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The counties to watch in the Illinois primary: From the Politics Desk

Plus, a Trump administration official steps down over the Iran war.

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Mar 17 • 5:14 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Who is Joe Kent? Meet the Green Beret, MAGA loyalist, and former political candidate who quit over Iran

Joe Kent, a Green Beret Army special forces officer who ran for Congress, has a personal reason for his anti-interventionist views on the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

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Mar 17 • 1:48 PM EDT • Politics • fortune.com
Joe Kent, top counterterrorism official, says Iran posed no imminent threat as he resigns over Trump's war

Kent, a former political candidate with connections to right-wing extremists, said he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war.

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Mar 17 • 11:35 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Science & Innovation

Challenges to the American scientific enterprise—from the reproducibility crisis, to administrative bloat within research institutions, to diminished public trust in universities—together with sweeping reforms to the government’s role in science, make this a pivotal moment for science policy. An agenda to strengthen American science must enhance its productivity and credibility, preserve our research advantages, and ensure that the scientific enterprise remains accountable to American citizens.

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Mar 17 • 10:24 AM EDT • Science • thefai.org
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Joe Kent resigns, says Iran posed ‘no imminent threat’

Joe Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, saying that he cannot in "good conscience" support the Trump administration's war in Iran.

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Mar 17 • 10:08 AM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
‘I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran’: high ranking US intelligence official resigns

A senior US intelligence official appointed by President Donald Trump abruptly announced he is stepping down from his post on Tuesday, citing misgivings about the administration’s war with Iran.

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Mar 17 • 10:02 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war in Iran

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Mar 17 • 9:50 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Trump: ‘I do believe I’ll [be having] the honor of taking Cuba’

With the Trump administration’s oil blockade cutting off fuel to Cuba, the country’s electrical grid collapsed on March 16, causing an island-wide blackout. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, threatened again to topple the country’s communist government.

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Mar 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Holland & Knight Health Dose: March 17, 2026 | Insights

Sen. Ron Johnson (R‑Wis.) launched an investigation into recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) complete response letters for rare disease therapies.

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Mar 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • hklaw.com
Trump’s Nominee to Run NSF is Unqualified, Conflicted, and a Threat to Science

If O’Neill is confirmed as NSF’s director, the Trump administration will further tighten its control over an agency created by Congress to be independent in its work to advance science.

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Mar 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • blog.ucs.org
US race to counter Iranian drones echoes response to roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan

Facing deadly Iranian drone attacks across the Middle East, the US military has been rushing defensive systems into the region while adjusting to a threat that has come to dominates modern battlefields and carries echoes of a weapon that haunted service members during the 20 years of the war on terror.

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Mar 17 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Reproductive health clinics scramble as Title X funding cliff approaches

Title X is a 56-year-old federal grant program that supports thousands of clinics that provide birth control and STI testing and treatment around the country. Now those clinics could face a funding gap because of a Trump administration delay.

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Mar 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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New Small Business Administration loan policy could affect Bay Area entrepreneurs
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Mar 16 • 10:41 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Supreme Court to hear case over push to end legal protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants

The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for people fleeing war and natural disaster from countries around the world, including Haiti and Syria.

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Mar 16 • 7:51 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies

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.

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Mar 16 • 7:03 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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We Would Be Bragging, of Course: American Science on Tour : The Hastings Center for Bioethics

The Chinese Minister of Health's grand tour around the U.S. in 1980 was a glittering assortment of legendary figures in mid-century medicine and the great scientific institutions. Could we pull off a similar junket today?

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Mar 16 • 5:18 PM EDT • Science • thehastingscenter.org
Federal judge halts Trump administration’s health care funding cuts to Illinois, for now

A federal judge has blocked efforts by the Trump administration to withhold $600 million in health care grants from Illinois and three other states, while the states’ lawsuit over the cuts proceeds…

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Mar 16 • 5:15 PM EDT • Health • chicagotribune.com
Cuban Regime Wants Diaspora to Own Businesses on the Island

In a diplomatic overture, the Communist regime is aiming to open up its moribund economy to the affluent Cuban-American diaspora.

