These are today’s top headlines.
Headlines
Trump Declares Victory in the Iran War
President Trump told attendees at a rally in Kentucky that the U.S. won the war with Iran after demolishing Iran’s military capabilities. See Details
The FBI issued a warning that Iran planned to launch a terrorist attack at targets on the West Coast using drones. Link
Senate Majority Leader John Thune denied President Trump’s request to use a talking filibuster to pass the SAVE Act. Read More
Politics
Oklahoma Republican Congressman Kevin Hern announced he will run for the Senate seat vacated by Markwayne Mullin after President Trump nominated Mullin to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security. Link
FBI Director Kash Patel and CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Congressional leaders about renewing the FISA Act. The FBI obtained warrants under FISA to target former Trump campaign aide Carter Page during the Russia investigation. See Details
U.S. News
Tornadoes tore across the Midwest, ravaging Illinois and Indiana. Source
Police identified a new person of interest in the case of Christy Luna, an 8-year-old girl who went missing in 1984. Source
Business
The Trump administration announced trade probes against multiple partners under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 for unfair practices. These probes will likely result in the restoration of tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down. Find out More
The U.S. and its allies released hundreds of millions of barrels of oil from strategic reserves to lessen price shocks as the war with Iran continues. See Details
World News
Iran attacked three commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks came as Iran attempts to drive up oil prices to force the U.S. and Israel to end the war. Find out More
The military’s use of AI in the Iran War led to questions from members of Congress about human oversight over targeting and use. Source
Police arrested three Norwegian brothers of Iraqi origin as suspects in the bombing outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo. Source
Entertainment
Critics slam Meghan Markle for a ‘desperate cash grab’ as Markle is charging $2,288 for a luxury retreat in Australia. Find out More
A-List actress Nicole Kidman made her first public comments following her divorce from country music superstar Keith Urban. Source
Sports
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and his family members are transferring their shares of the team to their children after the Epstein files exposed Tisch contacting Epstein about a “working girl. Source
Rhonda Rousey slammed UFC for poor fighter pay and match quality as she promotes her fight against fellow MMA legend Gina Carano. Find out More
Off the Wall
A Finnish couple won a barrel of ale in an annual ‘wife carrying’ contest. Link