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A massive fire has broken out on a barge carrying scrap metal on the Delaware Bay. The U.S. Coast Guard said it responded Tuesday morning to reports of the fire and dispatched a helicopter and two boats in the water. Coast Guard Petty Officer First Class Matthew West said the unmanned barge was being moved by a tugboat at the time of the fire. West said there were no injuries. While ship traffic was not impacted, he said the fire was still burning several hours later.

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Vice President JD Vance joined the grieving family of a Kentucky man who was the seventh U.S. service member to die in combat during the Iran war as his remains were brought back to the U.S. The dignified transfer took place at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Monday evening. The Pentagon says 26-year-old Army Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington of Glendale died Sunday after being wounded during a March 1 attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Officials previously announced six Army reservists were killed in Kuwait when an Iranian drone struck an operations center at a civilian port.

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Police are investigating a triple murder in New Jersey. Authorities say a gunman killed 3 people before turning the weapon on himself early this morning in Berkeley Township.

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The Pentagon proclaims that the United States is “crushing” Iran with its military might. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the results of the war against Iran are clear after 10 days of fighting. Hegseth said Tuesday will be the “most intense day of strikes inside Iran. Also speaking at a Pentagon news briefing, Joint Chiefs chairman General Dan Caine said Iran’s missile attacks have fallen 90 percent since the start of the military campaign.

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The FBI found explosive materials in a Pennsylvania storage unit after two men were charged with bringing homemade bombs to a protest outside the home of New York City’s mayor. The police department in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania, said Tuesday that the FBI conducted controlled detonations after finding the materials at a Public Storage facility in Langhorne. Eighteen-year-old Emir Balat and nineteen-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi were arrested Saturday near Gracie Mansion in Manhattan. According to investigators, they said they were inspired by the Islamic State group. Balat and Kayumi remain jailed after an initial court appearance on Monday. They were not required to enter a plea.

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise Discusses the Iran War

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Police in Baltimore say an officer and a suspect have been shot in an “active shooter incident.” The officer was taken to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma unit, police said. Further details were not immediately available. The public was told Tuesday to avoid the area.

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A Stunning Display Of Tone-Deaf Leadership

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There Are But Two Parties Now, Traitors & Patriots

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Police in Toronto are investigating after gunfire was reported at the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto early Tuesday morning. Authorities say no injuries were reported. Toronto police responded to the scene around 5:30 a.m. after receiving reports that someone had fired a gun at the consulate, located near University Avenue and Queen Street West. Investigators later confirmed that evidence of a firearm discharge was found at the scene. No suspect information has been released, and the investigation remains ongoing. Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the incident, calling it “an absolutely unacceptable act of violence and intimidation aimed at our American friends and neighbors.” He added that there must be zero tolerance for such behavior. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow also denounced the shooting, noting that it comes just days after two Toronto-area synagogues were struck by gunfire. Chow said the city has increased police presence around both the U.S. and Israeli consulates as a precaution. Officials say tensions tied to the ongoing war in Iran have prompted demonstrations outside the U.S. consulate in recent days, both supporting and protesting U.S. involvement. Police have not said whether the shooting is connected to those demonstrations.

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Faith And Freedom 250: The Christian Roots of the Declaration of Independence

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Faith & Freedom 250 - Episode 1: The Christian Roots Of The Declaration Of Independence

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How Does The Strait Of Hormuz Being Closed Affect Gas Prices? With Steve Moore, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, former economist at the Trump White House, author of the daily “Hotline” newsletter from the Committee to Unleash Prosperity. @StephenMoore

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Pentagon Press Briefing – Update On Operation Epic Fury

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Opening The Strait Of Hormuz: Liquefied Natural Gas & It’s Role In The Iran Conflict With Daniel Turner, Founder & Executive Director of Power the Future (PowertheFuture.com) | @DanielTurnerPTF

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In this episode, Carl Jackson discusses the current state of gas prices and the US energy dominance under President Trump's administration. He talks about how the US has weakened Russia and Iran by increasing oil production and exporting liquefied natural gas, making them vulnerable to economic pressure. Carl also touches on the hypocrisy of Democrats, who claim to care about gas prices but have historically ignored the Arab Spring and supported appeasing Iran. He emphasizes that the US has an abundance of oil and is not dependent on the Middle East, and that President Trump's "drill, baby, drill" strategy is working to reduce global prices. 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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Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s national soccer team who were in the country for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup when war broke out in Iran. Australian federal police escorted the players from their hotel on the Gold Coast early Tuesday and took them to a secure location, where Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke finalized their humanitarian visas. Burke said the women now have the option to stay in Australia, and the offer of asylum remains open to other team members. The move follows public pressure and concern for the athletes’ safety, including comments from U.S. President Donald Trump urging Australia to protect any players who did not want to return hom

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Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has warned the United States and South Korea of “terrible consequences” over their joint military exercises, calling the drills a threat to regional security. The warning comes as the Freedom Shield exercise begins, a largely computer-simulated drill designed to test U.S.-South Korea operational coordination, accompanied by the field training program Warrior Shield. Kim Yo Jong also emphasized that North Korea will continue to expand its nuclear and military capabilities, signaling a firm stance against what Pyongyang sees as external threats. The joint exercises, held annually, are often portrayed by North Korea as rehearsals for invasion, though the U.S. and South Korea say they are defensive in nature.

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A senior Iranian security official has fired back at U.S. President Donald Trump after he warned of fiercer strikes if Tehran disrupts oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, took to X on Tuesday to dismiss Trump’s rhetoric as “empty threats,” saying the Iranian people do not fear such warnings. He added that “even those greater than you couldn’t eliminate Iran,” and cautioned Trump to “be careful not to get eliminated yourself.” Trump had posted that if Iran takes any action to block oil flow in the Hormuz waterway, the United States would respond “TWENTY TIMES HARDER” than in previous strikes. The exchange underscores rising tensions between Washington and Tehran amid ongoing conflict and global energy market concerns

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President Donald Trump spoke by phone Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the ongoing war in Iran, the conflict in Ukraine, and the impact on global energy markets. Trump called the conversation “very good” and said Putin “wants to be helpful” on Iran, while also urging the Russian leader to focus on ending the war in Ukraine. The call comes amid concerns about rising oil prices and disruptions to Middle East oil shipments. Trump indicated that the U.S. is considering easing some sanctions on Russian oil to help stabilize global markets, though details are still under review. Both leaders acknowledged the economic impact of the conflicts, while emphasizing diplomatic communication as a tool to manage tensions.

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