Trump News for Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro seeks court approval for visit from Trump official

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Lawyers for Bolsonaro have petitioned for Trump adviser Darren Beattie to meet the ex-president in a Brasilia prison.

Gas Tax Holiday Floated as Band-Aid for Skyrocketing Prices at the Pump

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

Democratic senators have pitched the Gas Prices Relief Act.

Democrats say White House offers no clarity on Iran war goals after 11 days

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Party members decry 'disturbing' lack of clarity following latest classified briefing on war justification and aims.

Trump’s open-ended war, briefly explained

Cameron Peters, Vox

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: When will Donald Trump’s war with Iran end?  What’s ha…

Large US special ops force needed on ground to seize Iran's uranium, experts say

Luis Martinez, Abcnews.com

Experts say a large U.S. special operations force would likely be needed to seize Iran's uranium, believed buried under rubble at nuclear sites the U.S. bombed last year.

The Iranian Regime Doubles Down

Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic

Trump was hoping for an Iranian Delcy Rodríguez. Instead he may have produced an Iranian Kim Jong Un.

US civil rights group documents ‘broad attack on Muslim life’ in 2025

Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English

CAIR releases annual report, warning discrimination is likely to continue as Iran war sparks a new wave of hate speech.

Around 140 US service members wounded in Iran war, Pentagon says

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

US Department of Defense says eight service members in critical condition as White House hails progress of assault.

Israeli president defends war with Iran, says targeted oil sites were 'not the oil reserves of the people'

Insider Inc., Business Insider

For Israeli president Isaac Herzog, the conflict that began with Hamas' October 7 assault is inseparable from Iran's broader strategy.

Exclusive-Chevron, Shell closing in on first big oil production deals in Venezuela since US captured Maduro, sources say

By Marianna Parraga and Deisy Buitrago, Yahoo Entertainment

HOUSTON/CARACAS, March 10 (Reuters) - International oil majors Chevron and Shell are closing in on the first big oil production deals with Venezuela since...

Syndicates of Capital

Jason Kottke, kottke.org

Jessica Burbank: A new world order is here. States (countries) are no longer the highest form of power globally. Power has shifted to wealthy individuals who

WATCH: Trump 'would not be happy' if Russia was sharing intelligence with Iran

ABC News, Abcnews.com

WH press sec. Karoline Leavitt told ABC News' Karen Travers neither Pres. Trump nor U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff "would be happy" if it turns out Russia has been sharing intelligence with Iran.

Stephen Thaler’s Legendary AI Copyright Losing Streak Ends With Nowhere Left To Appeal

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

We’ve been covering Stephen Thaler’s quixotic quest to get copyright (and patent) protection for works generated entirely by his AI system “DABUS” for years now. If there’s one thing Thaler has proved beyond all reasonable doubt, it’s that you can be comprehe…

Pete Hegseth Is Pushing Defense Employees to Volunteer With DHS

Vittoria Elliott, Wired

The defense secretary has made clear that Pentagon managers are to encourage workers, including civilians, to volunteer to assist in the administration's immigration crackdown.

'Decline and recline': Uber and Lyft drivers are rethinking what trips to accept to navigate soaring gas prices

Tom Carter,Alex Bitter, Business Insider

Oil prices blew past the $100-a-barrel mark on Monday, before falling back to around $90 after Trump suggested the war with Iran could soon end.

You’re already paying for Trump’s Iran war

Kelli Wessinger, Noel King, Vox

President Donald Trump continues to give mixed messages about the war in Iran. But what is clear is the impact that the conflict is already having on the US and global economies.  Oil prices, which briefly crested $100 a barrel on Monday, are higher than we’v…

Bait and Switch? RFK Jr.’s FDA Pivots on ‘Promising’ Autism Treatment Leucovorin

Ed Cara, Gizmodo.com

The FDA ultimately ruled against approving leucovorin for autism, citing a lack of "sufficient data."

Trump says he and Vance are 'philosophically' different on Iran war

Hannah Demissie, Abcnews.com

President Trump said that he and Vice President JD Vance are "philosophically a little bit different" when it comes to U.S. action against Iran.

