Mar 20 WATCH: Trump says 'we don't need' Strait of Hormuz after allies won't help U.S. escort ships By Associated Press Speaking with reporters as he departed the White House, Trump said “it would be nice” if the countries that rely on the Strait of Hormuz would get involved in helping to keep it open. Continue reading
Mar 20 Feds move to dismiss charges against officers accused of falsifying warrant in Breonna Taylor raid By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press Judges have twice reduced a felony charge against each officer to a misdemeanor, saying there wasn't a direct link between the false information in the warrant and Taylor's death. Prosecutors said after the second ruling that they had decided to… Continue reading
Mar 20 White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint By Seung Min Kim, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press House Republican leaders swiftly endorsed the framework and said they're ready to work "across the aisle" to pass legislation, but doing so would be a heavy lift, requiring agreement with Democrats in the Senate as public divisions over AI run… Continue reading
Mar 20 NYC Mayor Mamdani launches community safety office By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press It's a tentative first step toward fulfilling a key campaign pledge to reduce the role of police in responding to mental health emergencies. Continue reading
Mar 20 2 former FBI agents say they were fired over their roles in Trump 2020 election probe By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Two agents fired from the FBI last year said in a federal lawsuit Thursday that they were terminated “solely” because of their participation in an investigation into President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Continue reading
Mar 20 Swalwell sees attacks from left and right as California's race for governor heats up By Michael R. Blood, Sophie Austin, Associated Press There is finally a breakaway leader in California’s crowded race for governor, at least by one measure: Eric Swalwell is just about everyone’s favorite target. Continue reading
Mar 20 WATCH: Trump presents Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to Navy football team, says Hegseth and Caine are in the Situation Room By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, weren't at the ceremony because they were in the White House Situation Room. Continue reading
Mar 20 Ukraine's pressure grows as war in Iran deepens and Russia readies a new offensive By Associated Press Ukraine's European allies have promised to maintain their steadfast support, but bickering over a major 90 billion euro EU loan to cover Kyiv's military and economic needs for two years has reflected the mounting challenges. Continue reading
Mar 20 Pete Hegseth's Christian rhetoric reignites scrutiny after the U.S. goes to war with Iran By Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press Hegseth has pushed policy changes that reflect his Christian views, including a revamp of the military chaplain corps. Continue reading
Mar 20 Zelenskyy says Ukraine is using drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukraine is also looking into whether it can have a role in restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, according to Zelenskyy. Continue reading