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A Current and Not-So-Short List of America’s Global Conflicts

A Current and Not-So-Short List of America’s Global Conflicts

Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic

The Iran war is one in an extensive list of Trump-era interventions.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle East

Mar 5, 2026, 11:46 PM

Top American admiral in the Middle East says the US struck an Iranian drone carrier. He said 'it's on fire.'

Top American admiral in the Middle East says the US struck an Iranian drone carrier. He said 'it's on fire.'

Chris Panella, Business Insider

Adm. Cooper also said Iranian ballistic missile strikes are down 90% from the first day of the war, and drone strikes are down 83%.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMilitary

Mar 5, 2026, 11:21 PM

Trump offers immunity to IRGC, Iranian police who ‘lay down their arms’

Trump offers immunity to IRGC, Iranian police who ‘lay down their arms’

Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump offered immunity to Iranian police and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIran

Mar 5, 2026, 11:06 PM

The Pentagon formally labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk

The Pentagon formally labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk

Tina Nguyen, The Verge

After weeks of failed negotiations, public ultimatums, and lawsuit threats, the Defense Department has formally labeled Anthropic a "supply-chain risk", escalating its fight with the AI company over their acceptable use policies and potentially bringing their…

Security & IntelligenceAI State Law Preemption

Mar 5, 2026, 11:02 PM

The firing of Kristi Noem, briefly explained

The firing of Kristi Noem, briefly explained

Cameron Peters, Vox

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is out of a jo…

Personnel

Mar 5, 2026, 10:57 PM

'Who's better, him or Pele?': Trump meets Messi at White House

'Who's better, him or Pele?': Trump meets Messi at White House

BBC News

Lionel Messi, owner Jorge Mas, and members of the Inter Miami team visited the White House to celebrate last year's Major League Soccer Cup victory.

Personal & FamilyMedia & Communications

Mar 5, 2026, 10:55 PM

US House narrowly rejects resolution to end Trump’s Iran war

US House narrowly rejects resolution to end Trump’s Iran war

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The US House votes 219-212 against a resolution requiring Congress's approval for further military action on Iran.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranCongress

Mar 5, 2026, 10:38 PM

Trump says regime change in Cuba is ‘question of time’ after Iran

Trump says regime change in Cuba is ‘question of time’ after Iran

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Trump administration has tightened sanctions meant to degrade Cuban economy and threatened to topple government.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSanctions

Mar 5, 2026, 10:37 PM

Young Conservatives Are, Once Again, Being Racist in the Group Chat

Young Conservatives Are, Once Again, Being Racist in the Group Chat

Nikkimccannramirez, Rolling Stone

A Miami-Dade County Republican Party group chat was flooded with racist and antisemitic slurs in the weeks after it was created last fall.

Social Issues & CultureCivil Rights

Mar 5, 2026, 10:32 PM

Here’s Every Country Directly Impacted by the War on Iran

Here’s Every Country Directly Impacted by the War on Iran

Maddy Varner, Wired

As the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, more than a dozen countries in the region have reportedly been affected by strikes.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle East

Mar 5, 2026, 10:28 PM

Pokémon Distances Itself From White House Using Pokopia To Promote MAGA

Pokémon Distances Itself From White House Using Pokopia To Promote MAGA

Kenneth Shepard, Kotaku

The company says its mission is 'not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda'

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Mar 5, 2026, 10:16 PM

Trump says he must be ‘involved’ in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader

Trump says he must be ‘involved’ in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader

Ali Harb, Al Jazeera English

Analyst says US president will not find an Iranian Delcy Rodriguez from within the existing Islamic Republic system.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIran

Mar 5, 2026, 10:12 PM

Sam Altman Says ‘Government Should Be More Powerful Than Corporations.’ Which Government?

Sam Altman Says ‘Government Should Be More Powerful Than Corporations.’ Which Government?

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

Being an international software giant with singular loyalty to Donald Trump is an impossible mission.

