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Sunday, March 8, 2026
Israel Presses Iran Assault as Tehran Nears Succession Decision
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Israeli forces expanded their bombardment of Iran overnight, striking fuel depots near Tehran, while Bahrain said an Iranian attack had damaged one of its desalination plants, signaling a widening assault on vital infrastructure across the region. As the fighting escalated on day nine of the U.S.-Israeli assault on
Iran, Tehran moved closer to naming a new supreme leader after the
killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with every indication suggesting his
powerful son could take charge.
Israel's military threatened to kill any replacement for Khamenei, while U.S. President Donald Trump said the war might only end once Iran's military and rulers had been wiped out. BLACK SMOKE HANGS OVER TEHRAN Video from Tehran showed thick, choking black smoke hanging over the city early on Sunday after strikes on oil storage facilities had lit up the night sky with plumes of orange flame. An Israeli source said the fuel was used to manufacture and develop weapons and to operate military bases. Iran's oil distribution company said four of its employees were killed in the blitz, adding that rationing would be introduced temporarily in some areas "to ensure fair and sustainable supplies." Shortly after the attack, which appeared to mark a new phase in the war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government would press on with the assault and strike Iran's rulers "without mercy." "We have an organized plan with many surprises to destabilize the regime and enable change," he said in a video statement. "We have many more targets." Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he was not interested in negotiating an end to the conflict that has sent energy prices skyward, hurt business and snarled global travel. "At some point, I don't think there will be anybody left maybe to say, 'We surrender'," Trump said. IRANIAN DRONES STRIKE GULF STATES The governments of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain reported Iranian drone attacks in their countries on Saturday and early Sunday, with a huge fire engulfing a government office block in Kuwait. Kuwait's interior ministry said two of its officers were killed "while performing duties." Bahrain said on Sunday that an Iranian drone attack had caused "material damage" to a desalination plant, though the country's electricity and water authority said the strike had not disrupted water supplies. It was the first time an Arab country has said Iran targeted a desalination facility during the conflict. On Saturday, Iran said a U.S. attack had struck a freshwater desalination plant on its Qeshm Island, disrupting water supplies in 30 villages, calling it "a dangerous move with grave consequences." Saudi Arabia has told Tehran that continued Iranian attacks on the kingdom and its energy sector could push Riyadh to respond in kind, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. In an apparent attempt to cool anger across the Gulf, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to neighboring states for its attacks on U.S. bases in those countries on Saturday. His comments faced backlash from some hardliners in Iran, prompting his office to reiterate Iran's military would respond firmly to attacks from U.S. facilities. IRAN GETTING CLOSER TO NAMING A NEW LEADER The clerical body charged with choosing Iran's next supreme leader could meet as soon as Sunday to name a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an attack early in the conflict, Iranian media reported. A majority consensus over the successor has more or less been reached, said Assembly of Experts member Ayatollah Mohammadmehdi Mirbaqeri, according to the Mehr news agency. Another member of the council, Ayatollah Mohsen Heidari Alekasir, said in a video that a candidate had been selected based on Khamenei's guidance that Iran's top leader should be "hated by the enemy." Two Iranian sources told Reuters last week that the clear favorite was Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, who amassed power under his father as a senior figure in the security forces and the vast business empire they control. Choosing him would send a signal that hardliners were still firmly in charge. Trump has justified the biggest U.S. military operation in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq by saying Tehran posed an imminent threat to the United States, without providing evidence. He has also said Iran was too close to being able to build a nuclear weapon. The U.S. and Israel have discussed sending special forces into Iran to secure its stockpile of highly enriched uranium at a later stage of the war, Axios reported, citing four people with knowledge of the discussions. Asked about the possibility of sending ground troops to secure nuclear sites on Saturday, Trump said it was something they could do "later on." The U.S.-Israeli attacks have killed at least 1,332 Iranian civilians and wounded thousands, according to Iran's U.N. ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani. Iranian attacks have killed 10 people in Israel. At least six U.S. service members have been killed, with Iran saying on Sunday it had struck U.S. bases in Kuwait. Lebanon has also been pulled into the conflict after the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah fired rockets and drones into Israel last week. At least four people were killed when Israel hit a hotel building in central Beirut early on Sunday, with Israel saying it had targeted Iranian commanders operating in the Lebanese capital. It was the first such strike in the heart of Beirut, prompting fears Israel would expand its attacks to areas beyond where Hezbollah traditionally operates. |
Trump Lets Britain's Keir Starmer Have It: 'We Don't Need People That Join Wars After We've Already Won!'
