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NEW YORK, Sept 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump spent the early part of the Labor Day holiday posting memes on social media in support of changing the name of the state of New Mexico to 'New America' as tense trade negotiations with Mexico ramp up. Trump posted several maps of the U.S. that relabeled the land area of New Mexico as New America on Monday. The President on Sunday said he had received suggestions to change the name of the state and that he liked the idea. "So much more prestigious and beautiful for the people of that potentially incredible State. Wow, I Love It!!!" Trump's posts follow his decision to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America last month, after trade negotiations with Canada failed to produce a deal. The U.S. federal government, however, has no authority to change the name of a state. New Mexico is currently governed by Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat. She has been on the job since January 1, 2019, and was reelected in 2022. The governor said in a post on X that "New Mexico's name isn't up for debate — it's been ours since before the United States existed."

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - An armed individual attacked Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton on Sunday at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown, according to her campaign and the state highway patrol. Acton, the Democratic nominee for governor, was unharmed. The 38-year-old suspect, Patrick Havas, knocked over multiple people at the fair while trying to reach Acton, Ohio State Highway Patrol said in an email to Reuters. Havas had a taser and two pistols on his person, the highway patrol said. Havas was taken to Mahoning County Jail and charged with disorderly conduct and two counts of assault, the highway patrol said. It was not immediately clear if Havas had retained legal representation. The Mahoning County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment. Ohio State Highway Patrol and the sheriff’s office were investigating what have led to the incident, the OSHP said, but no other details were available. "This kind of violence has no place in Ohio," Acton campaign spokesperson Addie Bullock said in a statement. Connie Luck, a spokesperson for the campaign of Acton's Republican opponent in the general election, Vivek Ramaswamy, called the incident "completely unacceptable." "Candidates should be able to meet with voters without having to worry about threats or violence," Luck said in a statement. Chris Anderson, chairman of the Mahoning County Democratic Party, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican who cannot run for reelection because of term limits, both condemned the attack.

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DUBAI, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Iran threatened on Monday to retaliate against any new U.S. attacks on its assets, warning that the energy production chain in the region was "sprawling, accessible and exposed" and that U.S. oil and gas companies there shared that exposure. "Strike our assets and you get struck," Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said after U.S. and Iranian strikes on shipping at the weekend that pushed oil prices up to six-week highs at one point on Monday. On Sunday, senior Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei said Iran would announce plans for a new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days, and that it would soon approve maps of a new shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has throttled traffic through the strait, a vital global oil and gas supply route, since the war with the United States began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28. Rezaei said the new restricted zone would begin from where a U.S. naval blockade of Iran starts and extend into areas of the Gulf. Any ship entering the new zone would be added to an Iranian sanctions list, he said. "We will only commit to the Strait of Hormuz being open when they (the Americans) stop the sabotage, threats and attacks on Iran," Rezaei said. Underlining Iran's defiance, Qalibaf issued a new threat to respond to any U.S. strikes, in what appeared to be a response to a warning by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that Iran’s oil tanker fleet was "defenceless". "It’s simple: the oil and gas production chain here is sprawling, accessible, and exposed. American oil and gas companies across these waters and facilities share that exposure," Qalibaf, who is Iran's top negotiator, wrote on X. "Strike our assets and you get struck. We’ve already proven it. Ask the bases that are no longer viable," referring to Iranian attacks on U.S. military bases in the region throughout the conflict. IRAN AND U.S. EXCHANGE ATTACKS U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to achieve the aims he set out when he launched "Operation Epic Fury" in February: to end Iran's nuclear programme, halt its ability to attack its neighbours and create conditions for Iranians to topple their leadership. Tehran's clerical rulers remain in power and aim to emerge from the war stronger than before, demanding the lifting of sanctions and hoping to collect fees from ships that use the strait, which carried a fifth of global oil and gas shipments before the war. After a pause in military action for much of August, tit-for-tat strikes have resumed following the unravelling of an interim ceasefire deal that was reached in June, and there has been little progress on getting the peace process back on track. U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday, U.S. Central Command said, including one off Kharg Island, Iran's key oil export hub, following attacks by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on U.S. warships in the region. Tehran has shown it retains the capability to attack U.S. interests in neighbouring countries and to shut down oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. An average of 10 commodity ships transited the Strait per day in the past 10 days, the lowest since May, according to shipping data on Monday. That contributed to a rise in oil prices on Monday, with Brent crude futures hitting their highest point since July 24 at $97.93 a barrel before slipping back to $96.19. SANCTIONS, OIL BLOCKADE SQUEEZE ECONOMY Iran has said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy. However, the U.S. campaign to throttle Iran's economy by blockading its oil exports and stopping sanctions evasion is growing increasingly difficult to withstand, three senior Iranian sources have said. Qalibaf said at the weekend that, alongside the military front, Iran’s main battle was now over production and people’s livelihoods, citing currency fluctuations, inflation, unemployment and market management as big challenges. The conflict has also impacted oil-producing Gulf Arab states such as the United Arab Emirates, which has come under fire from Iranian missiles and suffered attacks on its oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said on Monday the country was building alternative routes for its energy exports and trade to ensure they are not "held hostage" by the war. The impact of Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on energy supplies has also been felt in the U.S. as fuel prices have increased. The increase has weighed on Trump's popularity as his Republican Party heads into elections in November when control of Congress is at stake.

