The Source with Kaitlan Collins U.S. Refueling Plane Crashes In Iraq; Rescue Efforts Underway
Mar 13, 2026
Wes Moore, Maryland governor and army veteran, weighs in on state impacts, gas prices, and federal priorities. Maggie Haberman, CNN analyst and NYT White House correspondent, analyzes White House messaging and political fallout. They discuss a U.S. refueling plane crash in Iraq, Strait of Hormuz threats, economic effects on gas, and communication challenges from Washington.
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Domestic Attacks Reflect Broader Middle East Conflict
- The U.S. is experiencing multiple domestic attacks linked to foreign conflicts, including a synagogue ramming and an Old Dominion shooter with prior ISIS convictions.
- Analysts link these to heightened motivations from the war in Iran and varied extremist inspirations.
Suspect Linked Personal Loss To Synagogue Attack
- John Miller reports the suspected Michigan synagogue attacker is Ayman Mohammed Ghazali, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon.
- Miller says Ghazali lost two brothers and nephews in Israeli strikes around March 6 and allegedly assembled explosives and weapons days later.
Be Vigilant Without Panic
- Stay vigilant but continue normal activities like worship and public events during heightened threat periods.
- Jay Johnson urges public reporting—If you see something, say something—while not recommending panic or avoidance.