Today's Headlines: Tehran, Beirut and Tel Aviv Are Targeted in Attacks and Counterattacks

March 6, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Live Updates: Tehran, Beirut and Tel Aviv Are Targeted in Attacks and Counterattacks

The Israeli military said it was striking Iran’s capital while pounding Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, as fighting there intensified. Iran said it was targeting Tel Aviv, the country’s state news agency reported.

Bulletproof Vests and Rolex Watches: The Rise and Fall of Kristi Noem

The homeland security secretary, who was fired by President Trump Thursday, helped fulfill his border pledges, but also drew negative attention to his administration.

As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia’s Global Influence Erodes

The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships.

World

Analysis Suggests School Was Hit Amid U.S. Strikes on Iranian Naval Base

The Feb. 28 school strike in Minab, which killed dozens, including children, appears to have been part of an attack on an adjacent naval base in southern Iran, where officials said U.S. forces were operating.

A Canadian Lawmaker, and Friend of JD Vance, Channels Charlie Kirk

Jamil Jivani, a Conservative rookie member of Parliament, follows an American playbook to win over young men on college campuses.

He Had a Purple Heart, PTSD and a Rap Sheet. He Had to Leave the U.S.

After a long battle with drug addiction, Sae Joon Park felt settled in a new life. But he was deported last year and is now fighting to get back to Hawaii.

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U.S.

Justice Dept. Releases Missing Interviews With Woman Who Made Claims Against Trump

The pages had been withheld from the trove of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein because of what officials called a mistaken determination that they were duplicates.

Senator Helps Officers Forcibly Remove Protesting Veteran From Hearing

The physical struggle, involving Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana, was captured on video. The protester, Brian McGinnis, said on social media that his arm was broken.

A Killing Spree in Utah Rattles a Region and Puzzles Officials

Three women were slain in two locations, officials said on Thursday. A frantic manhunt involving four states led to an arrest, but a motive was still unclear.

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Politics

Representative Tony Gonzales Will Not Seek Re-election

Several House members had called for Mr. Gonzales, a Texas Republican, to step down after texts emerged showing his pursuit of a staff member who later killed herself.

Lindsey Halligan Is Under Investigation by the Florida Bar

The actions of Ms. Halligan, who as a U.S. attorney brought criminal cases against President Trump’s enemies, are under review by the organization that licensed her to practice law.

An Assertive Supreme Court Turns to Curbing State Courts

Liberal justices accused their colleagues of expanding use of the emergency docket again in two orders issued this week.

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Business

How $800 Monthly Car Payments Are Hurting Car Sales

Cars have become so expensive that many Americans are putting off or not buying new cars, hurting the auto industry.

India Is Turning Back to Russian Oil

India’s trade deal with President Trump was supposed to end its imports of oil from Russia. But then the conflict in the Middle East has cut off alternative supplies.

The Good Times Are Over in China’s Liquor Capital

Once celebrated for its fiery spirits, the town of Maotai has reeled from a bad Chinese economy, changing tastes and a crackdown on boozy official banquets.

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Technology

Pentagon Officially Notifies Anthropic It Is a ‘Supply Chain Risk’

Anthropic has said it will sue the Defense Department over the designation, which could prevent the start-up from doing business with the U.S. government.

Meet the A.I. Prospectors Tapping a Billion-Dollar Gusher

Brian Janous, a former Microsoft executive, and his firm Cloverleaf have become modern-day land men, packaging electricity and land for data centers.

The Smart Home Never Quite Worked. Now It’s Getting an A.I. Reboot.

Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.

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