The Trump administration is ramping up economic pressure on Iran, labeling the campaign an "economic D-Day" as it seeks to force Tehran back into Strait of Hormuz negotiations, though analysts warn additional sanctions may deepen Iranian distrust rather than compel concessions. In domestic news, the Supreme Court will decide whether construction on Trump's White House ballroom can proceed after a nonprofit sued over the lack of congressional approval, with the administration arguing the project is part of an essential military complex. Meanwhile, bond yields hit their highest level in nearly two decades as rising interest rates threaten to push government borrowing costs above $1 trillion annually, prompting Treasury efforts to reassure spooked investors.
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