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World News | Trump Says US is 'Guardian of the Hormuz Strait', Reinstates Iran Blockade; Announces Charge for Providing Safety (202)
Iran fires warning shots at 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz as clashes with US intensify (122)
Trump goes vroom! Giddy president brings IndyCar best to White House for ‘Grand Prix’ announcement (96)
Is the Bharat Bandh News Real? Will Schools and Colleges Remain Closed on July 15? (90)
South Carolina governor appoints Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term (60)
Maine ICE shooting victim was not target of arrest warrant, Sen. King’s office says after earlier DHS account (54)
BREAKING: Judge Nullifies Trump-IRS Settlement Behind Controversial Weaponization Fund (48)
Another Leak: Someone at White House Leaks Election Investigation Information to Slimy MSNOW – So They Can Frame the Narrative – Steve Bannon Goes Off (48)
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