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Iran Claims Photos Show Downed US Fighter Jet

Iran claims photos show downed US fighter jet. Trump requests record-breaking budget of $1.5 trillion for Pentagon. Artemis II on its way to the moon. Trump fires US attorney general …

Apr 04, 2026 · 1h 49m

Artemis II Launches into Space

Artemis II launches into space. Pam Bondi fired as attorney general. Trump attends SCOTUS birthright citizenship hearing. Trump gives address on Iran war. Former congressman claims he was briefed on …

Apr 03, 2026 · 1h 49m

Trump Says Iran's President Asked for Ceasefire, But U.S. Wants Hormuz Strait Open First

Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. wants Hormuz Strait open first. Trump to address the nation about the Iran war. Supreme Court hears arguments in birthright citizenship …

Apr 02, 2026 · 1h 49m

Lindsey Graham Seen Holding Disney Bubble Wand During Theme Park Visit Amid Shutdown

Lindsey Graham seen holding Disney bubble wand during theme park visit amid shutdown. The Iran war is triggering a global fertilizer shortage that could impact food prices everywhere. NASA begins …

Apr 01, 2026 · 1h 50m

NASA to Launch Artemis II Crew on Flight Around the Moon This Week

NASA to launch Artemis II crew on flight around the moon this week. Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's energy facilities if deal not reached 'shortly'. Supreme Court prepares to review …

Mar 31, 2026 · 1h 49m

Trump Extends Deadline for Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz by 10 Days

Trump extends deadline for Iran to open strait of Hormuz by 10 days. Friday Sound Salad. Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark lawsuit on social media safety. Organized …

Mar 27, 2026 · 1h 49m

Meta Found Negligent in Social Media Addiction Trial

Meta found negligent in social media addiction trial. Uncertainty about what's going on in the Middle East. Law professor Mechele Dickerson talks about her new book <i>The Middle-Class New Deal</i>. …

Mar 26, 2026 · 1h 49m

Trump Votes by Mail in Florida Election, While Trying to Ban the Practice

Trump votes by mail in Florida election, while trying to ban the practice. Mail in ballots and voter fraud. Trump admin pitches 15-point Iran peace proposal as Pakistan offers to …

Mar 26, 2026 · 1h 49m

LaGuardia Reopens After the Crash that Killed 2 and Hurt Dozens

LaGuardia reopens after the crash that killed 2 and hurt dozens. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks the latest from Iran. Quadruple amputee pro cornhole player charged with murder in Maryland …

Mar 25, 2026 · 1h 49m

Fire Truck Collides with Plane at LaGuardia, Shutting Down the Airport

Fire truck collides with plane at LaGurdia, shutting down the airport. Rio mayor bans Chappell Roan from music event following ‘aggressive’ incident with Jude Law’s 11-year-old daughter. Midterm Mondays w/Jim …

Mar 23, 2026 · 1h 49m

The World Happiest Index

The World Happiest Index. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the headlines of the week. NCAA Tournament first round scores. How GLP-1 drugs are changing shopping. Chuck Norris dead …

Mar 20, 2026 · 1h 50m

US Central Bank Predicts Inflation Rise from Iran War as Oil Prices Surge Again

US central bank predicts inflation rise from Iran war as oil prices surge again. Trump’s former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent blames Israel for war with Iran and claims Tehran was …

Mar 19, 2026 · 1h 49m

Top US Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war. TSA officers face financial hardship, long airport lines amid DHS shutdown. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Candidate proposes new tax for OnlyFans creators in …

Mar 18, 2026 · 1h 50m

Gas Prices Rising After Release of Oil Reserves

Gas prices rising after release of oil reserves. Oscar winners. High risk for severe weather to erupt in the eastern US. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Elusive street artist Banksy’s …

Mar 16, 2026 · 1h 50m

Driver Dead After Vehicle-Ramming Attack at Michigan Synagogue

Driver dead after vehicle-ramming attack at Michigan synagogue. ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt. The Oscars and Razzies. Live Nation …

Mar 13, 2026 · 1h 50m

Latest Update on the Iran War

Latest update on the Iran war. MN bill would allow nursing home happy hours. People spending $150 billion a year for pet care. Iran's soccer team cannot participate in the …

Mar 12, 2026 · 1h 49m

Iran War Brings New Attacks on Commercial Ships

Iran war brings new attacks on commercial ships. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo makes NBA history with 83-point game. Why people fall for conspiracy theories. IEA agrees …

Mar 11, 2026 · 1h 49m

Ticketmaster Parent Live Nation Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Antitrust Concerns

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation reaches settlement with Department of Justice over antitrust concerns. YouTube is now the world’s largest media company. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives update on the Iran …

Mar 10, 2026 · 1h 50m

Gas Prices Continue to Rise Due to Iran Conflict

Gas prices continue to rise due to Iran conflict. Midterm Mondays w/Jim Kennedy. Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei supreme leader. Is AI rotting our brains?

Mar 09, 2026 · 1h 49m

Kristi Noem Ousted from Homeland Security Post Amid Recent Turmoil

Kristi Noem ousted from Homeland Security post amid recent turmoil. Daylight Savings Time. United Airlines will ban passengers who don't use headphones while flying. Alpine Divorce. Latest job numbers. Oil …

Mar 06, 2026 · 1h 49m

Lou Holtz, Coaching Legend Who Led Notre Dame to Title, Dies

Lou Holtz, coaching legend who led Notre Dame to title, dies. California’s overregulation crisis. Video Burger war among fast food CEOs erupts on social media. Live Nation argues it's not …

Mar 05, 2026 · 1h 49m

Talarico Wins Democratic Nomination for Texas Senate Seat; Republicans Set for Runoff

Talarico wins Democratic nomination for Texas Senate seat; Republicans set for runoff. Trump's Iran endgame unclear after mixed messaging on war aims. Father of Georgia school shooting suspect found guilty …

Mar 04, 2026 · 1h 49m

US Strikes on Iran Triggered by Israel’s Plan to Launch Attack, Rubio Says

US strikes on Iran triggered by Israel’s plan to launch attack, Rubio says. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks latest US plans in Iran. Voters head to the polls for midterm …

Mar 03, 2026 · 1h 49m

War Widens as Israeli and US Planes Pound Iran and Tehran and Its Proxies Hit Back

War widens as Israeli and US planes pound Iran and Tehran and its proxies hit back. Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ‘70s, dies …

Mar 02, 2026 · 1h 50m

Hillary Clinton Derides Her Epstein Deposition as GOP ‘Political Theater’

Hillary Clinton derides her Epstein deposition as GOP ‘political theater’. Burger King rolls out employee assistance AI that listens in. The Pentagon’s battle with Anthropic is really a war over …

Feb 27, 2026 · 1h 49m

U.S. Launches Investigation After Cuba Kills 4 on Florida Boat

U.S. launches investigation after Cuba kills 4 on Florida boat. Hillary Clinton set for deposition with House Oversight Committee in Jeffrey Epstein probe. Uber adds air taxis to its app …

Feb 26, 2026 · 1h 49m