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'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry

BBC News 2026-03-06 05:22:29.1364308


                            'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry Author: BBC News
Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes four years of public hearings. ... Read full article

US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture

BBC News 2026-03-06 05:22:25.1530508


                            US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture Author: BBC News
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife. ... Read full article

2024 TfL hack affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal

BBC News 2026-03-06 05:22:21.4664728


                            2024 TfL hack affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal Author: BBC News
TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action". ... Read full article

Iran targets Israeli embassy in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia intercepts missile

Al Jazeera English 2026-03-06 05:16:24


                            Iran targets Israeli embassy in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia intercepts missile Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Multiple Gulf nations, Arab states, as well as Turkiye and Azerbaijan are caught in the crosshairs of the war. ... Read full article

Sheep are disappearing from the UK's hills - and its dinner plates

BBC News 2026-03-06 05:07:24.3152043


                            Sheep are disappearing from the UK's hills - and its dinner plates Author: BBC News
Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK? ... Read full article

Rep Tony Gonzales says he will not seek re-election amid ethics investigation into affair

Fox News 2026-03-06 05:07:05.257468

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War, Trump and Washington’s Gridlock | Sen. Katie Britt

Politico 2026-03-06 04:59:00+00:00


                            War, Trump and Washington’s Gridlock | Sen. Katie Britt Author:
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GOP’s Tony Gonzales, short on friends and options, ends his re-election bid in Texas

MS Now 2026-03-06 04:54:36


                            GOP’s Tony Gonzales, short on friends and options, ends his re-election bid in Texas Author: Steve Benen
The entirety of the House Republican leadership called on the Texan “to withdraw from his race for re-election.” He grudgingly took the advice. ... Read full article

Utah Republicans Support Migrant Workers Over U.S. Employees, Again

Breitbart News 2026-03-06 04:52:31.3671615

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Kristi Noem ousted from Homeland Security post amid recent turmoil

Fox News 2026-03-06 04:52:27.5868567


                            Kristi Noem ousted from Homeland Security post amid recent turmoil Author:
Kristi Noem ousted from Trump's DHS after controversial hearings. Sen. Markwayne Mullin reportedly considered as replacement for Homeland Security chief. ... Read full article

Gonzales drops reelection bid after pressure over affair

The Hill 2026-03-06 04:49:16


                            Gonzales drops reelection bid after pressure over affair Author: Emily Brooks
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) dropped his reelection bid on Thursday after coming under pressure from Republican leaders and other GOP colleagues to do so after admitting to an affair with his staffer who later died by suicide. He indicated he would stay in of… ... Read full article

IMF Says Ready to Help Economies Squeezed by Mideast Oil Shock

Bloomberg 2026-03-06 04:39:54+00:00


                            IMF Says Ready to Help Economies Squeezed by Mideast Oil Shock Author: Claire Jiao
The International Monetary Fund said it stands ready to assist countries facing balance of payment concerns amid heightened uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. ... Read full article

Millions of Barrels of Russian Oil Are Already Close to India

Bloomberg 2026-03-06 04:33:54+00:00


                            Millions of Barrels of Russian Oil Are Already Close to India Author: Rong Wei Neo
More than 15 million barrels of Russian oil are floating within easy reach of India, offering the nation a quick fix to Middle East supply shortages after the US issued a temporary license allowing purchases. ... Read full article

China’s Aviation Hubs Become Stopovers of Choice During Iran War

Bloomberg 2026-03-06 04:31:17+00:00


                            China’s Aviation Hubs Become Stopovers of Choice During Iran War Author: Angus Whitley
Mainland China’s aviation hubs are emerging as beneficiaries as the Iran war upends travel between Australia and Europe, according to data from travel company Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd. ... Read full article

Vietnam Detains Chairman of Long Thanh Airport’s Key Investor

Bloomberg 2026-03-06 04:13:53+00:00


                            Vietnam Detains Chairman of Long Thanh Airport’s Key Investor Author: Linh Vu Nguyen, Nguyen Xuan Quynh
Airports Corporation of Vietnam, the main investor of the 336.63 trillion dong ($12.8 billion) Long Thanh International Airport project, said it has received a notification from the police that its chairman has been detained in a corruption probe. ... Read full article

