Trump shares article that claims launching Iran war prevented another Holocaust The administration has been vague about the extent of Iran’s nuclear program The Independent UK · Mar 19
Appropriators meet as deadline set for Homeland Security deal Senate Majority Leader John Thune set a deadline of next week for resolving the Homeland Security Department funding standoff, as Senate appropriators of both parties held a face-to-face meeting Thursday with White House “border czar” Tom Homan. Thune, a South Dakota Republican, said the meeting — the first of its… Roll Call · 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. The Independent UK · Mar 19
DHS Contractors Told White House Corey Lewandowski Sought Payments Tied to Contracts: 'Blazing Red Flag' Internal records recently reviewed by ProPublica show Lewandowski's signature on major DHS spending decisions, often reviewing agreements above $100,000 Latin Times · Mar 19
Trump Team "Grinding Away On Banger Memes" To Sell Iran War: Report The White House has been using TikTok-style videos of missile strikes spliced into movie clips and video games as part of its communication strategy International Business Times · Mar 19
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. Axios · Mar 19
'Dementia Don' Strikes Again: 'Clueless' Donald Trump Fuels Health Rumors After St. Patrick's Day Gaffe Trump's misgendering of Ireland's Catherine Connolly at a St. Patrick's Day summit has sparked backlash and renewed debate over his cognitive health and judgment. International Business Times UK · Mar 19
White House Ruthlessly Hits Back At Jamie Lee Curtis After Her Blunt Diversity Statement During a film festival, the actress and LGBTQ+ advocate slammed the Trump administration for "trying to erase" diversity and inclusivity. Bored Panda · Mar 19
Seven U.S. allies back potential Strait of Hormuz coalition The U.K. led the charge, but the statement is only symbolic for now. Axios · Mar 19
'Aliens.gov' Registered: White House Sparks Global Frenzy Over Secret UFO Files Author Michael Wolff warns that Donald Trump's second term is facing a 'political catastrophe' amid a deepening war with Iran and a collapse in public approval. International Business Times UK · Mar 19
Is This The End For Donald Trump? POTUS Allegedly 'Cannot Recover' As Approval Ratings Sink Amid Iran War Crisis With the Iran war escalating and a new poll putting Donald Trump 14 points underwater, author Michael Wolff warns the president's second term is sliding from crisis to 'political catastrophe.' International Business Times UK · Mar 19
Trump’s lunch for his biggest memecoin holders is going ahead. One attendee plans to come back despite ‘Walmart steak’ at previous meal The White House said Trump’s attendance at the “most exclusive crypto and business in the world” is not confirmed. Fortune · Mar 19
The hottest sports ticket in the land? It’s the UFC fight at the White House Even well-connected MAGA politicians haven’t been able to secure tickets, according to a report The Independent UK · Mar 19
Senior Trump official who spoke out against Israel under investigation by FBI, facing lengthy prison sentence The White House dismisses his claim of Israeli pressure on Trump as "absurd". We Got This Covered · Mar 19
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says A senior administration official says the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war
International Business Times UK · Mar 19 Netizens Think US Government's Purchase of Domain Aliens Dot Gov is Not for Aliens, It's For Immigrants The US government's registration of the domain aliens.gov has prompted online speculation about its purpose, with some netizens saying it's more likely tied to immigration than extraterrestrials.
The Times of India · Mar 19 Gloves off in DC: Trump’s UFC night has everyone chasing seats, calls it ‘hottest ticket’ President Trump is promoting a high-profile UFC event on the White House lawn, dubbed UFC Freedom 250, for June 14. The "hottest ticket" event, coinciding with his birthday and Flag Day, has generated intense interest from donors and lawmakers. While 5,000 VIP seats were planned, many will go to military…
Axios · Mar 19 D.C.'s hottest ticket: Trump's UFC fight night Donors, lobbyists, members of Congress and well-connected fans are clamoring for tickets.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Democrats storm out of ‘infuriating’ Pam Bondi briefing on Epstein files release Opposition angered by attorney general’s non-committal answers at House Oversight Committee session
Axios · Mar 19 Scoreboard on every street: Gas heads for $4 per gallon due to Iran war The most visible barometer for many Americans of how it's going in Iran may well be the price posted at the gas station down the street.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Pentagon asks White House to approve $200B request to Congress for Iran war: report The Pentagon had already reportedly spent more than $11.3 billion in the first six days of the Iran war
The Times of India · Mar 19 US mulls troop deployment to 'secure' Strait of Hormuz; how much funding will Pentagon need to fun the war? The United States is weighing a significant expansion of military operations in the Gulf as the war with Iran intensifies, with plans under discussion to secure the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Trump’s former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation for sharing classified information: reports Reports of the investigation come one day after Kent resigned from his post over opposition to the war in Iran
The Guardian - US · Mar 19 Trump news at a glance: president’s war on Iran is pulling billions from the US till US spent $11.3bn on bombs in the first six days of the US and Israel’s joint attack on Iran – key US politics stories from 18 March 2026 at a glance
International Business Times UK · Mar 18 Is Melania Trump Copying Michelle Obama? FLOTUS Hit By 'Plagiarism' Slurs Over Green Fountain Melania Trump's St Patrick's Day green fountain post revives plagiarism accusations against Michelle Obama traditions, from 2016 speeches to Rose Garden dinners. Online critics pounce, but intent stays murky.