Artificial IntelligenceGovernment & AdministrationLegal & Justice

Mar 5, 2026, 9:55 PM

US states sue to stop Trump’s latest global tariffs

US states sue to stop Trump’s latest global tariffs

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Lawsuit is to stop the 10% tariffs that Trump immediately imposed after US Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs.

TradeLegal & JusticePolicy & Legislation

Mar 5, 2026, 9:39 PM

OpenAI Rewrites Contract, Anthropic Returns to Negotiate—The Chaos Continues

OpenAI Rewrites Contract, Anthropic Returns to Negotiate—The Chaos Continues

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

In less than a week, the Pentagon blacklisted an AI company for having ethics, declared it a supply chain risk, watched its preferred replacement face a massive user revolt, and then sat down to amend the replacement’s contract to address the very concerns th…

AI State Law PreemptionSecurity & Intelligence

Mar 5, 2026, 9:38 PM

Trump voices support for possible Kurdish offensive in Iran

Trump voices support for possible Kurdish offensive in Iran

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

US president says he'd be 'all for' Kurdish ground assault on Iran amid reports that Washington is egging on rebellion.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIran

Mar 5, 2026, 9:06 PM

Trump's TikTok Deal Benefited Firms That 'Personally Enriched' Him, Lawsuit Says

Trump's TikTok Deal Benefited Firms That 'Personally Enriched' Him, Lawsuit Says

BeauHD, Slashdot.org

An anti-corruption group has filed a lawsuit (PDF) against Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi over the deal that transferred TikTok's U.S. operations to a group of investors tied to the administration. The suit claims the arrangement violates a 2024 …

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesDonald Trump

Mar 5, 2026, 9:00 PM

'Going to be practical': Sen. Markwayne Mullin on being named to replace Noem at DHS

'Going to be practical': Sen. Markwayne Mullin on being named to replace Noem at DHS

Ivan Pereira, Abcnews.com

The spotlight is now on Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Oklahoma lawmaker is poised to take over the Department of Homeland Security.

Government & AdministrationPersonnel

Mar 5, 2026, 8:35 PM

US House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran war

US House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran war

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Vote comes day after a parallel resolution failed in the Senate, underscoring Republican support for Trump-launched war.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranCongress

Mar 5, 2026, 8:34 PM

Travel industry pushes Congress to end DHS shutdown and pay federal security workers

Travel industry pushes Congress to end DHS shutdown and pay federal security workers

Joel Rose, NPR

With the busy spring break travel season looming, travel and aviation industry leaders urged Congress to end the stalemate over DHS funding before workers at TSA and ports miss a full paycheck.

Economy & FinanceTransportationLabor

Mar 5, 2026, 8:31 PM

China’s New 5-Year Plan: More AI, Less US

China’s New 5-Year Plan: More AI, Less US

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com

Maybe it really is the dawning of the Chinese Century.

Foreign Policy & InternationalChinaTradeAI State Law Preemption

Mar 5, 2026, 8:10 PM

Trump to replace Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem with Markwayne Mullin

Trump to replace Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem with Markwayne Mullin

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Noem, a former governor, became a prominent figure in the Trump administration's controversial crackdown on immigration.

Government & AdministrationPersonnelImmigration

Mar 5, 2026, 8:04 PM

Kristi Noem Misled Congress About Corey Lewandowski’s Role In DHS Contracts

Kristi Noem Misled Congress About Corey Lewandowski’s Role In DHS Contracts

Joshua Kaplan and Justin Elliott, Techdirt

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem misled Congress on Tuesday about the powers of her controversial top aide Corey Lewandowski, according to records reviewed …

Legal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Mar 5, 2026, 8:02 PM

How Donald Trump is using architecture to reshape Washington DC

How Donald Trump is using architecture to reshape Washington DC

Ben Dreith, Dezeen

US president Donald Trump and his administration are using architecture to reshape the American capital at a pace unmatched in recent memory. We explore how the president is utilising design to cement his legacy. Read more

Personal ActivitiesGovernment & Administration

Mar 5, 2026, 8:00 PM

'Million Dollar Listing' broker sues Oren Alexander as verdict looms in his criminal case

'Million Dollar Listing' broker sues Oren Alexander as verdict looms in his criminal case

Natalie Musumeci, Business Insider

Real estate broker Tracy Tutor alleged in a lawsuit that she was sexually assaulted by Oren Alexander when he was a realtor for Douglas Elliman.

