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Exec. Director, Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy & Innovation/Asst. Professor of Practice, @OleMiss.bsky.social; Board: @npcinstitute.bsky.social; @juristnews.bsky.social; Ex VOA White House bureau chief; 2022 Kiplinger Fellow; W7VOA on ham radio

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7.2K views Β· 287 reactions | An announcementπŸ‘‡ | Senator Steve Daines An announcementπŸ‘‡

Senator Steve Daines, a Montana Republican, announces he won't seek reelection. www.facebook.com/share/v/1Cav...

05.03.2026 01:53 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I always wonder how I get on these lists as a registered independent voter who hasn't donated to a presidential candidate since 1980. My suspicion is the Trump 45 list of White House correspondents or those who covered his 2024 campaign was blended into a party fundraising mailing list.

04.03.2026 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Explosion reported at industrial complex in Logan Township, New Jersey; shelter-in-place issued Emergency crews are responding to an explosion in the 600 block of Heron Drive in Logan Township, New Jersey.

Multiple people injured after an explosion in Logan Township, New Jersey, at a facility that provides chemicals for lab experiments. www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/...

04.03.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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House Oversight panel subpoenas Pam Bondi over Epstein files The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday took the remarkable step of issuing a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi, compelling her to appear to answer questions about the Epstein files. The re…

House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena US Attorney General Bondi to testify about the DoJ's handling of the Epstein case and the release of its related files. thehill.com/homenews/house/57...

04.03.2026 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 71    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3
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A pedestrian was hit by a train this afternoon in Woodbridge, Virginia. Southbound trains are not able to proceed past Lorton, according a VRE conductor.

04.03.2026 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Deckhand Todd Meadows, featured on Discovery Channel's 'Deadliest Catch,' died after falling overboard, according to the US Coast Guard.

04.03.2026 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Indian Ocean Iranian vessel B-Roll displaying CENTCOM operations in the Indian Ocean in support of Operation Epic Fury.

Video of the torpedo fired by a US submarine sinking an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka. Some 87 bodies recovered and 32 people rescued by the Sri Lankan navy. www.dvidshub.net/video/998184...

04.03.2026 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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No matter how much Kari Lake claims that VOA Persian is delivering the president’s message directly to Iran, the reality is that she has crippled our capacity to reach audiences everywhere. #SaveVOA

04.03.2026 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

President Trump on Saturday in Miami will host β€œthe heads of state” of 12 nations of the Western Hemisphere, announces White House press secretary Leavitt.

04.03.2026 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3
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β€œThe United States of America does not target civilians...I would caution you from pointing a finger at the United States of America when it comes to targeting civilians,” White House press secretary Leavitt replies to a reporter who asked whether the US military bombed a girls’ school in Iran.

04.03.2026 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 9
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United States Leads Dismantlement of One of the World’s Largest Hacker Forums The Department of Justice announced today the seizure of the LeakBase database, one of the world’s largest online forums for cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen data and cybercrime tools.

LeakBase, one of the world’s largest online forums for cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen data and cybercrime tools, has been seized by US law enforcement. www.justice.gov/opa/pr/unite...

04.03.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Iranian warship off Sri Lanka β€˜attacked by foreign submarine’- Sources - Breaking News | Daily Mirror The Iranian warship that sank off Sri Lanka’s southern coast had been attacked by a foreign submarine while it was outside Sri Lankan waters, defense sources confirmed to Daily Mirror. ..

Iranian warship that sank off Sri Lanka's southern coast reportedly had been attacked by a foreign submarine. www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-n...

04.03.2026 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Recent Incidents

Container ship eastbound in the Straits
of Hormuz off Oman hit by an unknown projectile just above the water line causing a fire in the engine room. -UKMTO www.ukmto.org/recent-incident...

04.03.2026 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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TΓΌrkiye intercepts Iranian ballistic missile heading toward its airspace - TΓΌrkiye Today TΓΌrkiye's defense ministry says NATO forces intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile heading toward Turkish airspace, debris fell in Hatay

NATO air and missile defense assets in the Eastern Mediterranean intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile that was detected heading toward Turkish airspace after being fired from Iran and crossing Iraqi and Syrian airspace. - Turkey MND www.turkiyetoday.com/region/t...

04.03.2026 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Betting and Prediction Market Alliances Erode Journalistic Integrity OXFORD, Miss. β€”The rapid integration of news organizations and sports broadcasters with gambling entities is blurring the lines between reporting and wagering, risking the fundamental pillar of journa...

"Journalism faces a decision of remaining in service to the greater good of society or becoming subordinate to the gambling industry.” - Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy & Innovation www.linkedin.com/pulse/bettin...

03.03.2026 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 120    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 6
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Iran war live: Iran 'close' to choosing new leader as sources say Khamenei's son is alive Mojtaba Khamanei, the son of Iran's late Supreme Leader, has survived the assault on the country by U.S. and Israeli air strikes, two Iranian sources told Reuters.

