# Ep. 601 - Iran Unveils New Kamikaze Drones as US Nears Kharg Island, is Cuba Next? Blanche Fights the Senate

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Published: 2026-07-16T00:59:00+00:00
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Iran is turning Kharg Island into a fortified drone kill-zone as the U.S. weighs a possible operation to seize the strategic oil hub — and Iran isn't the only regime in the crosshairs. Pentagon planners are actively drawing up options for Cuba, with the Nimitz carrier strike group parked in the Caribbean and July 26 — Cuba's own revolution anniversary — looming as a date of interest. Meanwhile, Acting AG Todd Blanche is fighting for his confirmed life in a brutal Senate Judiciary hearing today. TONIGHT'S RUNDOWN: - Iran unveils new kamikaze drones and fortifies Kharg Island as the U.S. Navy edges closer to a possible seizure of the strategic oil-export island - Is Cuba next? Pentagon officials continue drawing up options for a potential military operation against Havana as the naval buildup in the Caribbean grows - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and DNI nominee Jay Clayton both face brutal grillings in back-to-back Senate confirmation hearings — with Graham's death leaving the Judiciary Committee razor-thin - All Senate Democrats but one skip a "Exposing Fraud in America" hearing featuring Nick Shirley and James O'Keefe - Abdul El-Sayed, James Talarico, and Democrats across the map face a growing identity crisis as the DSA implodes on itself - ICE resumes vehicle stops after a brief pause following the Biddeford shooting — we cover the latest twists in the case Text TONY to 83848 or go to JoinADF.com/TONY to have your first donation doubled by a special matching grant—while funds last! 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 landscape. 🎙 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us…

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