1Major airstrikes continue on Iranian military and government targets now entering the fifth day.

Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks on U.S. diplomatic facilities across the Middle East, including hits on embassies in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, prompting evacuations of Americans and the identification of four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in the initial exchanges.

Congress prepares for key votes on war powers as gas prices surge and debates intensify over the lack of a clear exit strategy or post-regime plans.

• THE PRESIDENT IS ORDERING THE U.S. TO PROTECT THE FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF SHIPS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
• – TRUMP MAY CUT OFF TRADE WITH SPAIN OVER THAT COUNTRY’S LACK OF HELP WITH IRAN
• – MEET THE NEW AYATOLLAH – THE SON OF THE LAST ONE (DOES KALSHI HAVE A PREDICTION ON HOW LONG HE’LL LAST?)

Iran ready to mourn the loss of the Supreme leader with a three day funeral.

2Voters in Texas cast ballots in the first major primaries of the 2026 midterm cycle, producing a major upset as GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw became the first incumbent lawmaker to lose renomination amid intra-party divisions and voter calls for change.

Several high-profile Senate and House races head toward potential runoffs, with results seen as early indicators of national trends on issues like immigration, economy, and Trump’s agenda that could determine control of Congress.

Turnout and shifts in key districts are being closely watched by both parties.

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Diesel theft ring has been busted in West MichiganThe Kent County Sheriff’s Office in West Michigan recently dismantled a sophisticated diesel fuel theft ring following a months-long investigation, resulting in the arrest of key suspect Yasser Pacheco, a 45-year-old man facing multiple felony charges including conducting a criminal enterprise—a 20-year felony. Authorities allege the operation used stolen financial information to fraudulently purchase thousands of gallons of diesel fuel from various locations across Michigan, including Kent County, before reselling it at discounted prices to truck drivers during meetups in parking lots around metro Grand Rapids. The scheme reportedly generated significant profits—one individual netted around $57,000 in under three months—while surveillance cameras and Flock license plate readers aided detectives in uncovering the enterprise, which is believed to have connections statewide.