How Travelodge in Maidenhead gave sex attacker key to woman's room

BBC News 2026-03-06 04:07:16.3915378


                            How Travelodge in Maidenhead gave sex attacker key to woman's room Author: BBC News
The woman, who woke to find Kyran Smith sexually assaulting her, branded a £30 reward offer "insulting". ... Read full article

SoftBank Seeks Record Loan of Up to $40 Billion for OpenAI Stake

Bloomberg 2026-03-06 04:06:34+00:00


                            SoftBank Seeks Record Loan of Up to $40 Billion for OpenAI Stake Author: Kari Soo Lindberg, Dinesh Nair, Manuel Baigorri, Vinicy Chan
SoftBank Group Corp. is seeking a loan of as much as $40 billion to mostly help finance its investment in US tech giant OpenAI, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be its largest-ever borrowing denominated solely in dollars. ... Read full article

Seoul Confirms US Talks on Moving Weapons as Iran War Escalates

Bloomberg 2026-03-06 03:50:39+00:00


                            Seoul Confirms US Talks on Moving Weapons as Iran War Escalates Author: Myungshin Cho
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Seoul is in talks with United States Forces Korea about the possible redeployment of weapons including Patriot air defense systems, as Washington’s conflict with Iran escalates. ... Read full article

Walz: Noem Is Going to Be Spending Time in Minnesota — 'We're Looking for Justice'

Breitbart News 2026-03-06 03:45:33


                            Walz: Noem Is Going to Be Spending Time in Minnesota — 'We're Looking for Justice' Author: Pam Key
Thursday on MS NOW's "The Briefing," Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) said former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will have to answer questions from investigators in Minnesota. | Clips ... Read full article

Raskin: There Is 'Exhilaration' Noem Is Gone

Breitbart News 2026-03-06 03:43:47


                            Raskin: There Is 'Exhilaration' Noem Is Gone Author: Pam Key
Thursday on MS NOW's "All In," Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) said that there was "exhilaration" that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had been removed from her position. | Clips ... Read full article

Travis Kelce chats with Kai Trump at Tiger Woods' golf league

Fox News 2026-03-06 03:37:23.4846649


                            Travis Kelce chats with Kai Trump at Tiger Woods' golf league Author:
Tiger Woods' TGL golf event brought together Travis Kelce and President Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai. Woods is in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, Kai's mother. ... Read full article

Philippines Central Bank Warns Oil at $100 May Trigger Rate Hike

Bloomberg 2026-03-06 03:35:26+00:00


                            Philippines Central Bank Warns Oil at $100 May Trigger Rate Hike Author: Ditas B Lopez, Neil Jerome Morales
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said oil reaching $100 per barrel could force monetary policy tightening as inflation could breach the central bank’s target range. ... Read full article

PBOC Adviser Warns Long Road Ahead for China’s Consumption Pivot

Bloomberg 2026-03-06 03:34:23+00:00


                            PBOC Adviser Warns Long Road Ahead for China’s Consumption Pivot Author:
China’s effort to pivot its economy toward consumer spending will take a long time, according to a central bank adviser, even as Beijing adopts a softer growth target to signal a greater focus on rebalancing its growth drivers. ... Read full article

Jemele Hill: Cuban, Latino Communities 'Soft Targets for Misinformation'

Breitbart News 2026-03-06 03:33:32


                            Jemele Hill: Cuban, Latino Communities 'Soft Targets for Misinformation' Author: Paul Bois
Former ESPN commentator Jemele Hill denigrated Cubans and Latinos for shifting rightward over the past decade. ... Read full article

Malaysia to Hold Off on Growth Upgrade on Mideast Uncertainty

Bloomberg 2026-03-06 03:22:40+00:00


                            Malaysia to Hold Off on Growth Upgrade on Mideast Uncertainty Author: Ram Anand
Malaysia’s second finance minister said policymakers will hold off on raising the country’s 2026 growth forecast as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict clouds the country’s economic outlook. ... Read full article

Economists Raise Hong Kong 2026 Growth View on Budget Support

Bloomberg 2026-03-06 03:19:38+00:00


                            Economists Raise Hong Kong 2026 Growth View on Budget Support Author: Cynthia Li
Hong Kong’s economic growth for this year is expected to be higher than previously forecast, supported by improving financial activity and expansionary measures in the government’s Feb. 25 budget, according to the median estimate in a survey conducted March … ... Read full article

