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
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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)
Pessimism sets in for Europe as Iran war hits economic and consumer confidence
Economic and consumer confidence plummeted in Europe in March, according to official data released on Monday, in the latest evidence of how the Iran war is upending growth and inflation expectations.
· Holly Ellyatt
‘Battle of the titans’: Trump’s distorted reality on Iran war runs into a brick wall
War is testing operating principle that has guided Trump for decades: construct a narrative, declare it to be true and relentlessly force the world to submit to it
· Davidsmith
Trump says deal will ‘probably’ be reached soon with ‘new, and more reasonable’ Iran regime: ‘Great progress has been made’
President Trump said Monday that a deal with Iran was “probably” close — but warned the US would obliterate the regime’s oil wells and power plants if it fell through.
· Emily Crane
Spain's airspace off-limits to US planes in Iran war
Spain’s Defense Minister Margarita Robles waits for the start of a meeting of the North Atlantic Council in defense ministers format at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 (AP Photo/Omar Havana, file)
· Suman Naishadham
Trump says U.S. will destroy Iran’s oil wells, Kharg Island without deal to 'immediately' reopen Hormuz Strait
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. will "completely" obliterate Iran's electric generating plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is not "immediately" reopened and a peace deal is not reached "shortly."
· Sam Meredith
Israel is making sure Trump can't find an off-ramp in Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must have persuaded Donald Trump that a war on Iran would unfold much like the pager attack in Lebanon 18 months ago.
· Middleeasteye
Could Democrat Shawn Harris replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia?
Democratic House candidate Shawn Harris talks with voters in Rome, Ga., on Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlotte Kramon)
· Charlotte Kramon
Birthright citizenship case hits close to home for immigrant mother
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington on Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
· Mark Sherman
Trump’s Iran war is holding him hostage | Sidney Blumenthal
If there is any consistency to Trump’s policy, it is a series of frantic attempts to justify his original blunder and extricate himself from its dire consequences
· Sidneyblumenthal
Trump to revoke protections for endangered species in Gulf of Mexico
President is convening so-called ‘God squad’ to override provisions of Endangered Species Act for ‘national security’
· Tom Perkins
Donald Trump threatens to 'take the oil' in Iran
US President Donald Trump said his country could "take the oil in Iran" as thousands of American troops mobilise to the Middle East.
· Middleeasteye
For Democrats, fighting Trump isn’t enough anymore
A New York congressional primary is exposing the gap between Democrats who want to fight Trump and Democrats who want to fight for something
· Bhaskar Sunkara
Here's a storyline to watch for each team entering the men's Final Four
UConn guard Braylon Mullins (24) scores the winning basket during the second half against Duke in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
· Aaron Beard
Blakeman accuses Hochul of pay-to-play scheme with Uber to win re-election
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman is accusing foe Gov. Kathy Hochul of being in cahoots with the ride-sharing app Uber in a pay-to-play scheme to get her re-elected.
· Carl Campanile
'Make Science Great Again': Spain's PM defies Trump with MAGA-style cap
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has posted a video of himself with a red cap reminiscent of that of the 'Make America Great Again' movement, seen by many as a dig at Donald Trump at a time when tensions between the US and Spain are higher than ever.
· Alex Dunham
Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Washington Cash Pop
The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Washington Cash Pop” game were:
· The Associated Press
Trump wants to invade Iran to seize oil, calls US objectors ‘stupid people’
Trump says deal with Iran is 'close', but warns US could seize Kharg Island
· Al Jazeera Staff
A Nursing Home Owner Got a Trump Pardon. The Families of His Patients Got Nothing.
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· Jeremy Kohler
Trump is steering the world into a food crisis
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· Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Trump says he could ‘take the oil in Iran’ as he mulls over seizing Kharg Island
President Trump has said the US could take Iran’s oil – as he mulls over a daring operation to seize one of the Islamic Republic’s energy strongholds.
· Chris Bradford
Brent crude hits $116 a barrel after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil in Iran’
Stock markets in Asia drop sharply, with investors nervous over escalation of Middle East conflict
· Lauren Almeida
Brent crude rises after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran; Starmer to gather business leaders to discuss emergency measures – business live
Asian stocks fall and Brent rises to over $115 a barrel; Trump says US could seize Iran’s export hub on Kharg Island
· Juliakollewe
Philadelphia visits Washington after shootout win
Philadelphia Flyers (37-24-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (37-28-9, in the Metropolitan Division)
· The Associated Press
Phillies begin 3-game series against the Nationals
Washington Nationals (2-1) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (1-2)
· The Associated Press
Trump claims ‘regime change’ achieved in Iran war, predicts deal ‘soon’
The US president hints at a looming deal even as thousands of US marines arrive in the region, reportedly for ground operations
· Agence France-Presse
DC air traffic controller reveals ‘warning signs were all there’ before midair crash that killed 67
A former Washington DC air traffic controller on duty the night of the fatal January 2025 mid-air collision involving an American Airlines plane and a US Army helicopter warned how there were “obvious holes” already in the system at the time of the disaster.
