Senator Bill Cassidy reported a change in his stance regarding military action in Iran following a briefing from Vice President Kamala Harris and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. He stated that the briefing clarified achievable objectives related to Iran’s nuclear capabilities, which influenced his reconsideration of support for military strikes.

U.S. Central Command has announced that U.S. forces targeted additional sites near the Strait of Hormuz following an Iranian strike on a vessel in the area. The incident also involved an attack aimed at a U.S. ally, as reported by Aaron Navarro from the White House.

A judge has ruled that Dan J. Sullivan can challenge U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in the August primary, overturning a prior disqualification by the Division of Elections. The decision, which can be appealed, is significant as the primary ballot deadline approaches.

Louisiana voters are participating in a Republican Senate runoff on Saturday, with Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming contesting to replace former Sen. Bill Cassidy. Letlow received over 44% in the primary, while Fleming garnered 28%. The winner is expected to confidently progress to the Senate.

The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian missile and drone facilities following Iran’s attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which violated a recent ceasefire. CENTCOM described the action as a necessary response, marking the first U.S. military engagement since the ceasefire extension.

President Trump has threatened to implement a 100% tariff on nations imposing a digital services tax on U.S. companies. He stated that any country proceeding with such a tax would face immediate import duties, overriding existing trade agreements. Approximately half of OECD European members have proposed or enacted similar taxes.