The Hill Articles: March 12, 2026

March 12
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil amid Iran prices spike DHS identifies suspect in Michigan synagogue attack Hegseth announces task force to ensure US war colleges are ‘effective’ Talarico: Attack on Iran girls school ‘makes me sick to my stomach’ Trump admin sues California over vehicle emission, greenhouse gas rules TSA workers set to miss first paycheck with no end to shutdown in sight Iran government not at risk of collapse: US intel Focus shifts to outdated intel in strike on Iran school: Reports Trump nominates State official to replace Kari Lake at VOA parent agency White House considers loosening shipping rule in bid to lower fuel prices US military refueling aircraft crashes in Iraq, Centcom says Iran vows more attacks, continued Strait of Hormuz closure Schiff steps into AI guardrail fight Why naval escorts through Strait of Hormuz are so risky Fuel price hike hits Americans’ pocketbooks Why time is on Iran’s side as Trump faces pressure to end conflict 98-year-old federal judge suspended for mental fitness appeals to Supreme Court Zelensky prods White House over ‘big drone production deal’ to counter Iran Powell called these 13 lawmakers as DOJ opened criminal probe Republicans, Democrats warn Trump administration against pulling US troops from Kosovo The synthetic opioid 10x stronger than fentanyl and popping up across states Patel says Old Dominion shooting being investigated as ‘an act of terrorism’ Bessent says ‘international coalition’ could escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz Democrats rip Tuberville over ‘vicious, racist’ post linking Mamdani, 9/11 What to know about the SAVE America Act, Trump’s No. 1 legislative priority Gas price surge over Iran hits Americans already struggling with affordability Bloomberg endorses former aide in crowded New York House race Scott Kelly rips White House over ‘Undefeated’ Iran war video: ‘Some big f—ing joke’ Judge upholds GOP-friendly Missouri congressional map Iran’s New Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Vows To Keep Vital Oil Trade Route Closed Energy secretary says he’ll personally review X posts after military escort gaffe Food stamp recipients sue USDA over restrictions on candy, energy drinks Gillibrand says Hegseth should resign over Iran school strike What we know about the armed attack on Michigan synagogue Watch: Trump and Melania host Women’s History Month event Viagra drug found in ‘wellness’ supplement prompts nationwide recall New details emerge on Trump tariff refunds Eric, Don Jr. invest in military drone company amid Iran war  Watch: Amy Coney Barrett speaks at the Library of Congress Nancy Mace says she flew to Middle East to get stranded Americans home Live updates: Senate fails to advance DHS funding; Iranian leader vows Strait of Hormuz will stay closed Joe Rogan warns World War III is possible soon, urges restraint on Iran Democrats block bill to reopen Homeland Security amid 27-day shutdown Schiff stepping into fight over AI guardrails for military Paul defends Massie after latest Trump attacks General suggests US military responding ‘robustly’ to Russia’s role in Iran war Lawmaker who accused Trump of Kennedy Center snub missed invite in spam folder Anthropic requests emergency stay of supply chain risk designation in DC appeals case  GOP Senators To Trump: Cost Of Living MUST GO DOWN Or Elections Will Be DISASTER Man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen from Lebanon, DHS says The new SNAP retailer rule falls short — but we can still fix it ‘Failure of planning’: Panetta hits Trump administration over Iran fallout BREAKING: 2 Injured, Gunman Dead After Shooting At Virginia’s Old Dominion University Manchin rips Cornyn over filibuster shift: ‘Deeply disappointing’ WATCH: Iran Releases Dramatic Video Of Purported Attack On American Oil Tanker Warren questions Amazon on pricing, contracting for schools, local governments Rogan says Trump turning 80 this year is ‘spooky’ Global Entry and Precheck Restart, But TSA Staffing Crisis Still Means Hours-Long Lines Trump Praises Operation Epic Fury, FBI Warns California Of Iran Drone Threat Hegseth orders ‘ruthless, no-excuses’ review of military legal offices Operation Epic Fury runs on critical minerals and we’re getting them from our adversaries Trump orders 172M barrels released from strategic reserve: How much oil will remain? FBI joins New Mexico search for missing retired Air Force general White House defends oil price whiplash Congress must stop rewarding states for wasting taxpayers’ money  Costco sued by shopper in potential tariff class action case Leavitt pushes back against report of FBI warning of Iran threat to California Landmark housing bill overwhelmingly passes Senate, faces uncertain future in House California man, 25, dies after being bitten by rattlesnake while biking UN panel: Racist hate speech from Trump, other US leaders fueled human rights violations Newsom fires back at Trump over post calling dyslexia ‘mental disorder’ Gunman in Old Dominion University shooting served time for ISIS support, officials report The Safer Supervision Act follows Trump’s first step toward criminal justice reform Rising: March 12, 2026 Trump: Iran ‘welcome’ at World Cup despite concerns about player ‘safety’ Bolton: US should seek out defectors in Iran in regime change push Anti-war activists in Congress flex limited procedural muscles Pelosi backing Dorothy McAuliffe congressional bid in Virginia Fetterman on Iran’s new supreme leader: ‘They should kill him, too’ UN agency says up to 3.2 million displaced by Iran war Clyburn says he’ll seek an 18th term in South Carolina A legalization program even Republicans can support Retired general: Trump would be ‘smart’ to ‘declare victory’ in Iran and ‘go home’ UFC fighters to train FBI agents in Quantico Iran’s new leader issues first statement: Strait of Hormuz must remain closed until war ends Florida attorney general threatens Tampa mayor with removal over immigration policies 11-year-old faces 1st-degree murder charge in death of 5-year-old brother What is the economy telling us about the midterms? Wright expects US naval escorts through Strait of Hormuz this month Energy secretary: ‘You will see a surge of investment’ in Middle East after Iran regime ‘defanged’ White House launching unfair trade investigations, rebuilding tariff pressure Trump: ‘When oil prices go up, we make a lot of money’ Lebanon’s failure to disarm Hezbollah keeps doing greater damage The bright side of the 5th Circuit’s disturbing Ten Commandments decision Washington state lawmakers pass high-income earners tax Watch: Clyburn makes announcement in South Carolina Trump says Strait of Hormuz in ‘great shape’ after ships targeted 1 in 3 say they cut back elsewhere to pay for health care: Survey Despite all the economic doom and gloom, US small businesses are doing just fine  First, there was Fulton County: The day Trump came for the ballots Fetterman says he won’t vote for SAVE Act ‘in its current state’ Brent crude oil tops $100 on concerns over Iran attacks on shipping Iran tests US resolve — don’t expect it to back down any time soon Why unions love the ‘Billionaire Tax’ Trump must attack Iran’s center of gravity GOP mulls reconciliation push in hunt for midterm win Vance, Rubio jammed into high-stakes horse race for Trump’s favor Experts warn parents, educators to get ahead on Iran war conversations GOP senators warn Trump that shaky economy could spell election disaster Mullin departure creates ‘House whisperer’ vacancy for Senate GOP Hogg’s political group makes endorsements in Utah, New York House races  What to know about cychlorphine, the synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl Rahm Emanuel’s prescription for inflicting pain on Trump over Iran
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