Let's Go Hydro owner will drain lake if trespassers do not stop swimming

BBC News 2026-03-06 03:07:18.9182495


                            Let's Go Hydro owner will drain lake if trespassers do not stop swimming Author: BBC News
The Police Service of Northern Ireland says it is aware of children entering the outdoor facility. ... Read full article

Anthropic says the Pentagon’s supply chain risk label will have less business impact than feared

CNN 2026-03-06 02:44:34


                            Anthropic says the Pentagon’s supply chain risk label will have less business impact than feared Author: Hadas Gold
Anthropic on Thursday said a Pentagon designation of the AI company as a “supply chain risk” won’t impact their business partners as heavily as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth implied last week. ... Read full article

First UK government flight for Britons stranded in Middle East departs

BBC News 2026-03-06 02:07:20.1442207


                            First UK government flight for Britons stranded in Middle East departs Author: BBC News
The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board. ... Read full article

Carville doubles down on urging Ilhan Omar to leave the Democratic party after she blasted White males

Fox News 2026-03-06 02:07:19.3319231


                            Carville doubles down on urging Ilhan Omar to leave the Democratic party after she blasted White males Author:
Veteran strategist James Carville suggested Rep. Ilhan Omar leave the Democratic party and join the Democratic Socialists after criticizing her attacks on White males as electorally destructive. ... Read full article

Gulf nations showing discontent for lack of notice about Iran strikes

Associated Press 2026-03-06 01:57:06


                            Gulf nations showing discontent for lack of notice about Iran strikes Author: Samy Magdy, Michelle L. Price, Aamer Madhani
Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense, according to officials. The mostly private frustration comes as Pentagon… ... Read full article

How Kristi Noem got herself fired

MS Now 2026-03-06 01:41:15


                            How Kristi Noem got herself fired Author: Hayes Brown
Hayes Brown: Noem had an extremely reduced concept of her role heading the Department of Homeland Security. She failed to live up even to that. ... Read full article

Newspaper headlines: 'PM vows to shield Brits' and 'Panic in Dubai'

BBC News 2026-03-06 01:37:25.869636


                            Newspaper headlines: 'PM vows to shield Brits' and 'Panic in Dubai' Author: BBC News
Many of the papers have continued to focus on Sir Keir Starmer's response to conflict in the Middle East. ... Read full article

How US sinking of Iranian warship blew hole in Modi’s ‘guardian’ claims

Al Jazeera English 2026-03-06 01:09:29


                            How US sinking of Iranian warship blew hole in Modi’s ‘guardian’ claims Author: Yashraj Sharma
India sees itself a security provider in the Indian Ocean. On Wednesday, it couldn’t save even its own guest. ... Read full article

Canada's Mark Carney under fire as ‘all over the place’ on Iran, risking wider US rift

Fox News 2026-03-06 01:07:17.7221841


                            Canada's Mark Carney under fire as ‘all over the place’ on Iran, risking wider US rift Author:
The Canadian prime minister has been criticized for changing his position on the Iran conflict three times this week as critics blasted his contradictory stance. ... Read full article

Who is Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC’s new commander?

Al Jazeera English 2026-03-06 01:00:38


                            Who is Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC’s new commander? Author: Al Jazeera
Ahmad Vahidi takes command of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as the country battles a devastating US-Israeli assault. ... Read full article

BREAKING: Trump DOJ releases new Epstein files tied to unsubstantiated Trump allegations

MS Now 2026-03-06 00:56:20


                            BREAKING: Trump DOJ releases new Epstein files tied to unsubstantiated Trump allegations Author:
Trump’s Justice Department has uploaded three FBI 302 interviews missing from its initial release of the Epstein files. MS NOW senior legal reporter Lisa Rubin joins The Weeknight to explain what was released. ... Read full article

Drew Carey says misconceptions led him to ignore heart attack symptoms

Fox News 2026-03-06 00:52:29.992533


                            Drew Carey says misconceptions led him to ignore heart attack symptoms Author:
Comedian Drew Carey had heart attack symptoms while jogging but still went to work the next day for show taping before calling an ambulance from his trailer after it got worse. ... Read full article

Clinton-appointed judge orders government to begin refunding $130B in Trump tariffs after SCOTUS ruling

