U.S. IRAN WAR LIVE: Pentagon Unveils New Iran Strategy β€” Are Massive US Strikes About to Begin?

The Pentagon has officially unveiled a comprehensive new military strategy targeting Iranian influence across the Middle East, signaling a potential shift toward direct kinetic action. Amidst rising tensions in the Red Sea and frequent clashes with Tehran-backed proxies, senior US defense officials have outlined a robust posture aimed at deterring Iranian aggression while preparing for possible massive airstrikes on strategic assets. This strategic pivot comes as Washington seeks to safeguard international shipping lanes and bolster regional alliances, raising concerns about a full-scale regional conflict. Tehran has responded with defiant rhetoric, warning of severe consequences should its sovereignty be violated, as US carrier strike groups move into striking distance within the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea.

PENTAGON LIVE: Emergency Iran War Briefing β€” Is America Preparing for Massive New Strikes?

The Pentagon convened an emergency briefing to address escalating tensions in the Middle East, signaling that the United States military is preparing for potential massive new strikes against Iranian-backed assets. Defense officials indicated that the Biden administration is weighing strategic kinetic responses following a series of regional provocations, raising concerns of a broader direct conflict between Washington and Tehran. As U.S. Central Command assets move into position, the Department of Defense maintains that while de-escalation remains the priority, the United States is ready to take decisive action to protect its interests and regional stability. This emergency briefing comes amid reports of heightened readiness at several U.S. airbases and naval deployments in the Persian Gulf, underscoring the severity of the current geopolitical standoff.

One Disagreement, Total Revolt? Victor Davis Hanson Calls Out MAGA’s New β€˜Defectors’

Operation Epic Fury was never the pretext for a larger, endless war, and the so-called anti-MAGA rightβ€”Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, or Marjorie Taylor Greeneβ€”should know better than to label it as such, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of β€œVictor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words.” The whole subtext of the Iran campaign is this: While regime change is not the primary agenda, America’s weakening of the regime may spur people to rise up and overthrow the government.

This Is The New Butter (And You’ll Be FORCED To Eat It!)

This Is The New Butter (And You’ll Be FORCED To Eat It!) Butter made from carbon dioxide sounds like science fiction… but it’s real. #metabolichealth In this video, Dr. Tony Hampton breaks down the Bill Gates–backed β€œnew butter” idea (often called #carbonbutter), what it’s actually made from, and why swapping real butter for lab-formulated fats may distract from the REAL root cause of America’s health crisis: #insulinresistance and #ultraprocessedfoods. We’ll unpack what Savor (the company often mentioned in this story) is trying to do, why it’s being framed as a climate solution, and what’s typically added to make it β€œbutter-like” (think emulsifiers, flavors, and coloring). Then we’ll zoom out and ask the question most people skip: does this help your body… or just help the food industry keep making more β€œfood-like products” that keep cravings alive? If you’ve been told to fear butter, saturated fat, and red meatβ€”but nobody has explained the mechanismβ€”this video is for you. We’ll talk about the difference between swapping ingredients versus fixing the metabolic environment, why β€œswap culture” can keep you stuck, and what actually moves the needle for blood sugar, hunger, inflammation, energy, and fat loss: real food, protein, sleep, strength training, and reducing ultra-processed carbs. #lowcarb #keto #carnivore #realfood

Bill Gates Unveils New Butter Product... (It's Worse Than You Think)

Savor, a startup backed by Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, has developed a sustainable, animal-free butter made from CO2 and hydrogen. The product aims to mimic the taste and molecular structure of real dairy butter without using agriculture or farmland. It isΒ expected to hit consumer shelves around 2027, with pilot uses in restaurants and bakeries starting sooner.

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Key details:
  • Production:Β The process extracts carbon from the air and hydrogen from water, combining them to create fatty acids.
  • Environmental Impact:Β It uses no farmland and significantly less water than traditional dairy, offering a carbon-neutral alternative.
  • Availability:Β While focused on commercial partnerships initially, consumer products are planned for 2027, with, for example, chocolate products appearing earlier.
  • Regulatory Status:Β The product has achieved a self-affirmed "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) designation.
  • Key details:
    • Production:Β The process extracts carbon from the air and hydrogen from water, combining them to create fatty acids.
    • Environmental Impact:Β It uses no farmland and significantly less water than traditional dairy, offering a carbon-neutral alternative.
    • Availability:Β While focused on commercial partnerships initially, consumer products are planned for 2027, with, for example, chocolate products appearing earlier.
    • Regulatory Status:Β The product has achieved a self-affirmed "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) designation.
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Trump’s Pick New Intelligence Chief: Lt. Gen. James Adams Assumes Command of the DIA

Lt. Gen. James H. Adams, USMC, officially assumes directorship of the Defense Intelligence Agency today at DIA Headquarters. A seasoned AH-1W Super Cobra pilot with multiple combat deployments, Adams recently made history by leading the Marine Corps through two clean financial audits. We break down his background, his new 16,500-member workforce, and what this means for the U.S. intelligence community.

