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The Jerusalem Post

Kent Resigns Over Iran Conflict

Joseph Kent, head of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, resigned, criticizing the US-Israel war in Iran and stating Iran posed no imminent threat, while calling the war a result of Israeli pressure.

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Michael A. Smerconish

Daily Thoughts: Wednesday Wisdom

Ask most Americans what they remember about the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and I suspect they will say that there were no WMDs. The predicate for the action – the presence of weapons…

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The Times of Israel

Israel Decapitates Iran - Again

Israel claimed it killed Iran’s “de facto leader” Ali Larijani and Basij chief Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran airstrikes, with Iran later confirming their deaths after hours of uncertainty.

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Yahoo Sports

Venezuela Stuns USA for WBC Title

Venezuela stunned Team USA with 3–2 victory in the World Baseball Classic final, overcoming late-game tension and political undertones to secure its first-ever championship.

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Gold Derby

Penn's Unique Ukrainian Oscar

After skipping the Oscars to travel to Ukraine, Academy-award-winning actor Sean Penn was gifted a handmade “IronOscar” forged from a Russian-damaged railcar as a heartfelt tribute to his support for the country.

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Axios

NATO Won't Help on Hormuz

Most NATO allies have declined to join President Trump’s proposed Strait of Hormuz coalition amid skepticism and strained relations, complicating U.S. efforts to end the crisis and reopen a vital global oil route.

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The New York Times

He Can't Spin His Way Out of This

The New York Times Editorial Board argues that President Trump launched the Iran war without a clear strategy, leaving major questions about its goals, execution, and global consequences unanswered.

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The Hill

GOP Collision Course on Absentees

Republicans are clashing with Trump over his push to restrict no-excuse absentee voting in the SAVE Act, warning it could disenfranchise voters in mail-heavy and rural states and jeopardize the bill’s chances of passing.

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ABC News

Meteor Lights Up Ohio Sky

A loud boom heard across Ohio and nearby states was likely caused by a meteor explosion, with footage capturing the fiery object as it streaked across the sky before breaking apart.

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The Hill

Johnson Refutes Kent on Imminent Threat

Speaker Mike Johnson defended Trump’s strikes on Iran, insisting classified briefings showed a clear imminent threat and rejecting Joe Kent’s claim that no such danger existed.

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USA Today

What SAVE Would Require to Vote

A proposed Republican-backed measure known as the SAVE Act would require Americans to present proof of U.S. citizenship—such as a passport or birth certificate—to register for federal elections, sparking debate over election security and concerns that millions could be disenfranchised.

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The Telegraph

Half Think Epstein Led to Iran

A new poll shows that a slim majority of Americans spanning the political spectrum believe President Trump ordered strikes on Iran as a distraction from renewed scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a claim the White House has forcefully denied as speculation spreads across the country.

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The Washington Post

Israel Knows Iranians Can't Revolt

Israeli officials are publicly urging Iranians to rise up against the regime while privately warning U.S. counterparts that such protests would likely be violently crushed, underscoring a stark disconnect between rhetoric and expectations amid the ongoing conflict.

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The Wall Street Journal

Only Bad War News is Printed

Mark Penn and Andrew Stein argue that coverage of the Iran war has been overly negative and partisan, contending that Donald Trump is right to criticize reporting they say downplays U.S. successes while emphasizing worst-case economic and geopolitical consequences.

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New York Post

Guthrie Sheriff Faces Recall Drive

A bipartisan recall effort led by Republican candidate Daniel Butierez is targeting Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos over allegations he mishandled the high-profile Nancy Guthrie investigation, with critics calling his leadership an “embarrassment” and mobilizing thousands of signatures to remove him from office.

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NBC News

Escalate or Exit?

United States military planners have presented President Donald Trump with a range of options in the war with Iran—from escalation to built-in “off-ramps” for ending the conflict—as internal divisions, economic pressures, and uncertainty over Tehran’s response leave the timeline and outcome uncertain.

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WGME

Mills Targets Platner in Ad

A new campaign ad from Janet Mills targets rival Graham Platner by spotlighting his past controversial Reddit posts on sexual assault, escalating an increasingly personal and contentious primary race for the U.S. Senate seat held by Susan Collins.

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Al Jazeera

Mass Expulsions in West Bank

A United Nations report warns that escalating Israeli military operations, settler violence, and settlement expansion in the West Bank have forcibly displaced more than 36,000 Palestinians in a year, raising concerns of unlawful mass expulsion and ethnic cleansing.

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Mediaite

Hannity Apologizes to Fetterman

Fox News’ Sean Hannity publicly apologized to Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) during an interview on his podcast “Hang Out with Sean Hannity”, admitting he had misjudged him in the past and praising their willingness to engage across political differences.

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New York Post

Oscars Betting Scandal

Prediction market bettors accurately forecast every major Academy Awards winner ahead of the ceremony, raising questions about whether insiders may have influenced late betting shifts despite experts noting such markets often surface privileged information.

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