The White House has refuted US media claims regarding the imminent departures of Pete Hegseth, the White House Chief of Staff, and Mark Rubio, the Secretary of State. Reports suggested calls for Hegseth's replacement and a potential impeachment vote, while Rubio was rumoured to be preparing a presidential campaign.
US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva concluded a White House meeting with public compliments, though the absence of a joint press appearance signals lingering disagreements, particularly on trade and organised crime.
Major corporations across the energy, financial, and defence sectors have recorded substantial profit increases amidst the US-Israel war in Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz closure and market volatility proving particularly lucrative.
The US State Department will begin revoking the passports of American citizens with child support debts over $2,500, a move previously reserved for renewal applications. This policy, utilising a 1996 federal law, aims to enforce parental financial obligations.
