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The top Iranian officials killed since Iran war's start - Axios
general 2026/03/18 04:21:39

The top Iranian officials killed since Iran war's start - Axios

Tehran’s leadership has been decimated during the Iran war.

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Top US intelligence officials set to testify about Iran war, threats confronting the homeland - Yahoo
general 2026/03/18 04:06:00

Top US intelligence officials set to testify about Iran war, threats confronting the homeland - Yahoo

Top Trump administration national security officials facing back-to-back congressional hearings starting Wednesday are expected to be pressed on the war in…

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As Trump floats taking Cuba, island's president warns any aggression will be met with impregnable resistance - CBS News
general 2026/03/18 02:50:00

As Trump floats taking Cuba, island's president warns any aggression will be met with impregnable resistance - CBS News

The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up “resistance” against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may “take” the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.

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Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat - NPR
general 2026/03/18 02:40:24

Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat - NPR

Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., topped political newcomer Kat Abughazaleh, a first-time candidate who ran as an unapologetic progressive in the race to succeed longtime incumbent Jan Schakowsky.

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China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips - AP News
general 2026/03/18 02:40:00

China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips - AP News

Analysts say China is unlikely to help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and it is probably welcoming a delay in President Donald Trump’s Beijing trip. The Iran war has dragged into a third week and oil shipments through the strait are stalled. U.S. allie…

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DHS pick Mullin boasts of ‘special assignments’ abroad but offers few details - The Washington Post
general 2026/03/18 02:06:38

DHS pick Mullin boasts of ‘special assignments’ abroad but offers few details - The Washington Post

Ahead of Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation hearing, his spokeswoman says he was doing mission work and participating in congressional trips.

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