Israel, Iran and US agree on Trump's Iran strikes and more top headlines
1. Israel, Iran and US agree on Trump's Iran strikes
2. Republican exposes AOC's suburban upbringing after heated exchange with Trump
3. 'Work husband' of Jill Biden runs from questions about Biden's cognitive decline
POTENTIAL PITFALLS – Diddy prosecution's move could 'damage' credibility with jury. Continue reading …
TRUTH BURIED – Jury foreman in Karen Read trial urges FBI to review John O'Keefe's death. Continue reading …
MURDER MYSTERY – Breadcrumb trail leads authorities in mom's slaying hundreds of miles away. Continue reading …
NEW BEGINNINGS – Bezos, Sanchez's past relationships shape journey to high-profile Italian wedding. Continue reading …
RED FLAG – Carville sounds alarm on far-left candidate who defeated Cuomo in NYC mayoral primary. Continue reading …
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RADICAL INTIMIDATION – Republican lawmaker's office evacuated after pro-abortion activists send chilling threats. Continue reading …
EMOTIONAL MESSAGE – Ukrainian reporter's emotional exchange with Trump sparks powerful moment. Continue reading …
LASTING IMPACT – Legalized same-sex marriage turns 10 after landmark Supreme Court decision. Continue reading …
FAR-LEFT AGENDA – Former NYC mayor dismisses fears over Bernie-backed socialist's primary victory. Continue reading …
BLEEDING HEART BRIGADE – MSNBC host 'gutted' over Trump deporting alleged gang members. Continue reading …
ART OF THE DEAL – Trump and Paramount presented with major settlement proposal to end lawsuit. Continue reading …
'REAL CONVERSATIONS' – Second Lady Usha Vance discusses raising children in an interfaith household. Continue reading …
FAKE NEWS EXPOSED – Trump blasts 'disgusting' CNN and NYT for 'phony story' about Iran strikes. Continue reading …
HUGH HEWITT – Morning Glory: Trump's Iran strike and Trump's Doctrine. Continue reading …
LIZ PEEK – New York's socialist nightmare is just beginning but there's still a way out. Continue reading …
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GOV. RON DESANTIS – Zohran Mamdani will dig a hole even deeper for New Yorkers. See video …
CHARLIE HURT – CNN reporter is a moron for publicizing classified Iranian damage assessment. See video …
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