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Enten breaks down Hegseth’s unpopularity vs. past defense secretaries 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten runs the numbers on public opinion on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Audie Cornish’s “CNN This Morning” panel also breaks down Hegseth’s and President Trump’s request for $200 billion to fund the Iran war. 0:00 Harry Enten on Hegseth’s approval ratings 1:29 How does Hegseth’s approval compare with past Defense Secretaries? 3:10 Trump admin plans to ask Congress for $200B for Iran war funding 4:50 Republican lawmakers question $200B funding request Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #HarryEnten #PeteHegseth #News CNN is the world leader in news and information and seeks to inform, engage and [See More…]

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Trump admin ‘significantly underestimated’ Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure 0 (0)

The Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran’s willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes while planning the ongoing operation, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. President Donald Trump’s national security team failed to fully account for the potential consequences of what some officials have described as a worst-case scenario now facing the administration, the sources said. 0:00 Sources: Trump admin underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz 2:09 White House statement 3:04 Lt. Gen. Mark Schwartz (Ret.) on Iran war planning 4:22 Defense Secretary Hegseth: “don’t need to worry [See More…]

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Russia is helping Iran target US military: Sources 0 (0)

Russia is providing Iran with intelligence about the locations and movements of American troops, ships and aircraft, according to multiple people familiar with US intelligence reporting on the issue, the first indication that Moscow has sought to get involved in the war. Much of the intelligence Russia has shared with Iran has been imagery from Moscow’s sophisticated constellation of overhead satellites, one of the people said. It is not clear what Russia is getting in return for the assistance. 0:00 Russia giving Iran intel on US military targets, sources say 3:38 Secretary of Defense Hegseth asked about Russia’s involvement 4:45 [See More…]