The American people, especially the MAGA movement, stand shoulder-to-shoulder with President Trump’s Operation Epic Fury—the bold military action against Iran.
Ari Fleischer exposes the blatant hypocrisy of Democrats and Trump-hating critics who have abandoned their long-held positions on military action now that a strong, decisive President Trump is finally eliminating America’s enemies instead of appeasing them.
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The Trump administration is easing sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil company in an effort to stabilize global energy markets as prices rise during the ongoing war with Iran.
Under a new Treasury Department license, Venezuela will be allowed to export oil to U.S. buyers and international markets, marking a significant shift in U.S. sanctions policy.
The White House is also temporarily waiving certain shipping regulations to speed up fuel transport between U.S. ports, as officials work to ease supply pressures linked to the broader Middle East conflict.
The move comes as the administration faces growing concerns over energy security and global price volatility driven by disruptions tied to the Iran war.
Debate is underway in the Senate over the SAVE America Act, a major election-related bill backed by President Donald Trump, as lawmakers clash over how to move the legislation forward.
The measure faces strong opposition from Democrats and has also exposed divisions within the Republican Party over strategy and support for the proposal.
Sen. Mike Lee is among those pushing for more aggressive tactics to advance the bill, at one point suggesting Republicans who do not support the measure should be replaced.
The dispute underscores growing tensions on Capitol Hill as both parties struggle to unify around one of the administration’s key legislative priorities.
Israel says it has killed Iran’s intelligence minister in a targeted airstrike in Tehran, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
Defense officials identified the official as Esmaeil Khatib, saying the strike is part of an expanding campaign targeting Iran’s senior leadership and security infrastructure.
Israel’s defense minister said additional “significant surprises” are expected as military operations continue inside Iran and against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
The developments come as the region experiences widening hostilities, with both sides carrying out strikes across multiple fronts and raising concerns about further escalation.
Iran has not immediately confirmed the reported killing.
Israel says it has killed Iran’s intelligence minister in a targeted airstrike in Tehran, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
Defense officials identified the official as Esmaeil Khatib, saying the strike is part of an expanding campaign targeting Iran’s senior leadership and security infrastructure.
Israel’s defense minister said additional “significant surprises” are expected as military operations continue inside Iran and against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
The developments come as the region experiences widening hostilities, with both sides carrying out strikes across multiple fronts and raising concerns about further escalation.
Iran has not immediately confirmed the reported killing.
The FBI is investigating a former top U.S. counterterrorism official who resigned this week amid internal disagreements over the war with Iran, according to officials familiar with the matter.
Joe Kent stepped down as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, citing policy differences related to U.S. military strikes on Iran and the broader direction of the conflict.
Officials say the FBI inquiry is focused on whether Kent improperly handled or shared classified information in the period leading up to his resignation. The investigation is in its early stages, and no charges have been filed.
The resignation comes at a sensitive moment, as the U.S. continues military operations tied to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns within the intelligence community about internal security and information handling.
Authorities have not commented further on the specifics of the investigation.
The nation’s top intelligence official says Iran’s government remains intact but has been significantly degraded following months of conflict and military strikes.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told lawmakers that Iran’s overall military and strategic capabilities have been “severely degraded,” though the country continues to function as a state and retains the ability to rebuild over time.
Gabbard also said U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure “obliterated” the country’s nuclear enrichment program, according to her prepared testimony during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats.
Her remarks come amid ongoing debate in Washington over the long-term impact of the strikes and the current trajectory of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Intelligence assessments presented to Congress indicate that while Iran’s program suffered major setbacks, analysts are divided on how quickly the country could recover.
Lawmakers pressed intelligence officials during the hearing on whether Iran still poses a near-term nuclear threat, as well as the broader risk of escalation in the region. Officials emphasized that while Iran’s capabilities have been reduced, its government structure remains intact and operational.
