A bare majority of likely Republican voters say Israel has too much influence over U.S. foreign policy weeks into the Iran War, a poll shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation shows. Just over half — 51% of Republicans — answered “yes” when asked “Does Israel have too much influence over American foreign policy?” compared to 43% who said “no,” according to a Democracy Institute national survey of U.S. likely voters released Monday. Meanwhile, 63% of all voters, including 74% of Democrats, agreed that Israel has too much influence. #usa #politics #news

Trump Appears to Shift Blame for Iran War to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth In recent public remarks, Donald Trump has distanced himself from responsibility for initiating the U.S. military conflict with gseth was among the first in his administration to urge military strikes, implying that the defense chief helped drive the move toward war — a shift in rhetoric that has raised eyebrows in Washington. This comes amid ongoing debate over the origins and strategy of the conflict, with some observers noting internal differences between military leadership pushing for continued operations and political efforts to explore negotiations or a ceasefire. While Trump has highlighted purported diplomacy and “productive” talks with Iran, Iranian officials have denied direct negotiations with the U.S. — intensifying questions about what role different advisers and leaders played in decisions that led to military escalation. #Headlines360 #TrumpNews #PeteHegseth #USPolitics #IranWar #Geopolitics

Germany’s President Calls War on Iran a “Disastrous Mistake” Frank-Walter Steinmeier has issued one of the strongest European criticisms yet, describing the war involving Iran as “a disastrous mistake.” He warned that military action by the United States and Israel could deepen regional instability and potentially raise serious questions under international law. Steinmeier also questioned whether claims of an imminent threat were sufficient to justify the conflict. His remarks reflect growing unease within Germany and across parts of Europe, where leaders are increasingly calling for diplomatic solutions instead of further escalation. As tensions rise, the divide between some European governments and Washington highlights the broader global debate over how the crisis should be handled. #Germany #Iran #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #GlobalTensions

A controversial exchange is gaining traction after comments from a pastor connected to Pete Hegseth called for the death of Texas Democrat James Talarico during a podcast appearance. The remarks drew immediate attention for their intensity—but Talarico’s response took a very different tone, emphasizing faith, love, and rejection of political violence. The moment is now fueling a wider conversation around religion in politics, rhetoric, and how public figures respond to extreme attacks.

Piers Morgan Calls Israel’s Strikes on Iran a “Red Line” Commentator Piers Morgan has weighed in on the escalating conflict, calling Israel’s attacks on Iranian energy facilities a definitive red line. Targeting non-military infrastructure marks a potential shift from defense to economic warfare — and raises fears of severe retaliation. By hitting Iran’s energy hubs, Israel is directly threatening the country’s economic lifeline. Analysts warn this could spark a cycle of tit-for-tat strikes, further destabilizing the region and putting global energy markets at risk. Morgan’s remarks highlight the growing debate over where the boundary lies in international conflict — and whether hitting civilian-linked infrastructure makes a diplomatic solution even harder. As tensions rise, all eyes remain on Tehran’s response and the potential humanitarian and geopolitical fallout. #PiersMorgan #Israel #Iran #Geopolitics #MiddleEastCrisis #GlobalEnergy #BreakingNews