Tom Ozimek

The president acknowledged tighter inventories of some munitions but said the U.S. military remained in ‘great shape’ overall.

The president said prices are otherwise poised to fall sharply as Tehran seeks a deal to avert further attacks.

The increase in executions has unfolded since the United States and Israel launched a bombing campaign against Iran in late February.

Washington is strengthening its Asia posture around a ‘denial defense’ strategy while urging regional allies to shoulder more of the burden.

The White House economic adviser said Trump could remove Cook if due process ultimately establishes cause for her firing.

Asked whether he could be tapped for Federal Resererve Governor Lisa Cook's seat if President Donald Trump ultimately succeeds in removing her, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett replied, “I promise you that's not going to happen.”

Separately, six people were killed in a Houthi attack on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, as Middle East turmoil continued.

U.S. military presence in Iraq began with the 2003 invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. It peaked at more than 170,000 troops during counterinsurgency operations in 2007. The last U.S. combat forces left in December 2011, but American troops returned in 2014 at the Iraqi government's invitation after ISIS seized large areas of Iraq and neighboring Syria.

Tehran is broadening its justification for shipping fees as Iranian and U.S. officials trade competing claims over control of the strait.

An attorney for Dr. Anthony Fauci said another appearance would serve no legislative purpose, while Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) vowed to pursue legal options.