A fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapses after disputes over Strait of Hormuz control, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, and Iran’s rejection of terms brokered via Pakistan. The Trump administration grapples with setbacks like failed tariffs, DOGE dissolution, Epstein file exposures, and backlash over the costly Iran war.
US-Iran nuclear talks collapse in Geneva as Iran rejects demands to dismantle key facilities and surrender its uranium stockpile amid a looming US ultimatum. David Ellison’s Skydance acquires Warner Bros. Discovery for $31 per share, merging it with Paramount assets under Larry Ellison’s Oracle-backed empire.
Pam Bondi faces sharp criticism during a House Judiciary Committee hearing over redacted Epstein files and demands for more document releases. Newly disclosed documents reveal Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s continued ties to Jeffrey Epstein after his 2008 conviction, fueling calls for his resignation.
US-Iran nuclear talks stall after a mediated session in Oman, with Trump imposing tariffs and sanctions amid military buildup and Netanyahu’s push against any deal. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces calls to resign over contradicted claims of no post-conviction ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Department of Justice unredacts Epstein files naming Les Wexner as an accomplice and reveals other potential incriminated figures, prompting bipartisan lawmakers to demand full disclosure. Bad Bunny headlines the Super Bowl LIX halftime show with a Latin-themed performance celebrating hemispheric cultures, sparking conservative backlash and a rival Kid Rock event.