Intel report warns large-scale war ‘unlikely’ to oust Iran’s regime | politics
TLDRA classified U.S. intelligence report suggests that even a large-scale military campaign by the United States would likely not result in the ousting of Iran's entrenched military and clerical establishment. The report, completed just before the U.S.-Israel initiated a war on Iran, outlines scenarios where Iran's institutions would respond to the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by following protocols designed to preserve continuity of power. The intelligence community's assessment raises doubts about President Trump's plan to 'clean out' Iran's leadership and install a ruler of his choosing.
Source:Washington Post
March 08, 2026 04:00 UTC
Wars Have Consequences – Outside the Beltway
Steven L. Taylor · · 19 commentsSource: The White HouseWho could have known that starting a major military operation in the Persian Gulf could lead to broader global economic consequences? Well, NBC News reports: U.S. crude oil sees largest weekly price jump on record. On Friday alone, U.S. crude oil spiked more than 12% to more than $91 per barrel, its highest price since late 2022. This has direct consequences at the pump:Gee, I wonder what happened right before that March 2 spike? More from CNBC: Oil surges 35% this week for biggest gain in futures trading history dating back to 1983.
Source:Washington Post
March 08, 2026 02:17 UTC
Gas prices are climbing fast as Trump’s Iran conflict continues
That would likely mean U.S. gas prices shooting up to their peaks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when they hit $5 per gallon on average. “I don’t wake up too many mornings and get the chills when I look at the morning oil price numbers,” De Haan added. “There was this thinking that if oil prices start to soar that Trump would back down in Iran. All could become costlier to produce as the Iran conflict continues, ultimately raising prices for other businesses and consumers. “The timeline for an extremely large oil price move is very short,” the firm wrote.
Source:Washington Post
March 08, 2026 01:01 UTC
Lakers know they have something to prove against the Knicks on Sunday
The Lakers (38-25) are comfortably in sixth place in the West, but only 4-12 against teams that are .600 or better. Now with five of their next six games against teams that are .600 or better — starting with Sunday's 12:30 p.m. contest against the New York Knicks — the Lakers get a chance to prove their potential to make a playoff run. "But I know even some of the close games we've lost just recently, I know we've done some really good things. But unlike many of their other losses to playoff-contending teams, the Lakers answered Denver's run. The Lakers figured it out Friday behind a dazzling 44-point performance from Doncic, who leads the NBA with 10 40-point games this season.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 08, 2026 00:57 UTC
Eyewitness describes witnessing drone strike at Dubai Airport
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Source:CNN
March 07, 2026 23:30 UTC
Rams sign Kam Curl to 3-year deal; Darious Williams retires amid changes to secondary
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Source:Los Angeles Times
March 07, 2026 22:55 UTC
Some States Forge Ahead on Voting Restrictions as Federal Bill Stalls
›While a federal bill seeking strict voting requirements sought by former President Trump has stalled in the Senate, some Republican-led states are pressing ahead with their own measures that could require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. In Michigan, supporters of voter citizenship documentation submitted 750,000 petition signatures to get a constitutional amendment on the November ballot. Meanwhile, state-level bills passed in South Dakota and Utah would create a two-tier voting system, where people who provide citizenship documentation could vote in all elections, while those who don't could only vote in federal elections. The players President Donald Trump The former president who has long pushed for strict voting requirements, including proof of citizenship, despite a lack of evidence of widespread non-citizen voting. Paul Jacob Chairman of Americans for Citizen Voting, the group backing the Michigan ballot initiative to require proof of citizenship to vote.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 07, 2026 22:50 UTC
As Trump voter ID bill stalls in Senate, some states making moves
Federal law already prohibits noncitizens from voting in U.S. elections, with violators subject to fines, imprisonment and potential deportation. The federal Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE America Act, would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. AdvertisementThe federal bill also would require a photo identification to cast a ballot, which some states already mandate. Those who don’t could vote only in federal elections for president, U.S. Senate and U.S. House. Arizona implemented its system after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2013 that the state could not require citizenship documentation for federal elections.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 07, 2026 22:22 UTC
