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Democrats Grapple With Cesar Chavez Allegations
Labor leaders and Democrats are reeling over allegations that Cesar Chavez sexually abused multiple people, including labor activist Dolores Huerta.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:05:05 EDTSenate Rejects Bid to Curb Trump Powers on Iran Strikes
The Senate on Wednesday night defeated a measure to advance a War Powers resolution curtailing President Donald Trump’s authority to launch military strikes against Iran.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:51:01 EDTUS Weighs Reinforcements as Iran War Shifts
Pres. Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, said a U.S. official and three people familiar with the matter.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:01:00 EDTMystery Over 'Aliens.gov' After Registry Reports Surface
Reports Wednesday indicated that the domain name "aliens.gov" has been registered within the federal government's official .gov system, though there is no confirmation the site is active or tied to any public-facing program.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:42:30 EDTFed Chair Says He Won't Step Down Amid DOJ Inquiry
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday he would remain in his role beyond the May 15 expiration of his term if a successor has not yet been confirmed, signaling continuity at the central bank amid political and legal tensions.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:08:26 EDTMSNBC Cuts Hour From 'Morning Joe' in Major Network Shakeup
MSNBC is slashing an hour from its flagship "Morning Joe" program as part of a sweeping overhaul at the beleaguered liberal network, The New York Post reported Wednesday.The show, hosted by Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, will be cut from four hours to three, with the...
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:59:27 EDTIran FM Blasts Israel Strikes as 'Cold,' 'Calculated'
Iran's foreign minister on Wednesday condemned recent Israeli airstrikes that killed several senior Iranian officials and called on other nations to hold the Jewish state accountable for its actions.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:33:23 EDTHouse Narrowly Rejects Balanced Budget Amendment
The House on Wednesday failed to pass legislation that would require the federal government to operate under a balanced budget, Politico reports.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:37:30 EDTUS National Debt Tops $39 Trillion Amid Iran War
The national debt surpassed a record $39 trillion on Wednesday, a milestone that comes just weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:20:25 EDTCIA's Ratcliffe: Iran Posed 'Immediate Threat' to US, Intelligence Showed
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said U.S. intelligence showed Iran posed an "immediate threat" to the United States and had not abandoned its nuclear ambitions, reinforcing the Trump administration's justification for confronting Tehran, according to reporting from The Wall...
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:29:41 EDTFBI: MacDill Package Held 'Possible Energetic Materials'
The FBI said Wednesday that a suspicious package found outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, earlier this week contained "possible energetic materials."
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:06:58 EDTPulse Nightclub Razed for Memorial to 2016 Terror Attack
Crews began demolishing the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday to make way for a memorial that will pay tribute to those killed in the terror attack at the LGBTQ-friendly club nearly a decade ago.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:59:06 EDTSen. Tim Scott Reverses Course, Sets Up for 2028 Reelection
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina said he will seek reelection in 2028, reversing a previous pledge that his 2022 campaign would be his final run for office.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:49:52 EDTGabbard, Patel: Unaware of Reported Trump Election Order
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and FBI Director Kash Patel told senators Wednesday they were unaware of a reported draft executive order to invoke emergency powers over U.S. elections, as Democrats pressed them during a hearing.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:29:32 EDTHouse Dems Escalate Probe Into Lewandowski DHS Role
House Democrats on Wednesday escalated their scrutiny of Corey Lewandowski, accusing the longtime political operative of wielding unusual authority inside the Department of Homeland Security.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:00:39 EDTNYC Bond Warning Puts Mamdani's Budget on the Line
Wall Street has delivered a clear message to Mayor Zohran Mamdani: rein in spending or risk higher borrowing costs that could ripple across the city's finances.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:51:49 EDTGolden Dome Defense Cost Projected at $185 Billion
The projected cost of the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense system has risen to $185 billion, an increase of $10 billion aimed at accelerating development of key space-based capabilities, according to the program's director.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:51:06 EDTLeavitt: Google News Biased Against Conservatives
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday cited a new study alleging bias in Google News results, arguing that the findings highlight what she called a lack of balance in how major tech platforms distribute information to Americans.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:25:05 EDTTrump: Let Others Handle Strait After Iran Regime Crushed
President Donald Trump continued to air grievances about allies' lukewarm support for the U.S. military engagement with Iran and their reluctance to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint in the Persian Gulf where roughly 20% of global oil trade passes.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:33:08 EDTDOJ Antitrust Head: Paramount–Warner Deal Review Is Not Political
Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery will "absolutely not" have a fast track to approval because of political factors, the head of the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division told Reuters in an interview Wednesday.
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