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March 2026

Trump Says U.K. and Others Should Go to Strait of Hormuz and 'Take' Oil

Donald TrumpuS President
All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,
Karoline Leavittpress Secretary
The full reopening of the Strait is something the Administration is working towards, but the core objectives of the operation have been clearly defined for the American people by the Commander in Chief,

Hegseth Says U.S. Will 'Negotiate With Bombs' Until Iran Cease-Fire Deal Is Reached

Donald Trumppresident
The U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us,
Pete Hegsethdefense Secretary
We don’t want to have to do more militarily than we have to, but I didn’t mean it flippantly when I said in the meantime we’ll negotiate with bombs. Our job is to ensure that we compel Iran to realize that this new regime, this regime in charge, is in a better place if they make a deal,
Our adversary right now thinks there are 15 different ways we can come at them with boots on the ground. And guess what? There are,
Pete Hegsethdefense Secretary
If Iran is wise, they will cut a deal,
The range of military options that those forces can offer are extensive, not the least of which is Iran should note that they’re out there and they are a pressure point so they should carefully consider at the diplomatic level—not my job as the chairman but, at the diplomatic level—what’s in front of them,

Trump Official Says ICE Could Stay at Airports Even as TSA Gets Paid

Thousands of TSA employees, who as essential workers are expected to work without pay during the shutdown, called out sick, with many taking on other jobs to make ends meet, resulting in travelers trapped in long lines at airport security checkpoints

Tom Homanwhite House Border Czar
It depends how many T.S.A. agents come back to work,
I can understand the TSA union’s position,

Here's What Trump Has Said About Seizing Iran's Key Oil Hub Kharg Island

The U.S. President’s threat comes as oil continues to be used as a geopolitical bargaining chip in the Iran war which is in its 31st day

Donald Trumppresident
Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t. We have a lot of options,
Donald Trumppresident
To be honest with you, my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran but some stupid people back in the U.S. say: ‘Why are you doing that?’ But they’re stupid people,
I’d be harsh on Iran. They’ve been beating us psychologically, making us look a bunch of fools.”
If I want to be President, then I’ll be President.”
Donald Trumppresident
We destroyed everything on the island except for the area where the oil is… we didn't want to do that, but we will do that,
One bullet shot at one of our men or ships and I’d do a number on Kharg Island. I’d go in and take it. Iran can’t even beat Iraq, yet they push the United States around. It’d be good for the world to take them on.”
Donald TrumpuS President
Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t,
To be honest with you, my favourite thing is to take the oil in Iran, but some stupid people back in the US say: ‘Why are you doing that?’ But they’re stupid people,

Why Iran Thinks It's Winning

A month into a conflict prosecuted by two far more powerful militaries, the Islamic Republic has not only survived, but appears poised to dictate the terms of how it ends

Alex Youngerintelligence officer
The reality is that the U.S. underestimated the task, and I think as of about two weeks ago lost the initiative to Iran.”
Saeid Golkariranian-American political scientist
That's the whole idea of trying to actually engage Qalibaf,
What exists now, in these wartime conditions, is only a façade of the old regime, and Mojtaba Khamenei is the window dressing. In today’s Iran, the Sepah rules alone at the top,
It is now, for all intents and purposes, a military regime,
Saeid Golkariranian-American political scientist
Yes, military bases have been targeted. A lot of military commanders have been killed. But from their point of view, they are winning the war,
Donald TrumpuS President
I’m not going through this to end up with another Khamenei. I want to be involved in the selection,
Rather than bringing down the regime, the campaign is, in several key respects, actually reinforcing it,
Mohammad Khatamipresident of Iran from 1997 to 2005
It is amazing,... that those who are capable and eager to achieve an honorable peace, if there is a way to achieve it, are being brutally attacked and assassinated.”
Saeid Golkariranian-American political scientist
They have been ready for this kind of war,
In practical terms,... this means the Trump administration may effectively be negotiating with an IRGC inner circle that has been involved in oppressing and killing the Iranian people at an industrial scale.”
Saeid Golkariranian-American political scientist
When they took Maduro out, everybody tried to save his own ass,

How Trump and Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard Differ on Iran Nuclear Issue

Donald Trumppresident
She's a little bit different in her thought process than me, but that doesn’t make somebody not available to serve,
Joe Kenttop counterterrorism official
I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby,
Most people are saying thank you very much for doing what you did,

White House: Reopening Strait of Hormuz Not Vital to Ending Iran War

Leavitt was asked at a White House press briefing on Monday whether Trump was willing to declare victory in Iran and end the war even if Iran continued to block most vessels from passing through the strait

There are countries around the world who ought be prepared to step up on this critical waterway as well. It's not just the United States Navy,
Karoline Leavittpress Secretary
The Pentagon has always stated four to six weeks as an estimated timeline for Operation Epic Fury,
Marco Rubiosecretary of State
It will be open because Iran agrees to abide by international law and not block the commercial waterway, or a coalition of nations around the world and the region, with the participation of the United States, will make sure that it’s open,
Karoline Leavittpress Secretary
The full reopening of the Strait is something the Administration is working towards, but the core objectives of the operation have been clearly defined for the American people by the Commander in Chief,

