- Appeals court allows Trump to swiftly deport migrants to third countries by Zach Schonfeld on March 16, 2026 at 6:21 pm
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that the Trump administration may keep swiftly deporting migrants to countries where they have no ties as a legal challenge unfolds. The 2-1 vote on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit contained no explanation. The panel also expedited the schedule for the case’s next stage. The Trump administration as part of its aggressive immigration…
- David A. Keene, Leader of Two Right-Wing Groups, Dies at 80by Trip Gabriel on March 16, 2026 at 6:20 pm
He led the N.R.A. and, for 29 years, the American Conservative Union, which organizes the influential annual Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC. He was also a columnist.
- Judge temporarily halts Trump demand for race-based admissions data from universitiesby Lexi Lonas Cochran on March 16, 2026 at 6:20 pm
A judge ruled on Friday to temporarily stall efforts by the Trump administrations demanding race-based admissions data from universities. U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor ruled in favor of the 17 blue states that challenged the administration’s new reporting requirements, arguing they were costly and burdensome to universities. The Trump administration wants to implement the “Admissions and Consumer…
- Judge temporarily halts Trump demand for race-based admissions data from universitiesby Lexi Lonas Cochran on March 16, 2026 at 6:20 pm
A judge ruled on Friday to temporarily stall efforts by the Trump administrations demanding race-based admissions data from universities. U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor ruled in favor of the 17 blue states that challenged the administration’s new reporting requirements, arguing they were costly and burdensome to universities. The Trump administration wants to implement the “Admissions and Consumer…
- Trump Claims to Have Reversed a House Republican’s Terminal Diagnosisby Catie Edmondson on March 16, 2026 at 6:15 pm
The president leaned on House Speaker Mike Johnson to name a Florida Republican whose grave prognosis was imperiling the party’s already slim voting margin. Both said his prospects had improved.
- Trump reveals story about GOP lawmaker Neal Dunn’s healthby Emily Brooks on March 16, 2026 at 6:14 pm
President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) revealed Monday that Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) got a terminal diagnosis for a heart problem, prompting concerns about the House GOP’s super-slim majority and leading Trump to connect the congressman to care at Walter Reed Medical Center. Trump talked about Dunn’s health during a press conference at the…
- Trump reveals story about GOP lawmaker Neal Dunn’s healthby Emily Brooks on March 16, 2026 at 6:14 pm
President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) revealed Monday that Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) got a terminal diagnosis for a heart problem, prompting concerns about the House GOP’s super-slim majority and leading Trump to connect the congressman to care at Walter Reed Medical Center. Trump talked about Dunn’s health during a press conference at the…
- Why aren’t TSA agents getting paid?by Michael Bartiromo on March 16, 2026 at 6:08 pm
The U.S. Government is currently facing its second partial shutdown of the 2026 calendar year, albeit one that only affects the Department of Homeland Security. Why?
- President Trump said White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and will undergo treatmentby Josh Dawsey on March 16, 2026 at 6:05 pm
Wiles is expected to remain in her post as she undergoes treatment.
- Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPson March 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm
More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.
- Progressive gains in Illinois 9th District race challenge Israel lobbyby William Liang, opinion contributor on March 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm
In the Illinois 9th District primary, progressive candidates Daniel Biss and Kat Abughazaleh are leading the race, while state Sen. Laura Fine, backed by the Israel lobby, is trailing due to her association with AIPAC, indicating a shift in Democratic Party sentiment on Israel.
- Progressive gains in Illinois 9th District race challenge Israel lobbyby William Liang, opinion contributor on March 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm
In the Illinois 9th District primary, progressive candidates Daniel Biss and Kat Abughazaleh are leading the race, while state Sen. Laura Fine, backed by the Israel lobby, is trailing due to her association with AIPAC, indicating a shift in Democratic Party sentiment on Israel.
- Khamenei had reservations about son, says US intelligence: Reportby Max Rego on March 16, 2026 at 5:56 pm
The late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly was wary of his son, newly elected Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, succeeding him, according to U.S. intelligence reports. CBS News reported Sunday that President Trump, Vice President Vance and other senior officials have received intelligence that the new Iranian leader’s father believed his son was…
- Khamenei had reservations about son, says US intelligence: Reportby Max Rego on March 16, 2026 at 5:56 pm
The late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly was wary of his son, newly elected Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, succeeding him, according to U.S. intelligence reports. CBS News reported Sunday that President Trump, Vice President Vance and other senior officials have received intelligence that the new Iranian leader’s father believed his son was…
- Trump ‘strongly’ encourages other nations to help on ‘paper tiger’ Iran, Strait of Hormuzby Julia Manchester on March 16, 2026 at 5:53 pm
President Trump encouraged other countries to assist in dealing with the closure of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz on Monday, calling Tehran “a paper tiger” in response to concerns of threats from the Middle Eastern nation. “We strongly encourage the other nations to get involved with us, and get involved quickly and with great enthusiasm,” Trump…
- Trump ‘strongly’ encourages other nations to help on ‘paper tiger’ Iran, Strait of Hormuzby Julia Manchester on March 16, 2026 at 5:53 pm
President Trump encouraged other countries to assist in dealing with the closure of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz on Monday, calling Tehran “a paper tiger” in response to concerns of threats from the Middle Eastern nation. “We strongly encourage the other nations to get involved with us, and get involved quickly and with great enthusiasm,” Trump…
- Piers Morgan blasts Trump over Iran strategy, war objective by Lindsey Granger, opinion contributor on March 16, 2026 at 5:50 pm
Right now, two weeks in, the central question isn’t whether the United States can overpower Iran militarily. It’s whether the strategy behind this war fully accounted for the ways Iran could fight back, and whether that miscalculation is now shaping a much longer, much more complicated conflict than anyone expected.
