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Get an unbiased take on the news stories leading the day. Join Straight Arrow News for a few minutes, five days a week, to stay ahead of the never-ending news cycle. Bringing you fact-based news for a balanced view with reporting you can trust.

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Iran deal pauses fighting, Hormuz control looms; GOP wins Georgia seat

4/8/2026
A two-week ceasefire is now in place between the U.S. and Iran. The focus shifts to whether it holds — and whether shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes. Plus, Republicans hold a key House seat in Georgia with a double-digit win. But the race now heads to another primary and likely a November rematch. And NASA releases stunning new close-up images of the moon from Artemis II’s flyby. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Duration:00:09:30

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Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump deadline nears; Artemis crew heads home

4/7/2026
Iran rejects a 45-day ceasefire and holds its position as fighting continues. President Donald Trump’s deadline to strike key infrastructure now moves front and center. Plus, the Artemis II crew heads back to Earth after a record-setting lunar flyby. Astronauts travel farther from Earth than any humans ever. And voters head to the polls in a Georgia runoff election with an outcome that could shift control of the House. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Duration:00:08:29

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Hormuz tensions spike as Trump warns Iran; Artemis nears moon flyby

4/6/2026
President Donald Trump sets a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warns of “hell” if it doesn’t. Fighting has escalated this morning with new strikes and missile attacks as time runs out. Plus, Trump endorses Steve Hilton in California’s gubernatorial race, narrowing the GOP path to the general election in the state’s top-two system. And NASA’s Artemis II crew enters the moon’s orbit path ahead of Monday’s flyby. Astronauts are set to travel farther from Earth than any humans ever. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, April 6, 2026.

Duration:00:10:41

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US destroys Iran bridges, more targets ahead; Bondi still called to testify

4/3/2026
The U.S. strikes three key bridges inside Iran, and President Donald Trump warns power plants could be next. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forces out the Army’s top general. A close ally steps in as the Pentagon tightens control of leadership. And Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi. But lawmakers are still pushing to compel her testimony on the Epstein files. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, April 3, 2026.

Duration:00:08:15

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Trump vows more Iran strikes; Artemis II launches toward the moon

4/2/2026
President Donald Trump says the war in Iran will continue until objectives are met. As of Thursday morning, there is no timeline and no clear off-ramp. Plus, nearly three dozen countries scramble to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran disrupts a key oil route. The U.S. steps back, forcing allies to figure it out. And Artemis II blasts off and heads toward the moon. The first real test is now underway, with astronauts already in deep space. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Duration:00:10:37

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Trump eyes Iran war exit, may attend SCOTUS birthright citizenship hearing

4/1/2026
Ahead of a prime-time address Wednesday night, President Donald Trump says the U.S. could end its offensive in Iran within weeks, even as forces surge into the region. Plus, the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship as Trump says he may attend. He would be the first sitting president ever to appear at oral arguments. And NASA targets a crewed moon launch tonight for the first time in more than 50 years. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Duration:00:10:08

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US strike hits Iran nuclear hit as gas tops $4; Trump unveils Miami library tower

3/31/2026
The U.S. hits a key nuclear site in Iran with a bunker buster strike, targeting a facility tied to enriched uranium. Plus, lawmakers leave Washington with no deal as the DHS shutdown drags on, putting pressure on airport operations and security funding. And Army helicopters fly low and hover outside Kid Rock’s Nashville home in a training run caught on video. The footage triggers a military review into whether flight rules were followed. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Duration:00:08:47

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Trump eyes Iran oil takeover; US allows Russian oil to Cuba

3/30/2026
The U.S. weighs seizing Iran’s oil and a key export island as the war enters week five. Plus, a Russian oil tanker heads to Cuba with more than 700,000 barrels of fuel, and with President Donald Trump’s blessing. And Transportation Security Administration workers are expected to start getting paid again this week. The question now is whether enough return to ease long security lines at airports. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 30, 2026.

Duration:00:10:17

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DHS funding bill heads to House; Judge says Anthropic not a ‘supply chain risk’

3/27/2026
A Department of Homeland Security bill heads to the House after the Senate approved funding to end the partial government shutdown and pay the Transportation Security Administration. Plus, a judge says Anthropic AI is not a “supply chain risk,” temporarily blocking two Trump administration actions against the company. And President Donald Trump is breaking with tradition and will soon become the first sitting president to have his signature on paper currency. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 27, 2026.

