President Trump said on Wednesday that he doesn’t have knowledge of an alleged military investigation that determined the U.S. struck an Iranian elementary school, which resulted in 175 deaths. “A new report says that the military investigation has found that the United States struck the school in Iran. As commander-in-chief, do you take responsibility for that?” a reporter asked Trump. “I don’t know about that,” Trump responded. Watch the exchange: Reporter: A new report says the military investigation has found it was the United States that struck the school in Iran. Do you take responsibility? Trump: I don’t know about that. pic.twitter.com/FtQ7gcyDFb — Acyn (@Acyn) March 11, 2026 Forbes shared further: When asked Saturday by a reporter if the U.S. was responsible for the strike, Trump said, “no, in my opinion, based on what I’ve seen, that was done by Iran.” When the reporter asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was standing next to Trump, if his assessment was true, Hegseth said an investigation was underway, alleging, “the only side that targets civilians is Iran.” Trump added, “we think it was done by Iran, because they’re very inaccurate as you know with their munitions.” “As The New York Times acknowledges in its own reporting, the investigation is still ongoing,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told The Times in response to its report. A Times visual investigation, based on social media posts, video footage and satellite imagery, indicated previously the U.S. was likely responsible for the attacks. The strikes happened shortly after 11:30 a.m. local time, when bystander video footage showed plumes of smoke rising from the naval base, according to the Times. Gen. Dan Caine also told reporters Wednesday Minab was part of an area targeted in the first 100 hours of the operation by the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln strike group. Iran’s semiofficial Mehr News agency also published video footage Sunday that shows a Tomahawk missile striking the naval base near the school on Feb. 28. The footage, taken from a construction site across from the base, was first published by Bellingcat research collective and independently verified by the Times. The video shows the missile striking the IRGC compound then pans to the right, showing smoke rising from the area around the elementary school. The Times, along with several experts, identified the missile in the video as a Tomahawk cruise missile. Neither Iran nor Israel is known to be in possession of the weapon. Watch Trump’s prior comments below: Trump claims Iran responsible for deadly bombing that struck elementary school in Minab: "Based on what I've seen, that was done by Iran." pic.twitter.com/NQsCrK03WV — Chris Menahan (@infolibnews) March 7, 2026 According to The New York Times, a preliminary inquiry of the ongoing investigation “determined that the United States is responsible for a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the preliminary findings.” “The location of the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school was formerly part of an adjacent Iranian base, the investigation found,” Collin Rugg noted. NEW: The United States is responsible for the strike on an Iranian elementary school, an ongoing military investigation has found, according to the New York Times. Iranian officials say 175 people were killed, most of them being children. "Officers at U.S. Central Command… pic.twitter.com/7PYJf62FDV — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 11, 2026 More from The New York Times: The Feb. 28 strike on the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school building was the result of a targeting mistake by the U.S. military, which was conducting strikes on an adjacent Iranian base of which the school building was formerly a part, the preliminary investigation found. Officers at U.S. Central Command created the target coordinates for the strike using outdated data provided by the Defense Intelligence Agency, people briefed on the investigation said. Officials emphasized that the findings are preliminary and that there are important unanswered questions about why the outdated information had not been double checked. Striking a school full of children is sure to be recorded as one of the most devastating single military errors in recent decades. Iranian officials have said the death toll was at least 175 people, most of them children. While the overall finding was largely expected — the United States is the only country involved in the conflict that uses Tomahawk missiles — it has already cast a shadow on the U.S. military operation in Iran.

