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The sneaky way Trump's lawyers are supercharging ICE

Shortly after President Donald Trump took office for the second time, his administration started illegally detaining immigrants without giving them a bond hearing or other method of avoiding incarceration while an immigration judge determines if they are in the country legally. The overwhelming majority of federal judges have rejected this ...

Ian Millhiser / Vox | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:00:43

The Trump coin and lessons from the Ostrogoths

The use of his image on a gold offering from the US Mint is a sign of how little power he actually has over America's money

FT | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:00:03

Epstein victims sue Google, Trump administration for disclosing personal information

A lawsuit filed in Northern California alleges that Google's AI features generated contact information for Epstein victims.

CNBC | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:58:40

Oil hits $112 as Trump deadline extension fails to calm markets

President delays possible attack on energy plants until April 6

FT | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:50:26

Trump DOJ Refuses to Rule Out Second Amendment Right to Nuclear Weapons

Trump's DOJ refused to rule out nuclear weapons from the kinds of arms it claims the average citizen may be entitled to possess.

Tess M. Fardon and Shira Lauren Feldman / Moneybox | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:48:18

Judge, Longtime Thorn for Trump, Sides With Administration

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg-with a history of halting Trump administration policies-sided with the president in a case regarding deporting criminal illegal immigrants to El... Read More The post Judge, Longtime Thorn for Trump, Sides With Administration appeared first on The Daily Signal .

Fred Lucas / The Foundry | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:45:00

Wall Street slides as Trump delays Iran energy strikes

Seeking Alpha | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:31:41

When dependence on America becomes a vulnerability

Allies have learnt that partnership with Trump's US can endanger them

FT | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:18:04

Chinese anxiety about Trump visit

Taipei Times | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:06:15

Putin Is Losing The Ukraine War - But Thanks To Trump, Not As Fast As He Was

Kate Nicholson / Huffington Post | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:18

American Shitcoin

FEEDHere's an update on American Bitcoin (ABTC), created by two of Trump's mentally challenged spawn. As long as I'm urinating in the face of crypto creeps, here's how Ethereum is doing, which is where the ever-masculine Tom Lee is focused.

Tim Knight / Tim Knight | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:00

The impact of the Iran war is hurting Trump's plan to boost the US housing market

The housing market is a key focus for Trump, but the prospect of hotter inflation and higher rates due to the Iran war has soured the outlook.

Jennifer Sor / Business Insider | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:51:13

Barclays says the 'Trump put' is fading, and the president can no longer prop up stocks as headline fatigue sets in

The "Trump put" is losing its efficacy, Barclays warned, saying the all the flip-flopping from the president is fueling headline fatigue.

Naomi Buchanan / Money Game | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:13:45

Crusty Beards. Hole-Filled Pants. Plaid Button-Downs. What's Going On With the Men of ICE?

While other government employees sport crisp uniforms and clean-shaven faces, ICE guys are nearing mind-boggling levels of sartorial slop.

Christina Cauterucci / Moneybox | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:09:10

Iran Expected to Respond to U.S. Peace Proposal

CBS News: "The Iranian response to the U.S.' 15-point framework for a peace deal is expected on Friday." "President Trump and top White House officials have been told that Iran's counter-proposal would likely arrive Friday via

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:05:00

Trump's War in Iran Risks Ruining His Entire Foreign Policy

The president's attempt to manage the consequences of the war is adding wrinkles to his diplomatic goals in Ukraine, China, and other countries.

Daniel DePetris / Hit & Run | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:01:51

Sen. Warren rips Federal Reserve chair pick Kevin Warsh: 'You have learned nothing from your failures'

Kevin Warsh's nomination as chair of the Federal Reserve has been in limbo because of a criminal investigation of Chair Jerome Powell.

CNBC | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:52:49

German officials lose zero sleep over Trump's criticism of them - spokesman

Some German politicians said earlier that Germany will stay away from the conflict in Iran

Tass | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:49:56

Why Democrats Should Talk About Trump's Tariffs as a 'Threat to the Rule of Law'

Rep. Jimmy Panetta says Democrats have "learned the hard way" that handing over so much tariff authority to the executive branch is a bad idea.