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Mar 16 • 4:37 PM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Factbox-Lawsuits Against Trump Administration's Health Policy Changes

March 16 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday blocked key parts of Health Secretary Robert F. ⁠Kennedy ⁠Jr.'s effort to reshape U.S. vaccine policy, including ⁠a move to reduce the number of shots routinely recommended for children. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy in Boston sided with medical ...

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Mar 16 • 4:22 PM EDT • Health • usnews.com
Supreme Court to review Trump’s effort to end deportation protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria

The Supreme Court announced Monday it will decide whether President Donald Trump can terminate temporary deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals, agreeing to hear arguments next month on an issue that has been central to the administration’s immigration agenda.

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Mar 16 • 3:52 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
ECU Health seeks sustainable contract during UnitedHealthcare renewal, emphasizes commitment to protecting rural health care access

ECU Health remains steadfast in its mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina.

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Mar 16 • 11:25 AM EDT • Health • ecuhealth.org
No H.I.V. Aid Without More Access to Minerals: U.S. Ponders ‘Sticks’ Against Zambia

A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.”

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Mar 16 • 9:37 AM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
Romanian Ruling Coalition Faces Rift Over Higher Social Spending

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan faced renewed pressure as the largest party in the ruling coalition blasted his leadership as “unacceptable” days before a critical budget vote.

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Mar 16 • 8:12 AM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com
Cuba will allow nationals living abroad to invest in and own businesses on the island, economic czar tells NBC News

“Cuba is open to having a fluid commercial relationship with U.S. companies" and "also with Cubans residing in the United States and their descendants," Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga said in an interview in Havana.

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Mar 16 • 7:20 AM EDT • Business • nbcnews.com
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Virginia entrepreneurs on Trump’s dodgy tariffs: ‘It disrupts your business’

Refunds of the unconstitutional tariffs paid by companies across Virginia and the country will not come soon — if at all, guest columnist Jim Spencer writes.

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Mar 16 • 5:24 AM EDT • Business • virginiamercury.com
Minister plays down Trump’s Nato threat, arguing US alliance strong enough to ‘outlast’ current issues

Pat McFadden says Trump running a ‘transactional presidency’ and that ‘our job is to navigate this’

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Mar 16 • 4:57 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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UK not obliged to support every demand of ‘transactional’ US president, minister says

Donald Trump has threatened Nato allies over failure to send ships to protect strait of Hormuz, but Pat McFadden says UK relation with US remain strong

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Mar 16 • 4:46 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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How to recover after a workout

It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? This episode, build out your post-workout recovery routine. A sports medicine doctor, nutritionist and professional athlete break down everything you can do from the moment your last workout finishes to right before your next one begins – to feel better in your body, minimize your injury risk and get the most out of that gym session. This episode was originally published on Jan. 30, 2025Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit

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Mar 16 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Oil prices climb past $105 a barrel as war in Iran enters third week

The price of oil rose to its highest level since July 2022 Sunday evening as the Trump administration suggested the war with Iran could last several more weeks and President Donald Trump called on the international community for help reopening the Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers.

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Mar 15 • 6:38 PM EDT • Business • cnn.com
Exclusive | Oil Industry Warns Trump Administration Energy Crisis Will Likely Worsen

Oil executives told officials in White House meetings that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz might push up oil prices further.

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Mar 15 • 6:00 PM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Iran Foreign Minister Says Mojtaba Khamenei Is in “Perfect Health” After Trump Doubts

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on his Telegram channel that “the Leader of the Revolution is in perfect health and is ful ...

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Mar 15 • 10:26 AM EDT • Health • iranwire.com
As S.F. House hopefuls campaign, one is on more voters’ minds

Supervisor Connie Chan and former tech engineer Saikat Chakrabarti face a challenge in overcoming state Sen. Scott Wiener’s years of engaging local voters, columnist Joe Garofoli writes.

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Mar 15 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • sfchronicle.com
Trump's war rhetoric is coarse. It's also heard differently, depending on the audience

President Trump and other administration officials have projected confidence and power in Iran in a coarse tone that is unprecedented, according to experts in wartime rhetoric.

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Mar 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Trump is searching for an endgame to the Iran war

Senior officials privately expressed doubt the Trump administration can achieve the overthrow of Iran's government and the destruction of its nuclear program through military means.

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Mar 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers to Help Farm Labor Shortage

As the president’s immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, the Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers.

