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NPR (Steve Inskeep) - Sen. Blumenthal discusses reforming DHS and his concerns about the war in Iran

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a panelist in Sen. Markwayne Mullin's Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing, discusses the reforms he wants for the agency and shares his views on the Iran war with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

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NPR (Rachel Treisman) - Afroman prevails in cops' music video defamation suit after a brief but viral trial

The "Because I Got High" rapper made waves in 2023 with the album and song "Lemon Pound Cake," using home video to mock a police raid on his Ohio home. The deputies lost their civil suit against him.

BABYLONBEE (Babylon Bee) - Gay Ayatollah Excited After Receiving DM From Cute Guy Jamesmohammed O'Keefibad

TEHRAN — According to U.S. intelligence sources, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei couldn't believe his luck when he received a DM from a cute guy by the name of Jamesmohammed O'Keefibad.

BABYLONBEE (Babylon Bee) - MLB Introduces Popular New Rule Where Umps Who Get More Than 3 Calls Overturned Are Jettisoned Into The Sun

U.S. — Ahead of Opening Day next week, Major League Baseball announced a new permanent rule where umpires who get more than 3 of their calls overturned over the course of a game will be jettisoned into the sun.

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Rand Paul confronts Markwayne Mullin over 'celebration' of his assault | RISING

Sen. Markwayne Mullin clashed with members of Congress during his confirmation hearing to become the next secretary of the DHS. #MarkwayneMullin #RandPaul #DHS

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Iran Attacks Energy Sites In the Gulf As Pentagon Asks Congress for $200 Billion War Fund | TRENDING

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the Pentagon’s $200 billion funding request, which was sent to the White House for the ongoing war against Iran, saying it “takes money to kill bad guys.” “I think that number could move. Obviously, it takes money to kill bad guys,” Hegseth told reporters during a Thursday morning briefing at the Pentagon. Read More: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5791278-heggeth-defends-pentagon-budget/ #hegseth #pentagon #trump #iran #oil #israel #joekent #tulsigabbard

JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Trump boosts Whatley, blasts Cooper in NC Senate race

Trump and Whatley have repeatedly scrutinized Cooper's record on crime, including his early release of criminals.

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Oil Hits $120 Amid Iran Conflict.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Brent crude surged to nearly $120 a barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions, before retreating later in the morning.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and QatarEnergy, among others.WHEN & WHERE: Events unfolded Wednesday night into Thursday across the Middle East, including strikes in Iran and Saudi Arabia, and damage […] The post Oil Hits $120 Amid Iran Conflict. appeared first on The National Pulse .

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Brent crude surged to nearly $120 a barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions, before retreating later in the morning. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and QatarEnergy, among others. WHEN & WHERE: Events unfolded Wednesday night into Thursday across the Middle East, including strikes in Iran and Saudi Arabia, and damage in Qatar. KEY QUOTE: “The U.S. would destroy Iran’s South Pars gas field if Iran attacks Qatar.” – Donald Trump IMPACT: Global oil and gas prices surged, with Brent futures hitting $120 briefly, while U.S. gasoline prices spiked to $3.88 a gallon on average. IN FULL Brent crude oil prices spiked to nearly $120 a barrel on Thursday morning following the…Open