Eric Boehm / Hit & Run | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:45:44

Trump Backs Section 702 Reauthorization After Once Calling To 'KILL FISA'

The president is much less concerned about the law's potential for overreach now that he's in charge of the government wielding it.

Joe Lancaster / Hit & Run | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:15:08

Trump Moves Suggest Escalation of the Iran War

Robert Pape: "Since February, the United States has surged more than 150 aircraft, two carrier strike groups, over a dozen warships, and tens of thousands of personnel into the region. Airbases have expanded. Missile defense systems have been reinforced. Command integration under United States Central Command has tightened. Now, airborne ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:10:20

Oil traders bet millions ahead of Trump's Iran talks post

DOJ TOO BUSY PROTECTING PEDOPHILES

maoxian / Maoxian | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:07:24

Trump Administration Cooked Up Gay Ayatollah Story

The Trump administration wants people to think Iran's new ayatollah is gay. Fox News's Jesse Watters asked President Trump Thursday about the rumor that Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the hard-line cleric tapped to lead Iran, was a closeted gay man. "Did the CIA tell you that Ayatollah Jr. is gay?" Watters ...

Edith Olmsted / New Republic | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:04:01

What does it mean for China if Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin visit back to back?

China will host Vladimir Putin following Donald Trump's trip in May, marking the first time Beijing will have welcomed the leaders of the US and Russia in the same month outside a multilateral event. The back-to-back visits highlight Beijing's strategic effort to manage relations with both major powers amid rising ...

Amber Wang,Dewey Sim,Laura Zhou / South China Morning Post | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:10

Weekly News Quiz

It was another dizzying week in politics, with President Trump escalating and then hinting at an exit from the Iran war even as thousands more U.S. troops head to the region and global energy markets reel. Back home, a prolonged Department of Homeland Security shutdown disrupted airports, while the political ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:09

Brent Surges Past $110 on Iran Rejection

Oil markets are being driven by the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran rejecting U.S. terms and delays in negotiations pushing Brent back above $110. Friday, March 27, 2026 The closure of the Hormuz Strait against Donald Trump's hopes for constructive negotiations, such is the main price-defining relationship ...

Tom Kool / Oil Price | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:00

Nothing Works in Trump's America-Except for Racism

Elie Mystal In this week's Elie v. US , our justice correspondent explores Trump's stunning incompetence. Plus: baseball is back-for now. The post Nothing Works in Trump's America-Except for Racism appeared first on The Nation .

Elie Mystal / The Nation | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:57:51

Trump administration blocked from punishing Anthropic over Pentagon row

Judge says classification of group as 'supply-chain risk' was probably 'arbitrary and capricious'

FT | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:41:58

Nixon to Trump: Pakistan's long record as backchannel between rival powers

Islamabad reprises its role as diplomatic broker as US and Iran edge closer to wider confrontation.

Al Jazeera | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:38:27

This Week: The Single Cringiest Moment of the Cringey Trump 2.0 Era

In every age, there are moments large and small that somehow manage to capture the regnant ideology in all its proud and decadent vulgarity. You know these moments when you see them because your first reaction is not intellectual but physical-you feel that involuntary revulsion not in your brain but ...

Michael Tomasky / New Republic | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:30:13

The Largest Protest In History?

USA Today: "With more than 3,100 events planned nationwide to protest President Donald Trump's actions and policies, organizers expect the No Kings protests to draw millions of Americans into the streets March 28." "Two earlier No Kings protests brought out huge crowds, and organizers hope this event will be among ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:23:17

Pressing matters and socks with Trump's image: Russian delegation's visit to US

Preparations for the Russian delegation's visit to US Congress were held in secret

Tass | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:22:50

Pentagon Alarmed by Tomahawk Burn Rate in Iran War

U.S. forces have blown through more than 850 Tomahawk missiles in the ongoing war in Iran, according to a new report by The Washington Post . The usage rate has led some Pentagon officials to raise concerns about America's capabilities in the Middle East and future conflicts. Trump's Iran war ...

