The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to request over $200 billion in emergency supplemental funding from Congress to support ongoing military operations in Iran, potentially using the request to retroactively justify the conflict. While House Speaker Mike Johnson and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have not ruled out the large funding package, lawmakers, especially Democrats, have expressed concerns about the lack of congressional authorization and the political challenges in passing such a bill. President Trump defended the surprise nature of the strikes on Iran, compared them to Pearl Harbor, confirmed the funding request, and downplayed the economic impact despite disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Pearl, a 2-year-old Chihuaha, has been officially named the world's shortest living dog by Guinness World Records. She is 5 inches long, shorter than a Popsicle stick at just 3.59 inches tall, and weighs 1.22 pounds - a huge gain on the less than one ounce she weighed at birth. Her owner, Vanesa Semler, said she is "blessed to have her" and Pearl has become an internet sensation, with thousands of people around the world celebrating her achievement.
Fox News has settled a defamation lawsuit with Venezuelan businessman Majed Khalil, after former Fox Business host Lou Dobbs accused him of playing a role in rigging the 2020 election. The two sides have now settled the case amicably, with Fox News declining further comment. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of fact-checking and accuracy in reporting.
Tom Sizemore is in critical condition after suffering a brain aneurysm Saturday. He is currently in intensive care and his family is waiting for updates. Sizemore is known for his roles in hit crime and war movies, such as "Heat," "Natural Born Killers," "Pearl Harbor" and "Black Hawk Down," and has had a long battle with drug addiction.