Diagne is originally from Senegal, according to multiple people briefed on the investigation. One of the people told the AP that Diagne came to the U.S. in 2006 and was a naturalized U.S. citizen...
Monday, March 2, 2026
‘War of choice’: Trump says Iran was preparing attack but has provided no evidence - POLITICO
Trump, in an eight-minute video on Truth Social after the first wave of attacks, said Iran had continued to develop long-range missiles that could threaten Europe and U.S. troops — although American intelligence agencies have assessed Tehran won't acquire those weapons for years...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/01/trump-iran-preparing-attack-no-evidence-00806447
Trump’s patience runs out: Inside the final days before the strike on Iran - POLITICO
In the talks Iran wanted to talk specifics about sanctions relief and nuclear compromises, but Washington sent only Kushner and Witkoff – not any experts, confusing the Iranian delegation about how to move forward, according to one person familiar with the diplomacy.
The Americans did not see the need for any experts to discuss zero uranium enrichment, a second person said...
Sen. Mark Warner says he saw 'no intelligence' of imminent threat from Iran - POLITICO
"There was no imminent threat to the United States," he told host Dana Bash on CNN. "So the decision to put our service members in harm's way and bases around the region in harm's way was entirely based upon the president's decision, not an imminent threat to America."…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/01/mark-warner-threat-iran-00806233
Moscow gloats over potential oil price spike from Iran war – POLITICO
In addition to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump has taken control of Venezuela's oil. This mean major importers such as India and China could have to look to Russia to provide even more crude supplies, helping Moscow's coffers as it enters its fifth year of war with Ukraine.
"For our budget [the attack on Iran] is a big plus," prominent Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov told his viewers.
"If Trump strikes Iranian oil fields, then, as unfortunate as it sounds, we [Russia] would become one of the few remaining [oil] producing countries."
"So we are gaining a trump card in this complex game," he concluded…
https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-oil-price-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz/
Ari Berman on Trump’s Plans to Steal the Midterms (Al Franken podcast on YouTube)
We're joined by our friend and National Voting Rights Correspondent for Mother Jones, Ari Berman! Ari is here to break down the alarming ways the Trump administration is laying the groundwork to cheat and interfere in the 2026 midterms and what is standing in their way.
The seizure of ballots from Fulton County, GA is a remarkable escalation of Trump's war against democracy. What could he, Tulsi Gabbard, and the rest of his goons be up to?
We also do a deep dive on the SAVE America Act and all the ways it would disenfranchise voters. But Ari suggests that it might not have the intended outcome that Trump and the Republicans are hoping for.
Plus, we get analysis of all of the redistricting happening around the country and how some of Trump's demands could backfire.
The seizure of ballots from Fulton County, GA is a remarkable escalation of Trump's war against democracy. What could he, Tulsi Gabbard, and the rest of his goons be up to?
We also do a deep dive on the SAVE America Act and all the ways it would disenfranchise voters. But Ari suggests that it might not have the intended outcome that Trump and the Republicans are hoping for.
Plus, we get analysis of all of the redistricting happening around the country and how some of Trump's demands could backfire.
Interview:
Best Work Day Ever (feat. Virginia Burger) (Andrew McCabe and Allison Gill; Unjustified podcast)
Senator Mark Kelly wins a preliminary injunction that will stop the Defense Department’s disciplinary process in its tracks.
Judge Aileen Cannon decides to hide Jack Smith’s report on the MAL investigation from the public permanently.
The list of Department of Justice failures in court continues to grow.
Kash Patel has the best work day at the Olympics ever.
Virginia Burger joins Andy to break down the situation around Senator Mark Kelly.
Interview:
Judge Aileen Cannon decides to hide Jack Smith’s report on the MAL investigation from the public permanently.
The list of Department of Justice failures in court continues to grow.
Kash Patel has the best work day at the Olympics ever.
Virginia Burger joins Andy to break down the situation around Senator Mark Kelly.
Interview:
Joe Biden warns that Donald Trump will try to ‘steal’ midterm elections
In a rare public address, former president said US is experiencing 'dark days' and urged Americans to vote…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/28/joe-biden-donald-trump-midterm-elections
Protesters rally across US after strikes on Iran that killed Khamenei
Crowds gather in DC, New York and beyond to denounce Trump's Iran strikes as an illegal act of war…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/28/khamenei-killing-protests-us
Death toll from school bombing reportedly rises to almost 150
The Nobel peace prize laureate and girls' education advocate Malala Yousafzai said in a statement: "They were girls who went to school to learn, with hopes and dreams for their future. Today, their lives were brutally cut short.
"Justice and accountability must follow. All states and parties must uphold their obligations under international law to protect civilians and safeguard schools."…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/01/iran-school-bombing-death-toll-us-israel-strikes
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