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Today: March 22, 2026
Today: March 22, 2026

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Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil

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Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil
Crime|Political|World

Planning under way for international force in Gaza, say US advisers

Planning has begun for an international force to go into Gaza to stabilize security in the Palestinian enclave, two senior U.S. advisers said on

Planning under way for international force in Gaza, say US advisers
Economy|Political|World

US judge blocks Trump's plan to lay off thousands of government workers

A federal judge in California on Wednesday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to halt mass layoffs of federal workers during a partial government shutdown

US judge blocks Trump's plan to lay off thousands of government workers
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US buys more Argentine pesos, working on $20 billion debt facility, Bessent says

The U.S. again purchased Argentine pesos in the open market on Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters, adding that the department was working

US buys more Argentine pesos, working on $20 billion debt facility, Bessent says
Crime|Political|US|World

Federal judge extends temporary orders barring Trump administration from deploying National Guard to Portland

Federal judge extends temporary orders barring Trump administration from deploying National Guard to Portland

Federal judge extends temporary orders barring Trump administration from deploying National Guard to Portland
Crime|US|World

US judge extends block on Trump deploying National Guard in Portland, Oregon

A federal judge in Oregon on Wednesday extended temporary restraining orders that block President Donald Trump's administration from deploying any National Guard troops to

US judge extends block on Trump deploying National Guard in Portland, Oregon
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Prime brokerage boom generates big third-quarter windfall for Wall Street banks

Wall Street's multibillion-dollar prime brokerage machinery is firing on all cylinders. 

Prime brokerage boom generates big third-quarter windfall for Wall Street banks
Business|Economy|US|World

Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the human cost "cannot be tolerated.”

Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown
Economy

Judge halts Trump’s planned layoffs of federal workers during government shutdown, calling them unlawful

Judge halts Trump’s planned layoffs of federal workers during government shutdown, calling them unlawful

Judge halts Trump’s planned layoffs of federal workers during government shutdown, calling them unlawful
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US military strike on boat in Caribbean targeted Colombians signaling broader campaign against drug groups

US military strike on boat in Caribbean targeted Colombians signaling broader campaign against drug groups

US military strike on boat in Caribbean targeted Colombians signaling broader campaign against drug groups
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Is the federal government shutdown affecting you? Tell us about it

Is the federal government shutdown affecting you? Tell us about it

Is the federal government shutdown affecting you? Tell us about it
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

Democratic governors from 14 states and Guam have launched a new public health alliance

Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Judge accuses Homeland Security of bullying states into accepting conditions to get FEMA money

A federal judge in Rhode Island has accused the Trump administration of trying to “bully” states into accepting conditions that require them to cooperate on immigration enforcement actions to get disaster funding after he ruled those actions were unconstitutional

Judge accuses Homeland Security of bullying states into accepting conditions to get FEMA money
Business|Economy|Political|World

FAQ: Why America just bailed out Argentina with a $20 billion lifeline

FAQ: Why America just bailed out Argentina with a $20 billion lifeline

FAQ: Why America just bailed out Argentina with a $20 billion lifeline
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health

Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on

Federal workers furloughed or working without pay are feeling the financial squeeze and fear being swept up in the Trump administration's layoffs

Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

Facebook takes down page that Justice Department says was used to harass ICE agents

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Facebook takes down page that Justice Department says was used to harass ICE agents
Business|Economy

With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown

With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown

With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown
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Trump targets China cooking oil trade - but sales were already tanking

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Trump targets China cooking oil trade - but sales were already tanking
Business|Economy|World

‘Premature’ to conclude that Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit the global economy, the IMF says

‘Premature’ to conclude that Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit the global economy, the IMF says

‘Premature’ to conclude that Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit the global economy, the IMF says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Data darkness in US spreads a global shadow

The U.S. government shutdown that has turned off the official flow of data could begin clouding the view for policymakers in Japan and

Data darkness in US spreads a global shadow
Crime|Political|World

State Department says it has revoked visas from people who allegedly ‘celebrated’ Charlie Kirk’s murder

State Department says it has revoked visas from people who allegedly ‘celebrated’ Charlie Kirk’s murder

State Department says it has revoked visas from people who allegedly ‘celebrated’ Charlie Kirk’s murder
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuela kills six, Trump says

A U.S. strike on a boat off the coast of Venezuela on Tuesday killed six suspected drug traffickers, President Donald Trump said, the latest such

US strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuela kills six, Trump says
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to stop flying over Russia on US routes

Major Chinese airlines on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to abandon a plan to bar them from flying over Russia on U.S. flights, saying it would

Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to stop flying over Russia on US routes
Crime|Political|US|World

US revokes visas for six foreigners over comments made about Charlie Kirk's death

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US revokes visas for six foreigners over comments made about Charlie Kirk's death
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech

The Trump administration has revoked the visas of six foreigners deemed by U.S. officials to have made derisive comments or made light of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last month

US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump won't 'waste our time' with Argentina if Milei loses in midterms

U.S. support for Argentina hinges on the ruling party of President Javier Milei succeeding in this month's midterm legislative elections, President Donald Trump

Trump won't 'waste our time' with Argentina if Milei loses in midterms
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US banks cheer regulators' steps toward easing capital requirements

U.S. bank executives expressed optimism that Trump administration regulators will soften capital rules, a major reversal from

US banks cheer regulators' steps toward easing capital requirements
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US senator seeks Commerce Department investigation into Singapore-based Megaspeed

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US senator seeks Commerce Department investigation into Singapore-based Megaspeed
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Dutch seizure of Nexperia followed US pressure over Chinese CEO

A Dutch seizure of Chinese-owned computer chip maker Nexperia came after rising U.S. pressure on the company, a court ruling released on Tuesday showed,

Dutch seizure of Nexperia followed US pressure over Chinese CEO
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US revokes visas of over 50 Mexican politicians in new drug war front

The U.S. government has revoked the visas of at least 50 politicians and government officials in Mexico amid the Trump

US revokes visas of over 50 Mexican politicians in new drug war front
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China says it didn’t reignite trade tensions with the US, Trump did

China says it didn’t reignite trade tensions with the US, Trump did

China says it didn’t reignite trade tensions with the US, Trump did
Lifestyle|Political|Sports|US

Naked bike riders demonstrate against federal troops in 'quintessentially Portland' protest

Protesters are pedaling through Portland's streets wearing nothing or close to it to rally against the Trump administration

Naked bike riders demonstrate against federal troops in 'quintessentially Portland' protest
Business|Technology|World

New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rules

The New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative television network Newsmax are among five outlets on Monday who say they won't sign a new Defense Department document about its new press rules

New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rules
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|US|World

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns
Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea says it flagged Hyundai US investment plan concerns

South Korea's industry minister said on Monday that the government had expressed concerns over Hyundai announcing multi-billion dollar U.S. investment plans at the same

South Korea says it flagged Hyundai US investment plan concerns
Economy|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Air traffic controllers are considered essential workers and required to work without pay during the shutdown, but there are reports some are calling in sick in greater numbers than usual.

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays
Entertainment|World

For freed Israeli hostage musician, a piano waits to be played again

A tightly-packed crowd in the northern Israeli town of Lavon leapt to their feet and erupted into jubilant cheers at news of the release of Alon Ohel, 24, a

For freed Israeli hostage musician, a piano waits to be played again
Health|Science|World

CDC walks back hundreds of firings as US shutdown persists

(This Oct 11 story has been refiled without any changes to the text.)

CDC walks back hundreds of firings as US shutdown persists
Crime|Political|US|World

Appeals court rejects Trump request to deploy National Guard in Chicago area

(This Oct 11 story has been refiled without any changes to the text.)

Appeals court rejects Trump request to deploy National Guard in Chicago area
Health|Science|World

More than half of CDC staffers recently fired by Trump administration have been reinstated

More than half of CDC staffers recently fired by Trump administration have been reinstated

More than half of CDC staffers recently fired by Trump administration have been reinstated
Crime|Election|US|World

Trump's intervention in Washington prompts calls for its 18-term House delegate to step down

Eleanor Holmes Norton has been an outspoken advocate for the District of Columbia during her 18 terms as the city's delegate in Congress

Trump's intervention in Washington prompts calls for its 18-term House delegate to step down
World

National Guard troops in Illinois can remain federalized but can’t be deployed, appeals court rules

National Guard troops in Illinois can remain federalized but can’t be deployed, appeals court rules

National Guard troops in Illinois can remain federalized but can’t be deployed, appeals court rules
Economy|Political|World

Partisan shutdown standoff ignores key risk to US stability: rising national debt

The ongoing shutdown debate between Democrats and President Donald Trump's Republicans is largely avoiding the difficult fiscal issues clouding the country's

Partisan shutdown standoff ignores key risk to US stability: rising national debt
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump says inflation is 'defeated' and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for many

Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago

Trump says inflation is 'defeated' and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for many
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What we know about the fraud case against New York attorney general Letitia James

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday on mortgage fraud charges

What we know about the fraud case against New York attorney general Letitia James
MidEast|Political|World

Iran dismisses Trump's suggestion of normalising ties with Israel as 'wishful thinking'

Iran described on Saturday the possibility, suggested by U.S. President Donald Trump, that it could normalise relations with Israel as "wishful thinking."

