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Today: March 13, 2026
Today: March 13, 2026

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‘I’m not grouchy, I’m just optimizing’: Thom Tillis doesn’t want to hear he’s not doing enough to challenge Donald Trump

‘I’m not grouchy, I’m just optimizing’: Thom Tillis doesn’t want to hear he’s not doing enough to challenge Donald Trump

‘I’m not grouchy, I’m just optimizing’: Thom Tillis doesn’t want to hear he’s not doing enough to challenge Donald Trump
Election|Political|US

Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns

Primary elections set up major Senate fights in Texas and North Carolina, and they also expose fresh tension over voting rules

Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns
Political|World

Tensions flare as lawmakers question Iran war’s costs, risks and strategy

Questions are mounting at the U.S. Capitol over the Trump administration’s shifting rationale for going to war with Iran

Tensions flare as lawmakers question Iran war’s costs, risks and strategy
Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

A trial seeks to tie Iranian paramilitary to alleged assassination plot in US

A criminal trial in New York is airing claims that Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was entangled in a foiled 2024 assassination plot that eyed then-candidate Donald Trump as a possible target

A trial seeks to tie Iranian paramilitary to alleged assassination plot in US
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended her agency in testimony and under questioning at a Senate hearing

Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan

New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections
Business|World

After abandoning law firm executive orders, Trump administration reverses course and pursues fight

After abandoning its efforts to enforce executive orders targeting some of the world’s top law firms, President Donald Trump's administration has abruptly reversed course and said it'll proceed with the court fight

After abandoning law firm executive orders, Trump administration reverses course and pursues fight
Business|Political|US|World

Trump admin asked a court to drop court fights against law firms tied to Democrats. Now it’s changing its mind

Trump admin asked a court to drop court fights against law firms tied to Democrats. Now it’s changing its mind

Trump admin asked a court to drop court fights against law firms tied to Democrats. Now it’s changing its mind
Election|Political|US|World

President Trump speaks to CNN after strikes in Iran

CNN's Jake Tapper reports that President Donald Trump said the US is "ahead of schedule" on the military operation in Iran in a phone call Monday morning.

President Trump speaks to CNN after strikes in Iran
Crime|MidEast|US|World

Kash Patel gutted FBI counterintelligence team tasked with tracking Iranian threats days before US strikes, sources say

Kash Patel gutted FBI counterintelligence team tasked with tracking Iranian threats days before US strikes, sources say

Kash Patel gutted FBI counterintelligence team tasked with tracking Iranian threats days before US strikes, sources say
World

Trump officials say Israel's plans helped lead the US into Iran war

The Trump administration and its allies in Congress are presenting a shifting new justification for the U.S. attack on Iran

Trump officials say Israel's plans helped lead the US into Iran war
US|World

Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in Iran

The Trump administration took more than 48 hours to make any live, public communication with the American people about why it had decided to go to war with Iran

Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in Iran
Election|Political|World

War in Iran jolts final day of campaigning in Texas primary

Candidates in Texas’ tightly competitive U.S. Senate primary were treading carefully in response to news of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran

War in Iran jolts final day of campaigning in Texas primary
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political

Trump says he will attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president

Trump says he will attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president

Trump says he will attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president
Environment|Health|Political|US

Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat

A Republican lawmaker from Montana who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term

Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat
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White House attributes redness on Trump's neck to skin cream but doesn't say what it's treating

The White House says a red spot on President Donald Trump’s neck comes from a prescribed skin cream

White House attributes redness on Trump's neck to skin cream but doesn't say what it's treating
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

A canceled Kennedy Center debut, a Carnegie Hall stage and De Niro reading 'Lincoln'

Robert De Niro will appear this week at Carnegie Hall

A canceled Kennedy Center debut, a Carnegie Hall stage and De Niro reading 'Lincoln'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks

As Israel unleashed a sweeping military response to the brutal assault by Hamas on October 7, 2023, it aimed punch after punch at Iran, the militant group’s longtime sponsor, and its proxies

Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei opened Congress with a fiery 90-minute speech highlighting his government’s achievements and praising his relationship with American President Donald Trump

Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition
MidEast|Political|US|World

3 US troops killed and 5 are seriously wounded during Iran attacks, military says

Three U.S. service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during the attacks on Iran

3 US troops killed and 5 are seriously wounded during Iran attacks, military says
Crime|Political|US|Videos|World

Hunkered at Mar-a-Lago, Trump makes his club a makeshift Situation Room

Hunkered at Mar-a-Lago, Trump makes his club a makeshift Situation Room

Hunkered at Mar-a-Lago, Trump makes his club a makeshift Situation Room
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump goes to war despite professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Mideast

President Donald Trump has taken the United States into war with Iran despite decades of self-professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Middle East, and repeated pledges to focus primarily on the Western Hemisphere with an “America first” agenda

Trump goes to war despite professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Mideast
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primary