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Mar 15 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Examining MSU's plans in the NIL college sports era

This week we published an exclusive from columnist Graham Couch about MSU's plans for Spartan Ventures to boost athletics.

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Mar 14 • 8:24 PM EDT • Sports • lansingstatejournal.com
White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage

Some critics, including an official with the U.S. Catholic Church, have accused the administration of trivializing a real-life conflict.

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Mar 14 • 6:31 PM EDT • Sports • wlwt.com
Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules

A slew of documents related to President Donald Trump’s plans to close and extensively renovate the Kennedy Center must be turned over to a Democratic congresswoman who sits on the center’s board ahead of a Monday vote on the president’s plan, a federal judge has ruled.

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Mar 14 • 3:22 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Doctors, nurses among 23 killed in Israeli strikes across country, Lebanese Health Ministry says

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Mar 14 • 7:22 AM EDT • Health • haaretz.com
Two weeks of war: Inside Trump’s risky decision to attack Iran—and the scramble to contain the fallout

Two weeks in, the Trump administration is no closer to settling on a defined strategy for finishing a conflict that has grown only more complicated and unwieldy by the day, according to interviews with more than a half-dozen people familiar with the internal deliberations.

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Mar 14 • 6:01 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Can American car companies survive American politics?

The Biden administration was all in on EVs. The Trump administration pulled the plug, ahem, on government support. How is the US car industry dealing with the whiplash.

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Mar 14 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Universities slow hiring, faculty navigate rocky future amid Trump attacks on higher education

The Trump administration’s attacks on universities have led to a slowdown in hiring, with international academics particularly caught in the crossfire. Colleges are being forced to navigate b…

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Mar 14 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City (YZBSTC) Shines at Oceanology International 2026

30 Deep-Sea "Hard-Tech" Innovations Debut on the Global StageLONDON, March 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 10 (local time), the Oceanology International 2026 (Oi2026), the world's premier ocean technology exhibition, officially opened in London, UK. Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City Administration, together with China Merchants Sanya Deep-Sea Technology City Development Co., Ltd., led a delegation of marine enterprises and institutions from YZBSTC to participate in this key glob

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Mar 14 • 5:33 AM EDT • Science • finance.yahoo.com
NHS and MoD will be urged to buy British tech to drive growth amid Iran crisis

Treasury minister Spencer Livermore trails new strategy as chancellor pins hopes on benefits of AI amid global uncertainty

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Mar 14 • 2:00 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
Video Games and Viral Memes: How the Trump Administration Is Selling the Iran War
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Mar 13 • 9:36 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
GSK and Amgen to add medicines to TrumpRx, Fox Business reports

GSK ​and Amgen ‌will add ​their ​medicines to ⁠TrumpRX, ​the prescription ​drug website launched ​by ​President Donald ‌Trump's ⁠administration, Fox Business ​reported ​on ⁠Friday.

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Mar 13 • 8:27 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Indigenous knowledge confirms what scientists observe: Large birds are disappearing

Many Indigenous peoples and local communities live in close contact with nature and learn to identify the wildlife around them from an early age. New research published in the International Journal of Conservation draws on that knowledge to better understand a scientifically documented trend: large bird populations are shrinking. Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares, an ethnobotanist with the […]

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Mar 13 • 7:21 PM EDT • Science • news.mongabay.com
Forging Health Partnerships Under the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy in Honduras and Senegal - United States Department of State

The United States signed bilateral health cooperation Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Republic of Honduras and the Republic of Senegal, marking significant milestones in advancing the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy while strengthening our partnerships in the Western Hemisphere and Africa. In Honduras, the Department of State signed a five-year, $46.5 million […]

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Mar 13 • 6:41 PM EDT • Health • state.gov
Congressman Scott Perry tours Camp Hill business with Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler

Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler is back in Pennsylvania to tout the Trump Administration’s economic agenda. On Friday, Loeffler joined Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10) in Lower Allen Township, Cu...

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Mar 13 • 4:58 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
The Trump administration says higher gas prices are a short-term pain for a long-term gain. Will voters agree?
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Mar 13 • 2:07 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Public Administration as Solution Science

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Naim KapucuMarch 13, 2026 Public administration is often described as the bridge between public goals and real results. When communities face complex problems such as public safety, health threats, climate risks, housing pressures or […]

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Mar 13 • 1:37 PM EDT • Science • patimes.org
Trump administration readies plans to dismantle renowned science lab

The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado has been targeted for months by the Trump administration. Scientists say critical research will be lost.

