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Fierce Trump critic makes stunning admission on defense spending: ‘He has won the argument’

July 8, 2026

Fierce Trump critic makes stunning admission on defense spending: ‘He has won the argument’

Mark Carney says Trump has "won the argument" on NATO defense spending, crediting years of U.S. pressure for shifting the security burden to allies.

EXPLOSIONS erupt near Iranian port amid NEW US strikes

July 8, 2026

EXPLOSIONS erupt near Iranian port amid NEW US strikes

Massive explosions and flames erupted across southern Iran overnight, striking near critical ports and the regime's main oil hub on Kharg Island in a wave of high-velocity retaliatory U.S. strikes.

Karmelo Anthony blasts judge in new filing over handling of murder trial

July 8, 2026

Karmelo Anthony blasts judge in new filing over handling of murder trial

Karmelo Anthony's new legal team accuses Judge John Roach of bias and argues courtroom restrictions violated his constitutional right to a public trial.

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran at NATO summit

July 8, 2026

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran at NATO summit

Fox News senior strategic analyst retired Gen. Jack Keane analyzes the latest U.S. strikes on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz’s strategic importance and breaks down Ukraine’s request for more aid on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

Top Dem admits Trump ‘wisely’ made critical demand to NATO allies: ‘Love and hate relationship’

July 8, 2026

Top Dem admits Trump ‘wisely’ made critical demand to NATO allies: ‘Love and hate relationship’

Dick Durbin said Trump "wisely" pushed NATO allies to spend more on defense, calling it "not an unreasonable ask" during the summit in Turkey.

Trump teases MORE STRIKES on Iran

July 8, 2026

Trump teases MORE STRIKES on Iran

President Donald Trump revealed that U.S. forces successfully neutralized 28 Iranian mine boats in a massive wave of retaliatory strikes, signaling that military operations will likely continue.

Gen Jack Keane says Iran views Strait of Hormuz as strategic asset for leverage

July 8, 2026

Gen Jack Keane says Iran views Strait of Hormuz as strategic asset for leverage

Retired Gen. Jack Keane discusses Iran's perspective on the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a 'strategic asset' for 'geopolitical blackmail' and reiterating the U.S. will not tolerate repeated ceasefire violations.

Gen Jack Keane says Iran views Strait of Hormuz as strategic asset for leverage

July 8, 2026

Gen Jack Keane says Iran views Strait of Hormuz as strategic asset for leverage

Retired Gen. Jack Keane discusses Iran's perspective on the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a 'strategic asset' for 'geopolitical blackmail' and reiterating the U.S. will not tolerate repeated ceasefire violations.

Trump issues fierce warning to Iran before potential strikes

July 8, 2026

Trump issues fierce warning to Iran before potential strikes

Former NSC director Rich Goldberg joins 'America's Newsroom' to analyze the president's warning that the U.S. will hit Iran hard following attacks on shipping vessels in the critical Strait of Hormuz.

Denmark vows to defend Greenland after Trump reiterates US should control territory

July 8, 2026

Denmark vows to defend Greenland after Trump reiterates US should control territory

Mette Frederiksen declared Greenland "not for sale" at the NATO summit, vowing to defend Denmark's sovereignty after Trump said the U.S. should control it.