1. White House weighs strikes on Iran: The administration is considering military action against Iranian assets as Tehran quietly seeks renewed nuclear talks.
2. Top federal prosecutor fired amid Comey controversy: Robert K. McBride, the first assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, has been ousted amid tensions over stalled confirmations, judicial intervention, and pressure to revive the James Comey case, an indictment that continues to go nowhere.
3. Republicans push back on targeting the Fed: Senior GOP lawmakers are denouncing President Trump's push to criminally investigate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
4. Mark Kelly sues Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: The senator alleges retaliation over political speech after his military pension was cut. The lawsuit highlights growing dysfunction in Washington as both parties escalate provocations instead of restoring adult leadership.

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.

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