LIVE: White House briefing with Karoline Leavitt

Iranian military capabilities decimated

U.S. forces have struck over 11,000 enemy targets, destroying more than 150 Iranian naval vessels (including 92% of their largest) and damaging 70% of missile, drone, and naval production facilities.

Attack reduction and air dominance

Iran's ballistic missile and drone attacks are down roughly 90%, while U.S. and Israeli forces have completed over 11,000 combat flights achieving air dominance over the region.

Negotiation pause with military backup

President Trump issued a 10-day pause on strikes against Iranian power plants to pursue diplomacy, but warned the military stands ready with 'every option available' if Iran rejects the deal.

TSA operational collapse

Over six weeks of unfunded operations led to 500 TSA officer resignations, mass sickouts, and security wait times exceeding three hours, creating 'unacceptable heightened security risk.'

Presidential memorandum on pay

Trump signed a directive to use available DHS funds to pay TSA workers immediately, though permanent funding requires Congress to return and pass appropriations.

Immigration enforcement stance unchanged

Leavitt affirmed deportation priorities remain focused on 'the worst of the worst' illegal alien criminals, citing the murder of Sheridan Gorman by a Venezuelan national as justification for strict enforcement.

Energy market stabilization efforts

To address diesel prices averaging $5.38/gallon, the administration released strategic petroleum reserves, issued 60-day Jones Act waivers, and expanded political risk insurance for oil purchases.

Strait of Hormuz traffic resuming

Twenty additional tankers are expected to transit the strait following U.S.-Iran talks, though the administration rejected any Iranian toll system or 'cherry-picking' of vessels.

China trip preparations

Cabinet officials including Treasury Secretary Bessent and USTR Jamieson Greer are expected to travel to China for working-level meetings ahead of President Trump's visit.