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Clockwise Politics News — US Defense Secretary Hegseth ignited controversy today, linking European immigration to historic D-Day invasions during a commemorative speech in France. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. Hegseth warned that the freedom won on D-Day could be temporary if leaders fail to defend against "different dangerous ideologies" and "invasion" on Europe's current beaches. His remarks echoed broader Trump administration criticisms regarding migration. President Trump issued a full pardon for former Republican Congressman Stephen Buyer, who had served nearly two years for insider trading.

Clockwise General News — A new exchange of fire in the Gulf is testing the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, marking a critical moment in regional stability. This is Clockwise general news, 2:30 PM Eastern. The latest escalation comes as the Trump administration continues to press Iran for a comprehensive deal, aiming to avert further global economic strain and potential hunger crises. In significant US political news, Democrat Xavier Becerra has successfully advanced to California's general election for governor, positioning himself as a leading contender. Becerra, a seasoned politician and former US health secretary, campaigned on his extensive experience in public office and his consistent opposition to President Donald Trump.

Clockwise General News — Breaking news this hour: U. and Israeli forces have engaged in renewed exchanges of fire with Iran, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio expresses optimism about potential nuclear talks. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern.

Clockwise General News — forces intercepted Iranian missiles and drones over the Strait of Hormuz. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern.

Clockwise Business News — US stock markets experienced a sharp downturn today, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq plunging significantly. Big technology stocks led this broad sell-off. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. 6%, marking its largest one-day drop since October, while the Nasdaq composite slumped 4.

Clockwise Politics News — President Trump has ordered acting DNI Bill Pulte to begin firing national security officials and reducing the intelligence community's size. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. This directive has met with bipartisan resistance in the Senate. Critics fear Pulte's lack of national security expertise could jeopardize a critical surveillance program's renewal. A federal judge in Boston today struck down a Trump administration immigration policy.

Clockwise General News — President Donald Trump has directed his acting Director of National Intelligence to begin firing national security officials. This move aims to significantly reduce the size of the intelligence community. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern. The President expressed a desire to make the intelligence community "smaller," believing many current personnel shouldn't be there. He wants the incoming acting DNI, Bill Pulte, to "shake it up.

Clockwise General News — Good morning, and welcome to Clockwise News. Former Trump administration National Security Advisor John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. In detail, John Bolton's plea deal could allow him to avoid prison time, resolving a criminal case that accused him of 18 counts related to diary-like notes containing sensitive information. Moving on to global diplomacy, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea next week, marking his first trip there in nearly seven years.

Clockwise General News — Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week, his first visit in nearly seven years. This high-profile state visit signals reinforced ties between the two nations. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. Experts suggest China aims to reassert influence over Pyongyang amid North Korea's growing cooperation with Russia. The visit also allows Kim Jong Un to demonstrate strong alliances to Washington.

Clockwise Business News — Wall Street surged today, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a new record high. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. 7%, reaching an unprecedented level, while the S&P 500 also rose 0.