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How is the Media Portraying the War with Iran?

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A small plane carrying a student pilot and flight instructor struck two homes in north Phoenix on Wednesday before landing nose-down in a backyard, injuring them and a man who was in one of the homes, authorities said. The instructor, student and injured man were taking to a hospital, fire department spokesperson Capt. Todd Keller told reporters from news outlets Arizona’s Family and Fox-10. The Piper P-28 had one of its wings torn off and ended up nose-down next to a swimming pool in the backyard of the second home it hit, authorities said. The missing wing sat on top of the first home’s damaged tile roof. The plane was headed to the nearby Deer Valley Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.

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Ecuador and the United States have begun joint military operations against organized crime groups in the South American country, the U.S. military said, but neither government has given details of the location and scope of the operation. U.S. Southern Command said in a statement late Tuesday that Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces had launched operations in a “powerful example of the commitment of partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat the scourge of narco-terrorism.” A 30-second video accompanying a post on X showed a helicopter flying over a group of men walking on the ground, but the footage stops without revealing more about the location. “We are taking decisive action to confront narco-terrorists who have long inflicted terror, violence, and corruption on citizens throughout the hemisphere,” the post added, without providing other details of the operation. Ecuador's foreign and defense ministries did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press. The operation was not mentioned Wednesday at the U.S. defense secretary briefing, which was focused on Iran. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa had said earlier this week that his government was beginning joint actions with other countries as part of a new phase in the fight against organized crime, as Ecuador faces a sustained wave of violence linked to drug trafficking and illegal mining. “Ecuador demands security, our people need to live in peace,” said Noboa, adding that military and police forces will be involved in the operations he described as “very important.” Ecuador maintains good relations with the United States, Israel and Italy, among other countries, often collaborating on security issues. In February, Noboa ordered the foreign ministry to seek cooperation agreements with “allied nations” that would allow “the incorporation of special forces” on a temporary basis as support for the Ecuadorian police and armed forces. Authorities identify Ecuador as a critical logistical hub in the global drug trade, where drugs — particularly cocaine — are stockpiled, stored and distributed, especially from the northern border with Colombia. The shipments are transported from its ports to Central America, the United States and Europe.

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Gavin Newsom Claims Israel is an Apartheid State

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Minnesota's governor and attorney general on Wednesday defended their efforts to combat fraud and told a U.S. House committee that their efforts have been hampered by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in the state. Republicans on the House Oversight Committee accused Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of stalling to fight fraud in government programs, saying they put politics ahead of rooting out abuse instead of pausing payments. “You have not been good stewards of the taxpayer dollars,” said Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, chair of the committee. “And the Democratic position is keep the money flowing. The American taxpayers have had enough.” Walz said he wanted to work with the federal government to help with fraud investigations, but the immigration surge was making that more difficult. “The people of Minnesota have been singled out and targeted for political retribution at an unparalleled scale,” Walz said. “We’re going to prosecute, as we have, every single person that’s involved in fraud, but we can’t do it alone." Walz and Ellison defended their efforts on fraud, while also trying to turn the focus of the hearing to the surge of 3,000 federal agents in Minnesota that began in December. The Trump administration cited fraud as one justification for its enforcement action. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified Tuesday that about 650 investigators remain in Minnesota as part of a broader fraud probe. “Operation Metro Surge did nothing to address fraud in our state," Ellison said. "It harmed our economy and it scarred our people and it dealt a devastating blow to fraud enforcement in Minnesota.” Ellison noted the series of resignation of lawyers in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota, leaving those who remain “drowning in immigration-related petitions” instead of prosecuting fraud. On Tuesday, the U.S. attorney for Minnesota appeared before a judge for a contempt hearing related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement not returning personal property of detainees. Ellison said his office has “punched above our weight” in winning 300 Medicaid fraud convictions and recovering more than $80 million for taxpayers. Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana called on Ellison to resign, accusing him of not leading investigations into criminal fraud activity. Last week, Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” $243 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds. Minnesota sued on Monday to stop the money from being withheld, warning it may have to cut health care for low-income families if the money is held back. Comer on Wednesday accused Walz of not stopping Medicaid payments despite knowledge of fraud because he “didn’t want to rock the boat.” Comer and other Republicans accused Walz of lying about when he first found out about fraud in a $250 million scheme known as Feeding Our Future and stalling to act in order to protect the Somali American community. Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio asked Walz if he know how many of those who had been indicted were Somali Americans. “Their ethnicity is not my concern,” Walz said. Somali Americans make up 82 of the 92 defendants charged so far in the Feeding our Future case, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Minnesota. Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of California, as part of the effort to focus the hearing on the immigration crackdown, held up images of children detained by federal officers and a picture of the blood-stained car seat of Renee Good who was killed by an officer. Federal officers also killed another Minnesota resident, Alex Pretti, who had been filming enforcement operations. “This violence does not make us safer,” Garcia said. “It does not address fraud, waste and abuse.”

