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Trump Officials Brief Congress on Iran War
Trump administration officials made their case for the war with Iran in a briefing to the full Congress. Find out More
A brand new Fox News poll showed Americans divided on President Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran. Link
Iran’s Assembly of Experts selected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the new Supreme Leader. Source
Politics
President Trump slammed Big Banks for opposing legislation that would create a structure for the crypto asset market. Find out More
Police arrested a masked driver armed with firearms and ammunition outside the watch party for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate primary election watch party. Link
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee as both Republicans and Democrats grilled Noem over the administration’s immigration enforcement operations. See Details
U.S. News
United Airlines announced it will start banning passengers who refuse to wear headphones during flights. Source
The CIA is arming Kurdish militias to spark an uprising in Iran to overthrow the government. Find out More
Georgia father found guilty of criminal charges inclduing second degree murder after his son committed a school shooting. Source
Business
The war in Iran complicates the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rate cuts as rising fuel prices may keep inflation above the target level. Find out More
Stock futures are flat as investors assess how the Iran War will affect energy prices and markets. See Details
World News
Oil and gas prices spike as war in Iran escalates. Source
Israel steps up strikes in Iran as Iran continues to retaliate against the Gulf States. Read More
Entertainment
Kid Rock’s canceled pro-MAGA concert festival could cost him six figures. Find out More
The Coast Guard is investigating the death of ‘Deadliest Catch’ Star Todd Meadows after he fell overboard while on the job in Alaska. Source
Sports
The Arizona Cardinals plan to release quarterback Kyler Murray. Murray was the number one overall pick in the 2019 draft. Read More
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs for the second consecutive year. Find out More
Off the Wall
Hillary Clinton’s team requested ‘beauty lighting’ and a custom background for his deposition before the House Oversight Committee in its investigation into the Epstein files. Source