· Chris Bradford
Albanese: I want ‘certainty’ from Trump on Iran war aims
Canberra/Washington: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for more clarity from Donald Trump about his aims for the war in Iran, as the US president muses on the possibility of seizing the regime’s oil supplies.
· Matthew Knott
Donald Trump’s Suez moment
War is always a gamble. That is true even when leaders call it something else, like “special military operation” (Russian President Vladimir Putin’s evasive name for his full-scale invasion of Ukraine) or “excursion” (U.S. President Donald Trump’s preferred term for his attack on Iran).
· Harold James
Trump walks back Cuba oil blockade, says he has ‘no problem’ with Russian tanker delivering fuel
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has "no problem" with a Russian crude tanker delivering fuel to Cuba, appearing to reverse course over his administration's oil blockade as the island grapples with a deepening energy crisis.
· Sam Meredith
PM wants 'more certainty' from Trump on objectives of war
Anthony Albanese says he wants a clearer picture from from the US as to its objectives in Iran. (ABC News: Callum Flinn )
· Tom Lowrey
Lee marks Day 300 in Jeju, symbol of regional growth, reckoning with state violence
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
US military building 'massive complex' beneath White House ballroom project — Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump said Sunday the US military was planning to construct a large complex beneath the new ballroom he is building at the White House.
· Associated Press
Trump baraja tomar una isla iraní pese a aparentes avances diplomáticos
Esta imagen tomada de un video proporcionado por el Comando Central de Estados Unidos muestra marineros y marines estadounidenses a bordo del USS Tripoli (LHA 7) a su llegada a la zona de responsabilidad del Comando Central de EEUU, el 27 de marzo de 2026. (Comando Central de Estados Unidos via AP)
· Jon Gambrell
Doncic leads Los Angeles against Washington after 41-point outing
Washington Wizards (17-57, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (48-26, third in the Western Conference)
· The Associated Press
Trump mulls seizing Iranian island even as diplomatic talks appear to be moving ahead
“Pakistan will be honored to host and facilitate meaningful talks between the two sides in the coming days,” Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said in a speech after top diplomats from Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia met in Islamabad.
· Jon Gambrell
Trump dominates CPAC poll as conservatives rally behind agenda, back Iran action
A new survey highlights President Donald Trump’s continued dominance within the conservative movement.
· Fox News
CNBC Daily Open: Trump's 'favorite thing' is Iranian oil
Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Leonie Kidd
St. John's athletic director says Pitino has signed new deal, according to reports
St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino gestures during the first half against Duke in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Trump calls Iran's current leaders 'very reasonable' as Pakistan prepares to host talks
US President Donald Trump said the US and Iran have been meeting "directly and indirectly" and that Iran's new leaders have been "very reasonable," as more US troops arrived in the region and Tehran warned it will not accept humiliation.
· Yonhap
The conga line of Australian companies suing to claw back Trump tariffs
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· Elizabeth Knight
‘The Crab’: The Castro who could end communism in Cuba
Washington: Since Fidel Castro swept to power in 1959, Cuba’s communist regime has weathered CIA assassination plots, American blockades and even a US-sponsored invasion.
· Benedict Smith
Live updates: Trump suggests US could take Iran’s Kharg Island
The country’s Revolutionary Guard warned that Iran would consider Israeli universities and branches of U.S. universities in the region “legitimate targets” unless offered safety assurances for Iranian universities, state media reported.
Trump says Cuba is 'finished'
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Trump says Russia can deliver oil to Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba — US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Moscow could send oil to Cuba despite Washington's de facto fuel blockade, as a Russian tanker was expected to deliver some much-needed crude to the crisis-hit island.
· Agence France-Presse
Will Trump bring peace, or more bombs? Shady speculators seem to bet right every time | Nesrine Malik
The president may not be benefiting directly from betting markets, but he has encouraged a culture that treats politics like a casino floor
· Nesrinemalik