Newsweek is reporting that President Donald J Trump canceled a bombing campaign targeting Iranian energy infrastructure, despite earlier reports from CBS that the attack had been approved. It said Trump claimed Iran signaled a desire for a deal, leading to fresh negotiations scheduled to take place in Oman. Newsweek noted that Iran denies agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, contrary to Trump's assertions. The report also mentioned a Bermuda-flagged tanker was hit by a cruise missile.
The New York Times reported that the United States dropped a 2,000-pound bomb on a house off southern Iran, which reportedly killed a husband, wife and their 2-year-old child.
Newsweek said President Trump spent the weekend golfing and posted 42 times on Truth Social within three hours. His posts included criticizing Jeannie Pirro regarding the Reflecting Pool, an AI-generated image of him kissing Jesus, a renewed threat to take over Greenland, a fake picture of him with a handcuffed alien, an image of him as Elvis, his face merged with George Washington, and Venezuela depicted as the "51st state."
Newsweek highlighted the new paid API for Truth Social, which allows early access to the president's posts, describing it as a "blatantly illegal money grab" and potentially impeachable. It suggested that while Democrats might investigate if they win in November, Republicans would likely defend Trump. The publication characterized Trump as a "lame duck," noting that his televised Cabinet meetings no longer generate significant news or impact markets. It also pointed to his address on voter fraud and his inability to secure Senate confirmation for his Attorney General pick.