PRESIDENT TRUMP: "The world respects us right now more than they have ever respected us before. And because of Republicans, you people in Congress, the United States has by far, the strongest and most powerful military on the face of the earth. We're the strongest military anywhere on the earth — and now everybody understands it." -

ISRAELI AMBASSADOR TO U.N. DANNY DANON: “Now let me address the brave people of Iran: You are not our enemies. This operation is not directed at you.” “It is directed at a regime that has silenced you, imprisoned you, and invested in missiles and uranium while your economy suffers. You deserve better.” -

'WE DID IT FOR HIM': Team USA men’s hockey honored late star Johnny Gaudreau throughout the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, carrying his No. 13 jersey as they captured gold with a win over Canada. Gaudreau, who was killed alongside his brother in an alleged drunk driving crash in August 2024, was remembered on the ice as his family and children joined the team during the postgame celebration. -

NOW: Secretary Hegseth says grace at the Governors Dinner at the White House. "For over 250 years from George Washington to President Trump, we have dedicated this nation to one nation under God and certainly in God we trust.” “We pray for our president, President Trump. Give him safety, give him wisdom. Lord, we pray for our vice president, our first lady, our second lady, the cabinet members here, all the governors assembled here as well, our civil magistrates." “I would be remiss if I did not pray for our great troops, our men and women all around the globe, defending our great nation as they have for 250 years. Lord God watch over them and protect them.” -