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Senator Tom Cotton was on “Face the Nation” with host Margaret Brennan to discuss President Trump’s military action in Iran.
“We now turn to the Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton,” Brennan said.
“The President of the United States warned the American public that there could be casualties, American casualties. Does that mean the US is putting boots on the ground?” Brennan asked.
“No, Margaret. The President has been clear that what we should expect to see is an extended air and naval campaign that is designed not only to continue to set back Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but most importantly to destroy its vast missile arsenal,” Cotton said.
“One risk of that kind of campaign is that an aircraft could be shot down, and the President would never leave a pilot behind, so no doubt we have combat search and rescue assets in the region that are prepared to go in and extract any downed pilot, but barring that kind of unusual circumstance Margaret, the President has no plan for any kind of large scale ground force inside of Iran,” Cotton explained.
“Are you confirming that it is true that it is the United States that pinpointed his location, leading to his death?” Brennan asked of the supreme leader of Iran.
“No, Margaret, I can’t confirm anything about the intelligence that the United States intelligence community collects,” Cotton said.
Senator Cotton explained that the United States’ intelligence gathering methods are very advanced.
“I can tell you that of course, we have exquisite intelligence collection methods,” Cotton continued.
“Clearly, this operation is driven by intelligence, collected by Israel and the United States, that is once again proven that our nations have capabilities that no other nation on Earth has,” Cotton continued.
“We are seeing some succession planning happening inside Iran. Is this a managed regime change here, or is the United States betting on regime collapse?” Brennan asked.
“First I want to stress what happens next in the days ahead, and probably the weeks ahead. Iran does have a vast missile arsenal, and that is gonna be the priority objective for this military campaign is destroying that arsenal that threaten American troops,” Cotton explained.
“As far as the long-term future of Iran’s government, Secretary Rubio is right. I don’t think anyone can give you a simple answer,” Cotton said.
“We are gonna continue to hit their military capabilities and we are gonna continue to get their senior leadership,” Cotton continued.
Watch:

NEWS: Although President Trump has said to expect an extended air and naval campaign in Iran, Senate Intel Chair Tom Cotton tells @margbrennan “the president has no plan for any kind of large-scale ground force inside of Iran.” pic.twitter.com/1lVSXUEKGw
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) March 1, 2026

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Congressman Jim Baird’s wife died due to complications from a severe car accident, the representative announced on Sunday.
In January GOP Indiana Congressman Jim Baird, 80, and his wife were severely injured in a car accident.
Baird’s office said the lawmaker’s vehicle was struck.
“Today, the Office of Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement to provide an update on Congressman Baird’s recovery after his vehicle was struck in an accident,” Baird’s office said in a statement earlier this year.
“Congressman Baird is in the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, and he is extraordinarily grateful for everyone’s prayers during this time. Congressman Baird looks forward to continuing his work on behalf of Hoosiers. The Office of Congressman Baird will continue to provide services and support for those who need it. Congressman Baird and his office remain steadfast in their commitment to serving constituents and focused on advocating for Hoosiers at the highest levels of government.”
On Sunday, Congressman Baird announced his beloved wife of 59 years passed away:
The Office of Congressman Jim Baird is saddened to announce the passing of his beloved wife, Danise, following complications from injuries sustained in a car accident earlier this year.
Congressman Baird and Danise were married for 59 years, building a life centered on faith, family, and service. A devoted wife and loving mother of three, she was the foundation of their family and will be deeply missed. We ask that you keep the Congressman and his family in your prayers during this difficult time.

The Office of Congressman Jim Baird is saddened to announce the passing of his beloved wife, Danise, following complications from injuries sustained in a car accident earlier this year.
Congressman Baird and Danise were married for 59 years, building a life centered on faith,…
— Congressman Jim Baird (@RepJimBaird) March 1, 2026

