Author: Benjamin Hughes

A military attack in Baghdad results in the death of "Abu Taqwa," a leader of an Iran-supported militia group, amidst growing tensions in the region.

A military attack in Baghdad results in the death of “Abu Taqwa,” a leader of an Iran-supported militia group, amidst growing tensions in the region.

Benjamin Hughes

Militia officials reported that a high-ranking commander from an Iran-backed group was killed on Thursday when an airstrike targeted their headquarters for logistical support in central Baghdad. Iranian nuclear program Thursday’s protest occurs as regional tensions continue to rise due to the Iranian nuclear program.Israel-Hamas war and fears that it could spill over The expansion

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, promises a strong retaliation in response to a devastating bombing attack.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, promises a strong retaliation in response to a devastating bombing attack.

Benjamin Hughes

Kirby talks about the recent bombings in Iran and the involvement of Israel. Kirby talks about the bombings in Iran and Israel’s efforts to combat Hamas. Wednesday’s bomb attack Gatherings were held to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the 2020 killing of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani, as Iran observed a day of mourning on

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Mike Johnson, the House Speaker, is encouraging President Biden to take executive action regarding the situation at the southern border.

Mike Johnson, the House Speaker, is encouraging President Biden to take executive action regarding the situation at the southern border.

Benjamin Hughes

Louisiana Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson attributed the migrant crisis to President Biden, stating on Wednesday that the president holds the power to substantially decrease the unprecedented amount of border crossings without needing Congress to take action. During an interview with “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan in Eagle Pass, Texas, Johnson stated that President

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Claudine Gay, former president of Harvard University, shares her thoughts on stepping down in an opinion piece for The New York Times.

Claudine Gay, former president of Harvard University, shares her thoughts on stepping down in an opinion piece for The New York Times.

Benjamin Hughes

A day after announcing her resignation Claudine Gay, the president of Harvard University, authored an op-ed for The New York Times in defense of her time in office. Gay announced her resignation on Tuesday after only six months in the position in order to prevent political “demagogues” from exploiting her to undermine the university and

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On the anniversary of the January 6th Capitol riot, President Biden will deliver a speech at Valley Forge.

On the anniversary of the January 6th Capitol riot, President Biden will deliver a speech at Valley Forge.

Benjamin Hughes

President Joe Biden intends to commemorate the third anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot by delivering a speech at Valley Forge, the site where George Washington strategically positioned American soldiers during the Revolutionary War. The original plan was for the president to give the speech on Saturday, January 6th. However, the campaign changed the date

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More than 100 people have died in Iran due to explosions during a ceremony held to honor a general who was killed by a U.S. drone strike.

More than 100 people have died in Iran due to explosions during a ceremony held to honor a general who was killed by a U.S. drone strike.

Benjamin Hughes

Two separate blasts occurred in Iran on Wednesday, just minutes apart. The explosions were aimed at an event honoring a well-known military leader who was killed in a U.S. drone attack last year. The attacks resulted in the deaths of at least 103 individuals and injured at least 141 others. Tensions in the Middle East

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