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5:15 PM ET, March 7, 2026

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New York Times:
There Is One Crucial Reason We're Talking About Boots on the Ground  —  Somewhere in the mountains of Iran lies a hidden stockpile that is poised to define the future of America's war against the theocratic regime: 18 to 20 scuba-tank-like canisters, each of which contains up to 55 pounds …
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Politico:
Allies fear Iran war will leave them without US weapons they bought … “It shouldn't be a secret to anyone that the munitions that have been and will be fired are the ones that everybody needs to acquire in large numbers,” said one northern European official.
New York Times:
In War's First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame  —  The U.S. and Israel have pounded Iran's leadership and undercut its defense capabilities, but President Trump has offered wildly different explanations for what he hopes to achieve.
Reuters:
Exclusive: Saudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say  —  Saudi Arabia has told Tehran that while it favours a diplomatic settlement to Iran's conflict with the United States, continued attacks on the kingdom and its energy sector could push Riyadh to respond in kind …
Associated Press:
Iran's president apologizes for strikes on neighbors even as missiles and drones target their cities
Colin P. Clarke / The Atlantic:
What Iran Might Do When It Has Nothing to Lose
Discussion: Reuters
Lorenzo Tondo / The Guardian:
Iran rejects Trump's demand for unconditional surrender as a ‘dream’
Wall Street Journal:
Iran's High-Risk Strategy for a No-Limits Middle East War
Discussion: Al Jazeera and Reuters
Associated Press:
Russia gave Iran information that can help Tehran hit U.S. military targets, AP sources say
Josh Dawsey / Wall Street Journal:
Lindsey Graham's Quest to Sell Trump on Striking Iran  —  Few others in Trump's ear argued for the attack as effectively as the South Carolina Republican senator  —  As Lindsey Graham tried to sell Donald Trump on bombing Iran, he liked to play a little word-association game with the president.
Discussion: The Daily Caller and DNYUZ
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Greg Sargent / New Republic:
Donald Trump's Presidency Is in Free Fall  —  Consider three of the biggest developments in our politics right now: We just learned that the economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, a capstone to a terrible year in terms of job creation.  President Trump has fired widely despised Homeland …
Discussion: Editorial Board and The Guardian
Politico:
Trump's week: Poor jobs numbers, high gas prices and Noem's ouster … “Don't drag this war out,” the person said.  “That's my best advice for the administration.  The country is in no mood for a prolonged war.”  —  The Iran conflict has put immense upward pressure on oil and gas …
Zachary Basu / Axios:   Trump's risky business
Olivia George / Washington Post:
Long-delayed Jan. 6 plaque honoring police installed in Capitol at 4 a.m.  —  The memorial was required by law to be installed by March 2023.  This morning, while most of Washington slept, it appeared.  —  The police officers were taunted and beaten.  Some were knocked unconscious and dragged …
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Washington Post:
Intel report warns large-scale war ‘unlikely’ to oust Iran's regime  —  A classified U.S. report doubts that Iran's opposition would take power following either a short or extended U.S. military campaign.  —  A classified report by the National Intelligence Council found that even a large-scale assault …
ABC News:
Trump warns of imminent action against Cuba at ‘Shield of Americas’ summit  —  Trump hosted leaders from 12 nations across the Western Hemisphere.  —  President Donald Trump attends the “Shield of the Americas” Summit in Doral, Fla., March 7, 2026.  —  President Donald Trump joined leaders …
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The White House:
Commitment to Countering Cartel Criminal Activity
Discussion: Breitbart
Katie Herchenroeder / Mother Jones:
At Largest ICE Detention Camp, Staff Bet on Detainee Suicides, AP Reports  —  Camp East Montana has received several 911 calls in the span of five months about immigrants trying to harm themselves. … Staff at the nation's largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility …
Discussion: El Paso Times and Associated Press
Seung Min Kim / Associated Press:
Trump will join grieving families for the return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle East  —  President Donald Trump plans to join grieving families at Dover Air Force Base on Saturday at the dignified transfer for the six U.S. soldiers killed in the war in the Middle East.
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Jonathan J. Cooper / Associated Press:   Iran war deaths could resurface Trump's complicated history with military sacrifice
Tom Nichols / The Atlantic:
Operational Excellence, Strategic Incompetence
Daily Mail:
White House blocks intelligence report warning of rising US homeland terror threat linked to Iran war  —  Donald Trump's White House is blocking top US intelligence agencies from warning law enforcement across the country about rising threats to the homeland tied to his war with Iran, the Daily Mail can reveal.
Andrew Solender / Axios:
Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley files to run as independent  —  Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) said Friday he is registering as “no party preference,” rather than as a Republican, as he seeks reelection to Congress. … - Kiley's announcement sparked considerable confusion among his colleagues …
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Tyler Katzenberger / Politico:
GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley goes independent in longshot bid to stay in Congress
Paul Kane / Washington Post:   One hidden impact of redistricting? A more polarized Congress.
Alyce Collins / Newsweek:
Diabetic Woman Arrested by ICE Almost Died After Being Refused Insulin  —  A diabetic Norwegian woman who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has told Newsweek that she feared she might die in detention as her requests for insulin were repeatedly ignored.
Discussion: BizPac Review
Camilo Montoya-Galvez / CBS News:
Bodycam video contradicts ICE claims in fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Ruben Ray Martinez in Texas  —  Add CBS News on Google  —  Video of the March 2025 fatal shooting of American citizen Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims by federal officials that Martinez …
New York Times:
Russia Revels in a Sudden Reversal in Fortunes as Oil and Gas Prices Soar  —  President Vladimir V. Putin threatened to cut off remaining gas supplies to Europe as the Iran war drives a surge in energy costs.  —  Russia has a question for the European countries that have shunned its energy exports: Do you miss us now?
Nate Raymond / Reuters:
Trump cannot end protections for 350,000 Haitians, US appeals court rules  —  A divided U.S. appeals court has refused to let the Trump administration revoke legal protections that allow more than 350,000 Haitians to live and work in the U.S. and avoid being returned to their gang-violence-stricken country.
 
 
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New York Times:
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Discussion: DNYUZ
Morgan Trau / News 5 Cleveland WEWS:
Sen. Husted can't testify in person in corruption trial due to ‘Iran War,’ but did come to Ohio for fundraiser
Discussion: DNYUZ
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