Fox News 2026-03-06 00:52:28.2429697


                            Clinton-appointed judge orders government to begin refunding $130B in Trump tariffs after SCOTUS ruling Author:
Federal judge orders $130 billion refund process for Trump tariffs ruled illegal by Supreme Court, affecting over 1,000 companies who paid duties. ... Read full article

What’s exposed by the Justice Department’s reversal on Trump’s campaign against law firms

MS Now 2026-03-06 00:49:02


                            What’s exposed by the Justice Department’s reversal on Trump’s campaign against law firms Author: Mary McCord
Mary McCord: Every lawyer knows that the federal court rulings were correct and that the president's executive orders are legally indefensible. ... Read full article

Florida Republicans’ group chat underscores the GOP’s Nazi problem

MS Now 2026-03-06 00:27:47


                            Florida Republicans’ group chat underscores the GOP’s Nazi problem Author: Ja'han Jones
The Miami Herald revealed a group chat in which young conservatives discussed killing Black people and spewed other extremist rhetoric. ... Read full article

Republican group attacks Thomas Massie for his opposition to Iran war

Politico 2026-03-06 00:25:19+00:00


                            Republican group attacks Thomas Massie for his opposition to Iran war Author: Lisa Kashinsky
An ad supporting the lawmaker’s rival aired hours after the House rejected a War Powers resolution. ... Read full article

Florida nurse urges China, UK to ‘attack the United States’ to remove Trump ‘regime’ in viral TikTok

Fox News 2026-03-06 00:22:32.2768717


                            Florida nurse urges China, UK to ‘attack the United States’ to remove Trump ‘regime’ in viral TikTok Author:
Nurse's viral TikTok video allegedly calls for foreign countries to attack US and remove Trump "regime." Joyce Schulz-Killian faces intense backlash online. ... Read full article

Welch: Mullin Will Get Confirmed — He’s 'Competent and He’s Honest'

Breitbart News 2026-03-06 00:13:47


                            Welch: Mullin Will Get Confirmed — He’s 'Competent and He’s Honest' Author: Pam Key
Thursday on CNN's "The Arena," Sen. Peter Welch (VT) said President Donald Trump's pick to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), will be confirmed by the Senate because he was "competent and he's honest." | Clips ... Read full article

Florida Bar takes a step against Lindsey Halligan it wouldn’t take against Pam Bondi

MS Now 2026-03-06 00:12:26


                            Florida Bar takes a step against Lindsey Halligan it wouldn’t take against Pam Bondi Author: Jordan Rubin
The Florida Bar previously said it wouldn’t probe Attorney General Pam Bondi because she’s a current constitutional officer. ... Read full article

Watch: Heroic Austin Cops Stop 'Property of Allah' Shooter

Breitbart News 2026-03-06 00:10:34


                            Watch: Heroic Austin Cops Stop 'Property of Allah' Shooter Author: Randy Clark
Austin Police released a trove of evidence in the investigation of the deadly shooting at a popular downtown nightspot that claimed the lives of three victims and the shooter. | Border / Cartel Chronicles ... Read full article

Live Updates: CENTCOM says it's eliminating Iranian threats in Operation Epic Fury with 'lethal precision'

Fox News 2026-03-06 00:07:17.3824468


                            Live Updates: CENTCOM says it's eliminating Iranian threats in Operation Epic Fury with 'lethal precision' Author:
U.S. Central Command released fresh footage Thursday showing destruction in Iran as the regime is feeling the impact of the U.S. military. ... Read full article

Iran live: Trump says Iran being ‘demolished’; Tehran keeps up Gulf attacks

Al Jazeera English 2026-03-06 00:00:00


                            Iran live: Trump says Iran being ‘demolished’; Tehran keeps up Gulf attacks Author: Ted Regencia
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says ‘no reason why we should negotiate with the US’ as Washington is untrustworthy ... Read full article

Texas lieutenant gov rips Hunt for entering Senate race: ‘He had no business’

The Hill 2026-03-05 23:59:31


                            Texas lieutenant gov rips Hunt for entering Senate race: ‘He had no business’ Author: Max Rego
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) on Thursday slammed Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) for entering the GOP Senate primary in the Lone Star State. “Wesley Hunt should have never gotten in this race,” Patrick said on “The Mark Davis Show.” Hunt came in a distant third … ... Read full article

