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CNN

Report: Mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's recent mining of the Strait of Hormuz has drastically reduced maritime traffic, prompting President Trump to assert that the U.S. Navy is ready to escort tankers and counter any aggressive actions by Iran, amid fears of a global oil price surge.

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Michael A. Smerconish

Daily Thoughts: Wednesday Wisdom

Rorschach test. Americans are split across party lines on the war in Iran. The data is consistent regardless of the source. Take your pick: Ipsos, Quinnipiac, Washpo, CNN. Republicans are overwhelmingly supportive, Democrats likewise in opposition, Independents are…

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Axios

US Destroys 16 Iranian Vessels

The U.S. military destroyed 16 Iranian naval vessels believed capable of laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz in a preemptive strike, a move to counter intelligence suggesting Tehran could attempt to threaten one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.

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Associated Press

What Americans Think About Iran

Polls show Americans are divided along party lines over the war with Iran, with more voters opposing U.S. military action than supporting it and widespread concerns about rising gas prices, national security risks, and the possibility of sending ground troops.

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Axios

Iranian Official Threatens Trump

Iran’s top national security official warned President Donald Trump to “beware” and suggested he could “disappear” after Trump threatened far harsher retaliation if Tehran disrupts oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Reuters

Estimated 150 U.S. Troops Injured

As many as 150 U.S. troops have been wounded in the first 10 days of the war with Iran, according to Pentagon estimates, though officials say most injuries are minor and many service members have already returned to duty.

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Atlanta News First

Trump's Pick Advances in Georgia

Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller advanced to an April runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene after finishing as the top two vote-getters in a crowded special election in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.

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ABC News

Despite the Snow, a Very Warm Winter

The U.S. experienced its second-warmest winter on record despite bitter cold and heavy snow in the Northeast, as unusually warm and dry conditions across much of the West and Plains pushed national temperatures near historic highs.

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CBC

Gunfire Hits U.S. Consulate

Police in Toronto are searching for two suspects after multiple shots were fired at the United States Consulate General Toronto early Tuesday in what authorities are calling a national security incident, though no injuries were reported.

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NBC News

Trump Questions Lewandowski's Role

President Trump has questioned aides about whether longtime adviser Corey Lewandowski personally profited from a $220 million U.S. Department of Homeland Security advertising campaign featuring former secretary Kristi Noem.

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NPR

GLP-1: A New Hope for Addiction

A large study of U.S. veterans suggests that GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound—already widely used for diabetes and weight loss—may also lower the risk of substance use disorders, raising the possibility that the medications could one day play a role in treating addiction.

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Open The Books

Pentagon's Budget Blowout

A report says the Department of Defense spent a record $93.4 billion in September 2025 under “use-it-or-lose-it” budget rules—funding everything from IT purchases to lobster and high-end furniture—while critics urge Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to refocus spending on core military priorities.

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Business Insider

Spring Break Under Siege

Several U.S. airports in cities including New Orleans, Houston, Atlanta, San Juan, and Charlotte, are warning travelers to expect longer security lines as some Transportation Security Administration officers skip shifts after missing paychecks during the ongoing government shutdown.

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Mediaite

FCC Chair Criticizes CNN Post

Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, blasted CNN for a now-deleted social media post that critics said downplayed the alleged actions of two ISIS-supporting terror suspects in New York City, calling it another example of declining trust in mainstream media.

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The Hill

Thune Opposes Filibuster Shift

Senate Majority Leader John Thune rejected Trump’s push to force Democrats into a talking filibuster on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, saying there are not enough votes in the Senate to change filibuster rules to pass the GOP-backed voting bill.

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Scoop Upworthy

Mingling at a Dutch Supermarket

The Dutch Jumbo Supermarket chain in Vlijmen, Netherlands is tackling loneliness among seniors by introducing “chat checkout” lanes and coffee corners where customers can slow down, talk with cashiers, and connect with others in their community.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Weinstein Speaks From Behind Bars

In a rare jailhouse interview from Rikers Island, disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein lamented his isolation and declining health while insisting he never committed sexual assault and vowing he will ultimately be proven innocent despite multiple convictions.

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Politico

Harris Is Still Buying Time

As former Vice President Kamala Harris continues an extended tour promoting her memoir “107 Days”, many Democratic Party insiders say she is keeping a potential 2028 presidential run alive even as party leaders increasingly look toward new candidates.

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KATC

Classrooms Must Hang 10 Commandments

In Louisiana’s Lafayette Parish, public school classrooms are required to display an 11×14 poster of the Ten Commandments by Friday under a new mandate, with thousands of donated posters already distributed to schools by a local faith-based nonprofit.

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MoneyLion

How Much for a Luxury Home?

Buyers need a household income of $267,000 to afford a luxury home in the most expensive states like California and Hawaii, while West Virginia is the only state where the median household income can cover the $59,800 salary needed for a top-tier home.

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