Is Trump Turning Your Phone Into His Next Power Play?

This one’s packed with power plays and parade chaos:

• Trump’s G7 visit sparks global tension over tariffs and war talk
• The Trump family launches a gold-plated phone and wireless plan just in time for election season
• A D.C. military parade meant to celebrate ends with dozens in the hospital

Let’s get into it.

Politics

Trade Talks or Tension Talks, Why Did Trump Show Up at the G7?

Briefing: President Trump is attending the G7 summit in Canada, where he’s meeting with world leaders to talk about trade, security, and global conflicts. But tensions are running high especially over new U.S. tariffs and ongoing wars.

Details: President Trump showed up at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, to meet with leaders from other powerful countries like the UK, Canada, France, Japan, and Germany. Right now, many of these allies are frustrated with the U.S. because of Trump’s decision to place high tariffs (taxes on imported goods) on things like steel, cars, and electronics. Countries like Canada and Mexico are being hit hard by these new trade rules.

Instead of the usual friendly group photo and joint statement at the end of the summit, Canada’s leader Mark Carney decided to skip the joint message altogether, likely to avoid more conflict with Trump.

Trump is also holding one-on-one meetings with leaders, including Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who wants more military support in the war against Russia. Other topics on the table include the war in Gaza and growing tensions between Israel and Iran. Trump is expected to share his views, but many allies are nervous about how his policies may shake up their own plans.

Why It Matters: This summit is supposed to show unity between top world powers, but instead, it’s revealing cracks in the relationships. Trump’s tough trade policies are upsetting long-time allies, and the lack of a shared final message shows that not everyone is on the same page. On the business side, these tariffs are already affecting prices, hurting companies, and making global supply chains more unstable. Big industries like car manufacturing are watching closely.

On the global security side, the world is dealing with serious issues from Russia’s war in Ukraine to growing threats in the Middle East. If G7 leaders can’t work together, it could make these problems even harder to fix. (NBC NEWS)

AI can help spot signs of trouble between countries before things get worse. Tools like Dataminr and Primer AI scan news and social media to catch rising tension early like arguments over trade. Other tools like Palantir and BloombergGPT use AI to predict what could happen if a country adds new taxes (like Trump’s tariffs), including how prices might change or which industries could be affected. These AI systems help governments and businesses plan ahead. (Palantir)

Tech

Is Trump Turning Your Phone Into His Next Power Play?

Briefing: Donald Trump’s sons, Eric and Donald Jr., just launched Trump Mobile, a new wireless phone service and smartphone brand. It’s aimed at competing with the big names like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.

Details:The new plan, called the 47 Plan, costs $47.45 a month and offers unlimited talk, text, and data (with high speeds for the first 20 GB). It also comes with extras like telemedicine, roadside help, and international texting to over 100 countries. Along with the plan, they’ve launched a gold-colored Android smartphone called the T1 Phone, priced at $499. It’s available for pre-order now and is being promoted as “Made in America,” although the company hasn’t said who’s making it. Trump Mobile doesn’t run its own network, it’s a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), meaning it rents service from the major carriers. That lets users keep their current phones or buy the new T1. The launch happened June 16 at Trump Tower, exactly 9 years after Trump first announced his 2016 presidential run.

Why It Matters: This move is part of the Trump family’s push to expand their business empire using their political brand. It ties into Trump’s long-standing “America First” message, promoting U.S.-made products and calling out companies that manufacture overseas. It also raises fresh questions about mixing politics with business, especially since the service could attract customers based more on political loyalty than tech quality. Trump Mobile now joins a growing list of celebrity-run mobile carriers trying to carve out niche audiences. (CNN)

Will Trump Mobile use AI to collect and target user data politically? Based on past behavior, like the Trump-linked Cambridge Analytica scandal, it's possible user data could be used for political profiling. Can it compete with AI-driven telecom giants? Probably not; Trump Mobile leases networks and lacks the AI tools major carriers like Verizon (Verizon AI) and T-Mobile (T-Mobile AI) use to power their service. (The guardian)

Law

What Went Wrong at D.C.'s Military Parade That Sent Over 30 People to the Hospital?

Briefing: On June 14, 2025, Washington, D.C. held a massive military parade to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday. The event featured about 6,000 soldiers, tanks, helicopters, and aircraft rolling down Constitution Avenue. But the celebration took a turn when dozens of people needed medical help during the parade.

Details: D.C. Fire & EMS said they treated 48 people during the event, and 31 of them had to be taken to hospitals. Thankfully, none of the injuries were life-threatening. There were no reports of serious injuries, arrests, or deaths. The parade, which happened on President Trump’s birthday, had tight security with 19 miles of fencing, bike racks, concrete barriers, bag checks, and road closures. Cleanup crews got to work as soon as the event wrapped up.

Why It Matters: Big public events like this can stretch city services to the limit. Even when things don’t turn violent or chaotic, emergency crews still have to be ready to handle everything from heat exhaustion to crowd-related injuries. It’s a reminder of how much effort and planning it takes to keep large gatherings safe. (FOX 5)

Could smart tech have spotted health risks earlier at the D.C. parade? AI tools like Viso Suite and YOLOv8 can track crowd density, detect falls, and send alerts before things get out of hand. Cities like Ahmedabad have already used this tech to prevent stampedes. Wearables and biometric AI are also being tested to catch individual health issues in crowds. (Ultralytics)

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