The 7 What Americans think of Iran strikes; midterm primaries; muscles and longevity; and more
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Mar 3, 2026 Coverage of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and shifting public opinion about those strikes. Updates on Clinton-related depositions and their political ripple effects. Preview of midterm primary contests in several states and what they could mean for Congress. A look at Supreme Court action on school trans policies and cuts to ICE training. New research linking muscle strength in older women to longer life.
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War Could Last Weeks Or Much Longer
- U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have escalated into a sustained conflict with expected continued casualties.
- President Donald Trump projected a 4–5 week campaign but said the U.S. has capability to go far longer, signaling open-ended planning.
Public Opinion Leans Against Continued Strikes
- A Washington Post flash poll found more Americans oppose the airstrikes on Iran than support them, 52% to 39%.
- Opponents showed stronger intensity and nearly twice as many people want the strikes to stop rather than continue.
Clintons Testify About Epstein Files
- Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton gave depositions to a House committee about Jeffrey Epstein, with Bill distancing himself and explaining hot tub photos.
- Bill said the photos were from a trip to Brunei and that he stopped associating with Epstein before 2008.