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Mamdani’s Focus on Islamophobia Sparks Controversy and Debate

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Mamdani’s Focus on Islamophobia Sparks Controversy and Debate

We can all spare a moment of sympathy for Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Despite the perks of leading one of America’s most iconic cities, residing in a taxpayer-funded mansion, and enjoying widespread media adoration, Mamdani grapples with feelings of “loneliness” and “isolation” due to pervasive Islamophobia.

Last week, he candidly shared the emotional toll this prejudice takes on him, coinciding with a Hezbollah-linked terrorist’s attempt to bomb a synagogue in Michigan and a separate Islamist attack at Old Dominion University. “It’s challenging,” he admitted.

The source of his distress was a tweet from Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), who shared an image of Mamdani at a City Hall iftar alongside a photo of the 9/11 attacks, ominously captioned, “the enemy is inside the gates.”

Meanwhile, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) expressed his distaste by describing the City Hall iftar photo as “stomach churning.”

City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino has also voiced similarly harsh sentiments.

Also, some ISIS-inspired terrorists days earlier had thrown bombs near Gracie Mansion, giving the “Islamophobes” yet another pretext to pounce and so feeding the mayor’s aggrieved sense of a world of hatred arrayed against him.

Except that none of Tuberville, Gill or Paladino indicated that having a Muslim as mayor is the problem; the problem is having this mayor.

The “enemy is inside the gates” because Mamdani is a radical socialist whose policies will destroy the city, for starters.

And an apologist for Islamist violence who consistently and offensively uses 9/11 and the Holocaust as metaphors for the trauma that Muslims go through.

And a politician who plays footsy with advocates for violent terror and other hardcore antisemites.

Mamdani invited Mahmoud Khalil, an organizer of the Columbia University protests who lied on his visa application to enter the United States, to dine at Gracie Mansion with their wives, and published an intimate photo of the two couples at table.

Khalil has stated that he will not condemn Hamas as a matter of principle: “It’s very racist to ask a Palestinian this question,” he whined at an event Sunday.

Racist how?

More, he complained: “Claims of antisemitism are being weaponized to silence” brave critics of Israel such as himself.

No wonder Mamdani is so tight with Khalil: They share so much suffering.

Reality check, Mr. Mayor: Nobody has a problem with the million Muslims in New York City who go about their business, meaning and doing no harm.

But no other religion has the same extremism problem, a twisted philosophy used to justify terrorism, including terror attacks against innocents who have nothing to do with grievances about some faraway land.

Mean words, even actual outright bigoted ones, are still just words: Speech is not violence, and violence is not speech.

Please, Mr. Mayor: Stop acting like 9/11 was something bad that happened to Muslims, and quit being cozy with terrorist sympathizers.

It’ll do wonders for your mood.

TSA Employees Endure Unpaid Work Amid Government Shutdown, Passengers Encounter Lengthy Delays

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TSA Employees Endure Unpaid Work Amid Government Shutdown, Passengers Encounter Lengthy Delays

At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, more than a third of the security screeners decided not to show up for work on Tuesday, leading to significant delays for travelers. As reported by the airport’s general manager, some passengers faced wait times of up to two hours.

This week has seen long lines stretching across various airports, as officers from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continue to work without pay. This situation is impacting the busy spring break travel period, adding stress to an already hectic time.

The issue is not isolated to Atlanta. Last Friday, over half of the TSA employees at William P. Hobby International Airport in Houston called out of work. These workers are part of the 61,000 government employees within the Department of Homeland Security who find themselves caught in a funding deadlock, as Congress remains in a stalemate over the agency’s budget.

Aaron Barker, president of the local chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees union in Atlanta, commented on the situation. “The traveling public has been really nice,” he noted. However, Barker expressed surprise at how many people are unaware that the country is experiencing a government shutdown, impacting services like airport security.

“The traveling public has been really nice,” said Aaron Barker, the local American Federation of Government Employees union president for Atlanta. “What is shocking, though, is a lot of people are unaware that we are in a government shutdown.”

Employees are dealing with “eviction notices, vehicle repossessions, empty refrigerators and overdrawn bank accounts,” he said, while the travelers they serve may not even realize the hardship.

At least 366 transportation security officers have quit since the start of the most recent shutdown, according to DHS.

What workers are dealing with

These workers have been through three lapses in funding resulting in missed pay over the past six months, DHS noted in a news release Tuesday.

Late last year, the longest government shutdown in US history ended after federal workers, including TSA officers and Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers, went without pay for 43 days. Some stopped showing up to their jobs to make ends meet elsewhere, disrupting travel.

The workers received their back pay days after the shutdown ended, but for some it took until February to pay off debts, AFGE told CNN.

A brief shutdown happened again in late January and lasted only a few days before Congress funded the department for two weeks. That money ran out in mid-February and DHS employees started missing paychecks again.

“I’ve heard from officers who cannot afford copayments for cancer treatments or office visits for their sick children,” Barker said.

