The White House has assured Congress that Iran will be hit with "overwhelming" firepower in the coming days, according to top administration officials. This comes as Democrats aim to put the traditionally Republican state of Texas in play for the midterms amid a heated primary race. The administration's Vice President, JD Vance, has been criticized for his hawkish stance on Iran, but made his reservations about combat action in Iran known before the military strikes. The heated Senate Republican primary in Texas is expected to continue for several more weeks, with Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton set to face off in a runoff on May 26. The Trump administration could order U.S. manufacturers to increase munitions production through the Defense Production Act. The company's parent company, Live Nation, is pushing back against the government’s claim that it is an “unlawful monopoly” through increased scrutiny.