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Trump meets cabinet at Camp David
The gist
Trump convened his Cabinet at Camp David on Jul 31, 2026, as the Iran war continued.
The retreat later ended early after an F-16 intercepted an aircraft over restricted airspace.
How it unfolded
- Jul 31, 2026Trump convened Cabinet members at Camp David, Maryland, as the war with Iran continued; those pictured included Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Sep 15, 2026A new Congressional Budget Office analysis found the war with Iran has cost the U.S. government around $38 billion and contributed to growing inflation.
- Sep 18, 2026White House weekend guidance listed Trump at Camp David on Saturday with an 8 a.m. period of "Executive Time"; the Saturday schedule included no public appearance or travel to Mississippi.