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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 26.03.2026.
It displays 251 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.03.2026 ⇢ The Day Israel Killed Iran's Strait Commander
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Morning coverage focused on conflicting narratives about U.S.-Iran negotiations, with President Trump claiming Tehran was eager for a deal while Iranian officials dismissed his ceasefire plan. Midday reporting shifted decisively to Israel's targeted airstrike killing Iranian Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri, who was responsible for closing the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in the regional conflict. Afternoon coverage detailed the U.S. military's sustained offensive with 10,000 targets struck and preparations for a potential ground invasion, while Trump issued ultimatums for Iran to accept a peace deal. Evening reporting centered on Trump's second extension of the deadline for potential strikes on Iranian energy sites, announcing a 10-day pause until April 6 amid claims of productive negotiations.
26.03.2026
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The New York Times
The 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force.
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01:05
The New York Times
The companies harmed a young user with addictive design features, a jury found. The landmark decision could open social media platforms to more lawsuits.
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The Washington Post
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The president’s comments come after the White House addressed reports that Iran had rejected a U.S. proposal for ending the war.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a deal to end the Iran war is near, after Tehran dismissed his 15-point ceasefire plan and issued its own sweeping demands to stop fighting as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries.
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02:05
The Daily Beast
Hear Jeffrey Epstein on tape in 2009 lying and smearing his victims—and learn the even more twisted story behind the recording.
02:05
02:33
The Daily Beast
The president has made a bold claim about Iran.
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02:34⇢Tehran's Dismissal, Trump's Deal
⌨The newspapers report on conflicting narratives about U.S.-Iran negotiations, with multiple sources detailing Trump's claims that Iran is eager to make a deal while Iranian officials dismiss his ceasefire plan and launch attacks (NYTimes, washingtonexaminer, Epoch Times, apnews, dailybeast, washingtontimes, FoxNews, CNN, ABC News, Common Dreams, newsmax, Breitbart, theatlantic). This contrasts with coverage of domestic U.S. issues like the partial government shutdown's impact on airport security and CDC leadership, which has diminished in prominence (Boston Globe, NBCNews, NPR, usatoday).
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The Washington Post
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China is pushing for a negotiated solution to a crisis that threatens its economic and strategic interests across the Middle East.
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If you’re traveling, follow these digital security practices to keep federal authorities from getting into your phone.
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The US is sending thousands of elite troops to the Middle East- a key sign a ground assault may be imminent.
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Drivers facing the highest gas prices in years are lining up at Costco and Sam’s Club, downloading GasBuddy, tapping fuel rewards and using slip tanks.
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The Saudis and Emiratis fear any deal that leaves the region less stable, and they have indicated support for an escalated campaign to force concessions from Tehran.
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The war in the Middle East ramped up on Thursday as Israel launched a wave of strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, and Iran fired rounds of missiles at central Israel.
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The Trump admin wants to criminalize a key part of journalists doing their jobs — a broadside attack on a free press.
05:57
05:57
The New York Times
European politicians risk angering voters if they join the war. Yet they could also face domestic upheaval if they take no action to reopen shipping routes.
05:57
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Shirin Ali
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New York Post
The exclusive new photos provide the clearest and closest picture yet of the sheer level of destruction the plane sustained in the fatal crash.
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Drivers facing the highest gas prices in years are lining up at Costco and Sam’s Club, downloading GasBuddy, tapping fuel rewards and using slip tanks.
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“Iran’s retaliation has clearly created a more challenging situation than the US expected,” a former intel official told Newsweek.
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06:26⇢Tangsiri's Strait Strike
⌨The newspapers report on Israel's targeted airstrike against Iranian Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri, who is responsible for closing the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple sources detailing the attack as a significant escalation in the regional conflict (NYTimes, washingtonexaminer, FoxNews, NPR, Newsweek, ABC News, MSNBC, WashingtonPost, Common Dreams, Breitbart, newsmax, theatlantic). This contrasts with coverage of domestic U.S. issues like gas prices and press freedom, which have diminished in prominence (usatoday, intercept, slate).
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The Daily Beast
Despite his public posturing, the president is reportedly wary of a protracted conflict.
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The Epoch Times
The White House says talks are continuing, while Iranian state media says the regime has put forth its own conditions for a cease-fire.
06:33
06:38
The Daily Beast
The 79-year-old president is obsessing over the alliance even as he claims the U.S. “needs nothing” from them.
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Debris from an Iranian missile kills two people in the UAE and oil prices inch back up as the White House touts diplomacy but threatens to "unleash hell."
