Fox News is also told the White House intends to vigorously oppose subpoenas that might run up against executive privilege, a power sanctioned by the Supreme Court that allows the president and members of the executive branch to shield certain internal communications from disclosure, absent a compelling overriding justification.
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. ending its blockade on Iranian ports Monday. It is the latest offer since President Donald Trump cancelled in-person talks in Pakistan.
Senate Republicans pushed their immigration funding plan forward early Thursday, adopting a budget blueprint after an all-night vote series that sets up billions for ICE and Border Patrol while sidelining Democrats.