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March 26

Trump reacts to IOC policy change to ban males from women's sports as activists celebrate

The IOC updated its policy to limit women's Olympic events to biological females, using a one-time SRY gene screening for enforcement starting at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

March 26

Why Trump, Iran seem light-years apart on any possible deal to end the war

Trump claims Iran peace talks are going "very good," but Iranian officials flatly deny any deal is possible, calling U.S. claims a self-negotiated defeat.

March 17

White House, after top counterterrorism official quits, says Trump had 'strong' evidence Iran would attack US

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that top counterterrorism official Joe Kent's resignation letter had "many false claims."

March 13

White House erupts over CNN report claiming Trump team underestimated Iran response on Hormuz

The White House press secretary denied a CNN report claiming the Trump team was unprepared for the potential Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it "fake news."

March 12

Karoline Leavitt demands retraction of ABC News story claiming FBI warned Iran could attack California

Karoline Leavitt blasts ABC News for Iran drone attack story, saying no such threat exists and the network alarmed Americans with misleading framing about California attacks.

March 10

Trump urges Congress to pass SAVE America Act, fully fund DHS as TSA workers go without pay

Over 100,000 federal workers go without pay as Trump urges Congress to fund DHS and pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.

March 8

White House says oil price spike is temporary as Trump pushes energy dominance amid Iran war

Karoline Leavitt says oil price spike from Iran conflict will be short-lived as President Trump's energy dominance strategy stabilizes markets and eases pressure on American consumers.

March 5

White House insists weapons stash can go 'much further' but calls defense giants for pivotal Trump chat

The White House said the United States has “more than enough capability" to “successfully" execute Operation Epic Fury and beyond while President Trump presses for an increase in munitions.

March 4

Leavitt lashes out at CNN's Kaitlan Collins in tense exchange on fallen soldiers from Iran operation

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt clashed with CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins over the fallen soldiers from Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

March 4

Leavitt says ground troops in Iran not currently being considered, doesn't rule it out

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt won't rule out sending ground troops to Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury but says they are "not part of the plan" yet.