President Trump on Saturday threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz within the next two …
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Sunday shows preview: Iran conflict persists as DHS funding fight snarls travel
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran stretches out for another week after President Trump said he is considering “winding down” military operations as …
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DHS funding deal stalls in Congress amid continuing negotiations
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSenate Democrats and Republicans appeared no closer to reaching a deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Saturday, following …
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Mueller, who led 2016 election interference probe tied to Russia, dies at 81
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFormer special counsel Robert Mueller, who led the Russian interference probe tied to the 2016 presidential election and President Trump’s campaign, has …
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Ex-energy chief calls gas price surge ‘short-term pain’ for ‘long-term gain’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPresident Trump’s former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette on Friday defended the White House’s ongoing military operation in Iran, even as global crude …
The Cuban government rejected a request from the U.S. Embassy in Havana to import diesel for its generators, as the island grapples …
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MAGA battle over Iran, Israel intensifies with Joe Kent resignation
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogJoe Kent’s resignation from a key Trump administration intelligence post has put the spotlight on a small but vocal segment of right-wing …
DORAL, Fla. — Tensions over President Trump’s war in Iran within the GOP and Make America Great Again movement are “good,” Heritage Foundation …
The Trump administration lifted sanctions on Iranian oil stuck at sea on Friday evening as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran …
Republicans are bracing for President Trump to deploy U.S. troops on the ground in Iran as the conflict in the Middle East …
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Trump says US ‘getting very close’ to meeting Iran objectives ‘as we consider winding down’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPresident Trump said Friday that the U.S. is “getting very close” to meeting its objectives in Iran as Washington considers scaling back …
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Kent says FBI probe meant to ‘steal a narrative’ from true intentions of Iran war
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogJoe Kent, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCC), said an FBI probe investigating him for leaking classified information is …
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US speeds up deployment of thousands more Marines, sailors to Middle East
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Pentagon is speeding up the deployment of thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East amid speculation that the …
Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe President Trump will send U.S. ground troops to Iran as the Middle East conflict rages on, despite …
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Watch live: Trump hosts White House dinner with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPresident Trump will host Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for a White House dinner Thursday evening. The event comes after the world …
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The Memo: Frustrated Trump struggles against perception that he’s losing control of Iran war
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA tide of political danger is rising around President Trump as criticism grows that he may be losing control of the war …
The Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on Thursday greenlighted a $1 gold coin featuring President Trump’s likeness to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. …
Federal prosecutors in Florida have subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a wide-ranging probe into a prior investigation into …
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Trump Makes Pearl Harbor Joke In Meeting With Japan’s Prime Minister
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlognew video loaded: Trump Makes Pearl Harbor Joke In Meeting With Japan’s Prime Minister transcript Back transcript Trump Makes Pearl Harbor Joke …
The Trump administration has eased oil-related sanctions on some countries in response to the sharp increase in oil prices, but this decision …
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Trump hasn’t ruled out a draft for war with Iran — but is conscription constitutional?
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe most effective way to limit foreign adventures is to rely on a volunteer military — one whose size the public can ultimately …
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Joe Kent discusses decision to resign over Iran on Tucker Carlson program
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogJoe Kent, the former top Trump administration intelligence official who resigned this week over the U.S. military’s ongoing operations in Iran, discussed his decision …
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Republicans defeat resolution to halt US military strikes against Iran
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSenate Republicans on Wednesday defeated a Democratic-sponsored motion to advance a war powers resolution to halt President Trump’s military strikes against Iran, …
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Macron calls for moratorium on striking energy, water infrastructure in Iran conflict
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called for strikes in the U.S. and Israeli conflict against Iran on energy and water infrastructure …
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Trump’s D.H.S. Nominee Says He Would Approach Disaster Policy Differently From Noem
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlognew video loaded: Trump’s D.H.S. Nominee Says He Would Approach Disaster Policy Differently From Noem transcript Back transcript Trump’s D.H.S. Nominee Says …
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he won’t leave bank until DOJ probe is over
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday he would not step down as leader of the central bank until his successor is …
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday dismissed any suggestion victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been ignored by the …
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Mullin says FEMA should be ‘restructured’ and that he’ll end Noem’s controversial $100K expense reviews
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), says that the Federal Emergency Management Agency …
“I did vote for Mr. Trump. Deporting the criminals is a great policy. These foundations are poured ready to go, and we …
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House Democrats unveil energy policy priorities as Senate talks resume
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogHouse Democrats are putting their energy policy priorities forward in a new bill that’s being co-sponsored by more than half of their …
