Trump News for Monday, March 16, 2026
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Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies
Rob Stein · NPR
In a rebuke, a federal district court judge blocked the administration's reduction in the number of immunizations recommended for kids and also changes to an influential vaccine committee.
HealthHealthcareLawsuitsLegal & JusticePublic Health
Mar 16, 2026, 11:03 PM

America’s Diminished Place In The World And The Consequences Of Not Impeaching
Cathy Gellis · Techdirt
It has long been clear: Trump needs to be removed from office before he can inflict even more damage than he already has. But he doesn’t just need to be stopped; for America to have a future he also needs to be repudiated. Impeachment speaks to each need, to …
Donald TrumpImpeachment
Mar 16, 2026, 10:57 PM
J. D. Vance Learns What Mike Pence Already Knows
David A. Graham · The Atlantic
The vice president is realizing that signing on with Donald Trump might seem like a shortcut to the top, but it’s actually a guarantee of humiliation.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsLeadership
Mar 16, 2026, 10:46 PM

Trump claims strikes on Iran prevented nuclear war
Al Jazeera English
Donald Trump claimed he ordered strikes on Iran to prevent a nuclear conflict that would have turned into World War III.
Donald TrumpIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 10:34 PM

Trump Advisors Warn of Nuclear Spiral in Iran, Push to Nuke a New Canal for Shipping
Matt Novak · Gizmodo.com
Some MAGA fans are encouraging an off-ramp. Newt Gingrich thinks nukes are the answer.
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 10:26 PM

Trump seeks to delay meeting with China’s Xi by ‘month or so’ amid Iran war
Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera English
The US president delays March 31-April 2 trip to China to focus on the escalating war against Iran.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalLeadershipNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 10:25 PM

Trump’s Hormuz problem, 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: Donald Trump is looking for help with the war he start…
IranMiddle EastNational SecuritySecurity IncidentsUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 9:49 PM

Rubio orders US diplomats to push countries to act against Iran amid 'risk of attack'
Shannon K. Kingston · Abcnews.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants U.S. diplomats to urge foreign governments to move swiftly to diminish Iran and its proxies' capability to attack.
CabinetIranMiddle EastNational SecurityStatements
Mar 16, 2026, 9:45 PM

WATCH: Trends that stood out on the Oscar's red carpet
ABC News · Abcnews.com
Celebrity stylist Tiffany Reid discusses which celebrities made the biggest statement on the Oscar red carpet.
Mar 16, 2026, 9:43 PM

‘Fourth world nation’: Trump slams Somalia, Ilhan Omar
Al Jazeera English
Speaking at the Oval office, US President Donald Trump stated that Somalia is a “fourth world nation.”
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & International
Mar 16, 2026, 9:16 PM

Can Starmer Keep Saying No To Trump?
BBC News
Trump "not happy" with the UK as Starmer says it won't be drawn into wider Iran war.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalNational SecuritySecurity & IntelligenceUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 9:04 PM

Who is answering Trump’s call for help with Strait of Hormuz?
Al Jazeera English
Trump has criticised the response to his call to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the war on Iran.
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 9:00 PM
US startup Reflection AI is working with South Korea's Shinsegae Group to build a 250MW data center in South Korea, sources say in a several-billion-dollar deal (Amrith Ramkumar/Wall Street Journal)
Techmeme.com
Amrith Ramkumar / Wall Street Journal:
US startup Reflection AI is working with South Korea's Shinsegae Group to build a 250MW data center in South Korea, sources say in a several-billion-dollar deal — The Trump administration is using AI chips and models a…
Mar 16, 2026, 8:55 PM

Cuba electric grid collapses amid US oil blockade causing national blackout
Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera English
Cuba has not received oil shipments since early January amid US pressure, worsening humanitarian crisis on the island.
EnergyForeign Policy & InternationalSanctions
Mar 16, 2026, 8:45 PM

BBC files motion asking US court to throw out Trump’s $10bn lawsuit
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
US president sued BBC over 'Trump: A Second Chance?', seeking $5bn for defamation, $5bn for unfair trade practices.
Civil LitigationLawsuitsLegal & JusticeMedia CriticismPersonal Legal
Mar 16, 2026, 8:42 PM

