WH: ‘Operation Epic Fury’ is Over

WH: ‘Operation Epic Fury’ is Over

From Start Here by ABC News

May 6, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the end of Operation Epic Fury, a pause on securing the Strait of Hormuz, proposed security spending by Senate Republicans, and a lawsuit against State Farm by California regulators.

The Trump administration declares an end to Operation Epic Fury, and then pauses an operation to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Senate Republicans propose spending $1 billion on security for a forthcoming White House ballroom. And California regulators file suit against State Farm for allegedly violating the law when handling wildfire cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

  • Operation Epic Fury
  • Strait of Hormuz
  • Senate Republicans
  • White House security
  • California regulations
  • State Farm lawsuit

Keywords

  • Operation Epic Fury
  • Strait of Hormuz
  • Senate Republicans
  • White House
  • California regulators
  • State Farm
  • wildfire cases

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump administration, Senate Republicans, White House, California regulators, State Farm

Places: Strait of Hormuz, California

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