NTD Good Morning

Team USA’s Folarin Balogun will be available to play in today’s Round of 16 game against Belgium after his red card was suspended. President Donald Trump reacted to the decision on Truth Social, thanking FIFA for ‘reversing a great injustice.’ Belgium's soccer federation has criticized the ruling, saying it is exploring its options to "safeguard the legitimate rights of all participating teams and to protect the fundamental principles of fair play."

Trump is set to travel to the Turkish capital, Ankara, for a key meeting with NATO allies. He is expected to meet with Turkish President Recep Erdogan separately ahead of that meeting. Trump is also scheduled to hold separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa before wrapping up the summit with a news conference. A major focus of the summit will be whether NATO allies are making progress toward higher defense spending commitments.

A small seaplane was seen making a hard landing into New York’s East River on Sunday afternoon. New York City Fire Department officials say at least eight people were removed from the plane; two of whom were evaluated for minor injuries. The FAA said it will launch an investigation into why the plane had to make an emergency landing. The agency says the hard landing caused a wing strut to snap. The aircraft was later towed to a dock.

Cities across the U.S. gears up to celebrate its 250th birthday, as well as countries beyond U.S. borders. The State Department inviting landmarks, monuments, and historic sites across the globe to shine in red, white, and blue. In South Korea, the National Museum of Korean History's LED screens showcasing America's story through next week. In Japan, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo Aqua Symphony all lighting up in the colors of the American flag.

A dangerous heat wave is expected to continue through the 4th of July weekend, with the National Weather Service warning of widespread extreme heat risk across the eastern half of the country. Forecasters say temperatures could reach as high as 100 degrees, combined with the humidity, may make the air feel as high as 115 degrees. Officials are urging people to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, seek air conditioning whenever possible, and never leave children or pets inside unattended vehicles.

NATO leaders are set to meet in Ankara next week with defense spending, Ukraine and transatlantic unity at the top of the agenda. Secretary General Mark Rutte says allies are expected to announce tens of billions of dollars in new defense contracts. NATO officials say one of their top priorities is keeping the U.S. committed to the alliance's mutual defense pact.

The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team is heading to the round of 16 after a dramatic 2–0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is their first knockout round victory since 2002. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring before being sent off with a red card. Despite the disadvantage, Malik Tillman sealed the victory with a free kick in the 82nd minute. Team USA will now face Belgium in Seattle on July 6th for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals.

New York City is preparing for one of its busiest Fourth of July weekends in years under dangerous heat and heightened security. The challenges come as a major heat wave expands across much of the country. Thousands are expected to converge on the city for the nation's 250th anniversary, the 50th anniversary of the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks, and a big World Cup match between Brazil and Norway.

Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan say separate meetings with U.S. and Iranian negotiators have delivered positive progress. The discussions are set to continue after funeral observances for Iran’s former leader. Under the interim peace deal, the parties agreed on steps to reduce hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and advance future technical discussions on Iran’s nuclear program. The talks build on a ceasefire earlier this year and follow the Lake Lucerne Summit held in Switzerland in June.

Summer officially started less than two weeks ago, but large portions of the country are already under a dangerous record-breaking heat wave. Officials in some cities are reminding people to check in on their neighbors, as high temperatures can be much more than just uncomfortable. Meanwhile Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued emergency orders aimed at preventing power outages as the extreme heat drives up electricity demand. The emergency measures allow additional power generation and backup resources to be used if needed through Friday.

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship on Tuesday, ruling that all children born in the U.S. are citizens. This strikes down President Trump’s executive order that denied automatic U.S. citizenship to children born to parents who were in the country illegally or on temporary visas, saying that it violated the 14th Amendment.. Congress has the power to rewrite the 14th Amendment to limit who is granted automatic citizenship, but would require a two-thirds vote in the House and the Senate.

The American West is taking center stage on the National Mall as part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration. From bucking broncos to trick riders, organizers say Rodeo 250 is more than just entertainment, it's about telling the story of the American cowboy and the values that helped shape the country. Visitors praised the idea of bringing the traditions of the American West to the nation's capital, with Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins saying American wasn’t build in boardrooms, it was built from horseback.

President Trump says U.S. negotiators are heading to Qatar for talks, while repeating that the denuclearization of Iran is a priority. The President is sending his son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff to lead the negotiating team in Doha. Iran, however, says no talks with the U.S. are currently scheduled, underscoring the fragility of the June 17th interim peace agreement.

The Supreme Court is set to issue its final rulings of the term on Tuesday. The justices will decide whether President Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship can stand under the 14th Amendment. The court will also rule on state bans limiting transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s school sports. In another case, the justices will rule on limits to how much money political candidates can spend in coordination with their parties.

Four time world champion Germany was knocked out on penalties on Monday by underdog Paraguay. The South American nation held out in a 1-all in regulation and extra time. This defeat also marks the first time Germany lost a penalty shootout in 50 years. Meanwhile, African champion Morocco also knocking out the Netherlands on penalties and Brazil defeating Japan 2-1. Team USA will be back in action on Wednesday, playing Bosnia and Herzegovina in California.

