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5 min readPresident Trump is defending over a billion dollars in crypto earnings disclosed in his latest financial filings, as a U.S. delegation visits Qatar to negotiate an end to the war with Iran and the president departs on a new Air Force One gifted by that same country. The day’s news also includes a major deadline for the USMCA trade deal, a new poll showing broad support for banning kids under 16 from social media, and the official launch of a federal program for short-term workforce training.
Trump’s Crypto Earnings and Financial Disclosures
President Trump is pushing back on scrutiny of his financial disclosures, which show he earned more than $1.1 billion in cryptocurrency last year. The 927-page filing reveals that over $500 million of that came from World Liberty Financial, a crypto business he founded with his sons. The president defended the earnings by arguing he is not the only one to profit during his time in office, saying he made money because the stock market is up. Beyond crypto, the forms also show large profits from properties bearing his name, including more than $50 million from his golf courses in Scotland and near Washington, D.C.
Qatar’s Role: Negotiations and a Gifted Air Force One
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- 1 (00:20) **Trump Defends $1.1 Billion in Crypto Earnings** - President Trump responds to his latest financial disclosure, which shows over $1 billion in crypto earnings, including $500 million from World Liberty Financial.
- 2 (01:18) **U.S. Delegation in Qatar to Negotiate End to Iran War** - President Trump departs for North Dakota on a new Air Force One gifted by Qatar, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
- 3 (01:45) **USMCA Trade Deal Hits Sixth Birthday Without Extension** - The Trump administration declined to extend the deal for 16 years, leaving a decade for renegotiation.
- 4 (02:40) **Trump Critic Brennan Files Lawsuit, Claims Unfair Targeting** - Attorneys for the vocal Trump critic are fighting to preserve records for a potential future defense against indictment.
- 5 (02:52) **Extreme Heat Advisories for 120 Million Americans on July 4th** - The National Weather Service warns of record-breaking heat indices over 100 degrees in the central and eastern U.S.
- 6 (03:17) **Pew Poll: Majority Support Banning Social Media for Kids Under 16** - 56% of U.S. adults support an under-16 ban, with even stronger support for parental consent and age verification.
- 7 (04:05) **Federal Workforce Training Program Officially Opens** - The program allows federal dollars for short-term training (8-14 weeks) in in-demand fields, but community colleges say few programs currently qualify.
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