Senator Dave McCormick was on “Sunday Morning Futures” with host Maria Bartiromo to talk about the success of ‘Operation Epic Fury’.

Senator McCormick also emphasized the importance of the SAVE Act to secure federal elections, which will require proof of citizenship with ID.

“What do you want to tell us about this ‘Operation Epic Fury’ right now?” Bartiromo asked.

“American companies are getting impacted in the Middle East. Your reaction?” Bartiromo asked.

“First, I think stepping back. On day one of this operation, if you would imagine where we are on day 15. It’s been a remarkable military focus and success in destroying missiles, drones, missile launchers, manufacturing capability and really accomplishing the President’s military objectives,” McCormick said.

“We’re not done yet, but we have made enormous progress on that, and the American people should take great pride in their military,” McCormick continued.

“The other thing we have seen is Iran has made the miscalculation of attacking our Gulf allies and its neighbors in the region. That was a strategic miscalculation,” McCormick continued.

“For those businesses in the region, I think they should know that we are probably closer to the end than the beginning of this military conflict,” McCormick explained.

“Let’s not forget the fight at home. At the same time, we absolutely need to pass the funding for DHS,” McCormick said.

“Let’s get the funding at home in the hands of those who are protecting us. Americans are at greater risk than they have been,” McCormick warned.

“Senator, what about the SAVE Act? What are you expecting next week?” Bartiromo asked.

Senator McCormick explained the importance of protecting election integrity and said both of his political races were decided by very close margins.

“You are looking at a guy who lost his first race by 900 votes, won his second by 15 thousand of 7 million. Every vote has to be legitimate and count,” McCormick said.

Watch:

Today, exclusively on @SundayFutures with @MariaBartiromo, Senator Dave McCormick @DaveMcCormickPA @SenMcCormickPA spoke about Democrats vowing to use the filibuster on the SAVE America Act. @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/FOIbcLUL7s

— SundayMorningFutures (@SundayFutures) March 15, 2026

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told MS Now on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all countries except for the US and Israel, following threats from President Trump to form a coalition to send warships to the Strait and ensure the safe passage of oil. 

This comes after the US executed the “most powerful bombing raids” in the history of the Middle East on Iran’s critical oil hub of Kharg Island in response to Iran’s threats and targeting of ships in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil arteries.

Aragchi told MSNow’s Ayman Mohyeldin that Iran plans to attack American energy infrastructure if the US targets its oil and energy infrastructure. He further threatened neighboring Gulf countries, from which missiles are being launched. Trump has threatened to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure but suggested he is saving those targets “for later.”

Meanwhile, Israel has attacked Iranian oil depots, leading to shock from American officials. War Secretary Pete Hegseth recently told reporters that Israel was pursuing “different objectives” in this attack.

When asked about the Strait of Hormuz’s closure, Aragchi denied that it was ever closed, stating, “It is only closed to the tankers and ships belong to the– to our enemies, to those who are attacking us and their allies.”

“the Strait is not closed, but it is only closed to America and Israeli, you know, ships and tankers and not to others,” he added.

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Mohyeldin: Let me start by asking you about what has happened on Kharg Island, and what is Iran’s response to these strikes?

Araghchi: Well, thank you so much for having me. I think our armed forces have already answered that they would retaliate if our oil and energy infrastructure are attacked, and they will attack any energy infrastructure in the region, which belongs to an American company or an American American company is a shareholder. So, the reaction would be clear. Last night, they have attacked Kharg Island and Abu Musa Island with, you know, the Artillery Rocket System, Himars, as they call it, which is a low range rockets, and they have done it from the soil of our neighbors. And this is crystal clear that now they are using the territory of our neighbors to attack us by this kind of, you know, rockets.

Mohyeldin: Which neighbors?

Araghchi: Well, the last night attacks were tracked by our forces, and now it is clear that they are fired from UAE, from two locations in the in the UAE, from in Ras Al Khaimah and from a location very close to the city of Dubai, and it is very, you know, dangerous that they use highly populated areas to launch, you know, rockets against us. We will certainly retaliate, but it would, but we try to be careful not to attack any populated area.

Mohyeldin: Is there any sign that Iran is prepared to allow passage of the Straits of Hormuz? Will the Straits of Hormuz remain closed so long as this war continues?

Araghchi: Well, as a matter of fact, the Strait of Hormuz is open. It is only closed to the tankers and ships belong to the to our enemies, to those who are attacking us and their allies. Others are free to pass. Of course, many of them prefer not because of their, you know, security concerns. This has nothing to do with us. And at the same time, there are many tankers and ships who are passing through the Strait of Hormuz. And I can say that the Strait is not closed, but it is only closed to America and Israeli, you know, ships and tankers and not to others.

Trump on Saturday said the US has “beaten and completely decimated Iran, both Militarily, Economically, and in every other way” and called for countries affected by the Strait’s closure to send additional warships to ensure the safe passage of ships and oil tankers.

“In the meantime, the United States will be bombing the hell out of the shoreline, and continually shooting Iranian Boats and Ships out of the water. One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!” Trump added.

