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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
2 hours ago
Breaking

Ratchet Rep Jasmine Crockett Loses Senate Primary and DOESN’T Get to Keep Her House Seat.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Jasmine Crockett lost the Democratic Primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico, and Ahmad Hassan.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Democratic Primary results were announced in Texas.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Jasmine had to decline reelection for her present seat in the US House in order to run for Senate, so she’ll be OUT after this year.” — Nick Sortor

🎯IMPACT: Jasmine Crockett’s career in Congress will come to an end after this year.

IN FULL

In a significant political development, Jasmine Crockett has been defeated in the Democratic Primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas. This marks the end of her current congressional career.

Crockett had to forgo her reelection bid for her current U.S. House seat to pursue the Senate race, meaning she will not return to Congress after this year.

The latest results show James Talarico leading with 51.8% of the votes, amounting to 748,989 votes. Jasmine Crockett received 46.9%, translating to 678,600 votes. Ahmad Hassan garnered 1.2%, with 17,897 votes.

This outcome signifies a notable shift in the political landscape for Texas Democrats, as Crockett’s exit opens up her current House seat for new contenders.

Because she filed for the Senate race instead of reelection to the House, other Democrats are already competing for the Dallas-area seat she held.

Crockett has endorsed Frederick Haynes III, which could give him a boost in the primary.

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3 hours ago
Breaking

BREAKING: ‘Eyepatch McCain’ Dan Crenshaw Loses in Humiliating GOP Primary.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Rep. Dan Crenshaw lost the Republican primary to Steve Toth.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Dan Crenshaw, Steve Toth, Martin Etwop, and N. Plumb.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The primary took place in Texas, with 58% of votes reported at the time of publication.

🎯IMPACT: The result marks a significant shift in the political landscape for Texas Republicans.

IN FULL

In a humiliating turn of events, incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw has been defeated by challenger Steve Toth in the Republican primary.

With 58% of the votes counted, Toth has secured 57.6% of the vote, totalling 23,674 votes, while Crenshaw garnered 39.2%, with 16,117 votes.

Other candidates in the race included Martin Etwop, who received 1.8% of the vote, and N. Plumb, who captured 1.5%.

The total number of votes reported was 41,128, signaling a clear victory for Toth over the incumbent Crenshaw.

This outcome represents a significant upset and could have broader implications for the Republican Party’s direction in Texas.

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6 hours ago
Education
News

SCOTUS Suspends CA Law Hiding Student Gender Transitions From Parents.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Supreme Court granted an emergency appeal, allowing California schools to notify parents if their children identify as transgender, overriding the need for student approval.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Supreme Court, the Thomas More Society representing Catholic parents, and the California state government.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was made on Monday, March 2, 2026, concerning California schools.

💬KEY QUOTE: Justice Samuel Alito described the matter as “an issue of great and growing national importance.”

🎯IMPACT: The decision blocks a California law banning automatic parental notification and reinstates a lower court order, pending further legal proceedings.

IN FULL

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily permitted public schools in California to notify parents if their children are identifying as transgender in class, even without the student’s consent. The order came after an emergency appeal by the Thomas More Society, which represented Catholic parents challenging the state’s policies.

The ruling blocks the enforcement of a California law that barred automatic parental notification when students change their pronouns or gender expression at school. A lower court order that previously halted the law will remain in effect while the case proceeds. Religious parents and educators argued that the state’s rules misled families and enabled social transitions at school without parental knowledge or approval.

California officials defended the policy as a safeguard for student privacy, particularly for children who may face rejection or conflict at home. However, the Supreme Court sided with the parents at this stage of the litigation. The decision aligns with arguments that the notification ban interfered with parental rights, especially where religious objections were raised.

The case reflects the Court’s broader engagement with disputes over transgenderism. Justice Samuel Alito previously observed that school policies around supposedly transgender students are of “great and growing national importance.”

In June 2025, the Court upheld a Tennessee law prohibiting transgender medical “treatments” for minors in United States v. Skrmetti. The majority concluded that the state’s restrictions did not violate the Equal Protection Clause, leaving such policy determinations to lawmakers. Subsequent lower court rulings have similarly upheld state bans on transing minors.

The Court has also addressed transgender participation in athletics and in the military. It allowed enforcement of a federal policy restricting transgenders from serving in the armed forces while litigation continues. Disputes over transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports remain active in federal courts.

In January, the Trump administration determined that California’s parental-notification restrictions violated parents’ rights to access their children’s education records. The Justice Department also launched legal action contending that the state’s transgender athlete policies, allowing males to compete against females, conflicted with federal civil rights law.

