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President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants starting with the largest facility if Tehran does not comply. Iran responded with defiance, with senior officials stating the country 'will not hesitate in defending its people and land' and threatening to destroy Middle East water and energy infrastructure if the US attacks Iranian power plants.
Since the start of the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, approximately 1,500 people have been killed, with homes destroyed and ancient sites damaged. The Strait of Hormuz closure has created major supply chain disruptions affecting global food and energy markets, raising concerns about inflation and economic impacts worldwide.
Trump praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during a gathering of Europe's far-right leaders in Budapest, offering his backing as Orbán faces his toughest election campaign in 16 years in office. The US president's endorsement of the populist leader has drawn international attention.
Trump threatened to deploy ICE agents to US airports to conduct security operations if congressional Democrats do not immediately agree to fund airport safety measures. Border czar Tom Homan indicated that 14 airports across the country would be involved in the operation.
Trump responded to former FBI director Robert Mueller's death by saying 'Good, I'm Glad,' drawing criticism from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers. Mueller had led the investigation into Russian involvement in the 2016 presidential election.
The US government registered the web domain 'aliens.gov' following Trump's directive to federal agencies to release files related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). The domain registration occurred approximately one month after the president issued his order.
Trump and RFK Jr. had touted leucovorin as a treatment for autism, causing outpatient prescriptions for the drug to increase 71 percent. The FDA subsequently approved the drug only for folate deficiency, effectively walking back its promotion for autism treatment.
A Christopher Columbus statue, a replica of one toppled by protesters in 2020, was installed on the White House grounds outside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The placement reflects the Trump administration's focus on restoring controversial historical monuments.
The Supreme Court is considering a case brought by the Republican National Committee seeking to toss mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, which could disenfranchise thousands of voters in upcoming midterm elections. Critics warn that the majority of such ballots are cast by Democrats.
Industry insiders reported that new cryptocurrency regulations narrowing securities definitions could provide significant benefits to the Trump family's crypto projects. The regulatory shifts come as the administration moves to revise crypto oversight.