Finn Hartnett / New Republic | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:21:07

North American stocks fall, oil prices rise as Trump's delays fail to quell fears

The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average all sank in early trading, a day after Wall Street's worst drop since the conflict with Iran started.

CBC | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:16:42

Iran Eyes Second Strait

Politico: "It's not just Hormuz. There's a second strait in the Middle East vital to global energy markets that Iran is threatening to close if President Donald Trump fails to wind down the Iran war." "The world is already experiencing the worst disruption to global energy markets in history following ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:06:08

Nicki Minaj's Stupefying MAGA Turn Is the Worst-Timed Rebrand in History

If she had jumped on the bandwagon a little earlier, she'd be set. Instead, she's now screwed.

Luke Winkie / Moneybox | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:01:05

Blink and miss: Trump's tactic of threats first and U-turn later is proving stale in Iran war

President's move, dubbed Trump Always Chickens Out, appears to have soured as he loses hold on situation in Iran From Wall Street to the White House, the dish everyone's talking about this week is the Persian Taco. It's what's served when Trump chickens out in Iran. In the early hours ...

Eduardo Porter / Guardian | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:05

The Smithsonian's Failure to Tell the American Story

Today marks the first anniversary of the start of President Donald Trump's war on the Smithsonian Institution. It is nothing less than a heroic clash... Read More The post The Smithsonian's Failure to Tell the American Story appeared first on The Daily Signal .

Anna Gustafson / The Foundry | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:00

All the times Donald Trump dunked on Keir Starmer over the Iran war

The U.S. president hasn't held back after Keir Starmer disappointed him in the Middle East.

Noah Keate / Politico | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:57:48

The U.S. and Cuba Have Both Abandoned Their Principles

America's rivalry with Cuba was once a bitter battle of ideas. When a 20-something Fidel Castro electrified his supporters with visions of a bright socialist future, he wasn't bluffing. When John F. Kennedy said that the Cuban revolution was "incompatible with the principles and objectives of the Inter-American system," he ...

Quico Toro / The Atlantic | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:56:00

Trump's Net Worth Grew by $1.4 Billion

Forbes says Donald Trump is now worth $6.5 billion, which is roughly $1.4 billion more than he was worth last year.

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:53:00

Polish deputy seeks to bill Trump for rising fuel prices

According to Klaudia Jachira, the US president provoked fuel crisis

Tass | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:50:37

Oil Prices Continue to Climb After Trump Delays Bombing Threat

President Trump said on Thursday he would delay an imminent deadline to begin attacking Iran's power grid.

The New York Times / NY Times | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:49:56

"Trump take housing:" how the Iran war is killing the housing sector's "green shoots"

- by New Deal democrat "Trump take egg" was a social media meme popularized by MTSW at Bluesky, highlighting prices that T--p had promised would come down, but increased instead.The spike in egg prices was due to avian flu, but when it comes to internet memes, nevermind.Which is by way ...

New Deal democrat / Bonddad Blog | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:49:00

China retaliates against US trade probes ahead of Xi-Trump talks

Move marks escalation in tensions in run-up to much-anticipated May summit in Beijing

FT | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:43:35

Why Philippines may face 'strategic dilemma' over Nato partnership, US demands

The Philippines is seeking broader defence cooperation with Nato's European members, even as US President Donald Trump remains critical of the transatlantic security alliance's lack of involvement over the Middle East war. While some observers say the move dovetails with the long-standing security partnership between the Philippines and the United ...

Sam Beltran / South China Morning Post | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:29:06

Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?

The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.

BBC | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:17:22

Trump Is 'Getting a Little Bored' with the Iran War

"Nearly one month after the U.S. began strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump is sending thousands of troops to the Middle East to potentially fight in a war he said he has 'already won,'" MS NOW reports. "That contradiction has frustrated some senior White House aides and outside allies... They ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:07:54

Weekend reading and MB media appearances

International Reading: Yes, It's Time to Tax the Rich - Common Dreams Trump's DOJ Makes Shocking Settlement With Michael Flynn. The Justice Department is forking over tons of taxpayer dollars to President Trump's former national security adviser. - New Republic Trump Team Examines What Oil as High as $200 a ...