Will War In Iran Really End "Very Soon"?

BBC News

President Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”.

MAGA celebrates Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu—then discovers she’s liberal and anti-ICE

Lindsey Weedston, The Daily Dot

"Coming from a family of immigrants, I think immigrants deserve rights."

YouTube Expands AI Deepfake Detection Tool to Politicians, Won’t Say If Trump Is Included

Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com

The tool lets verified users request unauthorized AI-generated videos featuring their likeness to be taken down.

White House denies US military escorted tanker in Hormuz after deleted post

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has walked back a deleted social media claim from Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

Hegseth says Trump to decide when Iran war is over, amid mixed messages on end game

Alexandra Hutzler, Abcnews.com

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the U.S. will end its war with Iran "on our timeline."

Why Are Pro-Iran Bots Pushing AI Fakes of Epstein and Trump When There’s Real Material?

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

One popular video also features Elon Musk and Bill Gates.

It’s a War With Iran, Not an “Intervention”

Séamus Malekafzali, The Intercept

Elected officials desperately want to cast our war with Iran as an “intervention” or “operation.” Don’t let them get away with it. The post It’s a War With Iran, Not an “Intervention” appeared first on The Intercept.

A sustained spike in oil prices could erase consumers' tax savings from Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' strategist says

jsor@businessinsider.com (Jennifer Sor), Business Insider

If oil prices sustain a $20-a-barrel increase, that would be equivalent to Americans paying $150 billion more at the pump a year, one strategist says.

Global airlines hike ticket prices as Iran war sends costs soaring

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The war has sent oil prices surging, upending global travel and pushing airline ticket costs on some routes sky-high.

Citi CEO doesn't see systemic risk lurking in private credit — unless these 3 things converge

Alice Tecotzky, Business Insider

Citi CEO Jane Fraser said she's "sanguine" on the risks in private credit, but concerns about AI and war in Iran could make things more problematic.

Fake AI Content About the Iran War Is All Over X

David Gilbert, Wired

X's Grok is failing to accurately verify video footage from the Iran conflict, and is sharing its own AI-generated images about the war.

Iran War Is Both “Very Complete” and Also in Its “Most Intense Day.” Welcome to Trump Admin’s Iran Doublethink.

Jim Vorel, Jezebel

On any topic related to the Iran War, the Trump admin can't go more than 10 seconds without directly contradicting itself.

Trump Kicks Kristi Noem To The Curb For Being Exactly The Sort Of Person Trump Wanted Her To Be

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

I come here to celebrate the apparently permanent sidelining of former DHS head, Kristi Noem. I know the adage usually does some hedging before damning with faint praise, but I’m not interested in praise, faint or otherwise, much less pretending this isn’t wo…

Flying cabs, next-gen aircraft cleared for takeoff in 26 states

Brandon Vigliarolo, Theregister.com

FAA launches pilot projects starting this summer The skies over parts of the US could soon get busier, as the Federal Aviation Administration launches pilot projects spanning 26 states to test electric air taxis and other next-gen aircraft, with operations ex…

Remnants of U.S.-Made Missile Reportedly Photographed Near Iran School Strike

TMZ Staff, TMZ

While Donald Trump initially blamed Iran for an attack on an Iranian elementary school last month, evidence appears to be mounting that the school may have been inadvertently hit by a U.S. missile during a strike targeting an adjacent naval base.…

Explosions, Black Rain, and Dead Birds: Waking Up to War in Tehran

Maria Fontoura, Rolling Stone

An Iranian citizen describes life on the ground in Tehran in the wake of the bombing of oil depots outside the capital city.

Erika Kirk Gets Another Gig

Danielle Han, Jezebel

Three months after warning women against being "career-driven," Kirk has added another line to her resume: a spot on Trump's Air Force Academy Board of Visitors.

WATCH: Investigation into potential terror attack outside NYC mayor's home

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Two improvised explosive devices brought to a counterprotest outside Gracie Mansion in New York City are being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism," officials said.