Legal & JusticeCriminal Cases

Mar 5, 2026, 7:49 PM

Ukraine, Russia free 200 POWs each in latest swap amid stalled peace talks

Ukraine, Russia free 200 POWs each in latest swap amid stalled peace talks

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Exchange comes amid a deadlock in US-brokered negotiations to end the four-year war between the two countries.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaUkraine

Mar 5, 2026, 7:41 PM

Trump administration doubles down on military action in Latin America

Trump administration doubles down on military action in Latin America

Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English

At inaugural 'Americas Counter Cartel Conference', Trump officials vowed continued military operations against cartels.

Foreign Policy & InternationalLatin AmericaMilitary

Mar 5, 2026, 7:21 PM

Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her

Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her

Ximena Bustillo, NPR

Stepping in as acting secretary is GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma who Trump said had "Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda."

Government & AdministrationPersonnel

Mar 5, 2026, 7:20 PM

FBI Arrests Man Who Allegedly Stole $46 Million Worth of Crypto from U.S. Government Stockpile

FBI Arrests Man Who Allegedly Stole $46 Million Worth of Crypto from U.S. Government Stockpile

Kyle Torpey, Gizmodo.com

The theft initially grabbed attention over reports that the son of an executive in charge of the crypto stash was involved.

Legal & JusticeCybersecurityEconomy & Finance

Mar 5, 2026, 7:20 PM

U.S. Capabilities Are Showing Signs of Rot

U.S. Capabilities Are Showing Signs of Rot

Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic

When a military force begins to decline, the first symptoms may be subtle.

National SecurityMilitary

Mar 5, 2026, 7:03 PM

Judges To AG Pam Bondi: It’s OK For The Gov’t To Dox People, But Not OK For People To Dox Gov’t Employees?

Judges To AG Pam Bondi: It’s OK For The Gov’t To Dox People, But Not OK For People To Dox Gov’t Employees?

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

Yet another one to add to the “it’s OK if we do it” file for the Trump administration. This administration is cool with censoring speech, nationalizing elections, seizing the means of production, and blackmailing law firms and universities. It would be heated…

Legal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Mar 5, 2026, 7:01 PM

From ProPublica, a database of financial disclosures...

Jason Kottke, kottke.org

From ProPublica, a database of financial disclosures from the Trump regime’s political appointees. “Use this database to explore potential conflicts of interest

Ethics

Mar 5, 2026, 6:49 PM

Munificent 7 vow to spare US households from AI's rising energy costs

Munificent 7 vow to spare US households from AI's rising energy costs

Dan Robinson, Theregister.com

Bit tricky enforcing this. What's the penalty if they go up anyway? Seven of the top US AI companies and hyperscalers have officially agreed to protect American consumers from price hikes due to datacenter energy and infrastructure increases caused by the AI …

Economy & FinanceTechnology RegulationAI State Law Preemption

Mar 5, 2026, 6:32 PM

President Trump Getting Ready to Fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem: Report

President Trump Getting Ready to Fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem: Report

TMZ Staff, TMZ

President Trump sounds like he's getting ready to say his two favorite words ... "You're fired!" ... and the person on the receiving end this time is Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trump is preparing to fire Noem ...…

Personnel

Mar 5, 2026, 6:28 PM

Trump Says He Fired Anthropic ‘Like Dogs’

Trump Says He Fired Anthropic ‘Like Dogs’

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

The president doesn't think too highly of dogs... or Anthropic.