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Associated Press
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Trump warns Iran to make a deal on his terms "before it is too late," as Israel says it's killed the Iranian commander behind the Strait of Hormuz closure.
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Israel’s military targeted Alireza Tangsiri, who has played a pivotal role in shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, according to three Israeli officials.
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The Washington Post
07:19
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The Atlantic
The Trump administration seems to be putting MAHA on notice.
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07:21
The New York Times
Israel’s defense minister said that Alireza Tangsiri, a key player in Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, was dead. Iran has not commented on his condition.
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Associated Press
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In her first interview since her mother’s disappearance, the “TODAY” co-anchor recounts her family’s panic and fears, and their hope for answers.
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Trump warns Iran to make a deal on his terms "before it is too late," as Israel says it's killed the Iranian commander behind the Strait of Hormuz closure.
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07:40⇢Tangsiri's Hormuz Death
⌨The newspapers report on Israel's airstrike killing Iranian Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri, who was responsible for the Strait of Hormuz blockade, with multiple sources detailing this as a key escalation in the regional conflict (NYTimes, apnews, CNN, FoxNews, CBS, ABC News, Epoch Times, washingtonexaminer). This contrasts with coverage of Trump's renewed threats and domestic U.S. political issues, which have diminished in prominence (dailybeast, motherjones, dailywire, theblaze, Boston Globe, NBCNews, theatlantic).
07:50
Follow the Post’s live updates for the latest news on Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom and the investigation to find Nancy Guthrie.
07:50
07:52
New York Post
The NBC star broke down about her guilt as she gave her first interview Thursday since her 84-year-old mom vanished nearly two months ago.
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07:57
New York Post
The NBC star broke down about her guilt as she gave her first interview Thursday since her 84-year-old mom vanished nearly two months ago.
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07:57
The Washington Post
President Trump on Thursday said Iranian negotiators “better get serious” about making a deal to end the war, saying they risk grave consequences otherwise.
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The New Forever War in Iran Keeps the Dog Wagging
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The NBC star broke down about her guilt as she gave her first interview Thursday since her 84-year-old mom vanished nearly two months ago.
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The Washington Post
Juries in California and New Mexico have ordered social media companies to pay hundreds of millions of dollars for harming children with addictive algorithms in two unprecedented verdicts this week.
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Israel said an airstrike killed a key player in Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned Iran to consider his peace proposal “before it is too late.”
08:28
08:28
The Federalist
America cannot successfully move past the Russia collusion hoax until its founders and lawbreaking participants receive the legal reckoning they deserve.
08:28
09:00
Dissection: Iran is reviewing the a 15-point ceasefire plan put forward by the U.S. Newsweek slices through it point by point.
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The Washington Post
09:04
09:17
France’s local elections again showed Emmanuel Macron’s weakness. With both the Socialists and France Insoumise making gains, neither party will likely recognize the other as the Left’s standard-bearer for the 2027 presidential election.
09:17
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The Washington Post
A shift would highlight the growing trade-offs required for the U.S. to sustain its war with Iran as the conflict depletes the military’s critical munitions.
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TSA agents across the country are engaged in guerrilla organizing: an illegal, partial wildcat strike in protest of the government shutdown that has left them working for weeks on end without pay.
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09:54⇢Ukraine Aid Diverted to Iran's War
⌨The newspapers report on the U.S. considering diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East as the conflict with Iran depletes munitions, with multiple sources detailing this potential shift in resources (WashingtonPost, NYTimes, Newsweek, Vox, Reason, dailywire, Common Dreams). This contrasts with coverage of Trump's claims about Iranian negotiations and domestic U.S. issues, which have diminished in prominence (washingtonexaminer, theblaze, MSNBC, FoxNews, NYPost, washingtontimes, federalist, jacobin).
09:55
“The Iranian negotiators are very different and ‘strange,'” the president posted on Truth Social.
09:55
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States are rolling out plans for their share of a $50 billion fund established by Congress to improve rural health care. In some states, the money may provoke rural hospitals to cut services.
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Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command — CENTCOM — said in an operational update that American forces remain "on plan or ahead of plan" in efforts to end Iran's ability to project power beyond its borders. The update came on the heels of additional waves of attacks and reported efforts to negotiate a ceasefire with a defiant Tehran.
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Trump said Tehran is privately pushing for a deal while publicly denying talks, warning Iranian negotiators to engage seriously or face escalation.
