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Updated Mar 2, 2026 - Politics & Policy

U.S. cities step up security amid Iran tensions

Three MTA police officers in uniform standing and leaning in a busy train station corridor with commuters walking by and digital schedule boards in the background.

Nancy Mace under House Ethics Committee investigation

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Updated Mar 2, 2026 - World

Iran conflict escalates: 6 U.S. service members killed as death toll climbs

A hand points at a computer screen displaying a Flightradar24 map with commercial flights rerouted around Iran and Iraq.

Third victim dies in Austin mass shooting

Four police officers armed and in tactical gear walking on a street at night with flashing patrol car lights and a large illuminated heart-shaped sign reading "Buford's" in the background.
Mar 2, 2026 - World

Earthquake in the Gulf: Iran war expands to dozen countries in 72 hours

Smoke rises from an explosion following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon on March 2.
Updated Mar 2, 2026 - Politics & Policy

U.S. Capitol security "heightened" due to Iran conflict

Illustration of the Capitol building with a siren on top.

Trump delivers Iran messaging through exclusive interview spree

President Trump — wearing a dark suit, a white collared shirt, a dark tie, and an American flag pin and a white "USA" cap — holds his fist up as he walks.

5 times Trump pushed Congress aside to take control

Illustration of a hand flicking the Capitol building away.

Anthropic's Pentagon standoff signals a broader corporate pushback

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Trump says war against Iran moving "substantially ahead" of schedule

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Iran conflict could worsen America's affordability crisis

Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One as joint U.S.â"Israeli military strikes on Iran continue

The Iran conflict matters more for inflation than growth

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Mar 2, 2026 - Business

Anthropic vs. White House puts $60 billion at risk

Photo illustration of Pete Hegseth with collaged photos of the Pentagon building.
Updated Mar 2, 2026 - Energy & Climate

Iran attack on giant Saudi refinery pushes up oil prices

Updated Mar 2, 2026 - World

Top U.S. general says it will take time to achieve Iran war goals

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GOP insiders fretting over Texas Senate primary

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Trump's lethal presidency

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Scoop: Iran strikes inject chaos into Dem primaries

Updated Mar 1, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Hezbollah launches missiles at Israel from Lebanon

Large crowd of people raising fists in protest or rally, holding yellow, black, red, and Iranian flags, with a prominent yellow flag showing a bearded man in black robes and turban.
Updated Mar 1, 2026 - Energy & Climate

Iran conflict spurs early oil price surge

Smoke from bombing in Iran

U.S. and Israel delayed original Iran strike by a week, officials say

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