AI State Law PreemptionLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Mar 5, 2026, 6:25 PM

Paramount CEO David Ellison says CNN’s editorial independence ‘will be maintained’

Paramount CEO David Ellison says CNN’s editorial independence ‘will be maintained’

Brian Stelter, Liam Reilly, CNN, CNN

Paramount CEO David Ellison has pledged to support editorial independence at CNN, saying it “needs to be maintained,” amid widespread concern about his...

Media & Communications

Mar 5, 2026, 6:12 PM

Trump privately expresses frustration with Noem after Senate hearing: Sources

Trump privately expresses frustration with Noem after Senate hearing: Sources

Rachel Scott, Allison Pecorin, Will Steakin, Luke Barr, Abcnews.com

Trump has called Republicans and top allies asking if he should fire Noem.

Government & AdministrationPersonnel

Mar 5, 2026, 6:04 PM

Vote on Trump's White House ballroom postponed amid deluge of criticism

Vote on Trump's White House ballroom postponed amid deluge of criticism

BBC News

An oversight commission received more than 30,000 feedback submissions mainly in opposition to the proposed ballroom.

Legal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Mar 5, 2026, 5:59 PM

Pack It Up Everyone, Trump Ruined The Pokopia Meme

Pack It Up Everyone, Trump Ruined The Pokopia Meme

Kenneth Shepard, Kotaku

The Pokémon Pokopia text generator was fun while it lasted

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Mar 5, 2026, 5:46 PM

‘The Truth Social war’: the US playbook for war with Iran

‘The Truth Social war’: the US playbook for war with Iran

Al Jazeera English

Trump declared ‘major combat operations’ on social media. Will this reshape the region for decades?

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranSecurity & Intelligence

Mar 5, 2026, 5:29 PM

House primed to vote on Iran war powers resolution

House primed to vote on Iran war powers resolution

John Parkinson, Abcnews.com

Passage of the resolution will likely depend on House turnout.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranCongress

Mar 5, 2026, 5:28 PM

WATCH: Senator helps remove protester during Senate hearing

WATCH: Senator helps remove protester during Senate hearing

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy was filmed in a confrontation with a protester during a hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday and assisted officers with his removal.

Legal & JusticeProtests

Mar 5, 2026, 5:23 PM

Iranians ‘ready to disgrace’ US troops if they invade, top official says

Iranians ‘ready to disgrace’ US troops if they invade, top official says

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Amid ongoing war with Iran, Trump says he aims to be 'involved in the appointment' of the country's next supreme leader.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranSecurity & Intelligence

Mar 5, 2026, 5:10 PM

Talk to Your Doctor About Your Distrust of Public Health

Talk to Your Doctor About Your Distrust of Public Health

Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic

The Trump administration wants Americans to have more conversations with their physicians. But it also can’t seem to stop disparaging the medical establishment.

Health & SciencePublic Health

Mar 5, 2026, 4:59 PM

A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse

A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse

Tom Dreisbach, NPR

Since receiving presidential pardons, dozens of former Capitol rioters have gotten into more legal trouble. In Florida, Andrew Paul Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse.

Criminal CasesLegal & JusticeDonald Trump

Mar 5, 2026, 4:59 PM

Infinity Ward Co-Founder Claims Activision Pressured Call Of Duty Developers To Make Game About Iran Invading Israel

Infinity Ward Co-Founder Claims Activision Pressured Call Of Duty Developers To Make Game About Iran Invading Israel

John Walker, Kotaku

The claims are made by Chance Glasco, who stuck around after the Respawn split

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Mar 5, 2026, 4:11 PM

President Trump, Pam Bondi sued over sale of TikTok assets

President Trump, Pam Bondi sued over sale of TikTok assets

Carrie Johnson, NPR

The case, filed in a federal court in Washington, D.C., accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump.

