Trump News for Monday, March 23, 2026

Trump says Iran ‘wants peace’ after US military did ‘great job’

Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump says ‘there’s a very good chance of a deal’ to end the US-Israel war on Iran.

FCC Bans All New Routers Not Made in America

Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com

Routers the FCC has already approved can still be sold, but further approvals of foreign-made routers will not be issued.

Tips to find airport security wait times amid TSA staffing shortages

Kelly McCarthy, Abcnews.com

As the TSA app does not show real-time data amid the partial government shutdown, here are a few alternatives travelers can use to make the wait easier.

TSA wait times keep rising: TPG's tips for navigating security right now

Sean Cudahy, The Points Guy

TPG shares tips on how to get through TSA checkpoints as fast as possible during the partial federal government shutdown.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Trump claims Iran wants to "make a deal" to end the war

BBC News

Iran denies talks with the US to stop the war as ‘fake news’

Iran Is Trying to Defeat America in the Living Room

Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic

The regime knows that its best ally against American power is American public opinion.

Schumer says DHS funding talks 'constructive'

John Parkinson, Jay O'Brien, Lauren Peller, Abcnews.com

Trump told GOP to not make a deal without also passing the SAVE America Act.

Trump Tries to Spread Blame for Iran War

Nikkimccannramirez, Rolling Stone

The president emphasized Pete Hegseth's role in pushing for action, and claimed his administration didn't expect Iran to retaliate with such intensity

Iranian officials dismiss claims of US talks

Al Jazeera English

Senior Iranian officials deny that Iran held talks with the US

Trump administration places Christopher Columbus statue on White House grounds

Hosts, NPR

The Trump administration placed a statue of Christopher Columbus on the White House grounds. Some people are not happy about it.

ICE heads to the airport

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: Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are deployi…

When Warning Lights Flash Red

Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic

Americans are learning that public safety is not a given.

Has Trump Backed Down On Iran Threat?

BBC News

President Trump says he has postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.

Court Says Pentagon Can’t Pick And Choose Which News Outlets Have Access

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

This was extremely wild shit to be happening anywhere, much less in the land of the First Amendment. No sooner had Donald Trump decided it was time to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War than the head of DoD operations decided it would b…

What Trump said about Iran after postponing military strikes

Al Jazeera English

After announcing the US will postpone strikes on Iran’s power plants, Donald Trump said Iran called him to make a deal.

The Alito Wing of the Supreme Court Sure Sounds Sold on Trump’s Voter Fraud Lies

Mark Joseph Stern, Slate Magazine

Democracy is resting on a knife's edge over here.

People Are Calling Out The Hypocrisy After This Resurfaced Donald Trump Tweet From 2016 Started Going Viral

Megan Liscomb, Buzzfeed

"Trump's tweets always age well."View Entire Post ›

Dow closes up 600 points as Trump claims talks held with Iran

Max Zahn, Abcnews.com

Oil prices plummeted as traders weighed a potential end to the war with Iran.

Air Canada crash at LaGuardia Airport: What happened, who were the victims?

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

The pilot and co-pilot were killed, and in total, 41 passengers were taken to hospital, along with two firefighters.

Hoping to avoid long airport security lines? Try these 20 airports

Sean Cudahy, The Points Guy

The Transportation Security Administration contracts out security at 20 airports across the U.S. And during a government shutdown, the lines may be much shorter.

What to know about Trump's deployment of ICE agents to airports

Taylor Rains, Business Insider

ICE agents are assisting unpaid TSA agents with managing the flow of passengers, and the president said they can also "arrest illegals."

Europe’s Far Right Is Turning on Trump

Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic

The president’s attempt to influence elections across the Atlantic is backfiring.

Which ETFs Can Replace a $70k Salary on Dividends Alone?

Chris MacDonald, 24/7 Wall St.

Investors who are looking to ditch the 9-to-5 grind and live off dividends have a number of options to consider in the investing space. There are equities...

Trump Recounts the Story of the Man Who Invented the Paper Clip

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

"You know the story of the paper clip?" Trump said when asked about ICE and TSA.

Iran denies any talks with US after Trump claims ‘productive’ discussions

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Iran parliament speaker says US president using idea of talks to 'escape quagmire in which US and Israel are trapped'.

WATCH: Airline passengers describe moment of collision at LaGuardia Airport

ABC News, Abcnews.com

New York station WABC spoke with two people who said they were on the plane that collided with a truck at LaGuardia Airport.

