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Congress to America: What War? I’ll be covering the Iran war extensively, subscribe so you don’t miss any updates

Congress to America: "What War?"
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/congress-t...

04.03.2026 01:59 β€” πŸ‘ 310    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 5
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Why We Struck Iran The machine that all but made the decision itself

Why We Struck Iran www.kenklippenstein.com/p/why-we-str...

02.03.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 413    πŸ” 92    πŸ’¬ 28    πŸ“Œ 12
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White House privately tells Congress that "it is not possible at this time to know the full scope and duration of military operations that may be necessary."

03.03.2026 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 945    πŸ” 216    πŸ’¬ 68    πŸ“Œ 59

"Is the U.S. at war with Iran?
β€’ The President announced major combat operations against Iran with clear achievable goals:
-Destroy their missiles, and raze their missile industry to the ground.
-Annihilate their Navy."

03.03.2026 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 336    πŸ” 64    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 8

If you work for Congress and have access to the talking points being circulated about the Iran war, text me via Signal at 202-510-1268

03.03.2026 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 423    πŸ” 51    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Major Combat Operation III

02.03.2026 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1926    πŸ” 277    πŸ’¬ 144    πŸ“Œ 17
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White House talking points for congressional Republicans say we're not at war, we're just in "major combat operations against Iran" lol

02.03.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2530    πŸ” 569    πŸ’¬ 297    πŸ“Œ 369

Excellent. The final sentence gets at stuff I fail to articulate in hour long podcasts. The Machine mind has already taken over.

02.03.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 97    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why We Struck Iran The machine that all but made the decision itself

Why We Struck Iran www.kenklippenstein.com/p/why-we-str...

02.03.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 413    πŸ” 92    πŸ’¬ 28    πŸ“Œ 12
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Democratic Senator Mark Warner: "β€ŠI will be the first to acknowledge having the Supreme leader and other major leaders of the Iranian regime eliminated is good for the region, good for the world"

01.03.2026 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 271    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 135    πŸ“Œ 132
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CNN: The elimination of the Ayatollah - is it a good thing for America?

DEMOCRATIC SEN. CHRIS COONS: Absolutely ... β€ŠI will not grieve for one moment the passing of the Supreme leader of Iran; and frankly, the success in taking out many of the leaders of the IRGC.

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SEN. MARK KELLY: "Khamenei being dead is a very positive thing for the region."

01.03.2026 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 145    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 83    πŸ“Œ 55
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MEET THE PRESS: Do you agree with [Lindsey Graham], is the world now safer?

MARK KELLY: Well, I agree with that part. I mean, it's a good thing that the Supreme Leader is gone.

01.03.2026 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 112    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 45    πŸ“Œ 26
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MEET THE PRESS: Do you agree with [Lindsey Graham], is the world now safer?

SEN. MARK KELLY: Well, I agree with that part. I mean, it's a good thing that the Supreme Leader is gone.

01.03.2026 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 150    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 84    πŸ“Œ 31
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NBC: If there is a war powers vote Senator, will you be a yes?

MARK KELLY: Well, I'm gonna have to take a close look at it.

01.03.2026 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 570    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 133    πŸ“Œ 126
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NBC: If there is a war powers vote Senator, will you be a yes?

MARK KELLY: Well, I'm gonna have to take a close look at it.

01.03.2026 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 570    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 133    πŸ“Œ 126
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Three US troops killed in action, CENTCOM announces

01.03.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 294    πŸ” 66    πŸ’¬ 45    πŸ“Œ 17
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CNN: The Ayatollah has been killed. What's your reaction?

CONGRESSMAN SETH MOULTON (D-MA): Great. I mean, this guy is terrible. He's evil. But that doesn't mean that it's legal or constitutional...

01.03.2026 02:27 β€” πŸ‘ 687    πŸ” 85    πŸ’¬ 76    πŸ“Œ 68
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Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett: "[Iran] built a very elaborate secession plan precisely for this event of mass decapitation that Israel has done. Having said that, the hit is so severe...their ability to be retaliate has been severely diminished"

28.02.2026 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 167    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 5
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Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth: "I'm glad that Khamenei is dead ... My problem with this whole thing is how President Trump has gone about doing this."

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Trump says Khamenei is dead.

Full statement:

28.02.2026 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 184    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 48    πŸ“Œ 15

Yes.

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Anticipating casualties, Pentagon orders US troops to report their status, per memo provided to me by Army source.

"All units are required to report 100% accountability."

28.02.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 360    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 3
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Exclusive: Trump floats "off ramps" after attacking Iran "I can go long and take over the whole thing, or end it in two or three days..."

Trump: "I can go long and take over the whole thing, or end it in two or three days and tell the Iranians: 'See you again in a few years if you start rebuilding…’”
www.axios.com/2026/02/28/t...

28.02.2026 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 176    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 18
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Exclusive: Trump floats "off ramps" after attacking Iran "I can go long and take over the whole thing, or end it in two or three days..."

Trump: "I can go long and take over the whole thing, or end it in two or three days and tell the Iranians: 'See you again in a few years if you start rebuilding…’”
www.axios.com/2026/02/28/t...

28.02.2026 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 125    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 12
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Khamenei's body has been found and he's confirmed dead, per Reuters

28.02.2026 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 640    πŸ” 139    πŸ’¬ 66    πŸ“Œ 43

Netanyahu claims Iran's Supreme Leader is dead, saying: "We have targeted the site where Khamenei was. There are many signs that Khamenei is no longer alive."

28.02.2026 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 353    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 49    πŸ“Œ 21
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In response to the attack on Iran, House Democrats plan a zoom meeting for tomorrow night.

28.02.2026 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 420    πŸ” 57    πŸ’¬ 75    πŸ“Œ 52
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Op name just dropped

28.02.2026 08:35 β€” πŸ‘ 768    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 178    πŸ“Œ 137

Looks like decapitation strikes

28.02.2026 07:04 β€” πŸ‘ 339    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 7