Mike Johnson attempts to defend Trump after president says ‘I love the inflation’ - live

Key Points:

• US House Speaker Mike Johnson defended Donald Trump’s controversial “I love the inflation” comment, claiming it was taken out of context and that Trump is focused on resolving economic issues and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
• Trump praised a secret US military mission to move over 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting US control over the strategic waterway and linking this to oil price stabilization despite rising inflation rates.
• The US military launched new self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warning of further strikes and emphasizing readiness to negotiate through force if necessary.
• Senate Democrats oppose renewing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) unless Trump withdraws his controversial appointee Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, citing Pulte’s lack of experience and political motivations.
• Trump signed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill into law, reaffirmed plans to downsize the intelligence community under Pulte’s leadership, and criticized Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner with personal attacks amid ongoing political tensions.