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The U.S. military conflict with Iran is deepening on every front: Secretary of State Rubio has declared regime change as an official U.S. objective, Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has consolidated power after his father was killed in a joint U.S.-Israel strike, and oil prices have topped $100 per barrel — hitting American drivers and families directly. Back home, a partial government shutdown continues as Senate negotiations over DHS funding stall, causing massive travel delays, while President Trump threatens to block all legislation until Congress passes the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote.
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Secretary Rubio Announces Strategic Campaign to Topple Iranian Regime
Senate Deadlock Over DHS Funding Threatens Government Shutdown
Two Detained After Suspicious Devices Found Near Gracie Mansion
The Push for the SAVE America Act: Mandating Citizenship Proof for Voting

Russia Escalates Involvement by Sharing U.S. Military Intelligence with Iran
Moscow has deepened its role in the regional conflict by providing Iran with sensitive satellite imagery and intelligence on U.S. troop, ship, and aircraft locations. This development signals a significant shift in Russia's indirect involvement against American interests.




Escalating Conflict: U.S. and NATO Engage Iran in Major Military Offensive
Tensions have erupted into full-scale military conflict as U.S. and NATO forces launch strikes against Iran following reciprocal attacks between Tehran and Israel. The escalating violence has triggered urgent international efforts to evacuate citizens from the region.




Trump Urges Australia to Grant Asylum to Iranian Women's Soccer Team
President Trump has called on Australia to provide protection for the Iranian national women's soccer team, offering to accept them into the United States to ensure they do not face forced return to Iran.

Senate Rejects Bid to Curb Presidential War Powers Against Iran
The Senate blocked a Democratic-led resolution that sought to mandate congressional approval for military strikes against Iran. This vote effectively preserves the President's current authority to conduct operations without direct legislative authorization.



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Khamenei's hardline son Mojtaba appointed Iran's new leader, Pope Leo warns of Middle East 'hatred and fear'
DUBAI/JERUSALEM, March 9 (Reuters) - Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sent oil prices surging and Asian stock markets into a nosedive. As the war entered its 10th day, fresh missile and drone strikes by Israel and Iran reverberated across the Middle East. Pope Leo on Sunday warned of "a tragedy of enormous proportions" due to the "widespread...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran will have no choice but to surrender, "whether they know it or not"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Trump's demand for Iran's "unconditional surrender" will happen whether Iran wants "to admit it or not, whether their pride lets them say it out loud or not." The U.S. said it had already struck 3,000 targets inside Iran when CBS News' Major Garrett spoke with Hegseth on Friday. Hegseth said there will come a point when Iran will be incapable of fighting. "This is war. This is conflict. This is bringing your enemy to their knees. Now, whether they...

Trump's War Becomes World's Latest Economic Hazard
The president insists conflict with Iran will be brief, but world leaders are preparing for severe economic blowback. Fuel prices could soar, and stay elevated for months. That could make groceries and other shipped goods more expensive. And consumers and businesses, stung by the rising costs, could choose to spend less, constraining economic growth. In the eyes of economists, that is the increasingly real and dire picture from the U.S.-led war with Iran, now in its second week. It may be a...
Trump Comes Under Pressure to Address Gas Prices, Iran War Strategy
President Trump faces growing pressure in the second week of the Iran war over surging gasoline prices, stretched-thin munitions and voter opposition to the conflict. DORAL, Fla. -- President Trump heads into the second week of the Iran war under growing pressure to address surging gasoline prices, stretched-thin munitions stockpiles and sustained opposition to the conflict among voters, including many in his MAGA movement. Trump and administration officials have so far dismissed concerns ...
Congressional Focus
The biggest legislative battles right now
The Push for the SAVE America Act: Mandating Citizenship Proof for Voting



Senate Deadlock Over DHS Funding Threatens Government Shutdown



Congress Moves to Ban Lawmaker Stock Trading and Mandate Divestment



Escalating Conflict: U.S. and NATO Engage Iran in Major Military Offensive



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Congress Proposes Extending ACA Tax Credits and 2026 Enrollment Window



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Latest Executive Orders
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Give America a Raise Act
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Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act
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View all policy ›President Trump Announces 17-Nation Military Coalition to Dismantle Drug Cartels
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Senators Propose Resolution to Stop Unauthorized U.S. Military Strikes Against Iran
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Congress Proposes Bill to Pull US Troops Out of Iran Conflict Unless War is Officially Declared
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RT: https://truthsocial.com/users/PressSec/statuses/116199505015527839"The United States, under my leadership, has demonstrated a sustained commitment towards achieving the dismantlement of cartels and foreign terrorists operating in the Western Hemisphere. My Administration has designated a number of cartels and transnational gangs as foreign terrorist organizations and has since dedicated unprecedented resources towards their destruction. These international entities control territories and commerce, extort political and judicial systems, wield arms and field military capabilities, and use assassinations and terrorism to achieve their ends. In furtherance of our efforts, the Secretary of War established the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, a pledge from military leaders and representatives from 17 countries demonstrating that the region is ready to operationalize hard power to defeat these threats to our security and civilization. We will address these grave dangers by use of any necessary resources and legally available authorities, together with our partner nations.NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim as follows:(1) Criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere should be demolished to the fullest extent possible consistent with applicable law.(2) The United States and its allies should coordinate to deprive these organizations of any control of territory and access to financing or resources necessary to conduct their campaigns of violence.(3) The United States will train and mobilize partner nation militaries to achieve the most effective fighting force necessary to dismantle cartels and their ability to export violence and pursue influence through organized intimidation.(4) The United States and its allies should keep external threats at bay, including malign foreign influences from outside the Western Hemisphere." - President Trump
Great Job by hard working Scott Pressler on Fox & Friends talking about using the Filibuster, or Talking Filibuster, in order to pass THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, an 88% issue with ALL VOTERS. It must be done immediately. It supersedes everything else. MUST GO TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE. I, as President, will not sign other Bills until this is passed, AND NOT THE WATERED DOWN VERSION - GO FOR THE GOLD: MUST SHOW VOTER I.D. & PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: NO MAIL-IN BALLOTS EXCEPT FOR MILITARY - ILLNESS, DISABILITY, TRAVEL: NO MEN IN WOMEN’S SPORTS: NO TRANSGENDER MUTILIZATION FOR CHILDREN! DO NOT FAIL!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Keeping Americans safe isn’t some talking point — it’s one of the most basic responsibilities of our government. The threats against our nation are real. Democrats MUST stop the political games and reopen the Department of Homeland Security.

SECRETARY RUBIO: The goals of the mission against the Iranian regime are clear: - Destroy their ability to launch missiles - Destroy factories making these missiles - Destroy their navy https://t.co/KPUpMGNtDf

The SAVE Act is Jim Crow 2.0. It would disenfranchise tens of millions of people. If Trump is saying he won’t sign any bills until the SAVE Act is passed, then so be it: there will be total gridlock in the Senate. Senate Democrats will not help pass the SAVE Act under any circumstances.

Save our elections. It’s common sense. PASS THE SAVE AMERICA ACT! 🗳️ https://t.co/z0G9fl82Rq