Some airports have started asking travelers to assist the TSA officers. Denver International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas have requested donations of items, including grocery and gas gift cards, non-perishable food, hygiene products and infant supplies.

The city of Atlanta is providing TSA officers with two meal vouchers per shift and free parking, according to a statement from Mayor Andre Dickens on Monday.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport had a burger truck deliver food to TSA employees on Tuesday.

At Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, the Anne Arundel County Food Bank delivered boxes of food for the airport’s 600 TSA employees, the food bank said in a statement.

While the support is appreciated, it’s not enough for workers losing thousands of dollars they need to survive right now, said Johnny Jones, the secretary-treasurer of the AFGE council, which represents TSA officers.

“I consider all these things giving Band-Aids to a patient who lost his leg,” he said. “The diagnosis and a treatment is not proper.”

Erik Hansen, the senior vice president and head of government relations for the US Travel Association, has said previous focus groups show travelers aren’t really aware of who pays officers and whether it’s the federal government, airport or airline.

“They see it all as one process, and so when it doesn’t work, they blame everyone,” Hansen said.

TSA employees are among the lowest-paid federal workers

Missing paychecks would hurt any worker, but TSA employees are not among the highest paid government employees.

The agency’s hiring website lists several job openings for officers to provide “security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner.”

Most positions start at about $40,000, based in locations like Ithaca, New York; Alexandria, Louisiana; or Dothan, Alabama. In Chicago, the jobs start at $45,000. Positions listed for officers in more remote places like Nome, Alaska, can start around $75,000.

The salaries were increased in 2024 to make the compensation match other workers in the federal government, which the department says increased retention.

Qualifications to be an officer include being at least 18, being a US citizen or national, having a high school diploma or equivalent, and passing a drug screening.

The jobs are not law enforcement positions, but do require at least four to six months of training, including two to three weeks at a TSA Academy.

Any end in sight?

Much like passengers feel at the end of a massive security line, it doesn’t seem an end to the current shutdown is in sight.

Two sources familiar with negotiations told CNN congressional Democrats returned a counteroffer to the White House Monday – nearly 20 days after the administration’s last offer.

The latest proposal did not move the debate in any significant way and negotiators are still relatively locked into their initial positions and demands, one source familiar with the talks warned.

Meanwhile, tensions remain high for airlines and passengers.

In a letter Sunday, the CEOs of major airlines, including American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue, urged Congress to restore DHS funding and embrace a bipartisan solution to ensure federal aviation workers are paid during shutdowns.

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British Influencer Faces Dilemma with Unmarketable Dubai Purchase

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British Influencer Faces Dilemma with Unmarketable Dubai Purchase

Expats in Dubai are facing significant property losses as the escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts the city’s real estate market.

Among those affected is a British influencer who finds himself with a villa he can’t sell, despite investing hundreds of thousands of pounds into its luxurious renovation prior to the outbreak of hostilities.

Sam Gowland, a 30-year-old former star of “Love Island” and “Geordie Shore,” had transitioned from reality TV to establishing a property empire. He quickly reported a multi-million pound turnover and offered to share his strategies for success with his followers.

His most ambitious venture to date involved purchasing a villa for £1.5 million, which he extensively remodeled. He announced its availability on the market just before tensions between the U.S. and Israel against Iran resulted in retaliatory drone strikes on Dubai.

Since then, property transactions in Dubai have plummeted, with local media noting a 51 percent decrease in sales and predicting a 20 percent drop in property values virtually overnight.

Since the war began, the DFM Real Estate Index – which tracks property developers listed on the Dubai Financial Market –  has plunged by 30 per percent, signifying a dramatic reduction in investor confidence in the sector. 

Gowland himself has fled the city to escape to the safety of Thailand, one of tens of thousands of Britons to leave in recent weeks.

The saga began in happier times for both Gowland and Dubai when he told followers that he had bought the villa ‘for $2 million’ – or £1.54m.

The four month project to take the existing building and make it more spectacular was, he said, the culmination of ‘years of goal-setting and dreams coming to life, one by one’.

In regular update posts he teased followers with delectable details of the project and told how he was tempted to make it his own permanent home – before finally announcing on February 13 that he was going to sell it and would listen to offers that were over £2 million.

Sam Gowland , 30, a former Love Island and Geordie Shore star, left the world of reality TV behind to build a property empire

Sam Gowland , 30, a former Love Island and Geordie Shore star, left the world of reality TV behind to build a property empire

He proudly told how his grandest project yet involved the purchase of a villa for £1.5 million which he extensively redesigned

He proudly told how his grandest project yet involved the purchase of a villa for £1.5 million which he extensively redesigned

Now property sales there have collapsed with Dubai media already reporting a 51 per cent fall in transactions and projections of a 20 per cent slump in values overnight

Now property sales there have collapsed with Dubai media already reporting a 51 per cent fall in transactions and projections of a 20 per cent slump in values overnight

This would mean he had paid off his investment costs and profited by at least £500,000 less however much he spent on the renovation work.

