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UK Authorizes US Use of Bases for Iran Strikes
The United Kingdom has given the U.S. authorization to use its military bases to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, following a ministers' meeting.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:39:01 EDTTrump: 'Very Close' to Winding Down in Iran; Outlines Objectives on Truth Social
President Donald Trump said Friday the United States is "getting very close" to achieving its military objectives against Iran, writing in a lengthy Truth Social post that U.S. forces are nearing completion of a sweeping campaign targeting Tehran's military and strategic...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:44:54 EDTNewsmax, DirecTV File Emergency Petition With FCC
A coalition that includes Newsmax, DirecTV, the Communications Workers of America and several state cable and broadband associations asked the FCC on Friday to immediately halt its approval of Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of Tegna.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:00:35 EDTSupreme Court Revives Evangelical Free Speech Suit
The Supreme Court on Friday revived a lawsuit from an evangelical Christian barred from demonstrating in Mississippi after authorities say he shouted insults at people over a loudspeaker.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:44:40 EDTDEA Names Colombia Leader 'Priority Target' as Prosecutors Probe Ties to Drug Traffickers
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been designated a "priority target" by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as federal prosecutors in New York probe his alleged ties to drug traffickers, according to people familiar with the matter and records seen by The...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:50:53 EDTIran Threatens Global Attacks as Spring Break Kicks Off
A senior spokesman for Iran's armed forces warned Friday that U.S. and Israeli officials could be targeted worldwide, including at recreational and tourist venues.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:46:53 EDTWhite House Pushes Congress to Override State AI Laws
The White House is calling on Congress to override state-level artificial intelligence laws and adopt a lighter federal regulatory approach.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:22:54 EDTHouse GOP Delays FISA Vote Amid Bipartisan Pushback
House Republican leaders have delayed a planned vote to renew key foreign surveillance powers until April, as resistance in both parties complicates passage and raises the prospect of a late scramble before the authority sunsets next month.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:06:08 EDTHamas Considers Weapons Surrender in Gaza Deal
Hamas is weighing a proposal from President Donald Trump's Board of Peace that would require the group to surrender all weapons in exchange for Gaza's reconstruction, The New York Times reported.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:05:05 EDTWall St Falls Sharply as Mideast War Fuels Inflation Fear
Wall Street ended sharply lower Friday, with losses in heavyweights Nvidia and Microsoft, as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran entered its fourth week, deepening worries about inflation and the potential for higher interest rates.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:37 EDTDr. Crandall to Newsmax: New Cholesterol Guidelines
New cholesterol guidelines are encouraging doctors to rethink when patients should be screened and treated for heart disease risk — shifting the focus to earlier prevention.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:06:22 EDTUnidentified Drones Target US Military Sites
Unidentified drone activity over sensitive U.S. military installations is raising fresh alarm as America remains locked in its conflict with Iran.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:49:50 EDTTrump Delays Bank Citizenship Order as Industry Resists
President Donald Trump's administration has delayed a proposed executive order that could have forced banks to gather more information about customers' immigration status after major financial institutions and community lenders pushed back on the idea.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:55:38 EDTTSA Staffing Crisis Threatens Passenger Air Travel
Eviction notices. Vehicle repossessions. Empty refrigerators and overdrawn bank accounts.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:36:23 EDTUS, Ukraine to Hold Miami Talks on Drone Deal
U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators will hold talks in Miami on Saturday that a source familiar with the matter said could lay the groundwork for another meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:19:46 EDTTrump Moves to Shield Army-Navy Game From Playoff Overlap
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order aimed at protecting the Army-Navy football game from being overshadowed by the expanding college football postseason, declaring that no College Football Playoff or other postseason game should be broadcast in...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:24:59 EDT7.7 Million Student Loan Borrowers Default on $181 Billion in Debt
Nearly 8 million federal student loan borrowers had fallen into default by the end of last year, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Education, underscoring the growing strain of student debt as pandemic-era relief programs fade...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:31:13 EDTTrump: NATO a 'Paper Tiger' on Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Friday blasted NATO and key European allies, calling the alliance "a paper tiger" and accusing its members of cowardice for refusing to back efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz while the United States and Israel continue military strikes against Iran.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:35:45 EDTTrump: There Are No Leaders in Iran Left to Talk To
President Donald Trump said Friday that ongoing strikes have effectively wiped out Iran's leadership, leaving the U.S. with no one to negotiate with as the conflict continues. Speaking at the White House, Trump said "there's nobody to talk to" after U.S. and Israeli strikes...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:06 EDTZelenskyy: Ukraine Using Its Drone Expertise to Help 5 Countries Against Iran Attacks
Ukrainian officials are helping five countries in the Middle East and Gulf region counter attacks on their territory by Iranian drones, while the U.S. and European countries are among others who have requested support, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said...
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