President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Sunday in Scotland to discuss transatlantic trade relations, according to a statement from von der Leyen. The meeting follows a "good call" between Trump and von der Leyen, who expressed optimism about strengthening trade ties between the United States and the European Union. The potential announcement of an EU-US trade deal is a key focus of the summit. In other developments, President Trump has been actively engaged in domestic policy and political discourse. He recently visited the Federal Reserve headquarters, where he met with Senators Tim Scott and Thom Tillis and expressed encouragement for the renovation project, according to the Federal Reserve. Separately, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has indicated he will not resign despite potential escalation of pressure from the Trump administration, as reported by CNN. Domestically, President Trump commented on the DOJ lawsuit against New York City, stating the administration's goal is to "bring safety to our cities" and that similar filings are expected for other cities. He also expressed strong opinions on the situation in Gaza, stating "Hamas didn't really want to make a deal" and that "they're gonna have to finish the job." Regarding the District of Columbia, Trump stated, "I have the right to take it over. And I think it's terrible," and called for the mayor to run the city properly. On the legislative front, Senator Josh Hawley is proposing the idea of sending a tariff-related rebate check to "every working person" in the U.S. Meanwhile, House Ways & Means Chair Jason Smith indicated that extending Affordable Care Act funding is "definitely part of the conversation" among Republicans. In foreign policy, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosted Baltic Defense Ministers at the Pentagon, reaffirming the U.S. "remains fully committed to NATO," a stance attributed to President Trump's policy of "PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH in Europe." Ukraine is planning drone deals with the U.S. valued at up to $30 billion, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. President Trump addressed inquiries about a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, stating, "I don't even know what they're talking about. Now, somebody could have written a letter and used my name, and that’s happened a lot." He also stated he had not thought about considering a pardon or commutation for Ghislaine Maxwell. In a significant law enforcement operation, the FBI, under the Trump administration, shut down four dark web sites for child sex abuse materials, resulting in 19 arrests and potential sentences totaling up to 300 years, an operation dubbed "Operation Grayskull." In a bipartisan housing package, Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren have introduced new legislation. Separately, the Republican Study Committee is establishing a working group to develop a framework for a second budget reconciliation bill. In campaign-related news, Representative Ralph Norman is set to enter the South Carolina governor's race, and is "not expected to seek the endorsement of the Republican whose backing in South Carolina GOP politics matters most: President Donald Trump." Recent polling data from Emerson on July 22, 2025, indicates potential 2028 presidential election matchups, showing J.D. Vance leading Joe Biden by three points (45% to 42%), Vance leading Pete Buttigieg by one point (44% to 43%), and Vance leading Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by three points (44% to 41%). In a notable aviation event at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Jared Isaacman was joined by interim NASA Administrator and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in an MiG-29. The event drew over 700,000 attendees. Regarding the Denali mountain in Alaska, a provision in the FY2026 Interior funding bill prevents funds from being used to rename the mountain, which President Trump wishes to rename to McKinley, a move opposed by Senator Murkowski. The Department of Homeland Security reaffirmed its detention standards, stating that ICE "has higher detention standards than most U.S. prisons that hold actual U.S. citizens" and that detainees receive proper meals, medical treatment, and communication opportunities. NBA YoungBoy, on XXX, commented, "Whatever Trump doin', b*tch it's good for the youngins (All Hail Trump)."