But then the US and Israel’s attack on Iran put Dubai in the firing line of retaliatory strikes – and the wealthy Westerners that Gowland’s extended pitch on social media had been aimed at suddenly stopped coming.

Gowland, from Teeside, described on Instagram how rockets had been flying over his house and he lashed out at trolls who told him they hoped his house would be hit by a missile.

He has now quit the UAE for the safety of Thailand, but it’s unclear whether the proposed sale of his new villa has drawn any interest from prospective buyers in the middle of a war.

A source from the ex-pat community in Dubai said: ‘The timing could not have been worse for Sam. He’s going to struggle to sell the place any time soon – simply no one is buying and they won’t be until this whole war has resolved itself, which could take months or even years.

‘Meanwhile all his money will be tied up in the villa so he won’t be able to realise any liquidity to finance his next development project.

‘I suspect he was hoping to get £2.25 million for it. Now he will struggle to get a lot of what he’s already spent back. It’s devastating.’

At his family home in Thornaby, Teesside, Gowland’s step-mum Joanne told the Daily Mail: ‘I am just glad that he’s now out of there, he’s safe now, he’s in Bangkok.

‘He left Dubai and went to Mauritius and he’s now safe in Bangkok.’

Asked about his property deal, she added: ‘I am not sure whether he’s managed to sell the house in Dubai, he has so much going on that I’m never sure what is on the market and what is not.’

Gowland, from Teeside, described on Instagram how rockets had been flying over his house and he lashed out at trolls who told him they hoped his house would be hit by a missile

Gowland, from Teeside, described on Instagram how rockets had been flying over his house and he lashed out at trolls who told him they hoped his house would be hit by a missile

He has now quit the UAE for the safety of Thailand, but it's unclear whether the proposed sale of his new villa has drawn any interest from prospective buyers in the middle of a war

He has now quit the UAE for the safety of Thailand, but it’s unclear whether the proposed sale of his new villa has drawn any interest from prospective buyers in the middle of a war

On October 5 last year, Gowland first announced he’d bought his new home but had a major renovation project ahead.

He told his Instagram followers: ‘Proud moment today, just bought and moved into my new $2m home in Dubai. Years of goal setting and dreams coming to life, one by one. One more villa overseas with many more to come.

‘Full villa renovation started today, give it three months and watch how this will look. Grateful for ecom and the freedom to earn from my phone anywhere in the world.’

But by the time February 15 rolled around he was looking to sell up.

He posted: ‘After 4 months stress and deep pockets I’m proud to announce my latest home/villa in Dubai is complete.

‘This time I’ve went for a minimalistic yet timeless design with every room complementing the main focal point of my villa which is the outdoor area.

‘[I’m] humming and arring [sic] over what to do with this one as I’ve become attached to how it looks, haha.

‘10 million AED (£2M GBP) and I’ll open up a conversation with you.’

On October 5 last year Gowland first announced he'd bought his new home but had a major renovation project ahead

On October 5 last year Gowland first announced he’d bought his new home but had a major renovation project ahead

In a now-deleted video post on March 1, Gowland later lambasted trolls who said they hoped his house would be hit after airstrikes began on neighbouring Iran on February 28

In a now-deleted video post on March 1, Gowland later lambasted trolls who said they hoped his house would be hit after airstrikes began on neighbouring Iran on February 28

Gowland first came to prominence in 2017 as a contestant on Love Island

Gowland first came to prominence in 2017 as a contestant on Love Island

In a now-deleted video post on March 1, Gowland later lambasted trolls who said they hoped his house would be hit after airstrikes began on neighbouring Iran on February 28.

Speaking in the video, Gowland said: ‘I cannot comprehend at all the tweets and comments about what is going on in Dubai. People are celebrating, saying “Glad I have seen this happen to Dubai in my lifetime” or “I hope your house gets hit”.

‘I have a thick skin, but even from a humanitarian perspective, I cannot believe some of the things I have seen. There are many different reasons why people come here, but to see other human beings wishing ill… read the comments on my Instagram about the post of my house, I am lost for words.’

The video continued, with Gowland urging people online to ‘think’ about those affected. 

Gowland said: ‘Why would you wish this on anyone? Being here in Dubai was b***** scary. Please think before you speak. Words fail me sometimes after reading stuff like that.’

Gowland first came to prominence in 2017 as a contestant on Love Island.

In December 2017, five months after the show aired, it was announced he would be joining Geordie Shore for the MTV show’s 16th series.

He remained in Geordie Shore for a further 12 months, starting a feud with fellow cast member Alex MacPherson over advances towards Gowland’s then girlfriend Chloe Ferry.

Since quitting Geordie Shore he has thrown himself into property development overseas, claiming to have built a fortune from nothing.

