Residents in countries near North Korea fear Iran war leaves them exposed
Activists held protests against the war and the demand from Donald Trump in Seoul. (Reuters: Kim Soo-hyeon)
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· The Associated Press
How loophole allowed longshot politician to win election with profanity directed at Trump
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· Nick Pearson
California is denying weight loss drugs to the poor — despite Trump’s efforts at affordability
California is denying popular and effective weight loss drugs to poor people — likely to spite President Donald Trump, who has tried to make them cheaper.
· Gerard Scimeca
Ex-counterterrorism official says he wasn't allowed to share concerns about Iran war with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Kent, the former counterterrorism director who resigned this week over concerns about the Iran war, said Wednesday that he and other senior officials with doubts about the airstrikes “were not allowed” to share them with US President Donald Trump.
· Yonhap
US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027
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· Yonhap
Ovechkin scores 922nd goal and Hutson scores in debut as Caps beat Senators 4-1
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· Noah Trister
US national debt surges past $39 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The national debt surpassed a record $39 trillion Wednesday, a milestone that comes just weeks into the US-Israeli war in Iran.
· Yonhap
Russian oil tanker heading to Cuba amid US economic blockade
Vessel with 730,000 barrels of crude set to reach Cuba on 23 March, according to maritime data, after Donald Trump said he expects to have ‘honour of taking’ country
· Guardian staff and agencies
Tulsi Gabbard hires former Pentagon official skeptical of Iran policy as her deputy quit in protest of the war
Former Pentagon official Dan Caldwell – a skeptic of US military intervention, particularly in Iran – has reportedly been hired by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
· Victor Nava
N. Korea touts cement factory visited by leader Kim as exemplary case for boosting production
North Korea has touted a cement factory in the country's southwestern region as an exemplary case for boosting production, state media showed Thursday, in a move seen as being aimed at strengthening the people's unity following last month's key party congress.
· Yonhap
Why North Korea’s Kim expects the US to come ‘cap in hand’ for Trump talks
With Washington tied up in Iran, Kim Jong-un’s message is clear: if the US wants a summit, it must pay his nuclear price
· Maria Siow
A exdirector de antiterrorismo no se le permitió compartir con Trump sus inquietudes sobre Irán
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Kent, el exdirector de antiterrorismo que renunció esta semana debido a sus preocupaciones sobre la guerra con Irán, aseguró el miércoles que “no se les permitió” a él y a otros altos funcionarios plantear directamente sus inquietudes al presidente Donald Trump sobre una campaña militar.
· David Klepper
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The Pentagon is seeking more than $200 billion to fund the war with Iran, according to a report by The Washington Post citing a senior US administration official.
· Middleeasteye
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· Guardian staff
‘Nobody knows’: Trump has left an old foe in the dark
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· Stephen Bartholomeusz
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A man was arrested for allegedly causing nearly $250,000 in “catastrophic damage” to a famed Washington state museum and trying to stab a security guard with a shard of glass, according to authorities and reports.
· Zoe Hussain
Trump counterterrorism director explains why he resigned over Iran war
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· David Klepper
Senate votes down measure aiming to limit Trump’s war powers by 53-47 vote
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· Lauren Gambino
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· Tony Wright
Whistleblower Trump advisor contradicts central claim behind Iran war
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· Nick Pearson
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· Post Editorial Board
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· Nick Pearson
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· Fatima Hussein
White House registers ‘Aliens.gov’ domain name, sparking hope of Trump news on UFOs
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· Chris Nesi
Children of Iran’s regime leaders are educating America’s students at colleges from New York to Los Angeles
Iranian leaders call the US the “Great Satan” and burn effigies of President Donald Trump in the streets — but that doesn’t stop them sending their kids over here to learn.
· Isabel Vincent
‘Real Housewives’ stars stun Capitol Hill with their drama-free pitch for HIV funding
WASHINGTON — Seven “Real Housewives” took on Washington on Wednesday — and somehow managed to bring the least amount of drama to Capitol Hill.
· Emily Goodin
Justice Department leaders meet with lawmakers over Epstein files
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· Alanna Durkin Richer
Lawmakers struggle to end Homeland Security funding lapse
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· Kevin Freking
CAF president defends controversial call to strip Senegal of Africa Cup title
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· Ciaran Fahey
CNN data guru reveals Trump’s base is expanding with 100% approval from MAGA Republicans
CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten dismissed the narrative of a MAGA split Wednesday with polls showing President Trump is enjoying 100% support from his Republican base.
