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Clockwise General News — President Trump's ongoing war in Iran dominates headlines as he urged a skeptical electorate for more time. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern. Iran has continued firing on Israel and Gulf neighbors, even as Trump claims US military objectives are nearing completion. An AP-NORC poll found most Americans believe military action has been excessive. Republican Senators McConnell and Tillis broke with Trump today, criticizing his consideration of NATO withdrawal.

Clockwise General News — Welcome to Clockwise News. President Donald Trump declares U. forces are nearing the completion of their "core strategic objectives" in the ongoing war with Iran, a statement quickly followed by renewed missile attacks from Iran targeting Israel and Gulf neighbors. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern.

Clockwise General News — Iran has unleashed new missile attacks against Israel and Gulf states today. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. This comes after President Trump's address, where he spoke of winding down the Mideast war but also vowed to hit Iran "extremely hard. " Tehran has explicitly rejected ceasefire overtures. Global markets are reeling this morning as oil prices surged by up to seven percent following President Trump's remarks.

Clockwise General News — Tensions have dramatically escalated in the Middle East, with reports of missile attacks and drone strikes impacting oil infrastructure and prompting warnings of further conflict. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 9 PM Eastern. Moving on to other major news, NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a historic journey around the moon. This ten-day mission aims to propel humans farther into space than ever before, marking a crucial step towards future lunar and Martian exploration.

Clockwise Business News — Wall Street surged today on renewed hopes the Iran War may end soon. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. stocks climbed significantly after President Trump hinted at a quick withdrawal from the Middle East conflict, sparking investor optimism.

Clockwise Politics News — House Speaker Johnson, in a dramatic reversal, has joined Senate leaders and President Trump on a plan to end the 47-day partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. The proposed agreement aims to fully fund DHS, leveraging both appropriations and reconciliation legislative processes. This development follows Johnson's strong prior rejection of a similar bipartisan Senate-backed measure. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court today convened for pivotal oral arguments concerning President Trump's executive order attempting to restrict birthright citizenship.

Clockwise General News — Explosive claims today: President Trump alleged Iran's president requested a ceasefire, a claim swiftly and strongly denied by Iranian officials as "false and baseless. " This comes amidst rapidly escalating Mideast tensions. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern. Despite Trump's remarks, intense fighting continued, with Iranian drones striking an oil tanker off Qatar and Kuwait's airport. Global oil prices consequently surged past $4 a gallon, driven by fears for crucial supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Clockwise General News — The world is reeling from a fresh wave of attacks, as Iran has struck Kuwait's airport and an oil tanker off Qatar, with airstrikes simultaneously battering Tehran. This alarming escalation comes just hours before President Donald Trump is set to address the nation regarding the ongoing conflict. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. Moving on to the global financial landscape, oil prices have dipped below $100 a barrel, and Asian stock markets are experiencing a significant surge. This positive market reaction is fueled by renewed hopes for an end to the Iran war, following President Trump's indication of a potential U.

Clockwise General News — NASA is poised to launch the Artemis 2 mission today, sending astronauts on their first Moon-bound journey since 1972. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. This historic launch represents a critical stride in humanity's ambitious return to the lunar surface. The mission aims to test crucial systems and trajectories for future crewed landings. In economic news, Unilever has agreed to merge its extensive food division with U.

Clockwise General News — Global financial markets are reeling as escalating conflict in the Middle East sends oil prices soaring, darkening the world economic outlook. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 9 PM Eastern. We begin with the deepening global economic pain, as U. and Israeli attacks in the Middle East continue to escalate, driving up oil, natural gas, and fertilizer prices worldwide.