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Women athletes will have to undergo a one-time gene test in order to compete at Olympics, beginning with 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles
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The Washington Post
Sanctuary cities create “staging areas” for illegal immigrant criminals and their violence spills over into neighboring jurisdictions that do try to cooperate with federal authorities, the House Oversight and Reform Committee said in a new report Thursday.
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10:30
A new AP-NORC poll shows that while President Donald Trump maintains deep support among Republicans, he risks frustrating his supporters if the U.S. gets involved in a prolonged war.
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The Daily Beast
The Justice Department admitted it misled a federal court for over a year about memo it used to justify courthouse immigration arrests.
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Thursday that the country’s military had eliminated Admiral Alireza Tangsiri of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), identifying him as the top official blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
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Dissection: Iran is reviewing the a 15-point ceasefire plan put forward by the U.S. Newsweek slices through it point by point.
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The Washington Post
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The Daily Beast
Staffers are growing increasingly dismayed with his utter cluelessness, insiders have claimed.
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11:07⇢The Ten Thousand Strikes
⌨The newspapers report on the U.S. military's sustained offensive against Iran, with multiple sources detailing the Pentagon's announcement of 10,000 targets struck and preparations for a potential ground invasion (Newsmax, Common Dreams, NYPost, FoxNews, Breitbart). This contrasts with coverage of Trump's diplomatic warnings to Iran and domestic political issues, which have diminished in prominence (NYTimes, Epoch Times, washingtonexaminer, apnews, dailybeast).
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The Pentagon is preparing potential 'final blow' military options against Iran, including precision invasions of strategic islands and possible ground operations as President Donald Trump weighs how to end the conflict quickly. Discussions include seizing or blockading key Iranian positions such as Kharg Island and islands near the Strait of Hormuz, including Larak and Abu Musa.
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The New York Times
Israel said an airstrike killed a key player in Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned Iran to consider his peace proposal “before it is too late.”
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New York Post
Prosecutor James Gubitose pointed the empty firearm of North Andover Police Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons toward the front of the courtroom and pressed the trigger.
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Perspective: Donald Trump’s clash echoes an earlier crisis, but reversed. Here’s the history—and what it means for US power.
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Los Angeles Times
Rebecca Onion
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The Daily Beast
Trump’s absence came as CPAC speakers urged the MAGA faithful to stay united ahead of the midterm elections.
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President Trump warned Iran to make a deal on his terms "before it is too late."
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Initial jobless claims continue to hover around historically low levels.
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Iranian leaders have vowed no negotiations are underway. The president says the country’s leaders are afraid to admit they want to make peace.
12:41
12:47⇢Pentagon's Final Blow
⌨The newspapers report on escalating U.S. military preparations against Iran, with multiple sources detailing Pentagon plans for a potential 'final blow' including precision invasions of strategic islands and ground operations (Newsmax, Common Dreams, NYTimes, CBS, ABC News, FoxNews, usatoday, CNN, washingtonexaminer, apnews, WashingtonPost, Breitbart). This contrasts with coverage of Trump's diplomatic warnings and domestic political issues, which have diminished in prominence (dailybeast, theblaze, Newsweek, dailywire, slate, NYPost, Epoch Times).
12:54
The New York Times
President Trump warned Tehran to consider his peace proposal “before it is too late.” Israel said it killed a key player in Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
12:54
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New York Post
The masked, hooded ring-leader called on Hamas and Hezbollah “resistance forces” and “popular forces” – then called for the Iranian regime to remain in power so it could continue supporting the terror groups.
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The Washington Post
The U.S. faces hurdles in conducting “battle damage assessments” of its strikes against key targets in Iran, raising questions about whether the Islamic republic’s military infrastructure has been destroyed permanently or if Tehran retains the capacity to rebuild it after the current conflict ends.
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The Daily Beast
The president rambled at his Cabinet meeting about his favorite writing tool.
13:16
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The Trump administration is pouring billions of dollars into thousands of new detention beds, when cheaper enforcement alternatives might be just as effective.
13:19
13:20
New York Post
The masked, hooded ring-leader called on Hamas and Hezbollah “resistance forces” and “popular forces” – then called for the Iranian regime to remain in power so it could continue supporting the terror groups.
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Breitbart News
Breitbart News hosts a policy event discussing the current and emerging threats presented by China and the Chinese Communist Party on Thursday, March 26.
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The Daily Beast
The president is reportedly “annoyed” with the vice president’s lack of enthusiasm for war with Iran.