The FBI warned police departments in California that Iran could possibly retaliate against the United States by launching drones against the West Coast, ABC News reports. “We recently acquired information that as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United State Homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event that the US conducted strikes against Iran,” an alert read, according to the outlet. “We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack,” it added. BREAKING: The FBI has warned police departments in California that Iran wants to retaliate for American attacks by launching offensive drones against the West Coast, according to an alert reviewed by @ABC News. Read more: https://t.co/LNR2dkGK8T pic.twitter.com/gMwi9Xbtyc — ABC News (@ABC) March 11, 2026 ABC News explained further: U.S. intelligence officials have also grown concerned in recent months about the expanding use of drones by Mexican drug cartels and the chance the technology could be used to attack American forces and personnel near the Mexican border. “An uncorroborated report suggested that unidentified Mexican cartel leaders had authorized attacks using UAS (drones) carrying explosives against US law enforcement and US military personnel along the US-Mexico border,” according to a September 2025 bulletin reviewed by ABC News. “This type of attack against US personnel or interests inside the United States would be unprecedented but exemplifies a plausible scenario, although (cartels) typically avoid actions that would result in unwanted attention or responses from US authorities.” ABC News contributor John Cohen, the former head of intelligence for the Department of Homeland Security, said he is concerned about the possibility of drone warfare coming from both the Pacific and Mexico. “We know Iran has an extensive presence in Mexico and South America, they have relationships, they have the drones and now they have the incentive to conduct attacks,” Cohen said. “The FBI is smart for putting this warning out so that state and locals can be better able to prepare and respond to these types of threats. Information like this is critically important for law enforcement.” ABC News shared video coverage: BREAKING: The FBI has warned police departments in California that Iran wants to retaliate for American attacks by launching offensive drones against the West Coast, according to an alert reviewed by @ABC News. Aaron Katersky reports. Read more: https://t.co/LNR2dkGK8T pic.twitter.com/P0JdsbF2Gl — ABC News (@ABC) March 11, 2026 More from the Los Angeles Times: A source with knowledge of the memo who was not authorized to discuss it publicly said the warning was issued based on intelligence received by the U.S. Coast Guard. Law enforcement sources experienced in intelligence said such alerts are cautionary in nature. The source is experienced in counter-terrorism and said “that it’s not been deemed credible at this time.” The sources stressed the warning was cautionary and there was no indication Iran was planning an attack or that it could successfully launch one. But the warning played into security strategies local and national authorities enacted after the war began.

ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest gas and oil corporations, announced on Tuesday that it intends to move its legal headquarters from New Jersey to Texas. “Over the past several years, Texas has made a noticeable effort to embrace the business community. In doing so, it has created a policy and regulatory environment that can allow the company to maximize shareholder value,” said Darren Woods, ExxonMobil chairman and chief executive officer. “Aligning our legal home with our operating home, in a state that understands our business and has a stake in the company’s success, is important,” Woods added. Exxon Mobil plans to move its legal home to Texas from New Jersey, joining other companies that have relocated to the Lone Star state in search of a more business-friendly environment https://t.co/orfYjYzHy8 — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) March 10, 2026 More from The Texas Tribune: The proposed move will not affect the company’s business operations or employee locations, the company said. ExxonMobil has been headquartered in Texas since 1989, and about 30% of its employees currently work in the state. The location of a company’s incorporation dictates the legal, tax and regulatory landscape for the business. Exxon would join Tesla, Space X and Coinbase as major U.S. companies to redomicile in Texas in recent years as the state moves to become more business friendly. In 2023, the Legislature passed and Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law that created the Texas Business Court and the 15th Court of Appeals, specialized legal venues designed to handle business and commercial disputes. Those courts began operating in 2024. Last year, the Legislature also approved a law that made it more difficult to sue board members of companies incorporated in Texas. “ExxonMobil makes Texas its legal home, exiting New Jersey. It just makes sense. The largest oil company in America belongs in the #1 state for oil & gas. We free businesses large & small from costly regulations to make it easier to succeed. That has made Texas # 1 for new jobs and opportunity,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. ExxonMobil makes Texas its legal home, exiting New Jersey. It just makes sense. The largest oil company in America belongs in the #1 state for oil & gas. We free businesses large & small from costly regulations to make it easier to succeed. That has made Texas # 1 for new jobs… https://t.co/WWi9K1qtgb — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) March 10, 2026 Fox Business has more: New Jersey officials sued Exxon, Chevron and other fossil-fuel companies in 2022, alleging they contributed to climate change and forced the state to spend billions cleaning up after major natural disasters such as Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Ida. The suit was dismissed last year. Exxon has also faced years of high-profile clashes with activist investors and climate-focused shareholder campaigns. In 2021, activist hedge fund Engine No. 1 won three seats on Exxon’s board in a proxy fight centered on the company’s climate strategy. Exxon later sued activist investors in 2024 over climate-related shareholder proposals, arguing they were attempting to abuse SEC rules governing proxy resolutions. The company has repeatedly pushed back against shareholder proposals seeking stricter climate disclosures, emissions targets and changes to its long-term fossil fuel strategy.

Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) announced on Wednesday that he will run for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma to fill Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s seat. “Today I’m announcing my campaign for the United States Senate. I grew up on an Air Force base, worked my way through school, built businesses, and served Oklahoma in Congress,” Hern said. “Now I’m ready to fight for Oklahoma in the Senate,” he added. Watch his campaign announcement video: Today I’m announcing my campaign for the United States Senate. I grew up on an Air Force base, worked my way through school, built businesses, and served Oklahoma in Congress. Now I’m ready to fight for Oklahoma in the Senate. Watch my launch video! pic.twitter.com/lGBsRpVTvs — Kevin Hern (@krhern) March 11, 2026 NBC News shared further: Should Mullin be confirmed, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt will appoint someone to finish his term, which ends in January 2027. According to state law, the person who temporarily fills the seat must sign an affidavit vowing not to run for a full term. This means that Hern is removing himself from Stitt’s pool of temporary replacement options and is instead vying to be the full-term senator from Oklahoma. Hern is the first candidate to officially enter the race since the news of Mullin’s nomination. He has served in Congress since 2018 and is chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee. Hern also serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. Before serving in Congress, he owned McDonald’s franchises and several other businesses. According to prior reports, Stitt is considering five candidates to temporarily fill Mullin’s seat until his term ends. The candidates include: Nathan Dahm David Ostrowe John O’Connor Dustin Hilliary Harold Hamm Oklahoma Governor Reportedly Considering Five Candidates To Replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin Axios noted: Per House rules, Hern has to step down from his leadership role, opening up a coveted slot in the conference. Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) launched his bid Wednesday for Hern's leadership post in a letter to colleagues, his office told Axios. No other Republicans have formally announced campaigns for the job.

If you think Kim Clement’s prophecies about President Trump from 2017 are wild (and they are), you won’t believe what I’m about to show you. An American who fled to Italy to live as a hermit outside the home believed to be the home of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, wrote a prophecy about Donald Trump in 1983 saying he would one day be used by God to bring America back to God. Crazy, right? It’s called the Hermit of Loreto Prophecy and it’s WILD stuff! TOM ZIMMER – "THE HERMIT OF LORETO" PROPHECY IN 1983!!! DONALD TRUMP WILL BRING AMERICA BACK TO GOD!!! pic.twitter.com/DRbMNVItEh — Denn Dunham (@DennD68) August 3, 2023 Here’s a quick summary: Tom Zimmer, known as the “Hermit of Loreto,” was an American who left behind a secular life in the U.S. and moved to Italy, where he lived a humble, prayer-focused existence in Loreto. Loreto is home to the Basilica della Santa Casa, believed by many Catholics to be the house where Mary lived, and Tom Zimmer felt a calling to spend his days there in prayer and reflection. Zimmer’s story became particularly intriguing due to a prophecy he shared in 1983. He reportedly told friends that God had revealed to him that Donald Trump would one day lead America back to faith. This statement seemed unusual at the time, as Trump was known then for his business endeavors and flamboyant lifestyle, with little indication of a path toward religious or political leadership. As the years passed, Zimmer’s prophecy gained more attention, especially after Trump was elected President of the United States in 2016. Many people who had heard Zimmer’s story saw Trump’s political rise as the fulfillment of this prophecy, interpreting it as a call for America to return to Christian values. Zimmer’s prediction and his life of devotion have continued to inspire those who see him as a unique figure with a message about faith and redemption for modern times. Tom Zimmer passed away in 2009, leaving behind his spiritual legacy and the remarkable story of his prophecy, which remains a point of fascination and contemplation among those who knew him and those who have since heard of his life and vision. This story gained renewed attention following Trump’s second election victory, pointing to Tom Zimmer, known as the “Hermit of Loreto,” who lived as a prayerful recluse in Loreto, Italy. Read Now: https://t.co/g7x4r6MYhi@realDonaldTrump #prophecy #culture #society #priest… pic.twitter.com/L55usR4Nip — Charisma News (@charisma_news) November 14, 2024 Here is Father Giacomo Capoverdi on YouTube said a close confidant of his told him that in the 1980’s the “Hermit of Loreto” (the author of the renown Pieta prayer book) made the prophecy that