From USA TODAY. CVS says it would shut down all 134 of its pharmacy locations in Tennessee if a new bill becomes law. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/03/04/cvs-closing-pharmacies-tennessee-law/88980127007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. House Judiciary Committee oversight hearings are intended to hold federal agencies accountable. But the latest session involving Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has become a flashpoint in the debate over immigration enforcement. While Noem received strong support from Republicans on the committee, Democratic lawmakers pressed her on several controversial issues, including the…

From USA TODAY. Marine Brian McGinnis was dragged out of a congressional hearing on the war, shouting as Capitol Hill police pulled him from the room, "No one wants to fight for Israel." Footage showed McGinnis in his Marine uniform being lifted off his feet and carried out of the room by Capitol police officers,…

From USA TODAY. After Kaitlin Collins asked about President Donald Trump’s position on soldiers killed in the war with Iran due to comments made be Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the White House Press Secretary had a tense exchange. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/world/2026/03/04/iran-us-israel-war-live-updates/88973156007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies…

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump led off a roundtable with tech executives by discussing the situation in Iran. He hit on the nuclear deal that Barack Obama brokered and he pulled out of, touted his decision to kill Qasem Soleimani in his first term along with the death of several former Iranian leaders, from…

From USA TODAY. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the war with Iran during a White House press briefing on March 4, 2026. The Trump White House pledged more firepower in the war after officials said a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship, with reports of at least 80 people killed. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/world/2026/03/04/iran-us-israel-war-live-updates/88973156007/…

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump hosts the Ratepayer Protection Pledge roundtable with executives from tech giants on March 4, 2026. The White House has said the so‑called "Ratepayer Protection Pledge," announced by Trump in his State of the Union Address, ​would see tech firms commit to measures designed to ensure the boom in artificial…

From USA TODAY. In her new memoir, "Joan: Life Beyond the Script," Joan Lunden alleges that she was sexually harassed by a former boss during the early days of her career. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2026/03/03/joan-lunden-memoir-good-morning-america-abc/88958996007/

From USA TODAY. Here are five key takeaways as primary results highlight how voters are driving unexpected shifts and reshaping several major contests. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2z2h8crx

From USA TODAY. The U.S. military said on March 4 that it killed an Iranian official who led a united involved in an alleged assassination plan against President Donald Trump. "The leader of the unit who attempted to assassinate President Trump has been hunted down and killed," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at a Pentagon…

From USA TODAY. Four siblings, and former friends of the Jackson family, have sued the Michael Jackson estate for alleged child sex trafficking. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/03/michael-jackson-lawsuit-cascio-sex-trafficking/88970079007/

From USA TODAY. Kesha is slamming the White House for using her 2010 song “Blow” on TikTok "to incite violence and threaten war." Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/03/kesha-white-house-song-tiktok/88958119007/?tbref=hp

From USA TODAY. Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt holds White House press briefing on March 4, 2026. Trump administration officials pledged more firepower in the war with Iran on Wednesday after officials said a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship, with reports of at least 80 people killed. 🎥: REUTERS

From USA TODAY. United States and Ecuadorian forces have launched operations in Ecuador to target “Designated Terrorist Organizations” and take down narco-terrorism threats. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/03/03/us-ecuadorian-militaries-launch-operations-against-narco-terrorism/88973424007/

From USA TODAY. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are due to appear before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to testify as part of its probe into fraud and misuse of federal funds in Minnesota. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/tim-walz/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to…

From USA TODAY. Crafting is having a moment. From knitting and crochet to embroidery and quilting, more people — especially younger adults — are picking up hands-on hobbies. But this trend isn’t just about nostalgia. Research suggests creative activities may reduce stress, improve mood and even affect how our brains and bodies function. Daisy Fancourt,…

From USA TODAY. Speaking to supporters at her campaign watch party after the Texas Supreme Court paused an order extending voting hours in her political backyard, Jasmine Crockett said "we’re not going to have election results tonight." "Unfortunately, this is what Republicans like to do, and so they specifically targeted Dallas County, and I think…

From USA TODAY. The Pentagon has identified the four American soldiers killed in Kuwait amidst the conflict with Iran, which began on Feb. 28 when the United States and Israel launched a series of strikes. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/03/03/pentagon-ids-us-soldiers-killed-in-iran-war/88970114007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to…

From USA TODAY. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine are expected to speak with media about the war in Iran. Why is the US at war with Iran? Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/03/03/why-is-us-at-war-with-iran/88950408007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to…

