Removing sanctions would allow Delcy RodrÃguez, the country's acting leader, to conduct business with U.S. companies and potentially meet with President Trump.
The investigation comes as administration officials have fielded complaints about how Kristi Noem's top adviser, Corey Lewandowski, dealt with companies seeking federal contracts.
The United States and Israel have done significant damage to Iran's military capabilities. But Iran still fires missiles, has nuclear material and coordinates with militias in the region.
Attorney General Pam Bondi's critics inside and outside the administration say she has made unforced errors that have turned the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files into a political crisis.
As the high court heard arguments on whether to limit birthright citizenship, many people pondered what the decision could mean for future generations.