President Donald Trump announced on Saturday night, August 2, 2026, that he is canceling a planned large-scale attack on Iran. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump cited a request from Iran and Middle East countries connected to the framework of a deal being negotiated. He stated, “Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL.”

The president is traveling back to Washington, D.C., from Bedminster, New Jersey, on Sunday, August 3, just days after convening a Cabinet meeting at Camp David.

In a related development, the Trump administration’s decision to end a subsidy program that helped reduce costs for Medicare drug coverage has raised concerns. This move could undermine the administration’s message on affordability and efforts to cut drug costs ahead of the November midterm elections.

Separately, Senator Dan Sullivan (R) is seeking reelection while facing a primary challenge from another candidate with the same name.

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