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Iranian missiles hit an air base in Jordan and US service members have been killed, with one missing and another killed in Iraq. US gas prices have resulted in an average of $4 a gallon. Trump has promoted the launch of Freedom Fuel Network, a chain of convenience stores selling gas at $3.47 per gallon, established by a group of businessmen.
US Troops Killed in Middle East & Gas Prices Soar
Online footage suggests Iranian missiles struck a Jordanian air base, resulting in two American fatalities and one missing. Another US military death occurred in Iraq on Saturday. This comes despite no formal deployment into Iran. US troops face danger as gas prices hike to $4 a gallon and Brent crude jumps past $90 a barrel, exacerbating a global energy crisis sparked by the conflict. Read more here.
Freedom Fuel network linked to Trump
President Trump’s administration has fervently backed Freedom Fuel, a convenience store network selling fuel at $3.47/gallon. The business venture’s initiation has been linked to a variety of entrepreneurs, including an NFL coach, a GOP fundraiser, and an entrepreneur fined for unlawfully diverting over 200,000 gallons of fuel. The cheaper petrol has been popular with Trump while petrol costs are over $4 a gallon due to the Iran conflict. Further details here.
Trial Date Set for Reflecting Pool Damage Accusation
Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to intentionally damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during a Trump-backed renovation project. Hearn’s trial is scheduled for September 28. Trump claimed, without evidence, that vandals damaged the pool’s lining. More on this here.
Extradition Process for Tate Brothers May Impact Their Current Detainment Situation
The pro-Trump Tate brothers are held in federal custody and face extradition. Their fate lies with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. A U.K. extradition request from Romania has been ignored by the brothers in the past. Trump claimed to have no knowledge of the case. Find more about this case here.
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