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Republican States Push Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Laws as Senate Stalls on Federal Bill

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While the U.S. Senate remains deadlocked over President Donald Trump’s call for strict citizenship voting requirements, Republicans in some states are pressing ahead with their own measures that could require documentary proof of citizenship to join or remain on the voter rolls. Proof-of-citizenship legislation won final approval this week in South Dakota and Utah, already has passed […]

Putin Coughing Clip Revives Another Health Rumor

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[Video below.] A behind-the-scenes Kremlin video showing Russian President Vladimir Putin briefly stopping during a prerecorded International Women’s Day message and mentioning that his throat was irritated has reignited online speculation about his health, though there is no verified evidence that he is seriously ill.

The footage, which The Moscow Times reported was mistakenly released before being replaced with an edited version, shows Putin interrupting his remarks, switching off the camera, and commenting: “You know, let me say that again, because… my throat’s a bit scratchy. Yes, a bit scratchy. I almost started coughing. I’ve been talking a lot today.”

Russia’s state news agency TASS also reported that Putin delivered a video greeting for the March 8 holiday.

The brief moment was enough to trigger a new wave of speculation on social media suggesting that the Russian leader may be concealing a more significant medical problem.

However, similar rumors about Putin’s health have surfaced repeatedly in the past without being backed by credible evidence.

In 2023, The Associated Press reported on viral claims circulating online that Putin had suffered a heart attack. Investigators found the allegation originated from an anonymous Telegram account that researchers who track misinformation said lacked credibility.

According to the report, the Kremlin dismissed the claim as a “hoax,” while Reuters said that same month that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejected another round of health rumors, stating: “Everything is fine with him, this is absolutely another fake.”

By itself, the recently circulated clip does not indicate that Putin is dealing with any serious health condition.

A momentary cough or throat irritation can be caused by many routine factors. In 2021, Putin also coughed during a televised government session and responded to concerns by saying he was healthy and regularly tested for COVID-19 and other illnesses.

What remains clear is that even minor incidents involving Putin attract intense attention because of their potential political significance, especially as Russia continues its war in Ukraine and maintains tight control over the president’s public appearances.

The video attracted interest largely because it captured an unusual unscripted moment, rather than providing proof of the longstanding claims about Putin’s health that have circulated for years.

WATCH: {Matzav.com}

Feds Investigating ISIS Links After NYPD Confirms Real Bombs Thrown at NYC Mayor’s Residence in Foiled Terror Plot

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Federal and local investigators are probing possible international terror connections after two teenagers accused of throwing an improvised explosive device near New York City’s mayoral residence allegedly admitted to consuming ISIS propaganda and traveling to overseas hot spots linked to extremist networks. Authorities say the suspects, 19-year-old Ibraham Kayumi and 18-year-old Emir Balat, were arrested […]

The UAE Says Iran Has Fired 16 Ballistic Missiles and 117 Drones in New Barrages

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The United Arab Emirates said Sunday that Iran launched a new wave of attacks, firing ballistic missiles and drones toward the country as regional tensions continue to escalate.

According to the UAE’s Defense Ministry, Iran launched 16 ballistic missiles along with more than 117 drones during the latest assault.

The ministry said air defense systems successfully intercepted all 16 missiles, while an additional missile fell into the sea. Officials also reported that most of the drones were shot down, though four drones ultimately landed inside UAE territory.

The ministry added that the country remains prepared to “firmly confront” any further threats.

Earlier Sunday, Iran’s president warned that Tehran could expand attacks against American targets across the Middle East in response to continuing Israeli and U.S. military operations.

The UAE did not provide details about the specific locations targeted in Sunday’s attacks.

{Matzav.com}

Iran Cleric Says New Supreme Leader Chosen, Announcement Imminent

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A member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts, Ali Hosseini Ashkouri, said in a video circulating on social media that the new leader of Iran has already been chosen by a large majority of the body and will continue the path of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, adding that the announcement will be made soon. According to reports, […]

Trump Dismisses Iran Threats, Urges Tehran to Surrender

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In a phone interview with CBS News late Saturday evening, Trump dismissed threats from Ali Larijani, saying he “couldn’t care less” about Iran’s top national security official and that he continues to push Iranian leaders to surrender amid ongoing U.S.–Israeli strikes.

