Iran talks are going nowhere. Here's why that's a big problem for Trump.

Russia launched a major assault on multiple Ukrainian cities, resulting in at least 18 deaths and over a hundred injuries, as fighting also intensified between Israel and Lebanon, further complicating President Trump's efforts to end both foreign conflicts. Amid these crises, Trump appointed Bill Pulte—a Trump ally with no national security experience and current head of the Federal Housing Agency—as acting Director of National Intelligence, drawing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Peace negotiations with Iran remain stalled, partly due to ongoing violence in Lebanon, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is urgently seeking more U.S. support. Separately, the White House Correspondents Dinner has been rescheduled for July 24th with heightened security after a recent armed intrusion attempt.