Unconventional Economist / MacroBusiness | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:05:32

What is Mark Rutte smoking?

The UN secretary-general should remember that it's resolve that causes Trump to back down, not obeisance

Edward Luce | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:10

What Do We Really Think Is Happening Here

What does Iran think is happening here. The Pentagon is looking at sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to give President Trump more military options even as he weighs peace talks with Tehran, Defense Department officials with knowledge of the planning said. Trump earlier said ...

Atrios / Eschaton | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00

Will the U.S. Seize Kharg Island?

If Trump's push for a negotiated end to the war with Iran fails, there are few options that deliver immediate economic impact without expanding the fight inland. Seizing Kharg Island, Iran's main offshore oil export terminal, is one of them. Trump has now paused strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure twice, ...

Editorial Dept / Oil Price | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:30:00

US Treasury Announces President Donald J. Trump's Signature to Appear on Future U.S. Paper Currency

For a momemnt I thought Trump signing on banknotes will be fake news. But it is not. US Treasury has indeed announced that Trump will sign on US Banknotes on the 250th anniversary of the Republic: In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, President Donald ...

Amol Agrawal / Mostly Economics | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:24:26

What comes next? Three attack scenarios as U.S. sends thousands more troops to Middle East

One of Iran's top lawmakers has said that they were anticipating a potential ground invasion of one its islands.

CNBC | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:14:31

Man jailed for four years after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police

The US president's youngest son contacted officers when he was in the US to say his friend had been attacked in January 2025.

BBC | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:14:20

Trump's Iran extension, DHS funding deal, Anthropic's injunction and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

CNBC | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:14:18

France calls IOC sex testing a 'step backwards' while Trump praises move

Transgender women athletes now excluded from female events at the Olympics after IOC agrees new eligibility policy.

Al Jazeera | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:10:02

Rubio, G7 diplomats duel over wars in Iran and Ukraine

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Group of Seven counterparts traded barbs over the wars in Iran and Ukraine, casting doubt on Europe bowing to Donald Trump's demand for military help in the Gulf. "The United States is constantly being asked to help in a war," Rubio said ...

Bloomberg / South China Morning Post | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:06:08

BBC Expert Predicts Trump Will 'Escalate' Iran War As Conflict Hits 'Inflection Point'

Kate Nicholson / Huffington Post | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:02:48

The new Trump coin will have an eagle on the back. Here are some better options | Dave Schilling

The real defining image of this presidency should be the bank statement of the average American citizen Shockingly, inexplicably, Donald Trump keeps finding new places to put his face. Also, his name. Or initials. Or one of those drawings a turkey a kid does by tracing the outline of their ...

Dave Schilling / Guardian | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:04

Stock index futures fall as Trump delays Iran energy strikes

Seeking Alpha | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:51:18

Trump's 'unpredictability' means UK can no longer rely on US in time of crisis, Starmer warned

UK urged to build relationships with 'middle powers' such as Canada and Australia and prepare for lack of US support

Holly Bancroft / The Independent | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:49:31

One in Eight Trump Voters Have Buyer's Remorse

A new Strength In Numbers/Verasight poll finds 13% of Americans who cast ballots for Donald Trump in 2024 say they regret how they voted in the last election. Among Kamala Harris voters, just 6% say the same.

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:44:08

Scott Brown Isn't Leaving New Hampshire's Senate Race

Scott Brown (R) told Semafor "he's not dropping his Senate campaign in New Hampshire, despite the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Senate Leadership Fund, and President Donald Trump endorsing his opponent, John E. Sununu." "Republicans hoped that Brown would bail, perhaps enticed by a job in the Trump administration or a ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:38:34

Russian man jailed for four years for assaulting woman after Donald Trump's son alerted UK police

A Russian national has been jailed for assaulting a woman in an attack which was witnessed on a video call by President Donald Trump's youngest son Barron. Matvei Rumiantsev has been jailed at Snaresbrook Crown Court for four years. Rumiantsev was also convicted of perverting the course of justice after ...

