How the Trump administration is undermining legal immigrants
The US has been targeting not only people who have violated the law but many who are in the country legally
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Newest first · UTC+11:00La guerra podría influir en decisión de Netanyahu sobre cuándo convocar a elecciones
El primer ministro israelí Benjamin Netanyahu en conferencia de prensa con el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump en Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida, el 29 de diciembre del 2025. (AP foto/Alex Brandon)
· Josef Federman
Netanyahu's foes in Iran and Lebanon could shape his election prospects
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu listens during a news conference with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
· Josef Federman
Sorpresa, vergüenza e inquietud en Japón tras comentario de Trump sobre Pearl Harbor
El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump con la primera ministra japonesa Sanae Takaichi en la Casa Blanca en Washington, el 19 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Alex Brandon)
· Foster Klug
Unease in Japan after Trump cites Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
There has been embarrassment, confusion, and unease in Japan after US President Donald Trump used the Pearl Harbor attack during World War II to justify his secrecy before launching the war on Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
El Congreso empieza a cuestionar estrategia de Trump mientras la guerra se prolonga
El senador republicano por Carolina del Norte Thom Tillis en el Congreso en Washington el 20 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Tom Brenner)
· Lisa Mascaro
US counter-terrorism chief who resigned says he fears retaliation but has no regrets
Joe Kent, who left Trump administration over Iran war, tells Megyn Kelly ‘facts are on my side’ amid FBI investigation
· Edwardhelmore
Why European weakness will ensure NATO’s survival in the long run
“We no longer ‘need,’ or desire, the Nato Countries’ assistance,” President Trump posted on Truth Social last week, “WE NEVER DID!” Trump’s outburst sprang from ire over our NATO allies’ refusal to join US efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway controlling transit of about 20% of the world’s oil.
· Paul du Quenoy
Congress looks for Trump's exit plan as the Iran war drags on
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took the United States to war without a vote of support from Congress, but lawmakers are increasingly questioning when, how and at what cost the war with Iran will come to an end.
· Associated Press
Congress looks for Trump's exit plan as the Iran war drags on
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., descends an stairwell after a vote at the Capitol, Friday, March 20, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)
· Lisa Mascaro
The Trump administration kills children abroad while being ‘pro-life’ at home | Arwa Mahdawi
In Georgia, a woman was charged with murder after allegedly taking pills to induce a termination. Yet America happily drops bombs on children abroad
· Arwa Mahdawi
Republican Tom Kean Jr. tries to retain his House seat against headwinds
Rep. Tom Kean, R-N.J., listens during a Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs about Belarus on Capitol Hill, Dec. 5, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, file)
· Mike Catalini
Campaign support money grows along with profile of state attorneys general
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, listens at the Capitol in Washington, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
· Geoff Mulvihill
Trump’s Iran war stirs anger in Maga country Kentucky
In Appalachia, a deeply red region hit by poverty and cuts, some ask why billions are going to war instead of home
· Stephen Starr
Could Taiwan’s military continue to fight after an Iran-like decapitation?
Analysts and officials in Taipei are assessing what lessons they can learn from the US-Israel precision strikes on the Iranian leadership
· Lawrence Chung
Surprise, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
President Donald Trump invoked Pearl Harbor while defending the U.S. strike on Iran and his decision not to alert allies in advance, saying during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: “Who knows surprise better than Japan?”
· Foster Klug
Trump is eager to disclose details on others’ health – but not his own
President revealing congressman’s terminal diagnosis follows caginess about his own health, such as recent rash
· Victoria Bekiempis
Record deaths in US immigration custody expose systemic failures
Families, advocates and lawmakers say poor care, opaque investigations and bureaucracy leave deaths unexplained
· Justin Glawe
Acuerdo secreto deja a deportados de EEUU varados en Guinea Ecuatorial "sin esperanza"
Un vuelo del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos, en el aeropuerto internacional King County-Boeing Field, el 23 de agosto de 2025, en Seattle. (AP Foto/Lindsey Wasson, archivo)
· Monika Pronczuk
New Mexico plays George Washington in NIT matchup
George Washington Revolutionaries (19-15, 9-11 A-10) at New Mexico Lobos (24-10, 14-8 MWC)
· The Associated Press
TCU Horned Frogs take on the Washington Huskies in second round
Washington Huskies (22-10, 11-9 Big Ten) at TCU Horned Frogs (30-5, 17-4 Big 12)
· The Associated Press
Washington and Colorado meet in non-conference matchup
Colorado Avalanche (45-13-10, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (35-27-8, in the Metropolitan Division)
· The Associated Press
Trump hints at ‘winding down’ Iran war as US deploys more troops to region
United States President Donald Trump says he is considering “winding down” the military operations in Iran even as his administration deploys 2,500 additional marines to the region and asks Congress for more money to fund the war.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump considering ‘winding back' war
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Trump insinúa el fin de la guerra mientras EEUU envía más tropas e Irán amenaza sitios turísticos
Iraníes se acercan a los ataúdes del ministro iraní de Inteligencia, Esmail Khatib, y de, según las autoridades, su esposa y su hija, durante su cortejo fúnebre en Teherán, Irán, el 20 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Vahid Salemi)
· Jon Gambrell
‘We’ve knocked out everything’: Trump rejects Iran ceasefire (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
US President Donald Trump has ruled out a ceasefire with Iran as the war in the Middle East enters its fourth week, arguing that Washington holds the upper hand militarily.
