The National Desk

More than four decades of hostility between the United States and Iran erupted into open war after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes hit Iran on Feb. 28, setting off a fast-moving conflict that has spread across the Middle East, disrupted global travel and energy markets, and killed U.S. troops. How did we get here — and what happens next? ⬇️ bit.ly/3PwcW2V

A Nashville Noticias reporter who has been held in immigration detention for over two weeks has now been released after posting bond, according to the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition. bit.ly/40DQVSm

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is disrupting airport operations, but not aviation safety, at least for now. bit.ly/4dwTXPQ

On the twentieth day of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, stock exchanges worldwide plummeted on news of an exchange of strikes. bit.ly/4lEQv7G

On Capitol Hill, accusations are flying of reckless spending by the other party. bit.ly/40E2IQH

The Trump administration is forcefully defending its military strategy in Iran as new questions emerge about how far U.S. involvement in the conflict could go. bit.ly/4rB5PDL

Barron Trump, who is the youngest son of President Donald Trump, will turn 20 years old on Friday. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was perhaps the first person to wish him a happy birthday. bit.ly/4sn0jWw

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) called the Democratic arguments against the SAVE Act a red herring, pointing out that the Democratic National Convention requires IDs. READ MORE: bit.ly/4lIGx5t #saveact #voting #congress #politics

The Pentagon is seeking another $200 billion to fund the war with Iran, a massive request likely to draw scrutiny on Capitol Hill, where Congress would need to approve the funding.

The U.S. Mint on Thursday was cleared to begin producing a 24-karat gold commemorative coin honoring President Donald Trump after a federal arts panel approved the coin’s design. bit.ly/4bV8AuY

War Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the families of fallen servicemembers told him and President Donald Trump to continue the fight in Iran. READ MORE: bit.ly/4lM8A44 #iran #hegseth #trump #news

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called out House Speaker Mike Johnson and Chairman of the Oversight Committee James Comer during a press conference. READ MORE HEADLINES: bit.ly/3RUJMc7 #jeffries #johnson #comer #politics

Security at Temple Israel near Detroit killed 41-year-old Ayman Ghazali, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, after he rammed his truck into the synagogue, hitting a security guard, and began shooting through his windshield on March 12. READ MORE: bit.ly/4bzTWIa #michigan #police #crime #news

The FBI is reportedly investigating whether former senior counterterrorism official Joe Kent improperly disclosed classified information. The review reportedly began before Kent resigned Tuesday from his role as director of the National Counterterrorism Center. His resignation came amid his public opposition to U.S. military action against Iran, which he said he could not support in good conscience. READ MORE: bit.ly/4slLNyu

During a bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump, Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi delivered a firm message at the White House: “Iran’s development of nuclear weapons must never be allowed.” Takaichi also condemned attacks in the region and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, calling for global coordination. READ MORE: bit.ly/41eM0Y6

IRAN WAR EXPLAINED📹: Three senior Iranian leaders are dead — and the situation is rapidly escalating. Iran has confirmed targeted strikes killed top officials, while the country faces a leadership crisis, internet blackouts, and growing civilian casualties. At the same time, U.S. forces are taking losses, and global tensions are rising. WATCH OUR LATEST REPORT👇 👇 👇 bit.ly/3PMeUfI

Three senior Iranian leaders are dead — and the situation is rapidly escalating. Watch The National News Desk's full breakdown ⬇️ bit.ly/4uEHSy5

During a House Hearing on worldwide threats, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Ca.) had a heated exchange with National Security Director Tulsi Gabbard about her earlier testimony about Iran’s nuclear threat. READ MORE: bit.ly/4sQiLXp #gabbard #iran #politics #news

Ruma Duwaji praised terrorists on her old Tumblr account: bit.ly/4snufC5

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine praised young American soldiers dedicated to crafting and delivering the materials used in Iran. READ MORE: bit.ly/4lM8A44 #iran #hegseth #dancaine #news

Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University on Sep. 10, 2025, while doing a campus event: bit.ly/4uFT5yx