Trump News for Saturday, March 28, 2026

Vice President JD Vance tops CPAC’s straw poll to be US president in 2028

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, however, made advances in this year's informal poll about who might succeed Trump.

The great illusion of NATO is fading fast

RT

Trump’s shift on NATO is forcing Europe to rethink defense, exposing cracks in the alliance while raising questions about its long-term unity and survival.

Reza Pahlavi pledges to ‘make Iran great again’ at 2026 CPAC conference

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Iranian opposition leader calls on Trump administration to 'stay the course' as the US and Israel wage war on Iran.

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Meredith Nierman, NPR

People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.

Pakistan secures Iran deal to send 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Islamabad's diplomatic push bears fruit as the world watches for signs of a broader breakthrough.

Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen & More Figures Attend ‘No Kings’ 3.0 Protests Nationwide

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline

Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez and many other famous figures led and attended the third round of No Kings protests, part of some 3,000 marches scheduled nationwide today. In New York, the Heat actor was among those leading the proces…

A global protest moment: “No Kings” rallies target Trump and war

CK Smith, Salon

Third mass mobilization reflects a movement increasingly unified around ongoing war and limits of executive power

Thousands in NYC protest Trump administration as part of ‘No Kings’ demonstrations

David Brand, Ryan Kost, Louis C. Hochman, Gothamist

Protesters at Saturday's No Kings protests in Midtown. Saturday’s protests were the third iteration of the nationwide day of protest against the Trump administration. [ more › ]

WATCH: The House voted to approve a short-term bill to fund the entire DHS for eight weeks, sending the measure back to the Senate, where the top Democrat says it is "dead on arrival."

ABC News, Abcnews.com

The House voted to approve a short-term bill to fund the entire DHS for eight weeks, sending the measure back to the Senate, where the top Democrat says it is "dead on arrival."

Trump Says Prediction Markets Beat 'Fake Polls'—And HOOD, CME Race To Cash In On The Boom

Daragh Thomas, Yahoo Entertainment

Donald Trump said that prediction markets “predicted me pretty right… by a landslide,” calling them better than “fake polls.” The endorsement lands as the...

Russia took satellite images of U.S. airbase in days before Iranian attack, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says

Raf Sanchez, Charlene Gubash, NBC News

Russia took satellite images of a U.S. airbase in Saudi Arabia three times in the days before Iran attacked the site and wounded American troops.

Trump Lives To Inflict Pain On Student Loan Borrowers

Susie Madrak, Crooksandliars.com

Over 7 million student loan borrowers enrolled in a Biden-era repayment scheme have been ordered to pick a new plan or risk being automatically placed on one vastly more expensive -- unless a higher court reinstates it. Borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a V…

Anger over Iran war adds fuel to anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests across U.S.

CBC News

Organizers of Saturday's "No Kings" rallies across the United States are predicting that the protests against the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration could add up to one of the largest demonstrations in U.S. history, with Minnesota t…

Photos: ‘No Kings’ protests erupt across the US, with a Minnesota focus

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Saturday's rallies mark the third round of 'No Kings' protests since President Trump took office for a second term.

TSA workers are getting paid again, but airport chaos isn't going anywhere

Lauren Edmonds, Business Insider

The partial government shutdown that began in mid-February compounded ongoing staffing shortages, rising jet fuel costs, and consumer anxiety.

16 rumors about mail-in ballots we've inspected

Rae Deng, Snopes.com

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked the legitimacy of mail-in ballots via false and misleading claims.

As war rages, Iranian politicians push for exit from nuclear weapons treaty

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

While US-Israeli attacks hit key infrastructure, hardliners demand withdrawal from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Trump’s putting his name on everything — now it’s in your wallet

CK Smith, Salon

Trump’s signature on legal U.S. currency blur the line between the presidency and his personal branding

Trump’s Mixed Messages About Iran

The Editors, The Atlantic

Panelists joined to discuss the president’s shifting answers to how the conflict could end.

‘Real Time’: Bill Maher Hits Back At Trump Over Mark Twain Prize, Hopes POTUS Will “Show Up” To Ceremony

Glenn Garner, Deadline

After the Trump administration protested Bill Maher’s selection as this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recipient, the comedian is engaging with his favorite dinner companion. On Friday’s episode of Real Time, the host said he’s “honored to accept”…

Bannon Tried To Get CPAC To Cheer For Higher Gas Prices

NewsHound Ellen, Crooksandliars.com

Not even CPAC attendees seem enthused about Donald Trump's Iran war. Let’s hope Steve Bannon got the message when he tried to goad the crowd into cheering for the war and its high gas prices. As Raw Story explained, Bannon spoke to right-wing journalist James…

Tiger Woods’ pal blasts golf pro as ‘terrible driver,’ reveals why he likely refused urine sample after arrest

BreAnna Bell, Page Six

Woods was arrested and charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test on Friday after his car crash.