8 architecture and culture groups sue Trump and the Kennedy Center board

Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR

The groups, which include the American Institute of Architects, are asking for compliance with historic preservation laws and to secure approval from Congress.

The Supreme Court seems alarmingly willing to trash thousands of ballots

Ian Millhiser, Vox

If the United States had a nonpartisan judiciary, Watson v. Republican National Committee would have been laughed out of court months ago. The premise of the Republican Party’s lawsuit in Watson is that, beginning in 1845, Congress banned states from counting…

Trump says US and Iran have 'major points of agreement,' including no nuclear weapons

Michelle Stoddart, Alexandra Hutzler, Abcnews.com

President Trump, after postponing U.S. strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, said talks with Iran will continue and that there are "major points of agreement."

DHS Takes Out Its Funding Frustrations On Millions Of Americans By Sending ICE Agents To Do TSA Work

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

With the partial shutdown still ongoing and no budget resolution in sight because the GOP is simply unwilling to endure any oversight of its anti-migrant programs, the TSA is leaking personnel. A whole lot of TSA agents walked off the job the moment their pay…

Trump can declare victory in Iran – and he should

Adolfo Franco, Al Jazeera English

The US president has proven that hitting hard and fast rather than engaging in endless negotiations guarantees victory.

Photos show ICE agents at US airports as TSA staffing shortages disrupt air travel

Gabbi Shaw,Kristine Villarroel, Business Insider

The Trump administration announced the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to US airports amid the partial government shutdown.

Why ICE agents are getting paid, but TSA employees are not

Juliana Kaplan, Business Insider

American travelers are facing travel chaos at airports during a partial government shutdown, as TSA workers go unpaid.

The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier has pulled into port after months at sea facing combat, fire, and plumbing problems

Jake Epstein, Business Insider

USS Gerald R. Ford pulled into port in Greece as its deployment, which has been extended twice, hits the nine-month mark.

Planned Parenthood Is Entering Its Botox Era?

Mabel Kabani, Jezebel

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Planned Parenthood Mar Monte is now offering Botox, IVs, and other trendy cosmetic procedures at some of its clinics to help keep the lights on.

TSA chaos could last longer due to Trump's new demand

Bryan Metzger, Business Insider

Trump said that no deal on DHS funding should be made unless the SAVE America Act, a bill with little chance of becoming law, is passed first.

WATCH: ICE officers arrive at airport TSA checkpoints after Trump order amid shutdown

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Former Homeland Security official Elizabeth Neumann discusses deploying ICE agents to airports nationwide during the ongoing government shutdown.

ICE agents deployed to airports to support TSA as staff shortages cause extended wait times: Live updates

Mike Bebernes, Yahoo Entertainment

Travelers have faced delays of several hours at understaffed security checkpoints amid the ongoing partial government shutdown.

11 times US presidents launched military operations without Congressional approval

James LaForge, Business Insider

The US and Israel's war against Iran wasn't authorized by Congress. On many occasions in US history, a president has ordered large-scale military operations without approval.

Which countries have strategic oil reserves – and how much?

Priyanka Shankar, Al Jazeera English

Members of the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves.

Trump deploys ICE agents to US airports amid staffing issues, delays

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Democrats and other observers slam deployment of US immigration agents to airports as dangerous and source of tension.

Energy, water, bonds: What are Iran’s targets if Trump hits power plants?

Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English

Donald Trump's Strait of Hormuz deadline for Iran raises concerns about attacks on energy in the Middle East.

Trump signals off-ramp in Iran war despite no ‘regime change’

Al Jazeera English

President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants and energy.

Trump says 'good' talks ongoing with Iran - but offers few details

BBC News

An early morning post from Trump soothed panicked markets, but the extent of any talks remains unclear.

Trump speaks after announcing delay on Iran attacks

Al Jazeera English

President Donald Trump has spoken to reporters after announcing the US was postponing attacks targeting Iran’s energy.

Long TSA lines at San Diego International Airport extend to the street

Sergio Robles, fox5sandiego.com

Travelers at San Diego International Airport are experiencing long wait times at security checkpoints due to a partial government shutdown affecting TSA...

LaGuardia Airport Closed Following Fatal Crash Between a Jet and Fire Truck

Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com

The pilot and copilot of an Air Canada flight have died after colliding with a fire truck during landing.

