Trump News for Saturday, March 7, 2026

Trump claims Iran bombed own school in Minab strike

RT

President Donald Trump has denied that the US forces had struck an Iranian school, killing 175 students and teachers Read Full Article at RT.com

Zelenskyy offers Saudi Arabia’s MBS help countering Iranian drones

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Ukraine's president seeks leverage with low-cost interceptors, as US and Gulf nations burn through Patriot missiles.

Trump administration denies reports that Iran captured US soldiers

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The head of Iran's National Security Council had claimed the US was misrepresenting the captures as combat deaths.

Trump oversees return of US troops killed in Iranian drone strike

Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump attended the “dignified transfer” of six US Army soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike.

Nintendo Sues U.S. Government Over Trump Tariffs

BlackAshes, Sankakucomplex.com

Nintendo’s American branch has reportedly joined a growing list of companies suing the U.S. government over tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, seeking refunds after a recent court ruling declared the duties unlawful. Nintendo of America has file…

Classified Report: War On Iran Unlikely To Change Leadership

Susie Madrak, Crooksandliars.com

A classified report by the National Intelligence Council found that even a large-scale assault on Iran launched by the United States is unlikely to oust the Islamic republic’s military and clerical establishment, as the Trump administration raises the specter…

Florida Bar denies investigation into Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The statement from the Florida Bar appears to contradict a letter it issued in February, suggesting a probe.

Cuba says electricity plant successfully repaired after large blackout

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

A US pressure campaign, including an oil blockade, has strained the Caribbean country's ageing energy infrastructure.

UAE president says prepared to confront ‘threats’ as Iran attacks continue

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Iran's judiciary chief contradicts earlier apology to Gulf, warns of ‘heavy attacks’ on areas ‘at disposal of enemy'.

A Bizarre International War Inside One Chip Company Threatens the Global Automotive Industry

Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com

The international divisions at Nexperia seem to hate each other so much that Chinese-Dutch international diplomacy has failed to smoothed things over.

Trump vows US military power toward eradicating cartels, urges Latin American countries to do the same

Ella Morrison, New York Post

“The only way to defeat these enemies is by unleashing the power of our militaries,” Trump said Saturday.

Trump's cyber strategy vows to 'support the security' of cryptocurrencies and blockchain

Francisco Rodrigues, AI Boost, CoinDesk

This places blockchain security in the context of national technology competition alongside AI and quantum computing.

OPEN THREAD: Trump Supporter Flips Out As He Sees Gas Prices

Ed Scarce, Crooksandliars.com

With crude oil up over $25 a barrel since Trump and Israel attacked Iran, this guy's gas woes are only going to get exponentially worse in the coming days and weeks. Maybe next time, don't vote for the sociopath. Just a thought. via Brian Krassenstein: Trump …

25 rumors about Barron Trump, investigated

Rae Deng, Snopes.com

The president's youngest son has attempted to stay out of the spotlight, but that hasn't stopped public intrigue.

‘They’re cancer’: Trump threatens cartels, Cuba at Latin American summit

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The president offered to launch missiles in Latin America to combat criminal violence in a call to 'eradicate' cartels.

Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 44: Dollar dominance and its discontents – Decoding US tariff populism

RT

The greatest threat to dollar primacy is not foreign rivals but domestic populists, fighting the wrong battle with the wrong weapons Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Disclosure Day’ or Not, UFO Movies Never Left

Justin Carter, Gizmodo.com

Seems likely that 'Disclosure Day' is going to hit big, so Hollywood's looking to let UFO stories into its heart (and wallet).

January 6 commemorative plaque appears in Capitol after years of delay

Kaanita Iyer, Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

A plaque honoring the heroism of police officers during the January 6, 2021, attack by a mob supportive of President Donald Trump has quietly been installed at the US Capitol after years of delay.

Treasury Secretary Says We 'May Unsanction Russian Oil'

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

More good news for Putin from this administration. What a shock. Just as we find out that Russia is helping Iran target our troops, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Fox Business Network's Larry Kudlow that they may lift sanctions on Russian oil. Here's …

Trump Already Planning His Next Regime Change

NewsHound Ellen, Crooksandliars.com

Donald Trump is already over his head in the dangerous Middle East war he just began and, when not dreaming about his $300 million Marie Antoinette Ballroom, he is dreaming of his next foreign adventure. On Friday, CNN’s Dana Bash seemed more than a little su…

The US is sending a new drone-killer to the Middle East. It's logged over 1,000 Shahed intercepts over Ukraine.

Jake Epstein,Matthew Loh, Business Insider

The Merops uses a roughly $15,000 reusable interceptor drone, giving the US a cheaper air defense option against Iran's large number of Shahed drones.

Nintendo sues U.S. government over tariffs — Japanese videogame giant seeks 200 billion refund with interest

Luke James, Tom's Hardware UK

Nintendo of America filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government on March 6 in the U.S. Court of International Trade, seeking a refund of tariffs it paid under President Donald Trump's executive orders.

WATCH: War in Iran's impact on gas

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Oil prices continue to soar, rattling stock markets and threatening price increases for some essential products as war escalated in the Middle East.

Trump: Iran will be “hit very hard” soon with new strikes

CK Smith, Salon

President warns of expanded strikes as Iran rejects surrender demands and the regional conflict escalates

Visiting Artistic Director Yance Ford On 2026 True/False Festival, Trump’s “Presidential Police Force” And How Anti-Trans Bills Recall Fugitive Slave Act

Matthew Carey, Deadline

The 23rd annual True/False film festival in Columbia, MO has reached its midway point, with one of documentary’s most revered talents presiding as Visiting Artistic Director – Oscar nominee Yance Ford. For the filmmaker known for Strong Island and Power, it m…

Nintendo sues Trump administration

Vikki Blake, Eurogamer.net

Nintendo is suing the US government over the tariffs enacted by the Trump administration that the US Supreme Court later deemed unconstitutional. Read more

“All the President’s Men” was a warning

Coleman Spilde, Salon

Nearly 50 years later, the film feels less like a triumphant ode to journalism than a warning about media decay.

Those who cheered U.S. Bitcoin reserve have spent year watching Trump's order languish

Jesse Hamilton, CoinDesk

The executive order to build President Donald Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has awaited congressional action, and sources say there's one idea left for 2026.

Qatar energy minister sends strong message on $150 crude

Charley Blaine, TheStreet

Crude oil was jumping again on Friday, March 6, on a warning from Qatar's energy minister that prices could soar much higher if the Persian Gulf can't be...

Nvidia Abandons China-Bound Chips To Fast-Track Vera Rubin

Anusuya Lahiri, Yahoo Entertainment

Nvidia Corp. is adjusting its production strategy amid uncertainty over U.S. export approvals, which continue to limit shipments of advanced AI chips to...

Global News Podcast

BBC News

President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them

Retiring Senator Anoints His Successor In A Backhanded Move

Emily Singer, Crooksandliars.com

Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana pulled a bait-and-switch on GOP primary voters on Wednesday, withdrawing his name from the ballot minutes before the filing deadline and thus denying potential successors the chance to prepare to enter the race. Meanwhi…

The MAGA Religious Right Are Pure Evil

John Amato, Crooksandliars.com

The biggest group of Trump supporters in 2015 was the Christian right, anti-abortion, homophobic, and Islamophobic pastors and evangelicals. They rallied around Donald because he had promised to overturn Roe V Wade. His racist immigration policies were music…

Trump continues the “war on terror”: First Baghdad, now Tehran

Mohammad Ali Salih, Salon

As a longtime Washington correspondent from the Muslim world, I feel a terrible sense of déjà-vu

There's no proof Iran bombed Minab girls' school. Evidence points to likely US role

Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com

A missile strike hit the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, the same day the United States and Israel launched an offensive.

15 blockbuster movies that cost less than Kristi Noem's $220 million DHS ad campaigns

Kristine Villarroel, Business Insider

Kristi Noem's $220 million DHS ads outspent blockbusters like "Barbie" and "Sinners," raising questions about the department's use of taxpayer dollars.

Iranian authorities warn against ‘fifth column’, as no signs of war abating

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

Intelligence Ministry renews call to report any suspicious activity through phone calls, messaging services.

Hollywood Isn’t Directly Attacking Trump. It’s Doing Something More Interesting.

Jake Pitre, The Atlantic

Less “what we need right now” and more “what it feels like to be alive.”

Anthropic’s Ethical Stand Could Be Paying Off

Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic

The AI company gave up a $200 million contract—and might be getting something more valuable in return.

