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Iran recloses the Strait of Hormuz today, hours after saying it would open the waterway to commercial ships. Iran's joint military command says it will keep restrictions in place as long as the U.S. blocks Iranian ports.Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on an American embassy in history. The Iran-backed Islamic Jihad terrorist group claimed responsibility for the 1983 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Beirut.President Trump signed an executive order today to speed up the research and approval of psychedelic drugs, which he says could help people struggling with mental illnesses. That's as the president says veterans are facing especially high rates of mental health challenges.

President Trump today announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and ready for full passage. Meanwhile, he says the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, now in its fifth day, “will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100 percent complete.”Oil prices dropped as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick gave an optimistic view of U.S. economic growth and signaled potential shifts in U.S. trade policy—from North America to China—that could reshape the broader economic outlook.

President Donald Trump today announced a major Middle East breakthrough involving Israel, Lebanon, and the Hezbollah terrorist group. The president says Iran is now willing to hand over its “nuclear dust,” as the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports financially squeezes the regime. The Department of Homeland Security shutdown is now in its 61st day—the longest in U.S. history. That's as Republicans push forward with a plan to fund immigration enforcement without Democratic support. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is proposing a plan to tax the ultra-wealthy. The new tax would hit owners of second homes in New York City valued above $5 million.

We're now on day three of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. President Trump says the military operation in Iran is “very close to over,” as the White House announces the beginning of an economic operation meant to pressure the regime.On Capitol Hill, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano told lawmakers the 2026 tax filing season is a success, as lawmakers on both sides question the agency's performance. Meanwhile, the Government Operations Subcommittee is examining fraud occurring nationwide in many state-level programs like Medicaid.U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz testified today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about reforms at the U.N., and how the U.S. is combating the Chinese Communist Party's influence in international bodies.

President Donald Trump told the New York Post that additional peace talks could take place over the next two days in Pakistan's capital, as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports ramps up pressure in the Gulf. Vice President JD Vance says the regime is engaging in an “act of economic terrorism” against the entire world after its military has been decimated.A new Justice Department report alleges the Biden administration unfairly enforced a law protecting access to abortion clinics. The DOJ's Weaponization Working Group says the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act—known as the FACE Act—was used to target pro-life activists.A fifth woman has come forward accusing former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) of sexual assault. With Swalwell now out of California's governor's race following the allegations, what does the race look like moving forward?

The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is taking effect as President Donald Trump demands Iran end its nuclear program. Trump also warns the Chinese Communist Party that if it arms the Iranian regime, it could face a 50 percent tariff.Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has said he will resign his seat in Congress. This comes after he announced he was dropping out of the governor's race. The decision follows sexual misconduct allegations he denies amid growing calls for accountability.Congress returns to Washington this week after a two-week spring recess. Lawmakers are facing a full agenda of hearings and early moves on key budget and national security priorities.

Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orban has conceded defeat in the country's national election, ending his 16 years in office. Peter Magyar of opposition party Tisza looks set for a major victory.President Donald Trump announced the next moves he's taking after weekend negotiations with Iran in Pakistan turned sour. Find out what the U.S. Navy will be doing next.Trump is also threatening China with 50 percent tariffs if it aids Iran militarily.

A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance, along with special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, is meeting with Iranian officials in Pakistan Saturday to discuss a path to peace. Also Saturday, U.S. forces are beginning the process of clearing out mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the president issued a warning to Beijing, saying China could have “big problems” if it ships weapons to Iran.The New York City Police Department reported Saturday that officers shot a suspect after three people were stabbed at Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal. Police say the suspect called himself “Lucifer.”The Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth. The historic mission, which sent astronauts on a flyby around the Moon in the first crewed lunar mission since the 1970s, ended in a “textbook” splashdown in the Pacific Friday evening.

Vice President JD Vance is on his way to Pakistan for a high-stakes summit with Iran. The talks will mark the highest-level meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials since 1979. Ahead of the meeting, President Donald Trump is warning the Iranian regime to take negotiations seriously.Democrat-led states and small businesses were back in the International Trade Court today, challenging the president's global tariffs applied under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. A three-judge panel of the court heard the arguments.The Artemis II astronauts are racing home, set to splash down in the Pacific tonight at around 8:07 p.m. ET.

President Donald Trump says U.S. ships and military forces will stay in and around Iran until what he calls the “real agreement” is reached. This comes a day after the White House declared that Iran has accepted a ceasefire proposal with the United States.The Iranian regime is calling on Israel to stop its war against the Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon, saying it is a violation of the ceasefire agreement for the war in Iran. Israel's prime minister says Israeli forces will continue to strike the Iran-backed group with full force.Democrat-led states and small businesses will be back in the International Trade Court tomorrow, challenging the president's global tariffs applied under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Trump turned to this provision after the Supreme Court ruled against his use of an emergency powers law to implement the tariffs.

The White House announced that Vice President JD Vance will lead the U.S. delegation for Iran peace talks on Saturday. This comes as President Donald Trump declared a “big day for world peace,” and the White House said Iran has agreed to a cease-fire proposal.Data show the first vessels are already managing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. officials say all military objectives have been achieved in the war against Iran and that, as the cease-fire continues to hold, U.S. troops remain ready to resume combat operations.

With under two hours left before his 8 p.m. deadline, President Trump has agreed to suspend bombing Iran for two weeks, if Iran agrees to open the Strait of Hormuz.Meanwhile, the Iranian regime called on residents to form human chains around Iran's bridges and power plants ahead of President Trump's deadline for a deal.

President Trump declared Tuesday “power plant and bridge day” if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as the president and top officials celebrate the historic rescue of two American airmen whose F-15 was shot down over Iran last week.The crew of Artemis II set a new record on Monday for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth. The Orion spacecraft is expected to reach its closest approach to the moon Monday night.The Supreme Court has thrown out an appeals court ruling that upheld Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction. The decision sends the Trump ally's case back to district court.

A new warning from President Donald Trump: Iran is facing a Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face consequences.The second U.S. airman whose fighter jet crashed in Iran has been rescued. The daring operation involved up to a hundred U.S. forces, and intelligence personnel.Members of OPEC+ have agreed to boost oil production next month. But, their ability to achieve this will depend on the situation in the Hormuz Strait.

The State Department on Saturday announced the United States is revoking the visas of family members of a former Iranian general. Qasem Soleimani, a major general in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was eliminated during the first Trump administration. His niece and grandniece are now in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to pause collecting race data from public universities as part of the president's push against race-based policies in higher education. In a ruling Friday, a federal judge in Boston said the federal government likely has the authority to collect the data, but the demand was rolled out to universities in a “rushed and chaotic” manner.In college basketball, the Final Four is about to begin, with Saturday's winners advancing to the championship game. And from hand-decorated eggs to chocolate masterpieces, people around the world are preparing to celebrate Easter.

Search and rescue efforts are underway after an American fighter jet was downed over Iran, as President Donald Trump issues a stark warning to the regime about its bridges and power plants.Meanwhile, the president is proposing a historic Pentagon budget for fiscal 2027, which would surge defense spending to $1.5 trillion. It would include a pay raise for military personnel, funding for the president's Golden Dome missile defense system, and investment in shipbuilding.March job numbers nearly tripled expectations, with 178,000 new jobs added. Meanwhile, the DHS shutdown is nearing 50 days, with Republican leadership reaching an agreement to end it but the House not yet taking a vote.

President Trump today issued a harsh warning to Iran, saying there's “more to follow” after the U.S. destroyed the Middle East's largest bridge. This comes a day after the president's primetime address to the nation on the progress of Operation Epic Fury.The president today also announced that Pam Bondi is out as attorney general and that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will step in to serve as acting attorney general. Bondi posted on X that she will be moving to an “important private sector role,” where she will continue fighting for the Trump administration.On the anniversary of Liberation Day, President Trump signed a proclamation strengthening Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper. The updated rules impose 50 percent tariffs on most metal products, 25 percent on derivatives, and lower rates for equipment using U.S. metals.

The Supreme Court was packed on Wednesday as President Donald Trump attended oral arguments on birthright citizenship.Trump says Iran is now asking for a cease-fire. This comes as the president is set to address the nation tonight.The first moon mission in more than half a century: Astronauts of the Artemis II mission are preparing to launch from the Kennedy Space Center.

Ahead of the midterm elections, President Donald Trump today signs an executive order cracking down on mail-in voting across the country.Trump issued a new ultimatum to European countries about the Strait of Hormuz, criticizing them for failing to assist the United States in Operation Epic Fury and telling them in a post on Truth Social to “go get your own oil!”The Supreme Court has struck down a Colorado law banning certain counseling conversations with minors about sexual orientation and gender identity. The decision will allow mental health professionals to offer talk therapy to children diagnosed with gender dysphoria.