President Trump said Baird’s accident was ‘pretty bad’ in remarks to Republicans at the Trump-Kennedy Center shortly after it happened.
“I also want to send our best wishes to Congressman Jim Baird and his wife, who were recovering from a car accident,” Trump said. “They’re going to be okay, but they had a pretty bad accident, and we’re praying that they get out of that hospital very quickly.”
News of the car accident comes after GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California died suddenly.
LaMalfa’s death, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation, and Baird’s hospitalization narrowed the Republican majority as the 2026 midterms get underway.
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New details have come to light on the Senegalese shooter in Austin, Texas, who opened fire upon a bar in Texas, killing two and injuring 14 others before he was shot dead by police. 
As The Gateway Pundit reported earlier, authorities received a call at 1:59 am for the shooting at Buford’s Bar on West Sixth Street near the University of Texas-Austin, and the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force was on the scene investigating this morning.
The shooter was later identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized immigrant from Senegal, who was living in Pflugerville, Texas.
Police reportedly also found a Quran in his car, and he was wearing a hoodie that said “Property of Allah” and a shirt that had Iranian representations on it.
MORE:
BREAKING: Austin Mass Shooter Identified as 53 Year Old Immigrant from Senegal Wearing “Property of Allah” and Iranian Flag Clothing – Quran found in car as FBI Investigates “Nexus to Terrorism”
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Pastor David Nasser, who fled Iran as a child with his family in 1979, was on “Fox News Sunday” with host Shannon Bream.
Pastor Nasser talked about how his family left during the Islamic Revolution.
“David Nasser was 9 years old in 1979, when his family fled the violent revolution happening in Iran. They came to the US, where David is now an author, pastor, and speaker,” Bream said.
“David, you and your family have an amazing story. How does the news of this weekend sit with you in light of that?” Bream asked.
“We are waking up to the hope that this is the dawn of a new season. My family and I escaped from Iran when I was 9 years old, when the Iranian Revolution happened. My father was high-ranked in the military, and so we were forced to escape and run for our lives,” Nasser said.
“We found safe harbor as refugees under political asylum here in the United States. In one sense, we are the American dream. This was the land of opportunity for us, but in another sense, we had another dream, and that was to see the people of Iran liberated,” Nasser continued.
“This is both overwhelming hope, and terrifying and exhilarating for our people that we might actually see the people of Iran freed. It’s just such an incredible moment for us,” Nasser said.
“You have obviously stayed connected to your loved ones there. What does this mean for them because they have sort of been given this opportunity, but also the risk that comes with that. I mean, whether this regime is fully toppled or not?” Bream asked.
“I think you are right. I think the initial concern is that hopefully this is more than you know, kicking a hornet’s nest. This is actually the toppling over of a you know, of a tyrant regime,” Nasser said.
“But at the same time, if this actually does bring about a new day, a democracy for Iran, this is a nation for you know, four decades, has been under oppression. And so, they’ve got a lot of rebuilding to do,” Nasser continued.
“I think you are gonna see the people of Iran thrive. They are going to build their nation back,” Nasser said.
“I think President Trump said it best, you know, the involvement has been that we are gonna come in and, for lack of better terms, give an air war and do the help that we can,” Nasser said.
“But this is really the fight of the Iranian people. This is their revolution, and so, they need to do the groundwork,” Nasser said.
“What is the role of faith played here for your journey, and more broadly for the American, the Iranian people now?” Bream asked.
“To me, some of the most troubling places in the world are actually some of the most religious places in the world,” Nasser said.
“As a Christian pastor, my prayer for Iran is that ultimately, this will bring about more than the liberation of a nation, or this will bring about more than just a new revolution. That this will actually bring about revival,” Nasser continued.
“The fastest growing church in the world right now is actually the underground Christian Church in Iran,” Nasser said.
Watch:

WATCH: Tennessee-based pastor @davidnasser share his hopes and fears for Iran, a country his family fled in 1979 when he was a child. pic.twitter.com/9mLippMaZ2
— Fox News Sunday (@FoxNewsSunday) March 1, 2026

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Trump gives update on Iran operations – Sunday, March 1, 2026
President Trump on Sunday addressed the nation, announcing the progress of the strikes on Iran, which have killed dozens of top Iranian leaders and the Supreme Leader of Iran. 
During his address, Trump described Operation Epic Fury as “one of the largest, most complex, most overwhelming military offenses the world has ever seen,” noting that “combat operations continue at this time in full force, and they will continue until all of our objectives are achieved.”
He further highlighted strikes earlier on Iranian Naval ships, which sunk nine boats and destroyed Iran’s Naval Headquarters, “all in a matter of literally minutes,” he said.
NEW: Trump Says US Sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships and “Largely Destroyed” Iranian Naval Headquarters – “Other Than That, Their Navy is Doing Very Well!”
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An Iranian missile hit Jerusalem on Sunday evening.
Iran retaliated this weekend after the US and Israel took out the country’s Supreme Leader and more than 40 senior regime leaders in a joint military operation.
Late Sunday, an Iranian missile penetrated Israel’s Iron Dome defense system and directly hit Jerusalem.