George Bunn / GB News | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:33:07

Trump's Deadlines Aren't Really Deadlines

Wall Street Journal: "Today was supposed to be the last day of President Trump's pause on planned U.S. military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure. On Thursday, Trump kicked that deadline back again, to April 6, saying that peace talks were going well." "If there is one constant ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:32:19

GOP Unity on Iran War Is Starting to Crack

Bloomberg: "The fissures are still relatively isolated, at least publicly, but include some critical GOP figures on the Hill, suggesting there's growing unease about the length of the war, Donald Trump's endgame, the possibility of sending ground troops, and results Republicans will own." "If ground troops go in, the party ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:29:37

No Winners in the Homeland Security Shutdown

Punchbowl News: "Who won the Senate standoff? No one, in truth. Nothing really changed. Both sides wanted to have this fight, so it happened. It was another example of how little moderation is left in the Trump era, where the first instinct is to go to war." "But at some ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:11:44

Donald Trump needs Keir Starmer gone to make the special relationship great again - Lee Cohen

America is ready for deeper intelligence cooperation with Britain - the serious, trust-based partnership that matters when the world gets dangerous - but there are growing concerns in Washington about whether that can fully proceed under the current government. Sir Keir Starmer's first instinct when Donald Trump called for stronger ...

Lee Cohen / GB News | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:01:59

Trump Says His Goal Is to Stop Iran Getting a Nuclear Bomb. But the Result Might Be Lots More Nukes Across the Globe

Trump says his goal is to stop Iran from getting a nuclear bomb. But experts say the result might be lots more nukes across the globe.

Charlie Campbell / Time | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:03

Capital Markets: "The Dollar and Oil are Bid "

From Marc Chandler at Bannockburn Global Forex: The dollar and oil remain firm. The market has a had muted reaction to President Trump's announcement late yesterday that it will extend its pledge not to strike Iran's energy infrastructure for ten days (April 6). At the same time, reports indicate the ...

climateer / Climateer Investing | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:59:00

Trump's Support on Immigration Plummets

A newPRRI pollshows that public support for President Trump's anti-immigration agenda has cratered. Just over one-third of Americans - 35% - rate Trump's handling of immigration favorably, compared with 61% who rate his actions unfavorably. And nearly half - 48% - of Americans hold very unfavorable views of his handling ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:55:40

Oil Prices Climb to $110 a Barrel

"Oil prices were higher on Friday as President Donald Trump's move to give Iran a 10-day extension to open the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz failed to soothe supply concerns," CNBC reports.

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:46:41

MAGA Celebrates Trump's Non-Endorsement in Texas

Politico: "As the MAGA faithful gather for another day of CPAC in Grapevine, Texas, they are openly celebrating what they believe is tantamount to a major midterms victory: keeping President Donald Trump from endorsing John Cornyn ahead of May's GOP Senate primary runoff." "MAGA world is taking a victory lap ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:44:03

Trump's Iran Dilemma

Washington Post: "The Strait of Hormuz - which was open and secure before the fighting began - is now a danger zone. And many U.S. allies among the Arab states lining the Persian Gulf, who were skeptical about the war in the first place, now fear that a wounded Iran ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:41:15

"Brookings Institution paper charts path toward smaller Fed balance sheet"

Do it. Do it now.From Reuters, March 25 i.e. before Governor Miran's speech*:Academic charts path to reduce Fed balance sheetFed's large balance sheet offers financial stability benefitsTrump associates criticize large Fed balance sheet If the Federal Reserve truly wants a smaller balance sheet, it can get there with regulatory changes, ...

climateer / Climateer Investing | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:39:00

Cabinet to Huddle to Talk Economy

"President Trump's political team is meeting with his Cabinet late Thursday to discuss plans for top officials to fan out across the country to stress what the administration is doing to help the economy," Axios reports. "Trump's team believes the economy - above all other issues, including any anxiety over ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:35:02

FirstFT: Trump extends Iran deadline after biggest market sell-off of war

Also in today's newsletter: Pentagon blocked from punishing Anthropic and what the energy crisis means for your money

