POLITICSMexico will continue accepting Cuban medical workers despite US pressureMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praises services from Cuban doctors, who often work in underserved rural areas.Al Jazeera·March 25, 2026
POLITICSJames Talarico Responds With ‘Love’ To Hegseth Pastor’s CriticismJames Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, said, “You may pray for my death, Pastor, but I still love you.” The pastor said he was calling for Mr. Talarico’s religious conversion.NY Times·March 25, 2026
POLITICSU.S. Circulates Iran Peace Plan While Sending Troops to the Middle EastThe 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage in negotiations, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force.NY Times·March 25, 2026
POLITICSRepublicans balk at Senate Democrats' DHS shutdown counterofferCongress and the White House are working to reach a funding deal before Congress leaves for a scheduled two-week recess on Friday.CNBC·March 25, 2026
POLITICSConvicted spyware chief hints that Greece’s government was behind dozens of phone hacksThe spyware founder's comments are the most direct suggestion yet from anyone inside Intellexa that the Mitsotakis government authorized the hacking of dozens of phones belonging to senior Greek government ministers, opposition leaders, military officials, and journalists.TechCrunch·March 25, 2026
POLITICSWhat to Know About Democrat Emily Gregory’s Win in FloridaA mother of three won a statehouse seat that includes Mar-a-Lago, while a union electrician leads in a State Senate race in conservative West Tampa.NY Times·March 25, 2026
POLITICSIran has no intention to hold talks with U.S; foreign minister says Trump proposal to end war being reviewedPresident Donald Trump has claimed the U.S. and Iran are "in negotiations now." But the Islamic Republic denies any direct talks to end the war.CNBC·March 25, 2026
POLITICSTrump Says He’s Talking With Iran. Iran Says He’s Not. Here’s Why.The president has domestic and international political motivations for touting negotiations to end the war. Iran has similar ones to deny discussions.NY Times·March 25, 2026
POLITICSTrump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast WarThe Trump administration said the Middle East would “recede” in importance as the China challenge took priority. But the president started the war in Iran.NY Times·March 25, 2026
POLITICSWhite House says Trump will meet Xi in China in MayA long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House said.CNBC·March 25, 2026
POLITICSTrump says he could send National Guard to airports 'for more help'President Donald Trump says he is considering sending the National Guard to airports where TSA officer absences have led to long lines.CNBC·March 25, 2026
POLITICSBernie Sanders and AOC propose a ban on data center constructionSenator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced companion legislation to halt construction on new data centers until Congress passes comprehensive AI regulation.TechCrunch·March 25, 2026