People Around The World Rally For No Kings

Susie Madrak, Crooksandliars.com

If you have No Kings pictures, leave them in the comments! patiently explaining to national political reporters that the people who organize No Kings are also doing the daily advocacy, voter registration, mutual aid, and immigrant defense, and that just beca…

One month in, disapproval high but US lawmakers take no action on Iran war

Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English

Republicans and Democrats remain entrenched despite public polling showing dismay over war, petrol prices.

‘King’ Trump, 79, Suffers Another Worldwide Humiliation

Yahoo Entertainment

Saudi leader ‘kissing my ass’ – Trump (VIDEO)

RT

US President Donald Trump claims that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is “kissing my ass” Read Full Article at RT.com

House says “No deal!” as long lines at TSA continue to grow

CK Smith, Salon

Trump stepped in to demand TSA paychecks due to conflicting Congressional plans; travelers still face long lines

Maker Of Sharpie Pens Has No Idea What The F*ck Trump Is Talking About

Conover Kennard, Crooksandliars.com

Oh, sweet mercy, while the world burns, Donald J. Trump took a minute to lie about Sharpies. Yeah, so that's not surprising coming from the man who is trying to lie us into his war of choice, but the makers of Sharpie, Newell Brands, have no idea what the fuc…

AWWWW: CPAC Loaded With Mad MAGAs

The Conversation, Crooksandliars.com

Alex Hinton, Rutgers University - Newark There is a pall over the Make America Great Again, or MAGA, movement. Donald Trump overpromised. His public support has fallen. Some “America First” die-hards now openly criticize him. Amid war, economic challenges, d…

Embellishments, exaggerations, falsehoods...

Steven Sloan, Associated Press

President Donald Trump describes the war with Iran as a success, even as his message about the conflict keeps shifting. Trump says the United States is winning even as he sends more troops to the Middle East. He blames other countries for not helping the Amer…

Iran’s Water Weapon Against the Gulf

Michael Christopher Low, Project Syndicate

While the rest of the world is mainly concerned about the energy disruptions caused by the Iran war, the Gulf countries are more anxious about the Islamic Republic’s threats to their desalination facilities. If the US attempts to seize Kharg Island, it could …

CPAC Might Be in Disastrous Decline, But the Stars and Stripes (and Sequins) Remain

Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair

Photographer Jack Califano was on the ground in Grapevine, Texas, to capture the scene at CPAC, America’s oldest conservative political conference.

Federal Judge: Supply Chain Risk Designation of Anthropic Is ‘Orwellian’

Annie Cushing, Annielytics.com

The federal government tried to brand Anthropic, an American AI company, a national security threat for refusing to build surveillance and weapons tools. A federal judge looked at that argument and called it what it is: retaliation. On Friday, Judge Rita F. L…

Iranian footballers honor schoolchildren killed in suspected US strike (VIDEO)

RT

Iranian footballers have brought school bags onto the field in honor of the victims of a suspected US strike on a girls’ school in Minab Read Full Article at RT.com

JD Vance Says UFOs Are Actually Demons

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

"I think that one of the Devil's great tricks is to convince people he never existed."

Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade

BBC News

The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.

Jack White: Trump Puts His Name on Currency While “TSA Agents Are Selling Plasma”

Scoop Harrison, Consequence.net

"Wouldn't it be funny if someone started a campaign to black magic marker line out his name every time you receive a new banknote?" Jack White: Trump Puts His Name on Currency While “TSA Agents Are Selling Plasma” Scoop Harrison

Teradyne (TER) Stock Up Significantly After Jim Cramer Was Hesistant

Ramish Cheema, Yahoo Entertainment

Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER) is one of the Jim Cramer’s Hottest Robotics and Physical AI Stock Picks. Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER) is a semiconductor equipment...

UFC brings cage-match bout to the White House, home of a president who favors cage-match politics

WILL WEISSERT Associated Press, Abcnews.com

Trump is hosting a UFC fight at the White House to celebrate his 80th birthday.

USA BREAKDOWN: Another busy travel weekend as uncertainty looms over TSA pay...

Emma Tucker, CNN

A particularly busy spring break travel weekend has begun, and travelers are bracing for more long lines at airports nationwide even as the Department of Homeland Security has said Transportation Security Administration workers should begin receiving paycheck…

Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the TikTokification of War

Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair

President Trump's view of the war is reportedly informed by a daily diet of short-form bombing videos—and by rosy Fox News coverage. No wonder he thinks the war is won. Meanwhile, his Defense Secretary seems to view violence as its own end.