A heated U.S. Senate race in Texas is entering its final stretch before voters decide Tuesday who will be their party's nominee in November

US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primary
Political

John Cornyn goes scorched earth to try to save his Senate seat

John Cornyn goes scorched earth to try to save his Senate seat

John Cornyn goes scorched earth to try to save his Senate seat
MidEast|Political|World

Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here's what made him change his mind

Saturday’s military operation against Iran shows the dramatic evolution in risk tolerance that President Donald Trump has made in a matter of months

Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here's what made him change his mind
Political|World

From Tehran to Dubai: Geolocated videos show the shockwaves of US-Israeli strikes — and Iran’s retaliation

From Tehran to Dubai: Geolocated videos show the shockwaves of US-Israeli strikes — and Iran’s retaliation

From Tehran to Dubai: Geolocated videos show the shockwaves of US-Israeli strikes — and Iran’s retaliation
Business|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic

OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic

OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic
Political|Science|Technology|World

US ambassador to Israel Urges Embassy Staff to Leave ‘Today’ as tensions with Iran increase

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told embassy staff in an email on Friday that if they want to leave the country amid the possibility of a strike on Iran they “should do so TODAY,” according to a source familiar with the message.

US ambassador to Israel Urges Embassy Staff to Leave ‘Today’ as tensions with Iran increase
Economy|Finance|Political

Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a name

President Donald Trump says he's “pretty much” made his decision on whom to endorse in Texas’ heated Republican Senate primary, but he still refuses to name his pick publicly

Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a name
Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana

President Donald Trump says the United States is talking with Cuba and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover” of the island without explaining what that means

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana
Business|Economy|World

FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump's illegal tariffs

Delivery company FedEx said in a statement on Thursday that it will return any tariff refund it might get to shippers and customers who paid them

FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump's illegal tariffs
Political|Sports|Technology|US|Videos

US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians

US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians

US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Deadly shooting in Cuban waters highlights obsessions with counter-revolution as US pressure mounts

Word from the Cuban government of a deadly encounter between its troops and a boat carrying armed expatriates is casting a spotlight on Cubans living in the U.S. who still harbor aspirations of a counter-revolution 67 years after a guerrilla uprising ushered in communism

Deadly shooting in Cuban waters highlights obsessions with counter-revolution as US pressure mounts
Election|US|World

Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands

Election-year legislation to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements on voting appears stalled in the Senate, for now, despite President Donald Trump’s call in his State of the Union speech that Republicans in Congress pass the bill “before anything else.”

Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Trump's State of the Union address seen by 32.6 million people, down 4 million from 2025 speech

An estimated 32.6 million people have watched President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on television

Trump's State of the Union address seen by 32.6 million people, down 4 million from 2025 speech
Political

Despite Trump push for voter ID law, Senate Republicans say votes aren’t there to change filibuster rules

Despite Trump push for voter ID law, Senate Republicans say votes aren’t there to change filibuster rules

Despite Trump push for voter ID law, Senate Republicans say votes aren’t there to change filibuster rules
Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady

U.S. first lady Melania Trump will preside over a U.N. Security Council meeting in what the United Nations said Thursday would be a first

Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady
Political|Sports|World

US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur

U.S. hockey player Brady Tkachuk says a White House TikTok video falsely paints him as insulting Canadians

US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur
Political|US|World

Teen detained by ICE last year leaves State of the Union after being targeted in DHS tweet: "Everyone said it was ok."

Teen detained by ICE last year leaves State of the Union after being targeted in DHS tweet: "Everyone said it was ok."

Teen detained by ICE last year leaves State of the Union after being targeted in DHS tweet: "Everyone said it was ok."
Crime|Political|World

Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

The Justice Department says it is looking into whether it improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files

Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld
Political|World

Iran accuses Trump of 'big lies' ahead of Geneva talks in face of major US military deployment

Iran has pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program

Iran accuses Trump of 'big lies' ahead of Geneva talks in face of major US military deployment
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Army pilot wounded in Maduro raid gets Medal of Honor during Trump's speech

A helicopter pilot wounded in the raid that captured then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has received the Medal of Honor during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address

Army pilot wounded in Maduro raid gets Medal of Honor during Trump's speech
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a new Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud says he would pursue prosecutions “without fear or favor,” amid growing questions about how the new unit will operate free of political pressure from a White House that has declared a “war on fraud.”

Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'
Business|Economy

Trump's portrayal of 'golden age' is out of sync with how Americans see economy

President Donald Trump sought in his first State of the Union address to sell Americans on the idea of a booming economy, falling prices, and soaring jobs, yet he faces a skeptical public with a much gloomier view

Trump's portrayal of 'golden age' is out of sync with how Americans see economy
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nears

Many Iranians are worried as the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East and the next round of talks in Geneva get closer

Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nears
Business|Economy|World

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about the economy, elections and crime in State of the Union

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about the economy, elections and crime in State of the Union

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about the economy, elections and crime in State of the Union
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‘You have killed Americans’: Ilhan Omar tries to shout down Trump’s immigration attacks

‘You have killed Americans’: Ilhan Omar tries to shout down Trump’s immigration attacks

‘You have killed Americans’: Ilhan Omar tries to shout down Trump’s immigration attacks
Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is 'winning so much'

President Donald Trump has used a record-length State of the Union to argue that the country is “winning” under his leadership, even as his approval ratings slide

Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is 'winning so much'
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Trump has used his State of the Union address to sell a booming America, even as voters worry about the economy

Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
Economy|Political|World

Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address

Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address

Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump honors National Guard members shot in Washington

President Donald Trump has presented the Purple Heart medal during his State of the Union Address and honored two National Guard members who were shot while patrolling in Washington last year

Trump honors National Guard members shot in Washington
Political|Sports|World

Trump skates on Team USA’s hockey wins during State of the Union address

Trump skates on Team USA’s hockey wins during State of the Union address

Trump skates on Team USA’s hockey wins during State of the Union address
Political|Sports|US|World

US men's hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'

The gold medal-winning U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team has visited President Donald Trump at the White House and later received about a 2-minute bipartisan standing ovation during his State of the Union address

US men's hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he's sending a hospital ship. His claims are off

President Donald Trump has said the U.S. was sending a hospital ship to Greenland because people there are not getting care, but the claim faces pushback

Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he's sending a hospital ship. His claims are off
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds

Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East

Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds
Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

First lady Melania and Donald Trump bringing separate guests to SOTU in break with precedent

First lady Melania and Donald Trump bringing separate guests to SOTU in break with precedent

First lady Melania and Donald Trump bringing separate guests to SOTU in break with precedent
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat

Canadian regulators have approved Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets in a move that comes weeks after new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes’ status in Canada

Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health

FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech

President Donald Trump has spent the last year boasting of his accomplishments while mocking the record of his predecessor, Joe Biden

FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech
Election|Political|US

Mayra Flores fights to reclaim a Rio Grande Valley seat in Congress as Trump backs a rival

Mayra Flores is fighting for a political comeback in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley

Mayra Flores fights to reclaim a Rio Grande Valley seat in Congress as Trump backs a rival
Economy|Political|World

4 things to watch in Trump’s State of the Union

4 things to watch in Trump’s State of the Union

4 things to watch in Trump’s State of the Union
Business|Economy|Travel|World

There are plans to build a Trump Tower in Australia – not everyone is thrilled

There are plans to build a Trump Tower in Australia – not everyone is thrilled

There are plans to build a Trump Tower in Australia – not everyone is thrilled
Political

What to expect from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s State of the Union response

What to expect from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s State of the Union response

What to expect from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s State of the Union response
Political

Trump's big speech will be delivered to a changed nation and a Congress he has sidelined

President Donald Trump is heading to Capitol Hill this week to deliver the State of the Union address

Trump's big speech will be delivered to a changed nation and a Congress he has sidelined
Political|Sports|US|World

US women’s hockey team declines Trump’s State of the Union invite, citing scheduling

US women’s hockey team declines Trump’s State of the Union invite, citing scheduling

US women’s hockey team declines Trump’s State of the Union invite, citing scheduling
Crime|US|World

Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says

U.S. Secret Service says an armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida

Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

The Pentagon is building up the largest force of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Judge blocks release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump classified documents case

A federal judge has permanently barred the release of a report by special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate

Judge blocks release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump classified documents case
Arts|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Armed man shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago was never interested in politics or guns, cousin says

The 21-year-old North Carolina man who entered a gate at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort with a shotgun before he was shot and killed worked as a golf course groundskeeper and sold illustrations of golf courses

Armed man shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago was never interested in politics or guns, cousin says
Crime|Health|Political

Mar-a-Lago trespassing incidents highlight mental health crises and legal outcomes

Mar-a-Lago trespassing incidents highlight mental health crises and legal outcomes

Mar-a-Lago trespassing incidents highlight mental health crises and legal outcomes
Crime|Political|US|World

Judge Aileen Cannon bars the release of special counsel report on Trump’s handling of classified documents

Judge Aileen Cannon bars the release of special counsel report on Trump’s handling of classified documents

Judge Aileen Cannon bars the release of special counsel report on Trump’s handling of classified documents
Business|Economy|Political|US

How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is likely to be a test run of the message that Republicans will give to voters in November’s elections for control of the House and the Senate

How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Who sits where at Trump’s State of the Union address: A visual guide

Who sits where at Trump’s State of the Union address: A visual guide

Who sits where at Trump’s State of the Union address: A visual guide
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EU diplomats meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future

The European Union’s top diplomats met with the director of the Board of Peace in Brussels following a shaky and controversial embrace of U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure and rebuild the war-ravaged Gaza Strip

EU diplomats meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump

Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump

Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump