A frontpage overview of the news from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times for March 14.

In March 2026, the United States is embroiled in a deadly war with Iran, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a global energy crisis that exceeds the 1973 oil shock. While the Pentagon deploys thousands of additional Marines to the Middle East, the domestic front is marked by record-breaking extreme weather and heightened security for the Academy Awards. Politically, the Trump administration faces a legal setback as a judge blocked subpoenas against the Fed Chair, viewing the investigation as a tool for harassment. Simultaneously, the White House has restricted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s influence over health policy due to the unpopularity of his vaccine stance. Amidst these tensions, the U.S. has entered secret negotiations with Cuba to address severe bilateral differences.