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Trump Betrays Lebanon - April 10, 2026 Apr 11, 2026

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Donald Trump reportedly changes course on Lebanon after a call with Benjamin Netanyahu as the economic fallout hits home—consumer prices rise 3.3% in March, driven by energy spikes tied to the Iran conflict. Attorney General Pam Bondi refuses to testify on Epstein despite new pressure, while the oil industry pushes the White House to ensure Iran cannot control the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump & Hegseth Busted - April 9, 2026 Apr 10, 2026

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Tucker Carlson calls for ending all U.S. aid to Israel while claiming Israelis maintain an office inside the Pentagon, exposing a widening rift on the right over the war. New reporting reveals the White House knew about Pakistan’s cease-fire announcement before it was posted, raising questions about behind-the-scenes coordination. Survivors of the deadly attack on U.S. forces in Kuwait dispute the Pentagon’s account, saying their unit was unprepared to defend itself, intensifying scrutiny of military leadership.

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Ceasefire In Collapse - April 8, 2026 Apr 09, 2026

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Iranian state media claims oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has halted following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, raising fears of a global energy shock and the unexpected costs of war. Back in Washington, Democrats face criticism for failing to meet the moment even as more than 80 now call for Trump’s removal, exposing deep divisions within the party.

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Trump Threatens Holocaust - April 7, 2026 Apr 08, 2026

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Trump threatens a holocaust in Iran, igniting a firestorm of backlash. Nuclear weapons are feared to be on the table. Tucker Carlson flips out on Trump’s Easter post. The BBC is accused of fabricating an Iranian citizen’s statement of wanting their country to be nuked. The global economy shows warning signs of an economic meltdown.

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Trump's F Bomb - April 6, 2026 Apr 07, 2026

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Donald Trump warns Iran of “hell” over the Strait of Hormuz in a profane post as reports from an Israeli outlet tied to a Trump donor suggest Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy is to cripple Iran’s energy and transportation sectors to force regime collapse. Behind the scenes, U.S. and regional mediators push for a 45-day ceasefire, even as tensions escalate.

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Oh F***-15 - April 3, 2026 Apr 04, 2026

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U.S. F-15 struck down by Iran. One pilot has been rescued, and a rescue mission is underway for the other. Another U.S. plane downed in the Persian Gulf. Trump flip-flops on whether or not the U.S. will open the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military is obliterating Iranian civilian infrastructure. Trump officially requests a 1.5 trillion dollar military budget.

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Trump's War Slop - April 2, 2026 Apr 03, 2026

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Donald Trump vows to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Age” for weeks as a former Iranian official tied to peace talks is reportedly killed, raising fears of total diplomatic collapse. Back home, Trump faces backlash after effectively admitting the war could come at the cost of Americans’ health care,

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Jones Dumps Trump - April 1, 2026 Apr 02, 2026

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Donald Trump says he’s “strongly considering” pulling out of NATO even as he claims Iran is begging for a ceasefire—something Tehran denies—while the U.A.E. signals it’s willing to join the fight to force the Strait of Hormuz open. Back home, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s vow to oppose military aid to Israel raises questions about a new Democratic standard on foreign policy. Meanwhile, cracks deepen in Trump’s base as Alex Jones declares it’s time to “cut bait,” saying the president is “in free fall."

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Hegseth Gets Caught - March 31, 2026 Apr 01, 2026

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Donald Trump reportedly tells aides he’s willing to end the Iran war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a possible shift as confusion persists over the timeline—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth admits it could be “three weeks… six to eight weeks… any number,” while scrutiny grows over his broker attempting defense investments ahead of the conflict. Markets reel as Wall Street closes its worst quarter in four years, adding economic pressure to the escalating crisis.

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