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KYIV, Sept 6 (Reuters) - U.S. peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff heralded new momentum in peace talks after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Sunday as the Trump administration renewed its push to end Russia's four-and-a-half-year war in Ukraine. Kushner and Witkoff travelled from Moscow, where they held three hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday but did not appear to secure a breakthrough in the conflict. Witkoff, President Donald Trump's envoy, said they had "heard new ideas" in Moscow, which they did not detail, and they hoped a new round of U.S.-mediated Ukraine-Russia talks would be announced "in short order." Zelenskiy praised the "very substantive" conversation with Witkoff and Kushner and said Ukraine was ready for trilateral talks. He said he also discussed air defence supplies and energy support for Ukraine ahead of winter, with Russia expected to bomb Ukraine's power grid again. Previous rounds of U.S.-mediated peace talks encouraged by Trump, who campaigned on a promise to quickly end the war, have yielded few results. He suggested on Friday that the U.S. had a fresh proposal, though he did not elaborate. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov described Saturday's meeting as "highly useful", while a White House official told Reuters that next steps would be announced in the coming weeks. "We made a lot of progress in Moscow," Witkoff told reporters in Kyiv on Sunday, adding that he was "very encouraged" by his conversations with the Ukrainian team. The Ukrainian president, who believes Washington will be key to any peace deal, has said a window of opportunity to make peace exists before the U.S. begins focusing on its next presidential election in 2028. The U.S. envoys held several hours of talks with Ukrainian officials. British, French and German national security advisers, who were also in Kyiv, joined for the final hour. The U.S.-Ukrainian discussions were due to continue on Sunday evening. During a break, Zelenskiy said officials discussed the possibility of security and economic guarantees for Kyiv, as well as a post-war "prosperity plan." "In the last 10 to 12 months, I believe we have got stronger," Zelenskiy said, adding that the U.S. and Europe had noted this. CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM ON THE STREETS OF KYIV Witkoff and Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, have visited Moscow several times in their roles as peace envoys. But Sunday was their first visit to Kyiv in their capacity as U.S. negotiators. Their visit has long been sought by Ukraine's leadership, and on the streets of Kyiv, which has been bombarded heavily in recent weeks, some residents were hopeful. "The issue can be solved in the blink of an eye. We want peace. I've fought myself, so I know what war is like. We need peace, because there's no other way," said military veteran Stepan Yermak. In previous talks, the sides have remained far apart on key issues, including the future of the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbas. Russia has demanded Ukraine's withdrawal from a belt of towns that it still controls there, but Kyiv has refused, reasoning that it can still hold on. "The question of Donbas... I believe, is the question of this war," Zelenskiy told reporters on Sunday. For Ukraine, hard security guarantees from its European allies and the U.S. are crucial to deterring Russia from invading again. Although he said the issue had been discussed, Zelenskiy did not detail if progress was made. TEMPORARY HALT IN STRIKES Though the front lines of the ground war remain largely static, both Russian and Ukrainian forces have intensified long-range air strikes in recent weeks. Russia has pounded the Ukrainian capital day and night with missiles and drones for the past two weeks, including an attack on Friday on the headquarters of the SBU security service. The Kremlin has said it would pause strikes on Kyiv until Monday, while Zelenskiy has said Ukraine would also halt strikes on Moscow. There was no let-up in fighting along the 1,200-km (750-mile) front, however, and Russia bombarded other Ukrainian cities on Saturday. Ukraine has inflicted damaging hits throughout the summer on Russian refineries, oil terminals and the warehouses of online retailer Wildberries, in an attempt to raise the cost to Moscow of continuing the war. Ukraine said on Sunday it had struck the Ryazan oil refinery, around 480 km (300 miles) inside Russia, overnight, causing a fire.