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Mar 13 • 12:34 PM EDT • Science • seattletimes.com
Rep. Scott Perry, Small Business Administrator visit Cumberland County business
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Mar 13 • 12:15 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Trump Administration Readies Plans to Dismantle NCAR Research Lab

Proposals include transferring a supercomputer to the University of Wyoming and shifting a space weather lab to a private company.

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Mar 13 • 11:06 AM EDT • Science • nytimes.com
Q&A: Eric Mason on Ministering to Men and Witnessing in Politics

The Philadelphia-based pastor discusses how the church can engage Black men and have a biblical approach to government.

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Mar 13 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • christianitytoday.com
The Trump administration puts out mixed messages on Iran

President Donald Trump and top administration officials have offered statements explaining their thinking behind the war with Iran that often shift or contradict one another.

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Mar 13 • 5:16 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Higher health insurance premiums spark interest in religious cost-share ministries

Enrollment in health care sharing ministries is on the rise in Florida, but research shows they have fewer consumer protections.

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Mar 13 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • wusf.org
Everything is a political weapon since Trump’s re-election, says Germany’s ex-economy minister

Robert Habeck says world has moved on from weaponising energy to using tariffs, technology and more to inflict harm

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Mar 13 • 2:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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Mar 13 • 1:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan

Global Issues Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum The Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum will take place March 14-15, 2026 in Tokyo. IPEM is a premier, high-level platform for announcing and advancing energy deals, partnerships and investments that strengthen regional integration and secure critical supply chains across the Indo-Pacific. IPEM is co-hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and the National Energy Dominance Council of the United States. It is sponsored by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency in partnership with the U.S. Departments of State, Interior, Energy, and Commerce, as well as the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). IPEM Forum main page Mission Japan Press Release Feb. 24, 2026 Announcement from the Department of Energy Submit your proposal to join senior government leaders and industry executives shaping the future of global energy security.

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Mar 12 • 9:58 PM EDT • Business • jp.usembassy.gov
Japan PM Takaichi’s Health Draws Concerns Ahead of Trump Meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her participation in some official events Thursday due to poor health, days before she’s scheduled to depart for a trip to the US to meet with President Donald Trump.

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Mar 12 • 9:40 PM EDT • Health • bloomberg.com
Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz

The Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran’s willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes while planning the ongoing operation, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

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Mar 12 • 8:18 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Japan PM’s health sparks concern before Trump summit

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appeared unwell at a budget committee session on Thursday, which sparked concerns over her health. This comes less than a week before her meeting with President Trump in Washington. On Friday, Japan’s government said she has recovered and returned to official duties. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports.

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Mar 12 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • cnn.com
Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders

The Trump administration is denouncing CNN for airing a portion of the new Iranian supreme leader's first public statement since he got the job.

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Mar 12 • 7:35 PM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation

By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.

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Mar 12 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Davids Visits Merriam Manufacturer to Highlight Small Businesses Challenges

MERRIAM, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited K.C. Strings, the largest instrument string manufacturer in the state of Kansas, to see the company’s manufacturing operations and hear directly from the owners about their new ventures and the challenges they face due to chaotic federal policies set by the administration.

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Mar 12 • 12:37 PM EDT • Business • davids.house.gov
YSU veteran to head business college

A woman who has been a leader at Youngstown State University for several years has officially been named dean of the Williamson College of Business Administration

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Mar 12 • 10:53 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Sen. Welch: Trump administration promises on gas prices are ‘wishful thinking’ amid war with Iran
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Mar 12 • 8:11 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Trump administration live updates: Poll finds widespread distrust of economic and political systems

Get live updates and the latest news as an NBC News poll finds widespread political and economic distrust, the U.S. launches tariff probes, and Trump seeks passage of the SAVE America Act.

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Mar 12 • 7:28 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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How Trump Officials Embraced an Animal Rights Campaign

The Trump administration is curbing animal experiments in response to shifts in public opinion, technological advances, years of animal rights advocacy and the work of a conservative activist.

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Mar 12 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
NC State Health Plan won’t extend Aetna or CVS contracts, will seek bids instead

“This administration has different priorities and would prefer a contract that is more in line with those priorities,” said a plan spokesperson.