Victor Davis Hanson: The New Democratic Socialist Party Is a β€˜Graveyard of Bad Ideas’

Are Democrats really ready for a comebackβ€”or are we about to revisit the graveyard of their own failed experiments? In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson breaks down why The so-called β€œnew paradigms” of the Obama-Biden yearsβ€”open borders, DEI mandates, deficit socialism, disarmament, and radical gender ideologyβ€”didn’t just falter… they collapsed under their own weight, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of β€œVictor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words:”

Charlie Kirk’s Killer Arrested | FBI Director Reveals Startling New Details

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, exposing a web of radicalization, personal secrets, and partisan finger-pointing. Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and a key Trump ally, was fatally shot in the neck during a Q&A session on his "American Comeback Tour." The event, attended by about 3,000 people, turned chaotic as a single gunshot rang out from a rooftop 200 yards away, moments after Kirk responded "Too many" to a question about transgender mass shooters over the past decade. Video footage captured the suspect fleeing the rooftop, jumping into nearby woods, sparking a 33-hour manhunt that ended with the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from southern Utah. Robinson, described as a white male from a traditional Judeo-Christian upbringing in Washington, Utah, was turned in by his family after they recognized him from FBI surveillance images. His father, a veteran police officer, confronted him after he confessed, though Robinson reportedly replied, "I would rather kill myself than turn myself in." Now held without bail on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and felony discharge of a firearm, Robinson faces the death penalty, with Utah Governor Spencer Cox vowing to pursue it aggressively. Utah law allows execution by lethal injection or, under specific conditions, firing squadβ€”the method sparking online debates for its visibility as a deterrent. New revelations paint Robinson as living a double life, deeply radicalized in a "fairly short amount of time" from his conservative roots. Sources confirm he resided with a transgender partner, identified in some reports as Lance Twiggs, a biological male transitioning to female and part of the furry community. This roommate is fully cooperating with the FBI, providing pivotal texts and Discord chats from an account named "Tyler" that discussed a rifle "drop point," hiding the weapon, and bullet casings matching those at the sceneβ€”engraved with anti-fascist phrases like lyrics from the Italian song "Bella Ciao," video game memes, and slang tied to online leftist and transgender culture (though early "trans ideology" claims were debunked). These communications solidified Robinson's guilt, with investigators probing his exposure to far-left, Antifa-influenced materials and a "180-degree turn" toward radical ideology, including disdain for right-wing politics. A family dinner conversation reportedly revealed his rage, calling Kirk "full of hate." No direct link to Kirk's trans comments exists, but speculation swirls amid unverified social media claims. Online backlash exploded with edited photos falsely linking Robinson to Trump and MAGA, fueling debates: "See, he wasn't Black or trans... or a secret Trump fan." Conservatives decry it as leftist disinformation, while the left rejects blame, pointing to white supremacist trends in shootings. Reactions underscore the tragedy's global ripple. Conservative commentator Benny Johnson, on Fox News with Jesse Watters, expressed fury, calling Kirk a martyr whose death will "only grow the America First movement," vowing commitment to his legacy. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), on The Breakfast Club, insisted Democrats' hands are "clean," denouncing violence while defending rhetoric like calling Trump a "wannabe Hitler" and slamming MAGA for immediate blame, citing white supremacy stats. Former cybersecurity official Mike Benz escalated calls for consequences, stating it's "time for public firing squad so people see with their own eyes there are consequences for bad behavior." Kirk's influence extends abroad. Elon Musk highlighted a massive "Unite the Kingdom" rally in Londonβ€”drawing 110,000β€”demanding Britain "kick out illegals" and "Make England Great Again," while honoring Kirk and blasting the left as the "party of murder." In South Korea, a key U.S. ally, young conservatives rallied for Kirk and freedom, holding vigils at the MacArthur Statue in Incheon with Korean and American flags, pledging to carry his legacy through ongoing marches. Kirk had just visited Seoul for the Build Up Korea conference, inspiring youth against "globalist menaces." As the FBI probe deepens, Robinson's surrender marks a grim chapter in rising political violenceβ€”over 150 incidents in early 2025 alone. Kirk's death, far from silencing his message, amplifies calls for truth and accountability. Thanks for liking and sharing to spread the wordβ€”help get the truth out there. (Word count: 498)

Victor Davis Hanson: New Evidence Suggests Trump-Russia Collusion Was an Obama Setup