In December 2017, five months after the show aired, it was announced he would be joining Geordie Shore for the MTV show's 16th series

In December 2017, five months after the show aired, it was announced he would be joining Geordie Shore for the MTV show’s 16th series

He remained in Geordie Shore for a further 12 months, starting a feud with fellow cast member Alex MacPherson over advances towards Gowland's then girlfriend Chloe Ferry

He remained in Geordie Shore for a further 12 months, starting a feud with fellow cast member Alex MacPherson over advances towards Gowland’s then girlfriend Chloe Ferry

In a post to mark his 30th birthday last August, he said: ‘Wow, I can’t quite believe how quickly the years have flown by.

‘As I step into the new chapter I’m reflecting on an incredible journey – from starting in my 20s working on building sites, to now standing proudly as a millionaire.

‘Along the way I have had the privilege of appearing on two of the biggest TV shows in the UK, travelling around the world and building houses while creating unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships.’

RBA Raises Interest Rates Amid Governor’s Warning on Inflation’s Recession Risk – Live Updates

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During her routine press conference following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) latest cash rate decision, Governor Michele Bullock addressed the current state of the economy.

“In the latter half of last year, the economy expanded at a rate surpassing our potential growth expectations. We’ve also observed a slight tightening in the labor market, contrary to our previous predictions of stability. Meanwhile, core inflation remains elevated,” Bullock commented.

She added, “This collection of data indicates that there is marginally more excess demand in the economy than we anticipated in February, leading to somewhat intensified inflationary pressures.”

The economy experienced a 2.6% growth in the December quarter compared to the previous year, significantly exceeding the RBA’s potential growth estimate of 2%.

Core inflation climbed to 3.4% for the year ending in January, up from 3.3% at the close of December 2025. Additionally, the unemployment rate has remained at a historic low of 4.1%.

Bullock said that, while higher energy prices triggered by the war in the Middle East would contribute to inflation, they weren’t the reason behind today’s decision.

“Inflation was already too high, reflecting the fact that demand is outstripping supply. Higher fuel costs will not slow demand enough on their own to address this. If we do not act, these price pressures will spread and the eventual adjustment would be harder.”

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Parents Allegedly Compel Daughter to Consume Homemade Hot Sauce Despite Allergy, Following Ink Incident with Family Cat, Police Report

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Parents Allegedly Compel Daughter to Consume Homemade Hot Sauce Despite Allergy, Following Ink Incident with Family Cat, Police Report

Robert Elderidge and Ashley Elderidge (Brevard County Sheriff”s Office).

In a troubling case out of Florida, a couple is under investigation for allegedly subjecting their daughter to harsh punishments, including forcing her to consume homemade hot sauce despite her known allergy. The incident reportedly began when the young girl shared with a school resource officer that her parents had been mistreating her, prompting an inquiry by local authorities.

Robert and Ashley Elderidge, aged 38 and 37 respectively, are facing accusations of child abuse in Cocoa, a city located approximately 45 miles from Orlando. The investigation unfolded after the girl confided in the officer about her ordeal, which led to an interview with a child protection team coordinator to delve deeper into the allegations.

During her interview, the girl recounted to the police, “They whoop me with a belt … a wooden spoon,” indicating a pattern of physical abuse. She further revealed that her father left her with bruises and welts on her left thigh, inflicted by both his hand and a belt. The girl explained that the punishment stemmed from her involvement in what she described as an “experiment” that resulted in “ink on the cat,” leading to her being struck 15 times, according to the affidavit.

Moreover, the girl disclosed that her mother compelled her to swallow homemade hot sauce concocted from red peppers, onions, and oil on 10 separate occasions, despite her allergy to the ingredients. This disturbing claim was noted in the police complaint, highlighting the severe nature of the disciplinary measures imposed by her parents.

The girl also said her mother created homemade hot sauce from “red peppers, onions and oil” and forced her to ingest a spoonful even though she is allergic to it, the complaint stated. This occurred on 10 different occasions, per cops.

“According to the victim, when she doesn’t want to drink the hot sauce, ‘Ashley’ would hold [the victim’s] nose closed, which prevented her from being able to breathe,” cops wrote. “The victim stated that the hot sauce made her stomach hurt and causes her to vomit.”

A doctor who examined her determined she suffered from “bizarre” physical abuse, according to police. The doctor also found numerous injuries on the victim, including bruises and three “long, parallel welts on her back thigh,” officers wrote.

Cops spoke with Robert Elderidge and he allegedly said that he “whooped her a—.” He claimed he “intended to strike her buttocks but that he struck her legs instead,” the affidavit said. Ashley Elderidge allegedly admitted to feeding the girl hot sauce because she lied about putting the ink on the cat.

Both parents were arrested and taken to the Brevard County Jail, where they remain on a $5,000 bond. Their next court date is set for April 7.

