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Iran's president apologizes for strikes on neighbors as missiles and drones continue to hit the region, raising concerns about military control and potential escalation.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

Policy & Law

Federal Appeals Court Upholds TPS for Haitians Amid Legal Battle

Federal appeals court upholds TPS for Haitians, blocking Trump administration's attempt to end the program.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

Asia Pacific

Pakistani Man Convicted in Iran-Linked Assassination Plot Targeting U.S. Politicians

A Pakistani businessman was convicted of planning an assassination plot linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

Conflicts & Security

U.S.-Ecuador Joint Operation Targets Narcoterrorist Groups in Western Hemisphere

U.S. and Ecuadorian forces conduct joint strikes against narcoterrorist groups, escalating regional security efforts.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

US Politics

Pakistani National Convicted in US Over Iran-Linked Plot to Kill Donald Trump

A Pakistani national was convicted in the U.S. for participating in an alleged Iran-linked plot to kill former President Donald Trump.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

Europe

Finland’s Stubb Warns Iran War Economic Impact Could Surpass Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Finland's President Alexander Stubb warns that the economic fallout from the Iran conflict could surpass that of the Russia-Ukraine war.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

US Politics

Iranian President Rejects Trump’s Call for ‘Unconditional Surrender’ Amid Escalating Tensions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejects U.S. demands for 'unconditional surrender' amid escalating tensions with Israel and the U.S.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Pope Names Veteran Vatican Diplomat as Ambassador to U.S. to Manage Relations with Trump

Pope Leo XIV names veteran Vatican diplomat Gabriele Caccia as new U.S. ambassador to manage relations with Trump amid tensions over migration and foreign policy.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Intel Report Warns Large-Scale War Unlikely to Oust Iran’s Regime

A classified report warns that even a large-scale war may not oust Iran's regime.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

US Politics

Trump’s ‘Operation Epstein Distraction’ Videos Targeting Young Men Spark Debate

Trump's 'Operation Epstein Distraction' campaign has sparked debate over its intent and legality as it targets young men with propaganda videos.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

Leaders

Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping: Foreign Cartel Theories and Unconfirmed Links to Kayla Day

Nancy Guthrie's disappearance has sparked theories linking it to a foreign cartel, but no evidence supports these claims.

WH News Mar 7, 2026

US Politics

Trump’s Iran War Hype Videos Target Niche Audience with Glitzy Propaganda

White House uses aggressive hype videos to target young rightwing men as tensions with Iran escalate.

WH News Mar 7, 2026

US Politics

Trump Cannot End Protections for 350,000 Haitians, U.S. Appeals Court Rules

A U.S. appeals court blocked the Trump administration from ending protections for over 350,000 Haitians in the U.S., citing risks of violence in Haiti.

WH News Mar 7, 2026

US Politics

Trump to Attend Dignified Transfer of Six U.S. Soldiers Killed in Middle East

President Trump will attend the dignified transfer of six U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East, joining grieving families at Dover Air Force Base.

WH News Mar 7, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Trump Biographer Claims Jared Kushner Directs Iran Policy, Not Military or Cabinet

Trump's biographer claims Jared Kushner is the only person guiding the president's Iran policy, raising concerns about the lack of a clear strategy.

WH News Mar 7, 2026