Tulsi Gabbard talks terrorists and nuclear proliferation threats; says Iran regime ‘appears in tact’

From USA TODAY. During Tulsi Gabbard’s testimony at a Senate hearing, the US Director of national intelligence addressed "Islamist" terrorist groups as well as nuclear proliferation efforts by states like North Korea, Pakistan and more. Gabbard also noted that weeks into the Iran war, it "appears" that Iran’s regime remains "in tact" despite bombings by…

Rand Paul vs. Markwayne Mullin at DHS confirmation hearing gets heated over past fights and more

From USA TODAY. During the DHS secretary confirmation hearing, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, excoriated Markwayne Mullin for saying he understood why his neighbor attacked him. Paul also played a video of Mullin threatening to fight Sean O’Brien, the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, during a November 2023 hearing. Mullin said he and O’Brien,…

Illinois primary election results 2026: Senate race victory

From USA TODAY. The Illinois Democratic Senate primary race could be making room for history to welcome the sixth Black woman to serve in the seat. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/politics/elections/2026/03/17/illinois-primary-elections-2026-live-updates-results/89181552007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Trump hosts Irish taoiseach for Shamrock Bowl presentation celebrating St. Patrick’s Day 2026

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump and Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin participated in the traditional Shamrock Bowl presentation at the White House on Tuesday, March 17, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 🎥: POOL Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Fire in Midtown Manhattan: Smoke pours from New York City building near St. Patrick’s Day parade

From USA TODAY. Smoke billowed from the roof of an NYC high-rise amid a fire near the Saint Patrick’s Day parade. Read more: https://www.lohud.com/story/news/2026/03/17/building-fire-near-nyc-st-patricks-day-parade/89192953007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Trump speech on St. Patrick’s Day Irish-American ‘friendship;’ Iran war proceeding ‘strongly’

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump delivered a speech at a U.S. Capitol reception hosting Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday, March 17. During his speech, Trump also talked about bombing efforts in Iran as the U.S. war with Israel against Iran nears marking three weeks. Iran war latest: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/17/joe-kent-resigns-iran-war-trump/89193272007/…

Teyana Taylor responds to Oscars security clash after ‘One Battle After Another’ best picture win

From USA TODAY. The Academy has thanked Teyana Taylor for "showing remarkable grace" following a reported altercation with an Oscars security guard. The post-broadcast incident occurred shortly after Taylor and her "One Battle After Another" co-stars won best picture. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/16/teyana-taylor-reacts-oscars-security/89188645007/

House hearing live: Gabbard, Ratcliffe and Patel to testify at intel committee on threats, Iran war

From USA TODAY. Lieutenant General James H. Adams, Director, Defense Intelligence Agency, Tulsi Gabbard, Director, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Lieutenant General William J. Hartman, Acting Director, National Security Agency, Kash Patel, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigations and John L. Ratcliffe, Director, Central Intelligence Agency are set to testify to the U.S. House…

Trump executive order picks JD Vance to lead anti-fraud task force despite Iran war differences

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 16, tapping Vice President JD Vance to lead an anti-fraud task force. The move comes days after Trump said 9 that he and Vance had "different" views on launching the Iran war. More on Trump, Vance’s disagreement on Iran war: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/14/jd-vance-donald-trump-maga-iran-war/89006558007/ Sign up…

Snow, fire, and flooding: See mid-March storms from Michigan to Hawaii, Alabama to Washington & more

From USA TODAY. The weather in mid-March varied across the country, with states like Washington and Alabama seeing snow, Hawaii experiencing flooding, and parts of Texas and Oklahoma experiencing wildfires. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/03/16/severe-weather-storms-tornadoes-forecast-updates/89176299007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Trump claims Neal Dunn ‘would be dead by June,’ Mike Johnson reacts to private diagnosis disclosure

From USA TODAY. These statements have not been independently fact checked by USA TODAY. President Donald Trump revealed a Republican congressman’s terminal diagnosis during a news conference, saying the retiring lawmaker would have been "dead by June" but for an intervention by White House doctors. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/16/trump-neal-dunn-mike-johnson-terminal-diagnosis/89182505007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the…

Trump on Susie Wiles’ breast cancer diagnosis: Chief of staff to begin treatment ‘immediately’

From USA TODAY. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social on Monday, March 16. In a press conference at the White House, Trump also spoke to media about the diagnosis. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/16/susie-wiles-breast-cancer/89181706007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top…

Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘wounded,’ ‘likely disfigured’ after strikes, Pete Hegseth says

From USA TODAY. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks with media about the war in Iran on March 13. What is the Strait of Hormuz? Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/12/what-is-the-strait-of-hormuz-iran-war/89118353007/ 🎥: POOL Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

4 US service members killed in crash: Iran war live updates

From USA TODAY. Four more deaths of U.S. service members have been confirmed in the Middle East, adding to seven previously killed since the war against Iran began. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/world/2026/03/13/iran-war-united-states-israel-live-udpates/89128687007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Live: Pete Hegseth press conference provides Iran war updates from Pentagon

From USA TODAY. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks with media about the war in Iran on March 13. What is the Strait of Hormuz? Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/12/what-is-the-strait-of-hormuz-iran-war/89118353007/ 🎥: POOL Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Iran won’t close Strait of Hormuz. ‘It’s our right,’ Iranian ambassador to UN says

From USA TODAY. Iran United Nations Ambassador Amir Saeid Irevani said the country will not close the Strait of Hormuz and blamed US aggression for the situation in the region. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/world/2026/03/12/iran-war-live-updates-us-israel-strait-hormuz/89109776007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Artemis II mission to moon on track for April launch says NASA

From USA TODAY. NASA hosts a news conference on the status of the Artemis II crewed mission around the Moon. The rocket’s launch will send four astronauts into space and is the first scheduled crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1972. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/03/12/nasa-artemis-launch-date-update/89100995007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from…