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Trumpworld whiplash: Iran strike teases jolt oil, DOJ trashes Records Act, judge blocks $400M ballroom, GOP cash surge and Gabbard watch as DHS shutdown ping-pongs and Pentagon gets juiced—meanwhile Crimson Desert players learn to fly

Oil jumps as Trump gives Iran war “almost done” vibes, plus “also maybe weeks of strikes” vibes

Oil climbed above $108 a barrel after President Donald Trump offered no clear timeline for ending the war in Iran and sent mixed signals about whether reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a key US military goal. In a prime-time address he said objectives were “near completion,” then warned of extremely hard strikes over the next two to three weeks and revived threats to hit Iran’s power plants if no deal is reached. Iran’s military warned of broader attacks, while the UK prepared talks with 35 countries on keeping passage through the strait safe.

Justice Department says the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional, convenient timing is convenient

Trump’s Justice Department concluded that the law requiring presidents to transfer official records to the government is unconstitutional. The move signals Trump may resist turning over his administration’s records to the National Archives at the end of his term, departing from the long-standing practice under the Presidential Records Act of 1978.

Federal judge says Congress must approve Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, Congress remains blissfully unenthused

Trump signaled he does not plan to seek lawmakers’ approval for a proposed $400 million White House ballroom that he says would be funded through private donations. A federal judge ruled congressional authorization is required, the White House appealed, and Trump responded defiantly in public comments and on social media.

Democrats sweat a massive GOP cash edge

Democrats are increasingly alarmed by an unusual Republican fundraising advantage heading into the election. One Democratic strategist estimated the gap at up to $500 million, driven by Trump-aligned super PACs, wealthy donors, special interests, and the Republican National Committee.

Trump privately asks advisers about replacing Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

Trump has recently sounded out cabinet officials on whether he should remove Tulsi Gabbard, citing frustration that she protected a former deputy who challenged his stated justification for the war with Iran.

Senate passes DHS funding deal, kicks it back to the House to end the shutdown

The Senate approved a bipartisan measure to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security and returned it to the House, signaling a possible end to a historic partial government shutdown. The vote happened early Thursday in a mostly empty chamber, after Trump endorsed a two-track plan, fund most DHS now while pursuing immigration enforcement funding later through party-line budget reconciliation.

Trump’s 2027 budget aims to supercharge Pentagon funding, cut domestic agencies and entitlements

Trump is set to release a fiscal year 2027 budget plan that centers his party’s midterm message on a major Pentagon funding increase, partly offset by cuts to domestic agencies and health-care entitlements. The strategy carries political risk amid an unpopular war with Iran and rising gasoline prices, and it could trigger Republican pushback over proposed reductions to health and science programs that Congress previously rejected on a bipartisan basis.

Crimson Desert players discover Matrix-style “flying” movement trick, patch notes are probably typing themselves

Players found a way to boost while gliding and zip across the map in a “flying” style, though it is unclear whether it is intended or a glitch. The technique involves unlocking specific skills and a precise sequence using Focus Mode, Aerial Roll, and exiting Focus at the right moment to keep the speed boost. Players say it is fun but fiddly, may not meaningfully increase total distance, and could be patched soon based on Pearl Abyss’ history of fixing similar exploits.

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