MARCH 5. 2026

Fool’s Errands

It took Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu many years of persistent effort before he succeeded in finding a US president willing to help him

House Iran War Powers Resolution Could Lose Support to Competing Bill by Pro-Israel Democrat

With Fetterman dooming a Senate bill, a House version of an Iran war powers bill might lose steam to a competitor from Rep. Josh Gottheimer.

MARCH 4. 2026

Senate Republicans Vote Down Effort to End Iran War

The House is expected to hold a similar Iran war powers vote tomorrow.

What the War on Iran Means for Africa

The continent is bracing for the ripple effects of a wide-ranging regional conflict.

U. S. , Israel Keep Up Military Pressure on Iran

The war continues to reverberate across the region, from the Gulf to Turkey.

Hindu Nationalism Takes a New Form in Nepal

Ahead of elections, calls to reinstate the king and bring an end to secularism have grown louder.

How India’s Dominance Reshaped Cricket

The T20 World Cup has underscored that New Delhi is a schoolyard bully.

Security Alliances With the U. S. Have Made Gulf States More Vulnerable

Iran’s survival strategy includes inflicting pain on its neighbors.

U. S. Military Joins Drug War in Ecuador: “It Wasn’t Going to Be Just Boat Strikes Forever”

Two government officials told The Intercept that the joint U. S. –Ecuador military action won’t just be a one-off raid.

Dem Candidate for Rep. Eric Swalwell’s Seat Donated to Far-Right Republicans — Including Laura Loomer

Democratic primary hopeful Rakhi Israni, who is running for Rep. Eric Swalwell’s seat, gave to MAGA figures — including Laura Loomer.

Trump’s Iran War Is Dividing Republicans. Pro-Palestine Groups Want Democrats to Exploit the Rifts.

A pro-Palestine group launched a $2 million ad buy aiming to exploit Republican divides over Israel. They hope Democrats will take note.

Trump’s War Is Taking a Toll on Aviation

The $8 trillion air freight industry faces huge challenges due to the war in the Middle East.

Kristi Noem Misled Congress About Top Aide’s Role in DHS Contracts

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Noem denied that Corey Lewandowski had any role in approving contracts. But internal DHS records and interviews with current and former agency staffers contradict her testimony.

Will James Talarico Really Fight for Justice in Texas?

The race between Talarico and Rep. Jasmine Crockett emphasized style over substance. Now local organizers want concrete promises.

Trump Puts Putin in an Iran Dilemma

A would-be Kremlin partner helping kill a Kremlin ally feeds the Russian leader’s paranoia.

The Iran War Has Nothing to Do with Nuclear Weapons

The assault on Iran defies every stated justification; the real motives point to democratic backsliding and personal enrichment.

Tennessee Wants to Let Schools Ban Immigrant Kids, Threatening to “End Public Education as We Know It”

A Tennessee bill would take the right to education away from undocumented children. The Heritage Foundation is pushing it in other states.

Iran Crisis Proves Europe Cannot Delay Its Industrial Transformation

The US–Israeli strikes on Iran lay bare every fault line in Europe's energy dependence, industrial fragility, and strategic exposure — and demand an immediate policy response.

Albuquerque’s Mayor Said Arrests Were “Not the Solution” to Homelessness. Yet Jail Bookings Have Skyrocketed.

Under Tim Keller’s leadership, the city has increasingly criminalized conduct associated with homelessness, causing a growing number of people on the streets to be arrested and jailed.

Arizona’s water is drying up. That’s not stopping the data center rush.

Though tech companies are secretive about water usage, Arizona’s 150-plus data centers and chip factories use a tiny fraction of its supply.