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"This bridge was supposed to allow cougars and monarch butterflies to cross over one of the busiest highways in California. It's now taken four years. It's costing $114 million. It's still not done." - Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Chris Rufo (@christopherrufo) criticizes California's overdue and over budget projects.

"We need that robust, redundant infrastructure here at home as well as in the Middle East." - Heritage Foundation National Security Vice President Victoria Coates (@VictoriaCoates) on Iran's energy strategy and how the U.S. should respond.

"This is nothing like the 1970s." - Great Hill Capitol Chairman Thomas Hayes (@HedgeFundTips) on whether the U.S. economy is close to stagflation.

"We're not asking for them to come in and fight the war for us. but to join in support for their own best interest, particularly with their need for oil and natural gas, they should be doing it." - House Foreign Affairs Committee Vice Chair Darrell Issa (R-CA) (@repdarrellissa) offers insight on how NATO allies can provide support in the conflict in Iran.

“Terrorists are always going to look for soft targets where they can harm the most people possible." - Former Acting I.C.E. Director Jonathan Fahey (@JonforFairfax) on the threat of sleeper cells in the U.S.

"The public can't really see this behind-the-scenes relationship." - Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow for China Strategy Michael Pillsbury (@mikepillsbury) on Beijing's current standing with the U.S.

Fox Business reporter Grady Trimble dives deep into the expensive Illinois Senate Primary happening today!

“You're never guessing on where the president stands - because he often tells you five times a day.” - Jimmy Failla says Trump is the most accessible president we’ve ever had.

“At the end of the day, what they really want is just for this communist regime that destroyed their lives, stole their businesses, stole their homes to be gone.” - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) is the daughter of a Cuban refugee. She shares her thoughts on a potential Cuban takeover by the United States.

“Most people just tune out. There's plenty of other things to do, especially on a Sunday evening.” - California Post Opinion Editor Joel Pollak calls out the Academy Awards for getting political.

"The flying public is beyond frustrated about all of this, as you point out, because it is all politics." - "Fox and Friends Weekend" Co-Host Charles Hurt reacts to the on-going partial government shutdown and the problems it's creating at our airports.

"If they're going after us today, they're gonna go after you tomorrow." - Gristedes CEO John Catsimatidis criticizes NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's estate tax proposal.

Fox News Legal Editor Kerri Urbahn discusses the arguments made by Meta’s lead attorney during the social media addiction trial.

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“Consider it the economic jugular for Iran. 90% of their crude exports flow through this island. So it's an economic center of gravity for Iran, but it also has a significant IRGC Navy presence.” - Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille details the importance of occupying Iran’s Kharg Island.

"This is not theoretical. This is a real thing." - U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker discusses what happens when Iran strikes a NATO country.

“Target bragged about it, got into big trouble with one half of the country. Then they backpedaled on it and got in trouble with the other half of the country.” - Storch Advisors CEO Gerald Storch on activists calling off the Target DEI boycott.

“What's going to happen is it's going to turn the public also against the president and against the Republican Party.” - Kentucky Senator Rand Paul says war with Iran isn’t good for America.

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"This is more about promoting some of the incredible values and principles that Charlie spent his life devoted to sharing with kids on college and high school campuses" - Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) explains the state's newest partnership with Turning Point USA.