Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’
Oil prices on course for record monthly rise amid risk of further escalation and mixed messaging from US
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WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday expressed "concerns" over Israeli police blocking Jerusalem's Catholic leader from accessing Christianity's holiest site on Palm Sunday.
· Agence France-Presse
Legisladores de EEUU visitan Taiwán previo a la visita de Trump a China
En esta foto, publicada por la Oficina Presidencial de Taiwán, el presidente de Taiwán, William Lai Ching-te, saluda a legisladores estadounidenses de visita, entre ellos la senadora Jeanne Shaheen, segunda a la izquierda, y Jacky Rosen, a la izquierda, en Taipéi, Taiwán, lunes 30 de marzo de 2026. (Oficina Presiden…
· Simina Mistreanu
Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Kharg Island if Iran refuses deal to end war
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GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman blasts Mamdani ‘death tax’ proposal
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman and the statewide GOP ticket blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s push to dramatically increase the inheritance tax that would hit the middle class — and proposed a plan Monday to stop it.
· Carl Campanile
The Guardian view on Trump’s Iran war: escalation without end | Editorial
Without diplomacy or restraint, the economic shock will deepen and US soldiers may become embroiled in a quagmire
· Editorial
New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge’s order blocking its press access policy
The newspaper claims Pentagon officials have implemented a revised press policy that circumvents the judge’s March 20 ruling
· Associated Press
‘Get them out of casinos’: Bannon wants Netanyahu’s son and Gulf royals on Iran front lines
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son and Arab Gulf royals should be kicked out of the West and put on the front lines of an Iran invasion before the US sends its own troops, Steve Bannon, US President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, said.
· Middleeasteye
Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports
MINNEAPOLIS — The Trump administration sued Minnesota and its school athletics governing body on Monday, carrying out a threat to punish the state for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.
· Agence France-Presse
Dow jumps 200 points, Brent crude oil sees wild swings as it heads for record monthly surge
US stocks jumped Monday afternoon and oil prices went on a wild ride as President Trump signaled a possible end to the war in Iran – even as the vital Strait of Hormuz remained closed and Tehran attacked Israel’s largest oil refinery.
· Taylor Herzlich
ICE announces death of another Mexican detainee in US immigration custody
Another detainee has died at an immigration facility in the United States, authorities have announced, raising concerns about the growing death toll of immigrants in government custody amid President Donald Trump’s crackdown.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Most TSA agents received two missed paychecks on Monday — thanks to Trump stepping in
“Most” Transportation Security Administration employees got at least two periods of backpay as of Monday that they had missed due to the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said in a statement.
· Josh Christenson
DOJ sues Minnesota for allowing transgender atheletes to compete in girls’ sports
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice sued Minnesota on Monday for discriminating against female athletes by letting biological males compete against them and enter their bathrooms and locker rooms.
· Josh Christenson
‘What’s going on?’: US judge calls aspects of new Pentagon press policy ‘weird’
Judge seems skeptical of Pentagon’s restrictive protocol but did not rule on forcing compliance on an earlier order
· Jeremy Barr
New York Times acusa al Pentágono de ignorar orden judicial sobre acceso a prensa
Una vista del Pentágono en Washington, el 26 de enero del 2020. (AP foto/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
· Michael Kunzelman
Paychecks and passengers at US airports start moving
WASHINGTON — Congestion at US airports is expected to ease this week after President Donald Trump ordered security officers be paid despite a partial government shutdown.
· Agence France-Presse
Tiger Woods refused driver before DUI crash as Vanessa Trump issues ultimatum
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Never mind leading the free world, if Donald Trump were your ageing father, when would you take away his car keys?
Presidential decisions can mean life or death for millions around the world, that’s why constitutional safeguards exist. But do they work in practice?
· Gabyhinsliff
Justice Department targets Minnesota in transgender athletes lawsuit
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· Steve Karnowski
New York Times says Pentagon flouting judge's order on access
The Pentagon and the surrounding area is seen in this aerial view in Washington, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
· Michael Kunzelman
Leaked audio reveals Michigan Dem urged silence on Khamenei’s death because of ‘sad’ voters
WASHINGTON — Shocking leaked audio showed a lefty Democratic hopeful for Michigan Senate telling campaign staffers he wanted to avoid taking a position on the death of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei because many voters were distraught over it.
· Ryan King
EEUU reabre embajada en Venezuela meses después de operación militar que extrajo a presidente Maduro
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· Matthew Lee
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all desalination plants in Iran
United States President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to “blow up” a range of civilian infrastructure in Iran, including all of the country’s desalination plants, in a move that would threaten the water source for millions of people and that experts say would be illegal.
· Ali Harb
Cuba to receive a sanctioned Russian tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of oil
One of two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid organized by activists with an international organization that departed from Mexico arrives in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
· Andrea Rodr Guez
Cuba se apresta recibir a un petrolero ruso, la primera entrega de combustible de este año
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· Andrea Rodr Guez
Bam Aquino wants petroleum products under gov’t price control
MANILA, Philippines -- Sen. Bam Aquino filed Senate Bill (SB) 2011 to classify gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products as basic necessities, placing them under the government’s price control function.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Mark Sanford launches another run for Congress
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford speaks during a news conference in front of the Statehouse, Nov. 12, 2019, in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
· Meg Kinnard
Trump recua e autoriza Cuba a receber petróleo da Rússia
Cuba assistiu à chegada nesta segunda-feira (30/3) de um navio russo transportando 730 mil barris de petróleo bruto – o primeiro em quase três meses, desde que a suspensão das importações de petróleo venezuelano por decisão do governo americano deixou a ilha comunista à beira do colapso.
