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“Mr. Schwartz had not been shy about sharing the strategy behind his clemency campaign with other inmates…Nearly a million dollars went to right-wing operatives who claimed to have worked with Laura Loomer”

Exclusive: Russia is providing Iran with targeting information to attack American forces in the Middle East, the first indication that another major U.S. adversary is participating — even indirectly — in the war.

Don’t expect DHS policy to change significantly.

Reuters Exclusive "U.S. military investigators believe it is likely that U.S. forces were responsible for an apparent strike on an Iranian girls' school." "The strike would rank among the worst cases of civilian casualties in decades of U.S. conflicts in the ​Middle East."

In all his years in Congress, Markwayne Mullin has never served on either the House Homeland Security Committee or the Senate Homeland Security Committee time.com/7382769/mark...

Kristi Noem’s tenure has been one of the biggest flameouts of Trump's second term so far. "At first a favorite of Trump, Noem’s decline came in short order as her personal life, living situation, cratering morale, and leadership feuds all made her a liability." time.com/7382737/kris...

TIME’s latest cover time.com/7382697/trum...

Markwayne Mullin, the new Homeland Security secretary, is a former Mixed Martial Arts fighter who in 2023, during a committee hearing, almost came to blows with Teamsters President Sean O'Brien. "If you want to run your mouth, we can be two consenting adults. We can finish it here," he said

Just like he did with Mike Waltz after SignalGate, Trump isn't firing Kristi Noem but reassigning her. She's now going to be "Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas," a new Western Hemisphere security initiative

Yikes, the D.C. Court of Appeals decision is pretty withering in its assessment of the Public Service Commission's decision not to have a trial-like evidentiary process on Pepco's multi-year rate increase.

New: From Washington, D.C. to Ukraine to Taiwan, there’s growing concern that the U.S. war in Iran is depleting stocks of sophisticated weapons systems that protect allies around the globe from missile attacks. time.com/7382582/trum...

New: From Washington, D.C. to Ukraine to Taiwan, there’s growing concern that the U.S. war in Iran is depleting stocks of sophisticated weapons systems that protect allies around the globe from missile attacks. time.com/7382582/trum...

We'll see but do note that Trump endorsed the incumbent TX Ag guy who lost yesterday, and also endorsed Tony Gonzales, who is in a runoff but finished second. His endorsement is useful, but it ain't magic.

Trump posts he's endorsing in Texas Senate race soon: "Both John and Ken ran great races, but not good enough...I will be making my Endorsement soon, and will be asking the candidate that I don’t Endorse to immediately DROP OUT OF THE RACE! Is that fair? We must win in November!!!"

Later today, the Senate is poised to take up its first War Powers vote since Trump began military strikes on Iran. "The measure has the backing of most Democrats in the Senate and at least one Republican...But it is all but certain to fail." time.com/7382503/trum...

RFK: “We’re going to ask Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks, ‘Show us the safety data that show that it’s OK for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it.’l “The Health and Human Services Department did not respond to a request for further explanation.”

"The vice president already has a reputation as a political chameleon, not least because he serves at the side of a president he once likened to Hitler." www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/u...

Oil prices surged upon Trump’s attack on Iran, and Americans are already seeing the effects at the gas pump. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart

New: Why James Talarico’s Win Puts Texas in Play For November Democrats’ statewide losing streak in Texas is longest in the U.S. “Democrats cannot win in Texas without a few Republicans and independents…Talarico’s pragmatic facade creates what party strategists call a ‘permission structure’”

praying they don't fix the headline www.kctv5.com/video/2026/0...

“[Talarico] showed up in GOP strongholds he was unlikely to win in a general election but where Democrats told me they had not seen a candidate show up in ages.”

New: Why James Talarico’s Win Puts Texas in Play For November Democrats’ statewide losing streak in Texas is longest in the U.S. “Democrats cannot win in Texas without a few Republicans and independents…Talarico’s pragmatic facade creates what party strategists call a ‘permission structure’”

“Talarico’s events were packed and disparate, while Crockett favored the viral moment…While the pair mostly shared a progressive footing, their styles were unmistakably unique to their candidacies. No one could say each was not authentically Texan.”

“The Texas Supreme Court late Tuesday ordered Dallas County to separate any votes cast by voters who were not in line by 7 p.m.” “The temporary order creates new uncertainty on whether votes cast by people who arrived after 7 p.m. will be part of the final tally”

Senator Richard Blumenthal, after leaving a classified briefing on Iran: "I am more fearful than ever, after this briefing, that we may be putting boots on the ground"

"No. Your statement is false,” Rubio told a reporter on Tuesday who was summarizing his comments from Monday time.com/7382385/iran...

“Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted a video Tuesday morning telling stranded Americans that they can call a State Department hotline for assistance. But Americans who call the hotline are currently receiving the message that there is no travel help available.”

"[Pentagon policy chief Elbridge] Colby sought to distance the U.S. from the killing of Irans’ supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as 'Israeli operations,' and said America’s focus was on protecting U.S. troops in the region and degrading its missile, drone and naval capabilities."

🎊🎊 Happy Texas Primary Day yall! I’m celebrating by tracking whether far-right candidates continue a years long electoral hot streak. A 🧵🧵 of storylines I’m watching, replete with all the color and wackiness you’d expect from our most colorful and wacky state:

"the persistence of Iranian military operations after the Ayatollah’s death reflects institutional planning shaped by years of anticipating this very scenario...Consider the missile operations. Their sustained tempo is not incidental"

Reupping from last week: The prospect of James Talarico winning today in Texas over Jasmine Crockett has Republicans in Washington worried. "One GOP lawmaker keeping a close eye on the midterm map summed up his view in five words: 'She can’t win. He can.'"

Save for a single retweet of Trump over the weekend, JD Vance hasn't posted on X since Thursday.

“A family inside the detention center alleged to Castro that their daughter was sexually assaulted in the facility. Castro said he and his staff are working with the Dilley police and have forwarded the allegations to the Department of Justice.” time.com/7380925/ice-...

Playbook: “No administration officials were put up for interviews on the Sunday shows. And the Pentagon ‘has held no briefings nearly 36 hours after the U.S. military strikes…bucking a practice of doing so after attacks that goes back to the Vietnam War.’”

“In [Tehran], many residents heard their cell phone ping, and turned to find the same message had arrived as an SMS: go calmly, it advised, but go.” “Iranians interviewed by TIME say they knew the next phase of battle would be for the streets.”

“The explanations from Administration officials come as critics have accused Trump of exaggerating the imminent threat from Iran and being in search of an excuse to attack the country and pursue regime change.” time.com/7381896/trum...

Lindsey Graham on Meet the Press: “I don't know if this is technically a war…The goal of this operation is to change the threat, not the regime. When this operation's over, no matter who takes over in Iran, they will not have ballistic missiles to hurt us, Israel, or the region.”

“The Islamic Republic had been founded by his mentor, Ruhollah Khomeini, the grand ayatollah who…replaced a monarchy with a theocracy. But it was Khamenei who ruled for three-quarters of the Republic’s existence, transforming it into a de facto military dictatorship.” Excellent Khamenei obituary:

Why did Trump attack Iran now? time.com/7381896/trum...

How world leaders are responding: "Russia and China released statements in support of Iran, while Canada, Australia and Ukraine were among those who expressed support for the U.S. and Israel. " "Several world leaders urged restraint and de-escalation on both sides"

Nov. 2023: "Not too long ago, some Americans feared an inexperienced and mercurial President Donald Trump would start World War III. Now, he’s basing his comeback bid on avoiding it." "On the campaign trail, he’s boasted that he’s the “only one that will prevent World War III."

Trump’s message to Iranian activists: “Stay sheltered. Don’t leave your home. It’s very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take…This will be, probably, your only chance for generations.”

“This is the eighth military intervention of Trump’s second term in office”

Kamala Harris has recorded a robocall for Jasmine Crockett, with days to go before the Texas primary. “Jasmine has the experience and record to hold Donald Trump and his billionaire cronies accountable,” Harris says in the call.

One thing I appreciate about The Pitt is its thoughtfulness in using the real-time format to reframe the tropes of the medical drama. The past two episodes' painstaking account of a sexual assault exam is a remarkable example.

Inside James Talarico's bid to flip Texas. The prospect of Talarico winning Tuesday's primary over Jasmine Crockett has Republicans in Washington worried. "One GOP lawmaker keeping a close eye on the midterm map summed up his view in five words: 'She can’t win. He can.'"

Washington Square Park Snowball Fight sounds like a Vampire Weekend deep cut

Jasmine Crockett’s strategy is to flip Texas by boosting Black turnout “may deliver success in a Democratic primary, but longtime Texas political observers see it as a recipe for disaster in a head-to-head against the eventual GOP nominee. The math simply doesn’t math.”