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Closure of the Strait of Hormuz would disrupt oil plus sulfur (for sulfuric acid used in copper, batteries and data centers), LNG to Taiwan affecting TSMC and power, and nitrogen fertilizer feedstocks—jeopardizing global semiconductors, electricity and food supplies.

The California Supreme Court refused Tory Lanez’s petition, ending state appeals and leaving his 2022 conviction and 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in place.

Recent polls show Republican voters largely back Donald Trump’s handling of tensions with Iran, strengthening his standing in GOP contests as voters prioritize security and foreign policy.

Gulf states face rapid depletion of expensive interceptor missiles as Iran fires large numbers of missiles and Shahed attack drones. Shortages could force selective defenses and reliance on US/Israeli strikes.

After the UK allowed US use of Akrotiri/Dhekelia for defensive ops, a Shahed drone struck RAF Akrotiri early March 2 causing limited damage and no casualties; incident tied to Iran retaliation and prompting political and public reactions in Britain and Cyprus.

After US-Israel strikes, Iran fired drones and missiles across the Gulf hitting sites in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and US positions in Iraq, struck an oil tanker off Oman and declared the Strait of Hormuz

On Feb 28, 2026, the US and Israel carried out strikes on Iran during nuclear talks, hitting Tehran. Iran's Supreme Leader was reported killed. US called the attacks defensive; several casualties, including 3 US troops.

At the Feb. 24, 2026 State of the Union, President Trump used his longtime 'Pocahontas' nickname for Sen. Elizabeth Warren while discussing the economy; video, audience reaction, and social media trended afterward.

At the Feb. 24 State of the Union, President Trump criticized past border policy, touted deportations, proposed the SAVE Act requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote, and drew boos; post-speech fact-checks disputed several scale claims.