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Relations between the U.K. and United States have been rather strained as of late, shall we say. The latest kerfuffle came about when Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to let us use Britain’s airbases during Operation Epic Fury. Once the battle was well underway — and long after it had become
clear that America was dominating Iran — Starmer relented and allowed
our bombers to use key strategic airfields for “defensive purposes.” A profile in courage it was not. On Saturday, even as the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes continued relentlessly, Trump took time out of his busy day to put Starmer on notice that his lack of loyalty had not gone unnoticed, and certainly would not be forgotten. Here is the full text of his post:
“We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!” the president wrote. Ooof! That one is going to leave a mark. MORE: Revealed: The Story of the United Kingdom's Betrayal in Operation Epic Fury Is Absolutely Wild Oh, Now They Want to Help — UK to Allow US B-2 Stealth Bombers to Operate From British Airbases
How very helpful. Maybe one of the vessels will get there by the summer. Trump has made his feelings towards the British PM known before, telling the UK Telegraph following the initial strikes that Starmer's hesitancy betrays our historic alliance:
DON’T COUNT ON US: UK Balks on Iran Strikes, Trump Fires Back Over Diego Garcia Trump, Witkoff, Hegseth Talk the Latest on Iran in Gaggle on Air Force One Starmer is having a bad week, a bad year, and a bad tenure. Even the Brits don’t approve of his handling of the Iran situation: Great Britain has been our long-time ally, fighting side by side with us in two globe-changing world wars. The damage done here could be irreparable, but the better outcome would be if the once-great country came to its senses and started acting like leaders again, instead of feckless woke ideologues who sit idly by watching their country decline. |
Seventh Circuit Takes a Blowtorch to Order Issued by Abusive, Anti-ICE Chicago Judge
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A panel of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals scorched a Canadian-born, Obama-appointed judge for her heavy-handed and illegal imposition of operating procedures on all federal officers operating in Illinois. The majority opinion said the order imposed by Judge Sara Ellis, "impermissibly infringes on separation of powers principles. It effectively established the district court as the supervisor of all Executive Branch activity in the city of Chicago." It also hinted that her legal maneuvering was calculated to appear to dismiss an unconstitutional order while preserving the ability of future litigants to breathe new life into the suit. BACKGROUND: Trump's Not Playing with Democrat-Run Cities: Operation Midway Blitz Is On – RedState Winning: ICE Ramping Up Chicago Operation With Multiple Arrests – RedState The case started with the violent protesters obstructing immigration enforcement operations during “Operation Midway Blitz.” When they found out that this was not going to be treated the same as the George Floyd Memorial Riots and Looting Festival and that Border Patrol tactical commander Greg Bovino's guys were more than willing to mix it up, the communists and anarchists ran to mommy. (Unless otherwise noted, all blockquotes are from the court ruling.
To say the order was expansive is an understatement.
One part of the order required Bovino to report to her daily to brief her on his activities. I think the Department of Homeland Security showed remarkable restraint in not telling Ellis to FOAD. Auguring things to come, a panel of the Seventh Circuit immediately slapped down that silliness.