The United States and Israel are keeping up pressure on the Iranian regime as Operation Epic Fury continues. Following talks with Iran, President Donald Trump says he is now delaying strikes on Iran's power plants.Most Transportation Security Administration agents are now receiving back pay through an executive order, even as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown enters its sixth week, with Congress still deadlocked over funding.Supreme Court justices will hear oral arguments on Wednesday in one of the highest-profile cases of this term. The Justice Department is set to argue in favor of Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship.

A drone at Palm Beach International Airport prevented the takeoff of Air Force One on Sunday as it was about to depart with President Donald Trump onboard.Tehran issued a warning to the United States against possible ground operations in Iran. It comes after the United States said about 3,500 sailors and Marines arrived in the region on Friday.The launch of Artemis II is approaching, as the United States prepares to return to the moon.

The Iran-aligned Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen launched a missile attack against Israel today. The Houthi involvement comes after the U.S.-Israel coalition has reportedly hit over 15,000 targets in Iran.As Operation Epic Fury continues, more than 3,500 U.S. sailors and Marines aboard the USS Tripoli have arrived in the Middle East, as the Pentagon continues to build up forces in the region.Amid speculation that he could return to Iran as leader—after nearly fifty years—the former Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, spoke at CPAC today. Pahlavi made clear his intentions to help his former country while highlighting the massacre of thousands of protesters recently killed by the current regime.

President Trump signed an executive order today to pay TSA agents amid the shutdown standoff. According to DHS, paychecks could arrive as soon as Monday. This comes as House Republicans rejected a Senate bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security—excluding ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection—and instead proposed a new continuing resolution to fund the department in full. President Trump declares the Iranian regime ‘decimated' as talks are ongoing. That's as Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the operation is expected to conclude in a matter of weeks. Golf legend Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, this afternoon. He has been charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

President Trump is delaying strikes on Iranian power plants for 10 more days. The president says the regime is “begging” the U.S. to make a deal, adding that its military has “zero” chance of a comeback. That's as Israel confirms it has killed a top Iranian naval commander—the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.The Senate is voting for the sixth time on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. This comes after the House passed a third bill to end the partial shutdown earlier today. Meanwhile, ICE agents have been spotted checking IDs at TSA security checkpoints—days after being sent by the Trump administration to help alleviate TSA staffing shortages.Two siblings have been indicted after an improvised explosive device was found outside a Florida Air Force base. Authorities say one suspect planted the device days earlier before fleeing the country to China. Meanwhile, at a hearing today in the criminal case against former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, the Maduros accused the U.S. government of interfering with their access to legal funding.

Iran wanted to talk, and President Donald Trump is willing to listen: That's what the White House is saying on Wednesday as U.S. Central Command announces fresh results from Operation Epic Fury.Almost a month into the war, the United States and Israel continue launching strikes against the Iranian regime. This comes as Turkey says it is now mediating talks between the U.S. and Iran to help bring an end to the war.The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it is experiencing the highest wait times “in TSA history” at some airports. Meanwhile, in the Department of Homeland Security funding stalemate, Senate Democrats presented a counteroffer, but Majority Leader John Thune rejected the proposal as an “unserious” attempt that repeats previously dismissed demands. That's after Democratic leadership on Tuesday rejected Republicans' latest proposal.

President Donald Trump says Iran has agreed to never have a nuclear weapon, as the United States is holding off on strikes against Iran's power plants while talks take place this week.Trump swore in Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as the new Department of Homeland Security secretary Tuesday. This comes as Delta Air Lines announces that members of Congress will need to use public lines to get through airport security while Transportation Security Administration staffing shortages continue during the partial government shutdown.A new NTD documentary explores how art, faith, and truth endure when tested by political pressure, personal hardship, and global disinformation. “UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun” premieres Tuesday night at 7 p.m. ET, only on NTD.

President Donald Trump on Monday ordered the War Department to delay strikes on Iranian energy sites, citing “productive” talks with the regime. He says those talks will continue throughout the week.NATO is putting together a group of more than 20 countries to help Trump reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a group aligned with Iran says it was behind an attack on four Jewish community ambulances in London early this morning.ICE officers are now assisting Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents at several airports. White House border czar Tom Homan says the officers are there to help alleviate long waits at security checkpoints. TSA expects staffing shortages to worsen as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown enters its sixth week.

