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Strait-Up Israelification - May 7, 2026 May 08, 2026

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Donald Trump reportedly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after fierce backlash from allies, as soaring jet-fuel prices spark new fears inside the administration about economic fallout from the Iran conflict. Meanwhile, Thomas Massie is openly battling what he calls the treachery of Trump’s Republican Party, AIPAC, and the “Epstein class.”

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Rubio's Embarrassing Admission - May 6, 2026 May 07, 2026

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Marco Rubio now says the goal in Iran is simply restoring the country “back to the way it was” before Donald Trump escalated the conflict, a striking admission as the administration scrambles to redefine the war’s objectives. Adding to the chaos, Trump’s new Iran negotiator is reportedly an Israel lobbyist who previously denounced negotiations with Iran altogether, while Israeli soldiers continue posting footage critics say amounts to self-incrimination online.

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Hegseth Gets Stunlocked - May 5, 2026 May 06, 2026

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New attacks on U.S. warships in the Strait are testing Donald Trump’s desire to wind down the Iran conflict, while comedian Tim Dillon mocked Trump as “not a real fighter” who now wants out of the war entirely. The Los Angeles Times published a haunting report on how the IDF is increasingly using AI in warfare, adding to growing ethical concerns surrounding the conflict.

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Ceasefire Breaks Down - May 4, 2026 May 05, 2026

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Despite a reported ceasefire, the UAE says it remains under attack from Iranian missiles and drones as fears of a wider regional conflict continue to grow. Mark Levin is now openly lobbying Donald Trump to fully restart the Iran war, while economists on CNBC warn the U.S. may be “sleepwalking into a recession” as oil prices remain artificially low and stock valuations stay dangerously inflated."

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Scott Jennings Crashout - May 1, 2026 May 02, 2026

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Trump claims the U.S. has “already won” the Iran war while pushing for an even bigger victory, as Washington braces for a looming War Powers deadline that could force Congress to approve or block continued military action. Tensions flared on CNN as Scott Jennings and Adam Mockler clashed over the administration’s goals, while a Trump family–linked drone company reportedly secured a U.S. weapons deal, intensifying concerns over political and military overlap.

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Down Goes Mills - April 30, 2026 May 01, 2026

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Janet Mills exits the political stage as Pod Save America’s Jon Favreau presses DNC chair Ken Martin over what Democrats learned from their devastating losses. Tucker Carlson unleashes on Donald Trump, declaring “you have failed” as fractures inside MAGA deepen over the Iran war and the economy. Media controversy intensifies after Politico’s parent company reportedly tells employees that support for Israel’s right to exist is a core company value—and dissenters can leave.

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Ballroom Secrets Exposed - April 29, 2026 Apr 30, 2026

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Congress responds to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack with five separate bills aimed at building Donald Trump’s long-desired White House ballroom, even as Trump reportedly tells aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran.

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Revolution Is Coming - April 28, 2026 Apr 29, 2026

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A new poll shows James Talarico leading both GOP Senate candidates in Texas, signaling a potential shakeup in a key race, while JD Vance tells reporters that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may be feeding Donald Trump inaccurate information about the war—exposing internal fractures at the top. Immigration policy tightens as green card applicants face new scrutiny over their views on Israel, even as Bernie Sanders is credited with helping sway Democrats against further arms support.

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