The Hill Articles: March 18, 2026

March 18
Former Israeli ambassador doesn’t think Iran war will last for an extra 6 months  FBI investigating Kent over allegedly leaking classified information  Blanche, Bondi hold closed-door meeting with lawmakers on Epstein files Macron calls for moratorium on striking energy, water infrastructure in Iran conflict Republicans defeat resolution to halt US military strikes against Iran Joe Kent discusses decision to resign over Iran on Tucker Carlson program Padilla says he will ‘rework’ bill establishing Chávez National Park after abuse allegations Powell: I’m not leaving Democrats brush off latest DHS counteroffer from White House: ‘Wholly inadequate’ Tech super PACs spend a lot, win less Colleges struggle with growing mental health issues among students The Memo: Trump fumes as foreign leaders show new willingness to defy him U.S. intelligence officials dodge questions on Iran’s missile capabilities before war Murphy: ‘Somebody becoming a millionaire’ in White House ‘grift operation’ Fetterman says Democrats governed by Trump Derangement Syndrome IAEA chief skeptical Iran’s nuclear program can be eliminated with just military action Mullin says he’ll ax Noem’s $100K reviews Obama shares his March Madness brackets Mullin gets rocky reception from Rand Paul at combative DHS confirmation hearing Blanche accuses Wyden of ‘completely fabricated story’ on DEA Epstein document Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he won’t leave bank until DOJ probe is over Costco CEO gives update on future of $1.50 hot dog and soda combo Mark Cuban says Trump Rx saving people ‘a lot of money’ on some drugs Dallas County GOP changes voting set-up for Paxton, Cornyn runoff after primary confusion Bass, Padilla praise Dolores Huerta, women alleging abuse from Cesar Chavez More than half of Americans oppose US military force for Cuban regime change: Poll Iranian foreign minister decries Israeli strikes that killed top officials: ‘Something colder’ Gabbard, Ratcliffe dodge questions about Trump’s Iran war planning Gas prices highest since 2023: AAA Trump honors fallen service members who died in Iraq plane crash amid Iran conflict US demanding bonds from visa applicants in 12 more countries NY Times defends ‘real and accurate’ reporting Rubio labeled ‘fake’ House Democrats open investigation into Lewandowski Trump administration argues Pentagon’s Anthropic ban is justified, lawful Golden Dome cost estimate grows to $185B Iran threatens strikes on oil and gas targets after South Pars gas field hit Pritzker flexes political muscle with Stratton victory amid 2028 chatter Mullin agrees to meet with committee behind closed doors after dustup over claims about overseas trips Blanche: ‘False’ to say DOJ ignoring Epstein victims Watch live: Powell gives remarks as Federal Reserve keeps rates steady amid Iran conflict Gabbard fends off questions about Fulton County election raid Live updates: Paul tussles with Mullin at DHS hearing; Iran operation dominates Gabbard hearing House Democrat: ‘Bottom line’ is Iran regime ‘still in place’ Fed keeps rates steady as Iran conflict roils economy Vance on Joe Kent resignation: ‘Nobody likes war’ Trump talk about taking over countries will ‘come back to bite us in the rear end’: Democrat Rand Paul says he’s a ‘no’ vote on Mullin for DHS secretary Jeffries, Democrats push to fund TSA, FEMA amid fight with GOP, Trump over ICE, CBP Ossoff grills Gabbard on whether Iran posed ‘imminent nuclear threat’ Vance says rising gas prices a ‘temporary blip’ Jim Jordan reverses long-held position on spy powers, says he will back Trump extension of FISA 702 Chief Justice John Roberts speaks out about hostility toward judges  Moody’s economist warns recession is once again a ‘serious threat’ Mullin breaks with Noem, signals changes at DHS FAA tightens helicopter safety rules near airports after National Airport crash Joe Kent resigns, blames Israel for Iran War: Tulsi Gabbard next?  