Florida Iran War Newswire

The Iran war drags on. Republicans are watching from the sidelines.

Six months into the war with Iran, the fighting continues, the costs are mounting, and Republicans in Congress are on the sidelines watching. The House returned from its roughly five-week recess on Monday and left Thursday without taking any votes on the …

List of America’s Dead in Iran War as Trump Calls Conflict ‘Small Potatoes’

President Donald Trump downplayed the war in Iran on Friday, characterizing the conflict as "small potatoes" despite the deaths of 18 American soldiers. Trump's remarks to reporters in the Oval Office echoed those of Vice President JD Vance …

Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"

Washington — An Air Force email from August and obtained by CBS News shows the Pentagon was instructing personnel to stop referring to ongoing U.S. military operations in Iran as "Operation Epic Fury" — three months after the Trump administration …

How the Iran War is Driving Up Everyday American Costs

NBC 100: See the Sports Moments That Defined the Century 05:42 Tony Romo Addresses 'Personal Failure' That Led to OWI Arrest 02:04 Now Playing How the Iran War is Driving Up Everyday American Costs 02:48 UP NEXT Deadlocked Jury in Lindsay Clancy …

Gas prices on track to break Labor Day record this weekend

LUTZ, Fla. — Gas prices are on track to break a Labor Day record this weekend, and diesel has hit an all-time high — a combination that could mean higher costs for consumers well beyond the pump. AAA reports the national average for a gallon of regular gas …

Gas prices set to break Labor Day record as diesel hits all-time high nationwide

LUTZ, Fla. — Gas prices are on track to break a Labor Day record this weekend, and diesel has hit an all-time high — a combination that could mean higher costs for consumers well beyond the pump. AAA reports the national average for a gallon of regular gas …

Trump Wants The Midterms To Be All About Him. Republicans Are Going Along.

President Donald Trump wants the midterm elections to be all about Donald Trump. Republicans think they have little choice but to go along. On Thursday night, a group of more than two dozen Republicans went to the White House Rose Garden to hear Trump …

Pentagon Using Cold War-Era Law to Revamp Supply Chain

By John T. Seward (The Washington Times) The Pentagon is leveraging its most powerful authorities to put missile production on “wartime footing” now that the U.S. war against Iran has burned through a significant amount of munitions. Major players in the …

Trump nominates Hung Cao as Navy secretary amid Iran war strain

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the post on a permanent basis, as concerns grow over pressure on the US Navy during the Iran war. Cao, a Navy combat veteran, has been serving as acting Navy …

With under 60 days until the midterms, there is still plenty of time to change the entire political map

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USS Abraham Lincoln Is Getting A Badly Needed Scrubbing While In Thailand

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. After pulling into Thailand looking very much like it just spent 286 days at sea, the U.S. Navy’s supercarrier USS Abraham …

Gas prices rise in Orlando as Iran war affects energy markets

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida gas prices jump as the Iran war continues to affect energy markets Central Florida drivers are paying more at the pump as the war in Iran continues to affect global energy markets. The average price for regular unleaded …

U.S. Air Force Seeks Anti-Aircraft Guns To Protect Its Overseas Bases

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The U.S. Air Force is seeking anti-aircraft gun system to help defend its air bases around the world from drones and cruise …

The President’s Passion Project

“President Trump loves the city,” a top ally in the construction endeavors said. “Washington is such a beautiful experiment, but it’s really incomplete.”Illustration by Max Guther Donald Trump, who initially made his name as a raffish real-estate fixture …

Trump downplays war with Iran, in which 18 US service members have been killed so far, as ‘small potatoes’ – as it ...

Trump downplays war with Iran, in which 18 US service members have been killed so far, as 'small potatoes'Donald Trump minimized the war with Iran while speaking with reporters in the Oval Office on Friday. When asked how he would describe the …

Iran Update, September 4, 2026

Data Cutoff: 2:00 PM ET The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute are publishing updates Monday through Friday to provide analysis on the war with Iran. Most updates cover events …

Orlando Health doctor and team bring life-changing medical care to Kenya

MELBOURNE, Fla. — A Melbourne orthopedic surgeon and a medical team recently traveled to Kenya to provide knee replacement surgeries and other medical care for patients who otherwise may not have received treatment. Dr. Kenneth Sands, an orthopedic surgeon …

Central Florida gas prices rise amid Iran war tensions

Pennsylvania Democrats denounce Fetterman as a ‘disgrace’ after WSJ report

A growing number of Pennsylvania Democrats have coalesced around a common cause: their frustration with the state’s senior Democratic senator. Two years out from the end of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s term, some Democrats in the state are demanding …

California Ambulance Association and Life-Assist Announce New Strategic Partnership

Two-year collaboration will strengthen engagement, education and support for California’s ambulance and EMS community SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California Ambulance Association (CAA) and Life- …

