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Judge Blocks Subpoenas In Jerome Powell Investigation Mar 14, 2026

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A federal judge just blocked subpoenas in the DOJ’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Plus, Iran ramps up strikes against ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Issues First Purported Message Mar 13, 2026

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Iran warns the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as a tool of pressure against the West amidst the ongoing war. Plus, two attacks on American soil today. One at Old Dominion University that the FBI now says is being investigated as act of terrorism inspired by ISIS. Another attack at a Detroit area synagogue.

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Israel Says It Has Begun “Large-Scale” Strikes In Beirut Suburbs Mar 12, 2026

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Projectiles hit four commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway where global oil traffic has been brought to a standstill by Iran.

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Pentagon: About 140 U.S. Service Members Wounded In Iran War Mar 11, 2026

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The United States has hit ten inactive mine laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz according to President Trump. This as Iran’s chokehold of the straight is becoming more dire by the day.

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Trump Speaks As U.S. Launches New Strikes On Iran Mar 10, 2026

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President Trump holds a news conference as the war on Iran enters its second week with no clear end in sight. Plus, it seems increasingly probable the United States killed at least 192 students and teachers at an Iranian school.

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New Imagery Suggests U.S. Responsible For Iran School Strike Mar 07, 2026

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The United States and Israeli war against Iran has already seen the deaths of at least 1,200 Iranians which includes dozens of grade school girls, 6 U.S. service members, and 10 Israeli citizens. Plus, the DOJ releases FBI interviews related to Trump sex abuse allegations.

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Hegseth: Firepower Over Iran About To Surge Dramatically Mar 06, 2026

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President Trump fired Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem after her two heated hearings this week that made him angry, sources say. Plus, updates on the United States war on Iran.

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Senate Holds Initial Vote On Iran War Powers Resolution Mar 05, 2026

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The Joint Chiefs of Staff say that the United States will start striking progressively deeper into Iranian territory. It appears that Congress will not stand in the way as the Senate is taking an initial vote to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers.

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Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Strand Travelers Across Middle East Mar 04, 2026

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The latest on the war with Iran. How stranded Americans can get out of the Middle East. As Trump pushes ahead in Iran, MAGA backlash grows. Homeland Secretary Noem defends Minneapolis ICE actions in combative Senate hearing. Voters in AR, NC and TX kick off high-stakes Midterm primaries. Plus, what we learned from the Clinton deposition videos and more.

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War Spirals In Middle East After US And Israel Strike Iran Mar 03, 2026

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As the United States continues to carry out strikes against Iran, the war appears to be expanding with the United Kingdom confirming that its base in Cyprus was hit.

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