Trump’s Cabinet Meets at Camp David Amid Policy Shifts and Scandals

The retreat, Trump's third visit to the Maryland site during his second term, focused on addressing rising gasoline prices ahead of November midterm elections. During the meeting, a photograph captured Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s notepad, which explicitly outlined a plan to purchase $5 billion to $10 billion in Japanese yen. Meanwhile, the administration faced friction over cybersecurity, as the President publicly dismissed reports linking Iran to a recent attack on Minnesota water systems, choosing instead to criticize Governor Tim Walz for alleged incompetence.

Legislative movement provided some reprieve for the White House, as the Senate health committee advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination for CDC director in a 13-10 vote. Additionally, the Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled a Tuesday hearing for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, following the President's decision to abandon a controversial $1.8 billion fund intended to address what he termed government "weaponization." Other developments include the departure of unofficial Venezuela adviser Mauricio Claver-Carone and a new federal mandate requiring visa bonds of up to $20,000 for applicants from 50 countries.