The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, U.S. officials said, as thousands of American soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East for what could become a dangerous new phase of the war should President Donald Trump choose to escalate.
By Dan Lamothe
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This summary is AI-generated. AI can make mistakes and this summary is not a replacement for reading the comments.- Invoking faith in wartime, Pete Hegseth breaks norms and worries criticsMichelle BoorsteinMarch 29, 2026
- He took Pelosi’s lectern on Jan. 6. Now he’s running for office.Patrick MarleyMarch 29, 2026
- Iran’s missile infrastructure severely strained after weeks of strikesJarrett LeyMarch 29, 2026
- The right’s embrace of Adam Carolla cost him friends and gigs — but not his edgeGeoff EdgersMarch 29, 2026
- Trump’s first surgeon general tries to stop nominee from becoming his secondDan DiamondMarch 29, 2026
- Before an elevator door severed her arm, tenants complained about safetyJoe HeimMarch 29, 2026
By Dan Lamothe
- Michelle BoorsteinInvoking faith in wartime, Pete Hegseth breaks norms and worries criticsToday at 5:00 a.m. EDT
- Patrick MarleyHe took Pelosi’s lectern on Jan. 6. Now he’s running for office.Today at 6:00 a.m. EDT
- Dan DiamondTrump’s first surgeon general tries to stop nominee from becoming his secondToday at 5:00 a.m. EDT
- Jarrett LeyIran’s missile infrastructure severely strained after weeks of strikesToday at 6:00 a.m. EDT
- Mariana AlfaroandDaniel WuICE agents may remain at airports even after TSA agents get paidToday at 12:47 p.m. EDT
- 1Michelle BoorsteinInvoking faith in wartime, Pete Hegseth breaks norms and worries critics
- 2Patrick MarleyHe took Pelosi’s lectern on Jan. 6. Now he’s running for office.
- 3Jarrett LeyIran’s missile infrastructure severely strained after weeks of strikes
- 4Geoff EdgersThe right’s embrace of Adam Carolla cost him friends and gigs — but not his edge
- 5Dan DiamondTrump’s first surgeon general tries to stop nominee from becoming his second
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