Greetings Operation Freedom listeners and subscribers,

I am pleased to present today’s briefing. Here are the latest updates:

1. The Pentagon is reportedly deploying approximately 2,500 additional Marines from California to Iran as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to ensure free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Middle East conflict.

2. Ali Mohammad Naini, spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has reportedly been killed. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced his death in a post on Twitter, stating that he was “eliminated.”

3. A comprehensive report by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli shows that spending on services for the unsheltered homeless population in New York City has more than tripled since 2019, reaching an estimated $81,700 per person in the 2025 fiscal year.

4. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, currently under construction over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills, California, is facing a major budget increase and a revised completion date.

5. President Donald Trump honored the Navy football team at the White House on Friday, bestowing upon them the 2020 Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy following their sweep of the other major service academies.

6. California Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Eric Swalwell is currently under investigation by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) due to allegations that he billed his campaign for expenses related to his children’s nanny, sparking concerns about the use of campaign funds for personal costs.

Briefing Provided by: The Operation Freedom Press Corps