Mo News Gabbard Faces Iran Questions; Activists Try To Save Beagles In Wisconsin; Breaking Down AIPAC; Banksy Identified
Mar 19, 2026
They dig into Iran-related developments, from battlefield degradation to strikes that spiked oil and regional pressure on the U.S. They examine AIPAC’s spending and political influence amid primary fights. They report on activists breaking into a Wisconsin beagle facility and arrests. They also cover a Reuters report identifying Banksy and a surprising public-opinion survey about Americans’ moral views.
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Community Crowdfunds 78-Year-Old DoorDash Driver
- A Tennessee GoFundMe raised $1 million for 78-year-old DoorDash driver Richard Pulley.
- More than 32,000 people donated and Pulley plans to keep delivering because he likes feeling useful, not just to stop working.
Gabbard Dodges 'Imminent Threat' Definition
- Tulsi Gabbard avoided declaring whether Iran posed an imminent nuclear threat, saying only the president can decide imminence.
- She omitted a written passage saying Iran was not rebuilding enrichment, heightening scrutiny given the war's intelligence justification.
Targeted Strikes and Intelligence Pressure on Iran
- Israeli operations target Iranian command structure and energy infrastructure, including the South Pars gas field and the intelligence minister.
- Wall Street Journal reporting shows Mossad has phone access to Iranian commanders and released recordings urging defections.