The Week of March 8, 2026 by CoenM

As the US and Israel continued to strike, Iran shut down what WATERWAY, through which roughly 20 percent of the world's oil travels? Donald Trump said the US would try to escort tankers though here, but asked for help from other countries.

A federal judge quashed the subpoenas issued against what FED CHAIR, noting the "mountain of evidence" that they were issued to pressure the chair to lower interest rates or resign?

The FBI issued a warning for what US STATE that Iran may seek to attack targets in that state with drones launched from ships off of its coast? The White House downplayed the threat, saying the warning was based on "unverified intelligence."

As oil prices continued to rise due to the attacks on Iran and those by Iran against other Gulf states, the US temporarily lifted sanctions against oil from what COUNTRY? This went along with a 30 day lift of sanctions that prevented Indian refineries from processing the country's oil.

The ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security hit airports, as workers in what AGENCY missed their first full paycheck? The time to clear airport security ballooned as worked called out sick or cut back to work other, paying jobs.

The US Department of Justice reached a settlement with what TICKETING GIANT, ending its antitrust lawsuit against it? Several states are still pursuing a lawsuit, but will likely be unable to separate the company from partner Ticketmaster.

Two transgender residents of what US STATE sued the state over a law that invalidates drivers licenses issued with the holder's current gender identity? The law, which passed other restrictions on transgender residents, passed over the veto of governor Laura Kelly.

The US Food and Drug Administration approved a new use for leucovorin, but not for the treatment of symptoms of what SPECTRUM DISORDER? The Trump Administration had touted the drug as a treatment, without proof that it actually works.

What CARIBBEAN COUNTRY extended its state of emergency by three months, allowing police to arrest and search without warrants? The two-island republic approved the move the day after the 35th anniversary of a failed Islamist coup that killed 24.

Your HallR Memorial Mini-Theme of the Week: Life in Wartime. Six US servicemembers died when their KC-135 tanker plane crashed in what COUNTRY? The US embassy in this country was also hit by a missile, with no fatalities.

The war also appeared to spur violence in the US, notably with an attack on a synagogue in Michigan and a shotting at what VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, which killed one student before students subdued the shooter, who took his own life.

What CHAMBER OF THE UK PARLIAMENT approved a bill that would remove hereditary peers from its membership? Life peers will continue to serve in this unelected body.