These Are the Journalists Israel Has Killed Since the Start of the Iran War

Press freedom groups have sounded the alarm following a spate of apparently targeted killings by Israel of journalists in Lebanon

Paul Morcosinformation Minister
We adhere to international agreements that prioritize positive distinction for journalists, ensuring their protection and neutrality in times of war,
Sara QudahcPJ Regional Director
CPJ is investigating this latest attack on journalists in Lebanon which has been an increasingly deadly zone for journalists, despite their status as civilians who must not be targeted,
Anthony BellangeriFJ General Secretary
Journalists are civilians protected by international humanitarian law. By deliberately targeting these three media professionals, the State of Israel is once again seriously violating this law,
The IFJ demands an independent international investigation so that those responsible can be identified and prosecuted,
Ali Shuaibresearcher
Unfortunately there isn’t really a picture of it, it was photoshopped.”

How Thieves Stole Paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse in a Three-Minute Art Heist

The incident is being investigated by Italy’s Carabinieri and the Cultural Heritage Protection Unit of Bologna

FBI Says Suspect in Michigan Synagogue Attack Was Inspired by Hezbollah

Authorities previously identified the suspect in the attack as Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41

This is the largest gathering place for Israelis in the state of Michigan in the United States. I have booby-trapped the car. I will forcefully enter and start shooting them. God willing, I will kill as many of them as I possibly can.”

Just Minutes of Hard Exercise May Cut Your Disease Risk, Study Says

Studies drawing on data from people wearing activity monitors on their wrists suggest that even very small amounts of light exercise, such as walking, have a noticeable health benefit

If you can speak comfortably, that means that you are still in the moderate zone,
This study goes further and covers a broader range of non-communicable diseases,
Four and a half minutes are associated with approximately 35 to 50% lower risk for incident cardiovascular disease,

Breaking Down the Astonishing Ending of Paradise Season 2

Season 2, which ended on Monday with a finale titled “Exodus,” has plenty of surprises

John Hobergamerican television producer and screenwriter
The fact that Sinatra has tasked Xavier with going to the bunker to do something with Alex will definitely come into play in some form next season,
John Hobergamerican television producer and screenwriter
We always knew we wanted Sinatra—a woman who kept the secrets—to have an even bigger one, and we thought it was cool that the secret was actually another place,
John Hobergamerican television producer and screenwriter
One of the great joys of this show is surprising the audience,
John Hobergamerican television producer and screenwriter
When she comes to believe that she’s seen her son — which she says is one of the ‘anomalies’ that could be signs that Alex has been successful at time manipulation — she has decided her second attempt at saving humanity through Alex must have worked. In her mind, her life's goal is complete. And when faced with the need for somebody to stay behind in the bunker and seal the bunker doors to contain the nuclear explosion, she knows she’s completed her purpose,
John Hobergamerican television producer and screenwriter
Seena Haddad and I had talked about putting it somewhere else,
John Hobergamerican television producer and screenwriter
In the moment, he’s thinking, ‘What the hell comes next?’ He’s spent the last half-decade desperate to have his family whole again. And now they’re finally together, but is it safe? Will they be okay? Can’t the guy just get a chance to relax?”
Go save the world, Agent Collins,
The audience will not be disappointed.”
Frank Sinatrathe day
It was genuinely painful for the writers when they realized she had to die,” but also that “you will see her next season—even when a character dies, they can always live on in flashbacks. But the big thing with Sinatra is that her character arc is pretty complete.”
Alex is an A.I.-controlled quantum computer built with nearly unlimited resources—a computer so fast it can solve in seconds problems that would take traditional supercomputers the age of the universe to solve,

Pakistan Says It Will Host Peace Talks Between U.S. and Iran. Here’s Where Each Side Stands

Benjamin Netanyahuisraeli Prime Minister
President Trump believes there is an opportunity to leverage the tremendous achievements we have reached alongside the US military to realize the goals of the war through an agreement that will safeguard our vital interests,
There is concern that Trump will decide to cut a deal and stop the war even if only some of his demands are met and postpone the rest for later without a clear solution,
Donald Trumppresident
I'm the opposite of desperate, I don't care... In fact, we have other targets we want to hit before we leave. We’re hitting them on a daily basis,
We can’t let Iran hold the U.S., the United Arab Emirates and the global economy hostage,
Ebrahim ZolfaghariiRGC spokesperson
At one moment he speaks of negotiations, and just hours later, he decides to pursue war,
Donald Trumppresident
We have a number of people doing it,
According to my information, there have been indirect contacts. And they have also prepared for a direct meeting,
If Iran fails to accept the reality of the current moment, if they fail to understand that they have been defeated militarily and will continue to be, President Trump will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before,

'No Kings' Protest Organizers Expecting Record Turnout Against Historically Unpopular Trump

On March 28th, we will rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings—Hands off Chicago and hands off our democracy,
Leah Greenbergindivisible co-director
This administration’s actions are angering not just Democratic voters or folks in big blue city centers — they are crossing a line for people in red and rural areas, in the suburbs, all over the country,
This is the main event,