· RT
White House releases AI policy framework for Congress, with six guiding principles
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House on Friday released its framework for how it wishes Congress will address the issue of artificial intelligence.
· Associated Press
Love Actually? Washington’s current relationship with Britain is more like Contempt Actually | Timothy Garton Ash
If the UK wants to regain serious respect in the world, it needs its European leg as well as its transatlantic one
· Timothygartonash
Opinion: As Trump eyes Cuba, my trips there a decade ago remind me how different things were
The White House has choked off Cuba's oil supply and threatened a "friendly takeover" of the communist-run island, against a backdrop of military operations in Venezuela and Iran.
· Justin Solomon
Forget Trump’s flailing — Iran’s the one without an endgame
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· RN Prasher
US government sues Harvard over anti-Israel protests, cites ‘hostile environment’
The Trump administration is seeking to be released from its obligation to pay millions of dollars in federal funds to the university
· Agence France-Presse
Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge agreed Friday to block the Trump administration from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Pentagon, agreeing with The New York Times that key portions of the new rules are unlawful.
· Associated Press
A secretive US deal with Africa's Equatorial Guinea strands deported migrants
An aerial view of Rebola Neighborhood, in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, Jan. 30, 2015. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File)
· Monika Pronczuk
Trump hints at wind-down as US sends more troops to Middle East
Iranians follow a truck carrying the coffins of Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib and, according to Iranian officials, his wife and daughter, during a funeral procession in Tehran, Iran, Friday, March 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Jon Gambrell
Iran’s willingness to escalate this high-stakes war is its greatest weapon
Regime will do whatever it takes to cling on to power – including sacrificing economies of other Gulf states
· Patrickwintour
Thorns down NWSL rival Reign 2-0 despite a pair of red cards
Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda (11) controls the ball during an NWSL soccer match against Seattle Reign FC, Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack,File)
Iran war live updates: US deploys more troops as Trump mulls military wind-down in Mideast
Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missiles. Friday’s show of defiance came nearly three weeks into U.S.-Israeli strikes that have killed a slew of Tehran’s top leaders and hammered its weapons and energy industries.
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· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Washington Match 4
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Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Washington Cash Pop
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· The Associated Press
Can Voice of America be put back together again?
FILE This is the Voice of America building in Washington D.C., on May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
· David Bauder
Middle East crisis live: Trump considering ‘winding down’ war as US eases sanctions on Iranian oil; Israel launches retaliatory strikes
Move to allow shipments already at sea comes amid a supply crisis and after US president says he does not ‘want to do a ceasefire’; IDF says it is attacking regime targets in Tehran after missiles fired at Israel from Iran
· Adam Fulton
OpenAI claims ChatGPT flagged GOP websites as potentially unsafe because of a technical glitch
OpenAI said Friday a technical glitch caused ChatGPT to flag links to Republican websites as being potentially unsafe for users to click.
· Victor Nava, Steven Nelson
America’s Gulf allies need to step up to the plate on Iran
There’s a stunning silence from supposed allies of the United States in President Trump’s campaign to take down Iran’s despotic rulers.
· Post Editorial Board
Trump says he is considering 'winding down' Iran war - DailyNews
President Donald Trump has said he is considering “winding down” the Iran war because the US was “getting very close” to meeting its military objectives.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil to lower petrol prices
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· Nick Pearson
Cuba rechaza solicitud de EEUU de importar diésel para su embajada en La Habana
Una mujer pasa en patineta eléctrica frente a una fábrica que exhibe una imagen del fallecido líder cubano Fidel Castro, con la leyenda “Socialismo o muerte”, en La Habana, Cuba, el jueves 19 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Ramón Espinosa)
· Matthew Lee
Thompson makes 30 stops in Capitals 2-1 win over Devils
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) stops the puck shot by New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 20, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)