Keenly aware that the Supreme Court had slapped down the ability of random judges to issue nationwide injunctions (see Big: Supreme Court Rules on Nationwide Injunctions in Birthright Citizenship Cases – RedState), the demonstrators got a friendly judge to grant them class action status. This meant that other demonstrators could be included as part of the "class" of plaintiffs, and the judge could effectively create a nationwide injunction on ICE tactics.
RedState covered much of this action. BACKGROUND: 7th Circuit Puts the Kibosh on Judge's Micromanagement of ICE Operations in Chicago – RedState Morning Minute: The Imperial Judiciary Is Back at It – RedState 7th Circuit Clips District Court's Wings on Chicago Immigration Enforcement – RedState The crunch point seems to have happened when the Seventh Circuit granted the government's request for a stay of Judge Ellis's order. As Susie Moore noted, "In granting that request, the 7th Circuit was careful to note that it wasn't ruling out the propriety of some injunctive relief — merely determining that the injunction Ellis entered was overly broad."
The writing was sort of on the wall. The plaintiffs decided to fold and preserve the possibility of relitigating rather than have the Circuit Court rule that Ellis's order was unconstitutional nonsense.
Note the "with prejudice" requirement. The plaintiffs' request to dismiss the case and the defendants' agreement should have ended the matter. But this is where Judge Ellis got cute. By certifying a class, the named plaintiffs not only represented themselves, but they also represented basically any other group of commies and anarchists in the country who wanted to throw hands with ICE. The dismissal "with prejudice" would prevent all those people from pursuing their cases.
These two decisions by Ellis meant that no one else was affected by the dismissal of the case and that the plaintiffs could sue again in the future and again be certified as a class. The intent seemed to be to allow Ellis to make the same ruling again in the future, with the same or different plaintiffs, and make the administration fight the same fight again. Perhaps several times. Ordinarily, an appeals court would have considered the case moot as both sides wanted to end the litigation. In this case, the Seventh Circuit was suspicious.
So, this case is closed, at least for now. ICE can go back to doing ICE business without worrying about Judge Ellis. Other district judges in the Seventh Circuit are on notice to follow the rules. Plus, they set a model for other courts of appeal to draw on if they are confronted with the same shenanigans. For decades, former presidents have been all talk and no action. Now, Donald Trump is eliminating the threat from Iran once and for all. |
The Cracks in the Democrat Coalition Were Exposed in Texas Primary
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State Senator James Talarico beat out Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett for the party’s nomination Tuesday by a healthy, though not embarrassing, margin. Under normal circumstances, with normal people, this would just be an election where one candidate won and the other lost. But we are dealing with Democrats here, and they are anything but normal people, and that makes for abnormal circumstances. Democrats are not a unified group of people; they are an
ever-changing coalition of groups of people who have been carefully
cultivated through identity politics to be easily motivated to action
based on the irrelevant characteristics they share. It’s an army of
unthinking drones who don’t really like each other and have competing
interests fighting for attention. It was always a house of cards. And
while it may not be tumbling down right now, the Senate primary fight in
Texas exposed a lot of the cracks in what is the “coalition” that makes
up the Democratic Party’s base. Talarico is a white guy and Crockett is a black woman. While you probably don’t care too much about that, to the “progressive” left, that means everything. The progressive movement of the beginning of the last century was started by elitists who genuinely believed they were superior to everyone else. It wasn’t based on skin color, at least not completely; it was based on education and what they perceived to be “superior intellect.” Weirdly, it was mostly concentrated in the northeast. These people would decide who was worthy of what, especially existing and breeding. “Low intellect” people were needed to do the “dirty work” of the time, but breeding at will was not acceptable, as they would soon overwhelm the system. Boom: Planned Parenthood and a push for abortion. Black people were the worst, even though there were plenty of black intellectuals who were a part of the progressive movement, so the abortion clinics had to be put near them, and unwitting sterilizations were implemented, albeit on a limited basis. World War II and the horrors of fellow progressives in the Nazi regime put a damper on full-scale plans for the entire progressive movement seeking control of everyone, but the philosophy lived