“SHOCKING TURN: Trump Secretly Presses for Gaza Ceasefire—While Advisers Plot Military Escalation Behind Closed Doors, Press Secretary Says ‘He Wants the War to End’”
Insiders claim Trump is privately urging peace talks, even as hawks in his inner circle push for more aggression. Is Trump the unexpected voice of restraint—or just playing both sides?
Biden’s Balancing Act: Gaza War, Medicaid Clashes, and Mounting Pressure Over Jerome Powell
In a whirlwind week for the White House, Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt addressed a wide array of mounting political flashpoints—from U.S.-Israel coordination on the war in Gaza, to intra-party clashes over Medicaid reform, to an explosive new controversy surrounding Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. As the Biden administration walks a tightrope between diplomacy, domestic policy, and economic oversight, the message from the podium is clear: the President is staying the course.
A Fragile Push for Peace in Gaza
At the center of global headlines remains the ongoing war in Gaza—a humanitarian catastrophe that President Biden has repeatedly vowed to help end. Speaking to reporters, Leavitt reaffirmed the President’s personal investment in pushing toward a ceasefire. “This has been a priority for the President since he took office,” she said, noting the administration’s “constant communication” with Israeli leadership.
Israeli Minister Ron Dermer’s visit to Washington this week underscores renewed diplomatic engagement. While no formal announcement has been made about the outcomes of those talks, the administration is reportedly working behind the scenes to broker another hostage deal and secure a halt in the violence.
President Biden, Leavitt emphasized, “wants to see [the war] end. He wants to save lives.” Notably, she highlighted the President’s success in securing the release of all American hostages held in Gaza—a point that the White House sees as both a humanitarian win and a political one, especially as domestic pressure grows over the administration’s stance on Israel’s military campaign.
But Biden is facing mounting challenges from both progressives—who want a more assertive condemnation of Israeli military actions—and conservatives, who insist that continued U.S. support for Israel’s defense is non-negotiable. As images of civilian casualties in Gaza continue to dominate global headlines, Biden’s balancing act becomes ever more delicate.
Medicaid Reform: Republicans Clash as Tillis Breaks Ranks
On the domestic front, an unexpected wedge has opened within the Republican Party. Senator Thom Tillis took to the Senate floor with fierce criticism of the GOP’s sweeping budget bill, branding it a betrayal of former President Trump’s promise to protect Medicaid. He claimed the legislation, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill” by supporters, could cut vital healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
The White House was quick to hit back. “He is just wrong,” Leavitt declared. “This bill protects Medicaid for those who truly deserve this program—the needy, pregnant women, children, and sick Americans who physically cannot work.”
According to Leavitt, the bill merely asks able-bodied adults to contribute by working at least 20 hours per week, a requirement she framed as fair and necessary to preserve the integrity of the system. “This ensures that the benefits are there for the people who need them, while cutting out waste, fraud, and abuse,” she added.
One of the most controversial provisions in the bill would also purge an estimated 1.4 million undocumented immigrants from receiving Medicaid benefits—an effort Republicans are touting as a necessary cost-saving measure, and critics are calling a morally hazardous move that risks public health.
Despite Senator Tillis’s vocal dissent, Leavitt confidently projected that the bill would pass. “We’re confident this bill is going to be back at the White House by the 4th of July,” she said, signaling that the administration views his defection as politically inconvenient but not fatal to the bill’s prospects.
Jerome Powell in Hot Water: White House Caught Off Guard
Just as the administration was attempting to consolidate messaging on both international diplomacy and domestic healthcare, a new storm erupted around Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. First reported by a major network, Powell is now facing allegations that he lied to Congress about the scope and cost of the Fed’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation project.
Senator Cynthia Lummis has called for an official investigation into whether Powell misrepresented details of the Fed’s luxurious new digs—raising concerns that he may have committed a federal crime by misleading lawmakers. With interest rates still stubbornly high and Powell under fire from multiple economic fronts, this accusation lands at a sensitive time.
Leavitt, clearly caught off guard, offered a measured but cautious response. “I’ll have to take a look at those allegations and I will raise them to the President’s attention,” she said, signaling that the White House has not yet taken an official position but is monitoring developments closely.
This scandal has the potential to snowball. Powell, who has largely maintained bipartisan support despite policy criticisms, could now face his most serious credibility test to date. If further evidence substantiates the claims, calls for his resignation or even legal consequences could reverberate throughout the financial sector—triggering uncertainty at a time when the economy is already grappling with inflation and global instability.
Mayoral Race Silence and Political Caution
As the press conference shifted to more domestic political topics, one reporter pressed Leavitt on whether President Biden would endorse a candidate in the high-profile New York City mayoral race. “The President was asked that yesterday by Maria Bartiromo, and he refused to give an endorsement,” Leavitt responded. “So you won’t get one from me at this podium unless he wants me to do that.”
This kind of tight-lipped neutrality reflects Biden’s broader political strategy: avoid unnecessary entanglements that might fracture the Democratic coalition ahead of the 2026 midterms or the 2028 presidential race. With key urban voters already divided over policing, housing, and economic recovery, any endorsement would be more likely to create tension than unity.
A Critical Juncture for Biden’s Presidency
From international conflict to domestic infighting and regulatory scandal, the Biden administration is navigating treacherous waters. The President’s foreign policy instincts are being tested in Gaza, his economic agenda is under fire from both sides of the aisle, and the central bank’s integrity is now in question.
And yet, the White House remains publicly calm and committed to its long-term goals: ending the Gaza war, securing Medicaid, restoring economic stability, and preserving public trust.
It remains to be seen whether the administration’s quiet confidence will hold—especially as more facts emerge about Powell’s conduct, and as political infighting within both parties threatens to derail legislative momentum.
But one thing is clear: July 4th may mark more than just America’s independence—it may be the deadline for a major legislative and political reckoning.