Unveiling the Sleep Habit Linked to Increased Dementia Risk: What You Need to Know

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Unveiling the Sleep Habit Linked to Increased Dementia Risk: What You Need to Know

An Australian-led research team suggests that frequent distressing dreams might be an early indicator of dementia risk. Their study tracked over 10,000 individuals aged between 60 and 89 over a period, focusing on how often these participants experienced unsettling dreams each week.

The researchers categorized these unsettling dreams as nightmares or bad dreams—intense experiences that can awaken the dreamer.

Dr. Darren Lipnicki, the study’s lead author, explained, “Nightmares are the disturbing dreams that wake a person up, but there are also other intense dreams that don’t necessarily interrupt sleep but have similar emotional impact.”

Over 10,000 adults aged between 60 and 89 were followed over time and asked how many times a week they would have disturbing dreams.
Over 10,000 adults aged between 60 and 89 were followed over time and asked how many times a week they would have disturbing dreams. (Nine)

Approximately 25% of the participants reported having disturbing dreams. This international study, involving experts from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, identified a potential connection between frequent bad dreams and an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.

Nearly a quarter of all participants said they experience disturbing dreams, and the study, an international collaboration featuring scientists from Europe, Asia and the Americas, has found a potential link to having more bad dreams and developing dementia later in life.

Adults between 60-69 who reported experiencing bad dreams are four times more likely to develop dementia.

Adults between 60-69 who reported experiencing bad dreams are four times more likely to develop dementia.
Adults between 60-69 who reported experiencing bad dreams are four times more likely to develop dementia. (Nine)

“We found the strongest association in people in their 60s, which may suggest that disturbing dreams could be an early marker of dementia risk for some individuals,” Lipnicki said.

Researchers say the do not know the reason why bad dreams and dementia could be linked, but they believe it could be a sign of early changes in the brain chemistry, as well as the impacts of long-term chronic stress on the brain.

It found men were far more likely to experience this link, with Lipnicki stating there was little evidence for women to be affected by this new phenomenon.

“I think the reason for this has to do with the pathology and the type of dementia that’s involved,” he said.

lead author Dr Darren Lipnicki said.
ead author Dr Darren Lipnicki described nightmares as “disturbing dreams that wake the sleeper up”. (Nine)

However, he was at pains to suggest it wasn’t a set in stone finding, instead that it could be used to guide future research on the issue.

This is especially important as our population begins to age.

“It’s important to emphasise that not everyone who experiences disturbing dreams will go on to develop dementia,” he said.

“However, the findings suggest that frequent disturbing dreams – particularly in men and adults in their 60s – may warrant further investigation in future research.”

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Fox News Anchor Criticizes Media for Public Misinformation on Iran Conflict

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Fox News Anchor Criticizes Media for Public Misinformation on Iran Conflict
Fox News' Brit Hume slammed liberal media stars as hypocrites for declaring the conflict in Iran a 'stalemate' with the US and Israel. The network's chief political analyst presented a revealing hypothetical as a response to comments from Whoopi Goldberg, Joe Scarborough and Symone Sanders Townsend about the ongoing war. He scoffed at the anchors' notion that Trump was 'not prepared,' hasn't revealed 'what the plan is,' in addition to the outrageous claim that the US could 'win every single battle' and still lose the war. 'For a moment, let's turn the situation around and assume a situation in which the United States is under attack from a major enemy,' Hume said.

Fox News’ Brit Hume has taken aim at prominent liberal media figures, accusing them of hypocrisy for labeling the conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel as a “stalemate.” In a pointed critique, Hume responded to comments made by Whoopi Goldberg, Joe Scarborough, and Symone Sanders Townsend regarding the ongoing war. He dismissed their assertions that former President Trump was “not prepared” and hadn’t outlined “what the plan is,” as well as the claim that the US could “win every single battle” yet still lose the war. Hume proposed a thought-provoking scenario: “Imagine if the United States were under attack from a major adversary,” he suggested.

Beyond the Blockade 

He asked viewers to imagine Iran were instead bombing the US and 'ranging freely over our skies with no resistance, bombing at will, sending missiles at will, attacking our vessels, attacking our ballistic missile systems, attacking our aircraft at will.' Hume also envisioned a scenario where Iran has 'killed the president and wiped out his Cabinet and countless officials in the echelons below.' He then wondered how people would react if the US responded by 'shutting off a major waterway that we need for our economy.' His conclusion on that thought experiment: 'Do you think anyone would be saying that this is, as Walter Russell Mead put it today, a stalemate? I don't think so.' The clips prior to Hume's take all seemed to build a negative narrative against the war, which is now in its third week. 'It's becoming clear, all the time frankly, was not prepared for that war to last,' Sanders said.

