Clockwise Politics News — An American F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. One US crew member was rescued, while the search continues for a second. This marks the first American aircraft loss in Iranian territory during the five-week war. President Trump today proposed a record $1.

Clockwise General News — A massive data breach has exposed sensitive information for at least 25 million Americans, with Texas officials calling it potentially the largest in US history. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern. The breach hit government contractor Conduent, affecting Medicaid, children's health, and other public benefits data. Attackers were present from late 2024 to early 2025, stealing over 8 terabytes of data. Experts fully realized the impact in early 2026, raising concerns about delayed victim notifications.

Clockwise General News — Reports are coming in of Iranian missile attacks hitting a desalination plant and an oil refinery in Kuwait, setting the latter ablaze, while U. and Israeli forces continue their strikes on Iran. The conflict, now nearing its fifth week, has sent oil prices soaring. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern.

Clockwise General News — Myanmar's parliament has just elected a ruling general as president, solidifying military control. This is Clockwise general news, 6:30 AM Eastern. The move ensures the army remains firmly in charge, following a process widely criticized as undemocratic. International observers express deep concerns over the erosion of civilian rule. In space news, Artemis II astronauts have successfully rocketed toward the moon.

Clockwise General News — Global markets reel as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East escalates, sending oil prices soaring and demanding urgent international intervention. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 9 PM Eastern. First, to breaking political news, Attorney General Pam Bondi has been removed from her position. President Donald Trump announced her ousting, appointing Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General, marking a significant shake-up within the Justice Department. Moving on to the economy, Wall Street saw continued volatility today as stocks recovered some earlier losses.

Clockwise Business News — crude oil prices skyrocketed today, topping $114 a barrel, following President Trump's declaration of continued attacks on Iran without a clear timeline. This uncertainty is profoundly impacting global markets. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern.

Clockwise Politics News — President Trump just announced he will sign an executive order to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees during the ongoing 48-day partial government shutdown. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. This unilateral move bypasses Congress, which has been deadlocked on a funding resolution for weeks, drawing both praise and criticism. The shutdown has severely impacted federal workers and airport security. Separately, President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, replacing her with Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General.

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.