https://freerepublic.com/tag/epluribusstultus/ en-us Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:28:03 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4388979/posts The influx of troops, medics and weaponry follows the deaths of three American soldiers in Iranian weekend attack WASHINGTON—The U.S. is surging forces, medics and weaponry to the Middle East to give President Trump more muscular military options as he considers expanding the conflict against Iran, according to people familiar with the matter.In the past week, special-operations forces have deployed to the region from their U.S. bases, according to flight-tracking data and U.S. officials. Squadrons of jet fighters have been staged across the Middle East, and bomber aircraft at bases in the U.S. and U.K. are on high alert to... The Wall Stree Journal https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4388979/posts#comment Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:28:03 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4388967/posts he U.S. military's Central Command repeated an assertion on Tuesday evening that has been made by the Trump administration many times over the last two weeks, insisting that "despite Iranian aggression, the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial vessel traffic." Despite the U.S. president and military continuing to urge vessels to use a southern route through the strait, in defiance of Iran's threats, few shippers seem willing to risk it. The Joint Maritime Information Center in Bahrain, a military partnership that includes the U.S., said commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz fell to a three-week low on Tuesday... CBS News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4388967/posts#comment Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:19:08 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4388971/posts Video Transcript SummarySummary of the Alex Jones interview with pollster Mark Mitchell (omitting ads/promotions):Mark Mitchell, who rebuilt Rasmussen Reports' accuracy and methodology before leaving, launched HonestPoll.com after being silenced for critical commentary on Trump. He describes pressure from PACs/Trump donors after his polling and analysis warned against certain policies. He positions himself as committed to honest voter representation (in the George Gallup tradition) over pleasing clients.Key Polling Findings & WarningsIran War/Military Action: Mid-January polls (delivered to the White House) showed weak support for using U.S. military force to overthrow the Ayatollah — only 17% strongly approve, 21% somewhat approve, with... X.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4388971/posts#comment Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:01:31 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4388935/posts Carlson is effectively telling Iran: The man who would replace Trump does not support this war and would not have taken these actions. What conclusion does he expect Iran to draw from that? [What did Carlson say about Vance? ➤ Why is Carlson's statement dangerous? ➤ Did Tucker Carlson undermine Trump's deterrence? ➤ What was Trump's warning to Iran? ➤] By Duvi Honig. July 22, 2026. Tucker Carlson says that if JD Vance were president, the United States would not be at war with Iran. He missed the most critical point: We might instead be facing a nuclear Iran. Carlson... JPOST https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4388935/posts#comment Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:50:49 GMT