Supreme Court takes up Trump efforts to curtail protections for Haitians, Syrians

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 7:38 pm

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to review the Trump administration’s power to curtail temporary protections for migrants from countries experiencing extraordinary conditions, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle over the president’s immigration crackdown this spring.  Until they hear oral arguments in April, the justices will keep intact lower rulings that block the administration from terminating Syria and Haiti’s designations for the Temporary Protected Status (TPS)...

Cuban officials report island-wide blackout

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 7:38 pm

Cuban officials on Monday said that a blackout affecting the whole island had occurred, according to The Associated Press. The incident follows recent pressure on the island country's energy resources from the U.S. According to the Cuban Ministry of Energy and Mines, a “complete disconnection” had affected the Cuban electrical system, the AP reported. On...

Greene: Iran war hurting Vance, Gabbard

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 7:09 pm

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who is opposed to the Iran war, on Monday said the issue is hurting other figures in the administration known for being against foreign wars, namely Vice President JD Vance and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.  “The longer it goes on, it definitely does hurt JD Vance, and...

FCC chair invites bipartisan backlash as MAGA battle with press intensifies

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 7:02 pm

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr’s threat to crack down on broadcasters over coverage of the U.S. war in Iran is raising fresh alarm about Trump administration efforts to intimidate or influence the media. In a Saturday post that was not targeted toward a specific outlet, Carr suggested news broadcasters could have problems renewing...

3,000 flights canceled as eastern US braces for high winds, tornadoes

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 6:48 pm

Thousands of flights were cancelled Monday as the eastern U.S. braces for high winds and possible tornadoes and the Midwest deals with blizzard conditions. According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, 3,573 flights had been cancelled that were destined within, into, or out of the U.S. as of 2:00 p.m. EDT. Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport topped...

Marines: ‘One-in-a-million’ malfunction caused explosion over I-5

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 6:34 pm

The USMC has determined that a "one-in-a-million" malfunction in an artillery shell's fuze caused it to explode over Interstate 5 and strike a California Highway Patrol vehicle with debris during a 250th anniversary event in October 2025.

Warren demands information on xAI access to classified Pentagon networks

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 6:26 pm

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is demanding more information from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on xAI’s access to Pentagon classified networks. She also asked him to address worries that the company’s chatbot, Grok, could pose reliability concerns for the U.S. military. Warren, who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in a Sunday letter that...

Trump says Israel won’t use a nuclear weapon in Iran

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 6:25 pm

President Trump insisted on Monday that Israel would not use a nuclear weapon in Iran after he was asked about one his advisers warning of such a potential risk. “Israel wouldn’t do that. Israel would never do that,” Trump told reporters in the White House East Room on Monday. Trump was asked about recent comments...

Appeals court allows Trump to swiftly deport migrants to third countries 

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 6:21 pm

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that the Trump administration may keep swiftly deporting migrants to countries where they have no ties as a legal challenge unfolds. The 2-1 vote on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit contained no explanation. The panel also expedited the schedule for the case's next stage. The Trump administration as part of its aggressive immigration...

Judge temporarily halts Trump demand for race-based admissions data from universities

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 6:20 pm

A judge ruled on Friday to temporarily stall efforts by the Trump administrations demanding race-based admissions data from universities.   U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor ruled in favor of the 17 blue states that challenged the administration’s new reporting requirements, arguing they were costly and burdensome to universities. The Trump administration wants to implement the “Admissions and Consumer...

Trump reveals story about GOP lawmaker Neal Dunn's health

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 6:14 pm

President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) revealed Monday that Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) received a terminal diagnosis for a heart problem, prompting concerns about the House GOP’s super-slim majority and leading Trump to connect the congressman to care at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Trump talked about Dunn’s health during a press...

Why aren't TSA agents getting paid?

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 6:08 pm

The U.S. Government is currently facing its second partial shutdown of the 2026 calendar year, albeit one that only affects the Department of Homeland Security. Why?

Progressive gains in Illinois 9th District race challenge Israel lobby

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 6:00 pm

In the Illinois 9th District primary, progressive candidates Daniel Biss and Kat Abughazaleh are leading the race, while state Sen. Laura Fine, backed by the Israel lobby, is trailing due to her association with AIPAC, indicating a shift in Democratic Party sentiment on Israel.

Khamenei had reservations about son, says US intelligence: Report

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 5:56 pm

The late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly was wary of his son, newly elected Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, succeeding him, according to U.S. intelligence reports. CBS News reported Sunday that President Trump, Vice President Vance and other senior officials have received intelligence that the new Iranian leader’s father believed his son was...

Trump 'strongly' encourages other nations to help on 'paper tiger' Iran, Strait of Hormuz

By: The Hill

Published on: March 16, 2026, 5:53 pm

President Trump encouraged other countries to assist in dealing with the closure of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz on Monday, calling Tehran “a paper tiger” in response to concerns of threats from the Middle Eastern nation. “We strongly encourage the other nations to get involved with us, and get involved quickly and with great enthusiasm,” Trump...