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Trump Did What No One Else Would!

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A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, killing dozens of sailors and dramatically widening Washington's pursuit of the Iranian navy. Sri Lanka's deputy foreign minister identified the warship as the frigate IRIS Dena, and said it was heading back to Iran from an eastern Indian port. The attack happened hundreds of miles across the Indian Ocean from the Gulf, where U.S. and Israeli forces are striking Iran and Tehran is retaliating with missile and drone attacks. "An American submarine sank an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters," U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at the Pentagon. "Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo. Quiet death." Hospital authorities in the Sri Lankan port city of Galle said 87 bodies were brought in by military rescuers who responded to an early morning distress call. Another 32 were rescued and were being treated at hospital and about 60 people were likely unaccounted for from an estimated 180 people on board, Sri Lankan authorities said. A Pentagon video purporting to have captured the attack showed the warship being hit by a huge explosion which blew apart the rear of the vessel, lifting it from the water, and caused it to begin sinking from the stern. The exact date when the video was filmed and the type of warship could not be verified. However, the deck shape and mast of the vessel in the video matched file imagery of the same type of warship as the IRIS Dena. The Iranian vessel had taken part in a naval exercise organized by India in the Bay of Bengal from February 18 to 25, according to the drill's website. Sri Lanka said it had launched a search-and-rescue operation to locate survivors after receiving a distress call. Sri Lankan navy spokesman Commander Buddhika Sampath said boats that reached the location observed only an oil slick, adding that although the incident took place outside Sri Lankan waters, Colombo was still committed to providing support. "We found people floating in the water and rescued them," Sampath told reporters. "Later on, we found upon inquiring that they belonged to the Iranian ship." Rescuers brought bodies, covered in white sheets, in batches in a truck to the Karapitiya hospital in Galle where they were moved to the morgue. The commander of the warship and some senior officers were among the survivors and they told the Sri Lankan navy that they were hit by a submarine attack, two Sri Lankan sources told Reuters.

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It was Time to Take Action

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CNN'S Harry Enten Discusses Texas' Primary Results

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What does it take to get heaven’s attention? In this inspiring episode of The Greg Laurie Podcast, Pastor Greg Laurie shares a never-before-heard story about acclaimed actor Kelsey Grammer, best known for his iconic role as Frasier, and reveals the profound power of faith that moves not just mountains—but God Himself. Journey with Pastor Greg Laurie as he recounts his personal friendship with Kelsey Grammer on the set of Jesus Revolution, revealing how a simple prayer for meaning led Kelsey Grammer to a role that transformed his spiritual journey. You'll hear a touching first-hand account of Kelsey Grammer’s spiritual awakening at a Harvest Crusade, exploring what it meant for him to step onto a field—questioning God in the midst of past tragedy—and receive an unmistakable answer. This episode dives deep into the biblical story of the Roman centurion whose faith astounded Jesus, examining why it was an outsider—a “full-blown pagan” —who demonstrated a trust in Christ that even lifelong believers often miss. Pastor Greg Laurie unpacks the different kinds of faith, from belief that sits on a shelf, to living, risk-taking faith that acts—and receives miracles. Two unforgettable insights await you: An honest, moving testimony from Kelsey Grammer about wrestling with grief and finding hope on the field of Angel Stadium. The surprising truth that sometimes, outsiders see spiritual reality more clearly than insiders—and why religious familiarity can be the greatest barrier to amazement Whether you’re new to faith, wrestling with doubt, or seeking your own moment of breakthrough, this episode is an invitation to examine what real, “amazing faith” looks like—and how you can experience a relationship with God that is both authentic and life-changing. Don’t miss this powerful episode. Subscribe for more conversations that challenge, encourage, and point you toward lasting hope. Want more from Greg Laurie? Visit: https://harvest.org/. Find Pastor Greg on social media: https://www.instagram.com/greglaurie/ https://x.com/greglaurie https://www.facebook.com/harvest.greglaurie Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Sen. Thom Tillis, the ultimate establishment RINO, went berserk in a hearing—screaming and slamming the table at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Instead of backing President Trump’s border enforcer, these old-guard Republicans are sabotaging the America First team voters elected. They’re the real cancer in the GOP. Time to retire every last one and let Trump win.

