The Durak Report March 03, Anno Domini 2026

1. Recent News

1.2. Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say

Did anyone claim Iran would attack first? The claim is that they will have the ability to if we don't stop them first.

1.4. Virginia Democratic lawmakers vote themselves a 278% pay raise

That sounds crazy, but it's only bringing it to 50k/yr that seems fine.

1.6. More than 550 CDL training schools shuttered

They investigated, they closed.

1.7. Live updates: Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but he’s prepared ‘to go far longer’

Israel attacked by Iran ally Hezbollah. Israel responds by attacking suburbs of Beirut.

1.8. Trump, Rubio seek a deal with Havana: Has the US-Cuba saga reached its finale?

After wasting time for the entire article, the Hill claims that "according to news reports" we will be ending the embargo if we can get American businesses in the country. Rubio dealing directly with the Castro family.

1.9. Lebanon bans Hezbollah’s military activities

I know it's a weird situation in Lebanon, but woah…

2. Extra words nobody asked for

2.1. Virginia Democratic lawmakers vote themselves a 278% pay raise

This is a perfect example of where you really need to get the percentage AND the real number to make a judgment.

Voting themselves a 300% pay raise sounds corrupt until you realize they only get 18k/yr.

50k/yr means they can focus entirely on their elected job rather than also having to work full time.

3. Salutations

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Date: 2026-03-03 Tue 00:00

Created: 2026-03-03 Tue 14:50

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