WATCH: Long security lines amid TSA staffing shortages, partial government shutdown

ABC News, Abcnews.com

With the spring break travel rush underway, travelers across the country are facing longer wait times at security checkpoints due to a TSA staffing shortage linked to the partial government shutdown.

Every influencer eventually becomes a merch store

Mia Sato, The Verge

Tucker Carlson's online store sells right-wing apparel and home goods, like hoodies in the Supreme streetwear style mocking Somali people or mugs with The Godfather puppetmaster iconography edited to feature AIPAC. But last week, a handful of other products c…

The Company That Made a Dish of Neurons Play DOOM Is Getting Into Brain Cell-Powered Data Centers

Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com

Cortical Labs says its working on two biological data centers.

Pete Hegseth vows ‘most intense day’ of US strikes against Iran

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Pete Hegseth says Donald Trump controls the pace of the war, but acknowledges that Israel has its own objectives.

What smart people are saying about inflation as the war in Iran presses on

Madison Hoff,Samuel O'Brient, Business Insider

Business Insider spoke with experts and reviewed commentary to see what smart people think the war with Iran means for inflation and consumers.

‘Age Verification’ could force trans people to out themselves to use the internet

Janus Rose, The Verge

In 2026, a photo ID is not just paperwork - it essentially grants you permission to exist in society. Last month, Kansas legislature passed a law categorically invalidating trans people's driver's licenses and IDs overnight, requiring them to obtain new IDs w…

Trump Plots Petty Revenge on CEO Who Called Him ‘Dictator’

Yahoo Entertainment

Women’s football team to be welcomed home with open arms, Iran says

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Iran's Foreign Ministry and general prosecutor say the team is invited to return home 'with peace and confidence'.

FDA finds little evidence that a generic drug can help people with autism

MATTHEW PERRONE, Yahoo Entertainment

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a generic medication for a rare brain disorder, while walking back suggestions by President Donald Trump...

I Recognize the Look on Liam Ramos’s Face

Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic

The 5-year-old was briefly held at Dilley, where families are sent after ICE roundups.

Republicans Are Fleeing Congress in Historic Numbers

Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone

Dozens of Republican lawmakers are opting against seeking reelection to the House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 midterms.

How will soaring oil prices caused by Iran war impact food prices?

Hanna Duggal, Marium Ali, Al Jazeera English

Oil and gas are not just fuel, they are raw materials for thousands of products, including fertilisers used in farming.

Could Trump ‘take over’ the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices rise?

Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English

Oil prices spiked after shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were disrupted amid the Iran war.

'The streets are emptier than ever': Iranians describe life as US escalates war

Patrick Reevell, Abcnews.com

Iranians expressed fear and uncertainty as the United States and Israel intensified their bombing campaign against Iran.

No snow, no ski season: Greenland’s warmest January shuts Nuuk resort

Peter Keldorff, Al Jazeera English

Climate change fears grip Nuuk as winter temperatures reach record highs.

Nintendo Switches Lanes, Sues US Over Tariffs

Oscar Gonzalez, CNET

Mario wants his money back.

MAGA Suddenly Quiet About Overseas Influence Now That Larry Ellison’s Warner Bros Bid Has Saudi, Chinese Backing

Karl Bode, Techdirt

You might recall that during the great mass TikTok hyperventilation of 2021-2025, there was no limit of face fanning by Republicans like Brendan Carr about overseas involvement in social media. Carr was so particular on this subject, he scuttled an FCC progra…

YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to politicians and journalists

Mia Sato, The Verge

Public officials and journalists will soon be able to keep track of AI-generated deepfakes of themselves on YouTube through the platform's likeness detection feature. The tool is already available to millions of content creators on YouTube, but beginning Tues…

WATCH: Tornado threat from Texas to Great Lakes

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Some 50 million Americans are on alert for potentially damaging storms, including possible tornadoes.

Just Don’t Say the W-Word

Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic

Trump’s administration has both used and avoided the word war in ways that seek glory and evade responsibility.

‘Short-term excursion’: What Trump said about the war on Iran

Al Jazeera English

Donald Trump called the war on Iran a “short-term excursion”, saying the US already achieved “tremendous success”.

