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Pete Hegseth
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Iran threatens $200 oil as Strait of Hormuz closure declaration sends markets into shock
Iran's IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed March 3, 2026, threatening vessel strikes as Brent rose 13% and Maersk suspended all Persian Gulf transit operations.
SpektreWorks LUCAS drone makes combat debut in U.S. strikes on Iran three months after first field test
U.S. Central Command confirms LUCAS one-way attack drones were used in combat for the first time during Operation Epic Fury strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026.
Seized on the high seas: Is the US now controlling Venezuela’s oil exports by force?
Find out how the U.S. seizure of Venezuela-linked oil tankers is reshaping oil flows, testing global alliances, and redrawing maritime enforcement norms.
Trump signals lethal land strikes in Latin America as U.S. expands regional drug war operations
Trump warns land strikes in Latin America are coming “very soon.” Find out which countries could be targeted and what it means for regional tensions.
Caribbean boat strike fallout grows as Hegseth denies unlawful orders
Find out how allegations of survivor killings in US boat strikes are putting Pete Hegseth and the Trump administration under scrutiny. Read the full breakdown today.
Troops in Portland: Trump’s ‘domestic terrorist’ order sparks legal firestorm
Explore how President Trump’s new military deployment to Portland escalates his domestic security strategy—and what it means for U.S. civil liberties.
National Guard in DC armed with M17 pistols — is this the biggest federal takeover since 2020?
National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. have been authorized to carry M17 pistols under Title 32. Find out what this escalation means for U.S. governance.
Fort Stewart shooting: 5 soldiers injured, U.S. Army sergeant in custody; FBI and Army CID investigating
Shooting at Fort Stewart leaves 5 soldiers injured; Army sergeant in custody, no active threat remains as FBI and CID lead investigation.
Trump unleashes ‘Midnight Hammer’—Slams Obama, Biden for sending “pallets of cash” to Iran
Discover how Trump’s Operation Midnight Hammer changed U.S.–Iran strategy and triggered global reaction. Full breakdown of events and fallout—read more now.
White House in turmoil over Iran strike intel leak: Trump points fingers, FBI investigates
Trump demands prosecution over intel leak on Iran strikes. See what the report says—and how it’s shaking up Washington’s war powers and intelligence circles.