How Kristi Noem finally lost Trump’s trust

The Hill 2026-03-05 23:58:11


                            How Kristi Noem finally lost Trump’s trust Author: Alexander Bolton
Kristi Noem’s assertion at a Senate hearing Tuesday that President Trump had given his blessing to a $220 million Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advertising campaign promoting Noem’s leadership was the final straw that cost the DHS secretary her job on… ... Read full article

Lindsey Halligan faces investigation by Florida Bar

The Washington Post 2026-03-05 23:44:33


                            Lindsey Halligan faces investigation by Florida Bar Author: Jeremy Roebuck, Katie Mettler
The Justice Department has proposed new regulations that would allow it to intervene in state bar disciplinary actions, which it said have become “weaponized.” ... Read full article

Justice Department releases Epstein files with unverified Trump claim

Associated Press 2026-03-05 23:41:37


                            Justice Department releases Epstein files with unverified Trump claim Author: Alanna Durkin Richer
The Justice Department has released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review. The department said last w… ... Read full article

Here are the 4 Democrats who opposed the war powers resolution

The Hill 2026-03-05 23:35:14


                            Here are the 4 Democrats who opposed the war powers resolution Author: Mike Lillis, Regina Zilbermints
Four Democrats defied party leaders on Thursday to oppose a resolution curbing President Trump’s war powers in Iran.  Some defections had been expected headed into the vote, given the thorny nature of the conflict and its relationship to Israel, which has div… ... Read full article

How pregnant women’s Tylenol use changed after Trump linked it to autism

The Washington Post 2026-03-05 23:30:00


                            How pregnant women’s Tylenol use changed after Trump linked it to autism Author: Lauren Weber, Ariana Eunjung Cha
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and American Academy of Pediatrics say the science does not clearly tie Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism, despite Trump’s warnings. ... Read full article

Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, has died

CNN 2026-03-05 23:27:11


                            Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, has died Author:
Bernard LaFayette, the advance man who did the risky groundwork for the voter registration campaign in Selma, Alabama, that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, has died. ... Read full article

Democratic reps send letter to Patel over fired FBI agents and staff

The Hill 2026-03-05 23:25:18


                            Democratic reps send letter to Patel over fired FBI agents and staff Author: Sophie Brams
Two House Democrats are demanding answers from FBI Director Kash Patel about his reported decision last week to fire multiple employees, many of whom allegedly worked in counterintelligence roles. Reps. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) as… ... Read full article

America's most overpriced pizza chain revealed, and it's not the one you think

Fox News 2026-03-05 23:22:33.5627401


                            America's most overpriced pizza chain revealed, and it's not the one you think Author:
New study claims Round Table Pizza is America's most overpriced pizza chain after analyzing 247,927 customer reviews. Domino's and Pizza Hut also made the list. ... Read full article

D.C. assistant police chief placed on leave after improper text messages found

The Washington Post 2026-03-05 23:20:51


                            D.C. assistant police chief placed on leave after improper text messages found Author: Jenny Gathright, Peter Hermann
The personnel move followed an investigation that surfaced inappropriate text messages on his work phone, according to three D.C. police officials. ... Read full article

Trump asks if Messi is better than Pelé: 5 highlights from Inter Miami White House visit

USA Today 2026-03-05 22:58:33+00:00


                            Trump asks if Messi is better than Pelé: 5 highlights from Inter Miami White House visit Author: Safid Deen
Lionel Messi stood and smiled as President Donald Trump praised him and his Inter Miami teammates during their White House visit. ... Read full article

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

Al Jazeera English 2026-03-05 22:38:37


                            US House narrowly rejects resolution to end Trump’s Iran war Author: Al Jazeera
The US House votes 219-212 against a resolution requiring Congress’s approval for further military action on Iran. ... Read full article

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

Al Jazeera English 2026-03-05 22:37:41


                            Trump says regime change in Cuba is ‘question of time’ after Iran Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Trump administration has tightened sanctions meant to degrade Cuban economy and threatened to topple government. ... Read full article

Justice Department posts FBI interviews related to Trump sex abuse allegation

CNN 2026-03-05 22:26:48


                            Justice Department posts FBI interviews related to Trump sex abuse allegation Author: Hannah Rabinowitz, Casey Tolan
The Justice Department has posted online three FBI interviews related to sexual assault allegations against President Donald Trump that had been missing from the massive trove of Epstein files released by the Department of Justice. ... Read full article

