Politics - Page 478

March 17

FIFA rejects Iran's push to move World Cup matches out of US to Mexico

The 2026 World Cup schedule will remain unchanged as FIFA pushed back on Iran's push to relocate their three group-stage matches out of the U.S. and into Mexico.

March 17

Newsom slams FCC’s Brendan Carr for threats against media, blasts Trump as 'Dear Leader'

Gavin Newsom called the FCC chair's media warning "sick," according to Semafor on Monday, and referred to President Donald Trump as "Dear Leader" during an interivew.

March 17

Ousted Hegseth aide resurfaces in intel role as Iran war sparks internal strain

Dan Caldwell, who was accused of leaking classified information, has landed a new role under Tulsi Gabbard amid the Iran war's escalation and Trump tensions.

March 17

Iran regime hides in bunkers as civilians left exposed without adequate bomb shelters or sirens

Iranian civilians are complaining about a lack of bomb shelters and warning systems as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials hide in bunkers during strikes.

March 17

Next US move on Iran: Seize Kharg Island, secure uranium or risk ground war escalation

Military analysts discuss three paths for U.S.-Iran conflict: capturing Iran's economic lifeline at Kharg Island, full invasion or securing nuclear sites.

March 17

South Carolina senator: We want to make sure we empower the states with the SAVE Act

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., reacts to President Donald Trump's push for the SAVE Act, advocating for voter ID and U.S. citizens-only voting on ‘America Reports.’

March 17

Most vulnerable Senate Dem blames Republicans for unpaid TSA workers after opposing funding bill

Sen. Jon Ossoff blamed Republicans for the Department of Homeland Security shutdown while the Atlanta airport continued to face travel disruptions.

March 17

Federal judge strikes down Ten Commandments displays in several Arkansas school districts

Federal judge blocks Arkansas Ten Commandments law for several school districts, ruling classroom mandate violates church-state separation.

March 17

Trump promised lower costs; the Iran conflict now threatens that pledge

The Federal Reserve weighs interest rate cuts as the Iran war complicates the inflation fight. Rising oil prices have created a challenging policy dilemma for the central bank.

March 17

Shapiro erupts at Hegseth's Iran war command: 'He's like an eight-year-old playing with toy soldiers'

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro unleashes scathing criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Iran war leadership, calling him incompetent and offensive.