Overview

• Trump is expected to visit Texas this Friday after flash floods killed more than 80 people, with FEMA and DHS personnel coordinating efforts with local officials.
• The president said a deal to free the remaining Gaza hostages held by Hamas could be finalized this week under U.S. mediation.
• Starting Monday, the White House will dispatch up to 15 letters formalizing trade agreements, aiming to have most deals or letters in hand by July 9.
• Tariffs scheduled to take effect on August 1 will proceed under rates and exemptions set by the president, according to Cantor Fitzgerald’s CEO.
• Trump called the idea of a third political party “ridiculous,” reaffirming his commitment to the Republican Party.