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U.S. strikes on Iran's Kharg Island do not represent a change in American strategy, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday as a U.S. official separately told Reuters the additional strikes on military targets did not impact oil infrastructure. The official, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, described at least some of the strikes as targeting sites that had been previously struck before and said the attack occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday. Vance, speaking separately in Budapest, said the strikes were not a change in U.S. strategy, with the Trump administration confident that it can get a response from Iran by 8 p.m. (0001 Wednesday GMT) in negotiations to end the conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump is demanding Iran forswear nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit waterway. “We were going to strike some military targets on Kharg Island, and I believe we have done so," Vance said. "We're not going to strike energy and infrastructure targets until the Iranians either make a proposal that we can get behind or don't make a proposal," he added. "I don't think the news in Kharg Island ... represents a change in strategy, or represents any change from the President of the United States.”

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Eric Swalwell May Be in Hot Water

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The Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah says that it will release American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner last week. The group said in a statement on Tuesday that its decision came “in appreciation of the patriotic stances of the outgoing Prime Minister” Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, without giving more details. It added that “this initiative will not be repeated in future.” Kataib Hezbollah had not previously acknowledged that it was the one responsible for Kittleson’s abduction, although both U.S. and Iraqi officials had pointed fingers at the group. Three Iraqi officials had said earlier in the day that attempts to negotiate her release had run into obstacles.

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Iran's Regime Resorts To Sacrificing Children

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With President Donald Trump as our leader, America is undergoing a profound vibe shift — a return to the age of heroes and miracles where American exceptionalism is on full display.

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Authentic Outrage Or Money Grab?

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Artemis II Goes Around The Moon

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With Mark Weaver, Constitutional Lawyer in PA and OH, former DOJ Spokesperson, author of the new children’s book God Bless America: 250 Years Strong (released 11/3/2025) | @MarkRWeaver

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With Steve Moore, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, former economist at the Trump White House, author of the daily “Hotline” newsletter from the Committee to Unleash Prosperity | Co-author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again (released September 24, 2024) ||| @StephenMoore

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A top Federal Reserve official says interest rates could soon be heading higher. Beth Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, prefers to keep the benchmark rate unchanged “for quite some time,” but says an increase could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the Fed’s 2% target. Other Fed officials have recently opened the door to potential rate hikes. President Trump has spent his second term criticizing the Fed for not cutting rates further, adding context to the central bank’s cautious approach.

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A whole civilization will die tonight, says U.S. President Donald Trump in his latest social media post. He warned Iran that 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death will end tonight if Tehran does not agree to a deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump added that now, with “complete and total regime change,” smarter and less radicalized minds could bring something “revolutionarily wonderful.” Airstrikes have hit two bridges and a train station in Iran, while Iranian officials have urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants. The rhetoric on both sides has reached a fever pitch.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law giving state leaders the authority to designate groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations and expel university students who support them. The measure also requires universities to report some affected students to federal immigration authorities if they are on visas. Critics, including free speech advocacy groups, warn the law could violate First Amendment rights and target student protesters, while DeSantis says it will protect residents and safeguard taxpayer dollars.

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President Donald Trump and top U.S. officials on Monday offered new details about the high-risk military rescue that retrieved two U.S. military aviators after their fighter jet was shot down over Iran. The president, joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other aides at a White House press conference, described a complex operation that relied on dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel and CIA deception tactics to outmaneuver Iranian forces deep inside hostile territory. Trump said one pilot was rescued relatively quickly, while the second — who had been hiding and evading capture in mountainous terrain — was brought out nearly two days later in a daring extraction. U.S. forces used multiple aircraft, including helicopters and refueling tankers, to support what Trump called one of the most challenging combat search-and-rescue missions in recent history. The operation featured strategic deception efforts designed to mislead Iranian forces about the aviators’ location, underscoring the mission’s complexity and the role of intelligence in the rescue

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President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is fast approaching, with threats to strike the country’s power plants and bridges if it does not comply. In response, Iran is urging civilians — including young people — to form human chains around key power facilities in an effort to deter attacks. Meanwhile, Israel has warned of possible strikes on Iran’s rail network amid escalating tensions in the region.

