Trump’s Maha agenda stalled as top CDC and surgeon general roles sit empty Trump has yet to nominate a permanent CDC director and the Senate confirmation of his pick for top doctor is in limbo The Guardian - US · Mar 26
'Keep blowing them away': Trump renews warning as he claims Iran 'begging' for deal President Trump stated Iran is "begging" for a deal to end the war and warned of further strikes if nuclear ambitions are not abandoned. He indicated diplomacy might be closing, while US military operations are ahead of schedule. The conflict has resulted in over 3,000 deaths and millions displaced. The Times of India · Mar 26
"Undeniable harm": When ICE comes to town, students stay home Data in Charlotte, Chicago, Minneapolis, California, Florida and Texas show thousands were suddenly absent when agents showed up.. Axios · Mar 26
Fetterman Rejects Polling Showing Him Deep Underwater With Democrats, But Acknowledges: 'I Am More Popular With Republicans' Democratic Sen. John Fetterman rejected a poll showing him deep underwater with Democratic voters, but acknowledged being more popular with Republicans at the moment. Latin Times · Mar 26
‘$100,000 diamond ring’: House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick accused of misusing COVID funds for personal expenses US Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces intense scrutiny over allegations of misusing COVID-19 relief funds. Prosecutors claim millions intended for pandemic aid were diverted for her campaign and personal use, including a $100,000 diamond ring. The Democrat denies wrongdoing, but the case has sparked calls for disciplinary action, potentially including expulsion… The Times of India · Mar 26
Prediction Markets Now Face Major Potential Ban on Most Popular Betting Targets Proposed legislation is taking aim at prediction markets, promising to ban transactions on sports, politics, news, and entertainment. International Business Times · Mar 26
Trump Has Reportedly Told Aides Iran War is 'In Final Stages', Says Conflict is 'Distracting' Him From Other Priorities Donald Trump has told advisers he believes the war with Iran is in its "final stages" and has privately described the conflict as a distraction from domestic priorities, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 26
Mexican Government Says Over a Dozen Nationals Have Died Under ICE Custody: 'Unacceptable' The Mexican government is demanding its U.S. counterpart to conduct extensive investigation into the deaths of over a dozen nationals who have died under ICE custody since the beginning of the Trump administration. Latin Times · Mar 26
Investigating FISA Abuses in Crossfire Hurricane Ten years later, we're still not done Reason · Mar 26
Miserable Idaho Republican says budget slashed by Trump: ‘What programs do we cut?’ Hope you like potholes, Idaho! We Got This Covered · Mar 26
Trump's Alleged Disclosure of Classified Map Mid-Flight Fuels Washington Tensions : A 2023 memo from Special Counsel Jack Smith reveals allegations that Donald Trump showed a classified map to passengers on a 2022 private flight. Representative Jamie Raskin has demanded answers from AG Pam Bondi regarding the potential breach of US national security secrets. The White House has dismissed the… International Business Times UK · Mar 26
Trump Health Scare: Rambling 'Gift From Iran' Comments Spark Fresh Fears Over President's Mental Fitness Donald Trump's rambling 'gift from Iran' comments spark fresh fears about his health and mental fitness during a tense moment in the Iran conflict. International Business Times UK · Mar 26
‘Emergency situation’: Trump says he will order payments to TSA agents amid turmoil at US airports – as it happened President says he will order new DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin to pay TSA immediately as Congress remains deadlocked over DHS funding The Guardian - US · Mar 26
This congressman says Muslims ‘don’t belong’ in the US. How does he keep winning a district with so many? Andy Ogles’ election victories in Tennessee are a product of an electoral system broken by gerrymandering The Guardian - US · Mar 26
The Times of India · Mar 26 Mar-a-Loss: Amid Iran war, Donald Trump faces embarrassing electoral defeat in Florida ahead of 2026 midterms Amid a protracted war with Iran and a presidency still defined by scale and confrontation, Trump now finds himself confronting one such moment, an embarrassing loss in a district that includes Mar-a-Lago.
The Guardian - US · Mar 26 Epstein survivor who voted for Trump says she now fears ‘we’re not going to get justice’ Jena Lisa Jones says she backed Trump in 2024 election because of his campaign promises to release Epstein files
International Business Times UK · Mar 26 Bernie Sanders Reveals 15 Billionaires Spent $433M to Buy Elections, Musk Family Leading Top Donations Uncover the influence of billionaires like the Musk family on US midterm elections with $433M in donations. Learn about Bernie Sanders' push for campaign finance reform and the effects of Citizens United.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Louisiana's crawfish industry feels the pinch of limits on foreign workers Louisiana officials warn that the state's $300 million crawfish industry faces dire economic consequences because of a shortage of temporary seasonal workers via the H-2B visa program
The Independent UK · Mar 26 A sweeping Idaho bill would criminalize transgender bathroom use in private businesses Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a crime for transgender people to use bathrooms matching their gender identity, even in private businesses
The Times of India · Mar 26 'They'll be killed by their own people or us': Trump says Iran 'afraid' to admit it wants a deal President Trump asserted Iran desires a deal but fears its own people and the US. He highlighted decisive military actions against Iran's nuclear ambitions, claiming US systems intercepted 100 missiles. Trump criticized past administrations for inaction and vowed to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat, comparing it to 'cutting out cancer'.
International Business Times UK · Mar 26 Mississippi Moving Its HQ Uncovers KKK Robes and Member Lists Hidden in a State Office Closet A routine move by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety revealed a suitcase filled with Ku Klux Klan artefacts, sparking questions about historical infiltration of violent ideologies.
Reason · Mar 26 Additional Testimony Against the Proposed "Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act" I submitted some additional testimony to a House subcommittee, in response to questions from Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon.
Reason · Mar 26 What Would Have Been Justice Scalia's Legacy If He Survived Into The Trump Presidency? Richard Re poses thought provoking questions about a Scalia counterfactual on Earth 2.0.
Axios · Mar 26 "No one's comfortable": Jeffries faces threat of revolt on ousting one of his members "There will be a lot of pressure on us to actually do something," one House Democrat predicted.
Axios · Mar 25 Senate locked in staring contest on DHS as insults fly "It's not even close to being real," Thune said of Democrats' counteroffer.