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President Donald Trump says Saturday that he'll send Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to secure airports if Democrats don't sign onto an agreement with Republicans to fund the Department of Homeland Security, as the partial government shutdown has left thousands of Transportation Security Administration officers working without pay since Feb. 14.The United States says it has bombed an Iranian facility along the country's coastline. Adm. Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command says the facility was being used to discreetly store anti-ship cruise missiles and other equipment that posed a risk to international shipping.Former FBI Director Robert Mueller passed away Friday night at the age of 81. Mueller led the probe into Trump's 2016 campaign, ultimately finding no evidence of coordination with Russia. He was subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee last year regarding the FBI's 2007 Epstein investigation. The subpoena was withdrawn following news of Mueller's diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

President Donald Trump says the United States is considering “winding down” its operation in Iran, declaring its objectives are close to having been met. This comes as the U.S. military prepares to send more warships to the Middle East, deploying another 5,000 soldiers to the region. The president is also calling out NATO countries that refused to help keep open the Strait of Hormuz.The Justice Department has filed a new lawsuit against Harvard. The DOJ accuses the university's leadership of failing to address anti-Semitism on campus, including failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students and rewarding perpetrators of harassment.The Senate today again failed to move forward with legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security. This comes after border czar Tom Homan yesterday met with Senate Democrats to try to break the stalemate.

President Donald Trump says NATO countries are now “getting much nicer” about opening the Strait of Hormuz, a day after he threatened to let them take full responsibility for the strait's security. Israel says Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles. This comes as the Pentagon declared that the United States is “winning decisively” while assuring Americans that Operation Epic Fury is nothing like the “forever” wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.The Senate Homeland Security Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.). Trump's nominee to replace outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem now heads to the floor for a full Senate vote.Long lines at airport security are appearing at more major airports as DHS funding remains stalled in Congress. With the Department of Homeland Security in a partial shutdown, Transportation Security Administration employees have been working without pay as the United States enters peak spring break travel season.

President Donald Trump declares that Iran has been “decimated from every standpoint,” as Israel announces the death of Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani. Trump says media coverage of Operation Epic Fury has been biased.Israel's prime minister says he is hoping the people of Iran will rise up and overthrow the Iranian regime, as Israel strikes Iranian leaders and U.S. forces launch a new wave of attacks in Iran.The Senate on Tuesday afternoon voted to begin debate on the SAVE America Act. The debate is expected to last for several days or more. Meanwhile, Illinois voters headed to the polls Tuesday for midterm primaries, with immigration as a central issue in the race.

President Donald Trump is floating “finishing off” what he says is left of the Iranian regime on day 19 of Operation Epic Fury. Meanwhile, the Iranian regime is vowing retaliation after Israel reported killing another top Iranian leader.U.S. forces are increasing their strikes along the Strait of Hormuz, dropping multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator bombs on Iran's shoreline, U.S. Central Command announced. The NATO chief says allies are also working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the White House warns NATO countries amid pressure to secure the waterway.Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Trump's pick to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday. He is calling on Congress to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, which has now been shut down for more than a month.

President Donald Trump declared the Iranian regime “obliterated,” saying the war will wrap up “soon.”The commander of U.S. Central Command says Iran has launched attacks on 12 different countries in the Middle East so far. He also says that U.S. forces are not only intercepting Iran's missiles and drones, but also striking the sites that manufacture them. This comes as the U.S. president escalates pressure on other countries to help the United States secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade route.President Trump today signs an executive order establishing a task force to root out welfare and social services fraud. He says Vice President JD Vance will chair the new group. The president says the task force will launch a “whole-of-government” approach to rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse within federal benefit programs, including programs jointly administered with state and local partners.A powerful late-winter storm system is sweeping across the United States, bringing blizzard conditions, severe storms, and widespread travel disruptions. Forecasters warn of the system producing tornadoes and damaging winds in parts of the Mid-Atlantic and the Carolinas.

President Donald Trump urged other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after Iran threatened escalation across the Middle East in retaliation for Washington bombing its main Gulf island energy hub.Protesters attacked a Communist Party office in central Cuba early on Saturday, in a rare outburst of public dissent triggered by blackouts.

