Trump outlines next phase of Iran war in national address and more top headlines

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TOP 3

1. Trump says Iran ‘no longer a threat’ after 32 days — outlines next phase of war

2. Artemis II crew makes history with deep space moon launch

3. GOP leaders endorse Trump’s shutdown-proof move to end DHS funding lapse

MAJOR HEADLINES

‘DEFINING MOMENT’ — Trump says Iran ‘no longer a threat,’ US will keep hitting country ‘very hard’ in next phase. Continue reading …

TRACK ATTACK — Man with prior arrest caught trying to shove stranger into train tracks — twice in terrifying video. Continue reading …

STATION SCANDAL — Multiple community-honored firefighters charged in child sex abuse case targeting same juvenile victim. Continue reading …

CURVEBALL — College softball player speaks out on her taxes going toward Minnesota trans lawsuit. Continue reading …

‘TERRIBLE’ — Trump points to Obama’s Iran deal exit as key achievement in war against them. Continue reading …

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POLITICS

CAPITOL CRISIS — DHS shutdown breaks record as GOP turn on each other, Dems lose out on reforms. Continue reading …

PUMP PAIN POINTS — State-by-state view of gas prices as Iran war pushes oil markets higher. Continue reading …

FLASHBACK — Dem Sen candidate was critical vote in confirming judge who tied voter ID to ‘white supremacy.’ Continue reading …

EMERGENCY EASE — Trump administration steps in with rare tax relief for DHS workers as shutdown drags on. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

POLITICAL PROPHECY — Carville gloats that Democrats will go after Trump’s ‘stupid jack— kids and their spouses.’ Continue reading …

BUYER’S REMORSE — Stephen A Smith regrets voting for Kamala Harris, says he lost faith in Democrats. Continue reading …

CONSPIRACY THEORY — Charlamagne baffled by ICE agents at airports being efficient and nice ‘like Chick-fil-A workers’. Continue reading …

‘HELPING PEOPLE’ — Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’. Continue reading …

OPINION

MIKE HARIDOPOLOS — Giant leap for mankind: America’s space edge is at stake as Artemis II heads to the moon. Continue reading …

HUGH HEWITT — Morning Glory: President Trump’s big speech on Iran — what will it do? Continue reading …

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IN OTHER NEWS

TREASURE HUNT — Coin used as bus fare turns out to be 2,000-year-old relic, its journey still a mystery. Continue reading …

SMOKE SIGNALS — Marijuana dependency linked to lung cancer in alarming new study findings. Continue reading …

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on steakhouse standards and March Madness. Take the quiz here …

DIAMOND DISASTER — MLB umpire takes 100 mph fastball to the face day after botched call goes viral. Continue reading …

ON A SWING AND A PRAYER — Feisty daredevil in her late 70s leaps off Utah cliff. See video …

WATCH

PRESIDENT TRUMP — US is very close to finishing the job on Iran. See video …

KAYLEIGH MCENANY — Have you heard any Democrat articulate a plan on Iran? See video …

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