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A Democratic senator has criticized U.S. spending on the current war with Iran, calling it “appalling” and warning that the conflict is costing the United States about $1 billion per day. What the senator said

• Patty Murray, a Democratic senator from Washington, condemned the scale of U.S. funding for the war.
• She argued that pouring billions into the conflict while Americans face domestic challenges is unacceptable.

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Leaders and analysts use this argument to stress that wars—such as those linked to the long-running Israeli–Palestinian conflict—tend to:

• Create humanitarian crises rather than political solutions
• Deepen mistrust and radicalization
• Destroy infrastructure and economies
• Delay diplomatic solutions

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Trump announced the move on March 5, 2026, removing Noem from the post after growing criticism of her leadership at the Department of Homeland Security.

The decision came days after a tense congressional hearing where lawmakers from both parties grilled her over policies and spending decisions.

Her tenure had been controversial, particularly over aggressive immigration enforcement and DHS spending issues, including expensive ad campaigns and aircraft purchases.


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The U.S. military (U.S. Central Command / CENTCOM) has officially confirmed that three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait in what they describe as an apparent “friendly fire” incident involving Kuwaiti air defenses.

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U.S. President Donald Trump publicly declared that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes against targets in Iran, saying “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead.”

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Iran has activated a constitutionally mandated interim leadership council that temporarily assumes the duties of the Supreme Leader until a new one is chosen. This council includes the president, the head of the judiciary, and a cleric from the Guardian Council — a stop-gap measure to maintain the functioning of state institutions.

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Demonstrators in cities such as Richmond Hill (near Toronto) and Vancouver took part in rallies that shifted from protesting the Iranian regime to cheering and dancing when unconfirmed news broke about Khamenei’s death, with some waving flags and honking car horns.

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President Donald Trump publicly declared that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a series of coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel on Feb. 28, 2026. He posted on his social media platform that “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead.”

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Thousands of Iranian-Canadians and other demonstrators rallied in various Canadian cities — including Montreal, Ottawa, Richmond Hill (near Toronto), and Vancouver — not primarily to protest Canada’s government, but to support anti-regime change in Iran and welcome the blows to Iran’s clerical leadership. Many expressed hope that the strikes could hasten the end of the Islamic Republic after decades of repression.

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Rejecting Trump’s Attacks on Canada
Poilievre said “What President Trump says about Canada is wrong,” directly challenging the U.S. leader’s rhetoric — including threats about tariffs and other economic pressure. This marks one of the clearest disparaging references to Trump in a high-profile speech.

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