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Trump Warns Iran as Middle East Troop Deployment Expands, Shutdown Drags On
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Trump Warns Iran as Middle East Troop Deployment Expands, Shutdown Drags On

Amid a lingering government shutdown, President Trump escalates tensions with Iran while additional U.S. troops deploy to the Middle East.

Mar 31, 2026

Trump Issues Warning to Iran, Sets Deadline for Negotiations
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Trump Issues Warning to Iran, Sets Deadline for Negotiations

President Trump delivers a stern warning to Iran while revealing ongoing indirect talks with Iranian officials.

Mar 31, 2026

Unmanned Drones Transform Modern Warfare Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
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Unmanned Drones Transform Modern Warfare Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Former national security adviser H. R. McMaster highlights the growing role of unmanned drones in reshaping global military strategies.

Mar 31, 2026

US Navy Retires Minesweeping Ships Amid Rising Iran Tensions
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US Navy Retires Minesweeping Ships Amid Rising Iran Tensions

The US Navy has decommissioned its minesweeping vessels in the Persian Gulf, raising concerns over maritime security amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Mar 31, 2026

Trump Considers Military Action Against Iran’s Kharg Island
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Trump Considers Military Action Against Iran’s Kharg Island

President Trump explores seizing Iran’s Kharg Island, a move analysts call ‘high-risk’ amid escalating tensions.

Mar 30, 2026

DHS Shutdown Extends Beyond Previous Records as Congress Takes Recess
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DHS Shutdown Extends Beyond Previous Records as Congress Takes Recess

The partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security becomes the longest in history as Congress adjourns for a two-week break.

Mar 30, 2026

Trump Threatens Iran Desalination Plants in Escalation of Tensions
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Trump Threatens Iran Desalination Plants in Escalation of Tensions

President Trump warns of targeting Iran’s critical desalination infrastructure amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

Mar 30, 2026

Iran Announces Plan to Impose Toll on Strait of Hormuz Shipping
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Iran Announces Plan to Impose Toll on Strait of Hormuz Shipping

Iran moves forward with a controversial plan to charge vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global trade disruption.

Mar 30, 2026

Iran’s Petroyuan Proposal Unlikely to End Dollar Dominance
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Iran’s Petroyuan Proposal Unlikely to End Dollar Dominance

Iran’s suggestion to accept yuan for oil passage through the Strait of Hormuz poses little threat to the dollar’s global reserve status, analysts say.

Mar 30, 2026

Federal Judge Halts Nexstar-Tegna Merger Over Antitrust Concerns
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Federal Judge Halts Nexstar-Tegna Merger Over Antitrust Concerns

A US district judge has issued a temporary restraining order to halt the integration of Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, citing potential harm to competition and newsroom jobs.

Mar 30, 2026

Trump Threatens Iran's Civilian Infrastructure in Strait of Hormuz Dispute
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Trump Threatens Iran's Civilian Infrastructure in Strait of Hormuz Dispute

President Trump warns of targeting civilian energy and water systems in Iran if tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalate.

Mar 30, 2026

Trump Threatens Iran Infrastructure Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
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Trump Threatens Iran Infrastructure Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

President Trump warned of targeting Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, while claiming progress in regime change efforts.

Mar 30, 2026