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Trump wants to add nearly $7 trillion to the $39 trillion national debt with his new military budget, watchdog warns

Trump’s proposal would be “by far the largest year-over-year increase in defense spending in the post-WWII era,” the CRFB said.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 2, 2026
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Paul Krugman smacks down Trump speech with argument that $4 gas is ‘less than half’ of the Hormuz hit. Here’s what he’s talking about
By Jake AngeloApril 2, 2026
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Apollo and FC Barcelona just proved legacy markets are losing their grip on business
By Mike SimasApril 2, 2026
Traders signal offers in the S&P options trading pit at the Cboe Global Markets exchange on March 31, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Markets rally hard on Iran’s promise to play nice in Hormuz as its leaders pocket billions from the disruption
By Eva RoytburgApril 2, 2026
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Mercor, a $10 billion AI startup that works with companies including OpenAI and Anthropic, confirms major data breach
By Beatrice NolanApril 2, 2026
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Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general
By The Associated Press, Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo and Michelle L. PriceApril 2, 2026
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PoliticsTrump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz—and it’s threatening a recession
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 16, 2026
  • More than 3 million Iranians have been displaced so far since the war started, setting up a potential migration crisis
    PoliticsMore than 3 million Iranians have been displaced so far since the war started, setting up a potential migration crisis
    By Sam McNeil, Serra Yedikardes and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following their meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on December 28, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.
Politics‘Blackmail is also not what I wish for’: America’s allies are ghosting Trump on Strait of Hormuz
By Eva RoytburgMarch 16, 2026
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EconomyThe energy crisis isn’t recessionary yet, but there’s a scenario where oil prices could bring the US economy to a ‘standstill,’ Oxford Economics says
By Tristan BoveMarch 16, 2026
Iran’s attacks have collapsed, and the trend is ‘overwhelmingly positive,’ analysts say. But the military side is separate from politics and markets
Middle EastIran’s attacks have collapsed, and the trend is ‘overwhelmingly positive,’ analysts say. But the military side is separate from politics and markets
By Jason MaMarch 16, 2026
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EnvironmentDespite Trump’s best efforts, an offshore wind farm just lit up New England
By The Associated Press and Jennifer McDermottMarch 16, 2026
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PoliticsRepublicans go quiet as the U.S.-Iran war enters its third week: Senate Dems
By The Associated Press and Stephen GrovesMarch 16, 2026
  • Trump seeks to close a $1.6 trillion revenue gap with new tariffs that will be easier for people to challenge
    EconomyTrump seeks to close a $1.6 trillion revenue gap with new tariffs that will be easier for people to challenge
    By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026
People walk in front of a wind farm.
EnergyMassive wind farm offshore Massachusetts flouts Trump, finished construction
By Jennifer McDermott and The Associated PressMarch 16, 2026
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Politics‘Air travel is the political football:’ Airline CEOs pen letter to Congress to fund aviation workers: ‘Air travel is the political football’
By The Associated Press and Anne D'InnocenzioMarch 16, 2026
President Donald Trump, his mouth agape on Air Force One.
PoliticsTrump Administration races to rebuild tariff revenue after Supreme Court setback
By The Associated Press and Christopher RugaberMarch 16, 2026
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PoliticsBessent talks oil, accuses media of ‘trying to make it into some crisis that it’s not’
By The Associated PressMarch 16, 2026
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PoliticsIran minister mocks Trump for ‘begging’ for help on reopening Hormuz, claims attacks came from UAE
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 16, 2026
  • An effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote
    PoliticsAn effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote
    By Julie Carr Smyth and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026
Top airline CEOs plead with Congress to restore DHS funding and pay airport workers. ‘Once again, air travel is the political football’
PoliticsTop airline CEOs plead with Congress to restore DHS funding and pay airport workers. ‘Once again, air travel is the political football’
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
Trump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran
PoliticsTrump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran
By Peter Martin, Fiona MacDonald, Donato Paolo Mancini, Alberto Nardelli and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Pentagon sees Iran war lasting up to six weeks, Trump aide says
PoliticsPentagon sees Iran war lasting up to six weeks, Trump aide says
By Jen Judson and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Trump says he asked 7 countries for Hormuz help. None answered the call
EnergyTrump says he asked 7 countries for Hormuz help. None answered the call
By Sam Metz, Will Weissert, Julia Frankel, Cara Anna and The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
Iran supertanker pushes through strait for China
EnergyIran supertanker pushes through strait for China
By Prejula Prem and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Japan says dispatching ships to Middle East faces high hurdles
PoliticsJapan says dispatching ships to Middle East faces high hurdles
By Isabel Reynolds, Nicholas Takahashi and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Bahrain starts output cuts at world’s top aluminum smelter
PoliticsBahrain starts output cuts at world’s top aluminum smelter
By Mark Burton and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
U.S. energy chief signals Iran war may last several more weeks
EnergyU.S. energy chief signals Iran war may last several more weeks
By Jen Judson and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Bessent leads U.S. talks with China ahead of Trump-Xi summit as Iran and trade war loom over ‘big year’ for bilateral ties
EconomyBessent leads U.S. talks with China ahead of Trump-Xi summit as Iran and trade war loom over ‘big year’ for bilateral ties
By The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
As Iran war knocks Trump back on his political heels, he lashes out at news coverage while taking flak from top MAGA figures
PoliticsAs Iran war knocks Trump back on his political heels, he lashes out at news coverage while taking flak from top MAGA figures
By Will Weissert and The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
After 93 years and a 25-hour filibuster, Washington finally has an income tax, and billionaires are already packing their bags
PoliticsAfter 93 years and a 25-hour filibuster, Washington finally has an income tax, and billionaires are already packing their bags
By Catherina GioinoMarch 15, 2026
Women enjoying the view of the mountains at Zion
EconomyGetting Americans outside added 5 million jobs and $1.3 trillion to the economy in 2024, before staffing and budget cuts came for national parks
By Tristan BoveMarch 15, 2026
President Donald Trump salutes as a U.S. Army carry team moves a flag-draped transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Declan J. Coady at Dover Air Force Base on March 07, 2026 in Dover, Delaware.
Middle EastThe war with Iran has defense experts wondering if Khamenei will attempt to activate sleeper cells on U.S. soil
By Eleanor PringleMarch 15, 2026
U.S. calls for Americans to leave Iraq ‘now’ as attacks mount
PoliticsU.S. calls for Americans to leave Iraq ‘now’ as attacks mount
By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergMarch 14, 2026
FCC’s Carr threatens TV broadcast licenses over news coverage
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By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergMarch 14, 2026
Crew of fatal U.S. military crash included Ohio Air National Guard members and a pilot with three small children
PoliticsCrew of fatal U.S. military crash included Ohio Air National Guard members and a pilot with three small children
By David A. Lieb, Mark Scolforo, Julie Walker and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026
Iran openly threatens neighbor’s non-U.S. assets for first time, telling UAE ports to evacuate
PoliticsIran openly threatens neighbor’s non-U.S. assets for first time, telling UAE ports to evacuate
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026
Trump calls for countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz
EnergyTrump calls for countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz
By Arsalan Shahla and BloombergMarch 14, 2026
Trump’s AI czar calls for U.S. to ‘get out’ of war and warns Iran has a ‘dead man’s switch’ that could render Gulf states almost uninhabitable
Middle EastTrump’s AI czar calls for U.S. to ‘get out’ of war and warns Iran has a ‘dead man’s switch’ that could render Gulf states almost uninhabitable
By Jason MaMarch 14, 2026
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