Graham invokes Iwo Jima in call for Trump to 'take Kharg Island'

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 12:20 pm

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) called for the Marines to seize Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub, which lies about 20 miles off the coast of the mainland, declaring on Fox News: “We did Iowa Jima, we can do this.” “Here’s what I tell President Trump: Keep it up for few more weeks, take Kharg...

2 killed in LaGuardia crash between jet, fire truck

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 12:07 pm

Two pilots were killed in a collision between a jet and a fire truck late Sunday on a runway at LaGuardia International Airport in New York.  The aircraft was attempting to land when it struck the emergency vehicle, which was traveling across the runway to respond to an incident with a United Airlines flight, according...

Has America forgotten the lessons of the 1960s?

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 12:00 pm

There’s truth in the maxim that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. However, bad intentions, not a learning disability, are driving America back into the problems we hoped we solved generations ago. 

Trump signals five-day pause on US strikes on Iran energy infrastructure 

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 11:31 am

President Trump on Monday said U.S. strikes on Iran energy infrastructure would halt for five days after “very good” and “productive” conversations with leaders in Tehran. In a Monday morning Truth Social post, Trump wrote in all-caps that the U.S. and Iran "over the last two days" have had "conversations regarding a complete and total resolution...

Warning issued over possible fentanyl contamination of Barbie dolls sold at Missouri discount store

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 11:02 am

Police say they have all of the potentially-contaminated dolls in their possession.

Claim deadline for $1.2B in tax refunds from 2022 nearing, IRS warns

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 11:01 am

The estimated median refund is nearly $700.

2 college students among 6 injured in Illinois shooting

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 11:01 am

Six people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds after an early morning shooting in Normal, Illinois, and the incident is still under investigation.

The media hold the powerful to account — except when we don't

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 11:00 am

The media are supposed to hold the powerful to account. They are a lot better at enforcing groupthink.

Democratic digital ad firm launches new service aimed at better reaching likely primary voters online 

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 11:00 am

Democratic digital advertising firm DSPolitical is launching a new service on Monday aimed at better reaching likely primary voters online as the party looks for different ways to target its base ahead of a consequential November election. DSPolitical, which shared its plans first with The Hill, is launching a new “precise digital ad targeting” tool that allows Democratic campaigns to target likely voters better ahead of their primaries, which...

Former congressional candidate launches group to support ex-officials, veterans run for office 

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 11:00 am

Former FBI analyst John Sullivan, who recently dropped a New York congressional bid, is launching a new group to support former public servants running for office, according to plans first shared with The Hill.  The group, a hybrid political action committee called Integrity PAC, is looking to support candidates who have served in the government or military and are fighting back...

Iran war: Clock ticking on Trump’s power plant threat

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 10:30 am

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ Trump’s deadline on Strait of Hormuz ▪ Mullin poised for confirmation ▪ Supreme Court to hear ballot case ▪ House GOP attendance concerns Time is almost up on President Trump’s threat to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz after...

Trump’s backing of spy powers puts GOP’s FISA 702 critics in tough spot

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 10:00 am

President Trump’s reversal in pushing lawmakers to renew the nation’s warrantless spy powers is putting pressure on the House GOP and some of the tool’s most fervent critics to back its reauthorization. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) allows the government to spy on foreigners located abroad. But the tool has long...

Trump regulators forge ahead with crypto rules amid Senate holdups

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 10:00 am

A key financial regulator is moving forward with rules for the cryptocurrency industry that would tackle a key legal issue — whether their tokens will be considered securities and fall under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC issued guidance last week that would help the industry know what will fall under its jurisdiction...

Supreme Court to decide if states count mail ballots arriving after Election Day

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 10:00 am

Whether states can count ballots received after polls close on Election Day will land before the Supreme Court on Monday, bringing the issue of mail-in voting to the forefront in a case with major implications for this year's midterm elections. The court will hear arguments over whether states can accept mailed ballots postmarked by Election...

GOP cracks in Senate begin to show in DHS shutdown fight

By: The Hill

Published on: March 23, 2026, 10:00 am

Cracks are beginning to show in the Senate GOP’s unity as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown stretches into its 38th day, as some Republicans worry trying to pin the blame on Democrats won’t produce a deal, and could politically boomerang back on their own party. Images of huge chaotic lines at major airports in...