‘Trump Car’ owner refuses to settle with town that ordered him to take down flags
A Long Island man is defiantly refusing to accept a legal settlement after local officials ordered him to remove pro-Trump flags from his cars.
· David Spector
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About 1,500 Iranians were intercepted at the border during the Biden Administration, but it’s the unknown number who got through that is alarming officials — who told The Post “sleeper cells” are a grave potential threat to the nation.
· Geoff Earle
No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump and his administration - DailyNews
Large protests against the Trump administration are taking place in cities across the US, marking the third iteration of No Kings rallies that have previously drawn crowds into the millions.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Más de 300 militares de EEUU heridos por la guerra con Irán, mientras llegan más a la región
El presidente Donald Trump sube las escaleras del Air Force One en la Base Conjunta Andrews, en Maryland, el 27 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Luis M. Alvarez)
· Aamer Madhani
Activists urge White House to replace decorated eggs with potatoes for Easter event: ‘Fun doesn’t have to come at a hen’s expense’
Animal rights activists are urging officials in both the US and UK to ditch traditional Easter eggs in favor of decorated potatoes at their annual egg-rolling festivities — pitching the swap as a win for both chickens and their constituents’ wallets.
· Hannah Sparks
Australia has to attack misinformation about climate change, Senate report says
Topic:Disinformation and Misinformation
· Gareth Hutchens
Marlins' Christopher Morel placed on 10-day injured list with an oblique strain
Miami Marlins’ Christopher Morel follows through on an RBI triple during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals Sunday, March 1, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Trump's conflicting messages sow confusion over the Iran war
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the United States is winning the war with Iran even as thousands of additional American troops deploy to the Middle East.
· Associated Press
Photos of "No Kings" rallies against Trump
Demonstrators rally near the Washington Monument during the No Kings protest in Washington, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
· The Associated Press
No Kings protests live updates: hundreds of thousands rally in cities around the world against Trump and his administration
More than 3,000 No Kings events scheduled across the US in third set of protests since Trump re-election
· Cecilia Nowell, Melody Schreiber, Alaina Demopoulos, Lex Mcmenamin
Airports finally approaching normal after Trump issues order to pay TSA agents
Some airports around the country were getting back to normal Saturday after President Trump issued an order to pay beleaguered TSA agents with existing homeland funds.
· Geoff Earle
US ‘worked directly’ with terrorists in Syria on Israel’s behalf – Trump’s ex-counterterrorism chief
The US “worked directly with Al-Qaeda” and Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) to topple former President Bashar Assad and destroy Syria, US President Donald Trump’s former counterterrorism chief, Joe Kent, has said.
· RT
US ‘worked directly’ with terrorists in Syria on Israel’s behalf – Trump’s ex-counterterrorism chief
The US “worked directly with Al-Qaeda” and Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) to topple former President Bashar Assad and destroy Syria, US President Donald Trump’s former counterterrorism chief, Joe Kent, has said.
· RT
France hosts ‘No Kings’ march as anti-Trump protests spread
France saw several hundred people gather at Place de la Bastille in Paris on Saturday morning for a “No Kings” rally aimed at denouncing Donald Trump and what organisers described as authoritarian politics. Most participants were Americans living in France, but French labour unions and human rights organisations als…
· AfricaNews
Trump ordena pagar a agentes de seguridad en aeropuertos al iniciar las vacaciones de primavera
Pasajeros esperan en largas colas de controles de seguridad en el Aeropuerto Intercontinental George Bush, el 27 de marzo de 2026, en Houston. (Foto AP/David J. Phillip)
· John Raby
Kai Trump was miles away at Miami Open during Tiger Woods crash
Kai Trump was enjoying the Miami Open when her mother’s beau Tiger Woods rolled his SUV in his hometown of Jupiter Island.
· Katherine Donlevy
Iranian Attack on Saudi Base Leaves US Casualties; More Forces Deployed to Middle East
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans wounded in the Iran war has grown beyond 300, with more than two dozen troops injured this week from attacks on a Saudi air base.
· Associated Press
La UFC llegará a la Casa Blanca para agasajar al presidente Donald Trump
En foto del 6 de noviembre del 2024, el expresidente Donald Trump habla con el presidente de la UFC Dana White durante la noche de la elección presidencial Palm Beach Convention Center. (AP Foto/Evan Vucci, Archivo)
· Will Weissert
Iranian attack on Saudi base cause American casualties
President Donald Trump walks up the stairs of Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
· Aamer Madhani
It remains to be seen if Trump's order to pay TSA officers shortens passenger wait times
Travelers wait in long security checkpoint lines at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Friday, March 27, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
· John Raby
One month in, disapproval high but US lawmakers take no action on Iran war
Washington, DC – A new war in the Middle East and the knock-on effect of rising petrol prices have roiled the United States public, according to a slate of polls, but a month into the US-Israeli war on Iran, lawmakers have shown little appetite to rein in the conflict.
· Joseph Stepansky
Saudi leader ‘kissing my ass’ – Trump (VIDEO)
US President Donald Trump has boasted that Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the country’s de facto leader, is “kissing my ass” and must “be nice” to the US.
· RT
Anti-Trump protests launch on 'No Kings' day in US
MINNEAPOLIS — Massive protests against President Donald Trump kicked off Saturday across the United States and beyond, as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance.
· Agence France-Presse
Agente del Servicio Secreto de Jill Biden se dispara accidentalmente en la pierna en aeropuerto
Un agente del Servicio Secreto de Estados Unidos asignado para proteger a la ex primera dama Jill Biden se disparó accidentalmente en la pierna en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Filadelfia el viernes, informaron las autoridades.