US ‘unsanctions’ Russian oil amid Middle East crisis

RT

“Unsanctioning” Russian oil may cool the market after the US-Israeli attack on Iran sent global crude prices soaring Read Full Article at RT.com

Nvidia dominates gaming GPU market with 95 percent share as sales of AMD Radeon graphics plummet to a historical low of 5 percent

ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) , Anton Shilov, Tom's Hardware UK

Nvidia strengthens its position on the market of discrete GPUs as AMD's market share continues to dive, whereas Intel fails to gain traction.

Karoline Leavitt: 'Doesn't Really Matter' Putin Is Helping Iran Target US Troops

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Trump sock-puppet Karoline Leavitt did her best to downplay reports that Russia is providing Iran with information that could help them target US troops. More on that from the AP: Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike America…

Is Iran, Noem, TX..Or New Epstein Drop Trump's Biggest Mess?

Cliff Schecter, Crooksandliars.com

There are scandals. There are obscenities. And then there is the filthy criminal coverup being carried out by the Trump White House and the U.S. Department of Justice. Remember the Epstein files? Just a week ago, BEFORE Trump bombed Iran, the Epstein coverup …

Teradyne, Inc. (TER) a Moderate Buy, Say Analysts

Ashar Jawad, Yahoo Entertainment

Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER) is among the ARK Invest Stock Portfolio: Top 10 Stock Picks for 2026, with a stake value of over $456 million, based on the...

CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) a Moderate Buy, Per Wall Street

Ashar Jawad, Yahoo Entertainment

CRISPR Therapeutics AG (NASDAQ:CRSP) is among the ARK Invest Stock Portfolio: Top 10 Stock Picks for 2026, with a stake value of over $551 million as of Q4...

Middle East Crisis Drives Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)’s Recovery

Ashar Jawad, Yahoo Entertainment

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is among the ARK Invest Stock Portfolio: Top 10 Stock Picks for 2026. Following a sharp slump at the beginning of...

Ray Dalio says America is facing a ‘debt death spiral’ — but you can protect your portfolio with these 3 assets

Moneywise, Yahoo Entertainment

'It’s very much like the early ’70s … what do you put your money in?'

How Iran Could Retaliate Around the World

Colin P. Clarke, The Atlantic

The regime is weakened but has very little to lose.

Trump and Hegseth are writing their own rules of war

Heather Digby Parton, Salon

As the Iran war widens, the president and defense secretary’s long support of carnage suddenly matters a lot

Iran war enrages Make America Healthy Again movement

Garrett Owen, Salon

A new petition from MAHA activists call for an end to "forever wars"

Trump-Netanyahu’s ‘war in search of a strategy’

Al Jazeera English

An illegal war, two leaders in cahoots and media outlets struggling to meet the moment.

Trump Is Risking a Global Stagflation Crisis With His Iran War

Grant Morgan, The New Republic

American and Israeli strikes are hitting Iran hard. Through both naval and air power, much of the country now finds itself engulfed in a near-constant barrage, with air superiority close to being secured across the entire country. Ayatollah Khamenei is dead, …

Donald Trump’s Presidency Is in Free Fall

Greg Sargent, The New Republic

Consider three of the biggest developments in our politics right now: We just learned that the economy lost 92,000 jobs, a capstone to a terrible year in terms of job creation. President Trump has fired widely despised Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem,…

How has the US-Israeli war on Iran divided the West?

RT

US President Donald Trump has chastised European NATO members who fail to back his war on Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump to speak at 'Shield of the Americas' summit aimed at taking on cartels

Isabella Murray, Abcnews.com

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a 'Shield of the Americas' Summit on Saturday in Doral, Florida.

Trump fires a Cabinet official, and a fluke injury ends an NBA streak: The news quiz

Jeremy Mikula, Melinda Yao, NBC News

War spreads in the Middle East, a coaching legend dies, and several incumbents face tough primaries.

‘They Are Making It Up As They Go Along’

Nia Prater, New York Magazine

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy says what he has heard behind closed doors proves a “senile” President Trump has no plan for Iran.

Iranian Kurd leader in Iraq says ground operation into Iran ‘highly likely’

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Hosseini tells Al Jazeera that 'there is a strong probability of action' as the IRGC announces strikes on rebel targets.

US downplays reports Russia gave Iran intel to help Tehran strike US assets

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Pentagon asserts US forces are tracking Russian-Iranian operations amid escalating conflict in the region.

