Iran Ceasefire Under Scrutiny: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told U.S. lawmakers the Iran ceasefire is still holding, even as fresh exchanges of fire raise doubts, while senators pressed him on the war’s unclear endgame and rising costs. Budget Shock: The Pentagon defended a $1.5 trillion 2027 budget request as the war’s price tag climbed to nearly $29 billion, and a new Congressional Budget Office analysis put Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense plan at about $1.2 trillion over 20 years. Economic Pressure: With Iran effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, consumer prices jumped again, adding to gasoline pain for Americans. Health Policy Shake-up: A White House official says FDA chief Dr. Marty Makary is resigning after a rocky tenure. Local Governance (Context): In New Hampshire, a proposed constitutional ban on an income tax failed in the House, keeping the issue in play for the election. Community Notes: Newmarket High School named its top 10 graduates for the Class of 2026, including students with service roles at local health organizations.