Fighting between the United States and Iran intensified Wednesday as the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade on Iranian ports and launched another wave of strikes, prompting fresh threats from Tehran over energy exports and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The renewed hostilities come after President Donald Trump ordered the blockade restored, saying it is aimed at preventing Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and pressuring
Tehran back to the negotiating table. Iranian officials responded by warning they could halt additional Middle East energy exports if the blockade continues.
The escalating conflict has further undermined hopes of reviving a temporary agreement that had been intended to reduce tensions and restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy corridors.
President Donald Trump welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House as the two leaders looked to strengthen relations between the United States and Iraq.
Trump praised the relationship between the two countries and said he and al-Zaidi shared strong chemistry during their meeting.
The talks focused on expanding economic cooperation, increasing energy partnerships and supporting Iraq’s efforts to disarm Iran-backed militias.
Iraqi officials also said an oil pipeline agreement involving U.S. and Qatari companies is expected to be announced later this week.
The meeting comes as Washington seeks to deepen ties with Baghdad amid continued instability across the Middle East.
With the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham both Democrats and Republicans are remembering him for his commitment to the Senate and his ability to work across the aisle. That's so important when our country is divided by Trump derangement syndrome. Meghan McCain, the late Senator John McCain's daughter grew up with Senator Graham as family, but cut him out of her life around the time he started supporting Trump. Now that he's gone she's posting tearful tributes. Is it just crocodile tears for clicks, or does she actually wish she could make amends?
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz pardoned a child rapist—an illegal immigrant from Laos who repeatedly assaulted a 10-year-old girl—and had the nerve to say Minnesota isn't safer with him deported . It makes us sick. Wait until you hear the crazy reason he tried to prevent DHS from deporting this monster.
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A man was shot in Biddeford, Maine, by an ICE officer, and the usual suspects are already screaming murder. An eyewitness says the man tried to run the ICE agent over with his car. We'll let you guess which version the mainstream media runs with.
Minnesota prosecutors say they have obtained key evidence in their investigation into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during protests over a federal immigration enforcement crackdown.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced that her office has received hard drives containing witness statements, police body camera footage and other investigative materials that had previously been withheld by federal officials.
Investigators have also taken possession of Good's damaged vehicle, which prosecutors say will be examined as part of the ongoing case.
Moriarty said her office is relieved to finally have access to the evidence and that investigators are now reviewing the video, documents and physical evidence as they continue the investigation.
Five people were killed and two others wounded in what police are calling a targeted mass shooting against a family in East St. Louis, Illinois.
The shootings happened at three locations across the city, including a park. The victims who died ranged in age from 21 to 74.
Two teenagers, ages 15 and 16, were taken into custody after troopers stopped a vehicle connected to the attacks.
Investigators are still working to determine a motive, but authorities say the violence was not random and that at least one suspect had a connection to the family.
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