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Even as an establishment Republican, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is standing rock-solid with President Trump, delivering a clear message of strength and resolve against the remnants of the Iranian regime.

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In this episode of the Carl Jackson Show, Carl is joined by Tyler O'Neill, senior editor at the Daily Signal, to discuss the recent arrest of agitators who invaded a church in Minneapolis. Carl shares his thoughts on why this incident is crucial and how it's part of a larger battle between communism and Judeo-Christian principles. Tyler delves into the specifics of the case, including the use of the FACE Act and the Ku Klux Klan Act to bring charges against the agitators. They also touch on the spiritual dimension of evil and the importance of the midterms in addressing these issues. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Visit our Store https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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Fallen American Soldeirs from Epic Fury

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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is standing firm in his opposition to U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, despite facing trade threats from Donald Trump. Sánchez said Spain rejects the attacks and will not allow the United States to use joint U.S.-Spanish military bases on Spanish soil for operations targeting Iran. His comments mark one of the strongest rebukes from a European leader since the conflict escalated. The Spanish leader warned that the war risks “playing Russian roulette” with millions of lives and described the strikes as unjustifiable. He has called for restraint and a renewed push for diplomatic solutions to prevent further destabilization in the region. The dispute underscores growing tensions among Western allies as the conflict in Iran expands and global political and economic pressures intensify.

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LIVE Pentagon Press Briefing On “Operation Epic Fury” With Lt. General Keith Kellogg - Former U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, author of War by Other Means | @generalKellogg | by phone Gen. Keith Kellogg praises Trump for ‘exceptional’ Operation Epic Fury: Iran is losing this fight 'tremendously so' Iran executes Khamenei’s plan to spread regional war

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With Michael O'Neill, Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Landmark Legal Foundation (LandmarkLegal.org) | @LandmarkLegal Legality of Trump Authorizing Strikes in Iran: Congressional Democrats plan to force votes this week to halt President Trump’s military action against Iran - These measures invoke the War Powers Act of 1973 The Supreme Court on Monday night granted a request from a group of California parents to reinstate a ruling by a federal district court that prohibits schools in that state from “misleading parents about their children’s gender presentation” and that requires schools to follow parents’ instructions regarding the names and pronouns The Supreme Court on Monday announced that it would keep in place a New York congressional map

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Trump Shoots Down Anti-Semitic Question

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Elections Are Bigger In Texas: Primary Night In The LoneStar State

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Monday that the United States is making “decisive, devastating, and uncontested” progress in Operation Epic Fury, which was launched just four days ago under President Donald Trump. Speaking at the Pentagon, Hegseth highlighted sweeping air operations alongside the Israeli Defense Forces, claiming the U.S. now has near-total control of Iranian airspace. Hegseth detailed the role of B-2s, B-52s, fighter jets, and drones in targeting Iran’s missile systems, military infrastructure, and leadership. He asserted that Iran’s air force has been destroyed, its navy “no more,” and key leaders eliminated. “The operation has delivered air power surpassing the opening of the Iraq War in 2003,” Hegseth said, adding that additional waves of strikes are expected. While stressing that this is “not a mission accomplished moment,” he said the operation’s goal remains clear: dismantle Iran’s military capabilities and prevent any path toward nuclear weapons. Hegseth emphasized the U.S. is prepared to sustain the fight for as long as necessary, declaring, “The terms of this war will be set by us.”

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