· Victor Nava
Bears bring back linebacker Jack Sanborn for second stint with 1-year contract
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US national debt surges past $39 trillion
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· Fatima Hussein
Rand Paul confronts Sen. Mullin, Trump's DHS pick, in bitter exchange
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· Lisa Mascaro
O cálculo de sobrevivência de Kim diante da guerra no Irã
Os desdobramentos da guerra no Irã vêm sendo interpretados por analistas como um sinal de que o presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, não está disposto a abandonar sua postura intervencionista. A morte do antigo aiatolá Ali Khamenei, precedida pela captura do líder venezuelano Nicolás Maduro, acendeu o alerta sobre até …
· Nicole Frölich, Julian Ryall
CIA boss confirms Iran pursuing intel against US from Russia and China: ‘Don’t take Vladimir Putin at his word’
WASHINGTON — Iran has been pursuing damaging intelligence against the US from Iran and China to undermine Operation Epic Fury attacks, CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed Wednesday.
· Ryan King
Photos of a ceremony honoring US service members killed in Mideast
President Donald Trump arrives with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and members of Congress, on Air Force One, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del., to attend the casualty return for the six crew members of an Air Force refueling aircraft who d…
· Julia Demaree Nikhinson
DHS shutdown has caused at least $2.5 billion in losses so far — but damage expected to be far worse, economists say
WASHINGTON — The month-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown has dealt a $2.5 billion blow to the economy so far, White House economists have forecasted — on top of an over $90 billion loss from last year’s record-breaking stoppage.
· Ryan King
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· The Associated Press
Jailed Trump ally Tina Peters found not guilty of assault in caught-on-camera prison fight
Imprisoned former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters was found not guilty of assault on a fellow inmate after a confrontation at the La Vista Correctional Facility in January, the Colorado Department of Corrections told FOX31.
· Chris Nesi
Republicans roast Gavin Newsom’s parole board as another pedophile may go free from prison
Republicans in the California Legislature rallied with victims’ advocates Wednesday to blast Gov. Gavin Newsom and demand changes to state parole laws as another notorious child sex predator neared possible release.
· Josh Koehn
Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure Strait of Hormuz - DailyNews
President Donald Trump said Tuesday NATO and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, grousing that he has been unable to rally support behind his war of choice in Iran that he insists he’s conducting for the good of the world, even if it doesn’t appreciate his effort.
· Mavan perera
Hormuz security to take centre stage at Takaichi-Trump Summit - DailyNews
Security in the Strait of Hormuz is expected to take centre stage at a summit between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday amid Iran tensions.
· Mavan perera
Iran is not Iraq - DailyNews
The war that the US and Israel have unleashed against Iran demonstrates that Washington has not learned the right lessons from the results of its past regime change policies in the Middle East, largely conducted in an attempt to ensure Israel’s long-term security.
· Mavan perera
Trump tariffs hurting US manufacturers, data suggests
US factories have been struggling since President Trump's introduction of tariffs on a wide range of goods. Data shows that the country has lost more than 100,000 manufacturing jobs in the last year.
· AfricaNews
Man blamed for Michigan election petition scandal gets 4 years
Candidates, from left, Tudor Dixon, Kevin Rinke, Ryan Kelley, Perry Johnson, Michael Brown, Ralph Rebandt, Garrett Soldano and Michael Markey participate in the Livingston County Republican Party GOP Gubernatorial debate in Howell, Mich., on May 12, 2022. (Todd McInturf/Detroit News via AP, File)
How $125 million was spent in key Illinois primary races
A pin reading “women for Juliana” is displayed during a primary election night watch party for Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
· Maya Sweedler
US intel chief Gabbard says Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war
Washington, DC – Tulsi Gabbard, the director of US National Intelligence, said that the United States intelligence community had assessed that Iran was not rebuilding its nuclear enrichment capabilities following US and Israeli attacks last year.
· Joseph Stepansky
Trump has quietly given Australian ‘alpha male’ Nick Adams a new job
Washington: Nick Adams, the Australian-born MAGA influencer who Donald Trump dumped as ambassador to Malaysia, has been quietly appointed as the president’s special envoy for “American tourism, exceptionalism and values”.
· Michael Koziol