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Hegseth Confirms DoD Ready to Follow Trump’s Orders on Iran as President Weighs Options
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday confirmed to a Senate panel that the United States military is prepared to carry out President Donald Trump's decisions when it comes to Iran, but that right now he is advising the president on the various options.
Trump told reporters at the White House that he is still deciding how to handle the Israel-Iran conflict, but maintained that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.
NEWS FROM THE STATES
Appeals Court Hears Oral Arguments for Ohio Lawsuit Challenging Biden-Era Price Controls on Prescription Drugs
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District last Wednesday heard oral arguments in the court case brought by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over a portion of the controversial Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed by Congress under former President Joe Biden, which contains provisions requiring drug manufacturers to sell specific products at prices set by the federal government.
COMMENTARY
Commentary: Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Legislation Is Advancing
In mid-May, the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee passed a major GOP tax bill, which contains the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), and it now heads to the House floor.
ECCA would provide financial assistance to families in all 50 states that have incomes less than three times their “area’s median income.” Eligible parents could use the funds for a wide range of education-related expenses, including private and parochial school tuition, books and other instructional materials, online classes, private tutoring, and educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider. Homeschooling parents would also be covered. Hence, parents can use the scholarships to provide their children with an education that they believe best suits their needs.
ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE
Exclusive: Bigg Vinny Releases ‘Walmart Drip’ Song and Video
Singer/songwriter Vencent Hickerson, aka Bigg Vinny, releases his new song and video "Walmart Drip" exclusively with The Tennessee Star. The latest single describes what would happen if Toby Keith took Bruno Mars and Snoop Dogg on a trip to Walmart.
The song came from a day of shopping at Walmart with his wife and kids. "She said she just needed one thing, which meant $500," Bigg Vinny explained. "When I was there, I saw a glorious swimsuit set with a beach view and palm trees printed on it. I immediately put it on when we got home; I looked at my wife and said, 'Dang girl, look at all this DRIP!'"