On today's news brief: Iran war nears the six month mark, the U.S. unrolls new sanctions, and the tariff war with Canada heats up.

On today's News Brief: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces sanctions on countries that do business with Iran, the U.S. and Canada are in a trade war, and an auto-race coursed through the streets of Washington D.C.

On today's News Brief: North Korea launched missiles into the sea, the First Lady accepts millions in funds for her foster care initiative, a Seattle Times writer quits after publishing controversy, and Iran has new threats for the U.S.

U.S. National Debt tops $40 trillion, President Donald Trump declares economic war on Iran, and parents in Nigeria are demanding action as children remain missing after the Jihadi group Boko Haram kidnapped dozens.

On today's News Brief: Heidi Overton is chosen as the next head of the Food and Drug Administration, ship crossings come to a halt at the Straight of Hormuz, Trump plans to meet with Kim Jong Un, and Democratic socialists continue to see success

On today's news brief: The 60-day ceasefire with Iran has expired without a breakthrough as President Donald Trump's approval rating falls.

On today's News Brief: A missionary from Niger has been liberated, parents sue a school in California for a field trip to a mosque, and the war in Iran isn't over just yet.

On today's News Brief: Some Democrats are not happy with Massachusetts new radical abortion law, American has detected a China transshipment scam, and Vice President Vance is hopeful about the Iran War.

On today's news brief: Vice President J.D. Vance is continuing the administration's war on fraud, but this time they are going after hospitals that charging taxpayers for sex projecting procedures for children. Meanwhile, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth raised eyebrows when he suggested the war on drug cartels is about to ramp up, and Americans' debt continues to rise.

On today's News Brief: Medicaid will no longer fund sex rejecting procedures for minors, South Carolina race goes to a runoff, and President Donald Trump attacks Zohran Mamdani.

On today's news brief: Negotiations with Iran are continuing, but both sides appear far off. In related news, crude oil stockpiles in the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell below 300 million barrels, the lowest level in decades. Meanwhile, voters in South Carolina decide if Darline Graham Nordone should replace her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, as the Republican nominee for Senate in November's election.

On today's news brief: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is confirmed by the Senate, Trump backed SAVE America Act denied approval, the president is "low keying" it with Iran, and Joint Base Charleston renamed after Lindsey Graham.

Todd Blanche may finally have Senate approval after Senator Bill Cassidy signs off. Meanwhile, Senator Mitch McConnell leaves rehab after fall.

A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for his refusal last week to answer lawmakers' questions. Meanwhile, Iranian leadership has reportedly struck a 60-day deal with Oman to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

On today's news brief: Trump's patience for Iran is running out, JD Vance cracks down on fraud, the Michigan Senate race shakes up, and Florida enacts law to protect children from drag shows.

President Donald Trump expresses frustration with Iran's deception, Todd Blanche finally gets approval from Senate Republicans, and a Philadelphia fraud ring is exposed by the feds.

On today's news brief: Iran breaks its word after reportedly agreeing to meet with Trump, Republican Senators say they will vote to confirm Blanche for AG, and the Senate will vote on a continuing resolution.

On today's news brief: Trump says Hamas has agreed to a peace deal, the president and his cabinet talk Iran on Camp David retreat, the DOJ goes after fraudulent schemes, and Spain suffers an unprecedented migration crisis.

On today's news brief: Iran and the U.S. continue their strikes while the U.S. exposes Iran's lies, Rand Paul calls for a contempt vote after the Fauci hearing, the Department of Education is investigating new cases of child indoctrination, and President Trump announces the renovation of Dulles International Airport.

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia respond after a failed Surprise attack from Iran on U.S. bases in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Senator Lindsey Graham's body is laid to rest, and Anthony Fauci takes fire on Capitol Hill. 

Senator Lindsey Graham was honored in the Capitol and National Cathedral ahead of his South Carolina funeral. Meanwhile, President Trump meets with the Israeli and Ukrainian leadership.

On today's News Brief, Russian drones continue to test NATO by invading airspace. Meanwhile in the U.S., Congress faces a looming government shutdown deadline as President Donald Trump continues to push for the SAVE America Act. 

The Iran war continues as both sides exchange fire and President Trump issues threats. Meanwhile, President Trump unveils a new plan to address concerns with data centers.

House Republicans passed a $95 billion reconciliation package, but a government shutdown is still a real possibility. Meanwhile, a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia has sparked controversy.

President Donald Trump threatened to attack a bridge and power plant in Iran for every ship Tehran attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani tells Bibi Netanyahu he is "not welcome" in NYC.

President Donald Trump met with the President of Lebanon - Joseph Aoun - at the White House today where gave an update on the war in Iran and suggested negotiations are not anywhere close to a resolution. President Trump also warned the Houthis not to get involved, and House Republicans raise the alarm about the rise of socialism and communism. 

On today's News Brief: President Donald Trump doubles down on Iran strikes as two Americans are killed in Jordan. Meanwhile,  Ukraine barrages Russian ships with drone strikes. And Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha, welcome a baby boy into the world. 

On today's News Brief: the Trump administration announces a crackdown on fraudulent voting. Meanwhile,  smoke from a Canadian wildfire, fills the U.S.

President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a primetime address Thursday on election integrity as he pushes for the Save America Act. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls out far-left terrorism, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gives testosterone boost to the military.

On today's News Brief, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch faced tough questions from the Senate in his confirmation hearing. The fighting in Iran continues with no end in sight. Meanwhile, U.S. troops are reportedly leaving Iraq for good, and the House votes to make Daylight Savings Time permanent. 

On today's News Brief, federal immigration enforcement cracks down on New York illegal immigrants, the U.S. resumes strikes on Iran, and House Republicans push measure denouncing socialism.

On today's News Brief: Secretary of Transportation reveals more federal fraud and waste, the U.S. and Iran reignite hostilities, and Trump receives backlash for Lake America name change.

On today's News Brief: President Trump announces the launch of the U.S. Space Academy, more Iran sanctions, and the flood crisis in China and Nepal continues.

On today's news brief: President Donald Trump renames Lake Ontario as "Lake America," inflation remains elevated, and Germany increases defense spending.

On today's News Brief: South Carolina Senator Darline Graham wins the primary, the U.S. and Canada continue to butt heads over trade, legendary country star Dolly Parton has passed away.

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