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War Rations

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Reason · Mar 11

US orders petroleum reserve release in bid to calm markets – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 11

Could Trump Bring Back a Military Draft for Iran War? Experts Called on to Explain How the Conscription System Works

Amid Iran tensions, Trump has not ruled out a military draft. Experts explain how conscription works and what Americans could face.

International Business Times UK · Mar 11

US Navy has not escorted a tanker through Strait of Hormuz but...: White House clarifies energy secretary's deleted post

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt Tuesday clarified that US Navy did not escort a tanker through the Strait of Hormuz at this time but added that it remains an option that the president will utilize if and when necessary. Hours before Leavitt's press conference, US energy secretary Chris Wright claimed…

The Times of India · Mar 10

Republicans are on edge as Trump’s advisers quietly guide him toward a hush-hush decision on Iran

The situation is not the same behind the scenes.

We Got This Covered · Mar 10

ICE at Polling Sites During 2026 Midterm Elections? Americans Push Back Amid Fears of Voter Intimidation

Sen. Warner and state officials warn ICE near polls could deter voters, while DHS says agents would only appear in response to public safety threats

International Business Times UK · Mar 10

Trump aides are already telling him to find a way to end the Iran war over fears of political backlash: report

The conflict has split Trump’s MAGA following and prompted some Republicans to speak out

The Independent UK · Mar 10

JD Vance Viral August 2024 Speech Condemning Sending Americans To Fight Wars Resurfaces As Draft Talk Swirls Around Trump Administration

JD Vance's August 2024 speech condemning sending Americans to fight wars resurfaces online as debate grows over potential military drafts and US foreign policy under Trump.

International Business Times UK · Mar 9

Can Trump bring back a military draft for the Iran war? Here’s how it works

Conscripting Americans into war remains deeply unpopular and is unlikely to have majority support in Congress

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Marjorie Taylor Green Slams Trump Admin Over Refusal To Rule Out Iran War Draft: 'Not My Son, Over My Dead Body'

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the Trump administration after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to categorically rule out the possibility of a military draft amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Latin Times · Mar 9