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Mar 6, 2026 Steve Holland, Reuters White House reporter known for direct reporting and interview excerpts. He covers Trump saying the U.S. should influence Iran's next leader. He explains calls for Kurdish forces to strike inside Iran. He outlines the reasons behind Kristi Noem's firing and reports on China's new five-year tech push.
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Trump Wants A Role In Choosing Iran's Next Leader
- Donald Trump told Reuters he wants the US involved in picking Iran's next leader, comparing it to US influence in Venezuela's interim leadership.
- He ruled out Khamenei's son and did not dismiss Reza Pahlavi as a possible option, highlighting active US political ambitions in regime change.
Trump Shrugs At Spiking Gas Prices
- Trump downplayed rising US gasoline prices, saying "If they rise, they rise," while the administration considers market intervention.
- Reuters notes prices are surging due to a physical blockade of oil in the Gulf, limiting the effectiveness of financial fixes.
Why Kristi Noem Was Fired
- President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem effective March 31 and named Senator Mark Wayne Mullen as her replacement.
- Reasons cited include a $200 million ad campaign Noem testified about and an expensive VIP plane, plus fallout from Minneapolis incidents.