{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftodays-news.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Ftodays-news-march-3-5-2026-_LVS7OuJ","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"TODAY'S NEWS, March 3-5, 2026","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/01f7d4b2-716c-43f9-8a03-c96056c76782/deacb5b7-4741-499d-a1a4-d9ffbfc7f5c5/wwoptodays_news_cover.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Escalating U.S. and Israeli operations against Ali Khamenei and Iran’s clerical leadership are framed as an attempt to destabilize the regime and encourage internal revolution without deploying ground troops, while Iranian retaliation has largely been intercepted as Western forces degrade Tehran’s military capacity and secure shipping routes in the Gulf. Meanwhile, U.S. domestic politics remains turbulent with early maneuvering for the 2028 presidential race involving figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ongoing investigations tied to Jeffrey Epstein, election developments across several states, and renewed scrutiny of large public spending programs such as New York’s Medicaid system. Economic stories highlight rising energy production, companies relocating from California, and continued volatility in global energy markets, while internationally the Iran conflict reshapes alliances, pressures oil flows, and prompts military responses across the Middle East. Additional developments include court disputes over school gender policies, crime and trafficking crackdowns, and cultural notes ranging from entertainment news to wildlife conservation efforts."}