The most significant event reported is Donald Trump's order to destroy Iran's Uranium enrichment sites at Fordo (Fordow), Natanz, and Isfahan, carried out by B2 bombers delivering GBU-57 "Massive Ordnance Penetrator" (MOP) bombs. The long-term political impact and Iran's retaliation methods remain unknown.

NATO leaders are meeting to address challenges, primarily preventing Trump from undermining the alliance. Increased European defense spending, if not offset by new taxes, will require cutting social spending. To mitigate public discontent, much of the new defense budget will be spent in Europe.

Trump's Mistrust of DNI Tulsi Gabbard. Trump is increasingly consulting with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, an "intelligence professional" and former DNI under Trump v1.0, suggesting a bypass of Gabbard.

Struggles with Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Speaker Mike Johnson's goal of passing Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" by July 4th appears unlikely due to several legislative hurdles.

The Democratic Party primary for New York City mayor is described as a "complicated, unpredictable race" with a weak field of candidates and the potential for ranked-choice voting to be decisive.

ICE's Office of the Principal Legal Advisor is moving to dismiss asylum cases for individuals who presented themselves at ports of entry and requested asylum. This "trick" allows ICE to then place them in "expedited removal (ER)," a "fast-track to deportation" with "few rights." Unless individuals know to oppose the dismissal or request a "credible fear interview," they face quick deportation. This new behavior targets "people who entered the United States the 'right' way," contradicting promises from Trump and his supporters that they would not target such individuals.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has "indicated he does not plan to" override the parliamentarian’s ruling. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has ruled against several "key pieces of the massive bill to implement President Trump’s agenda" because they violate the Byrd Rule. This rule prevents "extraneous" provisions from being included in budget reconciliation bills

A provision to cap CFPB funding, cutting "$6.4 billion from the agency by reducing its maximum funding to zero percent of the Federal Reserve’s operating expenses," was disallowed

Cuts of "$1.4 billion in costs by reducing the pay of Federal Reserve staff" and "$293 million by reducing the Office of Financial Research funding" were rejected.

A provision "eliminating the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board," worth "$771 million," was also struck.

Repeals of "funding authorizations in the Inflation Reduction Act" and the "Environmental Protection Agency’s multipollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later" were ruled out.

A provision to "reduce appropriations to the Department of Defense if spending plans are not submitted on time" was disallowed.

Significant layoffs in federal government employment and related private consulting firms under the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures are "flooding a shrinking labor market," leading to a challenging job environment for those affected.

The conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified, prompting discussions about potential direct US military involvement and a renewed diplomatic push for a nuclear deal.

Newly elected DNC Chair Ken Martin's tenure has been plagued by severe internal infighting, raising concerns about his leadership, the party's unity, and its ability to effectively counter Donald Trump after significant electoral losses in 2024.

Senate Republicans are largely dismissing mounting warnings from economists and nonpartisan budget scorekeepers, including the CBO, that their proposed "sprawling border, energy and tax package" (megabill) would add trillions to the national debt, relying instead on White House estimates that predict significantly higher economic growth.

The long-term financial health of Social Security and Medicare has deteriorated, accelerating their respective "funding cliffs" to 2034 and 2033, primarily due to expanded benefits, lower fertility rates, revised economic projections, and higher anticipated expenditures.