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Mar 12 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • newsobserver.com
'One of Us' is a British political drama based on the Boris Johnson era

In today’s episode, Elizabeth Day describes the protagonist in her new novel One of Us as the “quintessential outsider.” Martin Gilmour came from a difficult background, but won a scholarship to an elite boarding school in England. There, he befriends an aristocratic boy named Ben who will later ask Martin to keep an important secret. One of Us follows the implosion of their friendship – and Martin’s discretion – as Ben strives for political power. In today’s episode, Day and NPR’s Scott Simon discuss the novel’s central rivalry and Day’s interest in the Boris Johnson era of British politics.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday

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Mar 12 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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How Trump’s Iran exposure could hand Putin a lottery win

If Vladimir Putin’s quarter-century of expansionist rule has taught the West anything, it’s that the Russian president shouldn’t be taken at his word.

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Mar 12 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Iran ‘cannot participate’ in the World Cup, sports minister says

Iran is scheduled to play three group-stage games in Los Angeles and Seattle in June.

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Mar 11 • 4:19 PM EDT • Sports • nbcnews.com
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Trump asks Supreme Court to let protections for Haitians expire

President Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to let his administration end temporary immigration protections for some 350,000 Haitians who have lived in the US legally for years, escalating another fast-moving fight over immigration to the nation’s highest court.

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Mar 11 • 3:16 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Iran’s sports minister says country can't take part in World Cup because of U.S. attacks

Iran was expected to take part in the World Cup that will be held across North America in June, but Iranian Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country’s soccer team players are not safe in the U.S., according to a video of the interview posted Tuesday.

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Mar 11 • 2:50 PM EDT • Sports • pbs.org
ICYMI: NAM’s Jay Timmons, SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler Join Fox Business to Discuss Inaugural Supplier Matchmaking Expo

Watch NAM’s Jay Timmons and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler on Fox Business Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Association of Manufacturers and the U.S. Small Business Administration host the inaugural 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. There, large manufacturers will connect with smaller suppliers, strengthening their U.S. supply chains and […]

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Mar 11 • 2:03 PM EDT • Business • nam.org
Iran could boycott World Cup in wake of U.S. attacks, sports minister says

On Tuesday night, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he had U.S. President Trump's assurance that Iran will be welcome at the tournament.

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Mar 11 • 12:03 PM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Microsoft Confirms SQL Zero-Day Security Vulnerability—Here’s The Fix

Microsoft has confirmed that a hacker who successfully exploits a zero-day SQL vulnerability could gain system administrator privileges. Here’s how to fix it.

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Mar 11 • 10:39 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, sports minister says

Iran says 'under no circumstances' will it participate following the US-Israeli attacks that killed its supreme leader.

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Mar 11 • 9:27 AM EDT • Sports • aljazeera.com
Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says

Iran cannot participate ​in the 2026 ‌World Cup after the ​United States ​killed their leader ⁠Ayatollah Ali ​Khamene, sports ​minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday.

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Mar 11 • 9:05 AM EDT • Sports • reuters.com
Federal officials walked back claims on leucovorin. Here’s what families should know now

The drug leucovorin was touted by the Trump administration in September as a potential treatment for thousands of children with autism. Now, some parents and guardians of children with autism say they feel abandoned by the US Food and Drug Administration’s new stance on leucovorin.

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Mar 11 • 8:07 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com
The US in Brief: The administration befuddles the oil market

The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term

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Mar 11 • 7:56 AM EDT • Politics • economist.com
Tennessee lawmakers skeptical over strings attached to Trump rural health grant program

The Trump administration’s Rural Health Transformation Program is being met with skepticism from Tennessee lawmakers.

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Mar 11 • 6:02 AM EDT • Health • tennesseelookout.com
Trump to visit Ohio and Kentucky to downplay war's effect on economy and target a top GOP antagonist

President Donald Trump is visiting Ohio and Kentucky as he tries to steady voters’ concerns about the economy and to derail the reelection bid of a Republican rival

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Mar 11 • 12:04 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Microsoft SQL Server Zero-Day Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Escalate Privileges

Microsoft has disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability in SQL Server that allows authenticated attackers to escalate their privileges to the highest administrative level on affected database systems.