The son of the assassinated ayatollah is alive and likely to succeed his father as Iran's supreme leader, reports Reuters. www.reuters.com/world/iran-wa...

04.03.2026 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Election results: Texans are voting in the 2026 primary Follow The Texas Tribune’s coverage of election results for the 2026 primaries for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, the Texas Legislature and more.

In Texas, State Rep. James Talarico has defeated US Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the blockbuster Democratic primary for US Senate. On the Republican side, incumbent John Cornyn and the state's attorney general, Ken Paxton, advanced to a runoff in May. apps.texastribune.org/feature...

04.03.2026 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5
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Commanders Accused of Framing Iran War as Biblical Mandate, Jesus' 'Return' More than 100 complaints were made by military officers between Monday and Tuesday, totaling over 200 in total across every installation.

High-ranking US military officers are tying the action attack on Iran to fulfilling a Christian prophecy. www.military.com/daily-news/2...

04.03.2026 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 111    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 25
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DoW Identifies Army Casualties The War Department announced the deaths of four Army Reserve soldiers who were supporting Operation Epic Fury.

DoD releases names of four Army Reserve soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. www.war.gov/News/Releases/Rel...

04.03.2026 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Independent Auditor's Report on the U.S. Agency for Global Media FY 25 Financial Statements | Office of Inspector General

USAGM, of which Kari Lake seized control without proper authorization, "did not assess the effectiveness of its internal controls over operations, reporting and compliance as required," according to an auditor's report released by State Department's internal watchdog. www.stateoig.gov/report/aud-f..

03.03.2026 23:51 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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X says it will suspend creators from revenue-sharing program for unlabeled AI posts of 'armed conflict' | TechCrunch Creators who break the rules will get a three-month suspension, and if they continue to violate the policy, they'll be permanently banned.

Elon Musk's X says it's going to take action against creators who post AI videos of armed conflict without disclosure that the content is AI-generated. techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/x-s...

03.03.2026 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlight industry's vulnerability to physical disasters Iranian drone strikes damaged three Amazon Web Services sites in the Middle East, exposing how vulnerable cloud data centers are in conflict.

(AP) β€” Damage to three Amazon Web Services facilities in the Middle East from Iranian drone strikes highlights the rapid growth of data centers in the region, as well as the industry's vulnerability to conflict. apnews.com/article/amazon-aws...

03.03.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 14
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US-Israel war on Iran Day 4: UAE dealt with 186 ballistic missiles, 812 drones Get the latest on the US-Israel war with Iran: Trump warns, UAE airlines partially resume, and the US Embassy in Riyadh is hit by drones.

Drone strike near the US consulate in Dubai sparks a small fire. gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-is...

03.03.2026 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Betting and Prediction Market Alliances Erode Journalistic Integrity OXFORD, Miss. β€”The rapid integration of news organizations and sports broadcasters with gambling entities is blurring the lines between reporting and wagering, risking the fundamental pillar of journa...

"Journalism faces a decision of remaining in service to the greater good of society or becoming subordinate to the gambling industry.” - Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy & Innovation www.linkedin.com/pulse/bettin...

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President Trump, responding to reporters’ questions in the Oval Office during his meeting with Germany’s chancellor, says at some point Iran β€œwill be laying down their guns,” but he acknowledges the worst-case scenario is new leadership there turns out to be as bad as those taken out.

03.03.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the US jumped 11 cents overnight to ~$3.11, according to AAA. gasprices.aaa.com

03.03.2026 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 9

WHCA VPJustin Sink, who was elected to serve as 2026-27 leader, will no longer take the role, reports Status, because he accepted a position at Bloomberg’s NYC HQ. Instead, Fox News White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich will step up as president when CBS’ Weijia Jiang’s term ends in July.

03.03.2026 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Leaked Interior Department database reveals US plans to revise historical information The U.S. Interior Department said a database revealing how President Donald Trump's administration planned to revise information on key phases of ​American history at national park sites was deliberative and the employees β€Œwho released it "will be held accountable."

(Reuters) -US Interior Department says a database revealing how the Trump administration plans to revise information on key phases of ​American history at national park sites was deliberative and the employees β€Œwho released it "will be held accountable." www.reuters.com/sustainabilit...

03.03.2026 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

US State Department tells Americans to immediately leave 16 countries and territories: Bahrain, Egypt, Gaza, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, West Bank and Yemen.

03.03.2026 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 15
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Exclusive: U.S. Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say U.S. Marines opened fire on demonstrators during the storming of the Karachi consulate over the weekend, two U.S. officials said on Mondayβ€”a rare use ​of force at a diplomatic post that could sharply escalate tensions in the country β€Œamid widespread protests over the killing of Iran's leader.

(Reuters) β€” US Marines opened fire on demonstrators during the storming of the Karachi consulate over the weekend. www.reuters.com/world/asia-pa...

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