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5 min readPresident Trump took his first flight aboard a new Air Force One on Wednesday, a plane he described as a gift from Qatar, before defending his personal finances and appealing a court ruling that blocked key parts of his executive order on elections. Meanwhile, a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 10 people in Kyiv, a heat wave is settling over millions from the Midwest to the East Coast, and the U.S. men's national soccer team advanced to the World Cup round of 16.
Trump's New Air Force One and Financial Disclosure
Speaking to reporters outside Joint Base Andrews before departing for North Dakota, President Trump flew for the first time on a new Air Force One. He characterized the aircraft as "a gift from a country that's treated us very well" and "an ally of us over in the Middle East," naming Qatar. Trump said he told Boeing, "Who has the best one?" and that they replied, "Qatar, there's never been a plane like it."
Before flying to North Dakota for the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Trump also defended his latest mandatory financial disclosure, which shows he took in more than a billion dollars in crypto earnings alone last year. The White House maintains that Trump has no financial conflicts with his government role and only acts in the public interest.
Court Ruling Blocks Trump's Election Executive Order
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- 1 (00:04) **Trump Departs on New Air Force One** - President Trump speaks to reporters before his first flight aboard a new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar, en route to North Dakota for the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
- 2 (00:48) **Appeal Filed Over Voting Executive Order** - The Trump administration appeals a court ruling that blocks key parts of an executive order targeting mail-in voting.
- 3 (01:44) **Russian Attack Kills 10 in Kyiv** - A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital kills at least 10 and injures over 50; Ukraine's foreign minister calls it a "night of horror."
- 4 (01:59) **Heat Wave Blankets Midwest to East Coast** - Sweltering heat and humidity are forecast to last through early next week, prompting comparisons to a deadly 1990s heat wave in Chicago.
- 5 (03:00) **Earthquakes Cause Medical Crisis in Venezuela** - Aid workers warn that back-to-back earthquakes are leading to a major medical crisis that could take more lives if not controlled.
- 6 (03:14) **Raw Milk Outbreak Sickens Dozens in Idaho** - The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reports a spike in illnesses tied to unpasteurized milk, with most cases linked to two milking operations.
- 7 (04:16) **US Men's Soccer Advances in World Cup** - The US beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the round of 16, where they will face Belgium in Seattle on Monday.
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