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The Washington Post
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President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Iran to make a deal to end U.S. and Israeli bombing or face more strikes on their country. "They now have the chance, that is Iran, to permanently abandon their nuclear ambitions and to join a new path forward," Trump said during a Cabinet meeting at the White House. "We'll see if they want to do it. If they don't, we're their worst nightmare. In the meantime, we'll just keep blowing them away."
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The Senate is holding a test vote on advancing a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. Follow live updates.
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The Epoch Times
The special presidential envoy declined to specify the peace terms the Trump administration has offered Tehran.
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Iranian leaders have vowed no negotiations are underway. The president says the country’s leaders are afraid to admit they want to make peace.
13:57
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The Boston Globe
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America's Deeply Unserious Federal Government Is Becoming a Real Problem
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14:03⇢Trump's Deal-or-Strike Ultimatum
⌨The newspapers report on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with multiple sources detailing Trump's ultimatum for Iran to accept a peace deal or face continued strikes (Newsmax, usatoday, ABC News, CNN, NYTimes, Epoch Times, washingtontimes, dailybeast, apnews). This contrasts with coverage of domestic political divisions and assessments of military effectiveness, which have diminished in prominence (FoxNews, washingtonexaminer, Common Dreams, NPR, CBS, reason, Breitbart, dailycaller).
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The Epoch Times
The president teased the announcement during a Cabinet meeting with administration officials.
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The Daily Beast
A top Republican defense hawk has warned the White House it may soon face “consequences” for its secrecy on the war.
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The Daily Beast
The president revealed what the “present” from Iran was after White House staff was left baffled.
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A Massachusetts judge rendered a verdict in the case against off-duty cop Kelsey Fitzsimmons, who is accused of pulling a gun on a fellow officer.
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Iranian leaders have vowed no negotiations are underway. The president says the country’s leaders are afraid to admit they want to make peace.
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It may not be possible to TACO out of this one.
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The Washington Post
The plan is reminiscent of efforts by the White House to fund favored agencies during last fall’s government shutdown.
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Breitbart News
Donald Trump is the first modern president bold enough to call China our enemy, Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) told Breitbart News.
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Associated Press
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15:47
Democrats say they are considering Republicans' "last and final" offer to end the DHS shutdown. Follow live updates.
15:47
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The president says ICE agents are being stationed at airports to help reduce long wait times. Here's a look at what they're authorized to do.
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16:09
The tech-heavy stock index is now down more than 10% off its October peak.
16:09
16:10⇢Iran's Gift of Ten Tankers
⌨The newspapers report on conflicting narratives about U.S.-Iran negotiations, with multiple sources detailing Trump's claims that Iran is seeking a deal and has offered symbolic gestures like oil shipments (apnews, dailybeast, usatoday, newsmax, ABC News, vox, NYTimes, CNN). This contrasts with coverage of domestic issues like the DHS shutdown and TSA disruptions, which have diminished in prominence (CBS, WashingtonPost, huffpost, NPR, dailywire, jacobin).
16:16
The Washington Post
Democrats are crying foul over suspicious trades and bets around notable actions by President Trump, including social media posts that changed the contour of the Iran war and financial markets.
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We can get distracted sometimes. Here’s how to make your loved ones feel truly heard.
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The New York Times
Steve Witkoff, a diplomatic envoy, announced an agreement that could raze a Pakistan-owned Manhattan hotel. Now the country is involved in peace talks with Iran.
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The president says ICE agents are being stationed at airports to help reduce long wait times. Here's a look at what they're authorized to do.
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Iranian leaders have vowed no negotiations are underway. The president says the country’s leaders are afraid to admit they want to make peace.
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‘Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well,’ Trump wrote on Truth Social.
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The Washington Post
The plan is reminiscent of efforts by the White House to fund favored agencies during last fall’s government shutdown.
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The Daily Beast
The president continued to showcase his disdain for justices who don’t do his bidding.
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17:29⇢Trump's Ten-Day Reprieve
⌨The newspapers report on President Trump's second extension of the deadline for potential strikes on Iranian energy sites, with multiple sources detailing his announcement of a 10-day pause until April 6 amid claims of productive negotiations (huffpost, NYTimes, washingtonexaminer, Epoch Times, apnews, ABC News, usatoday, FoxNews, CNN, newsmax). This contrasts with coverage of the stock market's worst single-day drop since the war began, which has diminished in prominence (NYTimes, apnews, huffpost).
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The Washington Post
Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran last weekend, saying he would “obliterate” the country’s power plants, beginning with the largest, if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He issued a five-day timeline on Monday, saying negotiations to end the war had begun.
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The president said he'll agree to an Iranian government request to delay attacks on power plants by 10 days.
