Anna Kelly

US President Donald Trump reported over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures in 2025, including $800 million from World Liberty Financial and $635 million from Trump meme coins. His traditional businesses, such as golf courses and resorts, also contributed, with Mar-a-Lago's revenue rising to $77 million.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to brief House Republicans on military funding goals and a party-line bill during a classified meeting. Lawmakers will also question him about the Trump administration's agreement with Iran to end the war, while Trump advocates for a $350 billion Pentagon reconciliation package and increased missile production. The House Appropriations Committee will markup its 2027 defense funding bill.

The Trump administration is targeting 'birth tourism' through visa enforcement, disrupting a West African network involving over 100 individuals and identifying more than 400 suspected cases from Europe linked to six companies. The State Department revoked visas and warned hospitals, citing visa fraud tied to securing U.S. citizenship for children born in America.

The U.S. will need at least three years to restore munitions depleted during its 38-day Iran bombing campaign, with key systems like Tomahawk and THAAD interceptors requiring until 2030-2031 to replenish. The conflict cost $29 billion, and while the White House claims sufficient stockpiles, analysts warn of a 'window of vulnerability' for potential conflicts, particularly in the Western Pacific.

The White House described the Abraham Accords as a 'complement' to a potential Iran war deal, downplaying President Trump's push for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey to normalize relations with Israel. While Trump suggested these nations join the accords during a call with Gulf leaders, a White House official acknowledged skepticism about linking the accords to a peace deal, warning it could 'screw the whole thing up.'

Pope Leo XIV condemned President Trump's threat to destroy Iran's civilization, calling it 'truly unacceptable' and urging peace. The White House defended Iran's actions, claiming the regime has committed human rights abuses and justifies military action.