How big of a problem is the Strait of Hormuz for Donald Trump?
Al Jazeera English
US president frustrated with unenthusiastic response after appealing for help wresting control of key strait from Iran.
IranMiddle EastNational SecuritySecurity IncidentsUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 8:41 PM

WATCH: Michael B. Jordan brings Oscar trophy to In-N-Out after ceremony
ABC News · Abcnews.com
Michael B. Jordan celebrated his Oscar win for best actor with a burger from In-N-Out after Sunday night's Academy Awards ceremony.
Mar 16, 2026, 8:22 PM

Judge temporarily blocks key parts of RFK, Jr.’s effort to overhaul U.S. childhood vaccines
Claire Cameron · Scientific American
A federal judge on Monday issued a stay on the CDC’s move to reduce the number of routinely recommended childhood vaccines
CabinetHealthHealthcareLawsuitsPublic Health
Mar 16, 2026, 8:11 PM
This Newspaper's Cover Photo Just Brutally Called Out Donald Trump, And Wow, They Really Went There
Alexa Lisitza · Buzzfeed
Trump probably won't like this one.View Entire Post ›
Mar 16, 2026, 8:08 PM

Trump Says U.S. Doesn’t Need Allies’ Help … After He Demanded It
Nikkimccannramirez · Rolling Stone
The president is lashing out at the media over poor coverage while continuing to offer nonsensical justifications for attacking Iran
Donald TrumpIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 7:59 PM
Strength Means Owning Our Mistakes
Jeff Flake · The Atlantic
Anyone can claim credit for success. A true leader knows how to handle failure.
Donald TrumpLeadership
Mar 16, 2026, 7:45 PM

WATCH: War with Iran: What to watch for next
ABC News · Abcnews.com
Around 5,000 U.S. Marines and sailors are being deployed to the Middle East as the U.S. and Israel say their air campaign has greatly degraded Iran's military.
IranMiddle EastMilitaryNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 7:33 PM

Trump Gets $10 Billion Kickback To The Treasury For Offloading TikTok To His Billionaire Buddies
Karl Bode · Techdirt
We’ve discussed at length how Trump’s “fix” for TikTok’s problems basically involved forcing the sale of the platform to his greedy billionaire buddies (with the help of pathetic Democrats). The deal fixed none of the real issues Trumpland pretended to be con…
Donald TrumpEthicsTechnology Regulation
Mar 16, 2026, 7:20 PM

Trump says Hormuz Strait help ‘on the way’ as allies reject military action
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
US president refuses to identify which countries he says are responding to call for naval coalition to open trade route.
Donald TrumpIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 6:53 PM

FCC Chairman Threatens to Revoke TV Licenses Over Iran Coverage
Ece Yildirim · Gizmodo.com
Here's the latest in the FCC's quest to keep American media on a tight leash.
CensorshipFederal AgenciesFree SpeechMedia CriticismUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 6:46 PM

Americanswers… on 5Live! Will Trump lose his MAGA base over Iran?
BBC News
And should the US have been better prepared over the Strait of Hormuz?
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 6:38 PM

WATCH: Josh Groban's Oscar moment fit for a king
ABC News · Abcnews.com
A costumed Groban sings to the tune of 'Zadok the Priest' for an operatic Oscars opening sketch.
US-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 6:33 PM

Outrage as Afghan asylum seeker who fought alongside US dies in ICE custody
Joseph Stepansky · Al Jazeera English
Family, advocates call for full probe after Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal dies less than 24 hours after being detained.
ICE Controversies & ResistanceImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture
Mar 16, 2026, 6:33 PM

Afghan man dies in ICE custody one day after being detained
Laura Romero, Luke Barr, Armando Garcia · Abcnews.com
Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, whom ICE said died March 14 after one day in custody, worked with U.S. forces in Afghanistan, advocacy group says.
ICE Controversies & ResistanceImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture
Mar 16, 2026, 6:09 PM

ICE Officers Admit To Arrest Quotas During Court Testimony
Tim Cushing · Techdirt
It’s not that arrest and ticket quotas don’t exist. They do. They always have. They always will. It’s that they’re illegal. Courts have repeatedly criticized quotas because they create incentives so perverse they’d make /b/ board denizens uncomfortable. Since…
Federal AgenciesICE Controversies & ResistanceImmigrationLaw EnforcementLegal & Justice
Mar 16, 2026, 5:51 PM

