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Lindsey Graham’s sister admits she’s ‘not that informed on national security’ while seeking full Senate term

August 19, 2026

Lindsey Graham’s sister admits she’s ‘not that informed on national security’ while seeking full Senate term

Darline Graham admitted national security is "not my thing" at a South Carolina GOP Senate runoff debate when asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea.

Iran war forces America to confront the strategic cost of deterring China

August 19, 2026

Iran war forces America to confront the strategic cost of deterring China

USS George Washington is leaving the Pacific for the Middle East to relieve the Lincoln, potentially leaving no U.S. carrier to deter China.

Prosecutors hammer Tyler Robinson's bid to derail death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case

August 18, 2026

Prosecutors hammer Tyler Robinson's bid to derail death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case

Prosecutors say Tyler Robinson fired a high-powered rifle toward thousands at the Charlie Kirk event and urged a judge to send all charges to trial.

NO END IN SIGHT: Trump says no new talks with Iran scheduled as next steps appear murky

August 18, 2026

NO END IN SIGHT: Trump says no new talks with Iran scheduled as next steps appear murky

President Donald Trump said there are 'no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled' with Iran while the Strait of Hormuz remains open.

Trump says no ongoing talks with Iran as MoU expires

August 18, 2026

Trump says no ongoing talks with Iran as MoU expires

Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy reports on the status of U.S.-Iran negotiations following the expiration of the memorandum of understanding on ‘Special Report.’

Iran conflict is nearing ‘endgame’ as Trump refuses to extend ceasefire: Ret colonel

August 18, 2026

Iran conflict is nearing ‘endgame’ as Trump refuses to extend ceasefire: Ret colonel

Ret. Col. Mike Jernigan argues that Iran is intentionally prolonging the conflict while remaining ‘wary’ of further U.S. military action on ‘America Reports.’

Alex Murdaugh moves for new home for double-murder retrial

August 18, 2026

Alex Murdaugh moves for new home for double-murder retrial

Alex Murdaugh's defense team is pushing to move his double murder retrial to Richland County, citing a larger jury pool and lower costs than Charleston.

Massive risk in South China Sea exposed after four-day power loss on US Navy destroyer

August 18, 2026

Massive risk in South China Sea exposed after four-day power loss on US Navy destroyer

USS Benfold lost power for four days in the South China Sea after a generator failure, forcing the Navy to tow the destroyer to Subic Bay.

Trump threatens Oman as US-Iran tensions soar after deal deadline passes

August 18, 2026

Trump threatens Oman as US-Iran tensions soar after deal deadline passes

Retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to analyze President Donald Trump’s warnings to the Middle East about the Strait of Hormuz and breaks down the Gaza peace process.

Iran’s gutted ranks leave loyalists filling critical posts — with one glaring problem

August 18, 2026

Iran’s gutted ranks leave loyalists filling critical posts — with one glaring problem

Iran appoints IRGC veterans of the Islamic Revolution and Iran-Iraq War to top posts, raising questions about its shrinking circle of commanders.