Duration:00:09:15

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Iran stalls talks, threatens Hormuz fees; GOP blocks DHS deal

3/26/2026
President Donald Trump says Iran wants a deal, but Iran insists there are no talks. The stalemate continues Thursday morning, and the risk of escalation increases. Plus, support for the war is dropping as the U.S. ramps up military pressure. New polling shows public backing slipping. And airport lines are stretching for hours as TSA workers call out without pay. Staffing gaps are widening, and delays are getting worse, not better. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Duration:00:10:48

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Trump proposes Iran deal, readies troops; Democrat flips seat that includes Mar-a-Lago

3/25/2026
A 15-point U.S. plan to end the war goes to Iran. Tehran rejects talks and says Washington is only “negotiating with itself.” Plus, the U.S. prepares to deploy 82nd Airborne troops to the Middle East. Approved orders and near-term timing point to a growing ground buildup. And NASA shifts its moon strategy to build a permanent base. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Duration:00:09:45

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Iran denies US talks; DHS funding negotiations gain ground

3/24/2026
President Donald Trump says Iran wants talks to end the war. But Iran rejects that outright and says there are no negotiations. Plus, a jet barrels down the runway at LaGuardia and slams into a fire truck cleared to cross. New details show how a routine response turned into a deadly collision. And long lines stretch at airports with ICE agents now deployed during the shutdown. Overnight talks produce a new proposal that could fund TSA and most of DHS while leaving out key parts of ICE. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Duration:00:11:04

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Air Canada runway crash kills 2; Iran Hormuz crisis jolts oil supply

3/23/2026
A passenger jet collides with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport. Two people are dead as investigators work to determine how both ended up on the same runway. Plus, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staffing shortages stretch airport lines for hours. On Monday, the Trump administration will send U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to airports to keep travelers moving. And a U.S. deadline on Iran hits over the Strait of Hormuz. Washington is threatening strikes if the waterway isn’t reopened by this evening. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 23, 2026.

Duration:00:10:32

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Trump warns Iran over Qatar attack; FBI probes Kent over intel leak

3/19/2026
Iran strikes a major gas facility in Qatar, and President Donald Trump warns the U.S. will respond if it happens again. Plus, oil prices move past $100 a barrel, pushing gas prices higher across the U.S. Drivers are now paying more at the pump as the global supply tightens. And senators press Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on whether Iran posed an imminent threat before U.S. strikes. But she declines to give a direct yes-or-no answer. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Duration:00:11:41

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Iran strikes Israel in retaliation for killing; Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary

3/18/2026
Iran fires missiles into Israel after the killing of a top security official. Strikes hit near Tel Aviv, killing civilians as Iran vows more attacks. Plus, the SAVE Act heads to a prolonged Senate fight as Republicans move it forward without the votes to pass. And a meteor streaks across the eastern sky. The explosion triggers a sonic boom strong enough to shake homes. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Duration:00:11:51

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US embassy hit in Baghdad; Trump officials push for Cuba shakeup

3/17/2026
Israel says it has killed two top Iranian leaders as new attacks hit U.S. targets. The conflict expands with drones targeting the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. Plus, a new report says the Trump administration is pushing Cuba to remove its president during ongoing talks. And a judge blocks RFK Jr.’s overhaul of childhood vaccine recommendations, halting the changes and freezing the advisory panel’s actions. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Duration:00:10:33

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Iran strikes Gulf allies again; Nationwide storm brings snow, tornado risk

3/16/2026
Iran strikes Gulf targets again. Drone and missile attacks hit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as Tehran denies seeking talks. Plus, President Donald Trump pushes other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz as attacks on tankers squeeze global oil supply. And blizzard winds collide with wildfire conditions across the Plains. Massive fires spread in Nebraska while snow and bitter cold slam the Midwest. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 16, 2026.

Duration:00:09:48

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ISIS-linked gunman kills Old Dominion professor; US refueling plane crash kills 4

3/13/2026
A convicted ISIS supporter opens fire inside a college ROTC class, killing a military veteran who led the department. How cadets stopped the rampage, including one who stabbed the attacker. Plus, an explosives-filled car crashes into a synagogue in Michigan and barrels inside the building. What investigators are learning after security confronts the suspect. And explosions rock Tehran as thousands fill the streets during a major demonstration. The violence comes as four U.S. service members are confirmed killed in a refueling plane crash in Iraq. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 13, 2026.

Duration:00:11:21

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Iran hits oil tankers in the Gulf; Trump insists US already won war

3/12/2026
Oil briefly jumps back above $100 a barrel after attacks on tankers in the Persian Gulf. Now the U.S. and its allies prepare a massive release of emergency reserves to steady markets. Plus, intelligence shows Iran had considered drone attacks on targets in California. Now the western state remains on high alert. And President Donald Trump takes his beef with Republican Rep. Thomas Massie to the lawmaker’s home turf. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Duration:00:10:36

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Iran launches major barrage; Ships hit in Strait of Hormuz attacks

3/11/2026
Iran claims it launched its heaviest operation of the war, firing missiles and drones across the region. Plus, Iran is accused of preparing to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. military is responding. And investigators search Jeffrey Epstein’s former New Mexico ranch after newly released files renewed scrutiny of the property. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Duration:00:09:24