Iran dismisses Trump's suggestion of normalising ties with Israel as 'wishful thinking'
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s threats against China?

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s threats against China?

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s threats against China?
Americas|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Chicago ICE crackdown's first casualty, a father of two, had built a quiet life in the US

When Silverio Villegas Gonzalez was 12 minutes late for his shift at Tom & Jerry's Gyros, a diner on Chicago's northwest side, his

Chicago ICE crackdown's first casualty, a father of two, had built a quiet life in the US
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

EU need for 'digital sovereignty' does not mean protectionism, German minister says

Europe needs to build up its own digital infrastructure to reduce dependence on U.S. providers, but that does not mean turning away from them completely, Germany's digital minister

EU need for 'digital sovereignty' does not mean protectionism, German minister says
Economy|Education|Health|Political

WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown

The Trump administration has provided a $300 million infusion to a food aid program for low-income mothers and children, easing concerns about funding during the government shutdown

WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science

AstraZeneca agrees to lower drug prices for Medicaid under Trump administration deal

AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration

AstraZeneca agrees to lower drug prices for Medicaid under Trump administration deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street selloff raises worries about market downturn

Investor worries that Wall Street's record stock rally would soon fizzle loomed large on Friday after tariffs re-emerged as a market risk. 

Wall Street selloff raises worries about market downturn
Crime|Political

Trump officials not giving up on deporting Abrego Garcia to African nations despite resistance

The Trump administration is pushing again to deport a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador

Trump officials not giving up on deporting Abrego Garcia to African nations despite resistance
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot put conditions on domestic violence grants

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot put conditions on grants that fund efforts to combat domestic violence or provide access to abortion resources

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot put conditions on domestic violence grants
Economy|Education

Trump is cutting funding to universities with large Hispanic student populations – here’s what to know

Hispanic-Serving Institutions enroll over 60% of all Hispanic undergraduates in the US and include large schools like Florida International University.

Trump is cutting funding to universities with large Hispanic student populations – here’s what to know
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Colombian President Petro suggests Qatar could mediate US military actions off Venezuela

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has proposed that Qatar could mediate to end the U.S. military presence in international waters near Venezuela

Colombian President Petro suggests Qatar could mediate US military actions off Venezuela
Africa|Political|US|World

Burkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from the US

Burkina Faso said it has refused a proposal from the Trump administration to accept deportees from the United States

Burkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from the US
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Malaysia says removing chip tariff exemption could harm competitiveness, U.S. supply chains

Malaysia warned on Friday that any removal of tariff exemptions on its semiconductor exports by the United States could hurt its competitiveness and strain supply networks,

Malaysia says removing chip tariff exemption could harm competitiveness, U.S. supply chains
Business|Economy|Europe|World

US tariffs a drag on EU confidence, jobs, ECB study finds

Only a small minority of euro zone workers fear that U.S. tariffs will jeopardise their jobs but that could still create a drag for an already sluggish economy, European Central

US tariffs a drag on EU confidence, jobs, ECB study finds
Crime|Political|US|World

Judge orders restrictions on federal tactics against ICE protesters after Chicago-area pastor shot with pepper balls

Judge orders restrictions on federal tactics against ICE protesters after Chicago-area pastor shot with pepper balls

Judge orders restrictions on federal tactics against ICE protesters after Chicago-area pastor shot with pepper balls
Business|Political|World

Jared Kushner returns to forefront of Trump’s Middle East diplomacy with Gaza ceasefire deal

Jared Kushner returns to forefront of Trump’s Middle East diplomacy with Gaza ceasefire deal

Jared Kushner returns to forefront of Trump’s Middle East diplomacy with Gaza ceasefire deal
Crime|US

Kamala Harris slams indictment of Letitia James during book tour event in DC

Kamala Harris slams indictment of Letitia James during book tour event in DC

Kamala Harris slams indictment of Letitia James during book tour event in DC
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

AP reader question: How might the federal shutdown affect the economy?

Here’s a question submitted by an Associated Press reader: How might the government shutdown affect the U.S. economy

AP reader question: How might the federal shutdown affect the economy?
Asia|Business|Economy|Travel|World

Trump proposes barring Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes

The Trump administration on Thursday proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on routes to and from the United States,

Trump proposes barring Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes