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Donald Trump just sparked a high-stakes vicious feud with a former governor over a “vile” post about former FBI Director Mueller’s death

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie didn’t hold back on March 22, calling President Donald Trump’s response to the death of former FBI Director Robert Mueller akin to “what a child does” after the president posted he was “glad” Mueller was deceased. The comments from Christie immediately sparked a fresh,…

The Mary Sue

Stephen Miller is Most Unpopular Political Figure In The U.S.: Rand Paul, Scott Bessent and Pam Bondi Follow

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller ranks as the most unpopular political figure in the United States, according to a new polling average cited by Migrant Insider

Latin Times

Putin is the real winner in Trump’s Iran war as it puts Russian oil back on the map

Washington's attempt to stabilize oil markets may be fueling the one economy it spent years trying to cripple.

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‘We’ve never seen this level of incompetence:’ Sen. Chris Murphy shuts down funding requests for Iran War

In a Meet the Press interview, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy explained how the ongoing war is helping both Russia and Iran.

The Mary Sue

As Trump celebrates Robert Mueller’s death, an old clip of JD Vance resurfaces, highlighting this administration’s hypocrisy

Donald Trump is not known for being the most empathetic, especially toward those not in his good books, and he is demonstrating this once again. After it was announced that Robert Mueller had passed away on March 20, 2026, several influential figures extended their condolences to the former FBI director…

The Mary Sue

Strike in Iraq reportedly kills seven fighters – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Scott Bessent Defends Trump's Mueller Death Post — Empathy Plea Sparks Fury

Scott Bessent defends Trump's reaction to Robert Mueller's death, urging empathy and sparking outrage across parties as critics question leadership tone and political double standards.

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Treasury Secretary denies Americans will pay for Trump’s war in Iran

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The Independent UK

Scott Bessent says people should have ‘empathy’ for Trump after president celebrated Robert Mueller’s death

Bessent said the president was impacted by a 2022 raid on Mar-a-Lago – which Mueller was not a part of

The Independent UK

Bessent promises Americans won’t face tax hikes to fund Trump’s war in Iran: ‘We have plenty’

Treasury secretary won’t say where Congress will find $200 billion for Iran war but says government has money to spare

The Independent UK

Iran war not to end soon? Treasury's Bessent says US has 'plenty of money to fund this war'

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the United States has "plenty of money to fund" its war against Iran, asserting that President Donald Trump is keeping "all options on the table" amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

The Times of India

Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops

President Donald Trump is sending mixed messages about the U.S. war with Iran, and that's raising even more questions about the direction of the conflict and his administration's strategy

The Independent UK

US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea in bid to ease supply pressures

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says move will bring 140m barrels to market but insists Tehran will not benefit

The Guardian - US

GOP Rep. Celebrates Investigation Of Gustavo Petro: 'Colombians Are Tired That a Criminal Addict Is In Charge'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez celebrated news of an investigation of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying he will "have to face the consequences of his pathetic, illegal actions before the U.S. judiciary."

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The Independent UK

Republican demands Iran pay for Trump attacks with war costing an estimated $1B a day

Congressman Scott Perry suggests Tehran should foot the bill for the brutal airstrikes it has suffered

Latin Times

U.S. Prosecutors Reportedly Investigating Colombian President Petro Over Potential Ties With Cartels

U.S. prosecutors are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro over potential ties with drug-trafficking organizations, according to a new report.

International Business Times UK

Kevin O'Leary Predicts Who Will Control the Strait of Hormuz After the Middle East War Subsides

Kevin O'Leary predicts a multinational coalition will seize control of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure energy security after the 2026 Middle East war. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent considers 'unsanctioning' 140 million barrels of Iranian oil to curb soaring global prices.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to ‘completely close’ Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum

Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz has been met with threats from Iran

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The Guardian - US

US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, treasury secretary says

Scott Bessent says actions will increase oil supply and bring down prices, but long-term effects in question

International Business Times UK

Benjamin Netanyahu Is Dead Rumours Explained: Truth Behind 'Cafe Video' as Deepfake Experts Step In

As online rumours declared Benjamin Netanyahu dead, AI‑generated clips, fake screenshots and misread TV moments turned a wartime information gap into a global conspiracy. This long read unpicks how the story spread and what eventually punctured it.

International Business Times

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.

Evening Standard

Stocks close down as oil rises and gold retreats

The FTSE 100 index closed down 241.79 points, 2.4%, at 10,063.50.

Axios

The U.S. weighs lifting Iranian oil sanctions to keep price in check

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that the U.S. may unsanction Iranian oil on the water.

Fortune

'Blackmail is also not what I wish for': America’s allies are ghosting Trump on Strait of Hormuz

The price of oil sank Monday after Bessent said the U.S. “allowed” tankers to cross, despite the lack of assistance.

Euronews

US Treasury chief calls Paris talks with China 'very good' before Trump-Xi summit

High-level US and Chinese officials have wrapped up two days of economic discussions in Paris, with the US Secretary of Treasury describing the sessions as productive ahead of President Trump's visit to China.

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