IDF Strikes IRGC Air Force Headquarters in Iran

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The IDF says it targeted the IRGC Air Force headquarters in Iran during wide-scale strikes on dozens of regime military sites. According to the IDF, the facility served as the main command-and-control center directing Iran’s ballistic missile operations, UAV array, and other air force units. The headquarters was also responsible for building the operational picture […]

Ukraine Ambassador: Russia “Absolutely a Factor” in Iran War

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Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna, says Russia is “absolutely a factor” in the war with Iran, arguing that Iranian drone technology became “a strategic enabler of war” used by Moscow against Ukraine. Speaking to Margaret Brennan, she added that Russia has been investing in regimes such as Iran, Venezuela, and Syria rather […]

Report: Iran Has Hit Several Radars That Underpin U.S. Missile Defenses

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Tehran has been deliberately targeting the radar systems that serve as the “eyes” of air defense networks across the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal and other US media outlets reported on Sunday. Several of these critical systems have been hit in recent days, weakening the ability of the United States and its allies to […]

Trump Leaves Open Ground Troop Role in Iran

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President Donald Trump said Saturday he is not ruling out the possibility of deploying American troops into Iran, indicating that a ground operation could be considered to secure Iranian nuclear material as the conflict continues to escalate.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while traveling from Dover Air Force Base back to Florida, Trump said any decision to send American forces into Iran would only be made if there were a compelling justification. He stressed that U.S. troops would be deployed only for a “very good reason.”

When questioned about whether American soldiers might eventually operate on Iranian soil, Trump suggested that Iran’s military would be too weakened to effectively resist such a mission if it were to occur.

He also identified one potential objective for such an operation: taking control of Iran’s nuclear materials.

Trump said the possibility has not been examined in detail but indicated it could become an option down the line, calling it “something we could do later” and “a great thing” if circumstances required it. His remarks went beyond the current campaign of airstrikes and long-range attacks, suggesting he is leaving open the door to a deeper U.S. military role if the war expands.

Asked how long the military effort might continue, Trump declined to offer any timeline.

“Whatever it takes.”

Trump also signaled that additional strikes against Iran remain under consideration.

He said American forces could target more Iranian military installations and personnel in the future, though he noted that no final decisions had been made. Trump described Iran’s armed forces as severely degraded, saying its missile manufacturing capability and launcher infrastructure had already been heavily damaged.

Despite the possibility of further escalation, Trump said he does not support every proposed military option.

He said he does not favor supplying weapons to Kurdish groups that might serve as potential ground partners, explaining that he does not want to complicate the conflict further.

At the same time, Trump repeated his demand that Iran accept “unconditional surrender.”

He also pointed to an apology issued by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to neighboring Arab countries that had been struck during the fighting, describing the gesture as evidence of weakness. Nonetheless, tensions in the region remain high, with the United Arab Emirates reportedly coming under repeated attacks on Saturday.

When asked about reports suggesting Russia may be helping Iran locate potential U.S. targets, Trump said he had “no indication whatsoever.”

Steve Witkoff, the president’s Middle East envoy, also expressed hope that Moscow is not assisting Tehran. Trump added that even if such cooperation were taking place, he believes it would make little difference because Iranian forces are already struggling.

After attending ceremonies at Dover marking the first American casualties of the conflict, Trump ended his remarks on a solemn note, acknowledging the human cost of the war and describing the loss of life as “a sad part of war” and “the bad part of war.”

{Matzav.com}

IDF Strike in Beirut Kills Five Senior IRGC Quds Force Commanders

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The IDF says it carried out a precise overnight strike in Beirut, eliminating five senior commanders from the IRGC Quds Force’s Lebanon and Palestine Corps who were meeting at a hotel in the city. Among those killed were Majid Hassini, Ali Reza Bi-Azar, and Ahmad Rasouli, along with Hossein Ahmadlou and Abu Mohammad Ali, who […]

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