US District Judge Ana Reyes demanded that the Trump administration would commit to not renovate the historic East Potomac Golf Links prior to the matter being settled in court.[4]
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed that some of Gen Z was turning to socialism because they were lazy, during a interview with Fox NewsJesse Watters.[5]
Second Lady Vance posted an episode of her Storytime with the Second Lady where she and President Trump read a picture book to children to promote children's literacy. During the reading Trump provided commentary on the prior residents depicted in the book.[6]
President Trump speaks at the Mount Rushmore fireworks celebrations event.
Saturday July 4
President Trump's 2026 Salute to America occurs on Independence Day in Washington, D.C., in addition to other events.[citation needed]
President Trump speaks at the Salute to America event.
Sunday July 5
President Trump posted a AI-image of prior President and First Lady Obama waving as they boarded an Air Force One spray-painted with graffiti, reading "Obama", "Yes We Can", "BLM", and the phrase praise be to God written in Arabic.[9]
Monday July 6
President Trump announced the construction of a new granite helipad on the White House South Lawn through a donation by Sikorsky Aircraft, to accommodate new more powerful presidential choppers.[10]
President Trump announced the lifting of sanctions on Turkey and decide about potential sales of F-35s to Ankara at the start of a meeting with Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit.[11]
A woman alleging she was denied entry to an event where Vice President Vance was speaking filed suit alleging denial of entry after following proper registration, due to her cat-themed social media accounts that mock the Vice President.[12]
The White House announced the installation of 25 Freedom Fuel gas stations in the greater Philadelphia region, all seeing gas at $3.47 a gallon, while the national average was about $3.79.[13]
Group photo of NATO leaders before a dinner at Presidential Palace in Ankara
Wednesday July 8
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth canceled a planned visit to Israel where he was to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Secretary Israel Katz. Hegseth is attending the NATO summit with Trump.[14]
It was reported that FBI Director Kash Patel was summoned to Washington by White House officials over alleged conduct concerns. In a social media post Patel confirmed he had been at the White House but the reported reasons were false.[17]
It was reported that Vice President Vance has begun leasing an additional residence at Wolver Hill Farm, a 500 acre property in Middleburg, Virginia. The home is reportedly for his wife and children, and owned by Charles Kuhn, the founder of a longtime government contractor and one of the largest landholders in Virginia.[19]
Sunday July 12
Monday July 13
President Trump announced that the US will impose fees at a 20% rate on all cargo shipped in the Strait of Hormuz, and called the US the "guardian" of the route. He also announced the reintroduction of the blockade of Iranian ports starting on July 14.[20]
US District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Trump and his lawyers filed his lawsuit against the IRS for an "improper purpose" and characterized the suit as an exercise in self-dealing.[21]
President Trump signs an executive order.President Trump participates in a Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase.
Tuesday July 14
President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House.[24]
President Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi
Wednesday July 15
President Trump praised ICE on Truth Social and opposed his administrations pausing of the traffic stop tactic following two deadly shooting within a week involving ICE traffic stops.[25]
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was questioned during his ongoing confirmation hearing, at one point stating "I'm his lawyer" when questioned about his relationship with President Trump.[26]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled plans for a new testosterone deficiency among troops aged 30 and older to ensure the right testosterone levels to operate at peak efficiency. [27]
While speaking with Joe Rogan, Vice President Vance claimed the Trump administration had mishandled the communications surrounding the Epstein files and its contents, placing the majority of the blame on former Attorney General Pam Bondi.[29]
Two US advocacy groups sued the Trump administration alleging the sanctions targeting Palestinian rights organizations, International Criminal Court officials and a UN expert have unlawfully violated the US first amendment.[30]
Thursday July 16
President Trump addresses the nation regarding his claims of fraud in the 2020 election, despite no evidence.[31]
The Department of Homeland Security announced the finalization of a rule to limit the duration of F- visas for students, J-visas for exchange visitors and I-visas for journalists.[32]
President Trump delivers an address to the nation.
