The Hill Articles: March 8, 2026

March 8
Hegseth says ‘there will be more casualties’ in Iran operation Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio posts photo with Rubio at ‘Shield of the Americas’ summit Trump says rising oil prices ‘a very small price to pay’ for ‘safety and peace’ Centcom issues safety warning to Iranian civilians  Former Joint Chiefs chair on Iran conflict: ‘I worry about this getting drawn out’ Iran ‘capable enough’ to defend itself if US sends ground forces: Foreign minister Iran clerics choose Khamenei’s son as next supreme leader Jeffries declines to say whether he’ll block Pentagon funding: ‘We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it’ Democrats make political bet on DHS demands, despite GOP’s Iran warnings This week on The Hill: House Republicans head to Florida to sharpen agenda, message Kansas City airport terminal reopened after evacuation Seventh US service member dies in Iran conflict Senate Democrat says Congress should fund 4 agencies under DHS, continue ‘reform discussion’ for ICE and CBP ‘Let’s let the investigation play out’ on strike on Iranian girls’ school: Waltz 2 states approved permanent standard time. Others are hoping to do the same Device ignited at Gracie Mansion protest was explosive: NYPD Senate Democrat says Stephen Miller was ‘calling the shots’ at DHS under Noem Waltz says Trump ‘never going to take options off the table’ on ground forces in Iran ‘No change in policy’ regarding Russian oil sanctions amid Iran war: Energy secretary Kennedy says he doesn’t believe Trump will send troops to Iran The war on fraud is really a war on the poor Murphy calls strike on Iranian girls’ school ‘unforgivable’ Trump ‘has not made the case’ that Iran posed imminent threat: Warner As DOJ lawyers face complaints, agency seeks tighter grasp on state bar ethics probes Tillis says he’s ‘glad’ Noem is departing DHS Russia ‘helping’ Iran ‘in many different directions’ amid war: Araghchi Skinny farm bill offers chance to deal with farmworker childcare crisis Tillis calls on Miller to depart White House: ‘Out of his depth’  Wright downplays concerns over closure of key shipping lane’s impact on oil prices Tillis: Republicans have ‘lost the debate’ on immigration Jan. 6 plaque installed at US Capitol after 3-year delay Isaacman makes his mark by revamping the Artemis return to the moon Catalytic converter theft is back. Here’s who’s being targeted Trump says he won’t sign any bills into law until SAVE America Act passes Daylight saving time begins: Are we changing the clocks for the last time? They wouldn’t stand for Americans Explosion at US Embassy in Oslo causes minor damage: Police Will the Senate learn from its mistakes on Trump’s surgeon general nomination? Trump on Iran security chief’s retaliation threats: ‘I couldn’t care less’ Senate Republican says Trump’s Iran strikes could impact China, Russia Childhood obesity at a record high as MAHA presses for changes to kids’ diets Here’s who could run to replace Mullin after DHS nomination  Trump faces economic squeeze as Iran conflict escalates Talarico turns toward general as Texas GOP Senate primary heads to runoff 
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