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January 30, 2026

Hegseth says Department of War 'will be prepared to deliver' whatever Trump wants following Iran warning

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says military will "deliver whatever this president expects" as President Donald Trump warns Iran about nuclear program development.

January 30, 2026

Hegseth says Department of War 'will be prepared to deliver' for Trump on Iran

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks about "reestablishing deterrence at the War Department" during Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.

January 29, 2026

Hamas emerges as ‘ultimate spoiler’ in Gaza plan as Trump insists terror group will disarm

Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk says the group "never agreed to disarm" after President Donald Trump claimed the militant organization would throw down weapons.

January 29, 2026

EU to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorists; Germany warns of rapid action

The European Union approved new sanctions targeting Iranian officials and designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group over protest suppression and Russia support.

January 29, 2026

Iran to hold live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz with US armada in Middle East

Iran announces live-fire military drills in Strait of Hormuz as Trump sends USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group to region amid escalating tensions.

January 28, 2026

Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran; US quietly prepares for possible strike: 'Heightened risk'

Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf as Iran threatens an "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.

January 28, 2026

Iranian regime has wasted their wealth on 'maligned activities,' State Department official says

tate Department principal deputy spokesman Tommy Pigott unpacks Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Senate hearing testimony on 'The Story.'

January 28, 2026

After Trump declared ISIS defeated, US faces new test as detainees move amid Syria power shift

ISIS reportedly grows to 10,000 fighters as U.S. transfers detainees from Syria to Iraq amid Kurdish security collapse and regional instability.

January 27, 2026

Ted Cruz urges US to arm Iranian protesters as militias threaten ‘total war’ against America

Ted Cruz responds to reports describing rapidly deteriorating situation as Iran-backed militias threaten 'total war' against America. He called for the U.S. to arm Iranian protesters.

January 27, 2026

Witkoff celebrates 'new day in the Middle East' after final Israeli hostage is returned from Gaza

All hostages from Gaza have returned home as Trump administration completes historic Middle East diplomatic achievement, marking end of painful chapter.