· Deutsche Welle
Airport waits easing slightly as TSA paychecks are on the way
A traveler moves in view of an air traffic control tower at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
· Josh Funk
Letting Russian tanker through, Trump declares ‘Cuba is finished’
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· Jake Johnson
Trump tells The Post his response to Iranian regime coming ‘shortly’ after Tehran attacks Israel’s biggest oil refinery
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Monday put Iran and the speaker of the Islamic Republic’s parliament on notice after Tehran attacked Israel’s biggest oil refinery and told The Post his response is coming “shortly.”
· Caitlin Doornbos, Emily Goodin
Trump considers high-risk raid to seize 1,000 pounds of Iranian uranium inside country
President Trump is considering a military operation to send US soldiers inside Iran to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran, officials said.
· Ronny Reyes
Trump rips ‘dumb’ Supreme Justices ahead of critical birthright citizenship oral arguments
President Trump tore into the Supreme Court and the “dumb judges and justices” making up the US federal court system on Monday, as a case involving his executive order banning so-called “birthright citizenship” is scheduled for oral arguments Wednesday.
· Josh Christenson
Trump threatens to destroy Iran oil island despite price surge
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump pushed concerns about surging world prices aside Monday and threatened to destroy Iran's oil wells, power plants and main export terminal if Tehran does not quickly accept a peace deal.
· Agence France-Presse
Distancing himself from Trump and a badly waged war in Iran might be the smartest move Albanese can make
The US president thumbs his nose at concerns about the most serious energy crisis in global history. But Australia, like other countries, is paying a high price
· Tom Mcilroy
Corte Suprema de EEUU debate caso de ciudadanía por nacimiento
La sede de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos, en Washington, el 24 de febrero del 2026. (AP foto/Matt Rourke)
· Mark Sherman
Trump gives details about ‘secret ‘massive’ military complex being built under White House ballroom
WASHINGTON — President Trump confirmed Sunday that a “massive” military complex is being built under his vaunted White House ballroom, providing new details on the secret project that was exposed in a recent lawsuit.
· Ryan King
US lawmakers visit Taiwan, voice support for stalled defense budget
From left, US Sen. Jacky Rosen, Vice Mister of Taiwan National Defense Ministry Hsu Szu-chien, US Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Secretary-General of the Taiwan National Security Council Joseph Wu, Sen. John Curtis, and US Sen. Thom Tillis, first from right, smile as they visiting the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science …
· Simina Mistreanu
Get Liz Warren’s social-engineering idiocy out of the bipartisan housing bill
House lawmakers are reportedly balking at one provision in the bipartisan Senate housing bill — and they’re completely right: Penalizing “build to rent” projects would only shrink the new-homes market.
· Post Editorial Board
Amnesty International warns Fifa World Cup risks becoming ‘stage for repression’
Human rights group says US is facing an ‘emergency’
· Agence France-Presse
Trump threatens to wipe out critical Iranian island if deal isn't reached 'shortly'
US President Donald Trump has threatened widespread destruction of Iran's energy resources and other vital infrastructure if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached soon.In a social media post on Monday, Trump said "great progress is being made" in talks with Iran to end military operations.But he bristled …
· Associated Press
Trump threatens Iran with more destruction, claims peace deal is near
The US has been in “serious” discussions with a “new and more reasonable” Iranian government, President Donald Trump has claimed. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he also threatened to obliterate Iran’s critical energy infrastructure if no deal is “shortly reached.”
· RT
Trump issues new threat to Iran's civilian infrastructure if a ceasefire isn't reached 'shortly'
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached “shortly.” On the ground, the conflict showed no sign of letting up: Tehran struck a key water and electr…
· AP
US senators visit Taiwan to push defence spending as arms deadlines loom
The trip signals Washington’s frustration with budget impasse, but analysts say real power over Taiwan policy rests with the White House
· Lawrence Chung
Inside Vanessa Trump’s dynamic with ‘intense’ boyfriend Tiger Woods as athlete is charged with another DUI
Vanessa Trump has been revealed to have an “intense” relationship with Tiger Woods after he was arrested for DUI again.
· Tamantha Ryan
Trump weighing raid on Iran to ‘extract’ enriched uranium – WSJ
US President Donald Trump is considering a military operation to seize the enriched uranium held at Iranian nuclear sites, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing sources.
· RT
Trump ‘pretty sure’ of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?
Islamabad, Pakistan – When the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt landed in Islamabad over the weekend, it marked the second meeting in less than two weeks of a diplomatic track working to contain the fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the region.
· Abid Hussain
What judges have said about birthright citizenship
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaks during a service for retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor in the Great Hall at the Supreme Court in Washington, Dec. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool, File)