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Israel reportedly shared intelligence with the United States about a new, 'specific' Iranian plan to kill President Donald Trump, cited by US outlets as tensions with Iran intensify, including security considerations around Trump's NATO summit departure from Turkey.
The Pentagon, funded at nearly $1 trillion, is reportedly running short of cash as Congress has not approved a roughly $67 billion supplemental funding request, amid disputes over information about the war with Iran and concerns about sustaining operations.
President Trump arrives in Turkey for a NATO summit with doubts about the U.S.-led alliance, citing anger at European allies over Iran-related tensions and defense spending, raising fears the 77-year-old coalition could fracture; he also pressed discussions with Erdoğan on Ukraine-Russia issues and possible F-35 sales.
Thousands of mourners fill Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a tightly choreographed political event along a 10 km route that features red-flag displays and anti-Trump messages as coffins for Khamenei and family pass by; former president Ahmadinejad attends, while Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly. The procession is expected to last 10–12 hours, with events continuing across Iran and Iraq, signaling Iran’s new leadership aiming to project strength amid the mourning.
In a letter released to mark America’s 250th birthday, the first U.S.-born pope praises the nation’s founding ideals but stresses that defending human life includes welcoming immigrants, signaling a clash with Trump’s immigration crackdown and highlighting Vatican concerns about migrants and humanitarian needs.
Oil surged in early 2026 due to Iran-related supply shocks, sending Brent and WTI to levels not seen since 2022, then cooled as the Strait of Hormuz restarted flows and producers boosted output. The disruption forced a detour from earlier multibillion-barrel glut forecasts, with analysts cutting price targets and the IEA projecting a 2026 demand dip and a looming 2027 supply overhang as the world shifts away from fossil fuels.
Job openings held at 7.6 million in May, underscoring a resilient U.S. labor market despite the Iran-related shock and broader economic jitters.
President Trump urged U.S. petrol retailers to cut prices immediately, warning of big problems if they don’t and proposing a target near $2.50 per gallon. He accused gouging, called for California fuel-tax relief, and tied the issue to his broader energy agenda amid Iran tensions and a DOJ probe of major oil companies.
Outgoing Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy told CBS that Donald Trump treats Congress as an “appendage” in the Iran war dispute, recounting a confrontation over a war powers resolution and saying he secured a congressional briefing after the president’s rebuke. Cassidy then withdrew support for the resolution, highlighting his independent stance as Trump-backed Julia Letlow wins the race to replace him. The piece also notes Cassidy’s concerns about domestic priorities, potential votes on the acting attorney general, and Trump-era debates over a so‑called weaponization fund for Trump allies, while the Iran conflict is described with both costs (about $29 billion and 13 American lives so far) and cautious optimism from some Republicans about progress.
Pope Leo XIV plans a secret cardinals’ meeting to consider updating the just-war doctrine for modern warfare after JD Vance challenged the pope’s theological stance; Vance has publicly sparred with Leo over Iran policy and invoked just-war theory, while the pope criticizes wars and urges humanitarian priorities, signaling a potential doctrinal revision that could reshape Catholic guidance on when war is justified.
The White House has asked Congress for an $87.6 billion supplemental—about $67 billion for the DoD—to fund a costly Iran war, but critics say the plan lacks cost transparency, doubles the Pentagon's earlier $29 billion estimate, and is loaded with pork like funding for Florida farmers, elevator repairs, memorial restorations, and Penn Station repairs, prompting opposition from lawmakers who argue funds should go through regular appropriations rather than a wartime package.
The White House is asking Congress for $87.6 billion to cover costs tied to Iran-related military operations, plus funding for U.S. farmers and the Ebola response, as part of a broad supplemental spending package.
The Senate walked back its rebuke of President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, rejecting an attempt to advance a similar war-powers measure in a late-night vote that ended 47-50-1 (Paul present; Cassidy voted against advancing; Collins and Murkowski for; Fetterman against). Trump welcomed the outcome, highlighting intra-party divisions and signaling the ongoing battle over congressional oversight of military action as the Senate has now held 11 Iran‑war votes this year.
House Freedom Caucus members urged Speaker Mike Johnson to advance a third reconciliation bill that is fully paid for, extends a federal abortion funding ban, and accords priority to an America-First national-security agenda—including funding for the Iran war—while also calling for eliminating clean-energy tax credits and other reforms. The push comes as Johnson seeks Trump’s backing to move a floor vote amid internal GOP disputes, with other updates touching AI-labeling proposals, data-center moratoriums, and debates over elections legislation.
Trump’s administration asks Congress for about $88 billion in an emergency funding package to cover the Iran-war costs (about $67.1 billion for the Pentagon, including billions for munitions), plus $11.1 billion for farm relief, and additional funds for Ebola response, DC projects, and infrastructure like a modernized Penn Station, with regulatory tweaks on hemp and E15 fuel on the side. Democrats warn the price tag is high amid opposition to the war, and Republicans are split on how to package the funding, potentially complicating passage of a defense-heavy bill and broader domestic spending.