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The U.S. military launched a new round of daytime strikes against Iran, seeking to further disable its capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. reimposed a blockade of the waterway on Tuesday.
President Trump reportedly held on Tuesday a Situation Room strategy session for a new and broad offensive against Tehran, according to Axios. Experts told The Hill there’s little reason to expect a different outcome as the “vicious cycle” begins again.
Trump on Wednesday is set to attend a roundtable at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit in Carlisle, Pa.
The Senate will hold hearings to examine the nominations of Todd Blanche as attorney general and Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence. Acting Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Russell Vought will testify in the House.
Trump’s unrelenting push for the SAVE America Act and filibuster reform has lawmakers worried, and his latest threats to force a government shutdown elevate the risk of a prolonged shutdown before the election.
Two fatal shootings within the span of a week have heightened scrutiny of immigration agents and the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. But Trump on Wednesday morning said the agency shouldn’t pause its traffic stops, despite the violent outcomes.
Today is the second annual Hill Nation Summit. The daylong bipartisan event will foster dual-party conversations on the top issues facing the country from voices like Sens. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) and more. Follow along here.
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