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President Donald Trump has expressed concern about being impeached again if Democrats take control of the House. Have they voted to impeach in 2026?
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“As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding, “Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well.”
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How Will Congress Fund a $300 Billion War With Iran?
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Breitbart News
Breitbart News hosted a policy event Thursday examining threats posed by China and the Chinese Communist Party, including discussion of intellectual property theft and cases involving U.S. universities and research institutions.
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Los Angeles Times
Ian Prasad Philbrick
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The Washington Post
Countries around the Persian Gulf are scrambling to mediate an end to the Iran war.
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Senate Republicans gave their “last and final” offer on a compromise to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown on Thursday, but a test vote showed Democrats were not ready to accept the deal.
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President Donald Trump has expressed concern about being impeached again if Democrats take control of the House. Have they voted to impeach in 2027?
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The Daily Beast
The president is putting his John Hancock on one of the most visible American fixtures.
18:58
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Democrats say they are considering Republicans' "last and final" offer to end the DHS shutdown. Follow live updates.
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New York Post
“Because the Democrats have recklessly created a true National Crisis, I am using my authorities under the Law to protect our Great Country, as I always will do!”
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19:13⇢Trump's Ten-Day Truce
⌨The newspapers report on President Trump's 10-day pause of promised strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure until April 6, with multiple sources detailing his announcement citing ongoing negotiations and Iranian government requests (WashingtonPost, NBCNews, newsmax, Breitbart, washingtonexaminer, Epoch Times, CNN, ABC News, apnews, huffpost, NYTimes). This contrasts with coverage of domestic political issues like the DHS shutdown and TSA pay disputes, which have diminished in prominence (CBS, washingtontimes, NYPost, jacobin).
19:20
President Trump says he will sign an executive order ensuring TSA agents will be paid amid the chaos that has ensued during a partial shutdown.
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The Washington Post
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The Epoch Times
Transportation Security Administration agents have not been paid since the Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown in mid-February.
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The Washington Post
The president said his order would instruct the secretary of Homeland Security to immediately pay the agents. The legal basis for the move — which would sidestep Congress as travelers face record delays — was unclear.
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Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse on Thursday, hardening their positions over ceasefire talks and setting the stage for more potential escalation in the Mideast war as thousands more U.S. troops neared the region.
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The Epoch Times
Transportation Security Administration agents have not been paid since the Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown in mid-February.
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Democrats say they are considering Republicans' "last and final" offer to end the DHS shutdown. Follow live updates.
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President Trump said he'll hold off on striking Iran's power plants until April 6, postponing a deadline for Iran to let ships transit safely through the Strait of Hormuz.
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“As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding, “Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well.”
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Iran and the U.S. were grasping for momentum in ceasefire talks, but signs of an impasse seemed to sett the stage for more potential escalation in the Mideast war.
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The president's latest attack on Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett comes eight days after Chief Justice said such personal hostility has 'got to stop.'
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21:35⇢Trump's TSA Pay Bypass
⌨The newspapers report on President Trump's executive order to pay TSA workers during the DHS shutdown, with multiple sources detailing his announcement to bypass Congress and address airport disruptions (ABC News, CBS, CNN, FoxNews, MSNBC, NPR, USA Today, Washington Post, Washington Examiner, Epoch Times, NY Post, Common Dreams). This contrasts with coverage of the Iran standoff and Trump's criticism of Supreme Court justices, which have diminished in prominence (NYTimes, newsmax, USA Today, dailywire).
21:41
Breitbart News
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) compared President Ronald Reagan’s characterization of the Soviet Union to the reality of modern-day China, telling Breitbart News that the country is an “evil empire” and calling President Xi Jinping a “Marxist.”
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Sources told the news organization the potential deployment would build on a growing U.S. military presence in the region, aimed at giving President Trump what one described as “a full range of options” as tensions with Tehran persist.
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The Daily Beast
The president made his directive to the new Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin.
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The president's announcement comes as the Senate has repeatedly failed to advance a House-passed bill that would fund DHS for a full year.
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The Daily Beast
“The people around him know you cannot give him written material,” the president’s biographer says.
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The order briefly stops the government from labeling tech company Anthropic a "supply chain risk," calling that "classic First Amendment retaliation."
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The Washington Post
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The New York Times
The S&P 500 tumbled 1.7 percent and oil prices continued to rise as investors fretted about when the war would end.
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The New York Times
A jumble of emissaries — a friend, a family member, a dove and a hawk — on the Iran crisis reflects President Trump’s improvisational approach.
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