Hume invited viewers to consider a scenario where Iran was bombing the US, moving freely through American skies without resistance, and launching missiles and attacks at will. He further imagined Iran having “killed the president and wiped out his Cabinet and numerous officials down the ranks.” Hume pondered how Americans would react if the US retaliated by “shutting off a major waterway crucial for our economy.” He concluded by questioning whether anyone would call such a situation a stalemate, as suggested by Walter Russell Mead. The clips leading up to Hume’s analysis seemed to paint a negative picture of the war, now entering its third week. Sanders remarked, “It’s becoming clear that we were not prepared for a prolonged conflict.”

The Vietnam Shadow 

Goldberg asked: 'Are we any closer to finding out what the plan is here?' Scarborough compared the situation to the Iraq War. 'Here we find ourselves, again in a situation where we could actually win every single battle and still lose the war,' he said. Host Martha MacCallum agreed with Hume and wondered how liberals would cover the war if roles were reversed. 'Yeah, no, it’s a great point, and it always helps to flip something around and think about what the coverage would be like in that situation,' she said. 'And people wouldn’t be saying of those who are invading us or firing missiles all over our country and killing the president, "Gee, I wonder why they haven’t defined how long it’s going to take.'" Earlier Tuesday, President Trump continued to face questions regarding the development, plans and timeline for the war, however. 'Are you afraid that if you put boots on the ground in Iran , it could be another Vietnam?' one reporter asked. 'No,' Trump shot back, adding, 'I'm not afraid of anything.'

Goldberg wondered aloud, “Are we any closer to discovering the plan?” Scarborough drew parallels to the Iraq War, noting, “We find ourselves once again in a situation where we could win every battle but still lose the war.” Host Martha MacCallum echoed Hume’s sentiments and speculated on how liberal media might cover the war if the roles were reversed. “It’s a valid point, and it’s always insightful to flip the scenario and consider how the coverage might look then,” she commented. “No one would ask those attacking us, ‘Why haven’t they defined how long this will take?'” Meanwhile, President Trump faced inquiries about the war’s developments and plans. When asked if he feared that deploying troops to Iran could lead to another Vietnam-like situation, Trump firmly replied, “No, I’m not afraid of anything.”

The president has previously said that he would deploy ground troops if 'necessary,' but he has offered few details on what scenario would prompt a boots-on-the-ground invasion. He also said during the sit-down with the Taoiseach that the US has contemplated destroying Iran's energy infrastructure. 'We could take out their electric capacity in one hour,' he said, adding, 'there's nothing they can do.' Though the president said the war should only last weeks, there is concern among administration officials that the offensive could last much longer. Three sources familiar with the matter told Axios that the Middle East conflict could run into September, a much longer timeline than Trump has ever discussed publicly. Americans are against sending in troops, according to the latest Quinnipiac survey of 1,000 US voters published March 9. The results showed that 74 percent of respondents oppose sending ground troops into Iran. A majority, 53 percent, said they are against the war altogether.

The president has previously said that he would deploy ground troops if ‘necessary,’ but he has offered few details on what scenario would prompt a boots-on-the-ground invasion. He also said during the sit-down with the Taoiseach that the US has contemplated destroying Iran’s energy infrastructure. ‘We could take out their electric capacity in one hour,’ he said, adding, ‘there’s nothing they can do.’ Though the president said the war should only last weeks, there is concern among administration officials that the offensive could last much longer. Three sources familiar with the matter told Axios that the Middle East conflict could run into September, a much longer timeline than Trump has ever discussed publicly. Americans are against sending in troops, according to the latest Quinnipiac survey of 1,000 US voters published March 9. The results showed that 74 percent of respondents oppose sending ground troops into Iran. A majority, 53 percent, said they are against the war altogether.

The president was also confronted about the news that his top counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, resigned over the war. 'I always thought he was a nice guy, but I thought he was very weak on security. Very weak on security. I didn't know him well, but I thought he seemed like a pretty nice guy,' Trump said. 'But when I read his statement, I realized that it's a good thing that he's out, because he said Iran was not a threat.' Kent resigned early on Tuesday and published a letter publicly noting how he 'cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran.' 'Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby,' Kent said in his dramatic public break-up with the administration.

The president was also confronted about the news that his top counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, resigned over the war. ‘I always thought he was a nice guy, but I thought he was very weak on security. Very weak on security. I didn’t know him well, but I thought he seemed like a pretty nice guy,’ Trump said. ‘But when I read his statement, I realized that it’s a good thing that he’s out, because he said Iran was not a threat.’ Kent resigned early on Tuesday and published a letter publicly noting how he ‘cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran.’ ‘Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby,’ Kent said in his dramatic public break-up with the administration.

Ex-K-9 Officer Nancy Guthrie Questions Decision to Skip Cadaver Dogs in Recent Investigation

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Ex-K-9 Officer Nancy Guthrie Questions Decision to Skip Cadaver Dogs in Recent Investigation

A retired K-9 officer is voicing concerns over the public’s approach to the Nancy Guthrie investigation, questioning why cadaver dogs have not been utilized. This decision “defies logic,” he argues, as the case enters its seventh week with little progress.