Legal & JusticeTradeSocial Media

Mar 5, 2026, 4:11 PM

Strains between Spain and the U.S. emerge over Spanish opposition to the Iran war

Strains between Spain and the U.S. emerge over Spanish opposition to the Iran war

Miguel Macias, NPR

The Spanish government reiterated it would not let U.S. forces use two joint military bases in Spain as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran escalates, widening a rift with the Trump administration.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranNATO

Mar 5, 2026, 3:52 PM

"Large amount of public input" delays White House ballroom vote

"Large amount of public input" delays White House ballroom vote

Ben Dreith, Dezeen

The NCPC is not expected to vote today on the contentious White House East Wing Modernization proposal, due to "the large amount of public input on the project". In a statement released this morning, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) announced t…

Government & AdministrationPolicy & Legislation

Mar 5, 2026, 3:16 PM

I'm a recent grad who studied history and can't find a job. The AI-driven job market has no place for humanities majors like me.

I'm a recent grad who studied history and can't find a job. The AI-driven job market has no place for humanities majors like me.

Oliver Fox, Business Insider

As a history major, I never thought finding a job would be easy, but it's nearly impossible. My skills don't transfer to today's AI job market.

Economy & FinanceLabor

Mar 5, 2026, 3:00 PM

US Tech Firms Pledge At White House To Bear Costs of Energy For Datacenters

US Tech Firms Pledge At White House To Bear Costs of Energy For Datacenters

BeauHD, Slashdot.org

Major tech companies including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta pledged at the White House to pay for new power generation and grid upgrades needed to support their rapidly expanding datacenters. The Guardian reports: The agreement is meant to help mitigat…

EnergyEconomy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Mar 5, 2026, 3:00 PM

Prediction markets in the news are a dangerous gamble

Prediction markets in the news are a dangerous gamble

Nilay Patel, The Verge

Today on Decoder, let’s talk about prediction markets, which continue to insert themselves into the news cycle and the news itself in increasingly weird, unsettling, and potentially illegal ways.  My guest today is Liz Lopatto, senior reporter at The Verge, w…

Technology RegulationEconomic Crisis

Mar 5, 2026, 2:59 PM

Kristi Noem Fired...Like the Shot She Used to Kill Her Dog, Cricket

Kristi Noem Fired...Like the Shot She Used to Kill Her Dog, Cricket

Lauren Tousignant, Jezebel

Trump announced on Truth Social that Noem was out and that Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), whom he called a “MAGA warrior,” would replace her.

Government & AdministrationPersonnel

Mar 5, 2026, 2:47 PM

Trump administration spoiling for a fight over global satellite regulations

Trump administration spoiling for a fight over global satellite regulations

Dan Robinson, Theregister.com

FCC not pleased about EU space tech reqs to enter Common market, among other things The US government is consulting with the telecoms industry about "reciprocity" in satellite services, in a move that could see another dispute erupt with the European Union ov…

Foreign Policy & InternationalTradeTechnology Regulation

Mar 5, 2026, 2:25 PM

Which Kurdish groups is the US rallying to fight Iran?

Which Kurdish groups is the US rallying to fight Iran?

Shola Lawal, Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump has spoken to at least three Kurdish groups in Iran and Iraq in recent days.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle East

Mar 5, 2026, 2:17 PM

FCC Approves Cox, Charter Merger On Condition They Promise To Be More Racist

FCC Approves Cox, Charter Merger On Condition They Promise To Be More Racist

Karl Bode, Techdirt

Hey look everyone! More of that famous populism Trump rode into power on! The Trump FCC has announced they’re rubber stamping the approval of a merger between two of the nation’s biggest cable companies (Charter, Cox), creating the biggest cable company in th…

Policy & LegislationEconomy & FinanceMedia & Communications

Mar 5, 2026, 1:30 PM

WATCH: Eyewitness video captures drone strike on Azerbaijan airport

WATCH: Eyewitness video captures drone strike on Azerbaijan airport

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Two people were injured in the attack, Azerbaijani authorities said.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranSecurity & IntelligenceMilitary

Mar 5, 2026, 1:18 PM

Trump’s Unauthorized War

Trump’s Unauthorized War

Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic

The Constitution grants Congress, not the president, the power to mobilize the military—and for good reason.

Foreign Policy & InternationalLegal & JusticeNational Security

Mar 5, 2026, 1:00 PM

Who Speaks for Us?

