The war with Iran is now beginning its second full week, with no signs of de-escalation or conclusion on the horizon. Here are some of the biggest political questions about the war and what happens next. The war with Iran is different, and it’s not clear how long it will last. This war, like the previous Iran strikes and the Venezuela operation, is not popular. Then, once the war started, it was because Israel was going to strike Iran, and Iran would have retaliated by striking US targets.
LOADING ERROR LOADINGPresident Donald Trump temporarily tabled his grudge against media mogul Rupert Murdoch to wish the billionaire happy birthday. The video had no hints of Trump’s current beef with Murdoch, which stems from a much more provocative birthday message the president allegedly sent to well-heeled sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein that was exposed by The Wall Street Journal last July. President Donald Trump didn't let his $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch stop him from sending the media tycoon a glowing 95th birthday message this weekend. Trump is suing Murdoch over a bawdy birthday message the president allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein, which the Murdoch-owned Wall Street Journal brought to light last July. In October, Trump reportedly hosted Murdoch, his wife and several of his top media associates for dinner at the White House.
LOADING ERROR LOADINGLast week, Robert Scales, a member of the Colts Neck Township School Board, suggested creating a committee to explore the idea of renaming Conover Road Primary School, which serves students pre-K through second grade, after the president. But Scales saw another reason for renaming the school. Trump won the county in 2024 with 55% of the vote, though Kamala Harris won the state overall. Neither the school district nor Scales immediately responded to HuffPost’s request for comment. “School names are supposed to reflect the virtues we hope to instill in our children: integrity, humility, service, respect for the law, and a commitment to community over self,” Colts Neck resident and former Democratic congressional candidate Matthew Jenkins said on Instagram.
CNN and its foreign correspondent, Frederik Pleitgen, may boast of being among the only Western media outlets reporting from Tehran. Pleitgen was allowed to report from inside Iran just weeks after conducting a striking interview with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Days after the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, Tehran again allowed Pleitgen to report from inside the country despite a sweeping information blackout. Members of Iranian security forces stand guard during a gathering to support Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran, on March 9, 2026. If so, viewers should consider whether CNN’s broadcasts reflect what journalists would freely investigate or simply what the regime permits them to show.
How relevant is this ad to you? Video player was slow to load content Video content never loaded Ad froze or did not finish loading Video content did not start after ad Audio on ad was too loud Other issues
Senior Iranian official tells CNN: Iran ready for long warIn an exclusive interview, Foreign Policy Advisor to the office of the Supreme Leader, Kamal Kharazi tells CNN’s Frederik Pleitgen that it is a “false narrative” that the Iranian military's capabilities have been drastically degraded and that he sees no “room for diplomacy anymore.” CNN operates in Iran with the permission of the Iranian government, as required under local regulations, but maintains full editorial control over what it reports.
The Stakes Are RealComplex global events demand clear, independent reporting. We're working to explain the facts, challenge misinformation, and show how the news affects real lives. Help us continue our imperative work. Already a member? Log in to hide these messages.
Trump softens suggestion that Iran was behind deadly strike on girls' schoolPresident Donald Trump suggested that it may have been another country that struck an elementary school in southern Iran when asked by CNN's Manu Raju. Trump claimed that Iran and other countries possess “generic” Tomahawk missiles like the one that appears to have been used in the attack.