Intense Santa Ana winds pound Southern California
Intense Santa Ana winds buffeted Southern California on Saturday, with officials warning of damaging gusts and the potential of “small fire activity” through the weekend. The gusty conditions are expected to continue across Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Saturday with moderate to strong Santa Ana winds persisting through Sunday, the National Weather Service’s area forecast said Saturday. The strongest winds will affect the San Gabriel and Santa Susana mountains, with “damaging gusts” reaching 60 to 70 mph. California Santa Ana winds, ‘big warm-up’ ahead for Southern California Another round of gusty, dry Santa Ana winds will bring more warm weather across Southern California this weekend, with widespread highs expected to reach into the 80s. Gusty winds will be a concern in some areas.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 07, 2026 22:22 UTC
Opponents of VA Redistricting Amendment Send Out Mailer/Text Falsely (and Offensively!) Claiming That Fighting Trump’s Assault on Our Democracy Is “Just Like Jim Crow”
Yet this mailer/text falsely – with photos of 1960s African-American Civil Rights protesters/marchers – falsely claiming that “Richmond politicians are trying to take our districts away.” Can you get any more inflammatory, not to mention dishonest and offensive, than that? Also, backing this amendment are Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA03), Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA04), and MANY other African Americans. So basically, what this mailer/text is arguing is that leading U.S and Virginia African-Americans are backing an amendment that will “take [African-American] districts away,” “silence” African-Americans’ voices, dishonor African-Americans’ ancestors, etc??? Also consider that the campaign against this amendment is OVERWHELMINGLY being pushed by white Republicans, who apparently now are claiming to speak for African-Americans. Anyway, the bottom line is that this effort is dishonest, offensive, and if there’s any justice in the world will backfire BIG TIME.
Source:Wall Street Journal
March 07, 2026 22:14 UTC
The Final Frontier
Regarding the “AI Revolution”, we are already seeing numerous data processing jobs and cerebral based roles (for example software engineering) be replaced by AI. Agentic AI specifically will continue to evolve in a way more and more human capital is relegated unnecessary and inefficient. Regarding existence, we are seeing things like neuralink attempting to tie our brains in to the internet, and presumably AI. Now we have a company using human neurons, a petri brain, to power AI. The pitch is that it’s cheaper to use organic human brain matter to power AI than data centers.
Source:Washington Post
March 07, 2026 21:11 UTC
James Carville Shares NSFW Reaction To Claims He Has 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
LOADING ERROR LOADINGJames Carville on Friday trashed President Donald Trump in an expletive-laden rant and addressed claims that he suffers from “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” which isn’t an actual medical diagnosis — but is frequently used by MAGA voters as an insult. I got Trump Derangement Syndrome — I hate the motherfucker,” said Carville in a video for Politicon.“And you know what? AdvertisementHe continued, “God rain the righteous rain of Trump Derangement Syndrome on me. Rebecca Blackwell/Associated PressAdvertisement“He’s invading people with no authorization, he’s got the most incompetent fucking buffoons [in his cabinet],” said Carville. Pray for James’ friends.”He added, “Pray for people who are paying more for gas for some idiotic fucking war that he never even told us why we’re there.
Source:Huffington Post
March 07, 2026 20:38 UTC
Daylight saving time returns, despite perennial politicking to stop the switch
Generally speaking, the twice-a-year daylight saving time clock changes are unpopular. In 2018, California voters passed Proposition 7, allowing the state to adopt permanent daylight saving time if federal law permits. AdvertisementMany lawmakers support permanent daylight saving time because it gives people later sunsets. In 1942, Congress made daylight saving time permanent year-round to conserve fuel during World War II. In 1945, that measure was repealed, and states were allowed to choose how they would observe daylight saving and standard time.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 07, 2026 20:31 UTC