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CENTCOM is covering up the fact that nearly 750 American troops have been killed or injured in the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to an analysis by The Intercept.

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Footage shows US Air Force HC-130J “Combat King II” CSAR aircraft and UH-60 Black Hawks flying low over southern Iran this morning, searching for the crew of a reportedly downed F-15E Strike Eagle.

Footage shows US Air Force HC-130J “Combat King II” CSAR aircraft and UH-60 Black Hawks flying low over southern Iran this morning, searching for the crew of a reportedly downed F-15E Strike Eagle.

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The US’ greatest ally Israel is not helping the US search for its downed airmen in Iran at the moment, despite supposedly having some of the best intel gathering abilities on the planet.

The US’ greatest ally Israel is not helping the US search for its downed airmen in Iran at the moment, despite supposedly having some of the best intel gathering abilities on the planet.

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As Trump addd more jobs, native employment stagnates at 7-year level, with more Americans leaving the workforce.

As Trump addd more jobs, native employment stagnates at 7-year level, with more Americans leaving the workforce.

Around 1/3 of America simply doesn’t work, resulting in them not being counted in unemployment numbers.

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"Double-haters", voters who dislike both parties, prefer Democrats over the GOP for midterms by 31 points.

"Double-haters", voters who dislike both parties, prefer Democrats over the GOP for midterms by 31 points.

Independents show a similar disdain.

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As Trump adds “more jobs,” native employment stagnates at 7-year level, with more Americans leaving the workforce.

As Trump adds “more jobs,” native employment stagnates at 7-year level, with more Americans leaving the workforce.

Around 1/3 of America simply doesn’t work, resulting in them not being counted in unemployment numbers.

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The Pentagon wrote in an email to over 3,500 employees, “Just a friendly reminder: There will be a Protestant Service (No Catholic Mass) for Good Friday today at the Pentagon Chapel.”

The Pentagon wrote in an email to over 3,500 employees, “Just a friendly reminder: There will be a Protestant Service (No Catholic Mass) for Good Friday today at the Pentagon Chapel.”

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February job losses were revised downward from 92k to 133k, making March's employment figures more suspect.

February job losses were revised downward from 92k to 133k, making March's employment figures more suspect.

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Foreign-born employment is back to a record high, while native-born employment is back to 2019 levels, with no gain.

Foreign-born employment is back to a record high, while native-born employment is back to 2019 levels, with no gain.

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Democrats are more motivated to vote by 17 points compared to Republicans, with only 33% of Republican voters under 45 saying they are eager to vote.

Democrats are more motivated to vote by 17 points compared to Republicans, with only 33% of Republican voters under 45 saying they are eager to vote.

Older Republicans are the core demographic for the GOP right now, as affordability and home prices have agitated younger voters. https://t.co/tgYbiiKqu6
Labor force participation has decreased, and a recent jobs report shows that while foreign labor remains near recent highs, unemployment may be decreasing because Americans are leaving the labor force.

Labor force participation has decreased, and a recent jobs report shows that while foreign labor remains near recent highs, unemployment may be decreasing because Americans are leaving the labor force.

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Foreign-born employment is higher now than when Trump took office, as the Trump administration seeks to expand temporary visa authorization.

Foreign-born employment is higher now than when Trump took office, as the Trump administration seeks to expand temporary visa authorization.

Job numbers in recent months have indicated economic contraction, with US workers opting to forgo work and exit the labor force https://t.co/IgSIBdpAwA
Iran has rejected all US demands and refused to meet in Pakistan.

Iran has rejected all US demands and refused to meet in Pakistan.

Gulf allies and Israel are pushing the US to continue its war against Iran, while the US is seeking off-ramps.

For their part, the Iranians seem determined to push the US into a ground invasion.

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Capital goods, largely specialized equipment used in manufacturing, make up 41% of all imports, a record high.

Capital goods, largely specialized equipment used in manufacturing, make up 41% of all imports, a record high.

The capital goods surge is largely driven by AI demand, with much of the technology consisting of foreign components for data center expansions.

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In the past year, War Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed more than a dozen senior military leaders.

In the past year, War Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed more than a dozen senior military leaders.

Amid the Iran War, he has ousted Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and Army Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. William Green.

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A US Blackhawk was supposedly downed, with the crew rescued and safe.

A US Blackhawk was supposedly downed, with the crew rescued and safe.

This report remains unconfirmed.

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The New York Times reports that an A-10 Warthog also went down near the Strait of Hormuz around the same time as the F-15E.

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