Bill Maher “Honored” to Receive Mark Twain Prize After Reaching “Compromise” with Trump

Alex Young, Consequence.net

"And the compromise is: I am going to get it, and then I'm going to give it to him. Everybody's happy. I just want things to work out." Bill Maher “Honored” to Receive Mark Twain Prize After Reaching “Compromise” with Trump Alex Young

US Escalation Is the Most Likely Scenario in Iran

Nouriel Roubini, Project Syndicate

If Donald Trump walks away from the war with Iran now, the threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz will remain, risk premia on oil prices will stay permanently higher, and Trump’s own popularity will sink even further ahead of this year’s midterm elections…

What American activists can learn from France right now

Ida Susser, Salon

The left should look to France’s Yellow Vest movement to see the dangers of violent escalation

Did Iranian media release animated 'Lord of the Straits' video? We investigated

Emery Winter, Snopes.com

It appears the video originated from a pro-government Iranian social media user.

"My Very Catholic Aunt Voted For Kamala": People Are Sharing What Finally Made Their MAGA Family Members Change Their Minds

Victoria Vouloumanos, Buzzfeed

My very Catholic aunt voted for Kamala in the last election. Everyone else in my family who voted for Trump regrets it now. It's strange how things have changed."View Entire Post ›

ICE is at NYC area airports. Here's what travelers should know before they go.

Arya Sundaram, Gothamist

Federal law enforcement agents, including some with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, walk through LaGuardia Airport in Queens on March 23, 2026. Travelers at high risk of detention should reconsider flying, according to immigration attorneys. [ mo…

Meta to fund seven new natural gas power plants to fuel AI data centers — Entergy partnership to deliver 7 gigawatts of power for Louisiana AI facility

Luke James, Tom's Hardware UK

Meta is paying for the construction of seven new natural gas plants to supply its largest data center, massively expanding the fossil fuel infrastructure underpinning its AI buildout.

Chinese universities performing military research acquired Super Micro servers with sanctioned Nvidia AI chips — public documents reveal purchases were completed in 2025 and 2026 despite US export controls

editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) , Jowi Morales, Tom's Hardware UK

Public documents revealed that four Chinese universities, including two that worked on military research for the PLA, were able to acquire servers with Nvidia A100 AI chips despite the U.S.'s export controls.

There's another sign that the Trump phone might actually be launching — though it's not clear when

David Nield, TechRadar

The Trump Phone has actually passed through FCC clearance, which means it might be on the way.

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 4 as deal to end war dims

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voices openness to diverting weapons to Kyiv to support the US attack on Iran.

How Nick Fuentes Is Charming the Left

Amogh Dimri, The Atlantic

Viral clips of the far-right white supremacist make him palatable to progressives.

Pam Bondi Somehow Claims Being A U.S. Citizen Is 'Not A Right'

John Amato, Crooksandliars.com

Embattled Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi told Fox News that being a US citizen is not a right, but a privilege when she was attacking President Biden's immigration policy. Every person born in the United States is a citizen. That is a right guaranteed by the 14th amend…

Russian Asset Benny Johnson Goes Biblical: Democrats Are Demons

John Amato, Crooksandliars.com

MAGA cultist and Russian tool Benny Johnson told the deadened CPAC audience that the real enemy America faces is the violent, radical, demonic left, and claimed Democrats want to kill them all. The opening day of CPAC was more like a tent revival featuring C…

Treason in the Futures Markets

Paul Krugman, Substack.com

People close to Trump are trading based on national secrets

Hey, Look! Another Reminder That Abortion Bans Haven’t Stopped People from Needing Abortion Care

Danielle Han, Jezebel

And they haven’t scared doctors out of providing it, either.

How Trump fits the “great man” theory of history — sort of

Mike Lofgren, Salon

Is Donald Trump the kind of world-historical figure imagined by Hegel? In an upside-down way, yes

They protested at No Kings. Now they’re running for office

Amanda Becker, Salon

“Oftentimes, you’re the person you’re looking for,” said Leila Staton, an Iowa state House candidate.

Trump’s Delusional Victory Lap

Zak Cheney-Rice, New York Magazine

With ICE in airports and the Iran war a mess, the president gathered his Cabinet in Memphis to lavish praise him and expound on the myth that he has made America safer.

ICE at Airports Trains Us to Accept Being Terrorized in Our Daily Lives

Mathew Rodriguez, The Intercept

I had an ultimately harmless encounter with ICE at a TSA checkpoint. It was a preview of a new, more sophisticated way to terrorize people. The post ICE at Airports Trains Us to Accept Being Terrorized in Our Daily Lives appeared first on The Intercept.

Where things stand 1 month into the war with Iran

Meredith Deliso, Abcnews.com

On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched massive strikes on Iran in an operation targeting military and government sites.