How gas prices might drive more people to switch to an EV

Tik Root, Vox

This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Gasoline prices continue ticking higher as the United States and Israel’s war with Iran continues. As of March 23, the national average stands at $3…

Is This Uncharismatic Leader Exactly What The Democrats Need?

Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone

Ken Martin, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, has a plan to turn the party around — if he can keep it from tearing itself apart.

Trump Pauses His War Tour to Crash (Another) Party at Mar-a-Lago

Danielle Han, Jezebel

“So you know, I didn’t know I was going to be here tonight,” Trump said to the crowd. “I’m supposed to be prosecuting the war.”

WATCH: Hawaii pummeled by rain, flooding

ABC News, Abcnews.com

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on the storms tearing through the Hawaiian Islands, causing the worst flooding in decades.

WATCH: Justin Timberlake bodycam footage from DWI arrest released

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Newly-released police body camera footage shows the moments cops in the Hamptons inform Timberlake that he’s under arrest after stopping him for a suspected DWI in June of 2024.

Trump shares SNL skit mocking Starmer as he speaks to UK PM over Iran war

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Trump shares SNL-style skit mocking Starmer's panic over his call, the day the two leaders spoke about the war in Iran.

WATCH: ISS sees Russian strikes on Ukraine from space

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Footage from the space station appears to show Russian missiles being intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses.

Has Iran brought down an ‘unkillable’ US F-35 jet?

Priyanka Shankar, Al Jazeera English

The supersonic fighter jet is designed to avoid detection by radar and other technologies.

Iraq pulled into Iran war as US targets Iran-aligned groups

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Iraq is increasingly caught between the US and Iran as the regional war escalates, deepening economic woes.

Threats over Iran war bare Trump efforts to transform free speech: Experts

Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English

Threat to punish broadcasters for coverage not in 'public interest' comes amid wider roll-backs, analysts say.

NASA sets 'impossible' ground rules for relocation of 'flown space vehicle'

Richard Speed, Theregister.com

Draft Request for Proposals says you can move shuttle orbiter but you cannot break it NASA has issued a draft Request for Proposals to move a flown space vehicle, a step some lawmakers see as progress toward relocating Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithso…

Trump Has Out TACO’d Himself with Empty Iran Threats and Oil-Slicked Lies

Jim Vorel, Jezebel

Trump has been attempting to literally tweet the price of oil back down, but even Iran is mocking his trademark TACO ways at this point.

The drone swarm is coming, and NATO air defenses are too expensive to cope

Dan Robinson, Theregister.com

Ukraine's battlefield lessons show quantity and affordability now trump exquisite hardware NATO is unprepared to deal with attacks by cheap, mass-produced drones and urgently needs layered, affordable air defense systems to counter the threat, taking a cue fr…

NASA Artemis II launch may bring $160 million impact to Florida's Space Coast

Rick Neale, Florida Today, Florida Today

NASA's upcoming Artemis II crewed moon launch could attract 400,000 visitors to Brevard County, generating $160 million in local economic impact.

ICE's growing detention footprint, and the communities fighting back

Eric Westervelt, NPR

Resistance in both Democratic and Republican cities points to broader unease with the direction of immigration enforcement.

A LaGuardia crash kills 2, hurts dozens and closes the airport. Here's what to know

Rachel Treisman, NPR

An Air Canada regional jet hit a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia on Sunday night, killing both pilots. At least nine people are hospitalized, and the airport is closed Monday morning.

‘Unprecedented’: Israel, US carry out extensive strikes across Iran

Federica Marsi, Al Jazeera English

Tehran is hit by 'a wide-scale wave of strikes' as US President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum is set to expire soon.

Iran live updates: Trump's 48-hour deadline to expire Monday evening

David Brennan, Abcnews.com

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Iran war: What’s happening on day 24 of US-Israel attacks?

Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English

The region is on edge as Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on power plants nears.

World in energy crisis worse than 1970s’ oil shocks combined, IEA head says

John Power, Al Jazeera English

Energy crunch prompted by Iran war poses 'major threat' to global economy, Fatih Birol says.

Trump Invents Word in Desperate Truth Social Directive

Yahoo Entertainment

Asia stocks slide as US and Iran threaten to intensify war

BBC News

The International Energy Agency chief said the war could lead to the world's worst energy crisis in decades.

Asian stock markets plunge amid Trump’s ultimatum on Iran

John Power, Al Jazeera English

Key indexes in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong tumble as Iran threatens attacks on energy infrastructure across region.