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Issue: 3/17/2026

Israel Takes Out Iran Leaders

Israel says it killed Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and widely considered the regime’s de facto leader, in an overnight strike carried out with U.S. intelligence support.

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the strike also took out Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani, the man who oversaw the brutal crackdown on Iranian protesters. Larijani is the highest-ranking official killed since the opening salvo that took out Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Day One of Operation Epic Fury. Tehran has not confirmed the deaths.

Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel is “undermining this regime” to give Iranians “the opportunity to take their destiny into their own hands.”★★★
Cuba Goes Dark, Trump Eyes Takeover

Cuba’s entire national power grid collapsed Monday, plunging all 10 million residents into darkness — the third major blackout in four months as the Trump administration’s oil blockade chokes off fuel shipments.

President Trump told Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy he believes he’ll have the “honor of taking Cuba”, calling the island a “failed nation” with “no money, no oil, no nothing.”

Cuba’s deputy prime minister announced the government would allow Cuban exiles to invest in companies on the island — a radical concession from the communist regime. President Díaz-Canel confirmed Friday that Havana is in talks with Washington.★★★
Kent Quits, Trump Says “Good”

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent resigned Tuesday in protest of the Iran war, calling it unjustified and blaming Israeli pressure for dragging the U.S. into the conflict.

Kent, a Gold Star husband and 11-tour combat veteran, is the first senior Trump official to quit over the war. President Trump dismissed him from the Oval Office, saying it’s a “good thing” he’s out.

A senior administration official told Fox News Kent was a “known leaker” who had been cut out of intelligence briefings months ago and played no role in Iran planning. Press Secretary Leavitt called Kent’s claims “false.”
Illinois Votes Today: Durbin’s Seat Up for Grabs

Illinois voters are heading to the polls today in a crowded primary to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. Democrats are split between Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Robin Kelly, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. Republicans hope to field a competitive nominee in November.

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Crenshaw Blames “Misinformation” for Blowout Loss

Ousted Rep. Dan Crenshaw told CBS his 15-point primary loss to Steve Toth was “basically a product” of online smears about stock trading. MAGA allies fired back: Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz said Crenshaw is “auditioning for a left-leaning TV gig.”

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Tuberville Doubles Down on Mamdani Post

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for Alabama governor, defended his post linking NYC’s socialist Muslim mayor to 9/11. Asked to explain Tuesday, Tuberville said, “I just go by his rhetoric,” while Democrats demanded an apology he won’t give

DHS Shutdown Hits Spring Break

The DHS shutdown is hammering airports during peak spring break travel, with TSA callout rates spiking above 50% at Houston Hobby and over 300 officers quitting. A TSA official warned that smaller airports may have to close entirely.★★★
House Dems Push Discharge Petition

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced a discharge petition launch for Wednesday, March 18, targeting a bill to fund TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard — while deliberately excluding ICE and CBP funding

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GOP Mail-In Fight Threatens SAVE Act Vote

Trump’s push to eliminate no-excuse absentee voting sent establishment RINOs into meltdown mode. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) are firm “no” votes, and aides say the motion to proceed Tuesday may not hit 51.

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  1. Trump Holds at 44% — Rasmussen’s Tuesday tracker: 44% approve, 54% disapprove, with a Presidential Approval Index of -16. Twenty-nine percent strongly approve, 45% strongly disapprove.
  2. Illinois Senate: Krishnamoorthi Leads — With voters heading to the polls today to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, Decision Desk HQ’s polling average shows Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi at 34%, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton at 30%, and Rep. Robin Kelly at 14%. Pritzker has poured $5 million backing Stratton, but Krishnamoorthi’s $30 million war chest may be too much to overcome.
  3. Military Still Popular — Eighty-one percent of likely voters view the U.S. military favorably, and most are confident America’s armed forces can deal with foreign enemies — a strong foundation of public support as Operation Epic Fury enters its third week.

 

  1. Iran’s Regime Is Crumbling
    Khamenei dead. Larijani dead. The Basij commander is dead. The new supreme leader hasn’t appeared publicly. Operation Epic Fury is dismantling the mullahs one strike at a time.
  2. Cuba’s Last Lights Going Out
    The island is dark, the government is begging exiles to invest, and Díaz-Canel is in secret talks with Washington. Maximum pressure works. Communist regimes collapse when you cut off the money.
  3. NATO Freeloaders Say “Not Our War”
    Germany says the Hormuz crisis isn’t their problem, while 20% of the world’s oil flows through the strait, and Europe imports more Gulf oil than it does. Trump is right to call them out.
  4. Minneapolis: A Deterrence Problem
    Over 1,000 auto thefts in two months under Walz and Frey — a 35% surge. The police chief blamed ICE. A retired trooper told Fox the real problem is simple: no consequences, more crime.

“When somebody is working with us that says they didn’t think Iran was a threat, we don’t want those people. They’re not smart people, or they’re not savvy people.”

-President Donald Trump, responding to Joe Kent’s resignation, Oval Office remarks, March 17, 2026

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I was born on 6 August 1956 in San Francisco, California to Janet and (the late) Richard Hovis. I grew up in Santa Monica, California where I attended elementary, junior high school, and high school (graduating in 1974), in addition to involvement in sports and recreation (Little League +, the Boy’s Club ++). Further, it was in elementary school – St. Augustine’s By-the -Sea Parish School that I found, and made the choice to truly journey with God. I attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1977 – seeking to become an architect, however, I was not accepted, and, as such, I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree. Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and studied City and Regional Planning at the Master’s level. I successfully completed one (1) year in a two (2) year program – I did not complete the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning – due to personal reasons. I returned to Santa Monica where I started (October 1979) my career as graphic designer with Exxon Company, USA. I spent five years with Exxon Company, USA. While working with Exxon Company, USA I was accepted into architectural school – Sci-Arc in Southern California, however, I did not attend preferring to stay with Exxon.. In 1982 I married Laura Flosi and in April 1983 we had our one and only child – Lauren Alain Hovis – a gift from God. We moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 from Los Angeles, where I went to work as a graphic designer with Kitchell CEM (from 1985 -1987). From 1987 – 1995 I was an independent contractor, and a registered representative in mortgage finance, financial management, graphic design, and drafting. Further, I attended the University of Phoenix and successfully obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1982. I was also a member of the Scottsdale Jaycees, where I became very involved in community events and projects. In 1994, I accepted a cartography position with the Defense Mapping Agency in Reston, Virginia. As such, I relocated from Phoenix to Reston. In 1998, I was accepted and worked as a Visual Information Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2002, I worked as a Support Officer until my retirement (due to a need for shoulder surgery) in September 2018. Away from my Federal Government service, I have been involved in various organizations and activities in Northern Virginia. In November of 2011, I married Rebecca Ouellette in Santa Monica, California. I reside in San Tan Valley, AZ with my two hamster - Jess and Timothy, our fish, our lizard - RJ Lizard., and our cats - Pearl and Grey. As to hobbies, I enjoy playing sports, attending sporting events, mentoring individuals from financial management to hamsters, building models, photography, travel, multimedia design, managing partner for RJ Hamster, and jazz – smooth jazz to a samba or a bossa nova. Love and God Bless, Peter – aka RJ Hamster Jo hi

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