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House Panel OKs Bill Imposing Military Crash Defense Tech
The U.S. House Armed Services Committee voted 53-0 to pass sweeping aviation safety reform legislation to address dozens of recommendations issued after a January 2025 collision between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter that killed 67 people.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:54:08 EDTICE Agents Check IDs to Help TSA at Airports
Some Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have begun checking travelers' identification documents while assisting with long security lines at airports during the partial government shutdown.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:53:10 EDTMaduro Case to Test Semi-Successful Narcoterror Law
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro returns to court on Thursday on criminal charges including narcoterrorism, a statute that has rarely been tested at trial and has a limited record of success.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:20:43 EDTRon Johnson: Senate 'Clogged Artery,' End Filibuster
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., is calling for a dramatic shift in Senate procedure, arguing that Republicans should consider ending the legislative filibuster to break what he describes as a pattern of gridlock and failure in Washington.In a new opinion piece published Thursday...
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:55:35 EDTUniversities Pushed to Remove Epstein-Linked Names From Buildings
Colleges and universities across the nation are facing mounting pressure to remove the names of major donors linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, as students and faculty question whether those associations align with institutional values.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:10:04 EDTPentagon Preps 'Final Blow' Options for Iran as Trump Eyes Endgame
The Pentagon is preparing potential "final blow" military options against Iran, including invasions of strategic islands and possible ground operations inside the country as President Donald Trump weighs how to end the conflict quickly while avoiding a prolonged war.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:29:25 EDTFlorida AG Threatens NFL Over Rooney Rule, Calls Policy Illegal
Florida officials are intensifying their challenge to diversity hiring programs, warning the NFL that the Rooney Rule — a league policy requiring clubs to interview diverse candidates for key leadership jobs...
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:55:29 EDTVenezuela's Maduro Back in Court After US Capture
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returns to a New York courtroom Thursday as he seeks to have his drug trafficking indictment thrown out over a geopolitical dispute over legal fees. Maduro's lawyer contends the U.S. is violating the deposed leader's constitutional ...
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:39:05 EDTIOC Bars Trans Women From Female Olympic Events Under New Policy
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with President Donald Trump's executive order on women's sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. "Eligibility for any female category...
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:33:35 EDTMaher to Win Kennedy Center Humor Award After WH Denial
Bill Maher will win the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the Kennedy Center said Thursday, less than a week after the White House forcefully denied that the comedian, who has had a hot-and-cold relationship with President Donald Trump, would win it.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:21:59 EDTTrump Demands GOP Senators 'Terminate the Filibuster'
President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed calls for Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster and move quickly to pass the SAVE America Act to restore DHS funding, while also criticizing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:50:12 EDTNATO Sees Sharp Uptick in Europe, Canada's Defense Spending
NATO's European allies and Canada increased defense spending by 20% in 2025 compared to the previous year in real terms, alliance chief Mark Rutte said in his annual report published Thursday, urging NATO members to keep up the momentum.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:08:35 EDTTrump: Iran Should Negotiate 'Before It Is Too Late'
President Donald Trump on Thursday warned "strange" Iranian negotiators there will be "no turning back" if they fail to agree to a ceasefire "before it is too late."
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:40:59 EDTItaly Seizes Millions in Assets Allegedly Stolen from Bond Co-star Ursula Andress
Italian authorities have impounded 20 million euros ($23 million) worth of property, artworks, and financial assets in and around Florence that were allegedly purchased with money stolen from original Bond girl Ursula Andress, Italy's financial police said in a statement on Thursday.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:14:57 EDTEU Lawmakers Approve Trade Deal With US but Add Safeguards
The European Parliament voted Thursday to approve a trade deal between Washington and Brussels but with amendments added to protect European interests should the United States fail to hold up its end of the bargain.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:07:04 EDTUS Metro Growth Slows as Immigration Falls
Growth rates in U.S. metro areas dropped the steepest in communities along the U.S.-Mexico border last year because of declines in immigrants while counties along Florida's Gulf Coast lost residents due to a series of hurricanes, according to new population estimates...
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:25:50 EDTUnemployment Claims Increase Slightly
New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, suggesting the labor market remains stable and giving the Federal Reserve scope to hold interest rates steady while monitoring inflation risks linked to the Middle East conflict.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:36:02 EDTTrump: NATO Nations Have Done Nothing to Help Beat Iran
President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States should "never forget" that NATO countries have "done absolutely nothing" to assist in confronting Iran, delivering a sharp rebuke to the alliance as tensions in the Middle East continue to dominate global attention.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:40:04 EDTTaiwan: Next US Arms Purchase on Track After Guarantee
Taiwan Defense Minister Wellington Koo on Thursday says the next arms sale package from the United States is on track after the government received a letter of guarantee from Washington, even as the U.S. and Chinese leaders prepare to meet in May.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:07:03 EDTFrench Minister: G7 to Discuss Strategic Oil Reserves
G7 finance ministers, central bankers and energy ministers will discuss the release of strategic oil reserves at next week's meeting, French trade minister Serge Papin said on Thursday. "The discussion will focus on the release of strategic reserves," he said in an interview...
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