'No Kings' protesters set to rally in cities and towns across the country Saturday

Ivan Pereira, Abcnews.com

Protests are expected in some 3,000 cities and towns across the country Saturday against President Donald Trump and his immigration crackdown.

AI-industry super PACs are mostly winning so far

Bryan Metzger, Business Insider

All but one candidate backed by AI-industry super PACs have moved forward in their respective elections this year.

Who Will Trump Blame for the Iran War?

Chas Danner, New York Magazine

Donald Trump will probably never admit the war in Iran was his mistake, but if he wants to pin it on others, here’s who he might pick.

'No Kings' aims for record turnout in Saturday's anti-Trump protests

Alana Wise, NPR

Organizers behind No Kings, a network of progressive groups, says protesters will stage demonstrations across the country and abroad to speak out against the Trump administration's actions.

Trump wants a deadlocked Congress to move on AI. Frustrated states say they already have

Deepa Shivaram, NPR

State lawmakers have been stepping in to regulate artificial intelligence, clashing with the federal government's inaction as concerns about oversight and safety grow.

No end to war in sight after one month as Iran squeezes global economy

Alexander Smith, NBC News

Pne month into the war, perhaps only one outcome is certain: Immense damage to the global economy.

US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 29 of attacks?

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

Tensions continue to rise with Iran warning a 'heavy price' will be paid after Israeli air attacks.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the landmark social media addiction trial to more Netflix price hikes

hamish.hector@futurenet.com (Hamish Hector) , Hamish Hector, TechRadar

The week's biggest tech news stories from Sonos, DJI, iOS, and more for March 28, 2026.

Trump claims Iran wants to ‘make a deal’

Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump claimed Tehran is seeking a deal and praised the strength of the the US military.

Conspiracy Theories Abound After a Suspicious Spike in Oil Markets.

Emily Peck, Felix Salmon, and Elizabeth Spiers, Slate Magazine

A flurry of activity renewed concerns about insider trading in the Trump administration.

Behind copper’s latest fall: West Asian conflict weighs on the metal’s demand outlook

Pratyush Deep, The Indian Express

Copper is essential to the modern economy, with uses ranging from housing and manufacturing to power grids, clean energy, artificial intelligence and defence. Thus, it is often seen as a barometer of economic health

Tiger Woods Mugshot Released As DUI Charged Golf Icon Out Of Jail; Trump Oddly Circumspect About “Good Friend”

Dominic Patten, Deadline

Tiger Woods was released from a short stint in a Florida jail tonight after being arrested earlier in the day for driving under the influence following a car crash. In his second official apprehension by police in the past decade, a red-eyed Woods had his mug…

How the US-Israel war on Iran unfolded in its first four weeks

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Al Jazeera revisits major military, political and economic developments that took place in first month of the conflict.

The Increasingly Dire Costs of the War on Iran

H. Patricia Hynes, Juancole.com

An enduring menace to the global economy, this unnecessary and illegal war also pushes the world toward long-term environmental disaster

Fear Trump but hesitating About “No Kings”? Think Again!

Mitchell Zimmerman, Juancole.com

Trump is erecting an authoritarian regime. We citizens need to stand up and say NO

Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order, Putting A Pause On Nexstar-Tegna Merger

Ted Johnson, Deadline

A federal judge on Friday evening granted a temporary restraining order to halt Nexstar’s merger with Tegna, a transaction that creates a broadcasting giant with almost 270 stations across the country. U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley sided with DirecTV, which…

Trump says ‘Cuba is next’ target of US military

Al Jazeera English

Donald Trump publicly threatened Cuba with military attack while speaking at a Saudi investment conference.

A Mamdani Strategist’s Advice for Democrats in the 2026 Midterms

The New Yorker

How to talk about affordability.

Jack White Slams Trump’s Signature on U.S. Dollars Amid America’s Rising Cost of Living

Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone

Jack White has once again taken to social media to denounce President Donald Trump and his administration.

Daily Briefing: US-Iran conflict could end in weeks, says Rubio; Musk joins Trump-Modi call

Anupama Yadav, The Indian Express

In today's edition: Project Hail Mary movie review, Us-Iran conflict, and more

How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: a tango in six charts

BBC News

Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

WATCH: Tiger Woods charged with DUI after crash in Florida

ABC News, Abcnews.com

The golf pro was involved in a rollover crash near his home in Florida, traveling at a high rate of speed while overtaking a truck on a two-lane road, according to authorities.

Trump says US-Israeli war on Iran creating a new Middle East

Al Jazeera English

Donald Trump told a Saudi investment conference that the Middle East will soon be free from Iranian “nuclear blackmail.”

Iran war live: Trump again slams NATO’s lack of support for war on Tehran

Lyndal Rowlands, Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English

Iranian Red Crescent says more than 92,600 civilian units were damaged across the country in US-Israeli attacks.