Explanation

On the evening of April 25, 2026, a security incident occurred involving U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C.

The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California.

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Explanation

The Strait of Hormuz crisis primarily involves tensions between Iran and the United States.

This narrow waterway is strategically vital because a large portion of the world’s oil supply passes through it, so conflicts between Iran and the U.S. in this region have global economic and security implications.

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Explanation

The U.S. Army chief who was removed in April 2026 was Randy George.

He was serving as the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army when he was asked to step down (effectively fired) by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on April 2, 2026, and was forced into immediate retirement.

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Explanation

Starting in June 2026, new U.S. dollar bills will feature the signatures of President Donald J. Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Note: This is the first time in history that a sitting U.S. president's signature will appear on the nation's banknotes.

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Explanation

• The southern border of the United States is connected to Mexico.

Additional information:

• Border length: ~3,145 km (1,954 miles)
• Western end: Pacific Ocean (near Tijuana, Mexico)
• Eastern end: Gulf of Mexico (near Brownsville, Texas)
• Border states in USA: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
• Major crossings: San Ysidro, El Paso, Laredo

Last verified on 18-03-2026