We’re now on day three of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. President Trump says the military operation in Iran is “very close to over,” as the White House announces the beginning of an economic operation meant to pressure the regime.
On Capitol Hill, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano told lawmakers the 2026 tax filing season is a success, as lawmakers on both sides question the agency’s performance. Meanwhile, the Government Operations Subcommittee is examining fraud occurring nationwide in many state-level programs like Medicaid.
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz testified today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about reforms at the U.N., and how the U.S. is combating the Chinese Communist Party’s influence in international bodies.