President Trump's threats towards Iran have escalated, with a stark warning that the 'next attack will be far worse' if negotiations fail. This comes as a huge US armada, led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, is moving towards Iran with 'great power, enthusiasm, and purpose'. The White House's stance has shifted from outrage over protester deaths to concerns about Tehran's nuclear program, raising questions about the potential for military intervention. Meanwhile, the FBI executed a search warrant at the Fulton County, Georgia election office, and Tennessee officials reported eight weather-related deaths after a powerful winter storm. The US dollar has fallen to its lowest level in four years, and the Environmental Protection Agency has adopted a new guise, tearing up environmental rules and cheerleading for coal, gas-guzzling cars, and artificial intelligence. Senate Democrats are demanding DHS funding reforms to 'rein in ICE', while the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, resisting pressure from the White House. The Trump administration is prepared to take new military action against Venezuela if the country's interim leadership strays from US expectations, according to Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state.
