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A widening Iran War with no easy exit
As new fronts emerge and markets react, the conflict widens as ceasefire talks stall and both sides dig in. Read more.
CPAC 2026: United in Trump, divided on everything else
From Iran to leadership, CPAC attendees still devoted to Trump, but conservatives are split on acting on his agenda. Read more.
“Hitting Iran hard”: Trump soft-sells “troops on the ground” via Fox News
Trump pointed his fan toward Mark Levin's show as the anchor made a pitch for invasion. Read more.
Pope Leo: “God doesn’t accept the prayers of those who choose violence”
Delivering a Palm Sunday message at the start of Holy Week, the pope rebukes war as the Iran conflict intensifies. Read more.
A global protest moment: “No Kings” rallies target Trump and war
Third mass mobilization reflects a movement increasingly unified around ongoing war and limits of executive power. Read more.
Trump’s putting his name on everything — now it’s in your wallet
Trump’s signature on legal U.S. currency blur the line between the presidency and his personal branding. Read more.
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Trump is taking charge of his own memorials
Now beyond caring about popular opinion, the president's only concern is how he will be remembered. Read more.
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Iran is right: Trump has already lost this war
Tehran TACO: Trump's bad idea has gone wrong, to literally no one's surprise. Will Putin bail him out? Read more.