From USA TODAY. Did Iran plan to attack the US? Did it prompt the war started by attacks from the US and Israel? It depends on your source. Following a closed-door brief, Senator Markwayne Mullins and Corey Booker offered differing takes on the justifications outlined by President Donald Trump’s administration for strikes on Iran. Read…

From USA TODAY. After the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump said most of the people in mind for potential future leaders are dead. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/03/03/pentagon-ids-us-soldiers-killed-in-iran-war/88970114007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. During a hearing with DHS Sec. Kristi Noem, North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis threatened to hold up legislative business unless Noem’s department could answers his questions about immigration enforcement in his state. Tillis, who has been critical of Noem about fatal shootings in Minneapolis that killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good,…

From USA TODAY. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, March 3. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke with reporters after Congress received a briefing from Trump administration officials on its war against Iran. Why the U.S. is at war with Iran: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/03/03/why-is-us-at-war-with-iran/88950408007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to…

From USA TODAY. Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon spoke to reporters on March 3, reacting to Hezbollah joining Iran’s attacks on Israel. The sides have exchanged strikes after the United States and Israel launched attacks against Iran on Feb. 28. "Today we have control almost over all the airspace of Iran," Danon…

From USA TODAY. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina called for President Donald Trump to join Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon as part of the war against Iran. More on the Iran war: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/03/03/why-is-us-at-war-with-iran/88950408007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. Voters in Texas, Arkansas and North Carolina head to the polls to determine the Republican and Democratic nominees for November’s congressional races. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/03/texas-arkansas-north-carolina-midterm-primaries-march-3/88880833007/

From USA TODAY. Human rights groups have called for accountability after a deadly strike on an Iranian girls’ school killed dozens of young girls from seven to 12. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/03/iran-girls-school-attack-human-rights-groups/88949676007/

From USA TODAY. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was grilled at a Senate hearing about surges in immigration enforcement, including the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota and the purchase of a “luxury plane” for deportations. 🎥: HOUSE Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to…

From USA TODAY. U.S. President Donald Trump hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House on March 3 for talks covering among other topics Washington’s war with Iran. Trump claimed "Operation Midnight Hammer" — his June 2025 strike against Iranian nuclear facilities — stopped Iran from developing a nuclear weapon within a month. 🎥:…

From USA TODAY. Timelapse footage captured a blood moon, or total lunar eclipse, over California. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. Father Colin Gray was found guilty after prosecutors said he provided the gun that his son allegedly used in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/03/03/georgia-apalachee-school-shooting-dad-colin-gray-gulity-verdict/88959827007/

From USA TODAY. US President Donald Trump will today host Germany’s chancellor for talks that will be dominated by Washington’s escalating conflict with Iran. 🎥: POOL Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. US President Donald Trump will today host Germany’s chancellor for talks that will be dominated by Washington’s escalating conflict with Iran. 🎥: POOL Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. US President Donald Trump spoke about the Iran War and the reasons behind the US and Israel’s involvement during a visit to the White House by Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz. Trump also threatened to cut off trade with Spain after officials denied a US request to use bases in Rota and Moron…

From USA TODAY. Kelly Osbourne is clapping back after her BRIT Awards appearance sparked heavy criticism on her body. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/03/02/kelly-osbourne-appearance-comments-shaming-harm/88942016007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was confronted at a hearing over public comments she made on the death about Alex Pretti and Renee Good. When pressed on her comments immediately after the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Noem said “I did not call him a domestic terrorist, I said it appeared…

From USA TODAY. Len Palmeri bonded with his father when they built a shiny hot rod in 1968. 🚙 #USATCars Read more: https://tinyurl.com/hfpue2sz

From USA TODAY. More U.S. cities will be able to enjoy Costco’s famous $1.50 hot dogs as the warehouse prepares to open six new locations. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/03/02/costco-new-locations-march-april/88953375007/

From USA TODAY. A drone attack linked to Iran hit the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia causing a minor fire and forcing flight diversions with no injuries reported. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/03/03/iran-us-israel-war-live-updates/88956478007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. US President Donald Trump will today host Germany’s chancellor for talks that will be dominated by Washington’s escalating conflict with Iran. 🎥: POOL Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. With U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, followed by Tehran’s retaliation across the region, the U.S. is now engaged in open conflict with Iran. The question many Americans are asking is: are we, once again, at war in the Middle East? And in terms of military commitment and risks to American troops…

