US Fires On Ship Attempting To Break Iran Blockade, Amid Several Regional Maritime Attacks

A top US military official told their European counterparts that Washington plans to provide NATO with fewer warplanes, drones, and refueling tankers.  The German outlet Der Spiegel reports that Department of War official Alexander Velez-Green briefed high-ranking representatives from NATO member states that the US will curtail its military support to the alliance. The military […]

Sam Bankman-Fried 'Absolutely' Wants A Presidential Pardon From inside a federal prison cell, disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried is making a direct bid for a White House lifeline. In a phone interview with FOX Business, the former FTX founder said he "absolutely" wants a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump. "Absolutely. It would be obviously, you know, ultimately up to the president, not up to me," he said. Bankman-Fried declined to confirm whether his family is currently lobbying the administration on his behalf, saying only, "I can't speak for them." In March 2024,...

Trump Tells Aides US Preparing For Extended Blockade, But Could Be Open To Interim Deal With Iran Summary Trump prepares for 'extended blockade' - WSJ reports he has informed aides of risky planning. Trump TS claim: Tehran has informed Washington they are in a "state of collapse" and that the Iranians want the US to "open the Hormuz Strait" - as 'tank tops' loom. Trump doesn't appear open to Iran's proposal which hinges on US naval blockade ending & nuclear issue being pushed to future negotiations (CNN). Tehran working on revised plan to be...