Dubai's status as a global hub is at risk, as the Iran conflict is already disrupting travel beyond the Middle East

Kelsey Vlamis, Business Insider

The Iran war is already raising fuel prices and could impact Dubai's status as a global travel hub, which relies on its reputation for safety.

Could the US-Israel war with Iran fuel global inflation?

Al Jazeera English

Oil prices are swinging as markets react to every twist in the conflict.

Iran war: What is happening on day 11 of US-Israel attacks?

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rally in Tehran to show their support for the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

Georgia special election to replace MTG tests the power of Trump's endorsement

Sarah Kallis, NPR

Voting ends Tuesday night in the district that former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene left this year after a feud with President Trump. It's unclear if his pick will win her spot.

Guam objects to Trump administration plan to allow deep-sea mining in western Pacific

Dana Williams, NPR

The Trump administration wants to allow deep-sea mining for critical minerals near the American territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Residents are worried about environmental impacts.

Trump threatens Cuba again, says island nation may face ‘friendly takeover’

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The US president repeats claims that Cuba is ready to negotiate as it faces a spiralling energy and economic crisis.

Woman killed in Bahrain as Gulf states intercept more Iranian missiles

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Strikes continue as Trump says US attacks on Iran will dramatically increase if it tries to close Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Says Iran War Is Both ‘Very Complete’ But Also Just ‘the Beginning’

Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone

As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran escalates, President Donald Trump has offered confusing and conflicting updates on the conflict.

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team

The Associated Press, NPR

Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.

US consumers express dismay over rising gas prices after attack on Iran

Brian Osgood, Al Jazeera English

Oil prices have shot up as the war snarls transportation and production in one of the most energy-rich regions on earth.

Trump 'willing to live with' US report on missile strike on Iranian girls' school

Alexandra Hutzler, Abcnews.com

President Donald Trump said on Monday he doesn't "know enough" about the strike on an Iranian elementary school that Iran says killed at least 168 people.

Australia to send missiles to UAE, surveillance plane to help Gulf defence

Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said missiles and reconnaissance plane will be sent to region.

Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens to hit harder

By Parisa Hafezi, Enas Alashray and Kanishka Singh, Yahoo Entertainment

DUBAI/CAIRO/WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they would not allow "one litre of oil" to be shipped from the...

Trump claims Iran planned to ‘take over Middle East’ before US attacked

Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump cites “information and belief” for his claim that Iran would have taken over the Middle East.

Trump says some sanctions to be lifted on oil producers amid Iran war

John Power, Al Jazeera English

Crude oil prices plunge below $90 a barrel following an earlier surge to almost $120 in price swing over 24 hours.

WATCH: TSA staff shortages amid spring break cause travel chaos at airports across the U.S.

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Some travelers trying to get to their vacations waited on line for hours, causing some to miss their flights completely.

Trump threatens to hit Iran harder if it blocks energy supplies

Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump threatened to escalate attacks on Iran if it disrupted global oil supplies.

White House Forced to Walk Back Trump’s Brazen Threat

Erkki Forster, Daily Beast

The White House has been forced to do damage control after President Donald Trump’s brazen threat to Democrats misfired. Trump declared on Sunday that he...

Iran war may end ‘pretty quickly’: What Trump told Republicans

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

US president highlighted what he described as the successes of Operation Epic Fury against Iran in his latest speech.

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Promises the ‘Future of Aviation’ With New eVTOL Program

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

healthcare pls

Islamophobic Think Tank Helped Prosectors Write Terror Indictment Against ICE Protesters

Matt Sledge, The Intercept

The far-right Center for Security Policy, led by anti-Muslim activist Frank Gaffney, is best known for pedaling conspiracy theories. The post Islamophobic Think Tank Helped Prosectors Write Terror Indictment Against ICE Protesters appeared first on The Interc…

Iran war live: Trump says conflict will be over soon; 40 killed in Tehran

Zaid Sabah, Lyndal Rowlands, Al Jazeera English

US-Israeli strike kills 40 in Tehran as Iranian counterattacks target Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.