Landmark offshore wind farms come online in the U.S.
Jackie Flynn Mogensen · Scientific American
Revolution Wind and Vineyard Wind are two of several wind farm projects that have come under fire from the Trump administration in recent months
EnergyEnvironment
Mar 16, 2026, 5:35 PM

Iran live updates: Trump says countries 'on the way'
Kevin Shalvey · Abcnews.com
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israel strikes.
IranMiddle EastMilitaryNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 4:57 PM

Turns Out The DOGE Bros Who Killed Humanities Grants Are Kinda Sensitive About It
Mike Masnick · Techdirt
Much of last week I had been working on a different article than the one this became. The American Historical Association, the Modern Language Association, and the American Council of Learned Societies — all plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the National Endowm…
Mar 16, 2026, 4:33 PM

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer: Trump
ABC NEWS · Abcnews.com
She will begin treatment immediately, the president said.
Donald TrumpGovernment & AdministrationHealthLeadershipStatements
Mar 16, 2026, 4:16 PM
What Happens Now to Kristi Noem’s Warehouse Jails?
Nick Miroff · The Atlantic
DHS’s next leader will inherit a fast-moving $38 billion plan for industrial-scale immigrant detention.
CabinetFederal AgenciesGovernment & AdministrationImmigrationPersonnel
Mar 16, 2026, 4:10 PM

With Midterms Looming, Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General Suddenly Thinks Measles Vaccines Are a Good Idea
Ed Cara · Gizmodo.com
At her nomination hearing last month, Casey Means avoided directly endorsing vaccines for measles and other preventable diseases.
AppointmentsCabinetHealthcarePersonnelPublic Health
Mar 16, 2026, 3:55 PM

The U.S. Is So Over World Peace It Erased the Olive Branch from the Dime
Danielle Han · Jezebel
The new coins, which have been in circulation since January, got rid of the olive branch because it was too woke. This is just absurd.
Mar 16, 2026, 3:23 PM

Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
BBC News
European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war isn't really an option.
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 3:12 PM

Iran officials tout ‘Trump-burning’ celebration amid battle of narratives
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Iranian state media calls for turning fire festival into a symbolic protest by burning figures of Trump and Netanyahu.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastProtests
Mar 16, 2026, 2:55 PM

EU leaders reject military involvement in Strait of Hormuz amid war on Iran
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Pushback comes as US President Donald Trump says NATO allies should help secure key waterway amid soaring oil prices.
EuropeIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 2:40 PM

WATCH: Backstage with Oscars’ biggest winners
ABC News · Abcnews.com
From “Sinners” winners Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler to “Hamnet” winner Jessie Buckley and Ejae of “KPop Demon Hunters,” “GMA” spoke with the Oscar winners backstage.
Mar 16, 2026, 2:40 PM
The Trump regime is deliberately destroying the...
Jason Kottke · kottke.org
The Trump regime is deliberately destroying the scientific community in the US. “This is not efficiency. This is not streamlining. This is the systematic elimin
Donald Trump
Mar 16, 2026, 2:31 PM

BBC argues Florida has no jurisdiction over January 6 doc that didn't air in the U.S.
Drew Gillis · Jezebel
The British broadcaster seeks to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Donald Trump over a 2024 episode of its documentary series Panorama.
Civil LitigationDonald TrumpLawsuitsLegal & JusticePersonal Legal
Mar 16, 2026, 1:15 PM

AI is nearly exclusively designed by men – here's how to fix it
Catherine de Lange · New Scientist
With the Trump administration’s attacks on so-called woke AI it is becoming even harder to make the technology we use fairer and more diverse. Leading voices are speaking out, reports Catherine de Lange
Artificial IntelligenceSocial Issues & Culture
Mar 16, 2026, 1:00 PM

Strait of Hormuz: Which countries’ ships has Iran allowed safe passage to?
Sarah Shamim · Al Jazeera English
Tehran allows a small number of ships from certain countries to pass through waterway.
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 12:43 PM
China’s Axis of Autocracy Isn’t Looking So Hot
Michael Schuman · The Atlantic
Perhaps inadvertently, Trump is revealing the limits of Beijing’s friendship.
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 12:31 PM

South Korean protesters criticise Trump over Hormuz security demand
Al Jazeera English
Activists in South Korea have staged a protest against Donald Trump’s request for help securing the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityProtestsSecurity & Intelligence
Mar 16, 2026, 12:20 PM

