Trump warns Iran over Qatar attack; FBI probes Kent over intel leak

Iran hits a major gas facility in Qatar

President Trump says do it again and the U.S. will hit back hard

Plus, with the price of oil soaring past $100 a barrel, gas prices are surging

What you and I can expect to pay when we fill up our tanks. And senators push for a yes or no

Was Iran an imminent threat or not? The director of national intelligence on the hot seat

The stories that matter, clear and credible, from across the country to around the world

These are your unbiased updates from Straight Arrow News. Good morning, I'm Craig DeGrelli. President Trump is now threatening to destroy Iran's

largest gas field as the war expands across the region's energy infrastructure. In a post

overnight, Trump warned the U.S. would massively blow up Iran's South Pars gas field if Iran

launches another attack on Qatar. He said Israel acted alone in striking that same field earlier

and that neither the United States nor Qatar had prior knowledge. That Israeli strike hit part of

South Pars, the world's largest natural gas field shared by Iran and Qatar. You can see the flames

here. Iran responded within hours. Missiles struck Qatar's main energy hub, sparking fires

and causing extensive damage to liquefied natural gas facilities. Qatar says production had already

been halted before the latest strikes. Iran is now expanding its targets across the Gulf

Saudi Arabia says Iranian missiles and drones targeted energy sites near Riyadh. The kingdom

says it intercepted incoming attacks, but warned it may take military action if strikes continue

Saudi officials say they will not hesitate to defend their energy infrastructure. Iran is also

tightening its grip on regional shipping lanes. More vessels have been hit near the Strait of

Hormuz, a critical route for global oil. Meanwhile, fighting continues between Israel and Iran

Air raid sirens sounded across Tel Aviv as missiles were intercepted with debris damaging buildings

No injuries or casualties were reported in those attacks. In the West Bank, missile debris struck a civilian area, killing at least three people

Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is now at the center of two developments

his resignation over the Iran war and an FBI leak probe that sources say began before he stepped down

Semaphore was first to report the FBI opened a probe months ago into whether Kent improperly shared classified information

CBS News says the Bureau's criminal division is handling the case. Kent resigned Tuesday writing that Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation and that the war was driven by pressure from Israel and what he called its powerful American lobby In an interview with

Tucker Carlson, Kent said his concerns were squashed before they reached the White House

He said key decision makers were blocked from giving President Trump a sanity check before the

war and that there was no intelligence showing Iran was preparing a major surprise attack

The White House is pushing back. Press Secretary Caroline Levitt called Kent's claims insulting and laughable

and said his resignation letter included false statements. She also insists Iran did pose an imminent threat

Gas prices are climbing fast and the Iran war is driving the surge

Drivers are now paying an average of $3.84 a gallon, according to AAA

up nearly a dollar in the past month. That's the highest level since September of 2023

The spike tracks with rising oil prices. Crude has jumped sharply since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran

tightening supply and rattling global markets. For many drivers, the impact is immediate

I do a lot of traveling around for my job. So, you know, gas is a pretty big deal

And then I'm going to see my daughter later play softball, which is about an hour and 15 minutes there and back

So it's tough right now. These prices are in the roof. The war has also slowed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil

That disruption is pushing prices higher worldwide. Diesel is also rising, topping $5 a gallon nationally, with some states now over $6

I would love to see the war end because I don't know what it's for

I don't know what happened, what started it, but I would love to see the gas prices go down

because everyone might not be financially able to meet the demands of these high prices

Look at that. The White House is trying to ease the pressure, including a temporary waiver on shipping rules

But ysts say it may not move prices very much, with markets focused on what happens next in the Middle East region

And for now, drivers are paying the price. On Capitol Hill, President Trump's pick to lead Homeland Security faced a tense confirmation hearing

with sharp questions about his past comments and how he would run the agency

Senator Mark Wayne Mullen appeared before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday

making his case to replace outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem. Lawmakers pressed him on immigration enforcement, disaster response, and his leadership style

But the hearing quickly turned personal when Republican Senator Rand Paul confronted Mullen over past remarks about a 2017 assault on Paul

You told the media that I was a freaking snake and that you completely understood why I had been assaulted I was shocked that it would justify and celebrate this violent assault

