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- U.S. and Israel Launch Major Strikes on Iran — The Trump administration kicked off heavy airstrikes (called Operation Epic Fury) targeting Iranian leaders and military sites. This has escalated into an ongoing war, with the Pentagon saying Iran’s forces are “depleted” but the fight is just starting.
- Congress Rejects War Powers Resolution — The Senate voted 53-47 against a measure that would have limited Trump’s ability to keep military action going without more approval. Most Republicans backed the president, while some Democrats pushed back hard.
- Trump Says U.S. Should Help Pick Iran’s Next Leader — President Trump stated he wants a role in choosing who runs Iran after the current regime, calling a potential successor (like Mojtaba Khamenei) “unacceptable.” This signals the goal might include regime change.
- Pentagon Confirms Strike Killed Iranian Plotter Against Trump — Defense officials said a key Iranian figure who planned to assassinate President Trump was taken out in the strikes—tying the conflict directly to past threats.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Fired — Trump removed Noem from her DHS role amid criticism over immigration enforcement and other issues. He’s nominating Senator Markwayne Mullin as replacement—big shake-up at the border security agency.
- Ongoing Partial Government Shutdown Hits DHS — Funding fights led to a partial shutdown affecting Homeland Security, sparking worries about air travel, World Cup security planning, and more as spring break nears.
- Trump Hosts AI Leaders on Energy Pledge — The president met with tech companies to get them to build their own power sources so AI data centers don’t drive up household electric bills—aiming to keep energy costs stable.
- Immigration Enforcement Surge Causes Court Backlog — Trump’s tough policies are flooding courts with cases, data shows—leading to faster deportations but also legal challenges and debates over due process.
- White House Nominations and Bilateral Meetings Continue — Trump sent more nominees to the Senate and held meetings with foreign leaders (like Ukraine and Philippines), keeping diplomacy active even during the Iran focus.
- Early 2026 Midterm Primary Results Roll In — States like Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas held first primaries—giving early clues on how voters feel about the administration’s moves ahead of November elections.
These government actions are moving fast—especially the Iran conflict—which could push oil prices higher, affect defense stocks, create economic uncertainty, or even boost certain energy plays. Stay alert to how Washington decisions hit your wallet and investments. Things can change quickly!