President Donald Trump is threatening more strikes on what he calls Iran's “crown jewel.” The president says he has spared Kharg Island's oil infrastructure—but would reconsider strikes if Iran interferes with ships in the Strait of Hormuz. He also said on Truth Social Saturday that some other countries would help the United States protect the Strait of Hormuz.March 14 marks a historic moment between the United States and Venezuela. For the first time in exactly seven years, the U.S. consulate raised the American flag in the capital city of Caracas.The U.S. is urging Americans to leave Iraq immediately. The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a warning today that Iran-aligned terrorists are encouraging and carrying out attacks against U.S. citizens and people associated with the United States. The alert also urged Americans to stay away from the embassy in Baghdad.

President Donald Trump today declared that the United States is “totally destroying” the Iranian regime, saying its Navy, Air Force, and leadership are gone. Meanwhile, the Pentagon and the White House condemn media coverage of the operation. Meanwhile, six U.S. service members were killed in a military aircraft accident in western Iraq. Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the crash of the U.S. refueling aircraft was “not the result of hostile or friendly fire.”In Michigan, officials are calling yesterday's attack on a local synagogue “a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.” The suspect—who authorities say drove his truck into the house of worship—was a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon. New details are also emerging after yesterday's deadly shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Authorities say the suspect had previously served time in prison for attempting to support the ISIS terrorist group.New signs of contact between Washington and Havana are emerging as Cuba struggles with economic collapse, prolonged blackouts, and fuel shortages caused by the loss of Venezuelan oil. Cuban communist regime leader Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed today that officials have recently held discussions with representatives of the United States, saying the contacts were facilitated by international intermediaries and remain in the early stages.

President Donald Trump today declared the American military “unsurpassed” as he said the operation in Iran is moving along “very rapidly.” This comes as the Energy Department announces the release of 172 million barrels of oil in an effort to lower energy costs.Law enforcement is investigating a car-ramming and shooting at the Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan. Police say a vehicle intentionally crashed into the building before catching fire. Security personnel engaged the suspect with gunfire, and the suspect was later found dead in the vehicle.And a shooter opened fire at Old Dominion University, killing one person and injuring two others. FBI Director Kash Patel says authorities are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.

President Trump says the U.S. has hit Iran harder than any country has ever been hit—and it's “not finished yet.” That's as he visits Rep. Thomas Massie's district in Kentucky, pushing for election integrity ahead of the midterm elections.Leaders involved in the war against Iran are calling on the Iranian people to rise up against the regime. That's as Iran's chief of police says protesters will be treated as enemies. Meanwhile, Israeli officials say Iran's new supreme leader sustained injuries during the U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran.Deadly tornadoes tore through parts of the Midwest overnight. The storms left a trail of destruction across Indiana and Illinois. Officials say the threat of severe weather is not over, with millions remaining under severe weather alerts.

The Pentagon declared today the “most intense” day of strikes yet inside Iran. President Donald Trump said the United States has destroyed 10 Iranian mine-laying boats, warning of consequences at a “level never seen before” if any mines are laid within the Strait of Hormuz.The White House says it now deems the Iranian Navy “combat ineffective,” with more than fifty vessels—including a major drone carrier—now at the bottom of the sea. Missile and drone attacks from Tehran are also trending sharply downward—90 percent and 83 percent reductions, respectively—since the operation began.Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District are heading to the polls today to choose a replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene. Meanwhile, Trump is ramping up pressure on congressional Republicans to approve changes to voter ID requirements. He vows to stop signing other bills into law until it's done.

The U.S. military has identified the seventh soldier killed during Operation Epic Fury as Sgt. Benjamin Pennington of Kentucky. Meanwhile, the Iranian regime continues launching strikes against other countries in the Middle East. The U.S. Central Command says over 5,000 Iranian targets have been struck in the first 10 days of Operation Epic Fury, with 50 Iranian vessels destroyed.President Donald Trump today delivered remarks to the House Republican Conference in Florida, calling the U.S. military campaign against Iran a “short-term excursion.” He said Operation Epic Fury aims to eliminate evil and will end “pretty quickly.” Trump also dismissed Iran's newly named supreme leader—Ali Khamenei's son—as an unacceptable choice.With a partial government shutdown now in effect for nearly a month, passengers at some airports are experiencing delays due to TSA staffing shortages. Meanwhile, New York City officials are investigating an attack involving explosive devices outside the mayor's residence on Saturday as an act of terrorism.