The U.S. and Iran agreed to cease attacks over the control of the Strait of Hormuz, as a fragile ceasefire gets tested. President Trump posting on Truth Social on Monday, sayign that Iran has requested a meeting with the U.S. which is set to take place on Tuesday in Doha. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz also warning Iran that President Trump's ‘patience isn't going to last forever.’

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he's sending a bipartisan housing affordability bill to President Trump on Monday. Speaker Johnson said he’s spoken to the President and expects him to sign the measure into law. The legislation passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, clearing the Senate 85-5 and the House 358-32. The bill combines more than 60 proposals aimed at expanding affordable housing, increasing mortgage access and reducing regulatory barriers.

Canada opening the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday, becoming the first nation to advance to the round of 16, with a dramatic late goal from midfielder Stephen Eustáquio. The game marked Canada's first-ever trip beyond the World Cup group stage. The remaining Round of 32 matches begin this week, with Brazil taking on Japan, Germany facing Paraguay, and the Netherlands meeting Morocco. Team USA returns to action on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The death toll is climbing in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes devastated the northern areas of the country. Officials have confirmed at least 235 deaths, with fears that that number will continue to rise. The U.S. is now mobilizing search-and-rescue teams and humanitarian aid as emergency crews race to find survivors. The Department of War is providing aircraft, logistics and personnel to help move rescue teams and supplies into the affected areas.

President Trump says he’s working to strengthen America’s food supply, after signing an executive order at expanding regenerative agriculture practices. The order directs federal agencies to expand regenerative farming programs, advance research and build partnerships to help farmers adopt new practices. The President said he's also asked Congress for billions in supplemental relief payments for farmers.

Following a military funding request from the White House, Republicans are gearing up a third party line package. The package will be largely focused on replenishing weapons stockpiles and increasing funding for the military. In addition to providing supplemental funding, House Speaker Mike Johnson is also trying to use this as a way to pass the SAVE America Act, but that idea has garnered pushback from House conservatives.

Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday night, collapsing buildings and killing at least 164. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes rattled much of the region, with tremors felt as far away as Brazil’s Amazon, a thousand miles away from Caracas. President Delcy Rodríguez urged the population to remain calm, and asked health care professionals to report to hospitals to assist the injured.

President Trump said on Wednesday that he has instructed the Department of Justice to immediately probe oil companies for not lowering gas prices in line with the falling costs, accusing them of price ‘gouging.’ The falling price of gas follows an agreement between the U.S. and Iran to continue the flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump is asking Congress for a supplemental funding package meant to help fund military operations, humanitarian needs and support U.S. farmers. The $88 billion package is likely to a party-line package and would in addition to the annual defense appropriations that Congress is working on right now. The largest part of the pacakge is $67 billion for the Department of War for expenses related to the operations in Iran.

All three candidates backed by New York City Zohran Mamdani won their House primary races on Tuesday, signaling a major shift to the left in New York’s Democratic Party. Meanwhile, Trump-backed Anthony Constantino won the Republican primary to replace Congresswoman Elise Stefanik in New York and is expected to win the heavily Republican district in November. In the New York governor’s race, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will face Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul in November. President Trump has endorsed Blakeman, calling him “MAGA all the way.”

President Trump is saying that oil prices are dropping, while accusing energy companies of keeping gas prices artificially high. Crude oil prices have fallen sharply following the Iran ceasefire. Meanwhile on the deal with Iran, President Trump said Iran had ‘fully and completely agreed’ to the highest level of nuclear inspections going forward. Iran says no inspection visit has been scheduled for nuclear sites struck by the United States.

President Trump made a visit to Pennsylvania on Monday, to spotlight American manufacturing during a visit to Mack Trucks facility. The president thanked the workers and saying American manufacturing is experiencing a renewed growth under his administration, and highlighted his tariffs as helping domestic manufacturers compete against foreign producers. Mack Trucks says it has invested more than $400 million in upgrades and expansions at the Pennsylvania operation over the past decade.

Voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday in New York, Maryland, Utah and South Carolina. Congressional seats and governors' races are in play, as well as a popularity test for Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani. He has endorsed several candidates in House races, including New York City Comptroller Brad Lander in the 10th district and Darializa Avila Chevalier in the 13th district.

President Trump on Tuesday morning, posting on Truth Social saying that Iran has agreed to what he called ‘the highest level of nuclear inspections indefinitely,’ adding that without those commitments, there would be no further talks. The President also saying that the U.S. will keep the Strait of Hormuz open and has suspended plans for a naval blockade, while maintaining forces in the region if needed.

The U.S. Supreme Court is entering the final stretch of its term, with major rulings expected on immigration, presidential authority, elections, gun rights, and transgender athletes. At the top of the list is President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants and some temporary visitors. The justices are weighing whether the Constitution's 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship in those cases.