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Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen as Iran's new supreme leader. Trump has previously called Mojtaba an 'unacceptable' choice, raising concerns about potential escalation of the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated there will be more casualties in the US war with Iran, as the number of US service members killed has reached seven. Video evidence shows a US Tomahawk missile struck a base near a bombed Iranian school in Minab, killing scores of children.
Global oil prices surged above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 due to the Iran war, though Trump claimed the conflict is 'very complete' and prices later settled around $85 a barrel. US stock markets closed on a high following Trump's comments, though California gas prices rose above $5 per gallon.
Trump threatened to refuse signing any bills until Congress approves a strict voter ID act, which would limit voting access and is based on his unfounded claims about noncitizens stealing elections. Trump also cheered an FBI subpoena of Arizona 2020 election records as part of efforts to spread false claims about voting.
Trump ally Senator Lindsey Graham issued threats to Saudi Arabia, warning of 'consequences' if the kingdom does not join US strikes against Iran. This reflects ongoing pressure on Gulf allies to support the military campaign.
Mexican President Sheinbaum told Trump to stop illegal arms trafficking from the United States to Mexico during a summit. Trump had claimed he wanted to eradicate cartels but made comments about Mexico's president deemed sexist during his summit speech.
Democrats filed new war powers resolutions and called for public hearings on Iran strikes, demanding that Trump allies including Defense Secretary Hegseth and Secretary of State Rubio be forced to testify to Congress about what they characterized as an 'unnecessary war.'
ICE launched 'Operation Buckeye' targeting Somali Americans in Ohio, with right-wing influencers making claims about fraudulent Somali businesses. This follows Trump's repeated use of racist language against the Somali community in December.
A judge halted the Trump administration's move to restrict immigration appeals, representing part of a broader dispute between the independent federal judiciary and the executive branch's immigration court system.
A golf club firm owned by Trump's sons Eric and Donald Jr. merged with a drone manufacturer in a move to take the drone firm public, representing the latest business activity by Trump family members while Trump is in the White House.