New York Times

1. U.S. Gas Prices Jump Again as Oil Tops $90 for First Time in Years

   The price of a gallon of gasoline jumped again on Friday, hitting its highest level in a year and a half. Surging oil prices, now above $90 a barrel, suggest that the increases will continue.

2. With Iran, Trump Takes the U.S. to War Without the Public’s Support

   In opening a military campaign against Iran, President Trump is the first president in modern times to take the United States to war without the backing of the public.

3. Stocks Drop as Weak Jobs Report Adds to Uncertain Outlook

   Stock movements this week had already been choppy as investors weighed the inflationary impact of the conflict in the Middle East. The jobs report complicated matters.

4. Weak Jobs Data Underscores Fed’s Dilemma as War Stokes Inflation Risk

   The Federal Reserve is still widely expected to hold interest rates steady when its officials next meet on March 17-18.

5. Democrats Blame Trump For Jobs Report as Republicans Play Defense

   The weaker-than-expected numbers quickly became a source of tension between the two parties ahead of the midterm elections.