# Ep. 598 - US Marines Ready in Strait of Hormuz, Platner Withdraws in Tantrum, NYC Fraud Exposed

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Podcast: [The Tony Kinnett Cast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tony-kinnett-cast-6677195)
Published: 2026-07-11T01:04:00+00:00
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Two full Marine Expeditionary Units and their amphibious ready groups are now positioned in the Middle East as Washington's patience with Iran runs out — nearly 50,000 U.S. service members are in the region as strikes continue into their fourth day. Meanwhile, Graham Platner finally made it official today, filing his withdrawal from the Maine Senate race — but not before delivering a grievance-soaked farewell blaming everyone except himself. And Nick Shirley's fraud investigations just scored another big win: a Minnesota daycare operator he exposed on camera has now pleaded guilty to wire fraud. TONIGHT'S RUNDOWN: - U.S. Marines and Navy amphibious ready groups are positioned in the Strait of Hormuz as nearly 50,000 American troops sit in the region and Washington demands Iran stand down for good - Graham Platner officially files his withdrawal letter from the Maine Senate race — after a farewell message blaming the media, the "establishment," and everyone but himself - Nick Shirley and CMS Administrator Dr. Oz's fraud-exposure campaign scores another win as a Minneapolis daycare operator caught in Shirley's viral video pleads guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy — while Shirley's team is now digging into fraud in New York City - The latest on the ICE shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas as the case draws in Mexico's president and demands for an independent investigation - Black Democrats across the South tell Politico they feel abandoned by the DNC as redistricting threatens to wipe out a historic share of their congressional seats The Tony Kinnett Cast is The Daily Signal's nightly flagship show, hosted by national correspondent Tony Kinnett — covering the day's biggest stories with analysis, commentary, and guests from across the political and media land…

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