US Secretary of Defense Hegseth:

We are taking back the Panama Canal. China has had too much influence. We, along with Panama, are pushing them out.

US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is planning to resign in the coming weeks.

Source: Reuters

US Congressman Greg Casar:

50 days from today Donald Trump must by law fire Elon Musk.

US Secretary of Health RFK Jr.:

By September, we will know what has caused the autism epidemic.

Trump on stock market drop:

I haven't seen it.

Trump:

I would love to get a deal with China. I think we will end up working out something good for both countries.

Trump:

I think we are making progress on stopping Russia-Ukraine war.

Elon Musk says he anticipates saving $150 billion for fiscal year 2026 from a "reduction of waste and fraud."

Bessent on the markets:

I don't see anything unusual today.

Trump:

First deal on tariffs is very close.

Would the higher tariffs go back in place after 90 days if you don't have a sufficient deal with individual countries?

Trump: That's what would happen.

Trump:

We would use money from tariffs to pay down debt.

Reporter: China retaliated today by reducing the number of American films that can be shown there. What's your reaction to them now targeting cultural exports from the United States?

Trump: I think I've heard of worse things.

Trump:

I look at the EU as one block on tariffs.

Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command Samuel Paparo:

North Korea is sending hundreds of SRBMs to Russia

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani has signed an agreement to establish diplomatic relations with South Korea.

Trump claims he won every single state in 2024 election.

(He won in 31 states)

Another Chinese video mocking "American re-industrialization"

US State Department:

Talks are ongoing, and we look forward to them as a good first step to determine whether the Iranians are serious.

Can Trump Fire Fed Chief Powell If Court Lets Him?

• The Case: Trump wants the Supreme Court to scrap limits on firing heads of independent agencies like the Fed.

• What’s at Stake: If approved, he could fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and others at will.

• Why It Matters: The Fed’s independence from political pressure could be undermined.

• Background: A 1935 ruling lets Congress shield agency leaders—Trump aims to overturn that.

Short Answer: Yes, if the Supreme Court rules in his favor.

The State Department announced the resignation of US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink.