‘America’s mortal enemy’: Hegseth’s years-long hatred of Iran resurfaces in book quotes and videos The controversial defense secretary once compared Tehran to a malign octopus with ‘many tentacles’ The Independent UK · Mar 12
Chip Roy faces Mayes Middleton’s millions in Texas attorney general GOP runoff Middleton gave almost $14 million to his own campaign, helping propel him into first place on election night. The Texas Tribune · Mar 12
Some White South Africans Are Reportedly Leaving U.S. to Return Home Amid Safety Concerns: 'I Don't Want to Live in a Place Like This' Some white South Africans living in the United States are reportedly planning to return to their home country, citing safety concerns, cost of living and family ties, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 12
48% of Americans blame Trump for high gas prices — more than any other factor The spike in oil prices caused by the war is fast becoming a political liability for the White House. Axios · Mar 12
Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns President Donald Trump says he doesn't think it'd be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup The Independent UK · Mar 12
‘We make a lot of money’: Trump downplays rise in gas prices during Iran war The US president says higher oil prices benefit the country as Iran war pushes petrol costs above $100 per barrel The Guardian - US · Mar 12
Trump’s fanboys are fighting again as MAGA influencer -caught red-handed grooming a minor – claims it was a sting operation Lang vs. Groypers — who will win? We Got This Covered · Mar 12
Could Iran Target California? Warfare Expert Warns Attack Could Come 'Any Second' A former US Army drone warfare specialist says Iran has both the capability and the intent to launch deadly drone strikes on California, warning that the state is 'extremely vulnerable' after an FBI alert about a potential attack from the sea. International Business Times UK · Mar 12
US at Fault for Bombing Iran School, a Targeting Error with AI Factors Involved US missile strike on Iranian school was a tragic targeting error involving outdated data and AI tools, killing over 170 children. International Business Times UK · Mar 12
Trump-Endorsed Candidate Competing For Tony Gonzales' Seat In Texas Under Scrutiny Over Posts Featuring Nazi Content Brandon Herrera, now the Republican candidate for Texas' 23rd congressional district after Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew from the race over his affair with an aide who later committed suicide, is under scrutiny himself for posts featuring Nazi content. Latin Times · Mar 12
Donald Trump convinced Gavin Newsom ‘just lost the Democrat nomination’ for president because of his ‘superpower’ Newsom wasn’t gonna let it slide. We Got This Covered · Mar 12
International court drops investigation into US sanctions on Venezuela Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court are dropping an investigation into whether U.S. sanctions against Venezuela qualified as crimes against humanity The Independent UK · Mar 12
Seth Meyers on Pete Hegseth: ‘The face of a man war-fighting with his colon’ Late-night hosts discussed reports that Hegseth’s defense department spent $15m on steak as the Trump administration escalates their vague war in Iran The Guardian - US · Mar 12
Donald Trump says Iran should not play in World Cup for their ‘life and safety’ Donald Trump said Iran’s team are welcome to the World Cup but that he does not believe it is appropriate they be there ‘for their own life and safety’ The Guardian - US · Mar 12
Fortune · Mar 12 Trump's Iran war could hike national debt by $65 billion in 60 days, while tariffs add another crushing blow The Pentagon told lawmakers that they estimated the cost of the war exceeded $11.3 billion in the first 6 days of the conflict—and that didn't even include all of the pre-strike costs.
Euronews · Mar 12 Trump administration could suspend the Jones Act in a bid to curb soaring oil prices The Trump administration is allegedly set to suspend the Jones Act, a century-old federal maritime law. A waiver would allow foreign tankers to transport cargo between US ports as oil prices remain above $100.
We Got This Covered · Mar 12 Donald Trump predicts Iran war will ‘soon,’ but US intelligence’s discovery makes that nearly impossible This is not what he expected.
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Jesse Watters reveals Trump gave him ‘too big’ shirts after Rubio is mocked over ‘giant shoes’ the president gifted him ‘I felt like pressure to wear it. I mean, it was too big,’ the Fox News host said
The Conversation · Mar 12 Iran and Ukraine are changing the EU and testing its unity As the US-Israel war against Iran is well into its second week, with no sign of ending, it is having ever wider global ripple effects. Beyond severe consequences for the world economy, the political and diplomatic fallout has also had a significant impact on Europe.
Axios · Mar 12 White House outraged over new CBS News hire The hiring adds to existing tensions between the White House and CBS News.
Barchart · Mar 12 Crude Oil Surges as Iran War Drags On April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +8.84 (+10.13%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.1341 (+4.81%). Energy prices are sharply higher today on comments from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said that Iran's leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used...
Latin Times · Mar 12 Rand Paul Challenges Trump, Endorses Rep. Critical Of Him In Kentucky: 'Reelect Him' Republican Sen. for Kentucky Rand Paul challenged President Donald Trump by endorsing Rep. Thomas Massie, a lawmaker from the same state who has also been highly critical of Trump on different matters.
Fortune · Mar 12 Trump just put Republicans' hold on the Senate at risk while sending the national debt higher, Morgan Stanley says The firm's Global Investment Office just dropped a sweeping analysis of the U.S.-Iran conflict. It should alarm every Republican heading into the midterms.
International Business Times UK · Mar 12 Kimmel Mocks Iran Drone Threat Ahead of Oscars: 'We Barely Survived the Writers' Strike' Jimmy Kimmel joked about FBI warnings of an Iranian drone strike on California during his Wednesday monologue, days before the 98th Oscars ceremony.
The Conversation · Mar 12 Middle East conflict shows the real meaning of Trump’s ‘America first’ foreign policy Now well into its second week, the US-Israeli war against Iran has gone beyond the “combat operation” the US president, Donald Trump, announced when it began on February 28. Civilians and infrastructure have been struck across the region from Lebanon, to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The conflict has…