Trump Reveals U.S. Response if Iran Assassinates Him

Trump has given orders for how the U.S. should respond if Iran ever succeeds in assassinating him. Israel shared intelligence about a new Iranian assassination plot with the Trump administration. CNN reports that some Iranian officials within Iran’s leadership wanted Trump assassinated. Ahmad Vahidi, the new commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was among those advocating for such a plan.

Trump subpoenas journalists over Qatari Air Force One reporting

The Trump administration has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists after their report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One. The new jet, which President Donald Trump received as a gift from Qatar, entered service last week. The subpoenas issued on Friday seek to force the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury on Wednesday.

Meta turns off the Instagram feature that let users make AI deepfakes of public accounts

Meta is turning off the AI feature that lets users generate AI images based on content from public Instagram accounts just by tagging them. The Screen Actors Guild recommended that its members opt out of the feature and sent them instructions on how to do so. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation and others have criticized the feature.

U.S. House to vote on bill making daylight saving time permanent

The House of Representatives will vote next week on a bill to make daylight saving time permanent. President Donald Trump has pushed for an end to time changes. The Sunshine Protection Act, supported by Trump, aims to permanently end the semiannual changing of clocks and establish the standard time as the national standard.

17 Mexican nationals have died in ICE custody or enforcement operations, Mexico says, announcing legal action

Mexico plans to pursue criminal and civil action in the United States over the deaths of Mexican nationals in ICE custody and enforcement operations. The announcement comes after an ICE agent fatally shot 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an enforcement operation in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood on July 7. Mexico has recorded 17 Mexican nationals linked to ICE since the start of the current U.S. immigration crackdown.

US demanding Iran publicly vow to stop attacks in Hormuz and forswear tolls on ships

The United States wants Iran to give up attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Iran reached a memorandum of understanding last month. Iran has refused to do so. US officials are working on a solution to the issue. Iran is believed to possess more than 900 pounds of nuclear material.

Trump-appointed judge dismisses seditious conspiracy case against Proud Boys

Donald Trump's appointee, Timothy Kelly, agrees to dismiss the seditious conspiracy convictions against leaders of the Proud Boys. They were convicted of serious crimes during the attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters on 6 January 2021. The DoJ requested that an appeals court overturn the convictions. The appeals court approved the motion in May, sending the ruling back to Kelly.

World Cup 2026: Merino's late winner sends Spain past Belgium and into semi-finals

Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring for Spain. Charles De Ketelaere grabbed one back for Belgium before halftime. Thibaut Courtois was forced off by injury after 70 minutes. Mikel Merino scored the winner in the 88th minute. Spain will play France in the World Cup semi-finals.

Trump takes unusual step, lets bipartisan housing bill become law unsigned amid SAVE pressure campaign

The bipartisan housing bill became law Saturday at midnight after President Donald Trump declined to sign it. The president had 10 days to sign or veto the legislation, but he chose to let it become law without his signature. The legislation is aimed at expanding the nation's housing stock and lowering costs. Trump is frustrated with Congress over his stalled agenda.

Saudi crown prince, US president discuss Iran talks

Mohammed bin Salman called Donald Trump on Friday to discuss the current developments in the region, including the talks between the US and Iran. The two sides also discussed a number of regional and international issues and exchanged views on them. The emphasis was placed on the importance of the security of navigation and maritime passages.

Trump Reveals U.S. Response if Iran Assassinates Him
Trump Reveals U.S. Response if Iran Assassinates Him

Trump has given orders for how the U.S. should respond if Iran ever succeeds in assassinating him. Israel shared intelligence about a new Iranian assassination plot with the Trump administration. CNN reports that some Iranian officials within Iran’s leadership wanted Trump assassinated. Ahmad Vahidi, the new commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was among those advocating for such a plan.

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Trump subpoenas journalists over Qatari Air Force One reporting
Trump subpoenas journalists over Qatari Air Force One reporting

The Trump administration has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists after their report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One. The new jet, which President Donald Trump received as a gift from Qatar, entered service last week. The subpoenas issued on Friday seek to force the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury on Wednesday.

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Meta turns off the Instagram feature that let users make AI deepfakes of public accounts
Meta turns off the Instagram feature that let users make AI deepfakes of public accounts

Meta is turning off the AI feature that lets users generate AI images based on content from public Instagram accounts just by tagging them. The Screen Actors Guild recommended that its members opt out of the feature and sent them instructions on how to do so. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation and others have criticized the feature.

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U.S. House to vote on bill making daylight saving time permanent
U.S. House to vote on bill making daylight saving time permanent

The House of Representatives will vote next week on a bill to make daylight saving time permanent. President Donald Trump has pushed for an end to time changes. The Sunshine Protection Act, supported by Trump, aims to permanently end the semiannual changing of clocks and establish the standard time as the national standard.

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17 Mexican nationals have died in ICE custody or enforcement operations, Mexico says, announcing legal action
17 Mexican nationals have died in ICE custody or enforcement operations, Mexico says, announcing legal action

Mexico plans to pursue criminal and civil action in the United States over the deaths of Mexican nationals in ICE custody and enforcement operations. The announcement comes after an ICE agent fatally shot 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an enforcement operation in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood on July 7. Mexico has recorded 17 Mexican nationals linked to ICE since the start of the current U.S. immigration crackdown.

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US demanding Iran publicly vow to stop attacks in Hormuz and forswear tolls on ships
US demanding Iran publicly vow to stop attacks in Hormuz and forswear tolls on ships

The United States wants Iran to give up attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Iran reached a memorandum of understanding last month. Iran has refused to do so. US officials are working on a solution to the issue. Iran is believed to possess more than 900 pounds of nuclear material.

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Trump-appointed judge dismisses seditious conspiracy case against Proud Boys
Trump-appointed judge dismisses seditious conspiracy case against Proud Boys

Donald Trump's appointee, Timothy Kelly, agrees to dismiss the seditious conspiracy convictions against leaders of the Proud Boys. They were convicted of serious crimes during the attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters on 6 January 2021. The DoJ requested that an appeals court overturn the convictions. The appeals court approved the motion in May, sending the ruling back to Kelly.

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World Cup 2026: Merino's late winner sends Spain past Belgium and into semi-finals
World Cup 2026: Merino's late winner sends Spain past Belgium and into semi-finals

Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring for Spain. Charles De Ketelaere grabbed one back for Belgium before halftime. Thibaut Courtois was forced off by injury after 70 minutes. Mikel Merino scored the winner in the 88th minute. Spain will play France in the World Cup semi-finals.

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Trump takes unusual step, lets bipartisan housing bill become law unsigned amid SAVE pressure campaign
Trump takes unusual step, lets bipartisan housing bill become law unsigned amid SAVE pressure campaign

The bipartisan housing bill became law Saturday at midnight after President Donald Trump declined to sign it. The president had 10 days to sign or veto the legislation, but he chose to let it become law without his signature. The legislation is aimed at expanding the nation's housing stock and lowering costs. Trump is frustrated with Congress over his stalled agenda.

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Saudi crown prince, US president discuss Iran talks
Saudi crown prince, US president discuss Iran talks

Mohammed bin Salman called Donald Trump on Friday to discuss the current developments in the region, including the talks between the US and Iran. The two sides also discussed a number of regional and international issues and exchanged views on them. The emphasis was placed on the importance of the security of navigation and maritime passages.

Middle East Monitor
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