Yemen’s Houthis Have Entered the Iran War. What You Need To Know

We estimated it would take approximately four to six weeks to achieve our mission, and we're way ahead of schedule,
Donald Trumppresident
We hit them very hard. They had a great capacity to withstand punishment.”
You could say there’s a lot of bravery there,
This impact, crucially, will outlast the war itself, given mounting supply chain disruptions—and could therefore hurt Republicans more as we approach the November midterm elections,
The answer here depends on whether the Houthis further escalate or not,
As we saw in past rounds of strikes, Israeli anti-missile defenses are able to intercept most Houthi missiles and drones; those that succeed in evading Israeli defenses have caused limited damage,
The Houthis would cause a much more important impact on the war if they were to start targeting maritime shipping in the Red Sea and try to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This would amplify the war's already strong impact on oil and natural gas prices and on the global economy,

No Kings Protesters Take to Streets in Towns and Cities Across the U.S.

Robert De Niroactor
It is indeed a beautiful, hopeful day in the United States of America
Your strength and your commitment told us that this was still America,
We’re going to show up and say we’re putting workers over billionaires and kings,

Senate Reaches DHS Funding Deal After Trump Agrees to Fund TSA

John Thunemajority Leader
We’ve been trying for weeks to fund the whole thing,
John Thunemajority Leader
The Dems wanted reforms. We tried to work with them on reforms,
Donald Trumppresident
It is not an easy thing to do, but I am going to do it!”
Chuck Schumersenate Minority Leader
I’m very proud of our Democratic caucus,
Eric Schmittamerican politician and lawyer (born 1975)
The filibuster cannot save you,

How War With Iran Could Lead to More Nuclear Weapons Around the World

Of all the reasons proffered for the Iran war—and there’ve been a few—probably the easiest for Americans to get behind is that striking the regime was necessary to permanently derail its nuclear weapons program

In my view, security guarantees actually do more harm to U.S. interests and stability than they do to help,
The bipartisan U.S. position through many decades has been that we can provide extended deterrence, so you don't need nuclear weapons,
For Iran, nuclear weapons are now the only thing that will guarantee regime survival,... So why wouldn’t they get them?”

Israel Vows to ‘Intensify and Expand’ Strikes Against Iran, as Tehran Warns Civilians Near U.S. Targets to Evacuate

Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the fake news media, and others, they are going very well,
Since it is our duty to eliminate the terrorist forces of the U.S. and the usurping (Zionist) regime, who recklessly kill Iranian civilians and assassinate individuals, wherever we find them, we recommend that you urgently leave the locations of the American forces to avoid any harm coming to you,
The prime minister [Benjamin Netanyahu] and I warned the Iranian terror regime to stop the missile fire toward the civilian population in Israel,
I'm not there to make them happy,
Despite the warnings, the fire continues, and therefore IDF strikes in Iran will intensify and expand to additional targets and domains that assist the regime in building and operating weapons against Israeli civilians,
I state firmly that there has been no negotiation or dialogue with the American side,
They're begging to make a deal, and anybody that saw what was happening over there would understand why they want to make a deal,

TSA Agents Could Soon Get Paid. Will It End the Airport Crisis?

Today, at the direction of President Trump and the Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, TSA has immediately begun the process of paying its workforce,
TSA officers are now losing their homes and cars, struggling to put food on the table, and are experiencing all-around financial catastrophe because of this extended shutdown, the 3rd they’ve experienced in just 6 months,

'A Joke': House Republicans Reject Senate's DHS Funding Deal

Hakeem Jeffrieshouse Minority Leader
The only thing standing between ending this chaos or not are House Republicans,
Mike Johnsonspeaker of the United States House of Representatives
This gambit that was done last night is a joke,
Keith Selfrep.
In the dead of night, with only five senators present on the floor and no one there to object, the Senate rushed through a DHS funding bill that deliberately left ICE and CBP unfunded,
The Senate unanimously decided to give in to Democrat demands to not fund ICE or CBP,
The only thing we're going to support is adding that funding into the bill, adding voter ID, sending it back to the Senate, making them come back in and do their work,

All the Things Trump Has Put His Name and Face on as President

Trump’s name and face have appeared on multiple federal buildings around Washington, D.C. He’s unveiled new government programs—and warships—bearing his moniker

There is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J. Trump than U.S. dollar bills bearing his name, and it is only appropriate that this historic currency be issued at the semiquincentennial,
It is the department’s honor to showcase the America the Beautiful pass honoring America’s 250th anniversary and the generations who have protected our lands,
As we approach our 250th birthday, we are thrilled to prepare coins that represent the enduring spirit of our country and democracy, and there is no profile more emblematic for the front of such coins than that of our serving President, Donald J. Trump,
They’ll be wealthy and they’ll be successful, and they’ll be spending a lot of money and paying a lot of taxes and employing a lot of people, and we think it’s going to be extremely successful,
As commander in chief, it's my great honor to announce that I have approved a plan for the Navy to begin the construction of two brand-new, very large — largest we've ever built — battleships,