WATCH LIVE: President Trump Delivers Remarks in Gastonia, North Carolina – 7 PM ET

President Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks this evening in Gastonia, North Carolina, to campaign for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley.  According to a White House press release, Trump is going to North Carolina “with a simple message: North Carolinians are better off with Republican leadership.” The release points to the President’s restoration of Law and Order, tax relief for North Carolinians, investment in the state, and other wins, including: Making North Carolina Safe Again The Trump Administration is restoring law and order — and the numbers prove it.

DEVELOPING: US Attacking Iranian Oil Tankers Near Kharg Island and Jask

US Central Command forces executed strikes on multiple Iranian oil tankers near Iran’s oil export hub of Kharg Island on Tuesday amid the ongoing US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and campaign to cripple Iran’s economy.  Fox’s Jennifer Griffin reported that several US defense officials confirmed that US Central Command is “carrying out airstrikes right now against targets near Kharg Island, as well as Jask.” The targets include Iranian oil tankers, as part of “an ongoing effort to squeeze Iran economically,” she said, noting that officials say this is not a new phase involving the deployment of ground troops.

What’s Behind the US Troop Withdrawal From Nigeria?

The United States deployed roughly 200 military personnel to Nigeria in February 2026 to support Nigerian forces in intelligence-sharing, training, and counterterrorism operations against Islamist militants, particularly ISIS and Boko Haram-linked factions in the Lake Chad Basin.