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President Donald Trump says he has demanded that several countries join a coalition to help protect the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s traded oil flows through the key waterway, making it vital to international energy markets. Trump says nations that rely heavily on Middle East oil should help police the strait, though he did not name the countries involved. He says discussions are underway as concerns grow over ongoing disruptions in the region.

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Negotiations are beginning on the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, a pact that governs more than $1.6 trillion in annual trade between the three countries. The deal allows much of the commerce across North America to move duty-free, supporting industries ranging from agriculture to manufacturing. But President Donald Trump is pushing for changes to the agreement and has said the United States could withdraw if a new deal is not reached. U.S. and Mexican officials are starting talks this week, with Canada expected to join discussions later.

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The U.S. military has identified the six service members killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq last week. Officials say the crew members were assigned to National Guard and Air Force units in Alabama, Florida and Ohio. U.S. Central Command says the crash occurred in friendly airspace during operations connected to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The KC-135 plays a critical role in refueling aircraft midair and supporting missions across the region.

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President Donald Trump says he may delay a planned trip to China as he pressures Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In an interview, Trump said China benefits from the key shipping lane and should play a role in keeping it open, as disruptions continue to threaten global oil flows and raise energy concerns. The Strait of Hormuz — a vital route for international trade — has faced severe interruptions during the war, prompting warnings about economic impacts worldwide. The comments come as U.S. and Chinese officials hold trade talks in Paris tied to preparations for the potential visit.

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Tensions in the Middle East are intensifying as Iran and Israel exchange new strikes across the region, raising concerns about wider instability and energy security. In the Gulf, an Iranian drone strike near Dubai sparked a fire and forced the airport to suspend flights, adding to regional disruptions. The conflict is also affecting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical waterway for global energy trade — pushing crude prices above $100 a barrel as markets react to supply risks. President Donald Trump says he has asked several countries to send warships to help protect the strait, but so far none have agreed to join the effort.

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President Donald Trump says he is not prepared to reach a deal to end the war with Iran and has threatened additional strikes on the country’s main oil export hub, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict. Speaking over the weekend, Trump said further action could target Iran’s Kharg Island, a critical terminal that handles the vast majority of the country’s oil exports, and warned that operations could continue if Tehran does not change course. Trump also signaled that negotiations to end the war are not imminent, saying the terms are “not good enough” at this time, even as global oil markets remain volatile amid disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz — a vital waterway through which roughly 20% of the world’s traded oil flows — has been heavily affected by the conflict, contributing to sharp increases in crude prices and raising concerns about broader economic impacts. U.S. officials have indicated that military operations could continue as long as Iran’s capabilities remain a concern, underscoring uncertainty about when the fighting might end.

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Trump's Updates on the Iran War

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A Democrat Supporting the Ian War?!

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How is the Iran War Affecting America?

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Greta the Great Shares Her Insightful Thoughts on Cuba

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We Must Stay the Course with the War!

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The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus returned to court today as a judge considers whether certain documents and future hearings should be open to the public. Attorneys for 22-year-old Tyler Robinson are seeking to ban cameras and recording devices from the courtroom, arguing that extensive media coverage could threaten his right to a fair trial. Prosecutors, along with news organizations and Kirk’s widow, are urging the court to keep the proceedings open. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty in the September shooting at Utah Valley University. The case remains ongoing.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is criticizing a U.S. decision to temporarily waive some sanctions on Russian oil. Zelenskyy says the 30-day waiver, issued amid the Iran war, is “not the right decision” and could provide Russia with about $10 billion to fund its war against Ukraine. He made the comments during a news conference in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. Zelenskyy says revenue from energy sales is used by Russia to purchase weapons for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

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Cuba’s president says his government has held recent talks with the United States as the island faces a worsening energy and economic crisis. President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the discussions were aimed at addressing differences between the two countries. He also claimed that no petroleum shipments have arrived in Cuba in the past three months, blaming what he described as a U.S. energy blockade. The comments come after a major blackout last week left millions without power.

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New details are emerging about the shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia. Law enforcement officials say the gun used by the suspect had an obliterated serial number, which could complicate efforts to trace how he obtained the firearm. Investigators say they will attempt to recover the serial number. The FBI identified the shooter as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member who previously pleaded guilty to attempting to aid the ISIS extremist group. Officials say ROTC students intervened, subduing and killing the gunman to stop the attack. The investigation is ongoing.

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New details are emerging about the man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan. Authorities say 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali was killed by security after ramming a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township and opening fire. An official in Lebanon says Ghazali lost four relatives in an Israeli airstrike last week. Officials say he became a U.S. citizen in 2016. The incident remains under investigation.

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All six crew members aboard a U.S. military KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq have been confirmed dead. The crash occurred Thursday and involved a second KC-135 aircraft, which landed safely. U.S. Central Command says the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire. Officials say the cause of the crash remains under investigation. The deaths come as U.S. operations against Iran continue across the region.

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Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has likely been wounded and may be disfigured, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth made the comments during a briefing Friday, saying intelligence suggests Khamenei was injured amid ongoing attacks connected to the conflict in the region. The defense secretary also said Iran’s leadership is currently “on the run” as pressure mounts following strikes tied to the broader war involving Iran, Israel and U.S. forces. The remarks come as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, with both sides trading attacks and regional security concerns growing.

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DHS Needs to be Funded

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Radical Islamic terrorism struck yet again on Thursday—this time, in both Michigan and Virginia. That makes four separate Islamist terror attacks on the home front just in the past two weeks. At what point is enough finally enough? What can we do about this gargantuan subversive fifth column in our midst? All options, including deportation and denaturalization proceedings, must be on the table. Josh also offers a personal, direct plea to American Jews to arm and train themselves, and to take their security into their own hands. Later, Heather Johnston, Founder and Executive Director of the U.S. Israel Education Association, joins the program to discuss the war with Iran, the importance of U.S.-Israel relations, and the unholy war that many propagandists are now waging on the indispensable Jewish-Christian biblical alliance. Josh closes the show by analyzing the latest war-related comments from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and indicating what specifically he will be looking out for over the course of the weekend.

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