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Mar 10 • 11:14 PM EDT • Technology • cybersecuritynews.com
War death toll in Lebanon rises to 570, health ministry says

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Mar 10 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • timesofisrael.com
San Diego County sues ICE after it blocked health inspection at detention center

San Diego County is suing the Trump administration, alleging it illegally blocked officials from inspecting ICE detention centers.There have been ‘alarming reports’ about unsafe conditions inside the centers.

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Mar 10 • 6:53 PM EDT • Health • calmatters.org
Suspended NOAA satellite chief warns of threats to federal science programs

The head of NOAA’s satellite unit, on administrative leave for months, warned that workforce reductions and cuts have “lobotomized” the federal government.

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Mar 10 • 4:29 PM EDT • Science • spacenews.com
Artiva Biotherapeutics Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights

Initial clinical response data for AlloNK® in refractory rheumatoid arthritis (RA) expected in first half of 2026 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) interaction to discuss potential pivotal trial design for AlloNK expected in first half of 2026 Strengthened board and executive leadership with deep immunology, commercial and financial expertise Robust balance sheet with cash, cash equivalents and investments of $108.0 million as of December 31, 2025, expected to fund operations into Q2 2027

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Mar 10 • 4:05 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Burnham Says His Bond Market Remarks Were ‘Twisted for Political Reasons’

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester and potential leadership challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said his comments last year that Britain was “in hock” to the bond markets had been “twisted for political reasons,” and blamed successive Westminster governments for failing to boost growth.

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Mar 10 • 12:17 PM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com
Ed Martin, outspoken Justice Department lawyer, is formally accused of ethical violations

Ed Martin, an outspoken Trump administration official, is facing attorney discipline proceedings in Washington, DC, for a letter he sent to Georgetown Law about its diversity programs, the district’s professional conduct investigator announced on Tuesday.

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Mar 10 • 9:43 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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FDA declines to endorse leucovorin for autism, walking back earlier statements suggesting benefit

The prescription drug leucovorin is getting a label update, though it’s not what that the US Food and Drug Administration suggested might be coming during a White House briefing in September, when officials touted the drug as a potential treatment for thousands of children with autism.

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Mar 10 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com
More Kids Are in ERs for Tooth Pain. Trump Cuts and RFK Jr.’s Anti-Fluoride Fight Aren’t Helping.

Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the covid-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.

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Mar 10 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kffhealthnews.org
Billionaire Czech Premier Shrugs Off Defense Calls to Focus on Health

As Russia’s war in Ukraine rages to the east and the US piles on pressure to spend more on the military, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has been focusing on a very different agenda.

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Mar 10 • 1:00 AM EDT • Health • bloomberg.com
Vietnam urges people to work from home to save fuel as Iran war disrupts supplies

Vietnam's trade ministry has called on local businesses to encourage their employees to work ​from home as part of efforts to save ‌on fuel amid supply disruptions and price surges triggered by the Iran war.

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Mar 9 • 11:11 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
WATCH: Trump sidesteps responsibility for deadly strike on Iranian girls' school

President Donald Trump erroneously claimed Monday that Iran has access to the American Tomahawk cruise missile, the weapon likely used to strike a girls' school in Iran, killing 165 people. When asked why he was the only person in his administration making the claim, Trump replied: “Because I just don’t know enough about it.”

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Mar 9 • 8:44 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Trump administration widens its 2020 election probe as it obtains records from Arizona

The Republican leader of Arizona's state Senate said Monday he has handed over records related to the 2020 presidential election to the FBI in the latest sign that the Trump administration is acting on the president's longstanding falsehoods about a race he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.

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Mar 9 • 8:18 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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AFSCME Sues to Stop Politically Motivated Termination of Public Health Grants

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and its Illinois affiliate, AFSCME Council 31, have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump-Vance administration’s directive.

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Mar 9 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • afscme.org
Oracle earnings, small business optimism: What to Watch

Asking for a Trend host Josh Lipton takes a look at the top stories for investors to watch on Tuesday, Mar. 10. Kohl's (KSS), Oracle (ORCL), and AeroVironment (AVAV) will all be reporting quarterly earnings results. Existing home sales data for February will be out in the morning, with economists expecting a slight decrease from the prior month. The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index will also be released in the morning. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend.

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Mar 9 • 7:00 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com