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Thousands of troops aiding Iranian blockade as more ships head to U.S.

The U.S. may return to the negotiating table with Iran soon, as thousands of American service members assist in the blockade of Iranian ports. U.S. Central Command said over 10,000 sailors, Marines and airmen are taking part in the operation to blockade ships entering and departing ports in the Islamic Republic.

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Marlene Hamm Stephenson

Marlene Hamm Stephenson, 68, of Hillsboro, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery.

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Survey: Most U.S. voters hold government fraud responsible for high cost of living

Concurrent with the Trump administration’s War on Fraud, a survey shows that most American voters believe government fraud is responsible for the nation’s high cost of living, with one expert saying that fraud is the “invisible tax.”