1. Biden Asks Why Trump Didn’t Just Bomb Ayatollah In The Leg – The Babylon Bee The rapidly increasing military aggression against Iran by coalition forces led by the United States and Israel always seemed like it was always going to be difficult for satirists to make light of. The strategy of The Babylon Bee is to deflect it into a “Joe Biden is a confused old man” joke. The metaphor of a cop who could’ve avoided killing a suspect by shooting him in the leg instead of the head, and tying that to where on his body the now deceased Ayatollah of Iran was supposed to be bombed, doesn’t make a lot of sense. But I guess it makes sense, because Joe Biden isn’t supposed to make sense at his age either. 2. Trump Launches War With Iran and Refuses to Explain…Anything – The Daily Show Jon Stewart made fun of President Trump for his perceived lackadaisical approach to war with Iran, like making his initial announcement in Florida while wearing a USA hat, or calling the operation “Epic Fury.” Middle East correspondent Jordan Klepper replayed clips of the President claiming there would be no new wars in his administration, sloppily edited to instead sound like Trump loves new wars. Stewart also made fun of a clip of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth being defensive when asked about a timeline in Iran, comparing the Secretary to a jock from “Revenge Of The Nerds.” 3. Trump Iran War Address Cold Open – Saturday Night Live James Austin Johnson’s Trump impression impersonates the actual Trump address very well, down to the white USA cap. He describes Trump’s erratic behavior as being similar to Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates, leading to probably the funniest moment of the sketch as he keeps yelling “Gump!” while describing the movie. And Colin Jost’s impression of Pete Hegseth adds some aggressive energy, as he explains that the codename Epic Fury was picked because of the number of letters allowed for a knuckle tattoo. 4. Trump Boys Try Trading In George Washington Portrait At Gamestop – The Onion The artistic taste of Donald Trump’s two eldest sons is called into question in this Onion piece, as Donald Jr. and Eric try to barter Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of George Washington for a PS5. They don’t seem to appreciate the famous presidential painting, telling the cashier that he doesn’t even need to keep the painting afterwards, that the gold-looking frame must be worth something. It’s also humorously insulting that the boys had to carry the giant painting on foot for 7.5 miles. 5. Under Oath, Hillary Admits She Never Met Bill Clinton – The Humor Times At her hearing regarding the Epstein files, this satirical article supposes that Hillary Clinton would completely deny ever having met Bill, presumably to not connect herself to his potential crimes. This leads to some wacky explanations, like daughter Chelsea solely being the byproduct of maternal willpower. Apparently advanced animatronics were involved, as well as 1970s era Photoshop, which was definitely a thing.
By Jason Luna
After significant pushback from both sides of the aisle and many Americans, Kristi Noem’s tenure as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary is at an end. Her time as secretary could be described as turbulent at best, forever stained by the deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis, Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good, whom she called domestic terrorists, and her authorizing the use of $220 million in taxpayer dollars to run ad campaigns for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), many of which prominently depict her. Noem is likely the only one distressed by her dismissal, as even staunch Republicans, Senators John Kennedy of Louisiana, and Thomas Roland Tillis of North Carolina, came after her in the recent Senate hearings that shortly preceded her firing. Not dissimilar from Greg Bovino’s removal as head of ICE operations in Minneapolis and then sent back to California to reportedly retire, Noem seems to have been thrown under the bus by the Trump administration and given another role, special envoy for “The Shield of Americas.” Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) has been tapped to succeed Noem, but who is Mullin and is this a cosmetic or structural change for DHS? Mullin, a former MMA fighter and business owner, is probably best known for his confrontation on the Senate floor with Teamsters’ President Sean O’Brien, after O’Brien had criticized him online. During O’Brien’s Senate hearing, Mullin decided to respond to his criticism, saying, “You want to run your mouth, we can be two consenting adults, we can finish it here.” The resulting verbal altercation almost turned into a physical one, with Mullin standing up to come towards O’Brien before being stopped by the chairman of the committee, Bernie Sanders. According to the Hill, the two sat down at President Trump’s request, and ended up talking for hours, O’Brien apologizing and even endorsing Mullin’s candidacy for Secretary of Homeland Security. “If anyone is willing to stand their butt up to protect America, it’s Markwayne Mullin,” he said, referencing their confrontation. Mullin’s palling with the President of the Teamsters certainly doesn’t give the impression that he is a tow-the-line Republican, tough on immigration. After all, the Teamsters call for “comprehensive immigration reform that includes a rational and reasonable pathway to citizenship for our nation’s 11 million or more undocumented individuals.” Mullin was also one of two GOP senators who aided capital police’s attempts to prevent rioters from gaining entry