Donald Trump would “lead America back to God.” Incredibly in the 1980's there was a prophecy, when Trump was still a playboy, that he would lead "America back to God." Father Giacomo Capoverdi on YouTube said a close confidant of his told him that in the 1980's the "Hermit of Loreto" (the author of the renown Pieta prayer… pic.twitter.com/hDGWvzuZ72 — Sweet Polly Purebred (@shesova) October 29, 2024 And because the whole thing can be a little tough to follow, I found this video that breaks it down the best I’ve seen of any. Watch here: FULL TRANSCRIPT: Speaker: Okay, somebody tell me why there are so many prophecies about Donald J. Trump. This one was sent to me by a friend of the channel, and this one actually occurred even earlier than Brandon Biggs—you know, Brandon Biggs, the guy who famously prophesied that Trump was going to be almost killed, that there was going to be a bullet flying past a zero, and stuff. We’ve covered that on the channel before, but this one is different. This one actually occurred way earlier, back in the 1980s, by a guy named Tom Zimmer. Tom Zimmer was a hermit, a sort of recluse, but he was an American who moved to devote his life to God and to prayer. While he was there, he met a psychiatrist—the second person in this story you need to know. His name is Dr. Claude Curran. As I said, Dr. Curran is a psychiatrist, and he met with Tom. Apparently, Tom told Dr. Curran that the hand of God was going to be on Donald Trump and that something big was going to happen; God was going to use him in a really, really big way. Now, the third person you need to know is Father Giacomo Cap. I hope I’m saying that correctly. Let’s go ahead and turn to his video now. This video is actually sort of viral; it’s got almost a million views. This is the story in which Father Cap actually met Tom and how he learned about Tom’s existence. Let’s go ahead and listen to his story. Father Cap: In light of current events that have been taking place recently, there’s a story I wanted to share with you—a true story—and it has to do with a friend of mine who’s a medical doctor, a psychiatrist. His name is Claude Curran. His mother was Calabrese, his father was Irish, and his name is Dr. Claude Curran. Narrator: Okay, so again, he’s talking about the second person in this story, Dr. Claude Curran, a psychiatrist who was friends with Father Cap. Claude Curran connects Father Cap with Tom Zimmer. So Claude is the person in the story connecting all three of these people together. Father Cap: So one day, about 17 years ago, when I was at my first assignment in Bristol, I was talking to him about going to Rome. I told him I was going to be visiting Rome, and he said to me, “Father, listen, I really want you to do something when you’re in Rome. I want you to get on a train and go up to Loreto.” He said, “I’ll pay for the train ticket, I’ll cover your expenses, but you’ve got to go to Loreto.” Now, as he was saying this, I was thinking, “Okay, I know Our Lady of Loreto; it’s a very important Christian site for us Catholics.” It’s actually where the house of the Blessed Virgin Mary is located—the house where Mary grew up, where she received the message of the angel Gabriel, and where the Incarnation of Our Lord took place. This house, in Loreto now, was originally in Nazareth. But during the Muslim invasions, Muslims were threatening to destroy the house of the Incarnation, so legend has it that angels lifted the house and brought it to where it is now in Loreto. Narrator: Let’s pause here to talk about this legend, because it actually plays a crucial part in the story. The holy house is believed to be the very house where the Virgin Mary was born, grew up, and received the angel Gabriel’s message. According to legend, angels miraculously transported Mary’s house from Nazareth to Italy to protect it from destruction during the Crusades in the 1200s. Modern research suggests it might have actually been transported by ship, with records mentioning a nobleman named Angelos, whose family may have moved the house to Italy as part of a wedding dowry. This “Angelos” connection might explain the story of angels carrying it. But regardless of how it arrived, there is compelling evidence that the house truly originated in Nazareth, with early Christian symbols and construction methods specific to that region. For Zimmer, praying near this sacred house was a powerful, mystical connection to Mary. This setting is where he received his conviction about Donald Trump. Now that we understand the significance of the holy house to Zimmer’s spiritual life, let’s return to the prophecy. Narrator: Tom Zimmer was an American who decided that the holy house was so important to Christianity and prayer that he would become a hermit there. He left everything behind in America, moved to Loreto, and lived near the house, staying in the basilica built around it. Unlike someone like Brandon Biggs, Tom wasn’t recording his prophecies or trying to get views; he was just devoting his