on, if only in academia. But academia is a great platform to infect others with the obedience beliefs needed for the progressive philosophy to really take hold. It now owns the Democrats. And it gained that control through identity politics – the idea that you should identify with people more based on immutable characteristics than anything else. That prioritizes skin color, gender, sexual orientation, politics and all other manner of irrelevant traits over family, friendship, similar interests or geography. You can see the impacts of this poison by how leftists will be wildly upset over the death of someone like Renee Good, who literally ran her SUV into a federal agent, or George Floyd, a junkie criminal who overdosed. In Democrat controlled cities across the country, leftist drones took to the streets in outrage over those deaths without recognizing or showing any concern for the scores of dead bodies in those cities. Scores of murders of people within walking distance of them did not motivate them to even vote differently, for people who might try to put an end to that slaughter, because a lesbian or a black man died in a way that the left found exploitable. With that tribalism comes a lot of power to motivate people; to get them to vote against whatever “boogeyman” you’ve created for them, usually white people, specifically white men. In Texas, a white man was on the ballot and the establishment Left really, really favored him over the black woman, so they concocted a scam to make it seem like President Trump was trying to silence him. That scam, run by Talarico’s campaign and fellow white guy Stephen Colbert, worked. Every single bit of it – that the FCC was threatening CBS if Colbert had him on – was a lie, and everyone knew it was a lie, but it was a useful lie, so it was reported as truth. Money flowed to Talarico over the lie and it carried him past Crockett, who could do nothing but watch as her pointing out the lie of this scam had her treated like a Republican by the corporate media. They wanted their white guy and they got their white guy. Well, black women were very unhappy about this, having been conditioned to believe they can only be represented by someone who looks like them. In the aftermath, black women were posting to social media about how they felt betrayed yet again (after Kamala) that a candidate who looked like them lost, because that candidate looked like them. There was no entertaining the idea that Crockett was a horrible candidate, mostly because Talarico was too; it had to be about race and gender. They were pledging NOT to vote for Talarico because of this feeling. While that feeling will likely pass for most of them, the sentiments behind it are a problem for Democrats. Talarico is an awful candidate, and “evangelical pastor” who seems to spend a lot of time talking about how God is non-binary, Jesus was trans and the Bible is largely about using the power of government to force your will on others and justify abortion. Christians don’t recognize Talarico’s religion, and that won’t fly very well in Texas. All of this was known; Talarico’s “sermons” were all online, but Crockett couldn’t draw attention to them. They were running in a Democrat primary where that would hurt her. But Republicans can. Just as Crockett couldn’t point out the vagaries of Talarico’s sexuality – he’s not married, effeminate, very, very concerned about the Alphabet Mafia (particularly the “T”), and he sends gaydars buzzing from coast to coast. That would have sunk her in a Democrat primary, but it raises questions about character and honesty, even if no one cares about what he does in private, in the general election. Jasmine Crockett couldn’t run an honest primary campaign against James Talarico because she would have damaged both of them, thanks to left-wing identity politics. Now, black female pundits are turning on Hispanics for not voting for Crockett. The vote for Prop 8 in California back in 2008 already exposed what many people knew – black and Hispanic voters are not big fans of gay marriage. While the marriage issue may have subsided, the underlying animosity hasn’t – the idea of “the downlow” is still a very real thing in certain communities and cultures. That fact, coupled with all the racial animosity and tribalism Democrats use to herd people into various groups – the divide TO conquer gambit, as it manipulating group against group is easier than convincing individuals – created a Democrat Party made up of a fragile coalition of groups that, thanks to the manipulation of “progressive leadership,” don’t really like or trust each other all that much. When Biden was forced out of the race, the last person the liberal establishment wanted was Kamala Harris, as they knew she was a horrible candidate and an awful campaigner. But they could not pass over a black woman for a white man without losing the black vote, especially the black female vote, which is the most loyal to the party. They’d painted themselves into a corner. Now, the party is painted into corners all over the country, with radical leftists challenging incumbents on the basis of identity as much as anything else. With each loss, another constituency is further alienated, and with every victory, another radical further alienates voters and damages the Democrat brand elsewhere in the country. Democrats are damned if they do, and damned if they don’t. It couldn’t happen to a nicer, more deserving group of people… Of course, none of this matters if Republicans can’t get their acts together, achieve important victories on the economic front and elsewhere, and learn to message to voters not only just how awful what Democrats seek to do, but the good that Republicans will do. And they have to mean it. Those last two points may well be the best thing Democrats have going for them this cycle. Time will tell. |
