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Today’s #TheBigTake Poll: As President Trump fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, are you feeling the impact of surging gas prices?

DEBATE: Rob Finnerty goes back and forth with "The Young Turks" host Cenk Uygur on radical Islamic inspired violence, and the politics and motives behind what people say about Muslims in the U.S. @RobFinnertyUSA

Rob Finnerty: “The narrative from the Left right now is that this is all Donald Trump's fault. 20 days into a war and our own media are on Iran's side. Think about that.” @RobFinnertyUSA

As the DHS shutdown drags on and strains the TSA, "Rob Schmitt Tonight" producer Brent asked travelers what they think of Sen. Chuck Schumer and the politics behind the stalemate.

A U.S. F-35 stealth fighter was reportedly forced to make an emergency landing at a base in the Middle East after coming under what the military believes was Iranian fire. newsmax.com/us/f-35-u-s-mi…

President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed a report his administration is considering whether to deploy thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce operations in the Middle East. newsmax.com/newsfront/dona…

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"WE ARE WINNING": Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium or make ballistic missiles after 20 days of U.S.-Israeli air attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a news conference on Thursday.

"FAKE OUTRAGE": House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Thursday sharply criticized Democrats for walking out of a closed-door meeting with Attorney General Pam Bondi. MORE: bit.ly/4lP5JqX

HERN ENDORSED: Senate Majority Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Tim Scott on Thursday threw their support behind Rep. Kevin Hern’s campaign for Oklahoma’s open U.S. Senate seat. newsmax.com/newsfront/john…

"We are the most overtaxed, overregulated state in the United States." New York Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman exposes the socialist scam behind Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday's "Carl Higbie FRONTLINE." @NassauExec @LidiaNews

'MO' MONEY, MO' PROBLEMS': Wall Street has sent a clear message to Mayor Zohran Mamdani: rein in spending or risk higher borrowing costs that could ripple across the city’s finances. bit.ly/3PjH3L4

Vice President JD Vance is planning to visit Hungary in the coming days in a show of support for the country's long-time nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban, who is facing a difficult election next month, two sources familiar with the planning said on Wednesday. Read more: bit.ly/4buIpeN

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BREAKING: ABC has scrubbed the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette,” starring Taylor Frankie Paul, citing a newly released video from 2023.

"We think we're going to get more out, and hopefully by the end of the year get everybody out." Special Envoy to Belarus John Coale discussed brokering the release of 250 political prisoners from Belarus on Thursday's "The Record with Greta Van Susteren." @johnpcoale @greta

BREAKING NEWS: Federal prosecutors in Miami have subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a Justice Department investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials, it was reported Thursday.

White House border czar Tom Homan met with a group of Democrat senators Thursday to secure a deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, according to a report. newsmax.com/politics/tom-h…

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CALLS FOR AN INVESTIGATION: New Mexico state Reps. Rebecca Dow and Stefani Lord are calling for a broader investigation into activities linked to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, urging the state's Truth Commission to examine not only individual misconduct but also systemic failures.