With Trump visit coming up, China hedges its bets on helping Iran

CBC News

China’s latest blueprint for driving growth in its economy was largely written before the U.S. and Israel instigated the most far-reaching war in the Middle East in decades. But when the Chinese premier stood up in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Thursd…

Iran will no longer attack neighboring countries – Pezeshkian

RT

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran will stop attacking neighboring countries Read Full Article at RT.com

Tehran pounded in week two of US-Israel war, Iran targets Israel

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Explosions shake Iran as US-Israel attacks intensify, marking eight days of conflict and retaliation from Iran.

The World This Week | West Asia spirals into war, Trump faces 2 tariff setbacks, Nepal’s polls reflect generational shift

Soham Naha, The Indian Express

From the US-Israel strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and pushed West Asia towards war to the Nepal general elections, here is a look at a few major global events this week.

Indonesian president’s US ties questioned amid public anger over Iran war

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Calls at home for leader of the world's largest Muslim nation to distance from Washington amid US-Israel war on Iran.

Trump calls reporter’s question on Russia helping Iran ‘stupid’

Express Global Desk, The Indian Express

Trump Russia Iran question controversy: US President Donald Trump called a Fox reporter’s question "stupid" during a White House roundtable.

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

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

At least 1,332 people have been reported killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran since launch of war last weekend.

Trump, at War with a Shiite Country, knows nothing of Martyrdom or Apocalyptic Hope

Juan Cole, Juancole.com

To the packed crowd, he described Khamenei as a martyr, a spiritual guide, and the physician for pain.

As the Gulf Conflict widens, so does its Environmental Footprint

Dialogue Earth, Juancole.com

Experience from past conflicts shows that pollution, contamination and ecological stress can persist long after the missiles stop flying

Trump administration says Nashville reporter arrested by ICE will get due process

Yahoo Entertainment

Canadians feel the pinch at the pump as conflict in the Middle East drives up gas prices

CBC News

Canadians saw fuel prices climbing across the country this week as the conflict in the Middle East drives up the price of oil. One expert says those high numbers are likely to stick around for a while, even if the war ends in the next few weeks.

Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president

BBC News

The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are "acceptable" to the White House after six days of war.

China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?

BBC News

US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.

Family, former presidents and a Hall of Famer give Rev. Jesse Jackson a final sendoff

Bill Chappell, NPR

Several speakers at Jackson's funeral invoked his hallmark catchphrases: "Keep hope alive" and "I am somebody."

Trump Accused Of Assaulting Teen Victim Who Bit His Penis

NewsHound Ellen, Crooksandliars.com

Credible accusations against Donald Trump have suddenly surfaced in the Epstein files. Journalists reported last month that records of four FBI interviews with an alleged victim had been removed from public viewing. Thursday night, the Department of Justice r…

Fox Hosts 'Shocked' Trump Got A Pink Soccer Jersey From MLS Champs

John Amato, Crooksandliars.com

Donald Trump's favorite Fox News morning show hosts were flummoxed that the MLS soccer champions Inter Milan gave Trump a pink T-shirt, which derides masculinity in their minds. I'm only surprised they didn't claim it was a conspiracy by Messi to make Trump l…

Dems to Propose Highest Capital Gains Tax Rate Since 1978...

8127889355, Atr.org

Dems to Propose Highest Capital Gains Tax Rate Since 1978... (Third column, 2nd story, link)

Look out for outdated video of Iranian aircraft being bombed

Taija PerryCook, Snopes.com

Many people said footage actually showed a decoy drawing of an F-14 Tomcat, but we were not immediately able to verify that.

Andrew Paul Johnson, Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump, got life sentence for sexually abusing children

Rae Deng, Snopes.com

Andrew Paul Johnson, whom President Donald Trump pardoned for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing two children.

Panama City wants Elon Musk's Boring Company to build a tunnel beneath its famous canal

Business Insider

Panama City is vying for a free tunnel beneath the Panama Canal from Elon Musk's Boring Company. Its mayor outlined his vision for the proposal.

Iran war is latest threat to a global economy rattled by Trump

John Power, Al Jazeera English

Rising energy prices threaten to stoke inflation and hobble economic growth in countries around the world.

Cuba announces fifth death after shootout with Florida-tagged speedboat

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The government in Havana has claimed that the 10 people on board speedboat planned to 'unleash terrorism' in Cuba.