Here are today’s top stories in politics, business, world affairs, sports, and pop culture to get your day started.
Headlines
Trump to Deliver Primetime Oval Office Address
President Trump will address the nation tonight at 9 PM from the Oval Office. Trump’s speech is billed as an important update on the war with Iran. See Details
President Trump will attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court on his executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of illegal aliens. Trump is the first President to attend Supreme Court oral arguments in American history. Read More
A federal judge ordered construction stopped on President Trump’s proposed new ballroom. The Trump Department of Justice filed an immediate appeal. Source
Politics
President Trump signed an executive order limiting the United States Postal Service to sending mail-in ballots only to a confirmed list of U.S. citizens. Source
Lawmakers are looking to regulate prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket. Critics contend these sites operate as unregulated gambling operations. See Details
A new poll showed President Trump’s approval rating on the economy dipping to a low of 31% as high gas prices take their toll on voters. Link
U.S. News
62% of Americans oppose sending ground troops into Iran, with only 14% infavor, according to an Economist-YouGov poll. Read More
A Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the buttocks while escorting the former First Lady through the Philadelphia Airport. Find out More
NASA’s Artemis II mission to the moon is seen as the next step in an eventual flight to Mars. Read More
Business
Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid warned the Federal Reserve may have to hike interest rates to address spiking inflation rates resulting from the Iran War. See Details
Oracle will lay off as many as 30,000 employees as it ramps up spending on AI and fears of AI-caused economic disruption grow. Source
Market Report
| Symbol | Last Close | % Change | |
| Dow Jones | DJIA | $37,000.00 | 2.49% |
| S&P 500 | SPX | $5,000.00 | 2.91% |
| Nasdaq Composite | IXIC | $15,000.00 | 3.83% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | $286.86 | 5.02% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | $371.75 | 4.64% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | $253.79 | 2.90% |
| Microsoft Corp. | MSFT | $370.17 | 3.12% |
World News
The White House continues to express optimism that it can strike a diplomatic deal to end the war with Iran. The war, now in its fifth week, disrupted the global economy after Iran shut down oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Source
Polls in Hungary show the opposition party widening its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling party. Orban is a close ally of President Trump. See Details
Entertainment
Pop star Lizzo revealed she lost her virginity in her 30s, stating that she was waiting until she won her first Grammy. Link
Taylor Swift released the music video for her ‘Elizabeth Taylor’ song. The video is the third released from her 2025 ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Album. Link
Sports
The NFL announced Las Vegas will host the 2029 Super Bowl, the second time in five years that Vegas will host the Big Game. Find out More
Tiger Woods announced he is stepping away from golf to receive treatment following his recent arrest for DUI. Read More
Off the Wall
A South African politician went snorkeling in a giant pothole to draw attention to the city of Johannesburg’s poor public services. See Details
