Midday Briefing — June 16, 2026

DOJ Investigations. The Justice Department is reportedly investigating Newsom and his wife, with Representative Schiff calling the action "deliberate." Newsom's team is informing allies in Congress about the reported investigation. This development comes as Newsom himself stated that the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife.

Iran Deal. Trump is touting an Iran deal, which has prompted demands from Senate GOP for the text of the agreement. Trump has signaled he could send details of the Iran deal to Congress, while Senator Vance revealed Trump's lesson guiding the strategy as Tehran faces a 60-day deadline. Pence stated that Trump deserves latitude on the MOU with Iran, which highlights divisions with Benjamin Netanyahu.

Federal Reserve Leadership. All eyes are on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and his initial moves on interest rates. Trump trusts Warsh, a factor that is seen as important for more than just interest rates. This focus on Warsh's actions underscores the significance of the Federal Reserve's role in economic policy.

White House Security. The FBI disrupted a planned attack on the White House UFC cage-fighting show, according to court papers. This incident highlights ongoing national security concerns related to the White House. Jon Stewart commented that the White House UFC event "devalued both combat sports and national dignity."