· The Associated Press
Minnesota es el epicentro de las protestas "No Kings" contra Trump en EEUU y varios países
Una persona muestra un cartel durante una protesta No Kings contra el gobierno del presidente estadounidense Donald Trump en Berlín, Alemania, el sábado 28 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Markus Schreiber)
· Steve Karnowski
Trump's conflicting messages sow confusion over the Iran war
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Associated Press
CPAC activists embrace Paxton as MAGA's choice for Texas Senate over Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate waves to supporters at an election night primary watch party on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
· Thomas Beaumont
How Trump’s deportation campaign has changed tack after deep unpopularity
Kristi Noem was replaced by Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary and Gregory Bovino was demoted, signally a change in tone even as arrests have continued
· Roque Planas
As US-Israel war on Iran rages on, millions angry with Trump expected to fill US streets
It will be the third time in less than a year that Americans protest under the ‘No Kings’ movement
· Agence France-Presse
Bernie Sanders jets out of DC as airports brace for more mayhem after DHS shutdown bill fails to pass
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) was pictured jetting out of DC Friday afternoon as airports braced for more mayhem following Congress’ failure to pass a bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security.
· Geoff Earle
Republican presidential bigs skip CPAC as Ted Cruz prepares to fire up conservative crowd
Most of the biggest names in Republican presidential politics are skipping CPAC this year – an event that usually serves as an early proving ground for candidates trying to fire up the party’s activist base.
· Geoff Earle
US lawmakers plan to visit Taiwan before Trump's summit with China's Xi
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., leaves after a closed door briefing on the Iran war before the Senate Armed Services Committee at the Capitol Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
· Stephen Groves
TSA workers want a permanent solution to shutdowns stopping their pay
A TSA agent works at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
· Rio Yamat
UFC brings Trump-approved sports violence and fighting to the White House
The White House is trading policy battles for actual fighting as President Donald Trump prepares to mark his 80th birthday with cage-matches on the lawn. In coming weeks, crews will erect a 6-foot wire-mesh fence shaped into an octagon on the lawn.
· Will Weissert
Peter Alexander is leaving NBC after years of being passed over for top anchor jobs: source
Peter Alexander is saying sayonara to NBC News after nearly 22 years — including 15 years on the White House beat and eight as co-anchor of “Saturday Today,” we hear.
· Carlos Greer
How the Homeland Security deal unraveled and split Republican leaders
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., center, speaks while House Majority Whip Tom Emmer R-Minn., right, and House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain, R-Mich., left, listen during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
· Stephen Groves
Congress, Bangsamoro Parliament convene for 4th time under Marcos Jr.
THE Philippine Congress-Bangsamoro Parliament Forum (PCBPF) convened for the fourth time since its creation and its third meeting under the Marcos Jr. administration in Pasay City, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
· The Manila Times
US House passes stopgap DHS funding bill after Republicans reject Senate deal
Bill passes by 213 to 203 votes in move prolonging weeks-long budget standoff that has disrupted travel
· Agence France-Presse
The Iran war is defense tech's chance to shine, but few systems and weapons are ready
The Iran war is redefining modern combat for the U.S. and driving demand for lower-cost tech.
· Samantha Subin
The Iran war has given Trump his best hand against China — now he shouldn’t fold
President Donald Trump should say the quiet part out loud: China’s years of economic, technological and diplomatic support for Iran did not merely underwrite the regime’s malign activity. It accelerated it, financed it and made striking the Islamic Republic necessary to defend the interests of the United States and …
· Elaine K. Dezenski, Max Meizlish
Trump's conflicting messages sow confusion over Iran war
President Donald Trump speaks at the Future Investment Initiative Institute’s summit Friday, March 27, 2026, in Miami Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Steven Sloan
"Cuba é a próxima", diz Trump em nova ameaça à ilha
O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, disse nesta sexta-feira (27/3) que "Cuba é a próxima", ao ser indagado se não teme que ações militares americanas possam lhe custar apoio político.
· Deutsche Welle
End the regime for the sake of Iranian women, President Trump
President Trump has done what no other president was willing to do for 47 years: take on the Islamic Republic.
· Sheila Amir
Cherry blossoms and beyond: Where to play and stay in Washington, DC now
The District is in full flower.
· Alev Aktar
Israel dice que interceptó el primer misil desde Yemen mientras se intensifica la guerra
Un efectivo de los servicios de emergencia de Israel abandona el lugar donde impactó un misil en Tel Aviv, Israel, el 28 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Maya Levin)
· Samy Magdy
A world beholden to Trump’s whims
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Tras un mes de guerra con Irán, Trump no cumple algunos de sus objetivos y busca ponerle fin
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, interviene en una reunión de su gobierno en la Casa Blanca, Washington, el 26 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon)
· Michelle L Price
For Asia, the worst effects of Trump’s war on Iran are yet to come
From tariffs to supply chain disruption, Asian economies reliant on energy imports find themselves cornered between compounding crises
· Anthony Rowley
US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 29 of attacks?
President Donald Trump said he is “very disappointed” with NATO’s response to the United States-Israeli war on Iran, accusing the alliance of failing to support Washington despite years of US military spending on its allies.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Progressive Rep. Pramila Jayapal calls for reparations for illegal immigrants ‘traumatized’ by ICE
Progressive Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) is calling for illegal immigrants to be paid reparations over alleged trauma they sustained from the Trump administration’s crackdown and ICE operations across the US.
· Nicholas McEntyre