Morning Wire Evening Wire: Fatal Refueller Crash & Deportations Legal Fight | 3.13.26
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Mar 13, 2026 Reports on library evacuations after a bomb threat and a deadly tanker midair crash that killed U.S. service members. Discussion of escalated U.S. strikes claimed to target Iran and scrutiny of media narratives. Coverage of an attacker at a synagogue and legal filings that are slowing deportations across the system.
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Six U.S. Service Members Killed In Iraq Tanker Crash
- A U.S. refueling tanker crashed in western Iraq after a midair incident with another U.S. aircraft, killing all six crew aboard.
- CENTCOM confirmed the second aircraft landed safely and found no indication of hostile fire as investigation continues.
U.S. Announces Intensified Strikes On Iran
- President Trump and Pentagon officials signaled a major escalation of strikes on Iran, with Trump claiming Iran's navy and air force were being decimated.
- Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the highest volume of strikes yet, indicating a rapid ramp-up of sorties.
Naturalized Lebanese Man Attacked Michigan Synagogue
- The Temple Israel attacker was a Lebanese-born man naturalized in 2016 after entering the U.S. in 2011 as a spouse immigrant.
- He drove into the congregation and opened fire, dying after synagogue security shot him; one guard was injured.