In breaking news today, what’s happening on the USS Gerald Ford navy warship? Let’s talk about this wild setback in Trump’s grand distraction plans for Iran and related US politics news updates.

Tune into Episode 380 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.

This politics news update was recorded on February 24, 2026.

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FURTHER READING

Miserable sailors moan about backed-up toilets aboard US warship as deployment is extended amid mounting Iran tensions

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15580349/US-navy-warship-sailors-toilets-iran-trump.html

7 Experts on the Risk of a Wider War with Iran

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/02/24/iran-us-strikes-expert-forum-roundup-00794832

Joint Chiefs Chairman Flags Iran Attack Challenges

https://www.chosun.com/english/world-en/2026/02/24/4PBADIOHTJB6LFNSH5FFQGTQNU/

Trump warns Iran ‘time is running out’ for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly5pd459gko

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