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In this episode of the Carl Jackson Show, Carl dives into the incredible story of American exceptionalism on display. He discusses the recent US military mission in Iran, where a US airman was rescued from behind enemy lines after being shot down. Carl shares the details of the mission, including the CIA's deception campaign and the bravery of the US military personnel involved. He also touches on the Artemis 2 mission, where astronauts Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen made history by becoming the first to enter lunar space in over 50 years. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Visit our Store https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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?? I Was On Holiday… But This Weekend Changed Everything This wasn’t supposed to happen. I was off. On the beach. Trying to switch off. But the stories that broke over the weekend? They couldn’t wait for a studio, a script, or a proper setup. So this is exactly that — real-time, no filter, straight from the middle of it all… wet hair and all. From major developments involving Donald Trump to the broader global picture that’s unfolding right now — this is the stuff you need to understand as it’s happening, not hours or days later. Because some moments? You don’t come back to work for them… You drop everything and hit record. ?? Like if you want more real-time, no-BS breakdowns ?? Comment — which story shocked you most? ?? Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next ?? CHAPTERS 00:00 On Holiday… Until This Happened 01:08 Why I Had To Jump On Camera 02:12 The Biggest Story Of The Weekend 04:05 Trump’s Move & What It Signals 06:18 The Part Everyone’s Missing 08:44 Why This Isn’t Going Away 11:02 Final Thoughts From The Beach ?? 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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Trump Calls Airmen Rescue Very Historic 

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President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a crowded, wide-open race to lead the nation's most populous state. Trump posted late Sunday on his social media platform Truth Social that he has known Hilton for years and called the conservative commentator “a truly fine man” who could turn around a state beset with notoriously high taxes. California, Trump wrote, “has gone to hell.” “With Federal help, and a Great Governor, like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before!” Trump added. The endorsement — coming about a month before mail ballots go to voters in advance of the June 2 primary — will help Hilton coalesce conservative support in a race with no clear leader. However, Trump is widely unpopular in heavily Democratic California outside his conservative base and Trump's backing would become a liability if Hilton faces a Democrat in the November election. With a large field, Democrats have been fearful that a quirk in the state's unusual “top two” primary system could allow only two Republicans to reach the November general election ballot — Hilton and GOP rival Chad Bianco, the Riverside County sheriff. Trump's decision — a strong signal to undecided conservative voters — will make that outcome less likely by helping Hilton lure additional support. Democratic consultant Paul Mitchell called Trump's decision “the safe bet” for Republicans. Rather than cling to a long shot hope that both Republicans reach the November ballot — or risk that both Hilton and Bianco fall short — Trump's blessing should consolidate support behind Hilton and allow him to emerge from a large primary field and reach November. “Having a Republican on the top of the ticket is essential" to drive turnout in critical down-ballot races, with control of the U.S. House in play," Mitchell added. In an unpredictable, wide-open race, the smart play for the GOP is to “get one Republican on the ballot.” There are more than 50 candidates on the ballot — including eight established Democrats and along with Hilton and Bianco, the two leading Republicans. An all-GOP general election is possible in California, which puts all candidates on one primary ballot and only the top two vote-getters advance to November, regardless of party. Polling in early February by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California found the field had broken into two distinct groups, with Bianco, Hilton and three Democrats — U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, former Rep. Katie Porter and billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer — in close competition, with other candidates trailing. In a statement, Hilton thanked Trump for his support and promised to grow jobs and bring down the state's punishing cost of living. “Together we can turn things around,” Hilton said. Republicans have not won a statewide election in California in two decades. Registered Democratic voters outnumber Republicans in the state by nearly 2-to-1.

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The Artemis II astronauts have kicked off their record-breaking trip around the moon that already is providing unprecedented views of the far side. Monday’s lunar journey comes after the three Americans and one Canadian broke Apollo 13’s distance record, the farthest that humans have ever traveled from Earth. During the hourslong flyby, Artemis II will temporarily lose contact with Mission Control as the capsule passes behind the moon without stopping. Astronauts will split into pairs and take turns capturing the magnificent lunar scenes with cameras. They’ll also don special glasses to witness a total solar eclipse.

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Liberals Will Ignore Trump Rescuing Downed Pilots

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