Streaks from Israeli interceptor missiles and ballistic missiles launched by Iran seen in the sky over Jerusalem during the latest missile barrage fired against Central Israel. pic.twitter.com/ofOsFGw98e
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 1, 2026

According to The Times of Israel, three people were wounded in the missile strike.
Per The Times of Israel:
Magen David Adom in a revised toll says three people were wounded by the Iranian ballistic missile impact on a road in the Jerusalem area.
They include a man, aged 46, who was moderately hurt by shrapnel, as well as two others, who were lightly injured.
In addition, MDA says it treated two people suffering from acute anxiety.
Shocking up close video posted to social media shows Israel’s Iron Dome missiles intercepting Iran’s barrage of missiles.
However, one Iranian missile bypassed Israel’s Iron Dome defense missiles and struck Jerusalem.
The Iranian ballistic missile fiercely shot down and struck a road in Jerusalem.
“Oh my God! Oh my God!” a man shouted after the missile came down.
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Iran’s (now deceased) Supreme Leader taunted President Trump last week in a series of social media posts.
Khamenei’s social media posts didn’t age very well.
“The US President has said that for 47 years, the United States hasn’t been able to eliminate the Islamic Republic. That is a good confession. I say, ” You, too, will not be able to do this,”” Khamenei said last week.
Iran’s Supreme Leader and more than 40 top Iranian leaders were killed in the US-Israel military operation on Saturday.
More than 200 people were killed and nearly 800 people were injured in the military strikes.

The US President has said that for 47 years, the United States hasn’t been able to eliminate the Islamic Republic. That is a good confession. I say, ” You, too, will not be able to do this.”
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) February 17, 2026

Khamenei trashed the US military a week before US-Israel military strikes killed him.
“The US President keeps saying that they have the strongest military force in the world. The strongest military force in the world may at times be struck so hard that it cannot get up again,” Khamenei said last week.

The US President keeps saying that they have the strongest military force in the world. The strongest military force in the world may at times be struck so hard that it cannot get up again.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) February 17, 2026

On Saturday evening after Iranian state television confirmed Khamenei was killed in the military strikes, an aide posted a verse from the Quran to his X account.
“Among the faithful are men who fulfill what they have pledged to Allah: there are some among them who have fulfilled their pledge, and some of them who still wait, and they have not changed in the least (Holy Quran 33:23),” the post said.

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Among the faithful are men who fulfill what they have pledged to Allah: there are some among them who have fulfilled their pledge, and some of them who still wait, and they have not changed in the least (Holy Quran 33:23). pic.twitter.com/f1JizOKWQD
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) March 1, 2026

Iran’s state television announced the death of Khamenei on Saturday evening.

The moment Iran’s state TV announced the death of Ayatollah Khamenei pic.twitter.com/MVpgYn5SCw
— GeoInsider (@InsiderGeo) March 1, 2026

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30 prior arrests and now 5 stabbings. Democrats are protecting these criminal illegal aliens. pic.twitter.com/5YLEmPA3IM
— Victor Nieves (@ItsVictorNieves) February 28, 2026

When the Democrat party fights for illegal aliens, this is who they are fighting for. Once again an American citizen has been slain, and police believe the man who did it is a criminal illegal alien with more thirty arrests and now five connected stabbings.
The Gateway Pundit reported,
An illegal alien from Sierra Leone with over thirty arrests was charged with murder this week in the fatal stabbing of a Northern Virginia woman at a bus stop on a busy highway in the Hybla Velley area of Fairfax County just south of Alexandria last Monday evening.
Police say Abdul Jalloh, 32, rode on the same bus as Stephanie Minter, 41, and was seen getting off the bus with her. Soon afterward police were called to the scene where Minter was found with multiple stab wounds to her upper body.
Republican former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares blamed the Soros-backed Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano, “30 prior arrests and 5 prior felony malicious wounding charges since 2023 alone. Once again the innocent suffer when “catch and release” policies by leftwing prosecutors get in charge. This is 100% on Steve Descano, and why he’s so despised by the @FairfaxCountyPD.”
How many more criminal illegal aliens are roaming our streets stabbing, raping, and robbing our people all while Democrat officials protect them?
Every criminal illegal alien must be sent back to the country where they belong.
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Shia LaBeouf, star of the Transformers movies, was arrested on an additional charge tied to his alleged bar fight at Mardi Gras earlier in the month.
LaBeouf was arrested again on Saturday for an additional charge of simple battery and is being held at Louisiana’s Orleans Justice Center. This was in accordance with inmate records that Fox News Digital viewed.
According to local CBS affiliate 4WWL, an arrest warrant was approved after another victim went to the authorities for the alleged brawl earlier this month.
Fox News Reported:
Shia LaBeouf has been arrested on another charge related to his alleged Mardi Gras bar brawl earlier this month.
LaBeouf was being held at the Louisiana Orleans Justice Center after being taken into custody early Saturday on a new charge of simple battery, according to inmate records viewed by Fox News Digital.
Local outlet WWL Louisiana reports that an arrest warrant was issued Friday after an additional victim came forward from his alleged fight outside R Bar Feb. 17.
He appeared in court on Friday for a hearing on his original charges. The judge set the bond at $100,000 and sent LaBeouf back to rehab for alcohol and drugs.
According to AP, he was allegedly hitting people and yelling. According to a police report, a victim’s nose was allegedly dislocated by LaBeouf.
Judge Simone Levine also ordered LaBeouf to do weekly drug tests.
After the hearing, LaBeouf posted bond and left the courthouse, trying to avoid the media.
The alleged problems began in the Faubourg Marigny district in New Orleans with a bar fight early in the morning. Police responded to a call for simple battery. Two men reported that they were assaulted, according to the New Orleans PD.
According to authorities, LaBeouf was becoming aggressive and causing a disturbance. After a worker at the bar tried to get him to leave, LaBeouf allegedly punched him numerous times.
According to the victims, he left, but then came back and got more aggressive.
He was allegedly held down and then released because they wanted him to leave. After he returned, he was held down again until authorities arrived to take control of the situation. He was treated at the hospital for unknown injuries and then was arrested for simple battery.
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A video went viral Saturday that was posted by an Iranian woman doing the YMCA dance to celebrate President Donald Trump toppling the evil Islamist Iranian regime led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The woman, Sana Ebrahimi, had previously posted that she fled her home country to escape the Islamist regime.

