War Funding: Pentagon Requests $200 Billion Supplemental
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that there is “no definitive time frame” for ending the conflict, which began three weeks ago. The requested funds are intended to sustain the U.S.-Israeli campaign as regional tensions over energy infrastructure mount.
Economic Crisis: National Debt Hits $39 Trillion Amid Surge in Oil Prices
Following strikes on key Iranian and Gulf gas facilities, Brent crude has spiked to $114 a barrel, prompting the Trump administration to temporarily waive maritime shipping laws and ease sanctions on some Russian and Venezuelan oil to tame domestic energy costs.
Security: FBI Probes Former Counterterrorism Chief Over Leaks
The investigation follows Kent’s recent resignation in protest of the war, during which he claimed the U.S. entered the conflict due to external pressure. Authorities are looking into whether he improperly shared sensitive information regarding military strategy before stepping down.
Diplomacy: Trump Urges Global Allies to Secure Strait of Hormuz
During a White House summit with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi, Trump urged allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which remains effectively closed by Iranian forces. The administration is also approving $16 billion in arms sales to Gulf partners like the UAE and Kuwait to bolster regional defenses.