Daily News Collage - March 2, 2026

Date and Timestamp

• News date: 2026-03-02
• Timestamp shown in image: 03/02/2026 11:59 PM

Selected Stories

1. U.S. and Israeli forces continue the bombing campaign against Iran ("Operation Epic Fury").
   • Source: https://www.britannica.com
2. Four U.S. service members killed in action, bringing the total conflict deaths to six.
   • Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_the_United_States
3. Iranian-backed militia strikes target Kuwait (U.S. embassy compound) and a Saudi oil refinery.
   • Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_the_United_States
4. Three U.S. warplanes shot down in friendly fire incident by Kuwaiti air defenses (pilots bailed out).
   • Source: https://www.foxnews.com
5. Oil prices surge 9% to $73 per barrel, and stock futures drop over 1% due to shipping halts.
   • Source: https://www.drydenwire.com
6. Bipartisan War Powers resolutions debate continues in Congress to limit President's operations.
   • Source: https://www.drydenwire.com

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