Kim Vinnell

U.S.

President Donald Trump is ratcheting up 25% tariffs on any country that does business with Iran.

The move posted on Truth Social comes as Iran continues its deadly crackdown on protesters.

Hundreds have been killed as Iran aims to quell outcry in the country.

White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt says the Trump administration is in communication with Tehran, despite the Islamic Republic's attempt to suppress the demonstrations.

One of Trump's options is military strikes.

But as our White House reporter Steve Holland explains, that's not the only option.

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly is suing Pete Hegseth, saying the defense secretary violated his free speech rights.

The Pentagon is attempting to demote Kelly from his rank of retired Navy captain.

The action came after Kelly joined other lawmakers in urging troops to push back on orders to deploy in U.S.

cities and carry out lethal strikes on boats in the Caribbean, which the lawmakers say are unlawful.

You can refuse illegal orders.

The lawsuit alleges that the Defense Department's actions were retaliatory and asked the court to block Hegseth's review and declare his actions unlawful.

And the legal action against the Trump administration doesn't end there.

Next up, Minnesota's attorney general has announced his state is filing a lawsuit to block a surge of ICE officers following the fatal shooting of Renee Good last week.

The lawsuit also names U.S.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and asks a federal court in Minnesota to declare the surge unconstitutional and issue a temporary restraining order.

Illinois has also filed a similar federal lawsuit against what its leadership is calling Homeland Security's dangerous use of force.

and in another lawsuit, this time in the entertainment world.

Paramount Skydance is suing Warner Brothers Discovery.