Trump’s ‘quasi-dove’ era is over. Iran strikes expose his hawkish turn Deploying the world’s most powerful military seems to exert an almost erotic fascination for Donald Trump The Guardian - US · Mar 4
Americans aren't sold on Iran attacks, new polls show Polls suggest the White House's reasoning isn't resonating with Americans. Axios · Mar 4
‘He’s no Winston Churchill’: why Starmer can shrug off Trump’s insults over Iran The prime minister’s cautious stance about helping the US against the Tehran regime mirrors that of the electorate The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
When will the UK show it is serious about defence? THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Instead of sniping across the aisles, both the PM and the leader of the opposition should work together on grasping the nettle of essential investment in the country’s armed forces The Independent UK · Mar 4
The Guardian view on the US-UK relationship: Trump is pushing Britain closer to Europe Editorial: An unreliable and volatile American president makes a compelling case for closer security and defence cooperation with continental allies The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
Will Lionel Messi Be at the White House for Visit With President Donald Trump? Messi has already turned down one visit to the White House under the previous regime. Sports Illustrated · Mar 4
RFK Jr comes for Dunkin’: ‘MAHA’ health secretary wants chain to prove iced coffees are safe for teens Kennedy has taken an aggressive stance against ultra-processed foods The Independent UK · Mar 4
Hegseth blasts ‘fake news’ for reporting deaths of US service members: ‘Press only wants to make the president look bad’ Six U.S. service members were killed in an Iranian drone strike at a command center in Kuwait The Independent UK · Mar 4
What the Iran conflict has already cost the US military as jets shot down and bases attacked More than 2,000 targets have been struck, according to U.S. Central Command’s Admiral Brad Cooper The Independent UK · Mar 4
Lawmakers criticize Kristi Noem over delayed FEMA decisions Members of the House Judiciary Committee used an oversight hearing Wednesday to highlight delays in dispersing disaster relief funds. Roll Call · Mar 4
Cornyn and Paxton Lead a Decadent GOP Empire into Ruinous Runoffs As Texas’ senior U.S. Senator said, Judgment Day is coming. But first, nearly 90 days of bloodsport. Texas Observer · Mar 4
The ripples of war: inside the 6 March Guardian Weekly The global consequences of Trump’s big gamble. Plus Can the Louvre recover its joie de vivre? The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
“What’s this SNL sketch?” Melania Trump Presiding Over the UN Security Council Meeting Raises Eyebrows An embarrassing spectacle The Mary Sue · Mar 4
Despite a $200 billion price tag, Trump admits the Iran war could just swap one bad leader for another Trump’s costly campaign in Iran has come under fire for lacking a clear endgame. Fortune · Mar 4
Euronews · Mar 4 European Parliament rejects debate on Trump's threats to Spain A debate titled "US threats and sanctions against Spain" was proposed by the Greens and supported by left-wing groups of the European Parliament, but rejected by the others.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 DOJ plans to make thousands of Epstein files that include Trump allegations public IN FULL
Euronews · Mar 4 Democratic Iran is 'far from certain', Kallas says, warning of 'dangerous moment' "The dream scenario would be a democratic Iran that poses no threat to its neighbours, but this outcome is far from certain," Kaja Kallas said.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a request for new warnings on antidepressant drugs, and that's presenting an unusual conflict of interest at the agency
Evening Standard · Mar 4 Stocks recoup some lost ground as oil price cools With the Middle East crisis entering its fifth day, the oil price cooled a touch.
Fortune · Mar 4 One key difference on America and Iran, then and now: the CIA had a plan for what would happen in 1953 President Trump has said he wants regime change in Iran but has articulated no strategy for achieving that end.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 4 How the war in Iran is testing Europe’s US military base network Differences among European allies over the war in Iran are focusing attention on the network of American military bases located across the continent, as Washington presses partners to allow their use for strikes that President Donald Trump says could last “another month or more”.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Boy Scouts sue LGBTQ travel group ‘Queer Scout’ over its name The founder of Queer Scout says there are ‘legitimate questions about what's really driving this escalation’
International Business Times · Mar 4 U.S. Officials Admit Cheap Iranian Drones Pose Major Problem For American Defenses Trump administration officials have acknowledged that Iran's Shahed attack drones are a major challenge, and it is unlikely U.S. forces will be able intercept them all.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 The victory lap for America's Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebration A joke from Hilary Knight on “Saturday Night Live” and a couple of fist-bumps with Jack and Quinn Hughes on “The Tonight Show” capped a whirlwind victory lap celebrating the twin Olympic golds won by the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams