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The US Secretary of Energy initially stated that the United States had begun military action, leading to a rise in stocks and a fall in oil prices. The following day, the secretary's statement was retracted, causing markets to fall and oil prices to rise. The market is in a dynamic state of expectation, with any statement from the Trump administration capable of shifting prices. Traders are observing the market, with Wall Street traders using the term 'TACO NATURAL' for balance.

President Trump has reportedly supported a ceasefire in a letter to the leader of Congress. This stance has led to growing impatience among some Republicans, who believe the President should have sought congressional authorization for military action.

Drones are being used to observe events at the front line, transport supplies, and can be equipped with explosives to function as missiles. A 12-year-old named Leo and a 14-year-old named Olivia were interviewed about their feelings regarding this development.

Motor fuel prices are expected to increase, costing consumers an additional $500 million each day. This amounts to approximately $15 billion in additional costs over the course of a month.

The US President's long-standing dispute with NATO over individual country financing appears to have been resolved. The focus now shifts to NATO's response, particularly in the early stages of the war.

Health Secretary Robert Kennedy fired the entire advisory committee on immunisation practices last year. He replaced them with his own choices, many of whom had been associated with him.

May Day demonstrations were held across the United States. The exact number of demonstrations was not specified, but reports indicated over 3,000 were expected. The demonstrations covered various labor and political issues.

A poll indicates that US military action against Iran is facing disapproval levels similar to the Iraq and Vietnam wars. The US Congress is being urged to declare war on Iran. This message is an attempt by Donald Trump to achieve this goal. The previous Iranian proposal from last week is being considered in relation to this. This is in response to Iran's previous proposal from the week before last. A message from President Trump to Congress regarding a declaration of war on Iran has been considered unconstitutional by many. The SBA Al-Ekhbariya report stated that a ceasefire provides additional time. A growing number of lawmakers believe it is time for Congress to vote on authorizing further military action. The White House, in a new letter to Congress, stated that the War Powers Act deadline does not apply to this conflict.

American rapper Pris-Michel of the Fugies has begun a 14-year prison sentence following a conviction for funneling millions in foreign contributions to Barack Obama's 2012 re-election campaign.

The United States Postal Service announced it will release new Barbie-themed stamps during the summer of 2026. Postal Service is releasing a new series of eight stamps to honor the 100th anniversary of Route 66. The collection features one stamp for each of the eight states traversed by the highway. The designs were created using images captured by photographers.