Heading into President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, Olivier offered some questions and answers about the annual address. https://www.usnews.com/news/u-s-news-decision-points/articles/2026-02-27/tariff-troubles-and-trumps-big-speech-the-week-in-review
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As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia’s Global Influence Erodes
The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/world/europe/russia-iran-putin.html
Oscars 2026 Winner Predictions: See Our Picks for Every Category
A lot is still uncertain, which is unusual for this stage in the game—but here’s who we think will come out on top in best picture, best actor, and every other Oscar category. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/oscar-winner-predictions-2026
Hegseth says U.S. “just getting started” in Iran war as conflict intensifies and spreads
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. is “accelerating, not decelerating” its war on Iran, with more assets heading to the region as the conflict ricochets from Turkey to Sri Lanka and Israel steps up strikes in Tehran and Lebanon. Hegseth said a U.S. torpedo sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/us-iran-war-israel-strikes-tehran-lebanon-day-5-al-udeid-targeted/
US stocks rise, Asian markets get rocked as Middle East conflict intensifies
Oil prices Wednesday paused their recent surge, supporting a rebound in European and US stocks, as investors hold hope for limited long-term disruptions to energy markets and monitor developments in the Middle East. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/04/investing/global-stocks-iran