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Iran rejects U.S. peace plan. And, jury finds Meta, Google to blame in addiction trial

Iran rejects a U.S. proposal to end the war and counters with a different peace plan. And, a jury finds Meta and Google negligent in a trial over social media's harms.

Iran Rejects US Peace Proposal, Troop Deployment, Social Media Trial

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Iran Rejects US Peace Proposal, Troop Deployment, Social Media Trial

Iran rejects a U.S. proposal to end the war and offers a different peace plan. Thousands more U.S. troops are deployed to the Middle East as President Trump considers seizing Iranian oil infrastructure. An unprecedented verdict against Meta and Google finds the tech giants responsible for mental health issues like anxiety and depression. 

Iran Rejects US Peace Proposal, Troop Deployment, Social Media Trial

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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news briefing after a weekly Senate Democratic Luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

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Thousands of U.S. troops deploy to Middle East. And, the latest on DHS funding talks

The U.S. is sending thousands of paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne to the Middle East. And, congressional Republicans present Democrats with a new deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

82nd Airborne Deployment, Israel Threatens Lebanon Invasion, DHS Funding Negotiations

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82nd Airborne Deployment, Israel Threatens Lebanon Invasion, DHS Funding Negotiations

NPR has confirmed the U.S. is sending thousands of paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne to the Middle East, raising questions about whether this is an escalation in the war or a pressure tactic to force Iran to the negotiating table.

82nd Airborne Deployment, Israel Threatens Lebanon Invasion, DHS Funding Negotiations

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) testifies during his confirmation hearing to be the next Homeland Security Secretary in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill.

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Senate confirms Sen. Mullin as DHS secretary. And, Iran denies U.S. talks to end war

The Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the next Department of Homeland Security secretary. And, Iran has denied that it's in talks with the U.S. to end the war, which is now in its fourth week.

Negotiations With Iran, Trump On Deal With Iran, ICE Impact On Airport Lines

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Negotiations With Iran, Trump On Deal With Iran, ICE Impact On Airport Lines

After postponing attacks on Iranian powerplants, President Trump says a deal with Iran could come within days and NPR has confirmed backchannel efforts are underway through regional allies.

Negotiations With Iran, Trump On Deal With Iran, ICE Impact On Airport Lines

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Cargo vessel, Ali 25, in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz on March 22, 2026 in northern Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

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Trump delays strikes on Iran's power plants for 5 days. And, ICE deploys to airports

Trump says he will deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports to help address delays. And, the president said he would delay strikes on Iranian power plants for five days.

Trump's Hormuz Deadline, Congress DHS Funding, ICE In Airports

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Trump's Hormuz Deadline, Congress DHS Funding, ICE In Airports

President Trump has given Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on its power plants and Iran is threatening to close the vital shipping waterway indefinitely if he follows through.

Trump's Hormuz Deadline, Congress DHS Funding, ICE In Airports

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President Trump speaks during a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

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Trump is dismantling democracy, reports find. And, Treasury to take over student loans

Recent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. And, the Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury Department.

Israel and Iran Trade Airstrikes, Trump Meets Japan PM, Kharg Island Future

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Israel and Iran Trade Airstrikes, Trump Meets Japan PM, Kharg Island Future

Iran and Israel are trading airstrikes as the Israeli prime minister pushed back against claims he forced the U.S. into the war with Iran. Japan’s prime minister visited President Trump at the White House, where they talked about Iran and China, and 2,200 Marines are on their way to the Persian Gulf.

Israel and Iran Trade Airstrikes, Trump Meets Japan PM, Kharg Island Future

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President Trump walks to the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., as he returns from Dover Air Force Base in Delaware after attending a dignified transfer solemn event on March 18, 2026.

President Trump walks to the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., as he returns from Dover Air Force Base in Delaware after attending a dignified transfer solemn event on March 18, 2026. Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base to pay his respects to six U.S. military members who were killed during a crash of a refueling aircraft in western Iraq last week. Oliver Contreras/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Israel and Iran attack gas facilities. And, Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse, rape

Attacks on gas facilities by Israel and Iran have escalated the war and impacted global markets. And, renowned union leader and labor rights advocate Cesar Chavez is accused of sexual abuse and rape.