Iran has announced it has chosen a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The news comes as U.S. Central Command issued a safety warning to civilians in Iran where threats are escalating.A seventh U.S. service member has died since the start of Operation Epic Fury. U.S. central command said the service member died on Saturday night from earlier injuries.The war in the Middle East has led to rising energy prices as oil and gas production faces obstacles. NTD looks at the impact on travel.

President Donald Trump vowed Saturday that “today Iran will be hit very hard.” The statement came ahead of his attendance at the dignified transfer of six U.S. soldiers killed in Kuwait, at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where he pledged to keep American deaths to a minimum. Trump says the Iranian regime has apologized and surrendered to its neighbors in the Middle East—a promise he says was only made because of the relentless U.S.–Israel joint attack.The president also hosted the first Shield of the Americas Summit Saturday in Florida, where he announced a new military coalition to eradicate cartels.

President Donald Trump is demanding ‘unconditional surrender' from the Iranian regime. That's as U.S. forces announce establishing air superiority, striking over 3,000 targets and destroying 43 Iranian ships seven days into Operation Epic Fury.

President Donald Trump announces a replacement for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who is moving to a newly created position, special envoy for the shield of the Americas. This comes on the fifth day of Operation Epic Fury, with the president saying he needs to be personally involved in picking Iran's next leader.

The White House says the United States will have complete control over Iranian airspace within the next few hours. That's as it says the Iranian regime's retaliatory strikes are weakening by the day.In the Middle East, Israeli forces report launching multiple strikes against a key Iranian headquarters in Tehran. Meanwhile, Israel has ordered evacuations in parts of southern Lebanon after Hezbollah terrorists injured two Israeli soldiers.The Senate today failed to advance a war powers resolution aimed at limiting Operation Epic Fury in Iran, with lawmakers clashing over readiness, funding, and congressional authority. In the House, Republican leaders accused Democrats of undermining national security by blocking homeland security funding.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday stated that most of Iran's military installations have been “knocked out.” He also revealed that Israel struck the building where Iran was reportedly choosing a successor to Ayatollah Khamenei, as U.S. forces hit more than 1,700 military targets and U.S. embassies brace for imminent attacks.Lawmakers today received classified briefings behind closed doors on the escalating conflict with Iran. Meanwhile, a sharp partisan clash unfolded over presidential war powers inside a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Iran.North Carolina and Texas are holding the first major primary races of this election season today. Meanwhile, California Democrats are being urged to assess, and possibly drop out of, the governor's race.

President Trump says the U.S. operation against Iran was projected to last four to five weeks. The president also laid out the operation's four objectives. That's as the nation now mourns six U.S. troops killed in Operation Epic Fury.Israel is expanding strikes on Beirut after Iran retaliated for the killing of its supreme leader and nearly 50 top officials. The conflict is rapidly escalating across the region.Meanwhile, the Iran war is affecting U.S. partners across multiple continents. Iran attacked a British military base in Cyprus, dragging a NATO member into the conflict. And countries in the Middle East are pausing their much-needed energy production.

As speculation mounts over the possibility of an imminent U.S. strike on Iran, the president says the U.S. hasn't made a final decision, but he's not happy with the way Iran has negotiated. It comes as the U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, tells U.S. embassy staff in Israel to leave “today” if they want to. Meanwhile, President Trump is pressuring Cuba, saying Secretary of State Marco Rubio is dealing with the issue at a very high level. Since Venezuelan regime leader Maduro's ouster, President Trump has repeatedly said communist Cuba is in “big trouble,” saying today, “We could very well end up having a friendly takeover of Cuba after many, many years.” Former President Bill Clinton is testifying today before members of Congress. This comes as part of the House Oversight Committee's Epstein probe and a day after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified. In his opening statement, Clinton said, “I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong.”

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and his team are in Geneva for the third round of talks with Iran in an effort to reach a nuclear deal. This comes as President Donald Trump threatened Iran with military action in his State of the Union address.The House Oversight Committee was in Chappaqua, New York, today to depose former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, new details are emerging about the FBI's collection of phone records during the Biden administration.Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States is investigating and will have answers soon after the Cuban regime said four people aboard a U.S.-registered boat were shot and killed by its coast guard.