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Feb 28, 2026 · President Trump launched a wide-ranging attack on Iran after weeks-long lobbying by an unusual pair of U.S. allies in the Middle East: Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Mar 4, 2026 · Anthropic’s AI tool Claude is playing a key role in the U.S. military’s campaign in Iran, amid a bitter fight with the Pentagon over the terms of its use in war.

4 days ago · Washington state’s tax folly Democrats have voted to bring in a state income levy for residents earning over $1 million a year.

Mar 1, 2026 · Iran has intensified its attacks against countries in the Persian Gulf, hitting at least three ports in the region, according to visuals verified by The Washington Post.

Mar 5, 2026 · In calls to Kurdish minority leaders in Iran and neighboring Iraq, President Donald Trump offered U.S. support to insurgent efforts against Tehran.

5 days ago · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s staff took issue with photos taken in a rare briefing last week and decided to shut out press photographers from two subsequent news conferences.

Feb 2, 2026 · After a decade of unprecedented spending growth, Washington state Democrats, who have largely controlled the state government for 40 years, are now proposing an unconstitutional …