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Rhiannon12866
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March 18, 2026
A Republican-controlled congressional committee just subpoenaed Pam Bondi to testify before Congress about "mismanagement " of DOJ's release - or failure to release - the Epstein files. - Glenn Kirschner - 03/17/2026.
Pam Bondi SUBPOENAED Over Epstein Files "Mismanagement"! - Glenn Kirschner
A Republican-controlled congressional committee just subpoenaed Pam Bondi to testify before Congress about "mismanagement " of DOJ's release - or failure to release - the Epstein files. - Glenn Kirschner - 03/17/2026.
March 18, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Tuesday for joint efforts in building up anti-drone defenses amid the war in Iran. In a speech to members of the British Parliament, Zelenskyy said that "right now, there are 201 Ukrainians in the Middle East and Gulf region, and another 34 are ready to deploy."
"If, together with partners in the Middle East, we build a system like Ukraine, they will be able to track attacks from Iran or from the Houthis in real time, analyze them, keep improving their defense, giving people critical infrastructure and trade routes," he told the audience which included UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. - 03/17/2026.
⚡Hall erupted in applause! Zelenskyy addressed war in London. Parliament SHOCKED by what was said - War & Politics 24
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Tuesday for joint efforts in building up anti-drone defenses amid the war in Iran. In a speech to members of the British Parliament, Zelenskyy said that "right now, there are 201 Ukrainians in the Middle East and Gulf region, and another 34 are ready to deploy."
"If, together with partners in the Middle East, we build a system like Ukraine, they will be able to track attacks from Iran or from the Houthis in real time, analyze them, keep improving their defense, giving people critical infrastructure and trade routes," he told the audience which included UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. - 03/17/2026.
March 18, 2026
Joe Kent, Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation today over the war with Iran. MS NOW Reporters David Rohde and Josh Einiger have the latest updates.
Former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg, Vice President and Director of Foreign Policy at The Brookings Institution Suzanne Maloney, and Princeton University Fellow Josh Lederman join Ana Cabrera to discuss the fallout over the conflict. - Aired on 03/17/2026.
'Striking revelation': Reaction to Joe Kent saying Iran posed 'no imminent threat' to U.S. - MS NOW Reports
Joe Kent, Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation today over the war with Iran. MS NOW Reporters David Rohde and Josh Einiger have the latest updates.
Former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg, Vice President and Director of Foreign Policy at The Brookings Institution Suzanne Maloney, and Princeton University Fellow Josh Lederman join Ana Cabrera to discuss the fallout over the conflict. - Aired on 03/17/2026.
March 18, 2026
Rep. Jared Moskowtiz (D-FL) joined CNN on Tuesday to discuss the war with Iran and the resignation of Joe Kent from the National Counterterrorism Center. - 03/17/2026.
'I'm Glad He's Gone': Jared Moskowitz Drops The Hammer On Joe Kent After He Resigned Over Iran War - Forbes Breaking News
Rep. Jared Moskowtiz (D-FL) joined CNN on Tuesday to discuss the war with Iran and the resignation of Joe Kent from the National Counterterrorism Center. - 03/17/2026.
March 18, 2026
March 17, 2026.
WATCH: Johnson refutes outgoing counterterrorism official's claim that Iran posed no imminent threat - PBS NewsHour
March 17, 2026.
March 18, 2026
While taking questions in the Oval Office, Trump addressed Joe Kent announcing his resignation as Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center over the war with Iran. - Aired on 03/17/2026.
Trump addresses Kent resignation: 'I always thought he was weak on security' - MS NOW Reports
While taking questions in the Oval Office, Trump addressed Joe Kent announcing his resignation as Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center over the war with Iran. - Aired on 03/17/2026.
March 18, 2026
To discuss Joe Kent’s comments about the Iran war and what his resignation says about the intelligence community, Nick Schifrin spoke with Nick Rasmussen. He directed the National Counterterrorism Center under the Obama administration. - Aired on 03/17/2026.
What Joe Kent's resignation says about U.S. intelligence and counterterrorism efforts - PBS NewsHour
To discuss Joe Kent’s comments about the Iran war and what his resignation says about the intelligence community, Nick Schifrin spoke with Nick Rasmussen. He directed the National Counterterrorism Center under the Obama administration. - Aired on 03/17/2026.
March 17, 2026
Joe Kent, the former director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, resigned from that position in protest on Tuesday. Kent refuted Trump's statements that Iran presented an imminent threat, and said the war was in Israel’s interest, but not the United States'. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. - Aired on 03/17/2026.
Who is Joe Kent, the counterterrorism official who resigned over the Iran war? - PBS NewsHour
Joe Kent, the former director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, resigned from that position in protest on Tuesday. Kent refuted Trump's statements that Iran presented an imminent threat, and said the war was in Israel’s interest, but not the United States'. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. - Aired on 03/17/2026.
March 17, 2026
John Brennan, Former CIA Director, Anne Applebaum, Columnist for The Atlantic, and Tom Nichols, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline: White House with reaction to explosive new reporting from the Wall Street Journal which details that Russia is working to support Iran by sharing satellite imagery and drone technology, which marks an escalation in Moscow to put itself at odds with the United States and Donald Trump. - Aired on 03/17/2026.
Report: Russia sharing satellite imagery, drone technology to support Iran in war with United States - Deadline - MS NOW
John Brennan, Former CIA Director, Anne Applebaum, Columnist for The Atlantic, and Tom Nichols, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline: White House with reaction to explosive new reporting from the Wall Street Journal which details that Russia is working to support Iran by sharing satellite imagery and drone technology, which marks an escalation in Moscow to put itself at odds with the United States and Donald Trump. - Aired on 03/17/2026.
March 17, 2026
John Brennan, Former CIA Director, Anne Applebaum, Columnist for The Atlantic, and Tom Nichols, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline: White House with reaction to Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigning from his position citing objection to the war that Donald Trump has plunged the country into with Iran, and how it represents a major fissure between Donald Trump and the base of followers that have elected him to the presidency. - Aired on 03/16/2026.
MAGA conspiracy theorist Joe Kent finds red line, quits Trump administration over Iran war - Deadline - MS NOW
John Brennan, Former CIA Director, Anne Applebaum, Columnist for The Atlantic, and Tom Nichols, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline: White House with reaction to Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigning from his position citing objection to the war that Donald Trump has plunged the country into with Iran, and how it represents a major fissure between Donald Trump and the base of followers that have elected him to the presidency. - Aired on 03/16/2026.
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