Category: News
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House Rejects Resolution to Limit Trump’s Authority on Iran Military Action
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Thursday evening, House lawmakers voted down a resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump’s authority to pursue further military action against Iran without — without congressional approval.
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Kristi Noem out as DHS Secretary Amid Scrutiny; Trump Taps Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Replacement
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The former South Dakota governor — chosen by the president to lead the Department of Homeland Security — has faced growing scrutiny over her conduct, including reports of a romantic relationship with a top adviser and her handling of a major immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
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Democrats Criticize Trump’s Iran Operations by Endangering Troops, Raising Costs for Americans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The general elections are just a few months away, and experts have told us the economy is always the top issue for voters. Republicans in congress and the President have touted their tax cuts legislation but Democrats are arguing this war with Iran will make things more costly here at home.
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Lawmakers Warn of Heightened Iran Terror Threat as DHS Shutdown Drags On
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U.S. officials have ramped up counterterrorism efforts and have warned of a heightened threat environment. The partial government shutdown impacts the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — which has been without funding, going on nearly three weeks.
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Puerto Rico’s Governor, Resident Commissioner Divided Over Statehood Push
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – We’ve heard President Trump talk about making Canada or Greenland the next US state, but what about Puerto Rico? The island’s Governor is in Capitol Hill this week advocating for Puerto Rico to become the next state but the island’s congressional member believes the Governor should focus on other issues than statehood.
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U.S. Offensive in Iran Sparks Escalation Abroad, War Powers Debate on Capitol Hill
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Following the sweeping military offensive against Iran over the weekend, which resulted in the death of Iran’s supreme leader and dozens of top commanders, President Donald Trump said the operations will continue.
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Additional US Forces Head to Middle East, No Set Timeline Ending Military Operations in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – US Central Command now confirms in total four US service members have died following Operation Epic Fury, the joint military operation with Israel, which struck Iran. The Pentagon said more casualties could happen and didn’t specify how long US operations in Iran could last.
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Three US Service Members Killed, US Central Command Update
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – US Central Command released an update following the US-Israeli strike on Iran. They said as of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three US service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.
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US Central Command: Minimal Damage to US Installations in Strikes Against Iran, 3 Service Members Killed
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump said Iran’s Supreme Leader has been killed. This follows an intensive strike between US and Israeli forces early Saturday morning. Experts said the killing could have a huge political shift in Iran and the Middle East.
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Iranian-Americans Celebrate Death of Supreme Leader, Discuss Steps Toward Regime Change
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The United States and Israel have launched a major military offensive against Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions. President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday afternoon that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, has been killed in the targeted strikes by the U.S. and Israel.