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6 hours ago
War
World

China Demands U.S. and Israel Halt Strikes on Iran.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: China has expressed opposition to military strikes launched by Israel and the U.S. against Iran, calling for an immediate end to hostilities.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, and other international officials, including Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Wang Yi intervened during a phone call on Tuesday following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Force cannot truly solve problems; instead, it often creates new ones and leaves serious long-term consequences,” said Wang Yi.

🎯IMPACT: Explosions in Tehran and Beirut, Lebanon, have disrupted global energy markets, with China calling for dialogue and negotiation to address the crisis.

IN FULL

China is officially demanding that the United States and Israel cease their military operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed this stance during a phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday, according to a statement from China‘s Foreign Ministry.

“Force cannot truly solve problems; instead, it often creates new ones and leaves serious long-term consequences. The real value of military power lies not on the battlefield but in preventing war,” Wang was quoted as saying during the call. Wang emphasized China’s commitment to resolving international and regional issues through dialogue and negotiation, pledging to play a constructive role in de-escalating the situation.

In addition to his conversation with Saar, Wang held discussions with the foreign ministers of Iran, Oman, and France on Monday, urging Gulf nations to unite against external interference. He also spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday regarding the war. However, Wang has not yet communicated with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Notably, China purchases between 80 and 90 percent of Iranian oil—at a discount—because Western sanctions largely prevent the Islamic Republic from selling petroleum on the global market. Some estimates suggest that Iranian oil accounts for between 10 and 15 percent of China’s total energy imports, with Venezuela having accounted for another 10 to 15 percent until the U.S. removed dictator Nicolás Maduro from power.

The disruption of Iranian oil exports to China could have significant impacts on the Chinese economy—already reeling from U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs—though it is believed that China had built up some temporary reserves before the American and Israeli strikes against Iran began.

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7 hours ago
News

WATCH: BLM Founder Filmed Fighting Woman at Resource Center.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Surveillance footage captured a physical altercation between Black Lives Matter (BLM) Lake County Founder Clyde McLemore and project manager Nyesha A. Hill in Waukegan. Police responded to another fight between the two in January.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Clyde McLemore, founder of Black Lives Matter Lake County, and Nyesha A. Hill, a project manager for the organization.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incidents occurred in November and January at the Black Lives Matter Resource Center, 668 Lenox Avenue, Waukegan, Illinois.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s not fair that I come here and I work and you running around taking care of other things that don’t got nothing to do with Black Lives Matter with Black Lives Matter money.” – Nyesha A. Hill.

🎯IMPACT: Police reports revealed conflicting statements; no arrests were made, but McLemore later obtained an emergency stalking no-contact order against Hill.

IN FULL

Black Lives Matter (BLM) Lake County founder and Executive Director Clyde McLemore and project manager Nyesha A. Hill were recorded on surveillance video fighting inside the group’s Resource Center at 668 Lenox Avenue in Waukegan, Illinois, in November. Police were called to the location again on January 12 for another physical altercation between the two.

The Waukegan Police Department responded after McLemore dialed 911, alleging battery. Body camera footage shows McLemore telling officers that Hill entered his office, demanding money and cigarettes. He said he refused, claiming he had neither, and alleged she attacked him when he would not comply.

Hill disputed that account, accusing McLemore of mishandling funds intended for Black Lives Matter activities and claiming she had not been paid for her work. She told officers, “It’s not fair that I come here and I work and you running around taking care of other things that don’t got nothing to do with Black Lives Matter with Black Lives Matter money.”

Both suffered minor injuries, but neither chose to press charges. Police cited conflicting statements and said there was not enough probable cause to make an arrest. McLemore, who has a prior legal history, later obtained an emergency stalking no-contact order against Hill. Hill, who also has a criminal record, has alleged that McLemore frequently misused organizational funds while failing to compensate her.

Black Lives Matter, founded in 2013 following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin, grew into a national movement by 2020, fueling riots that saw the toppling of statues of Christopher Columbus, Confederate generals, and other historical figures in several cities. Recently, some monuments have been restored.

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7 hours ago
William Upton
War
World

This Middle East Faction Could Be Key to Toppling Iran’s Islamist Regime.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Increasing evidence suggests the Kurds of Western Iran and Northern Iraq could play a pivotal role in destroying what remains of the regime forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Reza Pahlavi, Masoud Barzani, Bafel Talabani, Iran’s Artesh, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Israeli and U.S. military forces.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Reports of possible Kurdish armed operations began surfacing after joint-U.S.-Israeli airstrikes against Iran began over the weekend.

