Trump Boasts of Iran Invasion Progress, Thune Blocks 'SAVE America' Act

President claims US forces have already decimated Iran's defenses, as Congress debates election fraud claims in Arizona

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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President Trump told reporters in Doral that Operation Epic Fury against Iran is far ahead of schedule, with nearly all of Iran's military defenses already obliterated. The President added that US forces haven't even struck Iran's infrastructure yet, which he says their missiles are locked in on, warning it would "completely devastate the country." Meanwhile, Senator John Thune brushed off calls from MAGA supporters to pass the SAVE America Act, dismissing it as an "influencer ecosystem" and refusing to move the measure forward in the Senate. The article also discusses the federal review of Maricopa County's elections in Arizona, questioning whether Joe Biden's narrow victory there was legitimate given allegations of widespread voter fraud.

Why it matters

The President's comments on the Iran invasion progress and Thune's resistance to election fraud legislation highlight the ongoing political tensions and divisions in the US, with the administration pushing an aggressive foreign policy agenda while facing pushback from some members of Congress. The Maricopa County election review also has major implications for the integrity of the 2020 election results in a key swing state.

The details

In his remarks to reporters in Doral, Florida, President Trump claimed that Operation Epic Fury against Iran is moving much faster than expected, with US forces already decimating the country's military defenses. The President warned that Iran's infrastructure is also in the crosshairs of American missiles, and that striking those targets would "completely devastate the country." Meanwhile, Senator John Thune of South Dakota dismissed calls from MAGA supporters to pass the SAVE America Act, which aims to address alleged election fraud, as an "influencer ecosystem" and said he has no plans to move the measure forward in the Senate. The federal review of the 2020 election results in Maricopa County, Arizona has also raised new questions, with the county's recorder reportedly removing 500,000 fraudulent voter registrations just this year.

  • President Trump made his comments about the Iran invasion progress on March 10, 2026 in Doral, Florida.
  • Senator Thune's remarks about the SAVE America Act were made in recent weeks.

The players

President Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who has taken an aggressive stance towards Iran and made bold claims about the progress of the US military operation there.

Senator John Thune

A Republican Senator from South Dakota who has resisted calls from MAGA supporters to pass legislation addressing alleged election fraud, dismissing it as an "influencer ecosystem".

Maricopa County Recorder

The elections official in Maricopa County, Arizona who reportedly removed 500,000 fraudulent voter registrations from the rolls this year, raising questions about the legitimacy of Joe Biden's narrow victory in the state.

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What they’re saying

“Operation Epic Fury is far ahead of schedule and that nearly all of Iran's military defenses have been obliterated. And US forces haven't even struck Iran's infrastructure, the President adds, which our missiles are locked in on, because that would completely devastate the country.”

— President Donald Trump (yournews.com)

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.