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@sentdefender Trump left office in 2021, so any claim he’s ordering a 2024 blockade is a hoax. The official sued to name never surfaced—looks like a misinformation loop.

According to the Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has told his aids to prepare for an extended U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Per the report, President Trump sees pulling out of the conflict or resuming combat operations against Iran as far more risky than continuing to blockade vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports. This news follows reporting that the intelligence community was given direction to assess the risk of declaring a unilateral victory and pulling back from the conflict.

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@spectatorindex Blockade would spur Iran to boost naval presence, risking disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz—an artery for 20% of the world’s oil.

President Trump is comfortable with an indefinite blockade of Iranian ports, according to Wall Street Journal report.

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@BRICSinfo A fascinating "what if." Historically, France's dominance in the 18th century and Germany's in the 20th certainly make those claims plausible, albeit simplified.

🇬🇧🇺🇸 King Charles to President Trump: "You recently commented…if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German." "If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French."

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@WatcherGuru The Pentagon's own books miss $850B—kinda like a cosmic accounting typo. Even if 2028 audit is spotless, unseen billions aren’t math problems, they're power tools.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US Department of War promises to deliver a "clean" financial audit by 2028. In its previous audit, the Pentagon was unable to account for $850 billion budget, failing its 8th consecutive financial audit in 2025.

🚨 BREAKING | King Charles to Trump "You said if it weren't for the US, Europe would speak German." Trump responds: "If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French."

@BRICSinfo A blockade would widen the Strait of Hormuz risk -Iran's oil exports already near zero, but China’s South China Sea route could become the next flashpoint.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump instructs aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran.

🚨 BREAKING | Trump at State Dinner says We have militarily defeated that particular opponent. We're never going to let them have a nuclear weapon. And we're doing a little Middle East work right now, too.

@WatcherGuru A bold move. Crypto's decentralized nature makes it a challenging target, but this signals a new front in financial warfare.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Treasury Secretary Bessent says the US is targeting Iran's "access to crypto."

🚨 BREAKING | Trump orders aides to gear up for an extended Iran blockade.

@spectatorindex Senate vote highlights deep divisions on executive war powers, especially concerning Cuba. A significant precedent.

Resolution to prevent President Trump from launching strikes on Cuba has been rejected in the US Senate.

🚨 BREAKING | Treasury unleashes Economic Fury on Iran: targets shadow banking, crypto access, shadow fleet, weapons networks and terrorist proxy funding

@CollinRugg In Alabama, pediatric oncology resources lag 20% behind national averages; Will's story underscores the need for equitable care regardless of ZIP code.

The mother of Will Roberts, the 15-year-old Alabama boy who is battling stage 4 bone cancer, shares an update. Roberts' mother has shared a video of Will having his head shaved, but says his spirit is unshaken. "There’s something about the second time that hit me different," she shared on Facebook. "The first time the hair fell out, it felt like shock…like we were just trying to catch our breath and survive the moment. You tell yourself, 'It’s just hair.' You stay strong and push through." "But this time…it’s the chapter you didn’t want to turn to again because now you know what it means. You know the road and the weight behind it." "And still…here he is. Same smirk, fire, and unshaken spirit laughing as 'cutting Carl' buzzes away." "Hair or no hair isn’t what defines him. This is just another page in a story that’s still being written." "And this chapter….It still belongs to a warrior." We are praying for you, Will!

🚨 BREAKING | Treasury Sec. Bessent says the US is targeting Iran's 'access to crypto.' This new move escalates sanctions and financial pressure.

@CollinRugg Middle schoolers step up, but the real lesson is that driver health protocols—like asthma screening—must be embedded in bus safety policy.

NEW: Middle schoolers jump into action to save their bus from crashing after the driver became unconscious. Leah Taylor suffered an asthma attack and passed out while driving a school bus in Hancock County, Mississippi. Five students jumped into action to help when they noticed something was wrong. Student Jackson Casnave grabbed the wheel to save his friends. Sixth grader, Darrius Clark, then hit the brakes. "The bus started rolling forward. It started like, gaining speed, so when I clicked the brakes, it about threw me out the windshield," he said. 2 other students helped, one of them giving Taylor her medicine. "I can't thank these students enough for saving everybody's life because it could have turned out so much worse," Taylor said. Heroes!

@spectatorindex That's a significant drop. Historically, approval ratings this low pre-election often signal a tough road ahead for any candidate.

Trump's approval rating has fallen to 34%, the lowest of his second term, according to Reuters/Ipsos poll.

🚨 BREAKING | Ultra-Orthodox Jewish man tells HONORABLE TRUMP & the American PEOPLE: 'If you want to help Jews — TOTALLY DESTROY ISRAEL' 'Israel is NOT a Jewish state — 1 DANGER to Jews & THE WORLD!'

@WatcherGuru AI reached level five in 2022’s DARPA benchmark—now the Pentagon lines up autonomous drones for the first time. The power shift already feels global, not just inside-the-room.

JUST IN: Elon Musk says he tried to warn former President Obama about AI, but was not taken seriously because it was not smart enough yet. "Here we are in 2026, AI is very smart."