FT | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:28:40

President Trump hosts Greece's Independence Day event at the white House

US President Donald Trump hosted an event at the White House on Thursday in honor the Independence Day of Greece. In the relevant proclamation, the Greek independence Days was described the US president described the day as a "National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy" in the United ...

keeptalkinggreece / Keep Talking Greece | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:02:17

Unhappy Anniversary: One Year Since Trump's Brutish Assault on History

On March 27, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14253, " Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History ." The order provided a template for egregious assaults by the White House on the humanities, arts, higher education generally, and particularly on history. Trump has declared war on history itself, on ...

David W. Blight, James Grossman / New Republic | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00

Transcript: Trump Erupts in Panic over Midterms as Harsh Fox Poll Hits

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the March 27 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I'm your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump is very ...

The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent / New Republic | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:59:56

Every time Trump has attacked Starmer over the Iran war - as PM vows to not 'back down'

Sir Keir Starmer says Donald Trump is seeking to "put pressure on me in different ways" - but has insisted that he won't "buckle under pressure".

Sky | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:59:00

Is the End of NATO Near?

Jonathan Lemire and Simon Shuster: "The standoff over the strait has created an unexpected new strain on the relationship between Trump and NATO, one that may not fully shatter the alliance but could fundamentally weaken it." Said one European Union diplomat: "I think he made NATO defunct in practice already ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:45:13

Patients Need Trump To Go Further With Higher Ed Reform

A year ago, President Trump signed one of his most important executive orders. He called out the decline of higher education, where merit and excellence have given way to indoctrination in "diversity, equity, and inclusion." He then targeted the accreditors who have actively forced this decline in learning on colleges ...

Kurt Miceli / Real Clear Politics | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:40:07

FedEx and UPS charged fees for collecting tariffs. Now, customers want that money back.

FedEx and UPS collected brokerage fees to handle Trump's tariffs. Some customers are suing, saying they never should have paid them.

Alex Bitter / Business Insider | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:39:01

Trump's Iran Deal Must Be Nothing Like Obama's

President Donald Trump recently announced that he's postponing strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days to negotiate a ceasefire. "I think it could very well end up being a very good deal for everybody," he told journalists. It's unclear who exactly the White House is bargaining with or whether ...

David Harsanyi / Real Clear Politics | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:38:52

Senate Reaches DHS Funding Deal After Trump Agrees to Fund TSA

The Senate agreed on a deal that would fund most of the Department of Homeland Security but not the controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency that Democrats are seeking to reform.

Chad de Guzman / Time | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:30:41

Trump Is Asking to Be Bailed Out Again

David Graham: "The Trump team has discovered that acting fast can prevent anyone from stepping in to stop them-the 'You can just do things' ethos. But the president still doesn't understand why it might be unwise to do something, even if you can. His hasty actions keep producing crises that ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:30:21

Stock index futures drift up as Trump delays Iran energy strikes

Seeking Alpha | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:27:27

Donald Trump drops bombshell news about Tiger Woods as Masters creeps closer

President Donald Trump has declared that Tiger Woods will miss next month's Masters tournament at Augusta, Georgia, though the 79-year-old declined to disclose how he obtained this information. Speaking to Fox News programme The Five on Thursday, Trump stated: "I love Tiger, but he won't be there. He'll be there, ...

Jack Otway / GB News | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:12:40

Merz floats EU-China deal, Trump's new Beijing date, European lawmakers visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled support for a European Union-China trade deal, as rising tensions with the United States complicate Europe's response to a growing flood of low-cost Chinese imports. Merz told German lawmakers on Wednesday he could envisage an agreement with China in "the longer term" among other trade ...