to Congress on January 6th, and is on the record saying, “They had evil intentions, they had evil in their eyes.” Although these instances may give the appearance that Mullin frequently breaks party lines, during the most recent session of Congress, the Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank responsible for Project 2025, rated him 90% on voting with the organization. Trump himself has dubbed Mullin “a MAGA Warrior,” lending little hope that this means structural change at DHS. Kica Matos, President of the National Immigration Law Center, said of Mullin’s candidacy, “This is the equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig, and we must act accordingly. Changing who sits atop Trump’s deportation machine should not dull the resolve of lawmakers who have courageously stood up to demand accountability from ICE and CBP. We cannot allow any more taxpayers dollars to go to ICE and CBP’s lawless attacks on our communities.” Whether or not the leadership switch represents a substantive change, it seems Mullin will almost certainly be confirmed as Republicans retain control of the Senate and have some bipartisan support in the form of Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.). Americans are all undoubtedly breathing a sigh of relief that at the very least he isn’t Kristi Noem, or as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. so aptly put it,“Good riddance.” Image source and credit: Octavio Jones/Getty; Andrew Harnik/Getty
By Garrison Rushing
In a brazen display of anti-Israel activism, Brian McGinnis, a former U.S. Marine and Green Party candidate for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, disrupted a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on March 4, 2026, by chanting that the United States would not fight for Israel. McGinnis, an Iraq War veteran who served from 2000 to 2004, stood up during the proceedings and shouted slogans such as “No one wants to fight for Israel” and “America does not want to fight this war for Israel,” framing U.S. support for its key Middle East ally as an unwarranted escalation toward conflict with Iran. The outburst, captured on video, shows Capitol Police forcibly removing him from the room, with reports indicating his arm was injured in the process. The video quickly went viral, providing ammunition for anti-American and anti-Israel forces worldwide. Propagated across social media platforms, it was seized upon by critics to falsely portray widespread dissent among U.S. citizens and military personnel against America’s longstanding alliance with Israel. The underlying message peddled by these groups—that Israel would not reciprocate in defending the U.S.—ignores the reality of Israel’s role as a bulwark against shared threats in the region. However, social media users swiftly exposed McGinnis’s background, revealing him not as a representative voice of the military but as a dedicated pro-Palestinian activist with ties to extremist views. Contrary to initial impressions, McGinnis is an ex-Marine who has frequently appeared on TikTok in military attire to solicit donations for Palestinian causes. His activism extends further: he participated in a 2024 aid flotilla to Gaza and has been described as a pro-Hamas advocate, sharing antisemitic content and downplaying the horrors of the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas, which he has claimed were exaggerated in media reports. In one instance, McGinnis reportedly congratulated Hamas following a ceasefire agreement, further aligning himself with groups hostile to U.S. interests. Married to a woman of Palestinian descent, his personal connections appear to drive his agenda, which critics argue borders on anti-American sentiment. As a Green Party candidate, McGinnis embodies the far-left fringe, where anti-Israel rhetoric often merges with broader anti-Western narratives. This incident exemplifies how leftist propaganda is planted and circulated globally to undermine U.S. resolve and defame its foreign policy. By using platforms like TikTok and X, activists like McGinnis amplify messages that embolden adversaries and sow division at home. It’s a tactic straight from the playbook of radical elements seeking to erode America’s global leadership. The new generation must step forward to counter this by educating themselves on U.S. history and identifying common enemies. America’s alliance with Israel is not a one-way street but a strategic partnership against terrorism, rooted in shared values and mutual defense. Recently, pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University echoed “Death to America” chants, mirroring the rhetoric of leftist and terrorist organizations worldwide. Iran, a regime that has long vowed “Death to America” and “Death to Israel,” fuels proxy terrorists across the Middle East, including Hamas and Hezbollah. A nuclear-armed Iran would not only threaten the tiny nation of Israel but also endanger all U.S. allies in the region, from Saudi Arabia to Jordan. This is no mere regional skirmish—it’s a broader war against terrorism, where failing to support Israel means ceding ground to those who seek America’s downfall. As evidenced by Iran’s ballistic missile programs and uranium enrichment activities, the threat is real and escalating. Standing firm with Israel is essential to preserving global stability and American security. Acknowledgement: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the individual author, not necessarily Our National Conversation as a whole. The image accompanying this article was taken by Getty Images.
By Susmita Majumder
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