Who Speaks for Us?

Marilynne Robinson, The New York Review of Books

The representatives of our two-party system have made it into a weapon that works against the people.

Elections & PoliticsSocial Issues & Culture

Mar 5, 2026, 1:00 PM

Post Mortem

Post Mortem

Robert G. Kaiser, The New York Review of Books

When Jeff Bezos bought The Washington Post in 2013 and promised to find inventive ways to make journalism profitable in the digital age, he seemed like a godsend. He wasn’t.

Economy & FinanceMedia & Communications

Mar 5, 2026, 1:00 PM

Diversity by Other Means

Diversity by Other Means

David Cole, The New York Review of Books

Progressives may have lost the battle for racial affirmative action, but ironically, Supreme Court decisions should allow colleges to give advantage to groups defined by their income, geography, or heritage.

Social Issues & CultureEducation

Mar 5, 2026, 1:00 PM

China’s Leader Manqué

China’s Leader Manqué

Orville Schell, The New York Review of Books

Chiang Kai-shek had enormous flaws as a leader, but something was nonetheless lost to China when he and his Republican government were forced into exile on Taiwan.

ChinaForeign Policy & International

Mar 5, 2026, 1:00 PM

WATCH: Small plane crashes in Phoenix neighborhood

WATCH: Small plane crashes in Phoenix neighborhood

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Officials say the plane took off from a nearby airport before experiencing a mechanical issue and attempting to return before it slammed into two homes.

Security & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Mar 5, 2026, 12:58 PM

Policy, Not Biology

Policy, Not Biology

Kara Dansky, Elspeth Cypher, Elizabeth Chesak, Paisley Currah, The New York Review of Books

To the Editors: This is a response to “The Anti-Trans Playbook,” published by Paisley Currah in The New York Review of Books on December 18, 2025. Currah misleads readers regarding the positions held by the authors. Currah’s opinion piece is wrong on the fact…

LGBTQ+ RightsSocial Issues & Culture

Mar 5, 2026, 12:30 PM

House to vote on Trump's war powers. And, Minnesota sues over halted Medicaid funding

House to vote on Trump's war powers. And, Minnesota sues over halted Medicaid funding

Brittney Melton, NPR

The House is set to vote today on whether to constrain President Trump's authority to continue to wage war on Iran. And, Minnesota sues the Trump administration over halted Medicaid funding.

Foreign Policy & InternationalLegal & JusticeHealthcare

Mar 5, 2026, 12:26 PM

Stand Up for Science will hold second rally against Trump administration

Stand Up for Science will hold second rally against Trump administration

Meghan Bartels, Scientific American

Public health chaos and research funding cuts are inspiring nationwide pro-science protests against the Trump administration

Social Issues & CultureProtestsHealth & Science

Mar 5, 2026, 12:00 PM

Anthropic makes last-ditch effort to salvage deal with Pentagon after blowup

Anthropic makes last-ditch effort to salvage deal with Pentagon after blowup

Robert Hart, The Verge

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is reportedly back at the negotiating table with the Department of Defense in an attempt to salvage the company's relationship with the US military and prevent it from being iced out of defense work for being a "supply chain risk." …

Defense Contractor ReformAI State Law Preemption

Mar 5, 2026, 11:46 AM

The No-Explanation War

The No-Explanation War

Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker

The Trump Administration has decided that it need not make a case for military action. In the current media environment, that approach makes a disturbing kind of sense. Jay Caspian Kang writes.

Foreign Policy & InternationalGazaMedia & Communications

Mar 5, 2026, 11:00 AM

The U.S. Can’t Bomb Away Iran’s Nuclear Risks

The U.S. Can’t Bomb Away Iran’s Nuclear Risks

Jen Kirby, Jezebel

Instead, its spiraling war is increasing the threat in Iran, and around the globe.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranNuclear Policy

Mar 5, 2026, 10:33 AM

Midlife isn't a crisis anymore. It's a career rebrand.