This market will resolve to "Down" if the official S&P 500 Index open price for S&P 500 (SPX) on March 10 is lower than the official S&P 500 Index closing price for SPX on the most recent prior trading day. If either of the relevant days are shortened (for example, due to a market holiday schedule), the official open/close price published by S&P 500 Index for that shortened session will still be used for resolution. US:EMEA:ASIA: Market Opened: Mar 9, 2026, 8:00 AM ET Volume $26,527 End Date Mar 10, 2026 Market Opened Mar 9, 2026, 8:00 AM ET Resolution Source https://www.wsj.com/market-data/stocks Resolver 0x65070BE91... Propose resolution This market will resolve to "Up" if the official S&P 500 Index open price for S&P 500 (SPX) on March 10 is higher than the official S&P 500 Index closing price for SPX on the most recent prior trading day.This market will resolve to "Down" if the official S&P 500 Index open price for S&P 500 (SPX) on March 10 is lower than the official S&P 500 Index closing price for SPX on the most recent prior trading day.E.g., ordinarily, a market on Monday would refer to the previous Friday for its most recent closing price, unless that Friday were a market holiday, in which case it would refer to Thursday, or the next most recent trading day.If the two prices are exactly equal, this market will resolve 50-50. This market will resolve to "Down" if the official S&P 500 Index open price for S&P 500 (SPX) on March 10 is lower than the official S&P 500 Index closing price for SPX on the most recent prior trading day. If either of the relevant days are shortened (for example, due to a market holiday schedule), the official open/close price published by S&P 500 Index for that shortened session will still be used for resolution.
LOADING ERROR LOADINGThe costume is familiar by now: The blue (or occasionally black suit), the crisp white shirt, the red tie. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Let’s decode some of Trump’s typical fashion choices...“Trump’s normal baseline is he wears the blue suit, the white shirt, and typically the red tie. Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Getty The (for better or worse) "iconic" slogan hats serve as "walking headlines" for Trump's branding, Chan notes. In 1997, photographs of him wearing a baseball cap attracted widespread ridicule because it appeared out of sync with expectations of leadership authority,” Chan said. “That hat that doesn’t match the rest of the nonverbal, there’s a part of that should read with you, ‘That doesn’t match.
Plus, Microsoft deploys Claude Cowork into Copilot, and a study indicates the best way for managers to implement AI tools. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. MP3 DownloadFollow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and TwitchPlease SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see, you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you!
LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON — Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) said Monday that Muslims shouldn’t be in the United States. “Muslims don’t belong in American society,” Ogles wrote on social media. "Muslims don't belong in American society," declared Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.). ), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Republican Policy Committee Chair Kevin Hern (R-Okla.). Edward Ahmed Mitchell, national deputy director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, said the First Amendment guarantees religious freedom to everyone ― including American Muslims.
›Ohio State University President Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr. has resigned abruptly after disclosing 'an inappropriate relationship' with a woman seeking public resources for her private business. Carter's departure comes just a few years after the previous Ohio State president also left under unclear circumstances. The former president of Ohio State University who resigned after disclosing an 'inappropriate relationship' with a woman seeking public resources. ›What they’re saying“For personal reasons, I have made the difficult decision to resign from my role as president of The Ohio State University. I disclosed to the board of trustees that I made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership.” — Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr., Former President, Ohio State University (washingtonpost.com)What’s nextThe Ohio State University Board of Trustees will appoint an interim president and begin a search for a permanent replacement for Carter.
The New York Giants have agreed to terms with former Baltimore Ravens punter , per Adam Schefter. Schefter reports that Stout will sign a three-year, $12.3 million contract to play for the Giants. What it means for the GiantsThe decision to sign Stout means that punter Jamie Gillan will be released. The Giants still have holes to address on offense and defense, but improving the special teams was a priority for Harbaugh. He is a former special teams coach, Baltimore’s special teams have annually been among the league’s best, and Harbaugh hired former Ravens special teams coordinator Chris Horton to run the Giants’ special teams.
The Pentagon on Thursday slapped a formal supply-chain risk designation on Anthropic, limiting use of a technology that a source said was being used for military operations in Iran. The filing in federal court in California asked a judge to undo the designation and block federal agencies from enforcing it. The Constitution does not allow the government to wield its enormous power to punish a company for its protected speech,” Anthropic said. Microsoft-backed MSFT.O OpenAI announced a deal to use its technology in the Defense Department network shortly after Hegseth moved to blacklist Anthropic. CEO Sam Altman said the Pentagon shared OpenAI’s principles of ensuring human oversight of weapon systems and opposing mass U.S. surveillance.
