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White House Week in Review (May 9): Iran Developments, Rubio at Vatican, Motherhood Tribute 85%
5/10/2026, 3:13:35 AM
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From new developments in Iran and the Secretary of State at the Vatican to UFC fighters at the White House, plus a tribute to motherhood.
Today's Daniel Monahan has your White House week in review.
The US launching Project Freedom this week, escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Project Freedom is defensive in nature, focused in scope, and temporary in duration with one mission, protecting innocent commercial shipping from Iranian aggression.
But later in the week, President Trump announcing a pause in Project Freedom, saying major progress had been made toward what he called a complete and final agreement with Iran.
Tensions flaring again Thursday with the US military saying it intercepted Iranian attacks targeting three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian military facilities tied to attacks on American forces.
They trifled with us today. We blew them away.
The president saying the ceasefire remains in place.
The talks are going very well, but they have to understand if it doesn't get signed, they're going to have a lot of pain.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing Iran of violating international law and warning the administration is taking the issue to the United Nations.
There is no international law that allows you to say I'm going to put mines in an international body of water and I'm going to blow up ships that don't listen to us and try to go through.
In a busy week, Rubio also meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican amid tensions with the White House over the Iran conflict.
In April, the Pope condemned what he called a delusion of omnipotence driving the war.
As far as the Pope is concerned, it's very simple.
Whether I make him happy or I don't make him happy,
Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.
President Trump brings back the presidential fitness test on the South Lawn of the White House.
The president also showing students his signature Trump dance.
And President Trump welcomes UFC fighters to the Oval Office.
But this is the greatest president of all the time in any country, in any world, in any time.
And I thank you, President Trump.
I'll tell you, I like him. That was good.
I made a good move by asking him to say that. That was very good. Thank you.
The upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event planned for the White House lawn on June 14th was also discussed.
The first lady discussing the importance of motherhood at a White House tribute to military moms in advance of Mother's Day.
In every hug, every story read at bedtime, and every sacrifice made without complaint, mothers build the moral foundation of our families.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva visiting the White House Thursday for talks focused on trade, security, and critical minerals.
President Trump saying the meeting went very well and more talks are planned.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt sharing the first public photo of her newborn daughter Viviana, nicknamed Vivi.
While Leavitt was away, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who else, filled in.
Thank you, guys, for having me today.
I'll uh I'll be filling in for Karoline today, obviously.
And White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles receiving the Barbara Kay Olson Woman of Valor Award this week.
President Trump previously calling Wiles one of the strongest people he knows. Daniel Monahan and TDN News.
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