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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.
President Joe Biden is planning an $8 billion arms shipment to Israel, the US Department of State told the BBC. The proposed sale, which includes missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions, requires approval from House and Senate committees.
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