappy and unfulfilled.

NYC Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry defended the city's cooperation with ICE on criminal investigations, emphasizing it only involves criminal enforcement, not civil immigration matters. He mentioned his meeting with President Trump and their shared connection to Queens.

Filmmaker Ken Burns criticizes the elimination of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, calling it 'shortsighted' and 'misguided'. The White House has targeted public media entities, claiming they spread 'radical, woke propaganda'.

President Donald Trump's new tax bill, described as 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' marks a departure from traditional Republican tax policies by prioritizing tax cuts over simplification. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discussed healthcare coverage cuts and the tax cut legislation signed into law by President Trump.

The US is in the final stages of trade negotiations with major trading partners before the deadline for mutual tariff exemptions. President Trump mentioned the possibility of imposing a 26% import tariff, with agreements reached only with the UK and Vietnam.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino defended the agency's focus on violent crime and illegal immigration, citing data showing 14,000 violent criminals arrested, a 62% increase, and 800 violent child predators and 140 human traffickers taken into custody.

Los Angeles city councilmembers Traci Park and Hugo Soto-Martínez disputed over a petition campaign on the council floor. The dispute arose from a minimum wage hike for hotel and airport workers to $30 per hour, which Park voted against, citing economic concerns.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey defended her record on WBZ-TV's "Keller at Large" on July 6, 2025, against criticism from Republican challengers. Healey highlighted her administration's achievements, including tax cuts, housing development, transportation improvements, and educational rankings.

On July 6, 2025, Donald Trump criticized Elon Musk's 'America Party,' calling it 'ridiculous' and claiming third parties fail. Musk's move aimed to challenge the two-party system.

On July 5, 2025, a U.S. F-16 intercepted a civilian aircraft that violated restricted airspace over Trump's golf club in New Jersey. The incident, the fifth unauthorized entry in weeks, occurred around 2:39 PM.

David Van Reybrouck's opinion piece draws parallels between Donald Trump's governance and cold war-era dictatorships in Africa. The author highlights similarities in Trump's actions, such as renaming geographical locations, using military force against protests, and implementing economic policies.

Foreign leaders are reportedly rattled by Donald Trump's approach to Oval Office meetings, which have shifted from traditional diplomacy to a more confrontational style. Trump's interactions have prompted some leaders to prepare for a different type of engagement.