The Hill Articles: March 19, 2026

March 19
US Embassy in Cuba tells citizens to avoid crowds amid protests ‘Rogue employee’ at HHS changed voicemail to Domino’s pizza recording GOP grapples with $200 billion Pentagon funding ask for Iran war Boat strikes ‘aren’t the answer’ to US drug problems, general says Nexstar secures merger with Tegna after FCC, DOJ approval TSA official: Airport security problem ‘going to get worse before it gets better’ Comey subpoenaed in 2016 election probe in Florida US Mint gets green light to put Trump on 250th gold coin HHS investigating states for ‘coercing’ health care entities to provide abortions John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award goes to ‘the people of the Twin Cities’ and Jerome Powell The Memo: Frustrated Trump struggles against perception that he’s losing control of Iran war 5 things to know about the Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations Missouri redistricting ruling to be appealed to state Supreme Court Watch live: Trump hosts White House dinner with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi Democrats seek information on Jared Kushner’s potential ‘conflicts of interest’ in Middle East 5 takeaways on Gabbard’s grilling in House worldwide threats hearing Obama’s former DHS secretary calls to end shutdown, pointing to Iran threat Iran stirs Trump’s ire with attacks on Qatar gas  Tesla’s self-driving software under scrutiny ‘Embodied the American dream’: Sandra Day O’Connor remembered at Supreme Court Russia says Ukraine peace talks in ‘situational pause’ amid Iran war Google: AI tool helped prevent heat-trapping contrails Education Department shifting student loan responsibilities to Treasury Department Gas prices in 8 states cross $4: The states that could be there soon IMF: Prolonged high gas prices could increase inflation Massie ad labels challenger ‘Trump traitor’ ‘Why Do You Guys Even Have A Job?’ House Dems Criticize Tulsi Gabbard Over Iran War Trump does not plan to bar oil or gas exports, say Burgum and Wright Frost: Mullin accepting DHS nomination ‘shows us who he is’ Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over California egg prices Thune, Tim Scott backing Hern for Mullin’s Senate seat Huckabee Sanders says she was asked to leave restaurant because employees felt ‘threatened’ Most ACA enrollees cutting back on food, household needs to pay for health care: Poll Early COVID-19 pandemic death toll much higher than official count: Study Admin touts TrumpRX success: it’s a quick fix, not real progress!   New GOP-favored Texas district avoids runoff as runner-up drops out of race Dems in disarray: James Talarico goes vegan in Texas? Squad loses big in Illinois. Selective Service rules: Who would be exempt in event of a draft? White House seeks to circumvent Schumer on potential DHS funding deal Watch live: Mike Lee gives remarks on SAVE America Act as Senate weighs election reform bill Enabling this TSA feature could save you hours in airport security lines FDA approves higher dose of Wegovy Rising: March 19, 2026 GOP Senate candidate on rising gas prices: ‘Maybe you take one less trip to Starbucks’ Trump: ‘I’m not putting troops anywhere’ Contentious Alaska oil, gas drilling rights sale generates record revenue Ex-Trump aide: ‘Little strange’ that Democrats regard Kent as ‘beacon of truth’ after opposing nomination California changing Cesar Chavez Day name following new abuse allegations GOP grapples with $200B Iran funding request from Trump, Hegseth US F-35 makes emergency landing after flying over Iran Trump administration to display statue of slave owner removed in Delaware MLB strikes deals with Polymarket, federal watchdog as prediction markets boom Warren calls on Federal Reserve nominee to explain Epstein links Video game memes, smack talk: Inside the White House’s war rhetoric Mace hits Mullin over Paul spat, calls selection as DHS secretary ‘unreal’ Jeffries says Democrats will oppose rule governing spy powers bill House passes bill that would deport noncitizens for harming police animals Mullin, Paul air out personal drama ahead of heated DHS lead confirmation hearing Iran Launches Munitions At Israel, TSA Staff Shortages Cause Chaos Pete Hegseth: Over 7,000 Targets Hit in ‘Overwhelming Force’ Campaign In Iran Sen. Graham UPSET Over Unsupportive NATO Allies — ‘I’m Going To Treat Them Differently’ Comer on Democrats walking out of Epstein meeting: ‘Low point’ of investigation Live updates: Trump says he expects ‘Japan to step up’ on Hormuz; Hegseth blasts Europe, media Trump ribs Japanese prime minister on Pearl Harbor in Oval Office talk on Iran Jeffries says Dems will soon push another resolution to end war in Iran 6 governor races shift to Democrats: Election handicapper Watch live: Q&A with The Hill’s Editors In the strait of Hormuz, where are the allies?  