The hearing underscores continuing tensions between the White House and some members of Congress over the scale of damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear program and the broader implications for U.S. policy in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump is warning of major escalation in the Middle East, saying the United States would “massively blow up” Iran’s South Pars gas field if Tehran carries out further attacks on Qatar.
The comments came after Iran launched missile strikes targeting energy infrastructure in Qatar in retaliation for earlier regional attacks, further intensifying an already volatile conflict involving Israel, Iran, and Gulf states.
South Pars, located in the Persian Gulf, is the world’s largest natural gas field and is jointly shared by Iran and Qatar, where it is known as the North Field. The site is a critical source of global energy supply, making it one of the most strategically significant infrastructure assets in the world.
Trump’s warning marks one of the most forceful statements yet in the ongoing crisis, which has seen repeated strikes on oil and gas facilities across the region and growing fears of a broader regional war.
The escalation has already disrupted global energy markets and raised concerns among international leaders about the risk of wider economic instability if attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure continue.
Officials have not confirmed any new U.S. military action, but the rhetoric underscores the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the region.
The Trump administration is considering deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops to the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to intensify, according to multiple reports.
Officials are weighing options that could include reinforcing American forces already in the region and positioning troops to help secure key maritime and energy infrastructure, including shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions also reportedly include potential deployments near strategic sites such as Iran’s oil export facilities.
While no final decision has been made, the move would mark a significant escalation in the U.S. military presence in the region amid an increasingly volatile conflict that has already included air and missile strikes across multiple countries.
The Pentagon has already increased its regional footprint in recent weeks, with additional naval and Marine units deployed to bolster defenses and protect shipping lanes as regional instability threatens global energy supplies.
The possible troop expansion comes as the U.S. and its allies continue military operations against Iranian targets, while Iranian forces and allied militias have responded with strikes across the Gulf region.
The conflict has raised concerns about wider regional escalation, disruptions to global oil markets, and the risk of a broader ground commitment by U.S. forces.
Officials emphasize that discussions remain ongoing and no deployment orders have been issued.
The FBI said Wednesday that a suspicious package found outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa earlier this week contained “possible energetic materials.”
An analysis of the material has not been completed, the FBI Tampa said in a statement posted on social media Wednesday afternoon. The FBI said the investigation is continuing and provided no further details.
Energetic materials store a large amount of chemical energy, and can include explosive materials, fuel or propellants. The FBI did not respond to an email seeking clarification on what type of material was in the package found Monday outside the MacDill Air Force Base Visitor Center.
Earlier Wednesday, the base went on a shelter-in-place order after a threat was received.
“We take all threats seriously and are taking appropriate measures to prioritize the safety and security of our installation. As a matter of policy, we will not release specifics on what security measures have been implemented,” MacDill officials said in a statement posted on social media.
The order was lifted about two hours later, but the base remains on high alert, officials said.
On Tuesday, the base began operating under Force Protection Charlie, referred to as “FPCON CHARLIE.” This is the second-highest military security level, and allows officials to “implement deliberate security measures proactively.”
The advisory said that all personnel at the base “should remain vigilant, follow the direction of security forces, and report any suspicious activity immediately.”
The U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM, which is located at MacDill, is responsible for U.S. military operations in the Middle East, Central Asia and parts of South Asia.
MacDill is one of the U.S. bases that has been on heightened alert since the war in Iran began.
On today’s show, Josh discusses what he calls the “brain rot” being driven by certain voices on the right, arguing that some are engaging in a coordinated effort that ultimately misleads and weakens public understanding. He explains why he believes these figures lack genuine conviction and ties that argument to the recent resignation of Joe Kent.
Josh also examines Kent’s role within the intelligence community, questioning his credibility and discussing reports that he had been sidelined from key intelligence briefings well before his departure.
Later, Josh turns to Capitol Hill, where two major hearings are underway, and explains why one nominee may be facing serious challenges.
To close the show, Josh looks at the situation in Cuba, where rolling blackouts are fueling public frustration and sparking growing protests across the country.
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