Live updates: Trump touts ‘unified’ GOP on DHS funding; previews weeks of hard strikes on Iran

President Trump delivered his first primetime address Wednesday on the U.S. military operations in Iran, declaring progress toward completing America's objectives while signaling that strikes will continue. Trump told viewers "we are on track to complete all of America's military objectives shortly, very shortly," framing the campaign as successful despite ongoing operations. The markets reacted negatively to the remarks, suggesting investor concern about the trajectory and duration of the conflict. The speech reflects the Trump administration's effort to explain its Iran strategy to the public while maintaining military momentum in the region. The financial market's downbeat response indicates uncertainty about how long the administration intends to sustain military operations and their broader economic impact.