Emily Jashinsky

President Trump responding.

The escalation also drawing a response from U.S.

allies, Germany, the U.K., France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan, issuing a joint statement condemning attacks on civilian infrastructure and calling for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

The statement expressing readiness to support efforts to secure the vital waterway, but stopping short of committing military assets.

Mr. Trump also asked about coordination with allies following the initial strikes, including why key partners like Japan were not notified in advance.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, FBI Director Kash Patel, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and other top national security officials back on Capitol Hill yesterday, this time before the House Intelligence Committee.

Operation Epic Fury dominating the hearing, with Democrats zeroing in on whether the administration had clear intelligence of an imminent threat from Iran and whether the president's military response was justified.

Here, two Democrats, Congressman Jimmy Gomez of California and Congressman Andre Carson of Indiana.

Republican Congressman Pat Fallon of Texas questioning CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Tensions also rising over a growing disconnect between U.S.

and Israeli objectives, after Israel struck Iran's South Pars gas field despite President Trump signaling that energy infrastructure should be off limits.

Democrat Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas pressing Director Gabbard on whether the two allies are still aligned.

Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel outlining the scale of the domestic terror threat in the wake of multiple recent Islamic-inspired attacks.

Coming up, a California wildlife bridge drawing backlash over soaring costs and construction delays.

New reporting surfacing past social media posts tied to New York City Mayor Zohra Mamdani's wife praising terrorists and using offensive slurs.

California Governor Gavin Newsom, facing criticism over a costly state infrastructure project now dubbed a bridge to nowhere.

City Journal reporting on a wildlife crossing over the 101 freeway in Southern California designed to allow cougars, butterflies and other animals to safely pass over one of the busiest highways in the country.

The project breaking ground in 2022, with Governor Newsom announcing $54 million in state funding at the time and suggesting it could be completed for roughly $10 million more.

But the timeline's slipping, the original completion date passing last year, and costs continuing to climb.

According to City Journal, the total price tag now reaching $114 million, about $21 million over previous estimates, with approximately $77 million coming from state funds.