Why the Iran war is no closer to ending – despite Trump’s energy strikes pause IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 23
California sheriff running for governor seizes over 650,000 ballots from 2025 election Republican Chad Bianco investigating Prop 50 vote despite officials denying claims of ballots being cast unlawfully The Guardian - US · Mar 23
Trump Installs Columbus Statue at White House and Hails Him a 'Hero' Despite Pushback from Indigenous Groups President Trump installs a Columbus statue at the White House, with officials saying he sees the 15th-century explorer as a 'hero' and a figure worth celebrating. International Business Times UK · Mar 23
Is the UK demanding decades of rent from the US if it leaves NATO? The transcript of a fake speech allegedly made by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been posted online, raising questions about whether NATO countries pay rent when stationing military personnel in a fellow member state. Euronews · Mar 23
Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown Federal immigration officers have been seen at the Atlanta airport after President Donald Trump said he’d deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country The Independent UK · Mar 23
Gold and silver plunge and then recover after Trump's Iran talks statement Middle East conflict was supposed to boost precious metals. Instead, oil and rate fears have sent silver crashing 40%, and gold is feeling it too. Euronews · Mar 23
Downing Street welcomes ‘postponement’ of US strikes on Iranian power plants Donald Trump had threatened to obliterate Iran’s power plants if it did not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz by just before midnight on Monday. Evening Standard · Mar 23
John Fetterman's Net Approval Dropped By More Than 100 Points Since His Election In Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman has seen his approval level plummet by more than 100 points since he was elected three years ago, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 23
Oil prices retreat and markets pull out of nosedive on US-Iran talk hopes Brent crude swiftly fell as much as 10% after President Donald Trump said the US would pause strikes for five days. Evening Standard · Mar 23
Senate minority leader rejects Trump’s ultimatum over strict voter ID law amid DHS shutdown – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Mar 23
Markets bet on three interest rate hikes as Iran stance threatens inflation shock for UK Rising oil and gas prices are expected to damage Western economies and traders have betted on rates to go up throughout the year The Independent UK · Mar 23
Trump’s ‘Venezuela solution’ to Cuba would see the island nation returned to a client state The U.S. and Cuban governments have been at odds since the conclusion of the Cuban Revolution 67 years ago. Yet despite pressure, embargoes and various CIA plots, the communist government in Havana has resisted the wishes of its very powerful neighbor separated by just 90 miles (145 kilometers) of water. The Conversation · Mar 23
The ever-evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans In 2024, Donald Trump dramatically improved his performance among nearly all groups of voters from four years earlier. Trump’s growth among Hispanic voters was especially notable, increasing by more than 10 points from 2020 to 2024, at least according to exit polls. The Conversation · Mar 23
Oil prices tumble and markets rebound after Trump announces Iran strike pause Brent crude swiftly fell as much as 10% after President Donald Trump said the US would pause strikes for five days. The Independent UK · Mar 23
The Independent UK · Mar 23 The Latest: Supreme Court will decide whether states can keep counting late mail ballots The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether states can continue to count late-arriving mail ballots — an election issue targeted by President Donald Trump
The Independent UK · Mar 23 As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key Use of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications
Fortune · Mar 23 It took 200 years for national debt to hit $1 trillion, annual interest alone now exceeds that—a 'crushing legacy we must reverse,' says budget chair “Here’s the sad, sobering, and stunning truth: Despite the urgency of our fiscal crisis, Congress is paralyzed—unable to meet the urgency of the moment.”
We Got This Covered · Mar 23 Markwayne Mullin’s ‘terrifying’ secret plan with a Democrat could rip apart Trump’s hardline vision His past actions painted a different picture.
Latin Times · Mar 23 Colombian President Petro Takes Aim At Marco Rubio: 'Being Latino Is Not About Trampling Over Each Other' Colombian President Gustavo Petro took aim at Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he continues to criticize the Trump administration's foreign policy.
Euronews · Mar 23 EU pushes early gas refills while easing storage targets on Iran war Goal is to avoid panic buying while ensuring that EU countries' gas storage is replenished by next winter. The European Commission also told member states to refill below the 90% level set by law in 2022.
Fortune · Mar 23 Markets in meltdown after Trump threatens major escalation in the war against Iran Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
Axios · Mar 23 U.S. negotiating with senior Iranian official: Trump The pause creates a five-day diplomatic window.
International Business Times UK · Mar 23 NATO Expects Europe to Unite on Iran War as Trump Calls Them 'Cowards' Amid Oil, Market Chaos As the Middle East crisis deepens, Europe grapples with tough decisions amid rising tensions with NATO and the US. Discover the latest developments and their impact on global markets.
The Times of India · Mar 23 From 48-hour ultimatum to 5-day pause: Trump cites ‘productive’ US-Iran talks, halts strikes on energy infrastructure US President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause on planned military strikes against Iran, citing "very good and productive" talks. This follows a 48-hour ultimatum to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran stated the strait remains open to non-enemy vessels, prioritizing diplomacy but demanding an end to aggression. The…
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Trump calls off Iran energy site strikes after ‘productive’ talks IN FULL