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Trump Advisers Urge Him to Find Iran Exit Ramp, Fearing Political Backlash Some of the president’s advisers privately encouraged him to look for an exit plan amid spiking oil prices and concerns that a lengthy conflict could spark political backlash.

www.wsj.com/world/middle...

10.03.2026 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Scale of Billionaires’ Campaign Donations is Overwhelming U.S. Politics

Big money has destroyed our democracy. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/u...

10.03.2026 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Asked Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., about the bombing of the girls' school in Iran. "It was terrible. We made a mistake," he said. "Other countries do that sort of thing intentionally, like Russia. We would never do that intentionally. I think the department is investigating it now, and I'm sorry."

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'One Kuwaiti pilot blasted all three US F-15 jets out of the sky' A sole Kuwaiti pilot flying an American-made fighter jet mistakenly shot down three US F-15 planes amid a friendly fire blunder.

'One Kuwaiti pilot blasted all three US F-15 jets out of the sky in friendly fire blunder' trib.al/dOuN8aS

09.03.2026 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump White House Reportedly Blocking Intelligence Report Warning of Homeland Security Threats in Midst of Iran War The White House is allegedly blocking U.S. intelligence agencies from warning Americans about rising terrorist threats at home, according to The Daily Mail.

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

10.03.2026 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump 'considering seizing Iranian "Oil Island"' The US President could be tempted to send troops to capture Kharg Island, where 90 per cent of the country's exports flow, as he ramps up strikes on Iran.

Trump 'considering seizing Iranian "Oil Island" where country exports 90% of its crude': White House officials reveal operation that could see boots on the ground trib.al/Y8ayFlB

09.03.2026 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Secretive war jet 'eliminates battlefield's most difficult choice' One of the Pentagon's most secretive groups of experts has revealed renderings of its latest military plane meant for unique, critical special operations missions.

Pentagon unveils secretive war jet that 'eliminates battlefield's most difficult choice' trib.al/jGiY97M

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Jared...

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"He wants to be very constructive" -- moments after announcing that he's taking sanctions off Russia without mentioning Russia by name, Trump says "I had a very good call with President Putin" today

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Trump on Cuba: "It may be a friendly takeover. It may not be a friendly takeover. It wouldn't matter."

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Q: You said the war is 'very complete.' But your defense secretary says 'this is just the beginning.' So which is it?


TRUMP: You could say both

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Major Update: Trump Says War is "Very Complete" and Seeks Quick Off-Ramp as he Floats Taking Over Strait of Hormuz Good evening everyone.

Major update: Trump says war is pretty much complete as he seeks an off-ramp to end the war.

Trump considers taking over Strait of Hormuz as Iran says countries can get access if they expel US/Israel ambassadors.

US intercepts transmissions suggesting that Iran could be triggering sleeper assets.

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Ahead of 2028, Sen. Cory Booker to unveil bill to make $75,000 in income tax-free The bill is a marker for the next time Democrats get a chance to rewrite the tax code. The New Jersey senator told NBC News he's keeping the door open to a 2028 presidential bid.

Scoop: Cory Booker will unveil a tax bill to sharply the standard deduction to $75,000 for couples, or half that for single filers.

He wants Dems to become the party β€œof big ideas that resonate.”

Booker’s focus is reelection but β€œI have not closed the door on β€˜28.”

www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

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Ticketmaster and Live Nation reach settlement with DOJ in illegal monopoly case, reports say The Justice Department has settled its antitrust suit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accused of stifling competition and raising prices, as trial loomed.
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Donald Trump Jr. sits on the board of an American drone company with Pentagon contracts.

Eric Trump recently invested in an Israeli drone company.

Don Jr. and Eric just invested in yet another drone company vying to get government contracts.

But Hunter Biden sold a painting.

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Ohio State president Ted Carter resigns after 'inappropriate relationship,' university says Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. was selected as Ohio State's president in 2023.
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Impeach Jared Polis? It may be necessary...

If Jared Polis caves to extortion and pardons an unrepentant insurrectionists, he should be impeached and removed. But everyone involved would probably be better off in Colorado Dems brandished the threat, and Polis backed down. www.offmessage.net/p/impeach-ja...

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Trump Raises Money Off U.S. Troops Day After Dignified Transfer The fundraising email suggests giving money to Trump to stand with soldiers deployed to Iran War

Trump Raises Money Off U.S. Troops Day After Dignified Transfer

The fundraising email suggests giving money to Trump to stand with soldiers deployed to Iran War

meidasnews.com/news/trump-r...

09.03.2026 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 169    πŸ” 93    πŸ’¬ 39    πŸ“Œ 10
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The best response to Donald Trump raising gas prices is to quote Donald Trump.

09.03.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 275    πŸ” 89    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 4

There was an accident on the highway not long ago and we all had to drive off the berm to follow the State Trooper's instructions. πŸ€·β€β™€οΈβ¬‡οΈ I can think of a few other situations where ⬇️ would be more like those food delivery robots unable to determine a clear path. When πŸ€–πŸ€– they stare at each other! πŸ˜„

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"The White House lawfully removed Todd Inman from the NTSB after receiving highly concerning reports of inappropriate alcohol use on the job, harassment of staff, misuse of government resources, and failure to attend at least half of NTSB meetings.."

09.03.2026 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI company Anthropic is suing the Trump administration.

They accuse the government and the DoD of violating the company's First Amendment rights, the Administrative Procedures Act, and Anthropic’s Fifth Amendment right to due process.

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Sure, Trump wore a campaign hat to a dignified transfer, but remember when President Obama saluted while holding a latte?

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Noem associate Madison Sheahan bought 2,500 marked vehicles for ICE Despite ICE employees seeking to keep a low profile in public, ICE official Madison Sheahan placed a bulk order for marked vehicles.

Wild story from @washingtonexaminer.bsky.social:
ICE "wasted millions" to buy "thousands of employee vehicles that the agency cannot use to arrest illegal immigrants"

The problem: the vehicles are marked with ICE logo and motto

β€œICE has never had marked vehicles,” person familiar said

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Trump To Hold Press Conference As Iran War Rages Trump To Hold Press Conference As Iran War Rages

The president will address the media from one of his Florida golf courses.

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Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in Lebanon: HRW Images verified by Human Rights Watch show Israel fired white phosphorus in populated areas of southern Lebanon.

Images verified by Human Rights Watch show Israel fired white phosphorus in populated areas of southern Lebanon.

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At least 42 people killed in days of floods across Kenya

At least 42 people killed in days of floods across Kenya

At least 42 people killed in days of floods across Kenya https://aje.news/efsr3w

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"More than 270 journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched a genocidal war against Palestinians in the territory on October 7, 2023, in response to Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel."

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Crypto lobby pours $8.6M into Illinois primaries Before the country’s largest pro-crypto PAC, Fairshake, dropped nearly $5.2 million in a single buy to oppose Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s run for U.S. Senate, industry executives were drip-feeding can...

dailynorthwestern.com/2026/03/09/c...

09.03.2026 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Georgia teacher killed by student driving away from prank gone wrong

Five teenagers arrested after Jason Hughes run over outside his home after prank involving toilet paper

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