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CHICAGO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - At least five people died when an Amazon Prime Air cargo flight overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, local officials said. Prime Air Flight 7598 overran the airport's diagonal runway shortly before 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) and struck multiple vehicles on the ground, officials said during a news conference on Sunday afternoon. Five people were also injured in the crash, including three who are in critical condition, said Miami-Dade Fire Chief Ray Jadallah. At least two people were trapped in vehicles that were struck by the plane, and the pilot and co-pilot were trapped inside the plane by the crash, Jadallah said. Officials declined to identify those who died. More than 60 rescue units and about 200 personnel responded to the incident, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said in a statement. As of late afternoon, emergency personnel were still dealing with a fuel leak from the aircraft, Jadallah said. Although the airport halted all flights immediately after the crash, flights had resumed by Sunday evening. The plane, which departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, was a 32-year-old Boeing 767-300 freighter that had operated as a passenger jet for various airlines from 1994 to 2015, according to flight tracking service Flightradar24. Cargo airline 21 Air operated the plane for Amazon, an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. "We are devastated by the accident involving one of our aircraft in Miami today," 21 Air said on its website. "Our deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives." Reuters photos after the crash showed the jet with its nose on the ground and tail tilted up. The right side of the plane had what appeared to be scorch marks. Flightradar24 said the plane was traveling at 112 knots (129 mph) when it exited the usable runway. The National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates U.S. civil aviation accidents, said it had sent a team led by Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy to investigate the accident and would hold its first media briefing in Miami on Monday. Amazon is still gathering details about what happened, company spokesperson Kelly Nantel said. "We're working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened," Nantel said in a statement. "Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved." Boeing and 21 Air said they would support the government investigations into the crash. Sunday's incident is not the first time an Amazon Prime Air plane has been involved in a fatal crash. In February 2019, Atlas Air Flight 3591, a Boeing 767-300 freighter operating on behalf of Amazon Prime Air from Miami to Houston, entered a rapid descent and crashed into Trinity Bay, Texas. All three people on board were killed. Miami, a major hub for trade with Latin America, is the third-busiest freight airport in the United States after Anchorage in Alaska and Louisville in Kentucky, according to the Airports Council International. Freight shipments totalled nearly 3.5 million metric tons last year and passenger traffic reached 55.3 million, the eighth-busiest airport in the nation, according to the airport in June. In November, a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Kentucky killing 15 people, including three crew members and 12 on the ground.

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ice President JD Vance is disputing Iranian state media reports that a U.S. strike hit a wedding gathering in southern Iran. Iranian state media claimed last week that an American strike hit a home where a wedding was being held, killing four people and wounding more than 60 others. Vance challenged that account and cautioned Americans against accepting reports from Iranian state media as reliable information. The dispute comes amid renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, with both sides offering competing accounts of the impact of recent military operations.

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The Clancy Mistrial. Also Dr. Monique Yohanon, Patrice Onwuka PHD, Adm Peter Brown, Michael Woolworth, Allen Mendenhall ESQ. And Sara Bareilles.

