TODAY'S NEWS, February 28-March 2, 2026

IN POLITICAL NEWS U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran reportedly eliminated senior regime and military figures, weakened naval capacity, prompted limited retaliation, and intensified partisan divides at home. Trump allegedly bypassed traditional media and addressed the Iranian public directly, while U.S. outlets drew criticism for their characterization of Iran’s leadership. Most Democratic lawmakers opposed the strikes, framing the action as politically polarizing. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to cut Pentagon ties with select universities over ideological concerns. Democratic strategists debate health care reform and party direction, with internal divisions emerging between centrists and progressives. Senate GOP leadership declined to require a talking filibuster on the SAVE Act, frustrating some conservatives. Thirteen state attorneys general secured a settlement in which Vanguard agreed to roll back ESG initiatives and provide documentation. During the Iran conflict, Kuwait mistakenly shot down three U.S. jets; all crews survived. Separate violent incidents occurred in Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas, resulting in multiple casualties. Opposition grows to proposed tax increases in California and New York, including wealth and corporate surcharges. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced indictments of 30 individuals tied to an alleged church invasion in Minnesota. IN EPSTEIN FILES NEWS Questions raised about whether “yacht-girl” culture reflects broader patterns associated with elite exploitation networks. IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS Federal authorities seized a million dollar home, vehicles, and luxury goods from an alleged fraud suspect. IN CULTURAL NEWS New polling shows nearly half of Americans regularly reflect on life’s meaning, with atheists and religiously unaffiliated respondents doing so less frequently. IN ECONOMIC NEWS The Defense Department ended its relationship with Anthropic over security concerns and signed a new agreement with OpenAI. U.S. natural gas production reached record levels, while a federal environmental review advanced new offshore drilling consideration in California. China’s attempt to restrict rare earth mineral access reportedly backfired amid new technological developments. IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS A Hungarian court ruled intelligence agencies may not label AfD as a right wing extremist organization. Energy analysts warned oil prices could spike due to Strait of Hormuz instability and a Saudi refinery disruption affecting shipping insurance and supply flows. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer allowed U.S. use of British bases in support of Iran operations. Anti U.S. unrest in Pakistan resulted in multiple protester deaths. A Hong Kong court reversed a fraud conviction against media figure Jimmy Lai. IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Political controversy surrounding Netflix reportedly complicated a potential Warner Bros. deal. Singer Neil Sedaka, known for mid century pop hits, died at 86. Actor Crispin Glover faced allegations involving coercive misconduct. Season two of The Night Manager received strong praise for its finale and overall execution. IN MEDICAL NEWS New research suggests bacteria within kidney stones may play a causal role, opening potential treatment pathways. Researchers in Abu Dhabi announced development of a new weight loss drug described as more effective than Ozempic. A large global data review found egg consumption associated with improved heart health outcomes. AND FINALLY A large sinkhole on a UK golf course exposed a previously hidden cellar stocked with alcohol. Larry SchweikartRock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author A Patriot's History (concept trailer) - https://vimeo.com/40949423Buy Larry a coffee - http://buymeacoffee.com/larrys Want more Larry Schweikart politics, current events, and history? Visit www.wildworldofpolitics.com and become an INSIDER. You'll get exclusive content and ongoing video series. Check out more of Larry Schweikart's take on current events, history, and more on AmazonX: @LarrySchwe94560Truth Social: @CyberneticsLSGettrLinkedInFacebook: @LarrySchweikart Learn more about Wild World of History, the premier site for the nation's top homeschool history curriculum based on the New York Times #1 bestseller, A Patriot's History of the United States, by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen. www.wildworldofhistory.com