U.S. Embassy in Norway Targeted by Explosive in New Wave of Attacks on American Diplomatic Outposts
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Authorities have confirmed that the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norway was targeted in an explosive attack early Sunday morning local time. Minor injuries and minimal damage to the diplomatic post have been reported. No suspects have been arrested at this time. Explosion reported at the American Embassy in Oslo, Norway pic.twitter.com/a2cwiUuveL — OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) March 8, 2026
The U.S. Embassy in Iraq has also come under attack today, with reports of rockets and drones having been launched at the facility.
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) March 7, 2026 These cases mark yet another attack on American diplomatic posts since the start of Operation Epic Fury. The embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was subject to attack by two Iranian drones, and the U.S. Consulate in Dubai. No one was injured in either case. Editor's Note: For decades, former presidents have been all talk and no action. Now, Donald Trump is eliminating the threat from Iran once and for all. |
Trump: Based on what I've seen, Iran hit school that killed 175 people, not U.S.
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US President Donald Trump speaks with the media as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R) and special envoy Steve Witkoff (C) look on aboard Air Force One during a flight from Dover, Delaware, to Miami, Florida, on March 7, 2026. President Donald Trump denied any U.S. involvement in a strike that
killed 175 people at a girls’ elementary school in southern Iran,
instead blaming the Iranian government for the attack.
On Saturday, while aboard Air Force One after attending the dignified transfer of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian strike in Kuwait, Trump said that, although the deadly strike at a girls’ school in Iran is still under investigation, he believes the United States had no involvement.
When asked by reporters whether the president’s remarks were accurate, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed that the Pentagon is “investigating” the attack, adding, “The only side that targets civilians is Iran.”
Israel has been cleared of any part behind the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in Minab, as multiple sources have revealed to CBS News that the Israeli Air Force was not operating near the school at the time of the strike. |
Texas Primary Results Shock Republicans and Signal Urgent Call to Action
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Texans woke up this week to a raw reminder that elections can surprise even the seasoned. The March 3, 2026 primary produced a surge of Democratic participation that outpaced Republicans by tens of thousands, a fact that should sober any conservative who thinks the Lone Star State is an untouchable red fortress. If hardworking Americans in our party don’t treat this as a call to sharpen our message and mobilize voters, we risk watching long-held gains slip away. At the same
time, Republican primary voters made clear they want a party that stands
firm on culture and security: GOP propositions included a decisive vote
to prohibit Sharia law — a symbolic but potent statement about the
values Republican precincts want their leaders to defend. Grassroots
Republicans showed they still care about commonsense cultural boundaries
and rule-of-law protections, even while elites bicker about
personalities in expensive TV ad wars. This energy from the base is
