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US president announces the new Air Force One, a Qatari-donated jet, will undergo upgrades following reports it lacks missile-defense capabilities. The decision follows security concerns raised about the aircraft's current defenses.

The US and Iran have escalated tensions after a tentative ceasefire collapsed, with the US resuming a blockade and Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz. Renewed strikes and retaliatory actions, including US attacks on civilian infrastructure and Iran's strikes on Gulf bases, have pushed the situation toward renewed conflict. The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Trump's escalatory rhetoric further strained relations, complicating peace talks.

The Trump administration issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists over their reporting on security concerns related to the new Air Force One, which President Donald Trump received as a gift from Qatar. The report claimed the newer jet lacked advanced security features compared to older models, prompting a Secret Service-ordered plane swap during a trip to England. The White House denied any security shortcomings on the new aircraft.

Donald Trump earned $2.2 billion in his first year as president, surpassing his previous earnings as a CEO. The article details his financial gains through crypto ventures, stock trading, and other assets, as well as controversies including the Qatari-gifted Air Force One and ethical concerns over stock trades timed with policy announcements.

The Qatari-donated Boeing VC-25B Bridge aircraft, painted in red, white, and blue, has begun commissioning flights at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as part of its transition to an interim presidential aircraft. The move follows delays in Boeing’s replacement of aging Air Force One planes, with the Bridge aircraft intended to provide secure transportation for the president until 2028.