Escalations in the Middle East, a ceasefire ultimatum for Russia, and a major Supreme Court ruling on federal downsizing.

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   Foreign Policy

   U.S. Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran

   The United States has reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified airstrikes following Tehran's attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, Iran is threatening to halt all Middle East energy exports.

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   Foreign Policy

   Trump Issues 50-Day Ceasefire Deadline to Russia

   President Trump has issued a 50-day deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The administration is threatening to impose steep economic sanctions if Moscow fails to comply.

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   Supreme Court

   Supreme Court Clears Way for Education Department Layoffs

   The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with its planned mass layoffs at the Department of Education. The decision clears a major legal hurdle for the White House's controversial government downsizing efforts.

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   Senate

   Contentious Confirmation Hearing for Todd Blanche

   Todd Blanche, President Trump's former personal defense attorney and nominee to head U.S. intelligence agencies, faces a contentious Senate confirmation hearing today. Senators are expected to grill him over the Epstein files and his involvement in cases against Trump's political rivals.

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   Immigration

   Trump Administration Grapples with ICE Fallout

   The Trump administration is scaling back some immigration enforcement tactics after a series of fatal ICE shootings. However, President Trump appeared to contradict his own administration's new policy by suggesting that traffic stops should continue.

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   Defense

   Trump Addresses Defense Summit Amid Weapon Shortages

   President Trump is set to address a defense technology summit in Pennsylvania today, focusing on major investments in battlefield tech. The speech comes as the ongoing conflict in Iran significantly depletes U.S. supplies of Tomahawk missiles and interceptors.