Midlife isn't a crisis anymore. It's a career rebrand.

Mia Davis, Business Insider

Elder millennials turn 40 and begin rethinking the trajectory of their careers. Ambitious professionals are using the moment as a rebrand moment.

Personal & FamilyEconomy & Finance

Mar 5, 2026, 10:24 AM

Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling

Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling

Vito Emanuel, NPR

When the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs, it left importers wondering how long they'd have to wait to get their money back. Hedge funds are offering to help out.

TradeTariff Economic Impact

Mar 5, 2026, 10:05 AM

Former Military Officials, Academics, and Tech Policy Leaders Denounce Pentagon’s Tactics Against Anthropic

Former Military Officials, Academics, and Tech Policy Leaders Denounce Pentagon’s Tactics Against Anthropic

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

"The future of American innovation in AI, the rule of law, and the constitutional boundaries of executive power are all on the line, and they are yours to defend."

Legal & JusticeAI State Law PreemptionSecurity & Intelligence

Mar 5, 2026, 10:00 AM

When ICE came, Minneapolis created underground health networks. Should other cities?

When ICE came, Minneapolis created underground health networks. Should other cities?

Kate Wells, NPR

The Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis forced some families into hiding and catalyzed informal medical networks to deliver critical health care services inside homes.

Mass Deportation OperationICE Controversies & ResistanceHealthcare

Mar 5, 2026, 10:00 AM

Americans trust federal scientists more than RFK, Jr., poll suggests

Americans trust federal scientists more than RFK, Jr., poll suggests

Dan Vergano, Scientific American

When it comes to health advice, more people trust the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association than they do federal health agencies, according to a new poll

Health & SciencePublic Health

Mar 5, 2026, 8:30 AM

China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom

China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom

The Associated Press, NPR

China has signaled continuity rather than change for its economy, setting a slightly lower target for growth this year in the midst of a property slump and other headwinds at home and growing uncertainty abroad.

Economy & FinanceChina

Mar 5, 2026, 7:49 AM

Major US trade groups are pressing the Trump administration to distribute tariff refunds 'en masse'

Major US trade groups are pressing the Trump administration to distribute tariff refunds 'en masse'

Aditi Bharade, Business Insider

The groups say the refunds are "existential" for small businesses and startups.

Trade Negotiations & TrucesTariff Economic Impact

Mar 5, 2026, 7:40 AM

Iran war: What is happening on day six of US-Israel attacks?

Iran war: What is happening on day six of US-Israel attacks?

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

On the sixth day of US-Israeli offensive against Iran, the conflict is escalating while regional tensions are rising.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastSecurity & Intelligence

Mar 5, 2026, 7:10 AM

Charter flights set to return stranded Americans amid Iran war, State Dept. says

Charter flights set to return stranded Americans amid Iran war, State Dept. says

Bill Hutchinson, Abcnews.com

The State Department announced on Wednesday that a charter flight for American citizens stuck in the Middle East was en route to the United States.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranCrisis & Emergency

Mar 5, 2026, 5:41 AM

Iran launches new wave of attacks and says US will 'bitterly regret' sinking Iranian sub

Iran launches new wave of attacks and says US will 'bitterly regret' sinking Iranian sub

JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING, ELENA BECATOROS and SAMY MAGDY, Yahoo Entertainment

Iran launched a new wave of attacks Thursday morning at Israeli and American bases and threatened that the United States would “bitterly regret” torpedoing...

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMilitary

Mar 5, 2026, 5:23 AM

Dario Amodei Is Reportedly Taking One More Stab at Making Nice with the Pentagon

Dario Amodei Is Reportedly Taking One More Stab at Making Nice with the Pentagon

Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com

The most bizarre story in the history of tech policy refuses to end.

AI State Law PreemptionDefense Contractor Reform

Mar 5, 2026, 4:11 AM

Trump had a ‘good feeling’ Iran would strike the US: White House

Trump had a ‘good feeling’ Iran would strike the US: White House

Al Jazeera English

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US President Donald Trump had a “good feeling” Iran was about to attac

Foreign Policy & InternationalIran

Mar 5, 2026, 2:15 AM

US gov’t committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files

US gov’t committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi over Justice Department's handling of files in Epstein investigation.

