Houthi Threat, Trump Polls, and Food Safety | Washington DC News

Houthi rebels threaten to block a vital shipping chokepoint unless the U.S. halts strikes on Iran’s infrastructure — a move that could trigger global oil chaos. Meanwhile, Trump’s approval is slipping, with most Americans saying his Iran war isn’t worth it, and his social media platform may soon let traders react faster to his posts. A former White House teleprompter operator is under scrutiny for allegedly profiting from presidential speeches, while the acting AG meets Epstein victims — one calling the meeting tone-deaf. A major lettuce recall linked to Taco Bell’s supplier Taylor Farms has sickened dozens across states. Locally, Lafayette Square’s fencing gets greenlit despite ornate design complaints, the Reflecting Pool’s issues stem from faulty installation, not vandalism, and a controversial Triumphal Arch proposal near Arlington Cemetery is open for public feedback. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3adb0a9fd5cf45a9