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WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday signed executive orders aimed at helping cattle ranchers protect their herds from wolves, expand meat processing and move toward country-of-origin labeling, as his administration seeks to bring down record-high beef prices. The orders include measures allowing ranchers to protect their herds from gray wolves and making it easier for farmers and ranchers to process and sell food from their own operations, Trump said during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office. Trump's order on country-of-origin labeling stops short of reinstating mandatory labeling requirements, and Trump said additional steps are needed -- including congressional approval -- to help give consumers more information about the origin of beef. "It will be easy," Trump said. The wolf provision addresses a longstanding concern among ranchers, who say wolves can prey on cattle, particularly calves, causing livestock losses and forcing producers to spend more to monitor and protect their herds. Gray wolves remain protected under the federal Endangered Species Act across much of the country, although protections vary by region. The move comes as Trump seeks to address record-high beef prices while facing pressure from cattle producers over his administration's push to increase beef imports. Retail beef prices have reached record levels this year as the U.S. cattle herd has fallen to its lowest level in 75 years. Drought and wildfires have contributed to the contraction in cattle supplies, creating a difficult political problem for the administration as it tries to lower grocery costs without further undermining domestic ranchers. The administration last week temporarily expanded access to lower-tariff imports of lean beef trimmings by 300,000 metric tons over three months, arguing that additional supplies are needed to bring down prices for consumers. The move has drawn opposition from cattle producers, who say increased imports could put pressure on U.S. cattle prices and make it harder to rebuild the domestic herd. Country-of-origin labeling has been a longstanding demand among some U.S. cattle producers, who argue consumers should be able to distinguish domestic beef from imported products. Congress repealed mandatory country-of-origin labeling requirements for beef and pork in 2015 after a series of World Trade Organization rulings involving challenges from Canada and Mexico. Under current rules, companies can voluntarily use a "Product of USA" label subject to federal requirements. The administration is pursuing the labeling issue as it simultaneously seeks to increase beef imports to address a domestic supply shortage, highlighting the competing pressures at the center of Trump's beef policy. Trump has argued that more imports are needed to provide immediate relief to consumers while his administration works to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd. Ranchers, meanwhile, have warned that additional imports could undermine incentives to expand domestic production. The administration has also announced measures to support smaller meat processors, including efforts to make it easier for ranchers to process their own cattle, challenging the dominance of the nation's largest meatpacking companies.

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The U.S. Mint has started selling a $1 coin to celebrate America's 250th birthday, featuring President Donald Trump's face on one side. The coin's design, approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, includes Trump's visage as “heads” and the Great Seal of the United States as “tails.” The coin stirred criticism because federal law bars living presidents from appearing on currency, but exceptions exist. The coins, honoring American heritage, became available Wednesday. A roll of 25 coins costs $61, and a bag of 100 costs $154.50. Special-issue coins are hidden in some rolls and bags.

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CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti (AP) — The U.S. government deported more than 100 people to Haiti on Thursday as it ramps up such flights to the troubled Caribbean country. The flight departed from Louisiana and landed in the northern Haitian city of Cap-Haitien. “This is the third consecutive Thursday deportation flight to Haiti, marking a shift from monthly to weekly flights,” said Human Rights First’s ICE Flight Monitor, which tracks flight data. More than 200 people were deported to Haiti in late August on two different flights. Nicolas Mardochée, a coordinator with Haiti’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told The Associated Press that 101 deportees were aboard Thursday's flight. He said that among them was Renan Hédouville, who once led Haiti’s Office of Citizen Protection and is accused of corruption. Activists have decried the deportation of those including Haitians who had Temporary Protected Status and were living and working legally in the United States. The deportees arrive in Cap-Haitien because the main international airport in Port-au-Prince is considered too dangerous. Gangs control an estimated 70% of Haiti’s capital and swaths of land in the country’s central region. Gang violence has displaced a record of nearly 1.5 million people across Haiti, where more than 3,050 people were reported killed from January to June, according to the U.N. Since December 2025, flights have originated in Alexandria, Louisiana, a hub for ICE deportation flights, with a stop in Miami on the way to Cap-Haitien International Airport.

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WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. military has downed 11 cartel drones using lasers since deploying the technology along the U.S.-Mexican border last week, U.S. officials said on Friday. U.S. Northern Command, in a statement, said the unmanned aerial systems "were assessed to be associated with illicit activity along the border" and were targeted with the Army Multipurpose High-Energy Laser system as part of a task-force operation. More than 300 drones have been downed since the start of 2026 using both "kinetic and non-kinetic systems" in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. military said, adding that more than 100 drones were taken down in August. The military did not say where exactly the laser strikes took place or whether they occurred over U.S. or Mexican territory. It also did not specify the manufacturer of the laser technology used. Mexico's secretary of defense told reporters on Friday that the two governments coordinate by sharing information and conducting mirror operations on both sides of the border, but did not confirm Mexican military participation in specific actions against cartel drones. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said any unilateral U.S. action on Mexican soil would be a grave breach of her country's sovereignty.

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The Scott Jennings Show highlights the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s upcoming 9/11 tribute. On September 8, the White House will host a special event featuring a 21-foot steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center’s South Tower. The ceremony will honor the lives lost and the enduring legacy of service and sacrifice.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attempts to address trade tensions with the United States by asking Americans to stop making memes about him. Unfortunately, his plea only fuels the online community, resulting in an overwhelming wave of memes mocking him. The video delves into the consequences of Carney’s public statement and how it inadvertently escalated the situation. Viewers will learn about the sensitivity of Canadians to perceived slights and the role of humor in diplomatic relations. The discussion also touches on the broader geopolitical context, including Canada’s trade strategies and international relations, highlighting the complexities of global diplomacy.