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JUST IN: Trump Declares Victory in Iran, Says “Many Countries” Will Send War Ships to Strait of Hormuz – Urges China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others to Send Ships as US Continues “Bombing the Hell Out of the Shoreline”

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NBC hack Kristen Welker surprisingly confronted Democrat Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) on live television over Democrats’ role in keeping the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) partially shut down for nearly a month despite rising fears of terrorist attacks inside the United States.

Just this week, the FBI confirmed two horrifying terror attacks: a targeted car-ramming assault on Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, and a shooting rampage at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, that killed one and wounded others.

At the same time, the CEOs of the nation’s major airlines and cargo carriers issued a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to immediately resolve the shutdown, warning that national security and aviation safety could be impacted if DHS remains unfunded.

During the interview, Welker finally did her job for once and asked the tough question that every sane American has been screaming for weeks: “Is it responsible for Democrats to hold up DHS funding with the threat of terror attacks looming?

The answer from Schiff? The same tired, disgusting lie we’ve heard from every Democrat hack since the shutdown began, ‘It’s the Republicans’ fault!’

Here’s the exchange below:

Kristen Welker:
I do have to ask you, finally, about this partial government shutdown — DHS not being funded for a month now. Just this week, we saw terror attacks in West Bloomfield, Michigan, and Norfolk, Virginia. This morning, the CEOs of the nation’s major airlines and cargo carriers wrote a letter to Congress calling on them to end the shutdown, talking about the importance of American security in the airways.

Is it responsible for Democrats to hold up DHS funding with the threat of terror attacks looming during this conflict?

Adam Schiff:
Well, Kristen, as you know, we offered vote after vote, resolution after resolution — even as recently as this week — to reopen those agencies and fund them, and the Republicans voted it down.

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In an interview on MSNBC’s “PoliticsNation” with Rev. Al Sharpton this weekend, Democrat Congressman André Carson of Indiana said he opposes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act because women are “too busy” to get IDs and prove citizenship before voting.

Carson was on the show launching his re-election bid for Indiana’s 7th Congressional District.

“Trump and his congressional Republicans are absolutely trying to dismantle our electoral process,” the Democrat claimed.

Carson continued, “And the SAVE Act, it impacts millions of women who changed their last names after marriage, many of them were mothers, mothers who are incredibly busy. They don’t have time to track down extra paperwork. It will also prevent minorities from voting, and their strategy couldn’t be more clear, and the American people are pushing back. I hope the Senate does the same.”

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Democrat Andre Carson says we can’t have proof of citizenship to register to vote because women are too “busy.”

CARSON: Women “are incredibly busy. They don’t have time to track down extra paperwork.” pic.twitter.com/QGpSBWO7Ge

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 14, 2026

The SAVE America Act, which passed the House in February along mostly party lines, amends the National Voter Registration Act to mandate documentary proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, passport, or naturalization papers when registering to vote in federal elections.

The legislation is necessary to prevent non-citizens from voting and safeguard election integrity.

Opponents, including Carson and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have labeled the bill as voter suppression, comparing it to “Jim Crow” laws and warning it could disenfranchise millions, particularly people of color, married women, and the elderly who may lack easy access to required documents.

Senate Republicans plan to force a vote on the SAVE America Act next week, anticipating its failure due to the 60-vote filibuster threshold.

President Trump has made passing the legislation a top priority.

Several lawmakers, including Rep. Brandon Gill and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, have vowed to vote “no” on all bills other than DHS funding until the SAVE Act is passed.

NEW: Reps Anna Paulina Luna and Brandon Gill shred weak Republicans for failing to take action on the SAVE America Act, give Sen Leader Thune an ultimatum.

Gill: I’m withholding my vote on any bill other than DHS funding that the Senate sends to the House until the Senate gets… pic.twitter.com/lJgYr5r1re

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 14, 2026

“I’ll be voting ‘no’ on all Senate bills – other than DHS funding – until the Senate passes the SAVE America Act,” Gill wrote on X on Friday.

On Sunday, President Trump also said that he will not sign any bills until the SAVE America Act is passed.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stunned the rumor mill this weekend after posting a casual coffee-shop video mocking viral claims circulating online that he had been killed.

The bizarre conspiracy exploded across social media after pro-Iran accounts and fringe outlets pushed unverified claims suggesting Netanyahu had been killed or seriously wounded during the escalating regional conflict.

The rumors spread rapidly across X, Telegram, and other platforms before being debunked.

But instead of issuing a typical press release, Netanyahu chose a far more sarcastic response.

In a short video filmed at The Sataf near Jerusalem and posted on X, the Israeli prime minister casually ordered coffee and joked about the rumors.

At one point, Netanyahu quipped that he was “dying for coffee,” a tongue-in-cheek jab at the viral hoax claiming he had been killed.

The Israeli leader even held up his hands to show he had five fingers on each hand, mocking a bizarre online theory that a previous video of him had been AI-generated because viewers believed they spotted “six fingers.”

In the video, Netanyahu also hinted that Israel’s operations against Iran and its proxies were continuing, while refusing to provide operational details.

WATCH:

JUST IN: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shares proof that he is alive after online users started speculating that he was dead.

Netanyahu also showed off how many fingers he has.

“We’re doing things I can’t share right now, but we’re striking hard in Iran today and… pic.twitter.com/5tyD5HImCG

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 15, 2026

The restaurant also posted behind-the-scenes content on its personal Instagram account.

 

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