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Trump’s War Lacks Endgame; Presidents Often Pay Politically

Demonstrators outside City Hall in Los Angeles on March 2 protest against the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly . The war in Iran continues with no clear end in sight. President Trump has declared

Why Trump’s attacks on Iran’s Kharg Island matter

Iranian tanker docking at the platform of the oil facility in the Kharg Island, on the shore of the Persian Gulf. The island is responsible for 90% of Iran's oil exports, making it a lifeline for its economy. Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. has

New Deduction for Auto Loan Interest in 2025

Vehicles fill the parking lot at a Honda dealership in San Marcos, Texas. About 60% of the Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. last year were assembled in the United States, according to Honda, which means they could be eligible for a new tax provision allowing buyers to deduct the interest paid on their auto

Private Credit Could Trigger Big Trouble on Wall Street

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York on March 18, 2026. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images/AFP The risky lending business known as "private credit" is causing some very public problems for banks and

Is the Iran War Increasing Terror Threats in the U.S.?

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats on March 18. A closed session immediately followed the hearing. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images During the Senate Select Committee's annual worldwide threat assessment hearing on Wednesday, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard described

Kick your tiredness with these 7 natural energy boosters

Feeling like a wilted flower most days? Perk up with these natural energy boosters. Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR hide caption toggle caption Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR Feeling like a wilted flower most days? Perk up with these natural energy boosters. Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR About a decade ago, Dr. Amy Shah was

US East Asian allies face legal quandary over Hormuz duty

US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi; South Korea may face a similar predicament. South Korea and Japan are facing uncomfortable questions about their mutual defensive obligations as the United States seeks support from its allies in the war on Iran, now nearly three

Iran retaliates after Israel kills two top Iranian officials

A worker at a market for fuel oil and automotive fuel on March 17, 2026 in Erbil, Iraq. Recent drone attacks in the region have forced some oil refineries here to cease operation, while others continue. Sedat Suna/Getty Images Europe hide caption toggle caption Sedat Suna/Getty Images Europe Iran launched new missile attacks on Israel
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