'We're at war' - Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs
BBC News
Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.
Crisis & EmergencyLaw Enforcement
Mar 16, 2026, 11:58 AM

Trump Tariffs Have Made This the Worst Time for American Wine in Literally Decades
Jim Vorel · Jezebel
An American winery closed almost every day of 2025, as Trump tariffs resulted in an almost 80% drop of Canadian consumption of U.S. wine.
CanadaDonald TrumpEconomy & FinanceTariff Economic ImpactTrade
Mar 16, 2026, 11:38 AM

Senate prepares to vote on Trump's SAVE Act. And, takeaways from last night's Oscars
Brittney Melton · NPR
Senate Republicans are gearing up to vote on President Trump's controversial voting overhaul, the SAVE America Act. And, key takeaways from the 2026 Oscars.
CongressDonald TrumpElections & PoliticsPolicy & LegislationVoting Rights
Mar 16, 2026, 11:28 AM

No, MAGA is not divided on the Iran war
Andrew Mitrovica · Al Jazeera English
Trump’s supporters remain loyal, even if there are a few loud dissenting voices.
Donald TrumpMiddle EastUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 11:13 AM

What’s Behind Trump’s New World Disorder?
Daniel Immerwahr · The New Yorker
A foreign policy freed of liberal pretenses and imperial ambitions could lead to restraint—or, as the Iran attack shows, simply license hit-and-run belligerence.
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

The F-35 Program Can’t Seem to Pull Off a Needed Software Update While Its Jets Fight a War
Mike Pearl · Gizmodo.com
The Pentagon says F-35s received no new combat upgrades last year, and that attempts to replace old software have stalled.
MilitaryNational SecuritySecurity & Intelligence
Mar 16, 2026, 9:00 AM

Javier Bardem Explains Why He Spoke Up About War, Palestine at Oscars
Emily Zemler · Rolling Stone
"You can be part of the movie-making community, which is an important community, and also be a citizen," the actor said
Mar 16, 2026, 8:40 AM

Morning news brief
A Martínez · NPR
The war with Iran enters its third week, as Trump and his top aides refocus their messaging on "winning" to regain faltering support, in the Senate, Republican lawmakers take up the SAVE Act this week.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 8:34 AM

WATCH: Bear breaks into California kitchen
ABC News · Abcnews.com
The homeowner says the intrusion was "more interesting than scary."
US-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 8:22 AM

WATCH: Fashion and fun at the 2026 Oscars
ABC News · Abcnews.com
Stars like Demi Moore and Teyana Taylor stunned in feather-covered gowns that put a modern twist on traditional Oscar's red carpet dressing.
US-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 8:20 AM

WATCH: 2026 Oscars' big winners, historic moments
ABC News · Abcnews.com
The ceremony saw Michael B. Jordan win best actor and "Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw make Oscar history as the first female director of photography to win the award.
US-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 8:18 AM

Iran war: What is happening on day 17 of US-Israel attacks?
Sarah Shamim · Al Jazeera English
Dubai contained a fire near its airport and temporarily suspended flights, while Trump claimed Iran wants to negotiate.
IranMiddle EastNational SecuritySecurity IncidentsUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 8:01 AM
Jimmy Kimmel calls out CBS over free speech at the Oscars
Amanda Goh · Business Insider
"Oh, man, is he going to be mad his wife wasn't nominated for this?" Jimmy Kimmel joked while presenting the award for best documentary feature.
Mar 16, 2026, 3:14 AM

Oil prices keep rising as Trump seeks coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz
John Power · Al Jazeera English
Brent crude tops $106 a barrel as markets see no end in sight to the halt of traffic through the critical waterway.
EnergyIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Mar 16, 2026, 2:05 AM
Trump Demands Death Penalty for Reporters in Unhinged War Rant
Yahoo Entertainment
Donald TrumpMedia Criticism
Mar 16, 2026, 12:39 AM
Trump warns NATO, presses China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz, FT reports
Reuters · Yahoo Entertainment
President Donald Trump warned NATO of a “very bad” future if allies do not help open up the Strait of Hormuz and said he may also delay a planned summit with...
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNational SecuritySecurity & Intelligence
Mar 16, 2026, 12:39 AM