something the party should harness rather than ignore. But the headlines nobody wanted were the forced runoffs and fractured outcomes that followed a messy primary night — most notably John Cornyn and Ken Paxton being sent to a May 26 runoff for the GOP Senate nomination. When establishment figures and populist fighters tear each other apart in public, it hands the left a huge advantage and drains our resources heading into November. Conservatives should be realistic: runoffs chew up donor cash and attention while giving Democrats time to organize and exploit our divisions. Meanwhile, Democrats walked away energized and with fresh faces like James Talarico emerging from their primary — proof that when their voters show up in numbers, they can reshape contests across the map. The surge of roughly 2.3 million Democratic ballots versus about 2.2 million Republican ballots nationwide in Texas primaries is a warning light more urgent than party spin would admit. This isn’t about panic; it’s about focus — Democrats are proving they can and will compete if given momentum. So what should conservatives do? First, stop treating intra-party bloodletting as a virtue; stop letting grudges and purity tests fracture our coalition. We need disciplined, unapologetic messaging on the border, parental rights in schools, economic freedom, and law-and-order — issues that actually move independent and working-class voters, not debates about who’s more ideological for its own sake. Finally, this is a moment for action, not hand-wringing. Every patriot who believes in limited government and the Constitution must register, recruit, and show up — in primaries, runoffs, and the general election — because Texas matters to the future of America. If conservatives get serious about turnout and unite around a common playbook, we can turn this wake-up call into a comeback the whole country will recognize. |
Father Charged with Murder Wins Sheriff Nomination, Shakes Up Arkansas
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An Arkansas father awaiting trial on a second-degree murder charge has just won the Republican nomination for Lonoke County sheriff, a stunning result that has the entire state talking. Aaron Spencer, who faces accusations he shot and killed 67-year-old Michael Fosler in October 2024, beat incumbent Sheriff John Staley with more than 53 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results. The outcome is a raw expression of local anger and distrust toward the institutions meant to protect families. The shooting that turned Spencer into a
household name came after prosecutors had charged Fosler with numerous
sexual offenses against Spencer’s then-13-year-old daughter; Fosler was
out on bond at the time of the fatal encounter. Spencer’s lawyers do not
deny that he shot Fosler but say he acted to protect his child, a claim
that has resonated with many voters who see parents as the last line of
defense. That visceral reaction to a justice system perceived as soft
on predators is the context for this explosive political moment. Spencer ran openly on the narrative that local law enforcement had failed his family, and voters rewarded that message in Tuesday’s primary. He ran against Sheriff Staley and another Republican, and his campaign tapped into a broader conservative frustration with officials who talk about public safety but, in voters’ eyes, fail to act decisively. This election isn’t just about one man; it’s about whether communities trust the people in blue to keep their children safe. Conservatives should be clear-eyed: the public has every right to be furious at policies and practices—like oversized bail allowances and a prosecutor’s office that lets accused predators walk on bond—that invite tragedy. At the same time, the rule of law matters; Spencer was arrested by Staley’s department in 2024 and now faces a court process where guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Voters making an electoral statement does not replace the need for fair legal proceedings, but it does send a message that communities will not quietly accept perceived failures. Legally, Spencer has pleaded not guilty and remains out on bond while a trial date looms, and officials note that a conviction would bar him from serving as sheriff. That reality underscores the oddity of a man running for the office charged with enforcing the law while he himself is under indictment; it also explains why so many people who feel failed by the system are willing to place their hope in an outsider. The voters’ choice reflects a desperate desire for accountability and change in how sexual crimes against children are handled. Patriots who love their families and respect the Constitution should take this moment seriously: demand reforms that protect children, hold predators to the fullest extent of the law, and fix the policies that let alleged offenders remain free on bond. At the same time, we must insist on due process and a transparent legal system so the truth comes out in court, not in the court of public opinion alone. This balance—tough on predators, relentless for victims, rigorous in procedure—is what a free and decent society requires. Whatever happens in the months ahead, the voters of Lonoke County sent a clear and unmistakable signal: they are done with half measures and want leaders who will prioritize safety, accountability, and the defense of children. Conservatives should channel that anger into constructive reform at the ballot box and in state legislatures, pressing for real changes that stop predators before tragedy strikes again. Protecting the innocent and preserving the rule of law are not mutually exclusive; they are the duty of every citizen and every sheriff sworn to serve. |
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