- Piers Morgan blasts Trump over Iran strategy, war objective by Lindsey Granger, opinion contributor on March 16, 2026 at 5:50 pm
Right now, two weeks in, the central question isn’t whether the United States can overpower Iran militarily. It’s whether the strategy behind this war fully accounted for the ways Iran could fight back, and whether that miscalculation is now shaping a much longer, much more complicated conflict than anyone expected.
- Jeffries seeks to force vote on DHS funding without ICE and CBPby Mike Lillis on March 16, 2026 at 5:46 pm
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is launching an effort to force a vote on legislation to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), minus funding for the immigration enforcement agencies at the center of controversy on Capitol Hill. In a letter delivered Monday to fellow Democrats, Jeffries said party leaders this week will unveil…
- Jeffries seeks to force vote on DHS funding without ICE and CBPby Mike Lillis on March 16, 2026 at 5:46 pm
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is launching an effort to force a vote on legislation to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), minus funding for the immigration enforcement agencies at the center of controversy on Capitol Hill. In a letter delivered Monday to fellow Democrats, Jeffries said party leaders this week will unveil…
- Trump Defends Need for Kennedy Center Renovation Projectby Julia Jacobs on March 16, 2026 at 5:45 pm
Ahead of a vote on whether to close the center for two years of construction, the president criticized its previous financial management and physical condition.
- Republican Officials Fuel Vitriol Against Muslims and Islamic School in Alabamaby Robert Draper on March 16, 2026 at 5:45 pm
A local campaign against the small school reflects growing Islamophobia in conservative enclaves in America and among G.O.P. officials.
- Bessent says some ships are getting through the Strait of Hormuzby Rachel Frazin on March 16, 2026 at 5:45 pm
At least some ships are making it through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping lane near Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday. “We are seeing more and more…ships start to go through,” Bessent told CNBC. “The Iranian ships have been getting out already, and we let that happen to supply the rest of…
- Bessent says some ships are getting through the Strait of Hormuzby Rachel Frazin on March 16, 2026 at 5:45 pm
At least some ships are making it through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping lane near Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday. “We are seeing more and more…ships start to go through,” Bessent told CNBC. “The Iranian ships have been getting out already, and we let that happen to supply the rest of…
- America’s most popular national parks in 2025 revealed in new databy Addy Bink on March 16, 2026 at 5:43 pm
Did your favorite make the list?
- Democrats demand DOJ investigation into Noem testimony on ad campaign, detentionsby Rebecca Beitsch on March 16, 2026 at 5:40 pm
Judiciary Committee Democrats in both chambers on Monday urged the Justice Department to investigate whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lied under oath about several matters when appearing before Congress. The March 16 letter targets Noem’s comments about a $220 million ad campaign in which she urged migrants to leave the country, as well as…
- Democrats demand DOJ investigation into Noem testimony on ad campaign, detentionsby Rebecca Beitsch on March 16, 2026 at 5:40 pm
Judiciary Committee Democrats in both chambers on Monday urged the Justice Department to investigate whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lied under oath about several matters when appearing before Congress. The March 16 letter targets Noem’s comments about a $220 million ad campaign in which she urged migrants to leave the country, as well as…
- Wary allies show there’s no quick fix to Trump’s Iran crisison March 16, 2026 at 5:34 pm
European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.
- Trump to Kennedy Center board ahead of vote on 2-year shutdown: ‘You have to close it’by Judy Kurtz on March 16, 2026 at 5:17 pm
Ahead of a key vote, President Trump is urging his handpicked board of trustees for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to move ahead with his controversial plan to temporarily shutter the institution for renovations, saying, “You have to close it.” “I think everybody agrees, but subject to board approval, we determined…
- Trump to Kennedy Center board ahead of vote on 2-year shutdown: ‘You have to close it’by Judy Kurtz on March 16, 2026 at 5:17 pm
Ahead of a key vote, President Trump is urging his handpicked board of trustees for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to move ahead with his controversial plan to temporarily shutter the institution for renovations, saying, “You have to close it.” “I think everybody agrees, but subject to board approval, we determined…
- Leavitt: Trump meeting with China’s Xi not in jeopardy over Iranby Max Rego on March 16, 2026 at 5:04 pm
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Sunday an upcoming meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is not “in jeopardy,” but she acknowledged it could be rescheduled amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. “I don’t think the meeting is in jeopardy, but it’s quite possible the meeting could be delayed,” Leavitt said…
- Leavitt: Trump meeting with China’s Xi not in jeopardy over Iranby Max Rego on March 16, 2026 at 5:04 pm
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Sunday an upcoming meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is not “in jeopardy,” but she acknowledged it could be rescheduled amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. “I don’t think the meeting is in jeopardy, but it’s quite possible the meeting could be delayed,” Leavitt said…
- Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, has breast cancer, Trump saysby Dan Diamond on March 16, 2026 at 5:04 pm
The president’s longtime confidante plans to continue working while receiving treatment. Her prognosis is “beyond excellent,” Trump said.