From USA TODAY. Hours after US President Donald Trump pointed to nuclear weapons and and ballistic weapons in Iran as a "collosal threat" on March 2, Iran’s Ambassador to the U.N., Amir-Saeid Iravani disputed the claims. "Let’s make no mistake, there was no imminent threat from Iran. Our nuclear program is exclusively peaceful. We will…

From USA TODAY. The House Oversight Committee on March 2 released videos of the recent depositions of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of its investigation into accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The Clintons have never been formally accused of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein. A segment of…

From USA TODAY. House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters after a "Gang of Eight" briefing on the United States’ war with Iran that the American attacks on Feb. 28 were "defensive in nature." Sen. Mark Warner disagreed, however, saying "there was no imminent threat to the United States of America by the Iranians." More on…

From USA TODAY. Amid the Iran war, strikes across the Middle East were caught on video. They included Iran’s capital of Iran, as well as cities and regions of Israel, Lebanon, Kuwait and Cyprus. == What’s Trump’s approval rating? Read what polls say: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/02/donald-trump-approval-rating-iran-war/88941300007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from…

From USA TODAY. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is expected to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, March 3. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered testimony to the House Oversight Committee on Thursday, Feb. 26, in a deposition related to the investigation into late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The House Oversight Committee released the full video and transcript from Clinton’s deposition on Monday, March 2. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/27/hillary-bill-clinton-epstein-depositions-democrats-loyalty/88880555007/ Sign…

From USA TODAY. Former President Bill Clinton delivered testimony to the House Oversight Committee on Friday, Feb. 27, in a deposition related to the investigation into late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The House Oversight Committee released the full video and transcript from Clinton’s deposition on Monday, March 2. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/27/hillary-bill-clinton-epstein-depositions-democrats-loyalty/88880555007/ Sign up for…

From USA TODAY. United States lawmakers return to session at the Senate on Monday, March 2. Follow live updates on Iran: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/03/02/iran-live-updates-trump-congress-vote-soldiers-deaths/88937393007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. Was Jim Carrey really at the 2026 César Awards or was it drag artist Alexis Stone? The actor’s representatives respond to the wild conspiracy. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/02/jim-carrey-conspiracy-theory-alexis-stone/88942857007/

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump awarded posthumous Medals of Honor to Army Master Sergeant Roderick Edmonds and Army Staff Sergeant Michael Ellis. He also awarded a medal to Army Command Sergeant Major Terry Richardson, who is credited with saving dozens of soldiers.

From USA TODAY. Protesters are gathering in New York on March 2 for a protest against the United States and Israel’s weekend attacks against Iran. The protest follows a rising death toll that includes four U.S. service members. Follow live Iran updates: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/03/02/iran-live-updates-trump-congress-vote-soldiers-deaths/88937393007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports…

From USA TODAY. The United States and Israel began striking Iran Feb. 28 in a campaign that killed the nation’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and dozens of top officials and hit more than 1,000 targets inside the country, Trump said. Iran has retaliated with strikes against U.S. military bases, Israel and other nations in…

From USA TODAY. The United States and Israel began striking Iran Feb. 28 in a campaign that killed the nation’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and dozens of top officials and hit more than 1,000 targets inside the country, Trump said. Iran has retaliated with strikes against U.S. military bases, Israel and other nations in…

From USA TODAY. Cher’s son, Elijah Blue Allman, has been arrested after an alleged incident at the St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/02/elijah-blue-allman-arrest-cher-son/88942875007/

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump said the US projected four to five weeks of conflict with Iran but is ahead of schedule, noting he would would not "get bored" with the self-described war with the Middle Eastern nation. Following his remarks on staying focused on the attacks, Trump took time to tell a crowd…

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump provided an update on the conflict with Iran on March 2, laying out his justification for the strikes. Trump said that Iran’s ballistic missile program was also growing "rapidly and dramatically" and it "posed a very clear, colossal threat" to the United States and its forces stationed at overseas…

From USA TODAY. Pete Hegseth underscored what he described as Iran’s nuclear ambitions as a reason for US attacks on the country during a press conference on March 2. The Defense secretary also confirmed the latest US military casualty count, saying four US troops have been killed amid the fighting in the Middle East. The…

From USA TODAY. At a press conference, Pete Hegseth gave his reasoning for why the US attacked Iran, suggesting that the US hadn’t started the war, but that it was responding to years of funding of terrorist attacks. The United States and Israel began striking Iran on Feb. 28 in a campaign that killed the…