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Mar 12, 2026 • 10min
The $11 Billion Cost for One Week of War, and a New ‘Millionaires’ Tax’
A report on the staggering $11.3 billion cost of the first days of the Iran conflict. Coverage of spiking oil prices and global strategic reserve moves. A look at Washington state passing a new 10 percent tax on millionaires. A local clinic turns to Botox to bridge funding gaps. A famed chef steps down amid allegations of past abuse.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 10min
Iranians Feel the War Is ‘Closing In,’ and Bondi Is Said to Move Because of Threats
Coverage of U.S. misreads of Iran and how that reshaped strikes, markets and policy debates. Firsthand accounts of Tehran residents living under fear as infrastructure and security tighten. A report on a former official relocating to military housing amid threats. Investigation into how credit history can hike home insurance. A look at rising classroom screen time with iPads used in kindergarten.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 10min
Trump Zigzags on When War Will End, and Investigators Search Epstein’s Ranch in New Mexico
Conflicting statements about how long the war might last and the market reactions to that uncertainty. Pentagon briefings on Iran’s remaining missile and drone capabilities. Israeli operations extending into Lebanon and the resulting civilian displacement. A plotted ISIS-inspired bombing in New York and related federal charges. New Mexico investigators searching Epstein’s remote Zorro Ranch. A startup’s controversial plan to launch space mirrors.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 11min
Iran’s Next Supreme Leader, and the New Lucrative Pardon Industry for Rich Offenders
Kenneth P. Vogel, investigative reporter who covers money and politics, outlines a growing pardon-clemency industry for wealthy defendants and the networks that connect them to power. He walks through striking individual cases and the lobbying playbook. Short, sharp scenes explore how influence and paid intermediaries shape who gets clemency.
70 snips
Mar 6, 2026 • 16min
Kristi Noem’s Firing, and the Boom of American Billionaires
Intense reporting on Israeli strikes around Beirut and fears of a wider ground assault. A detailed look at an apparent precision strike that hit a girls’ school during nearby naval attacks. Coverage of Kristi Noem’s dismissal, congressional scrutiny, and a controversial new federal role. An analysis of the recent boom in U.S. billionaires and how vast wealth is reshaping politics and markets.
55 snips
Mar 5, 2026 • 10min
Hegseth Says War Will Go On ‘Until We Decide,’ and a Tariff Refund Update
Coverage of widening military clashes tied to Iran, including strikes far beyond the Middle East and risks to NATO. Reporting on low-cost drone attacks and the expensive defenses used against them. U.S. involvement in Ecuador to combat violent drug gangs. Court moves toward issuing large tariff refunds. A cautionary note about relying on A.I. to file taxes.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 10min
Trump’s ‘Worst Case’ Scenario in Iran, and the Most Expensive Primary in U.S. History
Anton Troianovski, New York Times reporter on global affairs, gives a compact read on U.S. policy toward Iran and Middle East shifts. He discusses questions about Iran’s succession and leadership, Washington’s reluctance to own post-strike outcomes, and the political fallout as Congress debates limits on strikes. Other segments touch on high-spending Senate races and daylight saving time changes.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 9min
Iran’s Escalating Retaliation, and Takeaways From the Clintons’ Epstein Testimony
U.S. military buildup and rising clashes with Iran dominate the conversation. Discussion of political debates over presidential war powers and congressional limits. Coverage of released depositions involving the Clintons and their responses to questioning. Reports on Veterans Affairs cutting medical roles and banks stepping in to stop scams targeting seniors.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 11min
Trump Says More U.S. Casualties Are ‘Likely’ in War With Iran, and Oil Prices Jump After Attack
Coverage of escalating U.S.-Iran strikes and the prospect of more American casualties. Discussion of regional attacks, shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz, and rising oil prices. Report on an FBI probe into a downtown Texas bar shooting. Look at a major antitrust trial targeting Live Nation. Examination of strange A.I.-generated videos circulating on kids’ YouTube feeds.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 15min
The Clintons’ Epstein Testimony, and the Pentagon’s New Laser Strike
A tense closed-door deposition involving a high-profile political figure and allegations tied to a notorious financier. A college arrest sparks high-level intervention and immigration fallout. The Pentagon tests a laser weapon that downs a drone and triggers airspace closures. A major tech company cites A.I. as the reason for sweeping layoffs. Media merger drama reshuffles the studio bidding landscape.
