The Daily Populous

Thursday March 12nd, 2026 night edition

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The FBI warned police departments in California in recent days that Iran could retaliate for American attacks by launching drones at the West Coast, according to an alert reviewed by ABC News.

“We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack.”.

The warning came just as the Trump administration launched its ongoing assault against the Islamic Republic.

Iran has been retaliating with drone strikes against targets throughout the Mideast.

And the LA Sheriff's Department said that "in light of current global events" it is maintaining an "elevated level of readiness.".

“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. »

Coalition Demands Schumer, Jeffries Step Down Over Failure to Fight 'War-Crazed' Trump

Authored by commondreams.org
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"Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries have not acted to prevent war on Venezuela or the current war on Iran," the petition reads.

"They worked to delay a vote on Iran until after the war had started, while failing to clearly oppose it before or after the launch of the war.

"The only way to read this half-hearted response from the Democratic Party leadership," they argued, "is de facto support. »

Zelenskyy to Trump: Put more pressure on Putin, ‘not on me’

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But when it comes to peace negotiations, Zelenskyy was clear that Trump’s influence will still be key.

“We don’t trust Russia, but I think, and I trust that Americans really want to finish with this war.

I hope that they will help us, but we need more pressure on Russia, not on me.”. »