U.S. Hits Iran with Improved Copies of Its Own Suicide Drones

Breitbart News 2026-03-05 22:15:51


                            U.S. Hits Iran with Improved Copies of Its Own Suicide Drones Author: John Hayward
The U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran this weekend featured the operational debut of LUCAS, the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System. ... Read full article

Spike in gas prices over Iran strikes puts Trump on defense

The Hill 2026-03-05 22:10:03


                            Spike in gas prices over Iran strikes puts Trump on defense Author: Rachel Frazin
A spike in energy prices due to the ongoing U.S. strikes on Iran has put the Trump administration on the defensive. Low oil and gasoline prices have long been part of the White House’s pitch to voters. Now that they’re on the rise, key officials have argued t… ... Read full article

DOJ to release nearly 50K removed Epstein files after review

USA Today 2026-03-05 22:06:32+00:00


                            DOJ to release nearly 50K removed Epstein files after review Author: Sarah D. Wire, Aysha Bagchi
The Justice Department says it has not permanently removed Jeffrey Epstein files, but took some down to redact sensitive information. ... Read full article

Oscars might not care about hearing best song nominees performed, but we do

USA Today 2026-03-05 21:54:04+00:00


                            Oscars might not care about hearing best song nominees performed, but we do Author: Melissa Ruggieri
The Oscars will only have a couple of best song performances in 2026, so we're taking a look at a dozen of the best over the years. ... Read full article

DHS funding bill passes the House, with eroding Democratic support

The Hill 2026-03-05 21:53:16


                            DHS funding bill passes the House, with eroding Democratic support Author: Sudiksha Kochi
The House passed a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill Thursday, even as most Democrats defied Republican pressure to end the agency shutdown in light of the Iran conflict. The lower chamber voted 221-209 to pass the bill. Four Democrats joined… ... Read full article

Congress won't halt Iran war after another measure to curb Trump fails

USA Today 2026-03-05 21:49:03+00:00


                            Congress won't halt Iran war after another measure to curb Trump fails Author: Zachary Schermele
Republicans in the House of Representatives blocked a war powers resolution that would've immediately stopped U.S. hostilities against Iran. ... Read full article

Democrats say Noem’s firing isn’t enough to end DHS shutdown

The Washington Post 2026-03-05 21:48:05


                            Democrats say Noem’s firing isn’t enough to end DHS shutdown Author: Riley Beggin
Democrats cheered Noem’s departure, but said it wasn’t enough to end the DHS shutdown that will soon enter its fourth week. ... Read full article

Nolte: Trump Doctrine of 'Declare Victory and Leave’ Goes Back to 2007

Breitbart News 2026-03-05 21:35:10


                            Nolte: Trump Doctrine of 'Declare Victory and Leave’ Goes Back to 2007 Author: John Nolte
President Trump has publicly discussed politics for decades and has been surprisingly consistent on issues such as trade, crime, and foreign policy. ... Read full article

Watch video from Noem’s controversial $220M ad campaign

The Hill 2026-03-05 21:25:39


                            Watch video from Noem’s controversial $220M ad campaign Author: Ryan Mancini
President Trump on Thursday fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and announced he will replace her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), hours after the president reportedly said he did not approve a scrutinized $220 million ad campaign pushed by the… ... Read full article

'Good riddance': Dems cheer Noem’s ouster — and call for more departures

Politico 2026-03-05 21:16:48+00:00


                            'Good riddance': Dems cheer Noem’s ouster — and call for more departures Author: Jacob Wendler, Gregory Svirnovskiy
Democratic lawmakers said Stephen Miller and Pam Bondi should be next after President Donald Trump announced Kristi Noem would be stepping aside as DHS secretary. ... Read full article

What we know about Noem’s new ‘Shield of the Americas’ role

The Hill 2026-03-05 21:08:49


                            What we know about Noem’s new ‘Shield of the Americas’ role Author: Ashleigh Fields
President Trump on Thursday said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem would leave her role and be appointed as a special envoy for The Shield of the Americas, bringing her tumultuous tenure atop DHS to an end. Noem faced scrutiny and in… ... Read full article

