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Trump administration underestimated Iran war's impact on Strait of Hormuz — The Middle East Donald Trump Oil & gas Economy — The Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran's willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes …
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Josh Boak / Associated Press:
Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face — Since starting a war with Iran caused oil and gasoline prices to spike, President Donald Trump has pivoted from a focus on keeping energy prices low to painting high oil prices as a positive.
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Steady, New York Times, America, America, The Federalist, The Japan Times, The Daily Signal, Politico and Esquire
Susan B. Glasser / New Yorker:
The War Trump Doesn't Want to Talk About — “We won,” the President who's treating the conflict with Iran like a video game says, but “we're not finished yet.” — In Donald Trump's first term, he might have live-tweeted the war in Iran. These days, his presence on Truth Social …
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New York Times:
Weakened by War, Iran Hits Back by Strangling a Vital Waterway — The threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are complicating President Trump's calculations about how and when to end the war. — Nearly two weeks after the United States and Israel attacked Iran with an extraordinary display …
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New Yorker, Foreign Affairs, BBC, Wall Street Journal, Washington Times, CBS News, The Gateway Pundit, Algemeiner.com and Associated Press
Barak Ravid / Axios:
Scoop: Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is “about to surrender” — President Trump told G7 leaders in a virtual meeting Wednesday that Iran is “about to surrender,” according to three officials from G7 countries briefed on the contents of the call. — 24 hours later …
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CNBC, Metro.co.uk, Raw Story, Los Angeles Times and Reuters
Adam Wren / Politico:
MAGA's Indiana retribution campaign heats up — With help from Eli Okun, Ali Bianco, Irie Sentner and Makayla Gray — On today's Playbook Podcast: Adam and Megan Messerly discuss President Donald Trump's high-cost, low-stakes political revenge campaign in deep-red Indiana, and how VP JD Vance really feels about the Iran war.
New York Times:
16 and Counting: Oil and Cargo Ships Are Growing Targets in War With Iran — The paths of ships struck in and near the Persian Gulf — At least 16 oil tankers, cargo and other commercial ships have been attacked in the Persian Gulf since the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran began nearly two weeks ago, a New York Times analysis shows.
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Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Says Four Killed in Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq
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Wall Street Journal:
Israeli Officials Think Iran's Regime Isn't Likely to Fall Soon
Israeli Officials Think Iran's Regime Isn't Likely to Fall Soon
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NPR, Reuters, Media Matters for America and The Hill
Washington Post:
Lebanon appeals to Israel's allies to intervene and says hundreds are killed
Lebanon appeals to Israel's allies to intervene and says hundreds are killed
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Al Jazeera, France 24 and DNYUZ
Lucy Campbell / The Guardian:
Middle East crisis live: top Iranian nuclear scientists killed, Israel says, amid ‘extensive’ strikes on Tehran
Middle East crisis live: top Iranian nuclear scientists killed, Israel says, amid ‘extensive’ strikes on Tehran
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Herb Scribner / Axios:
This military rebel group could join the Iran war next against the U.S.
This military rebel group could join the Iran war next against the U.S.
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Associated Press:
Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says — A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into the nation's largest Reform synagogue, in a Detroit suburb, and was fatally shot by security, The Associated Press has learned.
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Ashleigh Fields / The Hill:
What we know about the armed attack on Michigan synagogue
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Jordan Freiman / CBS News:
Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack lost family in recent airstrike in Lebanon, source says. Here's what we know.
Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack lost family in recent airstrike in Lebanon, source says. Here's what we know.
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Emily Hallas / Washington Examiner:
Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack was naturalized citizen born in Lebanon: DHS
Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack was naturalized citizen born in Lebanon: DHS
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Ed Morrissey / HotAir:
BREAKING: Active Shooter, Fire at Michigan Synagogue; UPDATE: Shooter Down
BREAKING: Active Shooter, Fire at Michigan Synagogue; UPDATE: Shooter Down
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NBC News:
Live updates: Suspect dead after apparent vehicle ramming and shooting incident at Michigan synagogue, officials say
Live updates: Suspect dead after apparent vehicle ramming and shooting incident at Michigan synagogue, officials say
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Alan Rappeport / New York Times:
Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was “unfortunate” that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term. — The United States on Thursday temporarily lifted sanctions …
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Financial Times:
Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices
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Patricia Cohen / New York Times:
Fallout From Iran War and Oil Shock Deliver Another Blow to World Economy
Fallout From Iran War and Oil Shock Deliver Another Blow to World Economy
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New Republic
NBC News:
Gunman in fatal Old Dominion University shooting ID'd as convicted ISIS supporter, officials say — The shooter opened fire just before 10:49 a.m. at ODU's Constant Hall in Norfolk, Virginia, killing one person and wounding two others. The gunman is also dead. — ADD NBC NEWS TO GOOGLE
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Devin Pavlou / Straight Arrow News:
Suspected school shooter killed after injuring 2 at Old Dominion University
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New York Post:
ISIS-linked Mohamed Bailor Jalloh ID'd as Old Dominion gunman who sought out ROTC before opening fire
ISIS-linked Mohamed Bailor Jalloh ID'd as Old Dominion gunman who sought out ROTC before opening fire
Tucker Reals / CBS News:
4 crew members killed in crash of American KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq, U.S. military confirms — Add CBS News on Google — The U.S. military's Central Command confirmed early Friday that at least four U.S. service members were killed the previous day when an aerial refueling aircraft taking part …
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Washington Post:
4 dead after U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war
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James LaPorta / CBS News:
U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq, officials say
U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq, officials say
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Malcolm Ferguson / New Republic:
Palantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic Power … Palantir CEO Alex Karp thinks his AI technology will lessen the power of “highly educated, often female voters, who vote mostly Democrat” while increasing the power of working-class men.
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Abigail Williams / NBC News:
Trump names new head of VOA's parent agency after court ruling against Kari Lake — Sarah Rogers, Trump's nominee, has led the administration's campaign against E.U. and U.K. regulation of online hate speech and misinformation. — President Donald Trump nominated a senior State Department official Thursday …
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Financial Times:
US has burned through ‘years’ of munitions since start of Iran war — Rapid depletion of stockpile including Tomahawk missiles raises pressure on Trump over cost of conflict — The Trump administration has burned through “years” of critical munitions since the start of the war with Iran …
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Politico
Charlie Savage / New York Times:
Hegseth's Boasts of ‘Maximum’ Engagement Authorities Face Scrutiny After School Is Hit — The defense secretary has disparaged restrictive rules for opening fire that are aimed at reducing the risk of mistakes and civilian casualties. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made contempt for what he calls …
Tony Semerad / Salt Lake Tribune:
ICE buys Salt Lake City warehouse — A large warehouse facility on Salt Lake City's west side has been sold to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. — The 24.9-acre industrial property — located at 6020 W. 300 South just south of Interstate 80 near the Salt Lake City airport …
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Punchbowl News:
3/13/26☀️ AM: … The relationship between Senate Majority Leader John Thune and President Donald Trump is under increasing stress, as the two diverge on legislative strategy and tactics. … Thune found himself in direct opposition to Trump in ways that are creating new rifts inside …
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The National Pulse, CNBC, The Post Millennial, Washington Examiner, Fox News and BizPac Review
Garrett M. Graff / Doomsday Scenario:
Trump Surprised To Find He's At War in Iran — Once his not-even-half-baked plan failed to materialize in Iran, it's clear that there's no Plan B. … The hardest thing for the media to wrap its hands around over the last year is that Donald Trump has no plan — for anything, ever.
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Lawyers, Guns & Money and MS NOW
Gary Fineout / Politico:
Florida's Legislature passes its version of SAVE America Act. But there's a catch. … “What is our tolerance for fraud and lack of integrity?” said state Sen. Erin Grall, a Vero Beach Republican and sponsor of the bill. “Yes, we have safe elections in Florida, but they don't stay safe …
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