The US Department of Interior announced the cancelation of automatic protections for imperiled animals and modifications to other aspects of the Endangered Species Act to allow for ease of access to mining and drilling.[34]
Saturday July 18
President Trump approved Texas's major disaster declaration, as announced by FEMA following widespread flooding in over 28 counties, including Uvalde, Kerr and Kendall counties.[35]
Vice President Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance's fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, is born, making Vice President Vance the first sitting Vice President to have a child while in office since Schuyler Colfax in 1870.[37][38]
Two of Vice President Vance's children with their new baby brother, Alec Neel Vance.
Monday July 20
President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, and raised claims that Canada had discriminated against American autos, alcohol, and dairy products.[39]
President Trump participates in a FIFA World Cup trophy ceremony.
Tuesday July 21
President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House.[40]
President Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun
President Trump attends a dignified transfer.President Trump gaggles with the press at Joint Base Andrews.President Trump delivers remarks.
Thursday July 23
President Trump hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2025 World Series Champions.
Friday July 24
President Trump makes an announcement on American nuclear innovation in the Oval Office.[citation needed]
President Trump attends the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C., which was re-scheduled after gunshots were fired at the original event in April.[citation needed]
President Trump makes an announcement on American nuclear innovation.President Trump delivers remarks.
The Justice Department asked for a dismissal of charges against former US Olympian David Hearn citing evidence of "botched installation by contractors" instead of vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.[42]
President Trump holds his first ever televised cabinet meeting at Camp David.
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Saturday August 1
Sunday August 2
Following measles outbreaks and reported infections at numbers not seen in the past 35 years, Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr told American parents that they should vaccinate their children against measles.[44]
US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro met with President Trump at the White House with a box full of evidence to prove the reasoning for dropping the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pool vandalism cases.[47]
Following reports of windfall profits for Exxon and Chevron, President Trump stated he did not like the fact that oil companies were making so much money in response to the on going Iran War.[48]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested funding from Congress to rename Joint Base Charleston as Joint Base Lindsey Graham.[50]
President Trump signs an executive order regarding childhood vaccines in the Oval Office.Blanche is sworn in as attorney general
Tuesday August 11
Four human rights groups sued the Trump administration in the Southern District of New York alleging that the administration is illegally sanctioningICC prosecutors and judges, a UN human rights expert, and three Palestinian human rights groups.[51]
President Trump announced the resignation of Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt at the end of the August 2026 to spend more time with her family. Leavitt will also act as an outside adviser for the administration.[54]
The Trump administration announced a program that could authorize some US businesses to pursue government-selected foreign cyber criminals, taking over work previously done by government agencies.[55]
Vice President Vance sent the Justice Department a report by the Department of Health and Human Services alleging hospitals of billing fraud in connection to transgender health care procedures.[57]
While speaking on Fox News The Will Cain Show, Vice President Vance told GOP members that they must persuade young voters of accept responsibility for the rise in younger voters interest in socialism due to ongoing economic concerns.[58]
It was reported that ICE officers are to be outfitted with shock gloves as distraction and de-escalation devices drawing criticism from Democratic legislatures and civil rights advocates.[59]
The Trump administration requested that the Supreme Court for an emergency stay of injunction to allow for the continuation of above ground construction on the White House ballroom while litigation plays out.[61]
President Trump tours and delivers remarks at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence.[citation needed]
President Trump delivers remarks.
Saturday August 15
Sunday August 16
Democratic legislatures demanded answers from the Trump administration about reported conditions onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, following reports about its ongoing 9 month deployment.[62]
US envoy and son-in-law of President Trump, Jared Kushner, Board of Peace members and other representatives met with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt to push for Gaza disarmament.[63]
While speaking with NBC Meet the Press Kristen Welker, US Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to confirm that the Justice Department would always act independently of the White House and President Trump.[64]
The Supreme Court rejected to hear President Trump's petition to challenge the verdict of the E. Jean Carroll case where he was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll.[66]
President Trump meets with 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai, and their families and Santa Cruz officials in the Oval Office. Williams rescued Rai from rough surf at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California on July 25, 2026.
President Trump meets with 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai, and their families and Santa Cruz officials in the Oval Office.
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