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President Donald Trump is escalating rhetoric over the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, ordering the U.S. military in a social media post to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats he says are laying mines in the critical waterway. Trump also said U.S. Navy mine-clearing operations are already underway and should be expanded at what he called a “tripled up” level. The remarks come as tensions surge in the Strait of Hormuz, where both Iran and the United States have targeted shipping in recent days, disrupting a route that carries roughly 20 percent of the world’s traded oil. Meanwhile, the U.S. military says it has seized another tanker linked to Iranian oil smuggling as the standoff continues to intensify.

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A federal appeals court has blocked a California law that required federal immigration agents to wear identification while operating in the state. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction, siding with arguments from the Trump administration that the law improperly interferes with federal authority and could endanger officers. The state had argued the measure was aimed at improving transparency and public safety during immigration enforcement operations. The ruling halts the law while the legal challenge continues, marking a setback for California’s efforts to impose identification requirements on federal agents.

A Colorado district attorney has filed charges against a federal immigration agent following a protest incident. The case stems from demonstrations over the detention of an immigrant father and two children, where a protester says she was placed in a chokehold. Video from the October protest appears to show a masked agent grabbing and pulling the protester during the confrontation. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation reviewed the incident as part of the investigation. The Department of Homeland Security is pushing back, calling the prosecution unlawful and arguing that states do not have authority in the matter.

A 10-year-old child at the center of an international custody dispute has been returned to the United States from Cuba. Officials say the Trump administration sent a government plane to bring the child back after authorities alleged the child was taken out of the country without permission. The child’s parent, Rose Inessa-Ethington, who is transgender woman, is accused of traveling to Cuba with the child without the consent of the biological mother. Federal and state authorities raised concerns after a family member reported fears the trip was related to plans for gender-affirming medical care. Rose Inessa-Ethington and a partner have been arrested and charged with international parental kidnapping. The child has been returned to the biological mother.

President Donald Trump is once again claiming voter fraud in a U.S. election, this time pointing to Virginia’s recent redistricting vote. Trump alleged without evidence that the outcome was “rigged,” echoing similar past claims about mail-in ballots and election results. The comments come after Virginia voters narrowly approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map, a change that could shift House seats and strengthen Democrats’ position. The White House and state officials have not provided evidence supporting claims of widespread fraud. The issue is expected to face further legal and political challenges as the redistricting process moves forward.

Two people are dead and dozens more are injured following a chemical leak at a plant in Kanawha County. Authorities say the incident happened Wednesday at the Catalyst Refiners facility, located about 10 miles west of Charleston. Officials say workers were preparing to shut down part of the plant when a chemical gas reaction occurred. Around 30 people were taken to the hospital, including one in serious condition.

U.S. health officials have halted the release of a study on the COVID-19 vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the decision, citing concerns about the study’s methodology. The research was set to be published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Officials say factors such as prior infection and individual behavior could affect the results of the analysis.

The Justice Department has reached a settlement with former Trump campaign aide Carter Page, ending a lawsuit over secret surveillance during the FBI’s Russia investigation. Page alleged in a 2020 lawsuit that he was the victim of “unlawful spying” by the FBI while it was investigating whether Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign had coordinated with Russia to influence the election. The federal government has agreed to pay 1.25 million dollars to resolve the case.

Israel and Lebanon are meeting in Washington today in an effort to extend a fragile 10-day ceasefire that began last week. However, broader efforts to end the conflict in the Middle East remain uncertain. Planned talks between the United States and Iran have stalled, with the White House suspending Vice President J.D. Vance’s planned trip to Pakistan. Iran has accused the U.S. of failing to negotiate in good faith. Tensions escalated further after Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them — a key global shipping route. The incident comes just a day after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire while maintaining a blockade on Iranian ports.

🎙️ Episode 137 (Part 2) Mandana Karimi — the Iranian actress and model known to millions in India — joins Erin Molan for a raw and emotional interview. Mandana says she is currently running for her life from Iran’s Islamic regime. In this powerful conversation, she speaks about oppression, fear, women’s rights, executions, and why so many Iranians want freedom. Then one moment becomes too much… and she breaks down live on air. A side of this crisis the media rarely shows. Chapters: 0:00 Erin intro 0:23 Meet Mandana Karimi 2:20 Reality for women in Iran 6:00 Fear, executions and repression 8:30 Western voices getting Iran wrong 11:25 Why Iranians want change 17:30 Can Iran take its country back? 21:10 Emotional breakdown moment 23:20 Erin responds Subscribe for fearless interviews, breaking news and global analysis. 🔥 Don’t miss a single moment. Subscribe now and join the fight for truth and clarity! 📺 Watch full episodes: / @erin_molan 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Z7zQbC 🍏 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZZqrbN

🎙️ Episode 138 (Part 1) — Erin Molan comes to you "On The Road from London" for a special UK edition of the show. From the streets of Britain to global chaos, Erin breaks down the stories that caught her eye, shocked her, annoyed her and proved once again that hypocrisy knows no borders. From new horrors linked to Hamas, Iran caught moving missile chemicals, Tucker Carlson’s latest ego trip, Megyn Kelly’s fall from grace, bizarre Democrat masculinity, rising UK leadership star Kemi Badenoch, and Candace Owens hypocrisy exposed — this one covers a lot. Chapters: 00:00 Special On The Road London Edition 00:38 Erin’s first impressions of London & the UK mood 01:05 New Hamas horror allegations exposed 02:19 Iran ship intercepted with missile chemicals 03:02 Tucker Carlson’s brother joins the circus 04:22 Tucker’s ego explosion: thinks he elected Trump 05:34 Megyn Kelly mocked after anti-Trump post 06:32 Why Erin says Megyn Kelly’s downfall is complete 08:37 Cringe Democrat men singing goes viral 09:18 Kemi Badenoch takes on Starmer 09:58 Rising antisemitism in the UK 10:16 Candace Owens hires Jewish Zionist lawyers? 10:46 Erin’s final verdict on hypocrisy 📍Recorded in London, United Kingdom. 🌍 Wherever you’re watching from — welcome to the show. #ErinMolan #TuckerCarlson #MegynKelly #UKPolitics #KemiBadenoch #Trump #CandaceOwens 🔥 Don’t miss a single moment. Subscribe now and join the fight for truth and clarity! 📺 Watch full episodes: / @erin_molan 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Z7zQbC 🍏 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZZqrbN

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Authorities say they are investigating the discovery of unidentified remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, in Memphis that could have been there for years. At a news conference Wednesday, Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said a skull was found near a wooded area by someone walking their dog on March 8, who reported it to police. That led to further searches over the days and weeks. A K-9 cadaver dog led authorities to a drainage pipe later searched by camera. On April 1, investigators found another skull, this one in the drainage system, Davis said. The following day, search teams in the area found another 14 bones, Davis said. About 170 personnel from various agencies, from the FBI to search and rescue personnel, were scouring the area on Wednesday, seeking more evidence that could help identify the deceased, Davis said. Police said they hoped to close the portion of the investigation at that specific search area crime scene on Wednesday evening. The cause of death is still undetermined. Authorities believe there is no active threat to the public. Davis said the children were not people reported as missing in the Memphis area. “Someone knows of missing children that we have discovered in this area,” Davis said. “This is heartbreaking, it’s disturbing and at this time we have numerous resources to help us to identify these young people and bring closure to this investigation.”