The Political Temperature Index holds steady at 80.3° this morning, as a high-profile administration resignation and escalating foreign policy tensions drive the political narrative.
- Tulsi Gabbard's resignation as Director of National Intelligence contributed 26.6 points amid reports she was sidelined before her departure, signaling internal administration shifts. - President Trump weighing options for new strikes in Iran added 18.3 points, prompting Iran to close its western airspace. - The Trump administration's change to the green card process, requiring applicants to leave the US, contributed 14.4 points and could compel hundreds of thousands to depart. Watch for further clarity on US foreign policy decisions and legal challenges to the new green card process.