Will 2026 be the year of the ‘super app’? University of Arkansas’s Turning Point USA chapter disaffiliates, student reacts CIA director confirms Iran seeking intelligence support from Russia, China Rising: March 18, 2026 Florida bill to ban marrying first cousins fails to pass Watch: The Gavel with Zach Schonfeld, Ella Lee US farmers worry about fertilizer amid Iran war Warren backing McMorrow in Michigan Senate race Treasury easing Venezuela oil sanctions in bid to boost global supply Slotkin introduces bill limiting Pentagon AI use Democrats must strike a sharp blow against economic royalists and win back middle America South Pars gas field attacked: Iran state media Cesar Chavez celebrations halted over abuse allegations Mullin says FEMA should be ‘restructured’ and that he’ll end Noem’s controversial $100K expense reviews Stephen A. Smith: ‘Both sides of the aisle should be ashamed’ for DHS shutdown Bolton: Gabbard should join Joe Kent in resigning from Trump administration Memphis proves enforcement data clarifies the rule of law debate Key deadline in Texas Senate race passes without Trump endorsement House Democrat says there’s a ‘legitimate problem’ with US-NATO relationship Where does the ‘Special Relationship’ stand after war with Iran? Watch live: Schumer, Democrats rail against GOP-led SAVE America Act Peters presses Mullin to explain past comments: ‘Where did you smell war?’ White House offers body camera expansion, immigration enforcement limitations in DHS reopening bid MS NOW shakes up lineup ahead of midterm elections Leavitt: Trump has full confidence in Gabbard after top aide’s resignation over Iran Judge orders Voice of America to rehire employees, resume news operations Trump’s $10 billion TikTok ‘brokerage fee’ is just the tip of the iceberg Trump temporarily loosening shipping rules in bid to lower gas prices Cuba president vows ‘impregnable resistance’ after Trump talk of taking island Bolton says he briefed Trump on Iran scenarios: ‘Hard to believe that he forgot’ US tells embassies to review security ‘immediately’ McConnell accuses Joe Kent of ‘virulent anti-Semitism’ Your right to hold politicians accountable is under attack Arizona accuses Kalshi of operating illegal gambling business Rand Paul confronts Markwayne Mullin over ‘snake’ remark; says he has ‘anger issues’ Watch live: Pentagon officials face House questioning over US military posture in Europe Voter ID has wide support. Why are Republicans struggling to pass it? 1 dead, 1 injured in Air Force base shooting McCaul: Joe Kent resignation represents ‘ideological split’ within GOP The farm bill, in its current state, is a public health failure Watch live: Mullin faces questioning from Senate on DHS nomination Watch live: Gabbard testifies before Senate after staffer resigns over Iran war Graham says ‘no reason’ to invade Iran, but Trump should ‘take’ Kharg Island Utah erupts after uncovering ICE’s secret detention center deal Bacon: Trump leaving NATO would ‘destroy’ Republican Party Brennan: Joe Kent resignation signals ‘MAGA base of Trump’s coalition is fracturing’ Trump is ready to oust another communist dictator in Latin America Israel says Iran intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed  US military drops 5,000-pound deep-penetrator bombs near Strait of Hormuz  With the DHS shutdown dragging on, is it time to privatize airport security? Trump’s takeover of DC landmarks reaches legal apex Thune: Republicans will use SAVE Act in midterms if Democrats don’t get ‘on board’ Will Markwayne Mullin do a better job of keeping synagogues safe at DHS? Gabbard under spotlight facing questions on Iran Colleges struggle to keep up with growing mental health problems Swalwell gains traction in crowded California governor’s race Mullin faces Senate panel for DHS confirmation hearing: What to watch Vance steps into limelight on Iran war as Rubio lays low ‘Nobody really knows:’ Pentagon clash with Anthropic throws agencies into limbo Housing bill backed by Senate GOP, Trump hits roadblocks with House Republicans GOP tempers flare over how to pass SAVE America Act House Democrats unveil energy policy priorities as Senate talks resume Stratton on track to succeed Durbin: Key takeaways from Illinois primary elections
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