The war's toll so far on Iran's military and leadership

Associated Press 2026-03-05 21:05:14


                            The war's toll so far on Iran's military and leadership Author: Lee Keath, Sarah El Deeb, Michael Biesecker
The U.S. and Israel are striking a much wider array of targets in Iran than they did during 12 days of war last summer, when their focus was on the country’s nuclear enrichment sites. Experts say the aim now appears to be destroying Iran’s military and weaken… ... Read full article

Why Iranian counterattacks rarely hit their target | CNN

CNN 2026-03-05 20:42:59.069


                            Why Iranian counterattacks rarely hit their target | CNN Author: Krishna Andavolu, Natalie Chinn
Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, Iran has fired barrages of ballistic missiles and drones in retaliation. Very few have hit their target. CNN’s Krishna Andavolu explains why. For more deep-dives that break down complex topics, go to CNN Explains on the… ... Read full article

Trump to replace Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem with Markwayne Mullin

Al Jazeera English 2026-03-05 20:04:44


                            Trump to replace Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem with Markwayne Mullin Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Noem, a former governor, became a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s controversial crackdown on immigration. ... Read full article

Who is Markwayne Mullin, Trump's pick for new Homeland Security secretary?

USA Today 2026-03-05 19:55:23+00:00


                            Who is Markwayne Mullin, Trump's pick for new Homeland Security secretary? Author: Mary Walrath-Holdridge
President Trump announced that current DHS secretary, Kristi Noem, is being replaced by former MMA fighter and Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin. ... Read full article

Iran’s regime maintains its grip, despite devastating losses

The Washington Post 2026-03-05 19:51:12


                            Iran’s regime maintains its grip, despite devastating losses Author: Susannah George, Júlia Ledur
Top officials have been heavily targeted, but experts and officials say the ruling structure in Tehran has remained surprisingly resilient. ... Read full article

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg's royal honor revoked

Associated Press 2026-03-05 19:41:30


                            Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg's royal honor revoked Author:
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been stripped of a British royal honor after pleading guilty in 2024 to a charge of abusing his then-estranged wife. The 33-year-old Hogg was named a Member of the British Empire in December 2023 for his services … ... Read full article

House GOP leaders call on Rep. Gonzales to end reelection campaign

The Washington Post 2026-03-05 19:30:22


                            House GOP leaders call on Rep. Gonzales to end reelection campaign Author: Amy B Wang
House Republican leaders made the request hours after Gonzales admitted, for the first time, to an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire. ... Read full article

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's political career in photos

USA Today 2026-03-05 19:24:31+00:00


                            Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's political career in photos Author: David Baratz
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's political career in photo ... Read full article

Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence

BBC News 2026-03-05 19:22:19.6358586


                            Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence Author: BBC News
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi. ... Read full article

Kristi Noem Out: Trump Picks Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Replacement

Breitbart News 2026-03-05 19:19:59


                            Kristi Noem Out: Trump Picks Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Replacement Author: Neil Munro
President Donald Trump will nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as chief of the Department of Homeland Security. ... Read full article

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis freeing Tina Peters would be a major capitulation to Donald Trump

MS Now 2026-03-05 19:09:48


                            Colorado Gov. Jared Polis freeing Tina Peters would be a major capitulation to Donald Trump Author: Anthony Coley
Anthony Coley: Capitulation doesn’t end pressure. It invites more of it. ... Read full article

Trump fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary: Live updates

USA Today 2026-03-05 19:02:18+00:00


                            Trump fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary: Live updates Author: Bart Jansen, Zachary Schermele, Sarah D. Wire, Christopher Cann
Noem's firing comes after a controversial tenure at DHS with nationwide protests, a partial government shutdown and a divisive ad campaign. ... Read full article

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is out, Trump says, after controversial tenure

The Washington Post 2026-03-05 19:00:02


                            DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is out, Trump says, after controversial tenure Author: Marianne LeVine, Brianna Sacks
President Donald Trump announced the decision on social media and said Noem would be replaced with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.). ... Read full article

Afghan allies, stranded at Qatar refugee camp, face 'hell' amid Iran war

USA Today 2026-03-05 18:57:54+00:00


                            Afghan allies, stranded at Qatar refugee camp, face 'hell' amid Iran war Author: Cybele Mayes-Osterman
More than a thousand Afghan allies at a Qatar refugee camp face terror and confusion as Iranian missiles rain down. ... Read full article

