Four days into his tenure as Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first official message, calling for unity while vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as a "tool of pressure." However, reports continue to circulate that the new leader remains in a coma, in addition to rumors that he may have had his leg amputated.

The U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on Thursday with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 89–10. The legislation is being hailed as one of the most significant housing reform packages in decades, aiming to tackle the national housing shortage and rising costs.