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US Senator urges sanctions on entities paying Iran for passage via Strait of Hormuz

US Senator Tom Cotton has called on the Treasury Department to sanction entities aiding Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz. He specifically targets the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, which he says is illegally regulating passage and collecting fees. Cotton emphasizes that any entity facilitating these tolls finances a designated…

The Economic Times

Republicans push to extend daylight savings and stop clock switching

House Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee have considered adopting the Sunshine Protection Act after the president renewed a push for it last year

The Independent UK

Trump Officially Flipped the Script on the War on Drugs, Issues Bold Orders on Marijuana and Psychedelics

Donald Trump has ordered fast-tracked research into psychedelics and moved to reschedule medical marijuana, signalling a sharp shift in Republican drug policy.

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Trump's Spirit Airlines Rescue Talks Ignite Concern of Government Control Over Private Business: Report

As the Trump administration weighs a potential rescue of Spirit Airlines from bankruptcy that would have the government own 90% of the company, numerous analysts have noticed a similar pattern across other industries.

International Business Times

Georgia Republican just exposed Donald Trump funneling another $500 million to a corporation while Americans drown in debt

Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene just called out a new $500 million corporate bailout that’s leaving everyday Americans feeling abandoned. In a fiery post on X, Greene slammed the Trump administration for funneling taxpayer money to Spirit Airlines while costs for health insurance, gas, and groceries keep climbing.

The Mary Sue

GOP lawmakers and MAGA figures have their say on Trump’s troops on the ground threats

Trump may launch a ground invasion of Iran according to reports as the war in the Middle East enters its fifth week

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US bill seeks tighter tracking of foreign students and faculty: Universities to provide periodic details

A bill introduced in the Senate is proposing stricter monitoring of foreign students and staff at universities, this has sparked concern among academic groups, with critics warning that the move could increase scrutiny of international students a large contingent of whom are Indians.

The Times of India

Trump mulls risky Kharg Island takeover to force Iran to open strait

Such a ground operation would put U.S. troops more directly in harm's way.

Axios

'Pressure from Israel': Why did US counterterrorism chief and MAGA loyalist Joe Kent turn against Donald Trump amidst Iran war

A senior counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, resigned over President Trump's Iran policy, citing no imminent threat and pressure from Israel. Kent, a MAGA figure, warned against repeating past mistakes, drawing parallels to the Iraq war. His departure highlights dissent within the administration and the broader Republican base regarding foreign interventions.

The Times of India

White House pushes back against mounting questions over any US involvement in Iran school strike – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months ahead of attacks that began with 3 strikes in 60 seconds

The barrage of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran came so quickly that they were nearly simultaneous — with three strikes in three locations hitting within a minute

The Independent UK

Top Republican says Trump doesn’t need a ‘plan’ for dealing with Iran’s future: ‘It’s not his job’

U.S. senator says no ‘large-scale’ American force will be deployed inside Iran and rejects notion that president needs a ‘plan’ for the future

The Independent UK

Trump allies defend US-Israel strikes on Iran as Democrats call it a ‘war of choice’

Senators Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham defend attack while Democrats say administration must answer vital questions

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‘So obsessed with India that…’: Row over American journalist saying US should ban dual citizenship to stop 'infiltration'

A row erupted after American author Matt Forney suggested that the United States should ban dual citizenship, with Indian‑American commentator Sidharth rebutting him.

The Independent UK

Trump’s CIA pulls 19 intelligence reports, including analyses of white nationalism and LGBT+ issues

The reports ‘failed to be independent of political consideration,’ according to agency

We Got This Covered

‘Pathogens that can kill thousands’: U.S. senator is sounding the alarm over a secretive Las Vegas biolab

Is this a business venture, espionage, or a biological threat?

Reason

Data Centers Use Lots of Electricity. This Bill Would Let Them Go Off the Grid.

The DATA Act, introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton, would exempt electrical utilities from federal regulation if they don't touch the electrical grid.

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Fortune

MacKenzie Scott sends millions to nonprofit that supports anti-Israel and pro-Muslim groups, two of which are facing federal probes

Solidaire Network received $5 million from Scott in 2025, and Solidaire Network funds a wide array of leftist groups.

Fortune

Trump once called the Iraq war a ‘big, fat mistake.’ Now he needs to calm the GOP after saying he’s not afraid to put boots on the ground in Venezuela

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate Republican, said “the only country that the United States of America should be ‘running’ is the United States of America.”

The Guardian - US

Top Republicans backpedal from Trump claim that US will run Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends US capture of Maduro and says US has ‘leverage’ over country

Axios

Trump faces quick criticism from Democrats over Maduro capture

"Congress must now conduct extensive hearings on the attack," said one House Democrat.

International Business Times UK

Why Intel Stock Is Crashing Following CEO's 'Alleged Conflict' and Trump Outcry

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan faces scrutiny over a conflict of interest regarding AI startup investments, as Trump demands his resignation, adding pressure to a chipmaker already reeling from a 60% stock collapse.

Reason

Hegseth Won't Let Us See a Video That Might Undermine Support for Trump's Bloodthirsty Anti-Drug Strategy

The defense secretary claims the video, which shows a second strike that killed two floundering survivors, would compromise "sources and methods."

The Independent UK

Inside the tense moment an admiral decided to attack two shipwrecked passengers of a ‘drug boat’ and spark cries of war crimes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said he didn’t watch the follow-up strikes — a claim that has prompted some lawmakers to ask for his calendar

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