Navy Secretary John C. Phelan exits abruptly after just over a year amid Epstein flight log controversy. Undersecretary Hung Cao steps in as acting chief.
Dallas spends $200K to study buyout of GAF and Tamko shingle factories emitting 260+ tons of pollution yearly into West Dallas and Joppa neighborhoods.
Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz despite Trump ceasefire extension, escalating tensions as nuclear talks hang in balance amid $500M daily blockade losses.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leads global push on critical minerals with Canada and Korea while managing inflation and U.S. fiscal challenges at home.
