The US economy lost 92,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%  —  Hiring at US businesses unexpectedly plunged last month as employers shed an estimated 92,000 jobs, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  —  The unemployment rate edged higher to 4.4% from 4.3%.

Trump has privately shown serious interest in U.S. ground troops in Iran  —  The president's private comments have not focused on a large-scale ground invasion of Iran, but rather on the idea of a small contingent of U.S. troops that would be used for specific strategic purposes, sources say.

Oil surges 35% this week for biggest gain in futures trading history dating back to 1983 … U.S. crude oil on Friday posted its biggest weekly gain in futures trading history, as the escalating war in the Middle East has triggered a major disruption to global fuel supplies.

Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say  —  The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the officials said.  —  Russia is providing Iran with targeting information to attack American forces in the Middle East …

Trump tells CNN Cuba is soon going to fall: 'I'm going to put Marco over there'  —  President Donald Trump told CNN Friday morning that Cuba “is going to fall pretty soon.”  —  “Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon, by the way, unrelated, but Cuba is gonna fall too.

Police body cam footage shows DOGE knew Institute of Peace was private property during raid  —  Footage obtained by The Handbasket's lawsuit shows a hostile takeover on March 17, 2025. … In a DC court hearing last month, Judge Darlene Soltys ruled on the spot that the department …

Justice Department targets Cuban officials, aims for indictments  —  The effort to explore charges against Cuban officials comes as President Donald Trump says the island's government is his next target.  —  The Justice Department has formed a working group to examine possible federal charges …

War with Iran, March 2026  —  Majority of Americans Disapprove of U.S. Military Action in Iran  —  As the U.S. conflict with Iran escalates, a majority of Americans say they either oppose or strongly oppose U.S. military action in the region.  While most Americans perceive Iran to be a threat …

Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district, sources say  — 3 min Click here to listen to this article  — Veteran congressman Darrell Issa appears to be retiring after more than 23 years representing San Diego-area districts.

US customs agency says it cannot comply with tariff refund order  —  The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is unable to comply with a court order directing it to refund tariffs that the Supreme Court has ruled illegal, the agency said in a court filing with the U.S. Court for International Trade on Friday.

The Most Chilling Detail in the U.S. Attack on an Iranian Naval Ship  —  The U.S. Navy's attack on an Iranian frigate, the IRIS Dena, on Wednesday was the first time an American submarine has sunk an enemy ship since World War II.  But the Dena may not have been armed because it was returning …

Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump  —  The Justice Department has published additional Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor after an NPR investigation found dozens of pages were withheld.

Top National Symphony Leader Quits in New Blow to Kennedy Center  —  The executive director, Jean Davidson, said her departure reflects frustration at the turmoil that has engulfed the arts center.  —  The executive director of the National Symphony Orchestra announced Friday that she was stepping down …

Unproven Trump autism claim affected care: Research  —  President Trump's urging of pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol last year on the unfounded claim that it could be linked to autism in children resulted in a notable drop in orders for the common over-the-counter medication among …

Florida Bar reverses itself, says it is not investigating Lindsey Halligan  —  A spokesperson said the bar's counsel “erroneously” stated there was a “pending investigation”; instead, a complaint against Halligan remains at a preliminary stage.  —  The Florida Bar said Friday …

Eyeing Voting Rights, Liberals Aim to Secure Wisconsin's Supreme Court through 2030  —  Liberals have an opportunity next month to lock down a majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court through 2030, which would hand them a critical backstop during the next presidential election …

Massive war price tag could be a massive problem for GOP leaders … Senior Republicans privately expect President Donald Trump's administration to request tens of billions of dollars for the Middle East conflict and other military needs from Congress in the coming days …

Austin shooting suspect was Tesla employee who assaulted co-worker, lawsuit says  —  A 65-year-old woman says the automaker ignored warning signs before Ndiaga Diagne, the suspect in Sunday's mass shooting, assaulted her.  She sued Thursday.  —  Ndiaga Diagne, the man accused of killing three people …

No Quarter  —  And not one more inch.  —  Three years is longer from certain vantage points than from others.  When Joe Biden entered his second year in office, deeply unpopular, nobody in either party worried he'd flail and lash out and abuse power in the vain hope of winning back the admiration of his lost supporters.

FDA's controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month  —  The US Food and Drug Administration's head of vaccines and biologic medicines will leave the agency at the end of April, a spokesperson confirmed to CNN on Friday.  —  Dr. Vinay Prasad, who joined the FDA in May …

New York Is Investigating the Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam  —  AG Letitia James will head an “independent assessment” of what happened to the Blind Rohingya refugee who Border Patrol dumped in Buffalo.  —  On Friday, the Buffalo-based Investigative Post reported that New York Attorney General Letitia James …

Patients say measles ‘worse than expected’ as Utah hits 350+ infections, doctors say  —  KEY TAKEAWAYS  — Utah reports 358 measles cases since June 2025, with 120 hospitalizations.  — Officials urge vaccinations, noting 90% of Utahns are vaccinated yet cases persist.

Hochul meets with Trump border czar, seeks assurances against ICE surge … Much of the conversation was an airing of rapidly expanding grievances New York officials have with Trump's deportation push.  —  The governor gave Homan a list of detained college students she is pressing to be released …

China Suspected in Breach of FBI Surveillance Network  —  The FBI said it has addressed ‘suspicious activities’ on its networks  —  U.S. investigators believe hackers affiliated with the Chinese government are responsible for a cyber intrusion on an internal Federal Bureau …