“We’re just chasing shadows,” remarked Michael Gould, who previously served as a K-9 investigator with the NYPD and Nassau County Police Department.

However, Gould told Fox News Digital that it is highly probable that investigators are pursuing leads discreetly and may be closer to resolving the case than the public realizes.

“Cadaver dogs, or human remains detection dogs, are the primary resource available to detect the scent of missing individuals,” Gould explained on Tuesday. “These dogs are recognized in court as a scientific tool. It’s puzzling why the sheriff has opted not to deploy them.”

Three Pima Deputies examine a flyer taped to the mailbox outside Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson

In a related development, Pima County deputies were seen examining a flyer taped to the mailbox at Nancy Guthrie’s residence in Tucson, Arizona, on February 23, 2026. (Source: Michael Ruiz/Fox News Digital)

Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, is believed to have been abducted from her home in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills neighborhood against her will in the early hours of Feb. 1, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, like many local law enforcement agencies around the country, does not have its own cadaver dogs. They borrowed K-9s from the local Border Patrol office earlier in the case but are no longer deploying them as part of the investigation.

“There’s only two assumptions, two implications there, that A, she’s still alive, that’s one implication, or B, they’ve given up searching for her,” Gould said.

Nancy Guthrie and Savannah Guthrie posing together for a photo.

An undated photo of Nancy Guthrie and Savannah Guthrie provided by NBC in response to the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of the “Today” show host. (Courtesy of NBC)

He called on the sheriff to either deploy them in a pattern search or explain why that’s not happening.

“I stretch my head to think, without him guiding us, giving us answers to this, I can’t think of any other rationale why you would say we’re putting cadaver dogs on hold,” Gould said. “It defies logic.”

Nanos, for his part, told Fox News Digital earlier that if he deemed they were needed, he’d send them back out. He declined to discuss specific leads or evidence.

An investigator searching the grounds near Nancy Guthrie's property in the Catalina Foothills.

Law enforcement agents check vegetation areas around Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Feb. 11, 2026. (Ty ONeil/AP Photo)

“Anything is possible,” he said when asked if he believed Guthrie is still alive.

However, with the investigation dragging on for more than 40 days, Gould said the case does not fit the profile of an abduction.

“After six weeks, without proof of life, without anything else, the family has come to terms with the fact, I think, that this is a homicide investigation, and it’s got to be treated like that,” he said.

Investigators walking past houses and through a neighborhood in search of Nancy Guthrie

An investigator looks inside a culvert in the neighborhood where Annie Guthrie, daughter of missing Nancy Guthrie, lives just outside Tucson, on Feb. 10, 2026. (Ty ONeil/AP Photo)

In a heartbreaking Instagram video posted last month, Savannah Guthrie thanked millions of supporters for their prayers and acknowledged that her mother may no longer be alive.

The elder Guthrie’s pacemaker last synced with her Apple devices around 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 1. There was a light trail of blood outside of her front door, which authorities later said belonged to her. And nothing significant had been stolen.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos speaks to reporters in Arizona.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos speaks to the media in Catalina, Arizona, on Feb. 3, while answering questions about the search for Nancy Guthrie. (Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images)

Authorities issued a silver alert, describing Guthrie as a vulnerable adult whose life depends on prescription medication and who has mobility issues that could have prevented her from traveling far on foot.

WATCH: Nancy Guthrie’s Nest doorbell cam records masked suspect

Her Nest doorbell camera was missing, but the FBI and Google were able to recover video of a masked suspect at her doorstep. He visited her home at least once prior, according to federal law enforcement sources — on Jan. 11.

He is described as standing around 5 feet, 9 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches tall with a medium build. He remained unidentified as of Tuesday morning.

Two men were briefly detained as separate warrants were being served in connection with the case. Both were released without charges. The most recent was on Feb. 13 after the FBI towed his Range Rover from a Culver’s parking lot and raided his mother’s home, which is about 2 miles from Guthrie’s.

A Pima County Sheriff's deputy standing during a law enforcement operation at an intersection in Tucson, Arizon

Pima County officers at the intersection of Camino de Michael and East Orange Grove Road in Tucson on Feb. 13, 2026. The location is approximately two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home. (DWS for Fox News Digital)

“It was considered a kidnapping so they were investigating as a life and death situation — that’s why they executed a lot of search warrants that people questioned the legitimacy of the search warrant,” Gould said. “But if you’re thinking of the fact that somebody might still be alive and being held hostage, it’s different than a homicide investigation.”

Since then, updates have slowed to a trickle. But a task force of Pima County homicide detectives and FBI agents remains on the investigation.

“If there’s tips coming in, it’s not a cold case,” Gould said. “I feel confident that this is gonna be a solve, but not on our timeline.”

