The NewsWorthy Mideast Conflict Widens, Clintons' Testimony Videos & Freedom Plane Takes Off - Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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Mar 3, 2026 Coverage of widening U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran and the economic and travel fallout that followed. Newly released footage shows congressional questioning of the Clintons about Epstein-related matters. Previews of key primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas. A tour transporting rare founding documents, a major Supreme Court privacy ruling in schools, and the start of a big DOJ antitrust trial involving Live Nation.
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Conflict Escalation After Strikes On Iran
- U.S. and Israeli forces escalated direct strikes on Iran after days of fighting and high-level Iranian leadership was killed.
- The attacks shut major facilities, killed hundreds, prompted U.S. troop and jet deployments, and raised risks across the Gulf and nearby countries.
Energy Market Shock From Gulf Hostilities
- The Iran strikes immediately disrupted global energy and transport systems, creating acute supply shocks.
- Qatar Energy halted LNG production and Strait of Hormuz shipping was suspended, sending European gas prices up roughly 40 percent.
Clintons' Testimony Released In Epstein Probe
- More than nine hours of video from the Epstein investigation showed Bill and Hillary Clinton repeatedly denying close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Hillary became visibly frustrated over repeated questions about visiting Epstein properties while Bill described initial contact through Larry Summers.