Overview
- President Trump is scheduled to speak at 5:30 p.m. ET in a ballroom at Trump National Doral before returning to Washington.
- He plans to attend a 4 p.m. fundraiser hosted by House Speaker Mike Johnson during a GOP retreat at the Doral resort.
- The White House expects the briefing to cover the conflict with Iran, and Trump earlier said the war is "very complete, pretty much."
- Trump said he is considering taking control of the Strait of Hormuz as shipping slows, while the Pentagon posted messages vowing to continue the fight.
- Oil prices briefly surged, with Brent hitting $119.50 before easing, and reporting notes seven U.S. service members have been killed in the war.