Raymond Ma,Neil Denslow / South China Morning Post | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:01:16

A Turning Point in the Iran War

Shane Harris: "Trump's whipsawing public comments and social-media posts have created confusion throughout the war. But this much is evident: Despite all Iran has lost, it maintains the military capability to cause a global energy crisis. If Trump hadn't known this before, the Ras Laffan attack offered a clear

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:12

Trump Explodes in Angry Panic over Midterms as Brutal Fox Poll Hits

Donald Trump is panicking about the midterm elections, leading him to unleash a series of ranting tweets on Truth Social. He raged at Republicans for failing to pass voter suppression legislation, urging them to "TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER" to do so. He followed with a second all-caps tweet reiterating the demand. ...

The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent / New Republic | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00

Anthropic Wins Injunction in Court Battle With Trump

"A U.S. federal judge on Thursday halted the Trump administration's designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, issuing a ruling that the government trampled free-speech protections when it classified the company as a security threat and barred government use of its models," the Wall Street Journal reports.

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:53:37

Israel launches strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Friday after US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backing down. With stock markets reeling ...

Associated Press / South China Morning Post | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:45:08

Minister Hits Back At Trump After President Called British Aircraft Carriers 'Toys'

Kate Nicholson / Huffington Post | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:39:36

US-Iran war: India prepares to re-start LNG buys from Russia; seeks Trump admin waiver, says report

Apart from crude oil disruptions, the supply of LPG and LNG have also been hit. India imports a big portion of its LPG and LNG needs and has been looking to step up procurement from alternative sources.

TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:32:02

European stocks muted after Trump grants 10-day pause on Iran strikes

Seeking Alpha | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:31:55

STAT+: Trump administration says home care fraud is 'rampant.' What do the data show?

The Trump administration claims there's widespread fraud in home-based care, but officials haven't offered any evidence.

O. Rose Broderick / Stats | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:30:00

Stock index futures rose as Trump delays Iran energy strikes

Seeking Alpha | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:27:59

Canada loaning millions to proposed Nunavik rare earth mining project linked to Trump White House

Amid Prime Minister Mark Carney's calls that the Canada-U.S. relationship is ruptured, Ottawa has committed $175-million to a mining project in northern Quebec whose major U.S. investor is closely linked to the Trump administration.

CBC | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00

Oil shrugs off Trump's latest Iran extension; UK consumers feel 'ripple of fear' from the conflict - business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Middle East crisis live: Trump pausing strikes on Iran energy sites; Houthis say 'no reason' to halt Red Sea shipping Brent crude is climbing higher this morning, further above its levels before Donald Trump gave Iran 10 days to open the ...

Graeme Wearden / Guardian | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:51:11

Trump Reveals 'Present' He Received From Iran

Li Zhou / Huffington Post | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:49:54

Donald Trump Says High Costs During Iran War Don't 'Matter To Me'

Elyse Wanshel / Huffington Post | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:47:31

As it happened US-Iran war: Trump reveals oil 'present' from Iran; Israel claims it killed navy chief in strike; White House confirms it sent 15-point peace plan via Pakistan

Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Angus Dalton, Sarah McPhee, Alexander Darling / Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:30:37

Donald Trump suspends strikes on Iran's energy sites

Donald Trump said he's suspending strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for another ten days, claiming talks with Tehran "are going well".

Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:28:46

Trump's ambassador to UK warns cancelling King Charles's state visit would be 'a mistake'

It comes as The Independent has learnt that Congressional and Senate leaders have been told to prepare to hear a joint address by the King in the week beginning 27 April

David Maddox / The Independent | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:28:44

Trump's Signature Is Set to Be Added to America's Currency

President Trump is poised to be the first sitting president to have his signature appear on the U.S. dollar.

Alan Rappeport / NY Times | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:15:54

Tracking Trump's Efforts to Reshape Cultural Institutions

Jennifer Schuessler, a culture reporter who writes about intellectual life, is now covering President Trump's attempts to amend the presentation of American history.

Sarah Bahr / NY Times | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:06

Oil Markets Price In Peace, but the Upside Risk Remains

Crude oil prices were set for a sharp decline this week despite ongoing hostilities in the Middle East, as traders pinned their hopes on President Trump's statements suggesting the war would end soon. Brent crude was trading at $107.98 per barrel at the time of writing, and West Texas Intermediate ...

Irina Slav / Oil Price | Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:41:59

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