Trump not losing voters over Iran war: Karl Rove Japan, Europeans signal ‘readiness to contribute’ to efforts to keep Strait of Hormuz open Why Apple wants you to update your iPhone, iPad now Smart sanctions can save Trump’s ‘peace through strength’ plan  Hegseth says Iran was getting ‘closer and closer’ to nuclear capabilities, contradicting Gabbard Trump Is trying to tariff the laws of economics  Stratton would ‘absolutely support’ abolishing filibuster in Senate Bessent says US may lift sanctions on Iranian oil stuck at sea US debt surpasses $39 trillion, adding $1 trillion in 5 months Democracy demands debate — not a political litmus test Pritzker knocks AIPAC after pro-Israel group spent big in Illinois races Watch: Q&A with The Hill’s editors Brent crude briefly tops $119 as Iran attacks Gulf energy sites Illinois Democratic nominee says she wouldn’t support Schumer as Senate leader 8 states sue to block Nexstar, Tegna merger Vance, Burgum, Wright to meet with oil lobby as gas prices soar Geopolitical turmoil is distracting Washington from a volatile southern border Joe Kent: Charlie Kirk told me ‘stop us from getting into a war with Iran’ De Blasio: ‘Defund the police’ movement a ‘mistake’ Uber investing in EV maker Rivian for robotaxi launch Stefanik presses Gabbard on Kent’s resignation letter: ‘Do you agree or disagree?’ Group of GOP state attorneys general backs SAVE America Act Watch: Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Thune: Rand Paul, Mullin ‘have some personal history’ they must ‘work through’ Chávez family ‘devastated’ by new allegations Grammy-nominated Afroman wins lawsuit over mocking police raid Watch live: Jeffries gives remarks amid DHS funding battle For survivors like Dalilah Coleman, we must improve trucking safety Senate panel advances Mullin nomination to lead DHS after testy hearing Bondi gives ousted interim prosecutor new title, allowing him to keep job Airport security lines are spilling out of terminals. How can you track wait times? Scrutiny of FSD-equipped Tesla vehicles intensifies Warren endorses Platner in Maine Senate race  Oversight Democrat on meeting with Comer, Bondi: ‘We all just f‑‑‑ing had it’ Both parties are struggling with midterm messaging  Hegseth on $200B Iran war funding request: ‘It takes money to kill bad guys’ Newsom still ‘processing’ Chávez allegations Disney unveils new cruise ship set to debut in 2027: Disney Believe Trump hasn’t ruled out a draft for war with Iran — but is conscription constitutional? Oldest Americans held more real estate wealth than ever in 2025 Amazon planning to cut number of packages sent through USPS Congress can boost US trade and strike a blow to Iran with Azerbaijan’s help O’Reilly: Gabbard ‘lost all credibility’ with Trump over Venezuela opposition Watch live: Gabbard, Ratcliffe face House panel on threats amid Iran conflict Nepal’s election marks a rare democratic defeat of communism Trump threatens to ‘massively blow up’ huge gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again Watch live: Hegseth, Caine give update on US military operation in Iran Trump’s polling on Iran is a mixed bag — here’s how he can turn things around Tech is our military’s great strength, but China could make it our Achilles’ heel Takeaways from Mullin’s testy DHS confirmation hearing Gulf states walk tightrope between Trump’s ire, Iran’s crosshairs House eyes clean FISA reauthorization vote that will be tricky Trump weighs risky bet on Kharg Island in ‘game of chicken’ with Iran Kennedy’s vaccine agenda takes a major blow  Will Trump’s moves to bring down gas prices actually work? HHS investigating 13 states for ‘coercing’ health care providers to provide abortions GOP debate on SAVE America Act morphs into ‘circular firing squad’
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