💬KEY QUOTE: “To the members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, the armed forces, and all of the police, I say tonight that you must lay down your weapons and have complete immunity, or in the alternative, face certain death.” — President Trump

🎯IMPACT: Iran and its proxy Shia militias in Iraq have intensified attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan—suggesting the regime recognizes the possible threat from armed Kurds.

IN FULL

Increasing evidence suggests the Kurds of Western Iran and Northern Iraq could play a pivotal role in destroying what remains of the regime forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. President Donald J. Trump reportedly spoke by phone with Kurdish leaders in Iraq this past Sunday after the United States and Israel began joint airstrikes against Iranian political and military leaders and critical infrastructure used by the regime to launch missiles and drones.

It is believed that President Trump spoke with Masoud Barzani and Bafel Talabani, the top leaders of the two largest Kurdish factions in Iraqi Kurdistan. Meanwhile, Britain’s ITV News claims that over the past year, Kurds in Northern Iraq have utilized smuggling routes once used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to smuggle terrorists and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) into Iraq to instead move weapons into Iran for use by the Kurdish population in the western territories of the Islamic Republic. These weapons and Kurdish militias could form an improvised ground force against what remains of the IRGC and Iran’s conventional army, called the Artesh.

Notably, the first wave of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes killed around 40 of Iran’s top political and military officials, including its Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The breakdown in Iran’s command-and-control structure has decentralized power within its military.

During an early morning address on Saturday, President Trump called on the soldiers in Iran’s Artesh and IRGC to “lay down your weapons and have complete immunity, or in the alternative, face certain death.” Subsequently, U.S. strikes have targeted Iranian military figures throughout the chain of command, along with police stations and military facilities.

Meanwhile, Iran and its proxy Shia militias in Iraq have intensified attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan—suggesting the regime recognizes the possible threat from armed Kurds. Adding further credence to possible Kurdish military action is a video address posted by Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s exiled crown prince, in which he calls upon Iran‘s Kurds and other minority groups to rise against the Islamic regime—promising a new government that will ensure secular governance, equal rights, and cultural protections.

Additional reports suggest the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been actively involved in efforts to arm Kurdish fighters within Iran.

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8 hours ago
Crime

Foreign Service Officer Shot Dead by State Trooper Following Beltway Stabbings.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A U.S. State Department employee was fatally shot by a Virginia trooper after a stabbing on the Capital Beltway.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jared Llamado, a State Department employee, four women, a dog, and Virginia State Police.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, March 1, on the southbound lanes of I-495 in Fairfax County, Virginia.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by this tragedy.” – State Department spokesman.

🎯IMPACT: One woman and a dog were killed, three other women were hospitalized, and the suspect was fatally shot by police.

IN FULL

Virginia State Police responded to a crash on the southbound lanes of I-495 on Sunday, March 1, to find four women and a dog suffering from stab wounds. The suspect, Jared Llamado of McLean, Virginia, was armed with a knife and fatally shot by a state trooper in self-defense after confronting the officer.

The 32-year-old Llamado, who worked as a Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. State Department, was confirmed deceased at a hospital following the shooting. According to his LinkedIn profile, he had been employed by the department for approximately a year and a half in a technology role.

Michelle Adams, 39, of Fairfax, succumbed to her injuries from the stabbing. Three other women, aged 36, 37, and 40, were hospitalized with serious injuries. A dog was also killed in the incident. Police stated that the stabbings occurred following a vehicle crash on the Beltway, which they are continuing to investigate.

A State Department spokesman commented, “We are aware of the tragic incident that involved a Foreign Service Officer and occurred on Sunday, March 1, in Fairfax County, Virginia. We extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by this tragedy.”

While the motive behind the stabbings remains under investigation, authorities have indicated that the incident is not believed to be related to terrorism.

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8 hours ago
Data
Politics

GOP Surges to Tie With Democrats as Midterms Approach.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A new poll shows Republicans and Democrats tied in voter preference for congressional candidates, marking a significant improvement for the GOP.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The poll was conducted by the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard, the Harris Poll, and HarrisX.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The survey of 1,999 registered voters was conducted online between February 25 and 26.

🎯IMPACT: The poll reflects a surge in Republican support, with voters responding positively to the GOP’s messaging on crime, borders, and economic issues.

IN FULL

New data suggest the Democrat Party‘s lead on the generic congressional ballot, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections this coming fall, has been completely erased. According to the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS), the Harris Poll, and HarrisX, who surveyed 1,999 registered voters online between February 25 and 26, 50 percent of respondents now say they’d vote for a generic Republican candidate, while 50 percent say they’d vote for a generic Democrat if the midterms were held today.

