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U.S. forces destroyed three Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two Navy warships, CENTCOM confirms.

The targets—a U.S. aircraft carrier and guided missile destroyer—were not hit. No American casualties reported.

"If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost—taking out three of yours," said Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander.

The strikes mark a sharp escalation in direct U.S.-Iran military confrontation in the region.

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for peace talks, even as Russia continues missile strikes on Ukraine and provides support to Iran amid attacks on US forces.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has offered to travel to the US to sign a peace deal, but Russian aggression shows no signs of stopping. Civilian casualties in Ukraine continue daily.

Trump administration officials had previously indicated plans to visit Kyiv weeks ago, though that trip has not materialized. Russia is currently holding 10 American citizens.

The diplomatic push comes amid questions about Russia's commitment to any genuine peace process.

Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed—recently endorsed by Tucker Carlson—is hosting a Mexican-themed event on September 11, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

The timing has drawn sharp criticism. Conservative activist Laura Loomer called it disrespectful and used the occasion to argue Muslims should be barred from holding office in the U.S.

El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat and former Detroit health director, has not publicly addressed the scheduling controversy.

Conservative activist Laura Loomer criticized those defending Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother who admitted to strangling her three children in 2023. Loomer called it "sad and disturbing" that some don't believe the children deserve justice, questioning how anyone could view Clancy as "innocent." She described the country as becoming "a very dark place" and expressed shock at what she sees as growing moral depravity. Clancy's case has sparked debate over mental health defenses in criminal proceedings.

Road rage incident caught on video: Woman violently kicks car and attempts to force open doors while mother and children remain inside. The attacker's erratic behavior escalated quickly, raising safety concerns for the family trapped in the vehicle.

ICE Homeland Security Investigations arrested Katya Rodriguez, an undocumented Mexican national, for allegedly casting a fraudulent ballot in Pennsylvania during the 2024 presidential election. Rodriguez faces over 10 years in prison if convicted. The DOJ has secured a grand jury indictment against her and several others in what appears to be part of a broader federal crackdown on illegal voting. Pennsylvania was a key swing state in the election.

Streamer Jack Doherty arrested in South Florida on domestic violence battery charges.

Viral video captures father's immediate reaction to motorcycle accident — pulling his young daughter close and kissing her as her mother lies injured. The clip has drawn widespread attention online for the raw emotional moment caught on camera.

Laura Loomer released Episode 201 featuring Milo Yiannopoulos. The episode is titled 'LOOMERED, DEPORTED, AND DEFEATED.' No additional details about the content or context were provided in the announcement.

President Trump departed for Bedminster, NJ on Air Force One to spend Labor Day weekend at Trump National Golf Club. The trip comes as severe weather conditions continue affecting the DC area.

President Trump is traveling by motorcade to Joint Base Andrews instead of Marine One today. Reason: incoming storm in the DC area grounded helicopter flights. The motorcade bypasses typical DC traffic congestion.

Democrat super PAC American Bridge is running attack ads against Mississippi GOP Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith featuring "Debby from Hernando," portrayed as a disillusioned Republican voter. Investigation reveals Debby Quigley is a recent transplant from Houston, Texas with a social media history of posting "86-47" content—slang for killing President Trump.

Quigley's Facebook shows multiple "86-47" posts, including one from April 2026 asking if mass posting the phrase would lead to indictments, shared from a Democrat group. She was photographed in August sitting next to someone wearing an "86-47" hat.

American Bridge's website maintains a "targets" page listing Republican senators and candidates, including Hyde-Smith, North Carolina's Michael Whatley, Minnesota's Michele Tafoya, Iowa's Ashley Hinson, and Michigan's Mike Rogers.

The ads and mailers, paid for by AB PAC, feature Quigley criticizing Hyde-Smith for being "oblivious" to rising costs and caring more about "billionaire donors." American Bridge has not responded to questions about vetting their ad participants or the "targets" page terminology.

Conservative activist Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported to Britain following immigration reports filed by Laura Loomer and others. Yiannopoulos appeared on Piers Morgan's show, criticizing Trump and DHS while blaming what he called the "Loomer administration" for his removal.

Loomer announced she will address Yiannopoulos's claims with documentation during her show tonight at 7 PM EST. She also plans to respond to recent media and Democratic Party criticism calling for Trump and the GOP to distance themselves from her.

Commentator challenges the boundaries of postpartum depression as a legal defense in cases involving harm to children. Questions raised: Is there a limit to how many victims can be involved? Must they be the defendant's own children? The post frames these as absurd questions to highlight what the author sees as a fundamentally flawed legal argument.

Defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy praised amateur sleuths on TikTok and Instagram for their investigative work on the case, calling their fact-finding "truly amazing." The comment drew sharp criticism, with observers calling it inappropriate given the serious nature of the charges. Clancy faces murder charges in the deaths of her three children in Massachusetts. Critics argue social media speculation is undermining the judicial process and spreading misinformation about the case.

Lindsay Clancy mistrial: Defense attorney publicly blasts lone male juror who blocked verdict after 7-week trial. Attorney claimed 11 jurors were "defeated" and "robbed" by one holdout with an "agenda," saying he hopes "that guy can sleep well at night." The jury deadlocked, unable to reach unanimous decision in the high-profile case.

Laura Loomer says she's preparing to release a story targeting American Bridge, a major Democratic opposition research firm and Super PAC. She's teasing it as scandalous but hasn't provided details yet.

Defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy—accused of killing her three children—described his client as "wonderful" and "brave" during recent remarks. The case has sparked intense public backlash, with critics condemning the characterization given the severity of the charges. Clancy faces murder charges in connection with the deaths of her children in a case that has drawn national attention.

District Attorney fires back at reporter who questioned whether prosecuting Lindsay Clancy was "insensitive."

"Insensitive?! Insensitive is killing 3 children! Insensitive is ignoring those facts," the DA said.

"We have an obligation to stand up for those kids and seek justice, and make sure they get justice."

Clancy faces charges in connection with the deaths of her three children.

District Attorney became emotional in court today while defending the prosecution of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children—Cora, Dawson, and Callan.

The DA pushed back against arguments portraying Clancy as a victim: "Our priority has ALWAYS been to fight for Cora, for Dawson, and for Callan."

Prosecutors maintain Clancy was in control when the homicides occurred. "Children were MURDERED, and it's our job to seek justice," the DA said.

The case has drawn national attention over questions of mental health defenses versus criminal accountability.