Pentagon prepares for massive “final blow” of Iran war  —  The Pentagon is developing military options for a “final blow” in Iran that could include the use of ground forces and a massive bombing campaign, according to two U.S. officials and two sources with knowledge.

Poll: Americans reject ICE at airports, want Trump to end the war in Iran  —  This article reports results from a special flash poll conducted by Strength In Numbers and Verasight from March 24-25, 2026, among 750 U.S. adults (margin of error +/- 3.6%).  You can read our previous poll releases here.

Capitol agenda: DHS despair takes hold on the Hill  —  The vibes are bad.  An overwhelming sense of frustration and despair is taking hold on Capitol Hill as lawmakers struggle to reach a deal on DHS funding before a two-week recess begins Friday.  The funding framework Republican senators sketched …

Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case  —  A jury found the companies harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress.  — 1.1k  —  The social media company Meta and the video streaming service YouTube harmed …

DOJ to pay ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn $1M to settle malicious prosecution suit: Sources  —  Flynn pleaded guilty to charges of lying to FBI agents during the Russia probe.  —  Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn looks on before President Donald Trump delivers remarks …

US inflation will surge to 4.2% on energy shock, warns OECD  —  Middle East war to push American price growth to ‘highest in G7’  —  The Middle East crisis will fuel a surge in US inflation to 4.2 per cent this year, the highest in the G7, according to an OECD forecast that highlights the cost of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Maine 2026 Poll: Platner Leads Gov. Mills, Democrats Lead Sen. Collins in Maine  —  The first Emerson College Polling survey of the 2026 U.S. Senate election finds oyster farmer Graham Platner leading Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic Primary election, 55% to 28%.  Thirteen percent are undecided.

Strike kills IRGC Navy chief Tangsiri in Strait of Hormuz, Israeli official tells ‘Post’  —  Israeli sources have confirmed that the IDF was behind the strike, adding that some of Tangsiri's top naval aides were killed in the same attack.  —  A strike killed the head of the Islamic Revolutionary …

Trump housing chief Bill Pulte seeks new DOJ probe of New York AG Letitia James  —  After the Department of Justice failed to convict New York Attorney General Letitia James on charges of mortgage fraud last year, the Trump administration's federal housing chief, Bill Pulte …

Special election shocker has Florida Republicans nervous about redistricting … “I think the Legislature needs to be very cognizant of the fact that if they get too aggressive ... you could put incumbent members at risk,” GOP Rep. Greg Steube said.  Some seats that Republicans previously won …

The Thug of War  —  Pete Hegseth's colleagues at the Pentagon are calling him ‘Dumb McNamara,’ and Biden's secretary of state almost, sort of feels bad about enabling a genocide.  —  ∙ Paid … Hi, all.  It's Swin and Andrew, again.  Swin is heading to Minnesota at the end of this week to cover …

Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility  —  Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order on women's sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

U.S. Military Kills 4 People in Boat Strike in Caribbean  —  At least 163 people have been killed in the Trump administration's campaign against suspected drug smuggling.  —  The Pentagon said it blew up a boat in the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday, killing four people.

Carney's Grand Ambition On Trade Does Not Include Trump … Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the former secretary-general of NATO, has a soft spot for America.  —  “Since childhood, I have admired the U.S.,” he told me recently on a video call.  —  Yet when we spoke, Rasmussen had just finished …

Trump Team Examines What Oil as High as $200 a Barrel Would Mean  —  Trump administration officials are examining what a potential spike in oil prices as high as $200 a barrel would mean for the economy, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign senior officials are studying …

U.S. Postal Service Announces Transportation-Related, Time-Limited Price Change  —  WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a time-limited price change to better align its costs of transportation with the market.

Two-Thirds of Open Somali Cases Placed on “Somali Rocket Docket” Report on Fast-Tracked Somali Cases in Immigration Court  —  In January and February 2026, lawyers representing Somalis in immigration court began reporting that cases with no future hearing, or with one set for years away …

Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying  —  US lawmakers are pressing Tulsi Gabbard to reveal whether using a VPN that connects to overseas servers can strip Americans of their constitutional protections against warrantless surveillance.  —  Six Democratic lawmakers are pressing …

Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Interview with Reuters Global Managing Editor for World News Mark Bendeich, 23 March 2026 … I wanted to ask you, for those investors and businesses who are deciding now to leave Dubai, what would you say to them about Singapore …

Dan Sullivan knew health costs were a problem.  Now he's running the gauntlet. … “Alaskans already pay more for health care than the Lower 48, and DC politicians are making it worse — cutting care and raising costs for tens of thousands of our neighbors to cover tax breaks for their biggest donors …

Jesse Ventura Dares Barron Trump To Do What His Dad 'Didn't Have The Courage To'  —  “Do something your father didn't have the courage to do,” said the former Minnesota governor and pro wrestler.  —  Jesse Ventura ― the actor, pro wrestler and former Minnesota governor ― …

Group floats ‘Medicare by Choice’ as a Democratic health care alternative  —  Editor's note: This report has been updated to clarify those behind the policy proposal.  —  A coalition of former congressional staffers and federal health leaders is putting forward a health care policy proposal around …

Tensions flare during Iran briefing on Capitol Hill  —  Much of the frustration during the briefing for members of the House Armed Services Committee focused on the prospect of sending U.S. ground troops to Iran, sources said.  —  WASHINGTON — Tensions flared behind closed doors Wednesday …