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Trump Wants to Keep Iran Guessing, But “Keeps the American People Guessing Too and the Press” with Mixed Messages Mar 13, 2026

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Howard Kurtz is joined by Fox News contributor & OutKick columnist Mary Katharine Ham to discuss the tactical victories and shifting timelines of the military strikes in Iran, the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and the media's focus on Gavin Newsom’s telegenic image versus his governing record.

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Trump Could Abruptly Declare the War Over As Iran Runs Short on Ammunition Mar 12, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the increasing casualties in the ongoing US–Israel conflict, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accountant Richard Kahn telling House investigators Epstein’s estate settled with a woman who accused President Trump, and a report that DHS pick Markwayne Mullin’s former employee, a convicted felon, allegedly stored weapons at his family plumbing business.

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No Consequences, Including from the Speaker, for GOP Congressman Who Demands U.S. Expel All Muslims Mar 11, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on Pam Bondi relocating to Washington-area military base amid threats tied to cartel crackdown and Epstein case, CNN’s removing a report seen as sympathizing with teens accused of attempted bombing at anti-Muslim protest near Gracie Mansion, and the Trump Administration’s requests for Jewish student’s names at Penn, for antisemitism probe.

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Huh? Trump Says Iran War is ‘Very Much Complete, Pretty Much,’ But Later Threatens Destruction 20 Times Harder Over Oil Mar 10, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the ongoing conflict between the US/Israel and Iran, two men being charged with attempting to support ISIS after an IED attack in NYC, and Anthropic suing the Pentagon over its “supply chain risk” designation.

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Trump’s War Hits Home As Markets Tank, Oil Prices Soar and Attacks on Iran Intensify Mar 09, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the ongoing conflict between the US/Israel and Iran,the firing of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, and a federal judge's ruling against Kari Lake’s appointment as head of the US Agency for Global Media.

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Kristi Noem’s Firing Was Sealed, After Disastrous Tenure, When She Personally Lied About Donald Trump Mar 06, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the firing of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, Republican Congressman Tony Gonzalez dropping his re-election bid after admitting to affair with a young staffer, and President Trump pushing for the Israeli government to grant a pardon to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over corruption charges.

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House Panel Subpoenas Pam Bondi to Testify as Renegade Republicans Revolt on the Epstein Files Mar 05, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on The House Oversight Committee subpoenaing Pam Bondi for a closed-door deposition related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, the Texas primary election results, and an interview with JD Vance discussing the economy, immigration, and his relationship with former NYC Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan.

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Trump’s Iran Message Muddled As He Ties Killing of Ayatollah to Plots Against His Own Life Mar 04, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s decision to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, and Hillary Clinton’s angry reaction after Lauren Boebert leaked a photo during her deposition related to the Epstein files.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Former ICE Official Says Training Was Slashed for New Recruits, Which Helps Explain Their Excessive Tactics Mar 03, 2026

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This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on February 24th, 2026… Howie Kurtz on the U.S. men's hockey team’s Olympic gold win over Canada & FBI Director Kash Patel being invited to celebrate with them, new allegations from a former ICE instructor that the agency cut training standards for new officers, and violence breaking out across Mexico after the killing of a major cartel leader.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump Backs Off Military Action Against Iran Despite Thousands of Protesters Killed by the Ayatollah’s Regime Mar 02, 2026

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This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on January 15th, 2026… Howie Kurtz on a federal officer shooting a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel, the Trump administration’s decision to halt immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, and growing concerns over the editorial independence of the U.S. military newspaper Stars and Stripes.

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