Iran Attacks Energy Targets, DHS Confirmation Hearing, Cesar Chavez Abuse Allegations

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Iran Attacks Energy Targets, DHS Confirmation Hearing, Cesar Chavez Abuse Allegations

Iran attacked energy targets around the Persian Gulf in response to an Israeli strike as the war escalates. President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), faced a tense confirmation hearing. Allegations that the late labor leader Cesar Chavez sexually abused girls are leading to a re-examination of his legacy.

Iran Attacks Energy Targets, DHS Confirmation Hearing, Cesar Chavez Abuse Allegations

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The Fed to meet about interest rates. And, Sen. Mullin faces DHS confirmation hearing

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold the benchmark interest rate steady today amid economic uncertainty. And, Sen. Mullin faces a confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Life Inside Iran, Trump and Cuba, Fed Interest Rates

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Life Inside Iran, Trump and Cuba, Fed Interest Rates

Iran is retaliating for the killing of its top security chief with strikes across the region overnight, and Iranian are crossing into Iraq just to buy food they can no longer afford at home.

Life Inside Iran, Trump and Cuba, Fed Interest Rates

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Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11.

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U.S. seeks NATO help with Strait of Hormuz. And, federal judge blocks vaccine changes

As the war with Iran intensifies, Trump is demanding that allies help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz. And, a federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies.

Israel's Incursion Into Lebanon, NATO and Strait Of Hormuz, Cuba's Blackout and Trump

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Israel's Incursion Into Lebanon, NATO and Strait Of Hormuz, Cuba's Blackout and Trump

Israel intensified its air and ground operations in Lebanon overnight, with airstrikes hitting southern Beirut and millions displaced as the war shows no signs of letting up.

Israel's Incursion Into Lebanon, NATO and Strait Of Hormuz, Cuba's Blackout and Trump

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Tourists are reflected in water on the east side of the U.S. Capitol on March 12 in Washington, D.C.

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Senate prepares to vote on Trump's SAVE Act. And, takeaways from last night's Oscars

Senate Republicans are gearing up to vote on President Trump's controversial voting overhaul, the SAVE America Act. And, key takeaways from the 2026 Oscars.

Middle East War Week 3, Trump Messaging 'Winning', Voting Act

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Law enforcement responded near Temple Israel following reports of an active shooter on March 12 in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Law enforcement responded near Temple Israel following reports of an active shooter on March 12, 2026, in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Emily Elconin/Getty Images hide caption

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FBI investigates attacks in Michigan and Virginia. And, Senate passes housing bill

The FBI is investigating two separate attacks, one in Michigan and the other in Virginia, that happened yesterday. And, the Senate has passed the largest housing bill in decades.

Israel Bombs Beirut, Attacks In Michigan And Virginia, Housing Bill

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Israel Bombs Beirut, Attacks In Michigan And Virginia, Housing Bill

Israel struck central Beirut overnight and issued the first ever evacuation order for part of the capital, as Israel vows it will not stop until Hezbollah is defeated and nearly a million people are displaced in Lebanon alone.

Israel Bombs Beirut, Attacks In Michigan And Virginia, Housing Bill

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Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11.

Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026. New attacks hit three commercial ships in the Gulf on March 11, with one of the vessels in flames as Iran pressed its campaign against its oil-exporting neighbours, threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and plunging the global energy economy into crisis. AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption

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U.S. investigates strike on Iranian school as the war sparks a global oil crisis

Trump, who promised to lower gas prices, is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as war drives prices up. And, the U.S. investigates the strike on an Iranian school that killed at least 165 people.

Strait Of Hormuz Crisis, Gas Price Politics, Iranian School Strike Investigation

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Strait Of Hormuz Crisis, Gas Price Politics, Iranian School Strike Investigation

Three commercial oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. and Israeli airstrikes continue on Tehran — Iran may be losing the war in the air, but it is strangling one of the world's most vital waterways and shaking global markets. 

Strait Of Hormuz Crisis, Gas Price Politics, Iranian School Strike Investigation

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