JUSTTHENEWS (Eric J. Lyman in Rome) - Italy to join effort to protect Gulf states against Iran attacks
Until Thursday, the Italian leader had been largely silent when it came to the U.S.-led conflict against Iran
AMERICANGREATNESS (AG News Staff) - American Crime Blotter: 3/5/26
Does it ever seem like certain types of crimes get ignored or played down by legacy media? As humorist David Burge (Iowahawk) famously stated, “journalism […] Source
NYTIMES (Michael Steinberger) - Your Job May Already Be in Jeopardy
Michael Steinberger on how A.I.’s impact on white-collar jobs may transform politics and society.
NYTIMES (Ross Douthat and Victoria Chamberlin) - Does the Iran War Put America First?
How the antiwar right sees Trump’s foreign policy.
ABCNEWS - Man on trial in assassination plot says possible targets included Trump, Biden, Haley
A Pakistani man charged with plotting a political assassination in the U.S. is testifying in his defense at his attempted terrorism trial
AXIOS (David Lindsey) - How fired-up Texas Dems give Talarico a jolt toward November
"Turn Texas blue" has been more of a punchline than a battle cry in the Lone Star State lately, but Democrats' enthusiastic turnout in Tuesday's Senate primary has given them hope for November. Why it matters: In counties across Texas, Democratic voters made up a dramatically larger percentage of the electorate than in 2024 — with big increases in hot battlegrounds such as mostly Hispanic South Texas and the well-off suburbs of North Texas. Zoom in: Democrats and what appeared to be a significant number of crossover voters were drawn to the polls by the combination of two popular Democratic contenders for the U.S. Senate, a particularly nasty race on the GOP side, and the usual X factor — President Trump . James Talarico's win over…
"Turn Texas blue" has been more of a punchline than a battle cry in the Lone Star State lately, but Democrats' enthusiastic turnout in Tuesday's Senate primary has given them hope for November. Why it matters: In counties across Texas, Democratic voters made up a dramatically larger percentage of the electorate than in 2024 — with big increases in hot battlegrounds such as mostly Hispanic South Texas and the well-off suburbs of North Texas. Zoom in: Democrats and what appeared to be a significant number of crossover voters were drawn to the polls by the combination of two popular Democratic contenders for the U.S. Senate, a particularly nasty race on the GOP side, and the usual X factor — President Trump . James Talarico's win over…Open
AXIOS (Colin Demarest) - Pentagon flexes military muscle with new weapons in Iran
In less than one week, the Iran war has produced a remarkable string of combat firsts that pull back the curtain on an American military boosted by AI and stocked with upgraded weapons. Why it matters: Some of America's defense-tech advancements have been on full display during Operation Epic Fury. The Trump administration has been happy to confirm — and flex — the results. - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at a Pentagon briefing Wednesday that Washington is "punching" Tehran while it's down, "which is exactly how it should be." Here's what's catching our eyes: 1. The U.S. military used, and may still be using, Anthropic's AI tools, despite President Trump's insistence on blackballing the company. - The Wall Street Journal …
In less than one week, the Iran war has produced a remarkable string of combat firsts that pull back the curtain on an American military boosted by AI and stocked with upgraded weapons. Why it matters: Some of America's defense-tech advancements have been on full display during Operation Epic Fury. The Trump administration has been happy to confirm — and flex — the results. - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at a Pentagon briefing Wednesday that Washington is "punching" Tehran while it's down, "which is exactly how it should be." Here's what's catching our eyes: 1. The U.S. military used, and may still be using, Anthropic's AI tools, despite President Trump's insistence on blackballing the company. - The Wall Street Journal …Open
WASHINGTONPOST (Jonathan Edwards, Dan Diamond) - Led by top Trump aide, federal commission set to weigh White House ballroom project
The review, and possible vote, by the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday is the final procedural hurdle for President Donald Trump’s plans.
WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Diamond, Cat Zakrzewski, Emily Davies) - Trump allies expand role in planning America’s 250th anniversary
Two groups — one with the imprimatur of Congress, the other with President Trump’s blessing — are jockeying to host celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary.
NPR (Elena Moore) - A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising
As a growing crop of young candidates challenge longtime Democratic incumbents, some are not just breaking through in the money race, but outraising their opponents altogether.
As a growing crop of young candidates challenge longtime Democratic incumbents, some are not just breaking through in the money race, but outraising their opponents altogether.Open