U.S. and Iran officials are close to drafting a memorandum to end their conflict after weeks of talks and a fragile ceasefire. President Trump says the sides are "getting a lot closer" to a deal but warns military action remains a possibility.
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President Trump declares hostilities with Iran have ended as the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline passes. Legal experts and some lawmakers dispute the claim, citing ongoing military actions including a naval blockade.
Navy Secretary John Phelan departs immediately amid tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over shipbuilding and naval strategy. His exit follows a series of high-level military dismissals under the Trump administration.
The Atlantic has revealed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive operational details about military strikes in Yemen, contradicting previous administration claims that no war plans were discussed. This information was inadvertently shared with journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, who was added to an encrypted messaging group that included top Trump administration officials. The leak has prompted significant concern in Washington, leading to a call for an expedited inspector general investigation by Senator Roger Wicker, highlighting the need for improved security measures for handling sensitive communications.
Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas has condemned Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on hundreds of military promotions, calling it a "paralyzing" move and a "national security problem." GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley also weighed in, calling the policy "a national security problem" and promising to end it if elected. The hold on military promotions has been ongoing for months, creating a national security issue.
Avril Haines, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, has warned that a domestic debt default could lead to global uncertainty, and that Russia and China would likely take advantage of the situation to portray the U.S. as a chaotic and unstable nation. She also noted that the Russian military is facing significant shortfalls and would be unable to sustain its current operations without a mandatory mobilization and third-party ammunition supplies.
A bipartisan group of senators have introduced the RESTRICT Act, which would give the executive branch new powers to take action against tech companies with ties to foreign adversaries. This comes in response to concerns about the data collection and algorithm control of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok. If passed, the bill would be the first major piece of legislation to address the security risks posed by foreign-owned tech companies.