Politics: 5 stories from this week
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On Politics
March 14, 2026

Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you.

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Benoit Tessier/Reuters

How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War

In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.

By Mark Mazzetti, Tyler Pager and Edward Wong

Joe Rogan, in a dark suit and tie.

Pool photo by Saul Loeb

Joe Rogan Says Trump’s Supporters Feel ‘Betrayed’ by Iran War

The influential podcast host described the conflict as a sharp reversal from the policies the president had campaigned on.

By Tim Balk

Several reddish buildings on a hilltop.

Caine Delacy for The New York Times

Trump Administration Readies Plans to Dismantle Renowned Science Lab

Proposals include transferring a supercomputer to the University of Wyoming and shifting a space weather lab to a private company.

By Eric Niiler

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Vantor, via Reuters

The Oil Tankers Trump Seized Are Costing the U.S. Millions of Dollars

Although President Trump said seizing tankers would be a financial boon, the cost of maintaining just one aging ship has already reached $47 million.

By Luke Broadwater and Nicholas Nehamas

The Pentagon, seen from above.

Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon

A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering “unmatched access” to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovereigns.

By Ana Swanson

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