Iran War Costs Soar to $37.5B, Houthi Red Sea Threats, Trump’s Georgia Push & New Drug Tariffs

In today's edition of the White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker reports on the latest developments surrounding the growing conflict in the Middle East as the cost of the Iran war climbs to $37.5 billion and new threats from the Iranian-backed Houthis raise concerns about global oil supplies and energy markets. Jon also covers President Trump's remarks on the possibility of a wider regional conflict, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's testimony before Congress, and what military leaders are saying about future U.S. involvement in Iran. Plus, President Trump travels to Marietta, Georgia, to highlight his administration's economic agenda, promote the new Trump Accounts program, and rally support ahead of the midterm elections. The episode also examines the president's newly announced plan for 100% tariffs on imported generic pharmaceuticals beginning in 2028 and what it could mean for U.S. manufacturing and consumers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.