Newly released documents, highlighted by DNI Tulsi Gabbard, suggest that President Obama and top intelligence officials knowingly pushed a false Trump-Russia collusion narrative. Despite repeated media claims that β€œ17 intelligence agencies” confirmed the collusion, these documents show that no such consensus ever existed. Victor Davis Hanson breaks down how this deliberate misinformation campaign damaged Trump’s 2016 campaign, his transition, and his presidency, while undermining U.S. credibility on the world stage on today’s episode of β€œVictor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” β€œβ€ŠThere's news about the Tulsi Gabbard release of documents, alleging that Barack Obama and our top intelligence head had conspired to create a false narrative that Donald Trump was, essentially, a Russian asset. β€œβ€ŠBut the problem is that, as I'm speaking, there's going to be new information. And these other subordinate intelligence directors that work variously for Clapper or Brennan are going to come forward in saying, β€˜We found nothing. Clapper knew it. Brennan knew it.’ And what will Clapper and Brennan say? That β€˜we knew it, but we lied,’ or, β€˜We knew it and they told us toβ€”Obama told us to lie,’ or, β€˜He lied. We lied.’ It's not going to be pretty.”

Iran β€˜asked for Israel to come back’ with new strikes despite ceasefire deal

ISRAEL-IRAN: War back ON as Israeli BOMBERS race to Tehran after regime 'fired BALLISTIC missile'

'THIS REGIME IS NOT GOING TO CHANGE': Keane issues warning about Iran despite ceasefire

Details EMERGE of U.S. Strike On Iran; IDF ASSASSINATES Top Iran Generals | TBN Israel

TBN Israel's Yair Pinto reports on the Israel-Iran War. As missile alerts wake Israelis yet again, a real battle unfolds deep inside Iran. In a bold and expansive operation, Israeli airstrikes hit ballistic missile sites, weapons depots, and key military airfields crippling the IRGC’s offensive capabilities. With Iran’s elite launch sites still posing a threat from the east, and American officials confirming massive underground damage to Iran’s nuclear program, the stakes are rising fast. The regime in Tehran faces a fateful choice: continue a war it’s losing or accept the path to surrender. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments here on TBN Israel.

Canada’s New Liberal PM Vows To β€˜Never’ Yield To Trump In Hostile Victory Speech

TOPSHOT - Canada's Liberal Leader and Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney speaks after being elected as the new Liberal Party leader, in Ottawa on March 9, 2025. Canada's Liberal Party overwhelmingly elected Mark Carney as its new leader and the country's next prime minister on March 9, 2025, tasking the former central banker with helming Ottawa's response to threats from US President Donald Trump. (Photo by Dave Chan / AFP) (Photo by DAVE CHAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Canada’s Liberal Leader and Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney. (DAVE CHAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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Newly-elected Liberal Party Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Mark Carney stated that Canada will β€œnever” bow down to the United States during his victory speech β€” exemplifying a β€œhostile” warning to President Donald Trump.

β€œAs I have been warning for months, America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country. But these are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us,” Carney stated. β€œThat will never happen.”

β€œWe are past the shock of the American betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons,” he continued.

Carney’s comments were seemingly in response to President Trump calling for Canada to become the β€œ51stΒ state” of the U.S., citing the β€œHundreds of Billions of Dollars a year” in subsidies that the U.S. provides Canada with.

President Trump also issued a message to Canadians on the day of the election, suggesting that they should consider becoming the 51st state of America β€” in order to avoid high tariffs.

β€œGood luck to the great people of Canada. Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free, to the highest level in the world, and have your Cars, Steel, Aluminum, Lumber, Energy, and all other businesses QUADRUPLE in size WITH ZERO TARIFFS OR TAXES if Canada becomes the cherished 51st state,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

β€œLook how beautiful this land mass would be. Free access with NO BORDER. ALL POSITIVES WITH NO NEGATIVES. IT WAS MEANT TO BE! America can no longer subsidize Canada with the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year that we have been spending in the past. It makes no sense unless Canada is a State!” he added.

After congratulating Carney on the Liberals’ election victory, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lost his own seat in Parliament after holding it since 2004. Carney pitched himself as the strongest candidate to oppose President Trump as he ran in the liberal party, vowing to strike back against Trump’s tariffs.

β€œWe will always put Canada first as we stare down tariffs and other irresponsible threats from President Trump,” he stated, while warning the nation that there are β€œtough days ahead” due to President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.

60-year-old Carney was a former banker who spent decades in finance.

β€œI understand how the world works,” Carney stated on an October podcast. β€œI know people who run some of the world’s largest companies and understand how they work. I know how financial institutions work. I know how markets work … I’m trying to apply that to the benefit of Canada.”

