A look at how U.S. policy opened access to billions in Iranian funds, the key transfers that followed, and the policy debate about whether the money was controlled or helped Tehran advance its goals.
On Fox News Sunday, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz defended Operation Epic Fury and said President Trump has not taken any military options off the table. Waltz promised no Iraq-style occupation and suggested seizing enriched uranium remains on the list of possible moves.
A recent analysis lays out how Tehran paired brutal street repression with a fast, staged information campaign. The goal was to crush dissent at home and keep shaping opinions abroad, especially against Israel and the United States.
Sen. John Kennedy tells Newsmax that President Trump did not start a war by striking Iran but tried to prevent one. He cites intelligence on Iran's rebuilding of missiles and alleged cooperation with China and Russia. Critics demand congressional approval. The argument now heads to Washington.
House Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford warned about Iran-linked networks, urged more Homeland Security funding, and criticized political gamesmanship after a suspected embassy bombing in Oslo. He also noted U.S. weapons makers pledging higher production.
Two improvised devices were thrown and ignited near Gracie Mansion during a counter-protest. Officials say the charges contained TATP, a highly unstable explosive linked to past terror attacks. The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force is leading the probe.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Trump called for what he described as the largest U.S. bombing campaign yet against Iran, as officials report strikes on key Iranian vessels and missile infrastructure.
President Trump removed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and named Senator Markwayne Mullin to take over at the end of March. Senior adviser Corey Lewandowski is also leaving amid questions about a $200 million ad contract and who approved it. The move follows tense congressional testimony and media reports suggesting the contract process was limited to a few firms.
U.S. Southern Command said American and Ecuadorian forces launched coordinated operations against groups it calls narco-terrorists in Ecuador. The move follows recent U.S. strikes on drug vessels and fits a broader push to choke cartel operations in the hemisphere.
Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the War Department will stop sending officers to several Ivy League and elite schools for professional military education starting in the 2026-27 year and will review internal war colleges to refocus on combat readiness.