The Weekly Primer is a ‘pop-up’ newsletter that highlights the latest developments from the Trump White House with a view into the deeper agenda underway.
What’s ahead on the Trump 2.5 Agenda?
With America basking in a celebratory glow amid the 250th anniversary and the World Cup festivities, the White House has had a brief reprieve that may continue into the summer.
The Fall will be politically pivotal not just because of the midterms, but also because it will mark the informal kickoff of the race for the presidency on both sides of the political aisle.
Coming up this week
President Heads to Turkey for NATO Summit | President Trump will travel to Turkey to attend the gathering hosted by President Erdogan, where he is also expected to meet the leaders of Ukraine and Syria.
Netanyahu Plans Washington Trip | The Israeli prime minister is planning to visit the White House next week to influence negotiations with Iran.
Trump Accounts Go Live | The future-facing savings accounts for American children, supported by donations from Michael Dell and others, are now live.
FDA to Take on Peptides | The government is expected to take a rigorous review of peptides, developing both recommendations and new regulations.
Congress Tries to Revive SAVE Act | Speaker Johnson will make a new attempt to advance the voting bill, despite its low chance of passing the Senate.
You may have missed
America Celebrates 250th Birthday | July 4th celebrations unfolded across the country, notably in New York and Washington, where fireworks displays captured the imagination.
World Cup Drama Unfolds | The president intervened with the head of FIFA to push for the reinstatement of a suspended US player.
Iran Funeral Strikes Defiant Tone | The Islamic Republic finally held a funeral ceremony for the assassinated Supreme Leader, attended by hundreds of thousands of followers.
Putin and Trump Hold Call | The Russian and American presidents held a long phone call over the long weekend to discuss Ukraine as the conflict enters a new phase of escalation.
Supreme Court Rules for Birthright Citizenship | In a long-awaited ruling, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the current status of birthright citizenship, pushing back on the administration.
Readings & Viewings
Snapshots from around the media from the past week.
Fox 5 | “America 250 fireworks in Washington.”
Politico | “DOGE self-deletes on July 4th.”
White House | President Joins Usha Vance in Storytime
“Another challenge will be the valid public perception that billionaires control decision- making in this Trump administration. Over a dozen billionaires have been appointed to key government positions. With emphases on AI, technology, and economic growth, broader socioeconomic trendlines may be ignored.”
- p. 172 “The Way Forward” | Trump 2.5: A Primer (2025)