life to prayer in a solitary space, occasionally sharing his insights with people like Dr. Curran. Father Cap: So, I did as Dr. Curran said. I got on a train and went up to Loreto—a beautiful scenic ride along the Adriatic side of Italy. I reached the basilica, went inside, and there it was—the holy house, with the basilica built around it. I said a prayer, then looked for Tom. I remember asking Dr. Curran, “How am I going to find him?” He said, “Believe me, walk around, and you’ll find him.” Sure enough, there was an elderly man, very frail and thin, leaning up against the fence surrounding the house. I went up to him and, in English, asked, “Are you Thomas?” He looked up and said, “Yes, I am.” So, I introduced myself as Dr. Curran’s friend. He knew who I was and invited me to sit with him. Narrator: Years later, just a few weeks ago, Father Cap spoke with Dr. Curran again. To set the timeline, this video was posted in 2017. After Trump was elected president, Dr. Curran shared the story again, recounting how Tom Zimmer had told him in the 1980s that “a man would lead America back to God.” When Dr. Curran asked who it was, Tom replied, “Donald J. Trump.” Dr. Curran’s reaction was disbelief: “You mean the New York Playboy?” But Tom insisted, “Believe me, I have a premonition that this is the man who’s going to do it.” Narrator: Now, we’re about to hear from Dr. Curran himself. Let’s listen to him tell the story of his own meeting with Tom and what Tom actually said. Dr. Curran: Regarding the story that Father Cap shared on YouTube—in the fall of 1983, during the holy year declared by Pope John Paul II to celebrate the 1950th anniversary of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection—the Vatican invited people to buy memorial bricks to be used when they sealed up the holy door. Those intentions would be remembered in all the masses and prayers celebrated in the Vatican. One day, I went to meet Tom in the colonnade at St. Peter’s. He was doing his usual thing: writing prayers, reading current events, collecting information on social and political issues, and bringing those intentions into the church to pray for them. He said to me, “Claude, right now in the United States, there’s a man with the hand of God on him. He has the IQ of a genius, a first-class education, and everything he approaches, he attacks with blinding efficiency.” I asked, “Who is it?” He replied, “His name is Donald Trump.” I responded, “Tom, Donald Trump? Isn’t he just a jet-setting Playboy millionaire?” But Tom insisted, “The hand of God is on him, and God is going to use him in the future.” Narrator: That’s a big difference. Father Cap said Trump would “lead America back to God,” whereas Dr. Curran recounts Tom saying “God would use him.” This is a subtle but significant distinction. Now, let’s continue. Dr. Curran: Tom was so convinced that he bought a memorial brick with Donald J. Trump’s name on it. This brick would benefit from all the Vatican’s masses and prayers as long as it remains in the holy door. Narrator: That’s the story. Again, it’s a little different than Father Cap’s version, where Tom Zimmer said Trump would lead America back to God. This version sounds more like God’s hand is on Trump’s life, and he’ll be used in some way—although how, exactly, is unclear. This vagueness could lessen the prophecy’s impact, but let’s discuss whether there’s evidence that God’s hand is on Trump’s life. For instance, Donald Trump recently posted a prayer to Michael the Archangel on his X account. The prayer reads: “St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.” This is a very Christian prayer, quite different from the Trump we saw in the 1980s when the prophecy occurred. This suggests a shift towards religiosity. On the other hand, Trump still posts troubling things. For example, on Halloween, October 31, 2024, he posted, “Mark Cuban, a really dumb guy who thinks he’s ‘hot stuff’ but he’s absolutely nothing, is now out there saying that I don’t surround myself with strong women.” So he’s still insulting people and showing an arrogant attitude. Is God using him? Maybe. Is he leading America back to God? That’s harder to say. One significant action he took was appointing J.D. Vance as his vice president. On Vance’s X profile, he identifies as Christian and a Catholic convert. Let’s briefly listen to his testimony. J.D. Vance: I’m a convert to Catholicism. I was raised Christian, became an atheist, and came back to Christianity, got baptized Catholic five or six years ago. Narrator: One interpretation of God’s hand on Trump’s life could be his appointing people like J.D. Vance—outspoken Christians—to political positions. While Vance isn’t a messianic figure, this move does suggest Trump may be influencing America’s political landscape in a religious direction, lending some credibility to the idea that God’s hand is on his life. But what do you think about this prophecy? Is it legitimate, or is it too vague to be meaningful? Let me know in the comments.