Thursday, March 19, 2026 3:38 AM ET
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Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi meets with Trump as he seeks help securing the Strait of Hormuz -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who had her first meeting with Trump in October in Tokyo, is Japan's first female prime minister and a protégé of former leader Shinzo Abe, who developed a close relationship with Trump.3 hours ago
Mullin presents a different vision for FEMA, sparking cautious hope -- President Trump's pick to lead Homeland Security is signaling a gentler stance on FEMA and promising to roll back some recent restrictions.3 hours ago
Rare statement from Iran's supreme leader signals retaliation over killing of top security official. See how the day unfolded. -- President Trump made his threat on social media Wednesday night as the war roiled global energy markets and Iranian missiles hit Qatar.2 hours ago
Senators grill Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin in contentious confirmation hearing. Here are six takeaways.10 hours ago
More than 30 TSA workers in New England have left the job amid partial shutdown, union says12 hours ago
Senator Mark Kelly to visit N.H. for veterans event as clash with Trump administration has bolstered his public profile14 hours ago
'Tell me to my face': Rand Paul demanded an apology from DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin. He declined.14 hours ago
Vanna Howard of Lowell makes history as nation's first Cambodian American state senator - Howard, a former state representative, was sworn in Wednesday, succeeding Edward J. Kennedy who died in October.6 hours ago
Frustrated by Massachusetts Legislature, critics want to change how it operates — by thinning lawmakers' wallets -- Activists, some former lawmakers themselves, are behind a bid to ask voters to change how legislators earn extra money for holding leadership positions.8 hours ago
Could you easily register or reregister to vote under the SAVE Act? N.H.'s proof-of-citizenship law offers early test. -- The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many US voters.17 hours ago
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Pentagon reportedly seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war2 hours ago
US intel official says Iran's regime still intact but refuses to discuss talks with Trump about war3 hours ago
Mullin makes his case as a steady hand for DHS but faces Senate pushback over his temperament3 hours ago
Trump pays his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East4 hours ago
US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war14 hours ago
Gabbard deflects in Senate hearing when asked on Capitol Hill about intelligence she'd offered Trump before Iran war9 hours ago