Congress Gears Up for Vote on War Powers Resolution

Congress Gears Up for Vote on War Powers Resolution

Joseph Quesada
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March 4, 2026
The Senate is set to vote today on whether to limit President Donald Trump’s military operations in Iran through the War Powers Resolution. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Rep. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) have forced a vote on a war powers resolution that would "direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or […]
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EXCLUSIVE Secretary Marco Rubio Affirms the Legality, Objectives For Attacking Iran

EXCLUSIVE Secretary Marco Rubio Affirms the Legality, Objectives For Attacking Iran

Joseph Quesada
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March 3, 2026
WASHINGTON—Shortly after speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres before entering a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) with Senators to discuss military operations against the Islamic Republican of Iran. Secretary Rubio was asked about his thoughts about how Congressional Democrats appear to favor […]
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U.S. Considers Protecting Oil Tankers in Hormuz Strait

U.S. Considers Protecting Oil Tankers in Hormuz Strait

Joseph Quesada
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March 3, 2026
The Trump administration is considering providing military protection for oil and gas tankers traversing the Strait of Hormuz in response to increased energy prices following the launch of “Operation Epic Fury” over the weekend, which has led to Iran threatening to attack vessels along the global oil delivery waterway. "It's becoming a growing concern that […]
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DHS Secretary Noem Faces Bipartisan Push Back at Senate Hearing

DHS Secretary Noem Faces Bipartisan Push Back at Senate Hearing

Joseph Quesada
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March 3, 2026
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, taking on questions about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and her leadership of the agency. Sen. Grassley opens the hearing, acknowledging DHS's mistakes At the beginning of the hearing, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the committee’s chairman, requested the “utmost decorum” and […]
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U.S. Military Reportedly Used Anthropic's Claude AI During Iran Strikes

U.S. Military Reportedly Used Anthropic's Claude AI During Iran Strikes

Joseph Quesada
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March 3, 2026
CBS News reported this week that sources familiar with the Pentagon’s use of artificial intelligence confirmed that the U.S. military used Anthropic’s Claude Artificial Intelligence (AI) model during the launch of the U.S. and Israel’s joint kinetic airstrikes on Iran on Feb. 28. The U.S military is reportedly still using it. The reveal comes after […]
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Justice Department Moves to Drop Defense of Trump's Executive Orders

Justice Department Moves to Drop Defense of Trump's Executive Orders

Joseph Quesada
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March 3, 2026
Court filings show that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has abandoned its legal defense of President Donald Trump’s executive orders that sanctioned several high-profile law firms. In proceedings filed with the U.S. appeals court in Washington, D.C., the Trump administration said it would voluntarily dismiss its appeals of four trial-court decisions that struck down President […]
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Rubio Clarifies U.S. Strategy in Iran, Emphasizing Missile Manufacturing

Rubio Clarifies U.S. Strategy in Iran, Emphasizing Missile Manufacturing

Joseph Quesada
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March 3, 2026
Following a closed-door briefing with Congressional leaders over "Operation Epic Fury" and the conflict with Iran, Secretary Rubio spoke to the press to elaborate on the U.S. military campaign, expressing hope for a future led by the Iranian population. “The United States is conducting an operation to eliminate the threat of Iran’s short-range ballistic missiles […]
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Pete Hegseth Says Iran Military Mission Will Not Be 'Endless'

Pete Hegseth Says Iran Military Mission Will Not Be 'Endless'

Joseph Quesada
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March 2, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed U.S. Operation Epic Fury amid increased concern that the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in Iran could result in a regional conflict, ensuring that the campaign is “laser focused.” "Destroy Iranian missiles, destroy Iranian missile production, destroy their navy and other security infrastructure, and they will never have nuclear weapons," Secretary Hegseth remarked, […]
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BREAKING: Trump Addresses 'Operation Epic Fury' During Medal of Honor Ceremony

BREAKING: Trump Addresses 'Operation Epic Fury' During Medal of Honor Ceremony

Joseph Quesada
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March 2, 2026
President Donald Trump addressed the U.S. military and Israel’s joint military "Operation Epic Fury" on Iran during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House. President Trump confirmed that the U.S. military is continuing to execute “large-scale” operations in Iran in an effort to eliminate the “grave threats” the Islamic Republic has posed to […]
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FBI Investigates Fatal Texas Bar Shooting as Possible Terrorist Act

