The Hill Articles: March 9, 2026

March 9
Kaine: Trump calling Iran war an ‘excursion’ is ‘deeply disrespectful’ to service members Paul hopes for Mullin’s DHS confirmation hearing next week Trump says he’ll strike Iran ‘20 times harder’ than before if oil flow halted in Strait of Hormuz Public trust in NIH, FDA and CDC continues to fall  5 takeaways from Trump’s Iran presser at Doral Rubio designates Afghanistan as ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’ Trump tells Republicans the SAVE America Act will ‘guarantee the midterms’ Democrats vow to shut down Senate over Iran conflict Trump calls Iran war ‘excursion’ that will be done ‘very soon’  Gas Prices Spike 14% as Iran Conflict Shakes Global Energy Markets Trump, Pentagon give conflicting signals on end to Iran war Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’; new supreme leader says that won’t happen Travel Nightmare: TSA Shortages Trigger Hours-Long Airport Lines Trump’s Tariff Win? Judge Extends Refund Timeline As Thousands of Companies Sue Kristi Noem’s Firing, Markwayne Mullin’s Hiring Could Help Lead To DEAL For DHS FUNDING Trump Says Skyrocketing Oil Prices Are Just A ‘Very Small Price To Pay’ Trump’s denial on Iran school bombing cuts against mounting signs of US responsibility  Roughly 3 in 4 oppose sending US ground troops into Iran: Survey Democrats seek to impose political pain of Iran war on Trump Ogles defends anti-Muslim remark by slamming Dems for DHS shutdown UK lawmaker wants King Charles to cancel US visit over Iran war Live updates: Trump calls Iran operation an ‘excursion,’ touts ‘major strides’ Oil briefly reaches $119 per barrel Trump more popular than Harris, Newsom: Survey Sinema joins conservative DC news outlet as columnist Watch live: Trump addresses Republicans at retreat Hims & Hers to partner with Novo Nordisk and stop selling compounded GLP-1s Trio of Habba successors are unlawfully leading NJ US attorney’s office, judge rules Why Kharg Island is a strategic focus as Iran war escalates Group that defeated Trump’s tariffs at Supreme Court challenges latest round UK warship to set sail for Cyprus base in ‘next couple of days’ Watch live: Trump holds news conference amid Iran conflict, surging oil prices Jeffries slams GOP lawmaker for blanket attack on Muslims: ‘Malignant clown’ Democratic governor vetoes Charlie Kirk memorial license plates in Arizona Trump administration issues grand jury subpoena for Arizona voting records: GOP leader Course unveiled for DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix Trump: ‘Nowhere near’ US boots on ground in Iran GOP lawmaker makes formal switch to independent Oil surges amid Iran conflict — how high will gas prices go? Bondi says 2 charged over attack on New York protest at Gracie Mansion Graham presses Saudi Arabia to join US fight against Iran Conservative Annette Ziegler announces retirement from Wisconsin Supreme Court  Ohio State president resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources’ $7.25B settlement over Roundup weed killers: Who qualifies, and how much you could receive Media botches Gracie Mansion bomb story; Mamdani ignores Muslim terrorists!   CBS justice correspondent leaving network: ‘I look forward to some independence’ Stephen A. Smith to Hannity: ‘I don’t think I’m running either’ NPS announces return of Mount Rushmore July 4th fireworks The systematic destruction of American institutional trust, by the numbers Strategic bombing worked only once Oil prices surge past $100 a barrel; Stock market tumbles Putin offers Mojtaba Khamenei ‘unwavering support’ Democrats eye extending foreign bribery statute of limitations Trump job approval sinks in new poll Anthropic sues Trump administration over supply chain risk designation Live Nation settles antitrust case with DOJ Trump ‘not happy’ with new Iran supreme leader Career and technical education programs are igniting Main Street America Most disapprove of Trump handling of Iran: Survey Trump: US will give Iran women’s soccer team asylum if Australia won’t Greene rips Leavitt’s Iran remarks: ‘Doesn’t rule out a draft’ Trump’s attack on Iran widens the gap between him and the Catholic Church Trump: Oil tanker crews must ‘show some guts,’ sail through Straight of Hormuz Top OpenAI executive departs post over Pentagon deal Georgia teacher dies in toilet paper prank gone wrong, police say Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, selected to replace father as Iran leader? Not even Texas should want to execute this death row inmate Pentagon identifies US soldier killed in attack in Saudi Arabia Trump says ‘mutual’ decision with Israel will end Iran war Hegseth says he and Trump ‘reserve the right’ to send US troops to Iran 250 years later: No kings, mad or otherwise Graham urges Israel to rein in attacks on Iran fuel infrastructure American women don’t need Democrats to protect them from election integrity US military reviewing National Guard member’s death in Kuwait in health-related incident Stocks drop as oil prices top $100 per barrel; Trump defends costs of Iran strikes UFC unveils full card for White House event MAGA divides over Israel as Trump stirs Iran debate Energy secretary on rising gas prices: ‘This is not a months thing’ Republican NTSB member says he was fired; White House defends action Release the rest of the Epstein files — now  Oil prices soar past $100 per barrel Judge pushes back timeline for tariff refunds Trump’s energy policies are paying off The first midterm primaries show enthusiastic Democratic turnout  Is the president required to disclose military actions to the public? Travelers complain of long waits at airports amid DHS shutdown Schumer calls on Trump to tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve amid rising oil prices The endgame in Iran: No stopping until regime-change The Democrats have an authenticity deficit Trump’s voting bill ultimatum adds to pressure on Congress Iran’s World Cup status falls in doubt as war with U.S. widens  Noem’s ouster could pave way to reopen shuttered Homeland Security Department Buttigieg leans on military experience to criticize Trump’s ‘war of choice’ in Iran String of legal wins offers hope to college protesters RFK Jr. losing battle to boost trust in public health agencies
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