NYTIMES (Edgar Sandoval) - ICE Officer Kills a Mexican Man in Houston
The agency said the man was an “illegal alien” who had tried to run over the agent, though no evidence was immediately offered.
WASHINGTONPOST (Victoria Craw, Dan Lamothe) - U.S. launches ‘powerful strikes’ against Iran, citing attacks on commercial ships
The latest violence followed accusations by Qatar that Iran attacked a tanker ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - U.S. strikes Iran after attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said it conducted airstrikes against Iranian military targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday in retaliation for renewed Iranian attacks on commercial ships. Why it matters: The exchange of fire risks plunging the U.S. and Iran into a new cycle of retaliation, threatening the fragile memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed less than three weeks ago. - A U.S. official said the targets included Iranian air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missile sites, drone launch sites and port facilities. - Iranian state media reported that explosions were heard in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik, as well as on Qeshm Island. Driving the news: Iran…
The U.S. military said it conducted airstrikes against Iranian military targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday in retaliation for renewed Iranian attacks on commercial ships. Why it matters: The exchange of fire risks plunging the U.S. and Iran into a new cycle of retaliation, threatening the fragile memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed less than three weeks ago. - A U.S. official said the targets included Iranian air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missile sites, drone launch sites and port facilities. - Iranian state media reported that explosions were heard in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik, as well as on Qeshm Island. Driving the news: Iran…Open
NYTIMES (Ryley Ober) - Midtown Evacuations Scramble Plans for Hotel Guests
At least two hotels near the unstable building were evacuated, stranding travelers and forcing guests to clamber for alternative accommodation.
WASHINGTONPOST (Praveena Somasundaram) - Maine voters, once loyal to Platner, abandon him after sexual assault allegation
Some voters said they stuck with the progressive candidate through several controversies, but drew the line after a new allegation of sex assault.
ABCNEWS - Iran live updates: US launches 'powerful' airstrikes after reported strait attacks
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
NYTIMES (Nick Corasaniti) - Justice Department Threatens Top Election Officials Over Noncitizen Voting
The letters come amid President Trump’s effort to tighten election rules to prevent a problem that doesn’t exist: widespread noncitizen voting.
WASHINGTONPOST (Amy Brittain, Liz Goodwin, Amy B Wang) - Ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner says he removed condoms without consent during sex
The campaign for the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine called the allegation “categorically false and politically motivated.”
NYTIMES (Bret Stephens) - Democratic Socialists Are on the Rise. We’ve Seen This Movie Before.
Mainstream party leaders can’t dodge a fight with their left.
NYTIMES (Mark Landler) - Marine Le Pen’s Court Battle Is Latest Clash Between Populists and Watchdogs
The far-right leader’s battle with the French judiciary evokes legal standoffs across the populist world, including ones with President Trump and Nigel Farage.