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In a critical discussion about the Michigan Senate race, Republican candidate Mike Rogers shares his perspectives on key issues impacting the state. Rogers, a former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and an Army veteran, emphasizes the threat posed by Chinese manufacturing to the American auto industry. He criticizes his opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, for not addressing these concerns and instead focusing on Israel. Rogers also discusses the implications of Canada’s economic policies on the U.S., arguing that Canada aims to undermine American auto jobs by increasing the number of Chinese cars entering the U.S. market. He further touches upon the healthcare system, contrasting the U.S. private health insurance model with Canada's nationalized healthcare, warning about the potential negative impacts of adopting a similar system in America. Rogers advocates for protecting American jobs and maintaining a robust healthcare system that rewards quality and efficiency.

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McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has been ordered released from federal custody after pleading not guilty to lying to investigators about the circumstances that led to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Minnesota immigration crackdown last winter. The federal indictment unsealed Friday accuses Christian Castro of falsely telling investigators that he was attacked with a broom and shovel before he opened fire, injuring Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in January. Castro was shackled at his wrists, waist and feet during a brief hearing in Texas’ federal court after he turned himself into authorities Thursday evening. The judge ordered him released on $75,000 unsecured bond and a GPS ankle monitor.

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WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - The White House has released a new "arcade" website where users play 1980s-style video games that block "the coming horde" at the U.S.-Mexico border, fill Trump Accounts for children and pursue other priorities of President Donald Trump. "CAN'T STOP WINNING. ..Build the wall. Deport. Fill a Trump Account," the White House posted on X, announcing the gaming site's debut on Thursday. The site features five retro-style games with one more "coming soon." In the "Build the Wall" game, players facing a "zombie border siege" stack Tetris-style bricks to "protect the border from the coming horde." When the bricks pile up, the screen flashes the message "border breached". In a separate game called "Rio Run," players maneuver a white figure to "patrol the line along the river," moving to block and deport figures appearing to depict immigrants. In other games, players can catch money to fill Trump Accounts, the investment plan for children, sort school lunches "to Make America Healthy Again" and fly a bald eagle through obstacles along the National Mall.

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Hugh Hewitt and Eli Lake examine Iran’s current military and strategic position, including missile threats against U.S. bases and recent strategic miscalculations. They discuss Iran’s munition shortages, economic constraints, and missed opportunities to strengthen its position in the region. Tune in to Salem News Channel for a deeper look at the geopolitical dynamics shaping Iran and the Middle East.

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PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the murder case against Lindsay Clancy. Jurors could not agree on whether she was criminally responsible when she strangled her three young children in 2023. Friday’s mistrial leaves the case unresolved and allows prosecutors to try Clancy again. She had faced life in prison without parole if convicted of first-degree murder. Prosecutors argued that Clancy acted deliberately and understood her actions, while her lawyers said postpartum psychosis left her unable to control her behavior or appreciate its wrongfulness. The closely watched case drew national attention to maternal mental healthcare and gaps in treatment.

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There can be no greater proof that James Talarico, the Democrat Senate candidate for Texas, is completely backwards than his hatred for the The SAVE Act. Like many Democrats, he calls the SAVE America Act for voter integrity a "voter suppression bill," claiming it's "Anti-American." You know what else is anti-American? Allowing illegal immigrants to vote in our elections! Let's call it what it is. Crazy vs. common sense. --- M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies. Like and subscribe to youtube.com/@MandMExtra for more content. Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EGNf1WbbwMRurHjD-q-sft3OQfbxop8 Check out highlight clips from all our shows: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EGNf1WbbwPQn44WIEh9LfT3hP1lng9w

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance says he wouldn't call the U.S. conflict with Iran a “war,” despite recent escalations. On Thursday, Iran fired at U.S. ally Kuwait in retaliation for U.S. strikes. But Vance on Thursday emphasized the U.S. responsibility to act against Iran's targeting of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and said he “wouldn’t call” the conflict “a war.” The conflict has impacted oil prices, which remain high. The U.S. Navy is reporting great success escorting oil-carrying vessels through the strait, but traffic is well below prewar levels. President Donald Trump's focus is increasingly on economic pressure, aiming to maintain control without returning to the full-throttle bombardment of Iran.

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