The video has well over 3 million views since being posted Saturday afternoon.
Ebrahimi is a former Muslim who is a PhD candidate at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Ebrahimi has a BS degree from Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology and a Master’s degree from Indiana State University. She left Iran at the age of 23.
In the video, Ebrahimi is seen dancing with a man (presumably her husband) as a video of President Trump and his signature song, YMCA by the Village People plays in the background.
“I am an Iranian and this is the best day of my life. The dictator, the killer, Ali Khamenei is dead.”

I am an Iranian and this is the best day of my life.
The dictator, the killer, Ali Khamenei is dead. pic.twitter.com/FY3KarYRIb
— ثنا ابراهیمی | Sana Ebrahimi (@__Injaneb96) February 28, 2026

Just over two years ago, Ebrahimi posted about her life in Iran:
Tell me about the “Islamophobia”.
Tell that to the 7-year-old me, who was forced to wear this (photo on the right) to school every day since she was 7 years old.
Tell the 8-year-old me that she was about to be molested by an adult man in a very conservative neighborhood on her way to school, and that if she didn’t run fast enough and the school wasn’t close enough, who knows what would happen to her.
Tell me my entire childhood wasn’t taken away from me.
Tell me my adolescence in Iran was not filled with terror.
Tell me I wasn’t oppressed and abused and that I’m just a “Islamophobe.”

Tell me about the “Islamophobia”.
Tell that to the 7-year-old me, who was forced to wear this (photo on the right) to school every day since she was 7 years old.
Tell the 8-year-old me that she was about to be molested by an adult man in a very conservative neighborhood on her… pic.twitter.com/QSSf70ugMz
— ثنا ابراهیمی | Sana Ebrahimi (@__Injaneb96) December 14, 2023

A little over a year ago, Ebrahimi posted about why she is a former Muslim:
I was born and raised Muslim. As women, we’re considered half of men. Under Islamic law, we have to obey men if we don’t want to be lashed, beaten, or oppressed. Our fathers hold authority over our lives and, under Sharia, can end our lives if they see us as a threat to Islam or their dignity.
We have no autonomy over our bodies; according to Sharia, our husbands can force themselves on us because that’s considered a wifely duty. We can’t even make basic decisions like choosing what to wear or traveling without permission from a male authority, be it a husband, father, or government enforcing Sharia.
We can be forced into marriage as children under 18 (9-13 yo in Iran). In some Muslim countries, like Iran, we can be forced to marry our rap*ist and are required to carry a pregnancy from ra*pe to term. And, as a former Muslim, I am sentenced to death for leaving Islam.
Happy Islamophobia Awareness Month!

I was born and raised Muslim. As women, we’re considered half of men. Under Islamic law, we have to obey men if we don’t want to be lashed, beaten, or oppressed. Our fathers hold authority over our lives and, under Sharia, can end our lives if they see us as a threat to Islam or… pic.twitter.com/FpAO7Lncdu
— ثنا ابراهیمی | Sana Ebrahimi (@__Injaneb96) November 4, 2024

Ebrahimi acknowledged to a critic that she supported Joe Biden in 2020 but saw the light and became a Trump supporter (via translation): “What you’re saying was for the year 2020. In 2024, I got ridiculed a ton here just for supporting Trump…Lol no. I supported him before the election and the last two years of the Biden administration.”

اینی که میگی برای سال ۲۰۲۰ بود. سال ۲۰۲۴ من بخاطر حمایت از ترامپ کلی مسخره شدم همینجا
— ثنا ابراهیمی | Sana Ebrahimi (@__Injaneb96) February 28, 2026

Lol no. I supported him before the election and the last two years of the Biden administration.
— ثنا ابراهیمی | Sana Ebrahimi (@__Injaneb96) February 28, 2026

Ebrahimi spoke to Fox News host Will Cain last year about the situation in Iran:

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