US-Iran draft agreement talks show fresh progress but major hurdles remain. Secretary Marco Rubio warns NATO allies to prepare worst case plans if Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed.

Pakistan-mediated one-page memo aims for ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz reopening and phased sanctions relief. Some officials say announcement possible within hours with army chief visit planned. Iranian sources deny final draft claims calling nuclear demands a permanent deadlock. Sticking points …

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Treasury secretary says Iranian ships allowed to pass through Hormuz. the first non-Iranian tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz with its AIS on today. Iran’s missile fire rate has collapsed by 92%

U.S. Treasury Secretary on Strait of Hormuz: "The Iranian ships have been getting out already, and we’ve let that happen to supply the rest of the world." pic.twitter.com/TwK7tIFHV2 — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) March 16, 2026 BREAKING: US oil prices …

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BREAKING: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was suddenly pulled away from a live interview after being told “the President wants you right away”

BREAKING: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was suddenly pulled away from a live interview after being told “the President wants you right away” — Polymarket (@Polymarket) March 13, 2026 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was abruptly pulled from a live …

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Pentagon Pete Hegseth says the war is now Trump’s #1 priority, says boots on the ground will be needed… U.S. Secretary of Defense: “The war with Iran has only just begun.”

Hegseth vows US will 'go as far as we need' to topple Iranian regime as conflict escalates – including possible 'boots on ground' https://t.co/SjJSHS96ac pic.twitter.com/ylSuYEUuWk — New York Post (@nypost) March 9, 2026 JUST IN —🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇱 U.S. Secretary of Defense: …

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveals up to 10% of US budget is stolen each year. FBI investigations are being launched after $700 MILLION was found in Somali suitcases at Minneapolis airport.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveals up to 10% of US budget is stolen each year. — Remarks (@remarks) January 12, 2026 WASHINGTON — Hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars are being squandered on waste, fraud, and abuse …

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said: Stock trading by Congress members must end

http://twitter.com/1200616796295847936/status/2000689958886006822 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has renewed his call to end congressional stock trading, highlighting outsized returns by lawmakers that far outpace market benchmarks. In 2024, Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden’s portfolio surged 123.8%, compared with the S&P 500’s …

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Pentagon Briefing to ‘Gang of Eight’ U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine will brief the intelligence committee leaders & Senate and House leaders from both parties

via devdiscourse: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine will brief the ‘Gang of Eight’ lawmakers. This group comprises intelligence committee leaders and Senate and House leaders from both parties, receiving updates on significant …

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