Miserable Idaho Republican says budget slashed by Trump: ‘What programs do we cut?’ Hope you like potholes, Idaho! We Got This Covered · Mar 26
Senator Murphy Alleges 'Corrupt' Insider Trading After £1.17 Billion Futures Bet Placed Minutes Before Trump's Iran Post An anonymous trader's massive futures trades just before Trump's Iran strike pause announcement have sparked insider trading allegations from a US senator and a Nobel Prize-winning economist. International Business Times UK · Mar 26
The trades before Trump’s reversal Unusually timed trades around Trump’s Iran announcement have raised questions about who knew what and when Salon · Mar 26
Melania Trump Introduces Humanoid Robot at White House Summit and Envisions AI Educators in Every Home A humanoid robot escorted First Lady Melania Trump at the White House, marking a historic moment as she advocated for AI in education during the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit. International Business Times UK · Mar 26
Pentagon prepares for massive ‘final blow’ on Iran that could include ground troops and bombing campaign: report The plans come as Trump warned Iran to make a deal to end the war ‘before it’s too late’ The Independent UK · Mar 26
Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy It aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on women's sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games The Independent UK · Mar 26
Jared Kushner's Peace Envoy Role Collides With £3.9 Billion Fundraising Push in the Middle East Amid Iran War Explore controversy as Jared Kushner faces scrutiny over £3.9B Gulf fundraising during US diplomacy, sparking conflict-of-interest concerns and a congressional probe. International Business Times UK · Mar 26
Cuban President Says He's Open To Conversation About 'How The U.S. Can Participate In The Economy' Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said he's open to having conversations about "how the U.S. can participate" in the island's economy, but as long as Washington D.C. doesn't question its "sovereignty" or "political system." Latin Times · Mar 26
'Crushing show of force': US plans 'final blow' against Iran amid Trump's 'get serious' ultimatum The United States is weighing what officials describe as a potential “final blow” against Iran, with plans under discussion ranging from a sweeping bombing campaign to risky ground operations deep inside the country, according to an Axios report citing multiple sources familiar. The Times of India · Mar 26
Republicans Shut Down Congress to 'Protect' Trump Jr. From Testifying About His Firm's £484M Pentagon Windfall Explore the controversy as House Republicans block a subpoena for Donald Trump Jr. over a $620M Pentagon loan tied to his venture-backed firm, raising oversight concerns. International Business Times UK · 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
Putin’s spring offensive in Ukraine has begun. Experts warn Trump has given Russia a window of opportunity IN FOCUS: With Russia funding its war effort through financial gains from the close of the Strait of Hormuz, and amping up attacks while Trump’s eye is turned towards the Middle East, experts tell Maira Butt that this is a very delicate moment for Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 26
Millions are protesting – but boycotts might be key to changing government policies The organizers of the estimated 3,000 “No Kings” protests, rallies and other events planned for March 28, 2026, say they expect that the protests will be the largest such mass mobilization in U.S. history. The Conversation · Mar 26
Iran reportedly allows Spanish ships to transit Hormuz strait due to position on war The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes and before the war carried around a fifth of global oil supply and key liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf. Euronews · Mar 26
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Gavin Newsom responds after Trump uses Cabinet meeting to call him stupid: Live updates During the meeting, which ran for more than 90 minutes, Trump delved into a lengthy rant about Sharpies
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Bill Maher will win the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain humor prize following White House denial The Kennedy Center says Bill Maher will win the prestigious Mark Twain humor prize
TechRadar · Mar 26 Trump names Huang, Ellison, Dell Zuckerberg and more on new White House council to help 'the Golden Age of Innovation' PCAST will reportedly help advise the President on 'strengthening American leadership in science and technology'.
The Conversation · Mar 26 Supreme Court’s tariff decision still leaves a ‘mess’ for companies trying to grab refunds U.S. companies stung by President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs had hoped for relief when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February 2026 in their favor. But settling on a remedy – namely, rebate checks from the government – may be an even bigger headache.
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.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Long lines at airports just the start as official warns DHS shutdown will impact hit cyber security and the World Cup Airport chaos is tip of the iceberg as problems related to lengthy shutdown of critical services cause mounting concern
The Guardian - US · Mar 26 Pro-Israel Democrats decry settler violence in West Bank amid attacks on Palestinians Aipac-backed lawmakers denounce ‘extremist’ violence in West Bank as support for Israel becomes a political liability
Euronews · Mar 26 IRGC navy chief Alireza Tangsiri killed in 'precise and lethal operation,' Israel says The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes and before the war carried around a fifth of global oil supply and key liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Two dead in Abu Dhabi as US-Iran war intensifies despite peace talk claims Two people killed in the Emrati capital as Iran says initial response to US peace proposal not positive
Axios · Mar 26 Trump tells Iran to "get serious" in negotiations "before it is too late" Trump's five-day pause on energy strikes nears its end.
Fortune · Mar 26 America is handing its mRNA lead to China—and RFK Jr. is to blame Political interference is driving biotech investment overseas, and U.S. patients and workers will pay the price.