That caused me so much pain and my family so much pain. I just wonder if someone who applauds violence against their political opponents is the right person

to lead an agency that has struggled to accept limits to the proper use of force

If you recall back in my house days, we actually did have this conversation

because of remarks that I've made. You were in a room. I simply addressed that I said I could understand

because of the behavior you were having, that I could understand why the neighbor did what he did

As far as my terms as a snake in the grass, sir, I work around this room to try to fix problems

I've worked with many people in this room. Seems like you fight Republicans more than you work with us

Mullen said if confirmed, he would change course from Nome in key areas

He told lawmakers he would require judicial warrants for agents entering homes

and roll back a policy that slowed disaster aid by requiring top-level approval

He also said FEMA should be restructured, not eliminated. After the hearing, Senator Paul told reporters he will be voting no on Mullen

But Democrat John Fetterman said he's open to possibly voting yes. Well, I came up with an open mind, and I'm going to maintain that

That was always my commitment to do that. And if you've listened to anything I've said, I think I would have emerged with, like I said, uniformly positive things

Despite Paul's opposition, Mullen is expected to advance. The committee could vote as early as today on sending the nomination to the full Senate

Also on Capitol Hill, a sharp exchange over Iran and intelligence. The nation's top intelligence officials faced tough questions from lawmakers

during the annual worldwide threats hearing. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told senators

Iran's regime is still in place but weakened after weeks of war

She also said American strikes last June destroyed Iran's nuclear program with no Iranian effort to rebuild it

When pressed on whether Iran posed an imminent threat, Gabbard declined to give an answer

Was it the assessment of the intelligence community that there was a, quote, imminent nuclear threat posed by the Iranian regime? Yes or no

Senator, the only person who can determine what is and is not an imminent threat is the president

False. This is the worldwide threats hearing where you present to Congress national intelligence

timely, objective and independent of political considerations. You've stated today that the intelligence community's assessment is that Iran's nuclear

enrichment program was obliterated and that, quote, there had been no efforts since then

to try to rebuild their enrichment capability Was it the intelligence community assessment that nevertheless despite this obliteration there was a quote imminent nuclear threat posed by the Iranian regime

Yes or no? It is not the intelligence community's responsibility to determine what is and is not an imminent threat

That is up to the president based on a volume of information that he receives

It is precisely your responsibility to determine what constitutes a threat to the United States

This is the worldwide threats hearing. Lawmakers also pushed for answers on what intelligence was shared with President Trump before the war

including the risk that Iran could disrupt global oil routes and attack American allies in the Middle East

Officials declined to discuss those conversations. They will testify before the House Intelligence Committee later this morning

All right, let's take a breath and end on something a bit lighter today

Are you a dog person? Then this story likely hits home. The American Kennel Club is out with its list of the most popular breeds

The French Bulldog is still on top. Cute, adaptable, and well-suited for apartment living

It's held the number one spot since 2023. One of the big movers, Dachshunds, back in the top five and gaining in popularity

They're known as a lot of dog in a small package, and breeders say they're quite expressive

Long nose, long ears, long body, long tail, short legs. So that they're amusing to look at

They're also very expressive dogs. They let you know what they're thinking

Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers also make the list, both reliable family dogs

German Shepherds come in at number four, a breed the AKC says people continue to respect

Poodles and beagles round out the rankings. And the AKC's advice, if you're thinking about adopting, do your homework and make sure the dog fits your lifestyle

Kind of something for everybody there, right? Great. All right, before we head out, here's what we're tracking today

This morning, the latest read on unemployment claims, a key snapshot of the labor market right now

At 11, President Trump welcomes Japan's prime minister to the White House, where they will hold a bilateral meeting

At 1.45, the Supreme Court holds a special session honoring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

And tonight at 8, Artemis II rolls back out onto the launch pad after last month's setback

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We'll see you back here tomorrow, Friday. We love that. By the way, folks, today is the last day of winter, right

For some of us, good riddance. We had a blizzard here in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, minus 15 on Monday

It was 75 yesterday, 70 again today. Hello, spring. For all of us at Straight Arrow News, I'm Craig DeGrowley

Have a great day