FBI Investigates Fatal Texas Bar Shooting as Possible Terrorist Act

Joseph Quesada
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March 2, 2026
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a fatal bar shooting in Texas that took place over the weekend as a possible act of terrorism. The shooting occurred a day following the launch of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign against Iran, which began with joint kinetic military airstrikes alongside Israel. According to […]
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Kuwait Shoots Down U.S. Jets During Operation Epic Fury

Kuwait Shoots Down U.S. Jets During Operation Epic Fury

Joseph Quesada
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March 2, 2026
On Mar. 2, three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwait air defenses during Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign against Iran, in what is described as an “apparent” friendly-fire incident during the conflict. “All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable […]
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Iran Warns U.S. To Scale Back 'Excessive Demands'

Iran Warns U.S. To Scale Back 'Excessive Demands'

Joseph Quesada
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February 27, 2026
As the U.S.-Iran agreement talks continue, Iran has called on the U.S. to drop its “excessive demands” to succeed in reaching a nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic. According to a report by the Iranian Students’ News Agency, Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, made the remarks on a phone call with Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr […]
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Pentagon Used Laser to Mistakenly Take Down CBP Drone

Pentagon Used Laser to Mistakenly Take Down CBP Drone

Joseph Quesada
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February 27, 2026
On Feb. 26, the Pentagon shot down “a seemingly threatening” drone in southwest Texas that was later revealed to belong to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). A U.S. official shared that a laser weapon was used to neutralize the drone, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to close airspace around Fort Hancock, a small […]
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BREAKING: Bill Clinton States Committee May Hear 'I Don't Recall' Often During Testimony

BREAKING: Bill Clinton States Committee May Hear 'I Don't Recall' Often During Testimony

Joseph Quesada
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February 27, 2026
Former President Bill Clinton is testifying before the Republican-led US House Oversight Committee in New York, stating that members may hear him frequently declare “I don’t recall." “That might be unsatisfying,” Clinton shared when referring to his efforts to answer some questions by claiming that he has no memory of them. “But I’m not going […]
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BREAKING: U.S. and Iran Pause Nuclear Talks in Geneva

BREAKING: U.S. and Iran Pause Nuclear Talks in Geneva

Joseph Quesada
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February 26, 2026
On Feb. 26, the U.S. and Iran began their nuclear deal negotiations in Geneva, which could determine whether Washington and Tehran go to war or establish an agreement. Badr Albusaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister and mediator, expressed that both parties have exchanged “creative and positive ideas,” assuring that negotiations will continue after a short recess. “We […]
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BREAKING: Hillary Clinton Testifies That She Has No Information on Jeffrey Epstein’s Criminal Past

BREAKING: Hillary Clinton Testifies That She Has No Information on Jeffrey Epstein’s Criminal Past

Joseph Quesada
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February 26, 2026
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton claimed that she has no information on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's criminal past before the U.S. House Oversight Committee Republicans in New York this week. She also claimed that she does not recall ever meeting him. Hillary Clinton and Former President Bill Clinton are currently testifying before the […]
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Secretary Marco Rubio Addresses Cuba-U.S. Speedboat Shooting

Secretary Marco Rubio Addresses Cuba-U.S. Speedboat Shooting

Joseph Quesada
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February 26, 2026
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to the press at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort in Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, about the recent shootout between Cuban authorities and a speedboat registered under the U.S. “So this morning we were made aware by Cuban authorities of an incident off the coast of […]
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US Treasury Sanctions Over 30 Entities Supporting Iran's Weapons

US Treasury Sanctions Over 30 Entities Supporting Iran's Weapons

Joseph Quesada
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February 25, 2026
The U.S Department of the Treasury announced the sanctioning of “over 30 individuals, entities, and vessels enabling illicit Iranian petroleum sales and Iran’s ballistic missile and advanced conventional weapons (ACW) production” through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as part of the agency’s continuous maximum pressure campaign on Tehran. “Specifically, OFAC targeted additional vessels operating […]
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