FBI agents inspect a Range Rover following a traffic stop related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance

A Pima County sheriff’s deputy inspects a Range Rover following a traffic stop in Tucson, Feb. 13, 2026. Sources tell Fox News Digital that the stop is connected to a search warrant served at a home near Nancy Guthrie’s house. (Kat Ramirez for Fox News Digital)

Tips could come in from someone in jail, from a relative of the suspect, a romantic partner or even an accomplice, he said.

“Very rarely is there only one person that knows what happened,” he told Fox News Digital.

Savannah Guthrie standing on the Today show set at Rockefeller Plaza.

Savannah Guthrie visits the “Today” show at Rockefeller Plaza in New York on March 5, 2026. (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

And although a mixed DNA sample is still undergoing analysis in a private lab in Florida, he predicts that genetics will play a key role in cracking the case.

“It’s gonna be resolved,” he said. “And people are going to be surprised by the outcome of it.”

There is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million for information that leads to Guthrie’s recovery.

The family is asking anyone with information to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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MAP: Route Details for Procession Honoring Capt. Cody Khork, Polk County Soldier Fallen in Operation Epic Fury

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MAP: Route Details for Procession Honoring Capt. Cody Khork, Polk County Soldier Fallen in Operation Epic Fury

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Today marks the solemn return of a local hero, as the remains of an area servicemember who lost his life in the Middle East are brought back home.

Army Reserve Capt. Cody Khork was among six U.S. servicemembers who tragically died in an air strike in Kuwait at the onset of Operation Epic Fury.

The 35-year-old was an alumnus of Florida Southern College, where he participated in the ROTC program, laying the foundation for his military career.

His father, James Khork, expressed his son’s unwavering dedication to his country.

“As a father, nothing is more devastating than losing a son,” he shared, adding, “He had a profound love for his troops and the army.”

According to friends, the captain’s patriotic passion was obvious in all aspects of his life. A.J. Jaffer recalled, “He asked my fiancé if he could wear a red, white, and blue bow tie and that, you know, just he lived and breathed the USA and that his, you know, honor and goal in life was to serve.”

Wednesday Capt. Khork will be honored as his remains return home to Polk County.

A law enforcement procession is planned from Lakeland Linder International Airport to Oak Ridge Funeral Home in Winter Haven.

Leaders with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said community members should expect delays along the route for approximately 2 hours. The procession is expected to start after 1 o’clock.

Prince William Joins Greg James for an Unforgettable Charity Bike Ride Adventure

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Prince William Joins Greg James for an Unforgettable Charity Bike Ride Adventure

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Prince William made an unexpected appearance alongside DJ Greg James for a charitable cause that left many pleasantly surprised.

BBC Radio 1’s Greg James is on a mission to cycle 1,000 kilometers from Weymouth to Edinburgh over the course of eight days, all in support of Comic Relief. The journey took an unexpected and exciting twist just outside Doncaster when Prince William joined the effort by hopping onto a tandem bike with James. Together, they cycled through the picturesque countryside of South Yorkshire.

Prince William rode with Greg James

Prince William rode with Greg James

Prince William expressed admiration for Greg’s dedication, acknowledging the effort and endurance required for such a demanding challenge. “What you’ve done is set an example about helping out. That’s the thing,” the Prince remarked, commending Greg’s willingness to endure “a bit of pain” for a worthy cause.

William praised Greg for going through “a bit of pain” to help others.

He said: “What you’ve done is set an example about helping out. That’s the thing.

“It’s volunteering some of your time, putting yourself through a bit of pain at the same time, and supporting others. It’s something we do very well in this country, but we don’t really shout about it enough.

“This challenge helps everyone see that. And it’s an amazing team effort. Huge well done, Greg.”

William hilariously claimed he was just a royal “lookalike” as they cycled past a school.

Greg shouted to cheering crowds: “It’s Prince William!”

But he added: “They just don’t believe it’s him. Why would they believe it?”

His regal ride partner quipped: “Exactly, they just think you’ve lost it. He’s hallucinating!”

He then shouted: “It’s a lookalike.”

Speaking after William’s departure, Greg admitted he was nervous when he realised he would be riding with the prince – who he worked with last month on a BBC Radio 1 mental health special – and admitted it was “the hardest [he had] gripped the handlebars” since he began the challenge.

He jokingly added to fellow BBC Radio 1 presenters Sam MacGregor and Danni Diston: “I didn’t kill the future king.”

The 40-year-old broadcaster – who is four days into the challenge – wasn’t aware William would be joining him and explained he had been diverted off his route to what appeared to be a truck stop, only to find the royal waiting for him.

He said: “I joked when we recorded a show together that he should get on the tandem, but I didn’t think he’d actually do it.

“To suddenly see him standing there was completely bizarre. I can’t believe I’ve been trusted to carry the future king around on a tandem.

“He didn’t need to do that, but it’s incredible that he’s used his time to support this and help spread the message.”

William revealed during the ride that the fundraising total had passed the £1 million mark, helped by a pledge from The Hunter Foundation to match donations up to that amount.


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