FIOR appoints James Patrick as Chief Technology Officer

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FIOR Group, the British technology company building the identity and enforcement layer for artificial intelligence, today announced the appointment of James Patrick CITP MBCS as …

Rapid Precision Castings Urges Earlier Legacy-Part Planning After Civil and Defense Engine Sustainment Announcements

Tooling-free investment casting gives aerospace sustainment teams another sourcing path when legacy suppliers or wax-pattern tooling are unavailable ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DDM Systems | Rapid Precision …

ERE Summit Brings Ford, Wells Fargo, CVS Health and Expedia to San Diego as TA Moves From AI to Execution

Juicebox joins as Gold Sponsor; John Baldino and Jackye Clayton host; Kyle Lagunas leads a new Executive Forum for senior talent acquisition leaders. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ask a room full of talent …

Harbin SHS Animal Rescue Confronts Dog Meat Market as Local Activists Join Fight

Rescuers in Harbin document dog trading, push authorities for enforcement and care for more than 1,500 rescued dogs. HARBIN, HEILONGJIANG, CHINA, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harbin SHS Animal Rescue, a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit …

HYSF SUBSEA Expands SubConn and SEACON-Compatible Underwater Connector Range

HYSF SUBSEA expands its SubConn and SEACON-compatible underwater connector range, giving subsea engineers more options for replacement and second-source supply. LANGFANG, SHANDONG, CHINA, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LANGFANG, China …

QuFi Pioneers Post-Quantum Verification Infrastructure for the Digital Asset Economy

New verification infrastructure enables quantum-resistant validation across blockchains, institutions, and tokenized assets without requiring network migrations or consensus changes HONG KONG, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the …

Author, Teacher, and Film Producer Raquel “Raqui” Ramsey Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Doctor Raquel R. Ramsey, popularly known as Raqui, is recognized as an author, a teacher and more recently a film producer. She is a woman with numerous engaging stories to …

Connecticut Students Can Now Make The First Financial Aid Request

Connecticut is one of three states that will go first nationally by using the MyAidAward AI-assisted student aid program STANFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Virginia will be among three states participating in the …

Suggs Law Firm P.C. Continues to Provide Dedicated Legal Counsel in Atlanta, Georgia

Eldridge Suggs IV Leads Firm with Client-Focused Strategies ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Suggs Law Firm P.C. reaffirms its commitment to offering comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses in …

New Ultra High-Definition Interconnect Printed Circuit Board Facility Launches in Michigan

Calumet Electronics’ Innovative New Facility is a Welcome Sign for U.S. Microelectronics Manufacturing WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) celebrates …

Only 12 Seats Remain for Rare Hands-On Commercial Fireground Training

Big-box tactics, long hose stretches, air management and fireground operations inside a 1.65 million-square-foot-facility INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Misfits Fire Training Foundation, in association with …

Space Force Association Opens Nominations for 2026 Spacepower Excellence Awards

The Space Force Association (SFA) is seeking nominations for awards for Innovation, Education, Media, and Human Exploration for 2026. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Space Force Association (SFA) is …

Blue Star Mothers of America Raises Awareness During National Suicide Prevention Month

Military mothers call for continued awareness, connection and support while reminding Americans that every Veteran life matters. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During National Suicide Prevention Awareness …

Matrix Wildfire Massive Area Fire Denial System, Opens Online Auction for Heavy Industrial Kinetic Strike Zone Asset

Matrix Wildfire, an industry leader in advanced wildfire defense, offers a Massive Area Fire Denial kinetic strike zone fire suppression asset at auction. BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matrix Wildfire, an …

Defense Leadership Forum Convenes National Small Business Government Contracting Conference

Brought Together Government, Military, and Small Business Leaders RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Defense Leadership Forum (DLF) convened the 2026 Small Business Government Contracting Summit this week in …

AGBESS and ZeroBase Energy Partner to Expand Resilient Power Solutions for the Public Sector

Partnership adds hybrid, mobile and deployable power systems to AGBESS's growing portfolio of resilience solutions for government and critical infrastructure. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AGBESS, a …

ITPS CANADA SECURES NEW $90 MILLION CREDIT FACILITY LED BY RBC AND EDC TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH

The new facility will fund ITPS Canada's expansion into a new North Bay facility, along with general corporate purposes, as the company builds on record growth LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ITPS Canada, a leading …

Spotter Global Wins Utah Business 2026 Innovation Award for Pioneering Holographic 3D Radar Technology

Spotter Global won a 2026 Utah Business Innovation Award for its new CH3D radar and GAX500-3D system, designed to counter evolving drone swarm threats. OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spotter Global, a premier …

FORMER CIA OFFICER’S BOOK EXAMINES WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS, OVERSIGHT, AND EXECUTIVE POWER

A firsthand examination of broken whistleblower safeguards, retaliation, failed oversight, and unchecked government power inside the Intelligence Community. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 2026 …