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

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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
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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'
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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