The two leaders are expected to discuss Australia’s rare-earth minerals, trade and the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
What to know today
- TRUMP-ALBANESE MEETING: President Donald Trump is meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House this morning, where the two are expected to discuss Australia’s rare-earth minerals, trade and the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
- GAZA CEASEFIRE: Trump said late last night that the ceasefire in Gaza remains in place after Israel launched strikes in the territory and accused Hamas of violating the truce with attacks on its forces in the Rafah area.
- LIVE-FIRE PROBE: The Marines Corps has launched an investigation after the California Highway Patrol said an artillery round “detonated overhead prematurely” during a 250th anniversary celebration for the service branch at Camp Pendleton, which was attended by Vice President JD Vance.
