Trump's Iran crackdown faces its biggest test as US rival dares Washington to act and more top headlines

Published May 07, 2026

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TOP 3

1. US rival orders firms to ignore US Iran sanctions

2. Armed father turns tables on alleged illegal immigrant carjacker

3. Everyone’s moving to Texas and Florida, but one red state is growing even faster

MAJOR HEADLINES

POLICY SHIFT — Texas governor delivers city an ultimatum over Islamic event at facility. Continue reading …

PODIUM PULLED — Engineering grads threatened to skip ceremony, forcing Rutgers to dump speaker. Continue reading …

TAXPAYER DOLLARS — Council leader wants entire $8.9B city treasury allocated to her ‘Black budget.’ Continue reading …

‘UNPRECEDENTED’ — Cornell student says president confrontation is unlike anything seen on campus. Continue reading …

ROUGH WATERS — Photos allege Russini, Vrabel signed waiver for private boat while she was pregnant. Continue reading …

POLITICS

BUCKEYE SHOWDOWN — Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP gubernatorial primary, will face Democrat Amy Acton. Continue reading …

PULPIT POLITICS — Iowa Dem’s Senate Muslim prayer, ‘too white’ comments draw scrutiny in tight House race. Continue reading …

TAXPAYER TAB — Minnesota sent over $67 million to nine daycare centers raided by federal agents last week: REPORT. Continue reading …

FOLLOW THE FUNDS — Senate candidate running as 'Independent' continues to be bankrolled by left-wing money. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

1938-2026 — CNN founder and cable news pioneer Ted Turner dead at 87. Continue reading …

OUT OF THIS WORLD — Obama dismisses UFO theories, says federal government is 'terrible' at keeping secrets. Continue reading …

LATE-NIGHT LAMENT — Colbert lashes out at CBS, says cancellation ‘reinforced a narrative’ of ‘knee bending’ to Trump. Continue reading …

MANOSPHERE MOMENT — Dana White mocks concerns about so-called 'toxic masculinity,' warns society has 'displaced' young men. Continue reading …

OPINION

AMB GORDON SONDLAND — The West can't let Iran turn Trump's pause into another nuclear-powered dodge. Continue reading …

WILLIAM BENNETT — California's welfare state is a fraud machine. It could make all Americans into victims. Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

REAL HEEL — Wake Forest-bound QB torches his time under Belichick as father piles on. Continue reading …

FLAME GAME — Think twice before putting one common fish on the grill, expert warns. Continue reading …

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on remarkable road trips and cool coin collections. Continue reading …

HIGHER CALLING — Tampa Bay's breakout receiver shares why he wants to 'spread the Gospel' on NFL stage. Continue reading …

BOX IT UP — Celebrity chef reveals how weight-loss drugs are changing restaurant dining. Continue reading …

WATCH

REBECCAH HEINRICHS – This is ‘quintessential’ Trump negotiation strategy. See video …

JONATHAN MORRIS – Secretary Rubio's meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. See video …

LISTEN

Tune in to preview President Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where the Iran conflict is expected to be a key topic of discussion. Check it out ...

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