Morning coverage focused on President Trump's prime-time address declaring U.S. military objectives in Iran were 'nearing completion' or an 'overwhelming victory,' with multiple outlets noting contradictions between victory claims and ongoing military operations. Midday reporting shifted to economic consequences as markets recoiled and oil prices surged after Trump threatened to escalate attacks against Iran while presenting no plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with international skepticism about U.S. strategy emerging from allies like France. Evening coverage centered on Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, with multiple outlets reporting her removal and the appointment of Todd Blanche as acting attorney general, linking her departure to controversies over Epstein files and politically motivated investigations. Late-night reporting included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forcing out Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George as the Iran war continued into its fifth week.