A Trump‑backed candidate secured victory in the South Carolina primary, marking the day’s most‑covered political development. The United States announced a halt to all immigrant visa applications as part of newly tightened restrictions. In a separate immigration case, the father of a USS Lincoln sailor was released from ICE custody after his arrest while his son was deployed in the Iran war. Iran and Oman are advancing talks aimed at an interim reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, coverage of Dolly Parton’s death highlighted both the future of Dollywood and a tribute to her colorful career, and O’Reilly was named the PFA Young Player of the Year.
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