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Reuters:
Exclusive: US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say — U.S. military investigators believe it is likely that U.S. forces were responsible for an apparent strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed scores of children on Saturday but have not yet reached …
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France 24, DNYUZ, Modern Diplomacy and Mediaite
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Washington Post:
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 …
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Reuters, NewsMax.com, France 24 and Commentary Magazine
Eric Cortellessa / Time:
Trump's War — Trump arrives at the White House on March 1, during the conflict's opening weekendJose Luis Magana—AP — President Donald Trump had just arrived at Mar-a-Lago on Friday night, Feb. 27, when he got word from U.S. intelligence officials: they believed they had located Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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New York Times:
Analysis Suggests School Was Hit Amid U.S. Strikes on Iranian Naval Base — The Feb. 28 school strike in Minab, which killed dozens, including children, appears to have been part of an attack on an adjacent naval base in southern Iran, where officials said U.S. forces were operating.
G. Elliott Morris / Strength In Numbers:
All the polls on the U.S. war in Iran so far — According to a simple average of new high-quality surveys, 38% of Americans approve and 49% disapprove of U.S. military action in Iran. When ignoring “don't know” respondents, 56% disapprove … One of my favorite things to write here at Strength …
Financial Times:
‘Cavalier and demeaning’: the Trump team's hyper-aggressive war rhetoric
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Straight Arrow News and Raw Story, more at Mediagazer »
David Ignatius / Washington Post:
The dangerous rise of decapitation warfare
Phillips Payson O'Brien / The Atlantic:
U.S. Capabilities Are Showing Signs of Rot
U.S. Capabilities Are Showing Signs of Rot
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Phillips's Newsletter, Bloomberg and DNYUZ
Robert Davis / Raw Story:
‘Unconscionable’: Fury as investigation finds US likely killed 175 in Iran school strike
‘Unconscionable’: Fury as investigation finds US likely killed 175 in Iran school strike
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Democracy Now
Garrett Haake / NBC News:
Trump says he 'wasn't thrilled' with Kristi Noem's $220M ad campaign on self-deportation — Trump indicated in a phone call with NBC News that Noem's dismissal was less about her performance and more about elevating Sen. Markwayne Mullin to his Cabinet. — ADD NBC NEWS TO GOOGLE
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Reuters:
Exclusive: Trump tells Reuters he did not sign off on ad campaign featuring homeland security secretary
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Julianna Bragg / Axios:
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem out, Trump says
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem out, Trump says
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Joyce Vance / Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance:
Fired, But For the Wrong Reason
Fired, But For the Wrong Reason
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New York Times:
Senate Democrat Pushes to Investigate Noem for Perjury — Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said Democrats had evidence to suggest Kristi Noem lied under oath during a Senate hearing on Tuesday. — Senator Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, said on Thursday evening …
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Wall Street Journal:
Exclusive | Trump Is Preparing to Fire Kristi Noem
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Associated Press:
Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
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NPR:
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.
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CNN, The Epstein Files, DNYUZ, 77 WABC and The Gateway Pundit
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Erica Orden / Politico:
Justice Department publishes documents with sexual assault allegations against Trump … Trump has denied wrongdoing in relation to the Epstein allegations and he hasn't been charged with a crime in connection with them. There's no evidence to suggest Trump took part in Epstein's sex trafficking operation.
Alanna Durkin Richer / Associated Press:
Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
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Ms. Magazine and Al Jazeera
Garrett Haake / NBC News:
Trump says he wants Iran's leadership structure gone and has preferences for a ‘good leader’ — In a phone call with NBC News, the president also downplayed the possibility of a ground invasion in Iran. — WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump indicated Thursday that he wants …
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Straight Arrow News, Axios, DNYUZ and CBS News
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Steve Holland / Reuters:
Exclusive: Trump on rising gas prices during Iran operation: ‘If they rise, they rise’
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J. David Goodman / New York Times:
Representative Tony Gonzales Will Not Seek Re-election — Several House members had called for Mr. Gonzales, a Texas Republican, to step down after texts emerged showing his pursuit of a staff member who later killed herself. — Representative Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican accused …
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Madalyn Mendoza / Axios:
Tony Gonzales drops re-election bid after pressure from GOP leadership
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New York Times:
Lindsey Halligan Is Under Investigation by the Florida Bar — The actions of Ms. Halligan, who as a U.S. attorney brought criminal cases against President Trump's enemies, are under review by the organization that licensed her to practice law. — Lindsey Halligan, the former U.S. attorney …
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Washington Post:
Virginia moves to forbid schools from teaching that Jan. 6 was peaceful — The measure appears to be the first of its kind but raises complicated questions about how far government should go in dictating how certain events are taught. — RICHMOND — Virginia lawmakers have passed a bill …
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JONATHAN TURLEY, WHRO Public Media and Fox News
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Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump in Jan. 6 case gets life sentence for child sex crimes
Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump in Jan. 6 case gets life sentence for child sex crimes
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CNN, NPR, Mediaite, Associated Press, Raw Story and Office of The State Attorney …
Hafiz Rashid / New Republic:
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 …
United States Department of State:
A Statement on U.S.-Venezuela Relations — The United States and Venezuela's interim authorities have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations. This step will facilitate our joint efforts to promote stability, support economic recovery, and advance political reconciliation in Venezuela.
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Financial Times:
Axel Springer buys Telegraph in £575mn deal — Media group Axel Springer has agreed to buy the Telegraph for £575mn in a move that will scupper the proposed acquisition of the UK newspaper group by the Daily Mail, said people briefed about the matter.
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Politico and WTOP News, more at Mediagazer »
Axios:
Behind the Curtain: Trump's power play — President Trump seethed when the Supreme Court stripped away his unilateral tariff authority, the first real check on his presidency. — Then he set out to impose his will on every remaining vector of American power — smashing norms …
Mikeie Honda Reiland / Nashville Banner:
Nashville Reporter Who Has Detailed ICE Activity Detained in South Nashville Stop — A reporter who faced death threats in her home country could now be sent back by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. — Nashville Noticias staffer Estefany Rodríguez was detained by ICE in South Nashville on Wednesday morning.
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Natalie Allison / Washington Post:
In Texas, Trump flirts with defying his own movement — The president is looking to endorse a senator he once called a “RINO” over a staunch ally who worked to try to overturn the 2020 election results, dismaying many in his MAGA base. — President Donald Trump is preparing to endorse …
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DNYUZ, The Federalist and Washington Examiner
Joseph Cox / 404 Media:
Proton Mail Helped FBI Unmask Anonymous ‘Stop Cop City’ Protester — Privacy-focused email provider Proton Mail provided Swiss authorities with payment data that the FBI then used to determine who was allegedly behind an anonymous account affiliated with the Stop Cop City movement in Atlanta …
Ben Geman / Axios:
Energy woes deepen as Trump team looks to soften blow — Oil and gasoline prices are marching upward again Friday, even as Trump administration officials seek ways to get more barrels into the market. … - “There's no doubt that what's happening now is an order of magnitude bigger …
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The Bulwark, Reuters, Robin J Brooks, The Colorado Sun and Foreign Policy
Elena Schneider / Politico:
Dems aren't sure whether to actually spend big to flip Texas … It didn't take long for Democrats' hopes of flipping Texas to dim. — Enthusiasm remains high for the party's Senate nominee, James Talarico, but national Democrats aren't sure how far they should go to support him …
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Financial Times:
Gulf states could review overseas investments to ease financial strains caused by Iran war — Three leading Middle East economies consider options as US-Israeli campaign against Tehran continues — Pressure on the Gulf states' budgets could cause them to review their overseas investments …
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Reuters, Iran War Dispatches … and UAE
Lydia DePillis / New York Times:
Health Care Has Become the Lifeblood of the Labor Market — An aging population is drawing workers to medical and social care, creating reliable jobs and revealing weakness for the rest of the economy. — It is an exceptionally difficult time to find a job in America …
Ben Casselman / New York Times:
Big Revisions Are a Reason to Question Jobs Numbers, Not Dismiss Them — Economists say estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other agencies are reliable, but they worry the quality of data is eroding. — When the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly jobs report last July, the news looked good.
Anthropic:
Where things stand with the Department of War — Yesterday (March 4) Anthropic received a letter from the Department of War confirming that we have been designated as a supply chain risk to America's national security. — As we wrote on Friday, we do not believe this action is legally sound …
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Timothy P. Carney / Washington Examiner:
Murder in a sanctuary county — FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia — This murder is on Steve Descano. — There can be no doubt that Stephanie Minter is dead because of the indefensible actions of the Fairfax County “progressive prosecutor.” … Abdul Jalloh, an immigrant from Sierra Leone …