Last month, the same poll found that voters preferred a generic Democrat candidate to a generic Republican by 54 to 46 percent. Notably, the survey indicates that the Trump administration’s messaging on the economy, crime, border security, and illegal immigration is beginning to resonate with voters.

Further, the shift in generic ballot preference could reflect broader shifts in opinions on the U.S. economy, which has increasingly been showing signs of recovery from its stagnation under former President Joe Biden. Inflation has inched down, falling to just 2.4 percent in January.

When respondents were presented with a hypothetical GOP campaign message emphasizing government responsibility, closing borders, and lowering energy costs, 54 percent found it credible. In contrast, only 48 percent of respondents found a Democratic message promising free government services and student loan forgiveness believable.

Interestingly, 61 percent of respondents indicated they would be receptive to a Democrat campaign focused on opposing President Donald J. Trump, including messaging describing him as a “runaway dictator.” Despite this, Trump’s net approval rating improved slightly, rising from -6 last month to -3 this month, implying that the Democrats’ anti-Trump messaging does not resonate as well among independents or Republican voters.

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9 hours ago
William Upton
War
World

Trump Admin Moves to Cover Shipping Insurance to Reopen Strait of Hormuz.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced Tuesday afternoon that the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) will begin providing “political risk insurance and guarantees for the Financial Security of ALL Maritime Trade, especially Energy, traveling through the Gulf.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, the DFC, Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and global shipping insurers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Effective IMMEDIATELY, I have ordered the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide, at a very reasonable price, political risk insurance and guarantees for the Financial Security of ALL Maritime Trade, especially Energy, traveling through the Gulf.” – President Trump

🎯IMPACT: This move comes after a number of maritime insurers either suspended war coverage or announced significant, borderline crippling increases in rates for oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump announced Tuesday afternoon that the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) will begin providing “political risk insurance and guarantees for the Financial Security of ALL Maritime Trade, especially Energy, traveling through the Gulf.” This move comes after a number of maritime insurers either suspended war coverage or announced significant, borderline crippling increases in rates for oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

“Effective IMMEDIATELY, I have ordered the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide, at a very reasonable price, political risk insurance and guarantees for the Financial Security of ALL Maritime Trade, especially Energy, traveling through the Gulf,” President Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. He continued, “This will be available to all Shipping Lines. If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible.”

“No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD. The United States’ ECONOMIC and MILITARY MIGHT is the GREATEST ON EARTH — More actions to come,” Trump concluded.

While Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has repeatedly claimed it is closing the critical strait that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the broader Arabian Sea, the Islamic Republic has only fired sporadic missiles at passing ships—unsuccessfully. The threat of possible Iranian attacks has caused ships to hold outside of the strait, though this is mostly due to the skyrocketing insurance costs and not direct actions by Iran.

There has been no indication of Iran attempting to mine the strait or of IRGC submarine activity. In fact, according to United States Central Command (CENTCOM), at least 11 Iranian naval vessels have been sunk in the Gulf of Oman, and satellite photos show significant fires raging at three of the IRGC’s major naval facilities.

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10 hours ago
War
World

U.S. Consulate in Dubai Hit by Iranian Drone.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Reports suggest the U.S. consulate in Dubai may have been struck by an Iranian drone.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Iran, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Videos of the attack were posted on social media on March 3, from Dubai.

🎯IMPACT: The attack follows a pattern of Iranian strikes against Israeli, U.S., and U.S.-aligned targets since the start of the “Operation Epic Fury.”

IN FULL

The U.S. Consulate in Dubai’s Al Seef district has been struck amid the rapidly escalating regional conflict between Iran, the United States, U.S.-aligned Middle Eastern states, and Israel. Videos shared online show plumes of smoke rising near the diplomatic compound, and residents described hearing explosions.

The reports come as Iran expands a campaign of ballistic missile and drone attacks across the Gulf following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that have killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other top officials. Tehran has targeted U.S. diplomatic and military facilities in several countries, including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, in response, prompting evacuations and heightened security measures.

The U.S. Department of State on Monday urged American citizens across much of the Middle East to depart immediately, citing serious security risks and the potential for further escalation. Advisories cover more than a dozen countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, and Bahrain.

Iran has also targeted oil infrastructure. In Saudi Arabia, authorities temporarily shut down operations at the Ras Tanura oil refinery after drone strikes caused fires, raising concerns about the war’s impact on global energy markets. Airspace disruptions and commercial flight suspensions have left some travelers stranded as governments assess ongoing threats.

President Donald J. Trump has declined to rule out the possibility of deploying U.S. ground forces if the conflict warrants it.

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