Live Updates: Iran war brings new attacks on commercial ships, Dubai airport, as Tehran warns banks are next

  1m ago UAE says it is intercepting new “missile and drone attacks” from Iran The United Arab Emirates said it was deflecting a new round of missiles and drones launched by Iran on Wednesday morning. “The UAE’s air defenses are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks originating from Iran,” the country’s Ministry of … Read more

Former Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good blasts Trump’s endorsement record: ‘Trump IS the problem’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In a scathing rebuke of President Donald Trump’s endorsement track record, former Rep. Bob Good suggested that the president’s picks would be better used to know which candidates not to support in election contests. “Truth…face it…Trump IS the problem…not his advisors (that he picks because they say … Read more

Latino Texans helped fuel a surge in Democratic primary turnout, as GOP aims to hold onto gains

Latino voters helped propel record turnout in last week’s Texas primaries — with most voting in the Democratic contest — a trend Democrats are watching closely as they try to reclaim ground with the group and pull off an upset win in the red-leaning state’s Senate contest. Over 4.4 million ballots were cast in last … Read more

Key inflation report expected to show prices eased in the month before the Iran war

The Consumer Price Index for February will be reported at 8:30 a.m. ET Wednesday and is expected to show that prices rose only slightly right before the Iran war sent energy costs skyrocketing. Analysts and economists surveyed expect inflation overall to have risen 0.3% from January. Year over year, inflation is expected to remain tracking … Read more

Hegseth fuels debate with brash rhetoric on Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sparking controversy – inside and outside the military – with public comments on the war with Iran that are heavy on taunts and talk of retribution, a stark departure from the way his predecessors have communicated during wartime. In briefing reporters on the progress of military operations, Mr. Hegseth has … Read more

6 of 7 Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia stay but rest of team leaves

Gold Coast, Australia — The Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia minus seven of its members who were granted asylum, after tearful protests of their departure at Sydney Airport and frantic final efforts inside the terminal by Australian officials who sought to ensure the women understood they were being offered asylum. As the team’s flight time … Read more

Leaving Congress: Why are so many representatives, senators saying goodbye?

Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines stunned lawmakers when, minutes before the March 4 filing deadline, he announced he would not seek reelection. Days later, California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa, who has served in Congress for more than two decades, also said he would not run again, in a district that was recently redrawn. Their announcements … Read more

“I was fighting to survive”: Patients still struggle with preauthorization despite promise of reform

Sheldon Ekirch is used to being disappointed by her health insurance company. That’s why Ekirch, 31, of Henrico, Virginia, was stunned when she learned Anthem would finally have to pay for life-changing medical treatment. For two years, she had battled the company to cover blood plasma infusions called intravenous immunoglobulin, or IVIG. The treatment has … Read more

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Mega Millions

The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 16-21-30-35-65, Mega Ball: 7, Megaplier: The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 16-21-30-35-65, Mega Ball: 7 (sixteen, twenty-one, thirty, thirty-five, sixty-five, Mega Ball: seven Estimated jackpot: $533 million For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | … Read more

Why some airport security screeners will continue to get paid during the government shutdown

Long security lines snaked into baggage claim areas and parking garages at some U.S. airports this weekend, a possible indicator of more widespread travel problems as the latest government shutdown drags on. That kind of disruption, while not yet widespread, is not a concern that typically surfaces at San Francisco International Airport, the largest of … Read more