On June 11, 2025, President Trump announced a preliminary trade agreement with China, including allowing Chinese students to study in the U.S. and China supplying rare earth minerals. The U.S. will impose 55% tariffs on China, while China maintains 10% tariffs on the U.S.

The U.S. is discouraging countries from attending a UN conference in New York from June 17-20, 2025, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, focused on a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. The U.S. warned of diplomatic consequences for countries taking "anti-Israel actions."

On June 10, 2025, Argentina's Supreme Court upheld Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's conviction, confirming a 6-year prison term and disqualification from holding public office. The court gave her five days to surrender but rejected the immediate detention request.

On June 11 and 12, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before a Senate subcommittee regarding the war in Ukraine, acknowledging Russia as the aggressor. Hegseth emphasized that ending the war, even with a favorable outcome for Russia, would serve American interests.

House and Senate Republicans are at odds over President Trump's budget bill, with the House addressing corrections and the Senate planning changes including adjusting the SALT cap. Substantial Senate changes could force a conference in July.

The US House of Representatives advanced Donald Trump’s $9.4 billion federal spending cut package, targeting areas including public media, global health programs, and refugee assistance. The package includes 21 budget rescissions and requires congressional approval.

Senate Republicans, as part of President Trump’s bill, proposed changes to SNAP, where states with payment error rates above 6 percent would cover some benefit costs, starting in fiscal 2028. The Senate bill also decreases federal administrative costs by 25 percent, starting in fiscal year 2027.

On June 11, 2025, President Trump's 'two week' deadline for Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine expired without additional pressure measures from the US. Trump expressed doubt in Putin's concern for human cost.

The UN General Assembly is voting on a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and the opening of border crossings for aid. The resolution condemns the use of starvation as a method of warfare and calls for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces.

A June 2025 Pew Research Center survey indicates a decline in the image of the U.S. under Donald Trump, with 15 out of 24 surveyed countries showing decreased favorability. The survey indicates widespread distrust of Trump's international decision-making, with 80% viewing him as arrogant.

On June 11, 2025, Argentine President Javier Milei announced the relocation of Argentina's embassy to Jerusalem in 2026. The move aims to honor the historical friendship between Argentina and Israel and strengthen ties.

On June 11, 2025, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves outlined the division of over £600 billion ($810 billion) in annual spending across UK departments. These allocations are expected to significantly impact the UK economy.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' spending review, announced around June 11-12, 2025, allocated over £2 trillion in public spending. The review included increased council tax for police funding, and a £29bn boost for the NHS.

On June 11, 2025, an opinion proposes that the Trump administration should pursue a minerals-for-security deal with North Korea, leveraging its large rare earth mineral deposits. Such a deal could reduce nuclear tensions, halt missile threats, and foster peace on the Korean peninsula.

On June 12, 2025, the Constitutional Court (TC) dismissed Clara Ponsatí's appeal against the Supreme Court's (TS) decision to maintain arrest warrants for sedition. After the crime of sedition was repealed in 2022, the judge considered the facts as disobedience.

On June 11, 2025, the Second Circuit heard arguments regarding Donald Trump's attempt to move his state criminal conviction case to federal court, marking his third attempt. Trump was convicted of 34 felonies for falsifying business records related to hush-money payments.

On June 11, 2025, protests against Trump's immigration policies occurred nationwide, including in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. These protests led to clashes with police and the implementation of curfews in some cities.

Governors Kathy Hochul (New York), J.B. Pritzker (Illinois), and Tim Walz (Minnesota) testified before Congress about sanctuary policies. The hearing, led by Republicans, addressed immigration policies.

Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., expressed concerns about ongoing ICE operations in California, urging the administration to prioritize removing criminals over peaceful residents. He also condemned the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles.

On June 10, 2025, Senate Democrats requested details on a multibillion-dollar transaction between the Trump family's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, and investors. The senators are concerned about potential conflicts of interest due to Trump's involvement and the launch of the USD1 stablecoin.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz proposed ending the Federal Reserve's authority to pay interest to banks, estimating a $1.1 trillion savings over a decade. The proposal aims to eliminate the interest rate on reserve balances (IORB) program, costing taxpayers $100 billion annually.

Published on June 11, 2025, an opinion piece analyzes Trump's budget, highlighting large tax cuts for the wealthy, cuts to health insurance, and $155 billion for border control.

On June 11, 2025, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the Trump administration is likely to extend the pause on tariffs, contingent on good-faith negotiations. The US is working towards trade deals with 18 partners, including the EU.