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Trump and Starmer Agree on Need to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Middle East Escalation
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Trump and Starmer Agree on Need to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Middle East Escalation

President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the urgent need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during a call on Sunday.

Mar 23, 2026

Homan: DHS Shutdown Driven by Policy Execution, Not Policy Differences
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Homan: DHS Shutdown Driven by Policy Execution, Not Policy Differences

White House border czar Tom Homan argues the prolonged DHS shutdown stems from disagreements over policy execution rather than policy itself.

Mar 23, 2026

ICE Agents Deployed to Major US Airports Amid Government Shutdown
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ICE Agents Deployed to Major US Airports Amid Government Shutdown

ICE agents will assist TSA with security and ID checks at airports as shutdown strains screening operations.

Mar 23, 2026

Iran Threatens Closure of Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions
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Iran Threatens Closure of Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions

Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz entirely in response to pressure from the U.S., escalating regional tensions and threatening global trade.

Mar 23, 2026

Census Data Shows Nearly Half of Immigrant Households Access Welfare Programs
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Census Data Shows Nearly Half of Immigrant Households Access Welfare Programs

Recent Census Bureau data reveals that 47% of immigrant-led households in the U.S. receive welfare benefits, with rates rising to 54% when tax credits are included.

Mar 23, 2026

Illegal Alien Charged in Murder of Loyola University Student
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Illegal Alien Charged in Murder of Loyola University Student

An individual in the U.S. illegally has been charged with the murder of a Loyola University student, reigniting debates over immigration enforcement.

Mar 23, 2026

UK Nuclear Submarine Deployed to Arabian Sea Amid Rising Iran Tensions
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UK Nuclear Submarine Deployed to Arabian Sea Amid Rising Iran Tensions

The British nuclear-powered submarine HMS Anson has been deployed to the Arabian Sea as tensions escalate following Iran's attempted missile strike on Diego Garcia.

Mar 23, 2026

Iran Imposes $2M Transit Fee on Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Threatens Global Oil Supply
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Iran Imposes $2M Transit Fee on Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Threatens Global Oil Supply

Iran charges tankers $2 million to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting control over the critical global shipping route.

Mar 23, 2026

Iran Threatens Regional Water Crisis with Desalination Plant Strikes
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Iran Threatens Regional Water Crisis with Desalination Plant Strikes

Iran warns of attacks on critical desalination infrastructure in the Middle East, escalating tensions with U.S. and Israel, according to a U.N. official.

Mar 23, 2026

Trump Backs Schumer's ICE Funding Statement
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Trump Backs Schumer's ICE Funding Statement

President Trump publicly supported Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after Schumer inadvertently called for increased funding for ICE during a press conference.

Mar 23, 2026

Rep. Jason Crow Defends Government Shutdown Amid Criticism
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Rep. Jason Crow Defends Government Shutdown Amid Criticism

Rep. Jason Crow faces scrutiny for defending a government shutdown that disproportionately impacts his Colorado constituents.

Mar 23, 2026

Fact Checkers Dispute California Governor's Claims on Texas, Florida Taxes
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Fact Checkers Dispute California Governor's Claims on Texas, Florida Taxes

Independent fact-checkers refute California Governor Gavin Newsom's allegations that Texas and Florida employ regressive tax systems.

Mar 23, 2026