Iran warns U.S. voters that the Pentagon’s $200 billion request is just the start of a $1,000,000,000,000 war bill Great use of US taxpayer money! We Got This Covered · Mar 19
US states sue Trump EPA over decision to repeal bedrock climate finding Lawsuit says rescission of endangerment finding – which ruled greenhouse gases threaten public health – was illegal The Guardian - US · Mar 19
Pentagon bans its own publication from attending Pete Hegseth’s morning press conference Stars and Stripes has been continuously publishing its newspaper for U.S. military members since World War II The Independent UK · Mar 19
Morning Mail: Iran threats stoke global alarm, cyclone Narelle poised to hit Queensland, One Nation’s Rinehart flights queried Tehran says it will show ‘zero restraint’ amid fear of years-long impact on energy supplies; tropical cyclone winds hit 250km/h The Guardian - AU · Mar 19
Trump Reportedly Considering Sending Thousands Of Additional Troops To Middle East To Strengthen Iran War Operation The Trump administration is considering sending thousands of additional troops to the Middle East to support the war operation in Iran, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 19
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Mulls Lifting Sanctions on Iranian Oil Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Trump administration is considering temporarily lifting sanctions on roughly 140 million barrels of Iranian crude already sitting on tankers at sea. International Business Times · Mar 19
Two dozen states, 10 cities sue EPA over repeal of 'endangerment' finding central to climate fight Two dozen states, along with more than a dozen cities and counties, sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, challenging the Trump administration’s repeal of a scientific finding that had been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change The Independent UK · Mar 19
Sanders looks to block sale of bombs to Israel Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Thursday filed three joint resolutions to block a pending sale of nearly $659 million worth of weapons — including 22,000 bombs — to Israel after the Trump administration this month told lawmakers it would use emergency measures to bypass congressional review of the sale. The… Roll Call · Mar 19
Netanyahu says Iran being ‘decimated’ as he and Trump are ‘protecting the entire world’ Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised his alliance with Donald Trump during the Iran war and said Tehran is now “weaker than ever”. Netanyahu said in a press conference on Thursday that Israel and the US "are winning and Iran is being decimated". He added that Israeli and US… The Independent UK · Mar 19
Crude Oil Prices Erase Gains on Hopes US to Add Supplies to Oil Markets April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.18 (-0.19%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.0286 (+0.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell back from early highs on Thursday and settled mixed, with gasoline climbing to a 3.5-year high. Escalation of the Iran war is... Barchart · Mar 19
Fifa issues decisions on Iran’s World Cup request and Israel complaint Gianni Infantino said Fifa wants the World Cup to go ahead as scheduled The Independent UK · Mar 19
‘Iran war is Europe’s war’, says former Trump security advisor Trump’s former national security advisor has slammed European leaders’ inaction on the war in Iran as a “mistake” that invites the US president to halt support for Ukraine against Russia’s full-scale invasion. Euronews · Mar 19
Mexican Teenager in Florida Becomes Youngest Death Under ICE Custody Since Trump's Return to Office A 19-year-old Mexican national has died in ICE custody in Florida, becoming the latest confirmed death in detention this year and the youngest since President Trump's return to office in January 2025. Latin Times · Mar 19
Comey subpoenaed in alleged "grand conspiracy" against Trump The former FBI director and other targets have called the investigation political persecution. Axios · Mar 19
Barchart · Mar 19 Is U.S. Natural Gas Entering a New Era? The wars in Ukraine and Iran have changed the global natural gas market. The U.S. was the top natural gas exporter in 2025, and exports are likely to continue increasing in the coming years.
The Guardian - US · Mar 19 Strike on Iran gasfield exposes US-Israel rift as Trump claims he did not know US president says he told Netanyahu ‘don’t do that’ as he distances himself from attack that has angered Gulf allies
The Mary Sue · Mar 19 Trump Preparing New Aliens Website, Still Waiting For Them to Do Something About The Files I want to believe?
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Trump team accused of ‘largest fraud’ in immigration history by taking $1 billion in fees from migrants Recent Trump administration policies have stalled visa and legal status applications for citizens of 92 countries, hitting nations that send half of all legal immigrants to the U.S.
Texas Observer · Mar 19 How the Prairieland ‘Antifa’ Verdict Threatens the Anti-Trump Resistance Last week's convictions related to a July 4 ICE detention center demonstration raise red flags about the right to protest. “This can happen to you, and if they can do it to you, they will.”
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During the shutdown, nobody knows. The wait times at airport security checkpoints have become a guessing game during the shutdown of a single U.S. government department
The Independent UK · Mar 19 The View audience bursts into laughter after guest host claims Trump ‘does not get coerced by other nations’ Sara Eisen’s comments come after the director of National Counterterrorism Center resigned over the president’s decision to take the US into war with Iran
The Guardian - US · Mar 19 Trump mocks Japan about Pearl Harbor in response to question about Iran war US president was meeting with Japanese PM when he said: ‘Who knows better about surprise than Japan?’
The Guardian - US · Mar 19 Immigration judge denies asylum claim for Liam Conejo Ramos and his family Attorney says family of detained preschooler is ‘very disappointed’ with ruling and is appealing to federal board
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19 Iran says it will show ‘zero restraint’ if energy infrastructure is targeted again Foreign minister issues warning after Israeli attack on South Pars gasfield, as Qatar reels from retaliatory strike
The Times of India · Mar 19 16,000 missiles, a vengeful Iran, and an AI race America cannot afford to lose: 2026 threat assessment, explained The 2026 Annual Threat Assessment warns of escalating global threats: a five-fold rise in missiles targeting the US, Iran seeking revenge, North Korea’s expanding arsenal, and China’s race for AI dominance. While highlighting persistent cyber, space, and nuclear challenges, the report credits Trump for border security and de-escalation efforts, noting…