Additionally, Carney stated that he plans to strengthen ties with more β€œreliable” allies other than the U.S., although he declined to rule out talks with Trump. Carney also added that when he does eventually speak with Trump, β€œit will be to discuss the future economic and security relationship between two sovereign nations.”

β€œAnd it will be with the full knowledge that we have many, many other options than the US to build prosperity for all Canadians,” he added.

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Brylan Riggs: End Times Prophecy Reveals New Pope and The End of The World

End Times Prophecy Reveals New Pope and The End of The World... Reaction! What they won't tell you about the Death of Pope Francis and Catholic prophecy... SATAN just showed himself and Christians don't see it... Reaction! Max Lucado... what have you done?! Christian Reaction! The Demonic Dove Awards | For King and Country, Jordin Sparks... Christian Reaction! Depraved "Pastor" MOCKS God in Unthinkable Way.... United Methodist and The False Christian Church. How to Recognize a FALSE Church. T.D. Jakes recently gave his Woman Thou Art Loosed conference to his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and it was a major doctrinal disaster! Joel Osteen is the Motivational Speaker at Lakewood Church in Houston Texas. The END of Christianity in America Right Before Our Eyes? We are seeing an attack on Christianity and Truth in America more severe than ever before. It is because we have Christian musicians and Christian Teachers that are unwilling to stand for TRUTH. Most false teachers never share the whole gospel because it is not nice. That's why "feel good" teachers like Andy Stanley, Kenneth Copeland, Joyce Meyer, Steven Furtick, Joel Osteen, Rick Warren, Beth Moore, TD Jakes, Todd White and more are so dangerous. How to Share the Gospel and Apologetics. Mike Winger, John MacArthur, Voddie Baucham, Paul Washer, Wretched Radio, Todd Friel, Ray Comfort of Living Waters and many other Christian leaders have great videos on Biblical Truth! This is a Christian reaction video where I react to current events.

Daniel Driscoll to Be Named New ATF Acting Director

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According to sources, a newΒ Acting DirectorΒ of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will start on Monday. Daniel Driscoll will take the reins of the ATF from Acting Director Kash Patel, who will continue as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Mr. Driscoll is currently serving as the Secretary of the Army after being confirmed on February 25, 2025. He was born in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Mr. Driscoll used the post-9/11 GI Bill to attend the University of North Carolina, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He would then serve in the United States Army for three and a half years as a lieutenant, first as an armor officer, then as a cavalry scout platoon leader with the 10th Mountain Division. He would see combat while deployed in Iraq.

After Driscoll’s time in the Army, he attended Yale Law School and received a Juris Doctor. During his time at Yale, he would become friends with Vice President JD Vance. While at Yale, Driscoll interned for Ninth Circuit Chief Judge Alex Kozinski and the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. In 2020, he would run for the Republican nomination to represent North Carolina’s 11th congressional district. He would be unsuccessful in his election attempt.

Driscoll’s public record on gun rights is limited. When he ran for Congress, he ran on a conservative platform, including protecting the Second Amendment rights of all Americans. With the Justice Department’s (DOJ) newΒ Second Amendment Task ForceΒ announcement, Driscoll could see a significant role. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) saw the appointment to the position as a positive step to curtail the ATF’s overreach.

β€œPresident Trump’s decision to appoint Acting Director Driscoll is indicative of his resolve to bring reform to the ATF and protect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens and the industry that makes it possible to exercise those rights,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel.Β β€œNSSF is deeply appreciative of FBI Director Kash Patel’s service in leading the ATF as Acting Director for nearly two months in his interim role and the recognition, along with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, that the ATF was "weaponized" by the previous administration to carry out a radical gun control agenda. The firearm industry is confident that President Trump’s appointment of Acting Director Driscoll to lead the ATF will return the Bureau to its proper role as a law enforcement agency laser focused on combating violent crime and illegal firearms trafficking, and to act as a non-partisan regulator of the firearm industry.”

The ATF has faced growing criticism over its actions against gun owners and the gun industry. The appointment of Kash Patel as acting director and Robert Leider as chief counsel has given hope to the gun community that the ATF will curtail some of its infringements. Both gentlemen have a record of being pro-gun. Some changes have already been taking place, including repealing zero-tolerance policies and reviewing rules put into place under the last administration.

It is believed that Mr. Driscoll will keep reforming the Bureau and help implement President Donald Trump’sΒ executive ordersΒ on Second Amendment issues. Kash Patel will remain the head of the FBI. There is no timeline for a permanent ATF director.


About John Crump

Mr. Crump is an NRA instructor and a constitutional activist. John has written about firearms, interviewed people from all walks of life, and on the Constitution. John lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and sons, follow him on X atΒ @crumpyss, or atΒ www.crumpy.com.

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