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Associated Press 2026-03-05 18:50:39


                            Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Author: Michelle L. Price, Rebecca Santana, Seung Min Kim
President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trump said he was nominating Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin for the position in an announcement on social media on Thursday. The announcement came after Noem fa… ... Read full article

GOP leaders call on Rep. Tony Gonzales to abandon his reelection bid after admitting to affair with late staffer

CNN 2026-03-05 18:22:24


                            GOP leaders call on Rep. Tony Gonzales to abandon his reelection bid after admitting to affair with late staffer Author: Sarah Ferris
House GOP leaders on Thursday called on Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to abandon his bid for reelection after he admitted to an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide. ... Read full article

Paxton offers conditions for potential exit from Texas Senate race

The Hill 2026-03-05 18:08:27


                            Paxton offers conditions for potential exit from Texas Senate race Author: Caroline Vakil
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) suggested Thursday that he would be open to dropping out of the hotly contested Texas Senate primary against Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) if Senate Republicans met several conditions.  Paxton said on Thursday he would consi… ... Read full article

Louisiana shaken by one of state’s strongest earthquakes

CNN 2026-03-05 17:41:39


                            Louisiana shaken by one of state’s strongest earthquakes Author: Chris Dolce
Hundreds of thousands of people were jostled by the earthquake early Thursday morning. ... Read full article

What Iran did to cause the Dow to plunge nearly 800 points

USA Today 2026-03-05 17:28:22+00:00


                            What Iran did to cause the Dow to plunge nearly 800 points Author: Medora Lee
U.S. stocks slid as oil prices surged after an Iranian strike on a tanker widened shipping risks. Dow plunges. ... Read full article

Starmer stands by decision not to join US-Israeli strikes on Iran

BBC News 2026-03-05 17:22:20.9584439


                            Starmer stands by decision not to join US-Israeli strikes on Iran Author: BBC News
The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions". ... Read full article

How a DHS shooting of a third U.S. citizen went unnoticed for months

The Washington Post 2026-03-05 17:21:00


                            How a DHS shooting of a third U.S. citizen went unnoticed for months Author: Robert Klemko
No state or federal agency disclosed that a Homeland Security Investigations agent had killed Ruben Ray Martinez until it was revealed in a public records request. ... Read full article

Cuba’s economy on edge: Fuel shortages and rising hardship

Al Jazeera English 2026-03-05 17:16:43


                            Cuba’s economy on edge: Fuel shortages and rising hardship Author: Dariel Pradas
Havana’s streets have changed as a US fuel blockade restricts the movements of vehicles and people and hits businesses. ... Read full article

Mother of 2 girls found in shallow graves charged with murder

Associated Press 2026-03-05 17:16:30


                            Mother of 2 girls found in shallow graves charged with murder Author: Mark Scolforo, Sue Ogrocki
Police say the mother of two girls found buried inside suitcases in a Cleveland field has been charged with two counts of murder. Twenty-eight-year-old Aliyah Henderson is accused of killing Mila Chatman and Amor Wilson. Their remains were recovered after a d… ... Read full article

White House argues that Trump had a ‘feeling’ about an imminent Iranian threat

MS Now 2026-03-05 17:07:46


                            White House argues that Trump had a ‘feeling’ about an imminent Iranian threat Author: Steve Benen
Before launching a war, a normal president might consult with qualified advisers. The incumbent American president, however, appears to prefer his gut. ... Read full article

Tariff refunds ordered after court rules Trump policy illegal

USA Today 2026-03-05 16:39:17+00:00


                            Tariff refunds ordered after court rules Trump policy illegal Author: David Lawder and Tom Hals
A U.S. trade court judge ordered the government to begin paying refunds to importers who paid tariffs the Supreme Court said were collected illegally. ... Read full article

The fix was in: Republican senator announces retirement as part of a cynical gambit

MS Now 2026-03-05 15:32:58


                            The fix was in: Republican senator announces retirement as part of a cynical gambit Author: Steve Benen
It was a cynical process that effectively gutted the idea behind primary campaigns: GOP leaders picked their candidate and told GOP voters who it would be. ... Read full article

Britney Spears arrested in California

CNN 2026-03-05 15:19:36


                            Britney Spears arrested in California Author: Lisa Respers France, Alli Rosenbloom
The pop star was later released. ... Read full article

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