Legal & JusticeLaw EnforcementCongress

Mar 5, 2026, 2:12 AM

WATCH: People gather around unexploded missile intercepted by NATO over Syria

WATCH: People gather around unexploded missile intercepted by NATO over Syria

ABC News, Abcnews.com

People were seen gathered around a missile that was intercepted by NATO over northeastern Syria heading for Turkey.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATOIranMiddle East

Mar 5, 2026, 2:11 AM

WATCH: Senate fails to advance Iran war powers resolution

WATCH: Senate fails to advance Iran war powers resolution

ABC News, Abcnews.com

The Senate on Wednesday rejected a Democratic-led Iran war powers resolution that called for congressional approval for military action against Iran. ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports from Capitol Hill.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranCongress

Mar 5, 2026, 2:11 AM

Judge clears path for refunds on Trump's tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled unlawful

Judge clears path for refunds on Trump's tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled unlawful

Lloyd Lee, Business Insider

A federal judge on Wednesday said companies are entitled to benefits from the recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down Trump-era tariffs.

TradeTariff Economic ImpactLegal & Justice

Mar 5, 2026, 2:10 AM

A new video from the White House mixes Call of Duty footage with actual video of Iran strikes

A new video from the White House mixes Call of Duty footage with actual video of Iran strikes

Jay Peters, The Verge

On Wednesday, the White House posted a video of actual military strikes on Iran in the style usually seen in Call of Duty highlight videos, and started the video with a clip from Call of Duty. The real-life footage of missiles and other munitions hitting targ…

Media & CommunicationsForeign Policy & InternationalIran

Mar 5, 2026, 1:09 AM

Venezuela’s president vows mining reform amid visit from US cabinet member

Venezuela’s president vows mining reform amid visit from US cabinet member

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has met with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas.

Foreign Policy & InternationalVenezuela Intervention

Mar 5, 2026, 12:29 AM

Seven tech giants signed Trump’s pledge to keep electricity costs from spiking around data centers

Seven tech giants signed Trump’s pledge to keep electricity costs from spiking around data centers

Justine Calma, The Verge

Leaders from Google, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, OpenAI, Amazon, and xAI met with President Donald Trump today to sign a "rate payer protection pledge." It's one way they're responding to growing bipartisan concerns about electricity rates rising as tech compani…

Economy & FinanceEnergyTechnology Regulation

Mar 5, 2026, 12:17 AM

WATCH: Trump on Iran says U.S. 'doing very well on the war front'

WATCH: Trump on Iran says U.S. 'doing very well on the war front'

ABC News, Abcnews.com

President Trump addressed the situation in Iran on Wednesday, saying the U.S. is "doing very well on the war front."

Foreign Policy & InternationalIran

Mar 5, 2026, 12:16 AM

Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration

Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration

BBC News

A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.

Trade Negotiations & TrucesTariff Economic Impact

Mar 5, 2026, 12:13 AM

North Korean leader inspects new warship, claims progress toward nuclear-armed navy

North Korean leader inspects new warship, claims progress toward nuclear-armed navy

KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press, Abcnews.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected his new destroyer for two straight days ahead of its commissioning and observed a test of cruise missiles fired from the warship, vowing to accelerate the nuclear-armament of his navy, state media said Thursday

Foreign Policy & InternationalNuclear Policy

Mar 5, 2026, 12:08 AM

WATCH: Democratic voter surge may be biggest takeaway from first primaries of 2026

WATCH: Democratic voter surge may be biggest takeaway from first primaries of 2026

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Primary voters went to the polls on Tuesday in two Republican-leaning states. Most of them voted in the Democratic primaries. ABC News' Jon Karl reports.

Elections & Politics2026 MidtermsPolling

Mar 5, 2026, 12:05 AM

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