- Trump discusses planned renovations for the Kennedy Centeron March 16, 2026 at 5:03 pm
During an event at the White House, President Trump discussed the renovation of the Kennedy Center, including the venue’s closure after July 4 to complete the planned work.
- Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles has early stage breast cancer but will keep working through treatmentby Collin Binkley, Associated Press on March 16, 2026 at 5:01 pm
The Republican president says Wiles plans to begin treatment immediately but makes no suggestion she’s pulling back on her work as one of his closest advisers.
- Could a $1 trillion deal reopen the Strait of Hormuz?by Harlan Ullman, opinion contributor on March 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Do not assume Iran will magically open the strait: It will extort a price.
- Could a $1 trillion deal reopen the Strait of Hormuz?by Harlan Ullman, opinion contributor on March 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Do not assume Iran will magically open the strait: It will extort a price.
- Democrats demand top Trump aides testify on Iran war decisions, planningby Ellen Mitchell on March 16, 2026 at 4:59 pm
All Democratic members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday demanded that top Trump administration officials appear before the panel to testify on the decisions, diplomacy and planning related to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. In a letter led by ranking member Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), the lawmakers call on Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary…
- Live updates: Trump says US attacks are ‘aggressively dismantling’ Iran’s defensesby The Hill Staff on March 16, 2026 at 4:49 pm
President Trump spoke on a wide range of topics Monday afternoon, from Iran to the Kennedy Center to Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) ahead of a Kennedy Center board lunch in the White House East Room. He said the U.S. has hit over 7,000 targets across Iran, mostly commercial and military, since the campaign started on…
- Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast canceron March 16, 2026 at 4:41 pm
President Trump announced that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer but will remain in her role as she receives treatment.
- Trump’s Threat to Delay Summit With Xi Casts New Shadow Over China Relationsby Ravi Mattu on March 16, 2026 at 4:37 pm
President Trump warned that he could postpone a meeting set to begin in just over two weeks if China refuses to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump: We ‘strongly encourage’ other nations to help secure Strait of Hormuzon March 16, 2026 at 4:34 pm
President Trump gave an update on the ongoing military operations in the conflict in Iran and called on other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as its closure impacts world energy supplies.
- Top political moments from the Oscarsby Tara Suter on March 16, 2026 at 4:34 pm
The film industry celebrated its biggest night of the year on Sunday amid global turmoil. At this year’s Academy Awards, actors Michael B. Jordan and Amy Madigan locked down wins for their performances in the movies “Sinners” and “Weapons,” director Paul Thomas Anderson secured a directing Oscar for “One Battle After Another” and “KPop Demon…
- How Congress can — and must — fix the Supreme CourtD-Ill. on March 16, 2026 at 4:30 pm
The Supreme Court has lost the trust of the American people due to its decisions being based on politics rather than principle, and Congress must take action to restore its integrity.
- Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration’s Third-Country Deportations, for Nowby Mattathias Schwartz on March 16, 2026 at 4:27 pm
The administration’s policy of deporting people to South Sudan, Rwanda and other distant countries has been a striking attempt to create uncertainty for immigrants.
- Republican in Congress resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democratsby Stephen Groves, Associated Press on March 16, 2026 at 4:27 pm
Some Democrats are threatening this week to force a series of votes on the war, hoping that the efforts to gum up the Senate’s voting schedule will prod Republicans to action.
- Susie Wiles, Trump’s White House Chief of Staff, Has Breast Cancerby Maggie Haberman on March 16, 2026 at 4:23 pm
Ms. Wiles said that the disease was caught in its early stages and that she would remain in her role.
- Greene sides with Megyn Kelly in Iran fight with Trump, Mark Levinby Dominick Mastrangelo on March 16, 2026 at 4:13 pm
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is siding with Megyn Kelly in an escalating fight over the Iran conflict between the podcaster and fellow conservative media personality Mark Levin, whom President Trump has backed in the back-and-forth. “I wholeheartedly support Megyn Kelly telling the world that Mark Levin has a micropenis. It’s the most deserved…
- White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancerby Megan Lebowitz on March 16, 2026 at 4:10 pm
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles announced in a statement Monday that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in the past week, adding that the cancer was detected “early” and that she was “encouraged by a strong prognosis.”Wiles will continue serving as chief of staff, she said in the statement.
- What to expect in the Illinois state primaryby Robert Yoon, Associated Press on March 16, 2026 at 4:09 pm
Topping the ballot is the race to succeed Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
