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The U.S. military has identified the seventh soldier killed during Operation Epic Fury as Sgt. Benjamin Pennington of Kentucky. Meanwhile, the Iranian regime continues launching strikes against other countries in the Middle East. The U.S. Central Command says over 5,000 Iranian targets have been struck in the first 10 days of Operation Epic Fury, with 50 Iranian vessels destroyed.President Donald Trump today delivered remarks to the House Republican Conference in Florida, calling the U.S. military campaign against Iran a “short-term excursion.” He said Operation Epic Fury aims to eliminate evil and will end “pretty quickly.” Trump also dismissed Iran’s newly named supreme leader—Ali Khamenei’s son—as an unacceptable choice.With a partial government shutdown now in effect for nearly a month, passengers at some airports are experiencing delays due to TSA staffing shortages. Meanwhile, New York City officials are investigating an attack involving explosive devices outside the mayor’s residence on Saturday as an act of terrorism.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

Iran has announced it has chosen a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The news comes as U.S. Central Command issued a safety warning to civilians in Iran where threats are escalating.A seventh U.S. service member has died since the start of Operation Epic Fury. U.S. central command said the service member died on Saturday night from earlier injuries.The war in the Middle East has led to rising energy prices as oil and gas production faces obstacles. NTD looks at the impact on travel.

President Donald Trump vowed Saturday that “today Iran will be hit very hard.” The statement came ahead of his attendance at the dignified transfer of six U.S. soldiers killed in Kuwait, at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where he pledged to keep American deaths to a minimum. Trump says the Iranian regime has apologized and surrendered to its neighbors in the Middle East—a promise he says was only made because of the relentless U.S.–Israel joint attack.The president also hosted the first Shield of the Americas Summit Saturday in Florida, where he announced a new military coalition to eradicate cartels.

President Donald Trump is demanding ‘unconditional surrender’ from the Iranian regime. That’s as U.S. forces announce establishing air superiority, striking over 3,000 targets and destroying 43 Iranian ships seven days into Operation Epic Fury.

President Donald Trump announces a replacement for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who is moving to a newly created position, special envoy for the shield of the Americas. This comes on the fifth day of Operation Epic Fury, with the president saying he needs to be personally involved in picking Iran’s next leader.

The White House says the United States will have complete control over Iranian airspace within the next few hours. That’s as it says the Iranian regime’s retaliatory strikes are weakening by the day.In the Middle East, Israeli forces report launching multiple strikes against a key Iranian headquarters in Tehran. Meanwhile, Israel has ordered evacuations in parts of southern Lebanon after Hezbollah terrorists injured two Israeli soldiers.The Senate today failed to advance a war powers resolution aimed at limiting Operation Epic Fury in Iran, with lawmakers clashing over readiness, funding, and congressional authority. In the House, Republican leaders accused Democrats of undermining national security by blocking homeland security funding.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday stated that most of Iran’s military installations have been “knocked out.” He also revealed that Israel struck the building where Iran was reportedly choosing a successor to Ayatollah Khamenei, as U.S. forces hit more than 1,700 military targets and U.S. embassies brace for imminent attacks.Lawmakers today received classified briefings behind closed doors on the escalating conflict with Iran. Meanwhile, a sharp partisan clash unfolded over presidential war powers inside a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Iran.North Carolina and Texas are holding the first major primary races of this election season today. Meanwhile, California Democrats are being urged to assess, and possibly drop out of, the governor’s race.

President Trump says the U.S. operation against Iran was projected to last four to five weeks. The president also laid out the operation’s four objectives. That’s as the nation now mourns six U.S. troops killed in Operation Epic Fury.Israel is expanding strikes on Beirut after Iran retaliated for the killing of its supreme leader and nearly 50 top officials. The conflict is rapidly escalating across the region.Meanwhile, the Iran war is affecting U.S. partners across multiple continents. Iran attacked a British military base in Cyprus, dragging a NATO member into the conflict. And countries in the Middle East are pausing their much-needed energy production.

As speculation mounts over the possibility of an imminent U.S. strike on Iran, the president says the U.S. hasn’t made a final decision, but he’s not happy with the way Iran has negotiated. It comes as the U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, tells U.S. embassy staff in Israel to leave “today” if they want to. Meanwhile, President Trump is pressuring Cuba, saying Secretary of State Marco Rubio is dealing with the issue at a very high level. Since Venezuelan regime leader Maduro’s ouster, President Trump has repeatedly said communist Cuba is in “big trouble,” saying today, “We could very well end up having a friendly takeover of Cuba after many, many years.” Former President Bill Clinton is testifying today before members of Congress. This comes as part of the House Oversight Committee’s Epstein probe and a day after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified. In his opening statement, Clinton said, “I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong.”

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and his team are in Geneva for the third round of talks with Iran in an effort to reach a nuclear deal. This comes as President Donald Trump threatened Iran with military action in his State of the Union address.The House Oversight Committee was in Chappaqua, New York, today to depose former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, new details are emerging about the FBI’s collection of phone records during the Biden administration.Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States is investigating and will have answers soon after the Cuban regime said four people aboard a U.S.-registered boat were shot and killed by its coast guard.

President Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address since returning to office on Tuesday night, outlining his agenda on the economy, immigration, and national security. Among the president’s invited guests are Angel Families impacted by crimes by illegal border crossers. Meanwhile, some 70 Democrats plan to skip the speech. Most of them will attend counter-programming events in Washington, D.C.Trump’s new 10 percent global tariffs under Section 122 of a trade law went into effect on Tuesday, despite the Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down his reciprocal tariffs under a different statute. Countries are responding—some assessing the potential trade fallout from the ruling, while others are more confident. Meanwhile, Democrats have begun calling for the federal government to issue refunds.Tuesday also marks four years since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. Residents in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, held a minute of silence on Feb. 24, commemorating the four-year anniversary. Leaders from the European Union traveled to Kyiv, joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife in honoring fallen soldiers.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday night delivered the longest State of the Union address in history, touching on topics ranging from the economy and border security to the military and key legislative priorities.Cuba says its border guards shot and killed four people and wounded six aboard a Florida-registered speedboat off its coast. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.S. authorities are conducting their own investigation into the incident.

Description👇A man in his 20s was shot and killed by Secret Service agents on Sunday as he allegedly tried to unlawfully enter a secure perimeter of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. Jack Hughes scored in overtime and the United States defeated Canada 2–1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday to earn the nation’s third men’s title at the Games and its first since the “Miracle on Ice” in 1980—46 years to the day of the upset over the Soviet Union, too.

The Supreme Court today struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs. In a 6–3 decision, the high court ruled that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.President Trump is vowing to impose a new 10% global tariff as he sharply criticizes the Supreme Court ruling limiting his use of tariffs. The president is floating an investigation into potential foreign influence over the justices, while saying the ruling actually makes his trade powers “more powerful.”Iran’s foreign minister says Iran is prepared for negotiations — as well as for war. That’s as President Trump says Iran had better negotiate a fair deal after giving the regime 10 to 15 days to respond.

President Donald Trump is laying out a timeline for negotiations with Iran as the USS Gerald R. Ford heads to the Middle East. The president also announced billions of dollars in pledges to rebuild Gaza at his inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington. Meanwhile, the Iranian regime is conducting a joint military drill with Russia, just after the United States held nuclear talks with Iran in Switzerland.Britain’s King Charles III says “the law must take its course” after the arrest of his younger brother, the former Prince Andrew. The move comes in the wake of revelations in files related to the late convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is tightening enforcement of an existing immigration law. The law requires refugees to report to DHS in person after they’ve been in the country for one year.

Eight skiers have been found dead, and one is still missing, a day after an avalanche hit the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe. The sheriff’s office says six survivors were rescued with “various injuries,” two of whom were transported to the hospital for treatment.In the largest military buildup yet in the Middle East, President Donald Trump is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Mediterranean, along with a large fleet of fighter jets and aerial refueling tankers. This comes as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue, with Trump making his demands clear to the Iranian regime—no nuclear weapons and stop killing anti-regime protesters.The director of the National Institutes of Health is taking on an additional role. According to the White House on Wednesday, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the CDC until a permanent nominee is confirmed.

The United States and Iran are holding high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as a second U.S. aircraft carrier is traveling to the Persian Gulf. This comes amid threats of U.S. military intervention if a deal on Iran’s nuclear program isn’t reached.The Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84. President Donald Trump reacted to Jackson’s death, calling him “a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and ‘street smarts.’ He was very gregarious—someone who truly loved people!”Tricia McLaughlin is leaving her post as assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed McLaughlin’s departure on Tuesday in a post on X. Meanwhile, Trump is directing federal resources to protect the Potomac River and accusing Maryland’s governor of mismanagement in connection with the massive sewage spill near the nation’s capital.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

Tensions are rising in the Persian Gulf. The Trump administration says that diplomacy is the best path forward with Iran—even as a second massive aircraft carrier heads toward the region. Meanwhile, Iran’s regime is flexing its muscles with live military drills in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, just one day before nuclear talks with the United States are set to resume.The latest on the Nancy Guthrie case: The Pima County Sheriff on Monday urged the public to stop speculating about Guthrie’s family members, saying, “The Guthrie family—to include all siblings and spouses—has been cleared as possible suspects in this case.” This comes after the FBI confirmed that it found DNA on a glove retrieved near the Guthrie home that appears to match the gloves worn by a suspect seen in surveillance footage.White House border czar Tom Homan says that more than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota, with more leaving early this week. Homan also responded to some of the demands that Democrats have made to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which has been in effect since Saturday after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

At the annual Munich Security Conference today, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Europe to join America in its vision of restoring Western civilization, sending a warning and an invitation for a shared future.A development in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance: authorities confirmed that a residence was searched Friday night in connection with the investigation but no arrests were made.At the Winter Olympic Games, curling becomes controversial as cheating allegations against Canada heat up. Meanwhile, American speedskating star Jordan Stolz wins the men’s 500‑meter race for his second gold this Games.

President Donald Trump today vowed there will be voter ID requirements for the midterm elections, with or without approval from Congress. The president also honored troops at Fort Bragg and touted American military might.Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty in federal court in Minnesota to charges tied to a church protest last month. Meanwhile, senators are leaving Washington without a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, as parts of the department head toward a shutdown.Authorities report they have thousands of leads in the search for "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, after the FBI released descriptions of a 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10 male suspect, and provided details about his backpack as seen in surveillance footage.