The Bulletin

• China now faces 245% tariff: The White House said China is now facing up to a 245 percent tariff on imports to the U.S. "as a result of its retaliatory actions," another escalation in a trade war between the world's two largest economies. Find out more.

• US toughens stance on Iran: U.S. demands on Iran's nuclear program are hardening ahead of renewed talks, with Washington now seeking the full elimination of uranium enrichment above what is needed for power generation and verification of missile stockpiles. Here's what you need to know.

• Hong Kong suspends post to the US: Hong Kong has announced it will suspend goods mail services to the U.S. with immediate effect due to Donald Trump's tariffs.

• Service members killed in crash: Three service members were involved in a vehicle crash along the southern border Tuesday morning in which two of them were killed. Find out what happened.

• Biden on Social Security: In his first speech since leaving the White House, Joe Biden took aim at cuts to Social Security put in place by Trump administration and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Read what he said.

• ICE agents arrest wrong teen: Federal immigration authorities apprehended a 19-year-old in New York despite realizing he was not the intended target.

• Mass deportations: A new app is enabling American citizens to earn crypto rewards for reporting criminals, including illegal immigrants — with a twist. Find out what it is.

• Trump's height, weight debate reignites: A debate about President Donald Trump's real height and weight has reignited on social media following his recent medical. Find out what people are saying.

The rundown: President Donald Trump's plan to develop affordable housing on millions of unused acres of federal land across the United States could have a huge impact on Nevada where local homebuilders, residents and lawmakers on both sides of the political spectrum have long been calling for a similar solution to solve the state's deepening crisis. Know how.

Why it matters: Governor Joe Lombardo and bipartisan lawmakers support the idea, emphasizing that cities like Reno and Las Vegas are running out of developable land. Housing costs have soared due to a supply-demand imbalance, worsened by wealthier Californians moving in. Nevada is short over 100,000 housing units. Fifty-eight percent of all renters in Nevada spend at least 35 percent of their gross monthly income on housing, researchers found, while 24.4 percent of mortgage holders reach that level. A recent agreement between Nevada and the Bureau of Land Management aims to identify suitable land for development, but federal red tape slows progress. Although some environmental and legal safeguards exist, critics argue they hinder necessary growth.

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TL/DR: "Nevada would tremendously benefit from the release of federal land for housing," Governor Joe Lombardo, a Republican, told Newsweek, mentioning the state's severe lack of inventory and available land to build new homes on.

What happens now? If implemented efficiently, the plan could provide millions of acres for new housing—potentially transforming Nevada’s housing landscape while preserving its natural resources.

Deeper reading Donald Trump Could Spark a Housing Revolution in Nevada

The rundown: The Yemen-based Houthis have described a month of U.S. airstrikes against the group as a "failure," as they vow to escalate attacks. Here's what they have to say.

Why it matters: The Houthis say the U.S. military campaign, aimed at their stronghold in Sana'a and other parts of Yemen, has not deterred their military capacities and attacks. The Pentagon has deployed the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier into the Central Command's (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, alongside the USS Harry S. Truman. "Being forced to send a second aircraft carrier means the earlier ones failed," the Houthi spokesperson said in comments to Newsweek. U.S. strikes reportedly targeted weapons stockpiles and command centers. U.S. officials also say dozens of Houthi fighters have been killed. The Houthis say many Yemeni civilians have been among the casualties.

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TL/DR: "The U.S. cannot claim, let alone prove, that it has achieved any objective with this operation," Nasruddin Amer, Head of Houthi-controlled Saba'a News Agency, told Newsweek.

What happens now? The fighting is only likely to intensify between the U.S. and the Houthis.

Deeper reading Houthis Mock U.S. "Failure" After Month of Attacks

The rundown: Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has said she was not intimidated by protesters who disrupted her town hall event in Georgia on Tuesday, some of whom were tasered by police. Here's what she said.

Why it matters: Acworth Police Department described the protests as a "deliberate attempt to disrupt" the event and accused protesters of trying to put officers "in a no-win situation in front of numerous media outlets." The department added that "officers were threatened, physically resisted, and harmed in the process" of trying to remove the protesters. Acworth police said that Johnny Keith Williams, 45, of Dallas; Andrew Russell Nelms, 40, of Atlanta; and Kiyana Davis, 28, of Dallas, were all arrested in connection with the protests. "There's no reason for screaming, yelling, ridiculous outrageous protesting. That disrupts the event for every single person that is there," Greene said, adding they should "handle their business in the voting booth."

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Faces 'Insider Trading' Probe Calls Over Stock Buys

TL/DR: Greene is one of only a handful of Congressional Republicans who planned a town hall event during the current two-week recess.

What happens now? The investigation into the three individuals arrested continues. It is unclear whether Greene will hold another in-person town hall event during recess.

Deeper reading Marjorie Taylor Greene Issues Statement After Town Hall Protesters Tasered

The rundown: The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that the definition of a woman under the country's equality law refers to biological sex. Here's what we know.

Why it matters: The landmark ruling means that a transgender person with a certificate that recognizes them as female should not be considered a woman for equality purposes. Justice Patrick Hodge said five judges at the court had ruled unanimously that "the terms 'woman' and 'sex' in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman." The case stems from a 2018 law passed by the Scottish Parliament stating that there should be a 50 percent female representation on the boards of Scottish public bodies. That law included transgender women in its definition of women.

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TL/DR: "Trans people are protected from discrimination on the ground of gender reassignment. They are also able to invoke the provisions on direct discrimination and harassment, and indirect discrimination on the basis of sex," the court said.

What happens now? The court said equality law would be "incoherent and unworkable" if it relied on an interpretation of sex that was based on gender certification instead of human biology. However, the justices said a biological interpretation does not remove protection against discrimination from trans people.

Deeper reading U.K. Supreme Court Says Definition of Woman Is Biological

The rundown: When the United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the Trump administration needed to "facilitate" the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man wrongly deported from Maryland, it was seen as a victory, seemingly by both sides. Find out more.

Why it matters: The administration interprets the ruling narrowly, claiming they aren't required to bring Garcia back from El Salvador's CECOT prison, while the district court and Garcia's attorneys argue it obligates real efforts. Judge Paula Xinis amended her order demanding "all available steps" be taken. The Trump administration claims it lacks the power to extract him from a foreign prison, citing sovereignty and gang affiliation. Critics argue this stance defies the Supreme Court's intent. The dispute over the words "facilitate" vs. "effectuate" may lead the Court to revisit the case to clarify executive authority and judicial oversight.

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The Real Story of the Maryland Father Deported to El Salvador By Mistake

TL/DR: "The Supreme Court made their ruling last night very clear that it's the administration's responsibility to facilitate the return, not to effectuate the return," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Friday.

What happens now? The judge said she was willing to move quickly to come to a decision but needs to hear more from the administration on its reasoning and actions. For now, it appears that the U.S. and El Salvador are not willing to make a move on releasing Abrego Garcia from CECOT, let alone facilitate or effectuate his return to the U.S.

Deeper reading Facilitate vs. Effectuate: 10-Letter Words at Core of Constitutional Crisis